Two problems related to transmission not go into gear 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.
Transmission went out while driving. Would not shift gears then would not go into reverse to clear traffic suspect wave plate failure in the transmission.
While driving the vehicle did not shift in the 45-55mph range, ( I'm guessing 5th gear as I do not know how many gears it has ) then again the same issue at 25 mph. Repeated multiple times through the drive home.