Three problems related to transmission stuck in gear 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.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while, driving in reverse the gear shifter moved/slide through the gears and was stuck in park. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to terry marxen Chevrolet Cadillac 1118 w rte 66, flagstaff, az 86001 (928) 302-2515 where informed the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v224000 power trainshift cable but, was no longer covered under warranty. The failure was diagnosed as being a broken top cable. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 113,000. Ap.
Keep getting a message saying �esc off� , �traction control off� comes and goes. Sometimes seems like the vehicle is stuck in a gear makes a loud roar. Starts to vibrate while driving at certain speeds. Having a problem with brake light staying on a even after replacing switch. I have the recall problems for this year/model car but VIN doesn't seem to meet the qualifications.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed. The contact also stated that when attempting to shift into park, the gear shifter would remain stuck in park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing, who stated that the shift cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 14v224000 (power train), however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.