Automatic Transmission problems of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu

Transmission forgets how to shift when driving uphill at around 65 mph and rpms start bouncing between 2000 to 2400 rpm. This will continue for quite some time and typically happens when outdoor ambient temp is above 90f. This problem causes a serious safety issue on the highway as cars are bearing down on you at 70 mph plus and your car refuses to accelerate. This car is a death box and disaster waiting to happen. I guess before anyone will do anything about it people have to die first. This vehicle has been to the dealership more than 4 times for the issue and they always say it can't be replicated and have reprogrammed the computer. The 2010 chevy Malibu is a lemon! the problem began occurring after 1000 miles and we have given up taking it to the dealer to get fixed. It is obvious they have no clue how to fix it and refuse to acknowledge the problem. We now have 19000 miles on it and the problem never goes away. I wish we could burn this car to the ground. I have documented many other Malibu 2. 4l owners with the same issue.

In hot weather - over 90 f - on inclines at 40-60 mph the car surges, acceleration repeatedly surges and hesitates and rpm occilates rapidly between 2000-2500 rpm. Problem is intermitant and difficult to reproduce. Refered to by others as rpm bounce. Occured approx 10 times summer 2010 and approx 8 times summer 2011 to date. . Read more...

2010 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle transmission problem the consumer stated while driving 30- 40 mph frequent shifts in the transmission were strong enough to exhibit a slight buck. The dealer was unable to diagnose the problem.

I just took delivery of a 2010 Malibu with 50 miles on the odometer. After leaving the dealership I went to accelerate onto a highway. At this time the car didn't move. The engine didn't rev and the trans felt like it was in neutral. Next the trans slammed into gear and the car accelerated as it should. Not too safe.

I own a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu while driving 38 mph when I took my foot off the accelerators the car lost power and after I depressed after a few minutes the vehicle speed increased this has happened numerous time my wife is afraid to drive it I took it to the dealer the dealer first said it was the transmission when I took it back to have it repaired general motors said it was in the computer it did not solve the problem I then was told to use hi test fuelthe current mileage is 1923.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the transmission would intermittently shift into fourth gear when driving 20 mph and over, causing the transmission to jerk and pull the vehicle with a strong forward force. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times yet the failure was unable to be duplicated. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 1,300 and the current mileage was 6,333. Updated 12/15/10. The consumer stated at times, the transmission would miss gears. Updated 12/27/10.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact was driving at an unknown speed proceeding to a complete stop. Suddenly, during acceleration from the full stop within a few seconds the vehicle failed to accelerate. The failures occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection; however, the technician stated the vehicle was functioning properly. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 500 and the current mileage was 2,600. Updated 12/30/09 the consumer stated the engine hesitated for nearly a second when the accelerator was applied. Updated 12/30/09.