Table 1 shows eight common power train related problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission park/neutral start switch (two problems).
While driving on the highway, when vehicle is traveling upward on an incline, the transmission causes "lunging" of the vehicle. Car would lunge than back off trying to maintain the current speed if the vehicle. Read details...
While vehicle was in park and with no warning gears jump into reverse, causing vehicle to roll back. Dealer notified. Read details...
I purchased my car at robbins Chevrolet in houston, TX in 2001. I also purchased an extended warranty. I had been having acceleration problems with the car from the start. Last month the car would not start. I took it to robbins and they said it was the pcm module, which is under warranty. Read details...