Table 1 shows 20 common electrical system related problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (180 problems). The second most common problem is related to the power door locks not working (seven problems).
The power steering consistently locks up. It may or may not reset itself if you turn the car off and back on. It’s very dangerous. It’s hard to drive . It definitely licks up if it’s cold outside or if you hit a pothole. Read details...
The door locks will not work at times. . . The door locks lock and unlock all the time. While driving and sitting in park. Read details...
I bought this vehicle 3 weeks ago and for the past week it won't start. Power to everything but no crank. I took out battery and starter and they're both fine. All relays and fuses are fine. I took out all fuses under hood and car started fine. Read details...