Seven problems related to starter 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.
I bought this vehicle 3 weeks ago and for the past week it won't start. Power to everything but no crank. I took out battery and starter and they're both fine. All relays and fuses are fine. I took out all fuses under hood and car started fine. Made it 5 minutes up the road, my car started shaking badly,the power steering appeared on dash, speedometer stopped working, rpms worked, and car wouldn't shift out of 1st. That is dangerous and my vehicle was recalled for eps but no one will help me and this has been a re occurring issue with chevy Malibus in general. I had to turn around and just coast the whole way home then my car locked and wouldn't let me take it out of park when I got home.
The vehicle starts right up when it has not been running. If I drive the car for more than 20-30 minutes and shut the car off the vehicle will not crank or start. I have to wait for at least an hour or longer before the vehicle starting again. No mechanic has been able to figure the problem out. I have had the starter changed, the battery and alternator check out good.
On Sunday 08/07/2016 my 2008 Malibu failed to start. After testing the battery and starter, it was determined by ntb in charleston SC that the ignition switch had failed. I called several Chevrolet dealers early on 08/08/2016 to see if they could repair under recall warranty. They said they could not help me the same day, and my car is stranded far from home. If ntb is able to fix the problem so that I can drive my car back home, I strongly believe gm should reimburse me for the cost of repairs and towing.
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.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing on two different occasions, who stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced and then the starter rely. The vehicle was repaired twice, however the failure continue. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,313. Rg.
2008 chevy Malibu automatic door locks fail to operate properly. Began with passenger rear door and moved to all doors. When car reaches 15 mph the doors are supposed to auto lock. They do not. Keyless entry and starter do not work. Battery was replaced in the key fob with no change. Took car to dealership for repair. Cost would be 250 dollars per door to repair. Car was taken in to dealership prior to 3 yr 36000 mile warranty had expired with intermittent door locks on rear door working and was told there was nothing wrong. Door locks completely failed after 36000 mile warranty had expired.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 60 mph the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle began to slow down. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the head gasket was replaced. The contact also stated that she had to replace the powertrain control module, the air conditioning unit, the mass air flow sensor, the battery, the starter cable wires, the system computer and the door locks on both rear doors. All of the repairs were made by an authorized dealer. The failure mileage was 16,988 and the current mileage was 58,000.