general problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu - part 1

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. The shifter indicated the car was still in park. Earlier in the day, I drove into my driveway, put the car in park and got out. The car continued to roll forward a few feet before I managed to get back in the car and apply the brake. Again the shifter indicated the car was in park.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the gear shifter could be moved without depressing the brake pedal. The contact then stated that the vehicle had failed to start up after several attempts with the traction control and electronic stability control (esc) warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the gear shift indicator lights failed to illuminate as needed. The vehicle was initially towed to the dealer and was given a diagnostic fee; the vehicle was later towed back to the residence without a diagnostic test being performed. The contact stated that the front headlights and the horn failed to operate after replacing the battery. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 245,000.

This vehicle threw itself into limp mode while my wife was driving down a busy interstate highway, and after suppossed repairs did the same again when she was in a bad section of the city. In the first case, suddenly dropping to 25mph while traffic is going 70mph is an unacceptable risk considering that the car was still mechanically able to function normally, its just that this ridiculous sensor system won't let it. (when taken to the mechanic and he cleared the code, the car drove and shifted normally so it was mechanically able function. In the 2nd case my wife and daughter are again put at risk , again when the car was mechanically able to function. I understand the concept of not doing damage to your car when it "senses" something is wrong, but the decision of driving it anyway should never be taken away from the owner who is far more aware of the circumstances than a computer module that doesn't even know where it is. These systems are now so interdependent that even the dealerships can not figure out how to fix these problems without just throwing parts at it. This all needs to change!.

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 5 mph, the shift cable snapped. The vehicle was towed to monument Chevrolet (3940 pasadena fwy, pasadena, TX 77503) where it was diagnosed that the shift tram was fractured and associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified. The failure milage was 139,000.

Esc warning light, service esc, esc off, service traction, traction off lights are continuously coming on when driving, front end shudders/shakes when this happens and I lose speed.

(esc) traction control system needs repairs comes on causing the car to reduce engine power immediately. No matter how fast you are driving. I was lucky was going around a curve on a hwy and hit a small bumb in in road when it happened to me. Took to dealership for them to fix they comb through the car they said after resetting esc they could not repeat esc code again, but told me if it keeps happening just bring back. Luckily they didn't charge me this visit but was second time to take to them. First time they said it was some other sensors and changed them which didn't fix problem. They said I had rodent damage but not enough to cut into the wires to cause the problem. They seemed clueless as to why it does this. I read other people's forms on there chevy cars and it's not just my mailbu. I was told pretty much don't trust for a two trip I had planned. They taped up some of my wires and hoped it won't happen again, but I believe this will be the start to a larger problem.

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving in reverse at 2 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle seized. The contact placed the vehicle into drive, depressed the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle seized. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall and provided case number: 8-4540543149. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Takata recall. I'm complaining about my power steering it go's out when going around corners could cause a crash. As well as transmission shifts funny. Cant put it on cruse control when driving cause brake system says active when brsakes not on.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently included in a recall regarding the transmission shifter cable. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. Whenever the contact attempted to shift into a gear, the shifter failed to lock into the desired gear position. The contact informed the dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired a second time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that, due to the recall repair being completed, they would not be able to provide another repair. The NHTSA campaign number was not provided. The approximate failure mileage 81,728.

2008 chevy Malibu power steering assist is lost, a message displays on the driver information center and a chime sounds to inform the driver. We were advised that this is not covered under the gm recall in 2014, per the recall general motors informed the national highway traffic safety administration that it would recall more than 1. 3 million vehicles in the u. S. That may experience a sudden loss of electric power steering assist. Per our dealer the 2008 chevy that we own is not covered under the recall however, we experienced the exact issue listed in the recall. To fix this issue the dealership is replacing the steering council which is costing us $600.

When trying to accelerate at a complete stop, the car will not go -- it seems to stall. When the car tries to shift from 3rd to 4th gear, the rpm's increase very high and the car will not shift until I release my foot from the accelerator. Once it shifts, it will maintain speed.

Transmission shift cable fractured while the vehicle was in motion. Was able to move shifter in vehicle but gears did not change to that which was indicated. Gm had a recall for this specific issue but for vehicles manufactured from may 16, 2003, through October 5, 2007 (gm's number for this recall is 14152, NHTSA campaign number: 14v224000). My vehicle was manufactured in 2008 (as indicated from the VIN) but I feel the same issue from this gm recall also affected my vehicle.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 80 mph, the steering wheel began to drift and the transmission shifted erratically while several warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while the vehicle was in the park position, the key was stuck in the ignition switch. In addition, the gears shifted while the vehicle was in the off position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the lock cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v460000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,265.

Takata recall: hello my name is wayne I am constantly having problem with my chevy Malibu 2008. My car shut off while still in drive on my way home on the street and then my gear shifted to park while again the car is in drive. I have bad eletrical problems that I gotten fixed and it still acting up but whats is important is that my car is not driving and I cant start it at all. Yes I got a new starter and its still responding the same. These problems been ongoing since I purchased it almost 3 years ago. Can you please contact me and help me. Thank you.

Check engine light comes on. Engine power reduced 99 %. Sometimes engine dies while driving 40-55 mph. Engine code p2135 is displayed on my code reader. The problem goes away after cycling the ignition switch several times. Car is un-reliable. This problem can cause you to crash the car. I was driving on the highway and city street when this happened.

Intake manifold gaskets leaking bad, loss of steering at low speeds causing for manuel strength and transmission wouldn't change gears at 85,000 miles within the 1st I purchased the car.

Timing chain on v-6 Malibu ltz had to be replaced after only 62,000 miles and cost $1,700. Traveling when engine light cam on and onstar said powertrain issue and get to shop immediately. Oil changed at dealer and gm verified records. Only used 89 octane gas. Gm should bump up powertrain warranty to 10 years and 120,000 miles. Timing chain defect is a very dangerous problem.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stopped accelerating without warning. The contact was depressing the accelerator with no response. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road. The contact turned off the vehicle and it was able to be restarted, however the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 60,000. Ed.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate, made and abnormal sound, and stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the wave plate in the transmission fracture due to high temperatures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000. Mf.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the failure was related to the transmission but the details were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,767. Djr.

Many bulletin's posted #09-07-30-012. My 2008 chevy Malibu had about 85k miles on it. I had only owned it for about 2 years and bought it used as a college student and had an outstanding loan on it. I was driving to work one morning and started to notice when accelerating getting on the highway that it was taking more time for my car to shift into gear. As I continued to drive my car was it taking even longer to shift from 3rd to 5th gear then it would abruptly shift into gear delayed. I figured maybe it need transmission fluid since it only had 85k on it, and then when I would reverse it was very loose feeling. Brought in to the shop and they said I needed a new transmission and the car was unsafe to drive. Quoted me 2200 for a used transmission. Looked online and saw several people with the same problem. I am just out of college so don't have that kind of money up front yet and I had a loan on the car still. Chevy said I wasn't under 100k mile warranty bc car was more than 5 years old. I live on my own and need a safe vehicle to get to work everyday and did not have the money for a used transmission up front so had no choice to go lease a car and trade this now worthless car with this transmission issue in that I had a loan on. So car was worth a lot less now than my loan so I went into a new deal with negative equity resulting me taking on huge car payment to get out of this mess. Chevy or gm need to recall this defect and take care of the customers affected and compensate those who were affected and took a huge loss in $ due this problem. I believe gm should be compensating me something for how much money I just lost unless they want to be known as a company who doesn't care about their customers and sells cars that transmissions go way before 100k miles. . . . I will never buy or recommend them to anyone ever again if they do not rectify with good paying customers.

Vehical was at a complete stop, placed in the park postion, and key removed from igniation, without incident. As driver exited the vehical, the vehical proceeded to roll away. Driver re-entered the vehical to try and start the vehical, but would not start. Car appeared to be in the park position as per the indication of the gear shifter. To prevent the vehical from continue to be mobil, driver had to apply the emergancy break.

My 08 Malibu ltz is having trouble shifting gears. I have to let off accelerator for it to shift gears.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 50 mph, there was extreme hesitation without warning. The vehicle eventually stalled. The vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu power steering just went out. The consumer also experienced problems with the shifter and the brakes.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to gm recall #13036 and repair reimbursement. * ld.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer states he received 2 recall notices and has been experiencing problems with his vehicle that are outlined in the recall notice.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received recall notifications for NHTSA campaign number: 12v460000 (power train), NHTSA campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), and NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received a safety recall notifications NHTSA campaign numbers 14v224000 and 12v460000(power tran). The contact stated when she placed the vehicle into drive and engaged the accelerator the vehicle automatically went into reverse. The problem has occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer had placed a gear lever with a plastic attachment five times. The contact stated the failure was the melted plastic attachment to the gear lever. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufactured was not notified about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,915. Lb.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received recall notices for NHTSA campaign numbers: 12v460000 (power train), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The parts needed for the repairs were unavailable and the dealer could not provide an estimated date of arrival. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 25 mph and the engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. There was a chime that sounded throughout the vehicle. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road and restarted but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted and did not offer a remedy. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 13,000 and the current mileage was 13,050.

On or about July 1, 2014 I received a recall notice from gm, safety recall 14152, but was informed the part was not available to perform the recall service. Since that time I have called the local dealership, apple Chevrolet in tinley park, illinois (708) 336-3163, where I purchased the vehicle, on two occasions and was informed the part is still not available. Today, during my call to the dealership to again check on the status of the part, after being informed the part is still not available, I was directed to call general motors directly and was given the number 1-800-222-1020. After speaking to the representative at general motors, rori, and giving the last eight digits of my vehicle identification number, I was informed that the part is available. Gm is saying the part is available and my local dealership is saying the part is not available. Can someone please help me?.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and the gear shifted independently from drive to low drive. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed and an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the shift cable was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact was made aware of recall NHTSA campaign id number 12v460000 (power train). However, the VIN was not included on the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 92,480.

I have had to drive my car to the dealership to have them to release my key from the ignition a couple time and never thought anything of it, but in June the beginning the key wouldn't come out. So I called the dealer to find out I had to replace the ignition switch alone with my shift that cost me 884. 00 dollars. They claim no warranties. I called Chevrolet to find there was recall,but it was done just before I purchase the car in 2009. But it kind of bizarre the key was still getting stuck if it was replace. Is there any way you can help me to resolve this situation. I am concern why this would need to be replace,because if continue to replace wouldn't mean it still a defeat part. Please help.