Ignition problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu

Two problems related to ignition 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.

1 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key failed to turn. On numerous occasions, the contact had to make multiple attempts to start the vehicle. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.

2 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 11/30/2009

I pulled into my driveway as I normally do. I turned the key to the off position and went to remove the key from the ignition. The key would not come out. It got jammed. I had to pull it out. It took about 10 mins for me to get it out. The first time it had happened was 10/27/09 at about 9:15pm.




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