Equipment Problems of Chevrolet Malibu

Chevrolet Malibu owners have reported 1,548 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (1,280 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's radio/tape cd player (60 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Equipment problems of Chevrolet Malibu

The Equipment problem

I receive a message on my screen stated to shift to park when it is already in park. I have to wiggle the shifter as well as try multiple times before the screen clears. I looked at information stating this is a problem but not to the level of recall but fixed by the dealership.   Read details...

The Radio/tape Cd Player problem

While parking, a "park to shift" warning comes on and will not turn off unless I jiggle the shifter or shift through several times. Lights and radio will not turn off until warning goes away.   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

Musty odor from hvac system on gm cars and trucks prior to 2012. The microbial growth has to be identified to assure public safety. In my vehicle, the odor continues even though the service department performed the remedial work suggested by general motors.   Read details...

The Anti-theft Devices problem

In driveway anti theft system went on and vehicle wouldn�t start. Second time this has happened without any warning. Could have happened anywhere causing safety issues, especially if it happened at night. The battery was fully charged.   Read details...

The Owners/service Manual problem

This car has the auto/stop function. There is no way to cut this off according the the owners manual or online research. Not everytime but it happens alot. Be driving stop at a red light, the auto stop kicks in. When the light turn green, step on gas car is suppose to start, does not start.   Read details...




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