Power Train Related Problems of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu

Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (149 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission not go into gear (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Chevrolet Malibu


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu

The Power Train problem

Multiple components and/or system failures/malfunctions, exact cause is unknown. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Safety risks include engine power reduction issues that result in unexpected deceleration, and/or sudden/dangerous loss of power/acceleration.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

Vehicle transmission not entering in parking , causing vehicle to move forward or back if put on parking. This could cause accident and serious injuries . This might be a sensor or and electrical failure in the the gear selector, because if you wiggle the selector sometimes it will go away.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problem

When I put my 2018 chevy Malibu in park I receive shift to park' error message. I have to keep pushing on the gear shift to get it to go into park mode. It happens frequently. I have seen numerous reports of this same problem.   Read details...


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