Power Train Related Problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu

Table 1 shows 17 common power train related problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (52 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (five problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu

The Power Train problem

I backed my car up, put the car in park, opened the door and got out. I walked a few feet away when I noticed the car rolling backwards. The open car door caught a fence which stopped the car from rolling any further. My door was bent backwards. I got into the car from the passenger side.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

2008 Malibu ltz. On Jan 22 2015 the car failed to start had to be towed to langs. Dealer. The shifter cable to the transmission fractured and broke. Had to be towed to car dealer, replaced the cable and charged me $278. 90. Then I learned the Malibu was on recall list from NHTSA. .   Read details...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 20 mph and attempting to place the vehicle in reverse, the vehicle would not shift gears. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, but it failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and repaired.   Read details...


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