Two problems related to automatic transmission column shift have been reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2008 Malibu.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 3 mph attempting to shift into reverse, the shifter gear went to park and seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the shift cable failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,856.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed. The contact also stated that when attempting to shift into park, the gear shifter would remain stuck in park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing, who stated that the shift cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 14v224000 (power train), however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.