One problem related to transmission not engage has 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 automatic transmission would not shift correctly and would slip and not engage when I would step on the accelerator. General motors has a service safety bulletin out on the wave plate replacement but will not cover the cost of my repair. The document id 2294206 and also another number of 09-07-30-012. They have identified that the following list of vehicles have a problem 2008-2009 Buick enclave,2008-2009chevrolet equinox, Malibu, 2009 Chevrolet traverse, 2007-2009 GMC acadia, 2007-2009 pontiac g6, 2008-2009 pontiac torrent, 2007-2009 Saturn aura, outlook, 2008-2009 Saturn vue. I can only hope that my complaint will cause a safety recall of the listed automobiles.