Three problems related to engine belts and pulleys 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 operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the timing belt had stretched and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact indicated that approximately one month later, the check engine warning light illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the actuator solenoid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 61,208.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the engine failure, dome light, door ajar sound, seat belt lights illuminated at the same time and alternate times. The engine lost power after the above warning signals displayed. The failure occurred three times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the body control module needed to be replaced at the expense of the owner. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred with seat belt and service air bags light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken back to a dealer for diagnoses. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 88,845. Jb.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the driver side and passenger side rear seat belts had separated from the seats. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the seat belts were improperly installed during manufacturing. The seat belts were replaced but the defect had recurred on the passenger side. Also, the contact indicated that later the rear middle seat belt had separated from the seat. In addition the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defects. The failure mileage was 36,000.