Three problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2011 Malibu.
Driving down city street, engine speed increased and vehicle slowed to stop. Would not go forward or reverse. As traffic backed up behind me, shut vehicle off for about a minute and restarted. Vehicle then moved enough to get off roadway then stopped moving again. Towed to Chevrolet dealership, they diagnosed with major internal transmission failure, transmission needs replaced. Vehicle has just over 90,000 miles, cost to repair, about $4200.
Tl the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact shifted the gear into reverse, but the vehicle did not move. While driving approximately 35 mph, the gear shifter failed to shift into third gear. The contact was able to continue driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to casper Toyota (904 strub rd, sandusky, OH 44870, (888) 864-2057) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The contact later took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that a wave plate was detached and a three five piston failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer opened case number: 8-3962773200 and referred the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.
Transmission failed at92000miles hard shifting reverse is bad drive home from on the city streetwork transmission stated to shift hard and slip. Un safe to dr.