Chevrolet Malibu owners have reported 1,515 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 35 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (1,193 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (62 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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 contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that on several occasions while attempting to park the vehicle, after placing the gear shifter in park(p), while attempting to turn off the vehicle, the message "shift to park" was displayed. Read details...
Tl-the contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that when the vehicle the vehicle gear selector was flashing an d the started to hesitate and then it stalled. The contact turned the vehicle off and restarted. Read details...
#1 3rd brake light leaking into back seat and trunk manufacture bolts backed out and/or missing, can also cause water to get into the brake light which tends to cause 3rd brake light failure, increasing risk of a crash. Read details...
Power steering warning light comes on same as recalls that were issued for 2008 Malibu models and car often shakes noise ticking under hood rpms go above normal at higher speeds Read details...