Three problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2009 Malibu.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. When the vehicle was shifted into reverse, it failed to reverse without warning. The vehicle was towed to springfield Mitsubishi (313 baltimore pike springfield, PA 19064, (484) 574-8434). The diagnostic results were unknown, but the ecm was replaced. The vehicle still failed to reverse and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The manufacturer stated that the transmission repairs would be covered under the warranty and was awaiting parts. The vehicle was then towed to reedman toll Chevrolet of springfield (840 baltimore pike, springfield, PA 19064 (484) 472-6290) for the transmission replacement. Upon reaching the dealer, the contact was informed that the transmission repairs would not be covered under the warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and found NHTSA campaign number: 12v460000 (power train). The manufacturer confirmed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty or included in the recall. The failure mileage was 8,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, without warning the transmission failed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the wave plate in the transmission had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,399. Ah.
Driving in traffic, vehicle suddenly lost power and I had to pull out of traffic, nearly causing an accident. Engine revved, rpms were high. Shut car off, restarted and car would not get out of second gear. I had the car towed to a Chevrolet dealer, who told me my transmission failed due to a wave plate issue. Although 6t70 transmission warranty was extended to some 6 speed 2009 Malibus, I was told mine was not, even though the problem is known to exist in all gm 6 speed transmissions. This transmission is a definite safety hazard and the 10 year 120k mile extended warranty should be offered to every automobile with this transmission.