Four problems related to transmission not go into gear have been reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2010 Malibu.
Takata recall my car made a hum sound while accelerating when I just got in it on my 2 minute journey home. While going straight, the car no longer continued to accelerate and stopped on the street. After restarting the car, the engine light turned on and would still not move in any gear.
Brake lights malfunctions, brake lights will be illuminating when brake is not pressed also gear shifter is difficult to get out of park service esc traction control light comes on this vehicle has been serviced in July 2011, September 2012. August 2013. September 2014, and February 2016 for the same ongoing safety issue. Gm doesn't know how to fix it. There was a recall for this very problem recall # 13036 but once they repair it, they consider the recall closed even though they did not fix the problem.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the rpms failed and the gear shift became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.
Stopped at a red light, accelerated, vehicle would not change gears. Engine light came on. Vehicle will not go in reverse. Gm dealership says a new transmission is needed. Warranty expired 1/24/15. Asking gm for assistance for repairs. Vehicle is only 4 years old. Cost $3700 to $4500.