Power Train Related Problems of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu

Table 1 shows eight common power train related problems of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (127 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission not go into gear (two problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu

The Power Train problem

Shift to park error on dash. Gm is aware of this issue and won't do anything about it. This causes stress and can cause battery drain. The issue lies within the microswitch that reads that the shifter is in park. The metal arm that activates the switch wears down or the wiring is faulty.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

Tl the contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. When attempting to park the vehicle, the instrument panel stated that the gear shift must be placed in the park position, even though the gear was already in the park position.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

I purchased a 2017 chevy Malibu last week. I was looking over the data on the chevy website. Chevy is listing two different hp ratings for this car. One area states 163hp & 184 lb-ft torque. The other says 160hp & 184 lb-ft torque. The main issue I have is with the transmission.   Read details...


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