Power Train Problems of Chevrolet Malibu

Chevrolet Malibu owners have reported 1,588 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 36 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (1,260 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (64 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Chevrolet Malibu

The Power Train problem

Was stopped at a red light. When the traffic light turned green, I pressed the accelerator to proceed through the intersection, but my vehicle did not respond or accelerate immediately. After several seconds, the vehicle finally began to move.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and turned off in front of the hotel lobby. Moments after entering the hotel, the contact informed that the vehicle had rolled down the hotel driveway and crashed into two parked vehicles located in the hotel   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

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...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

#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...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

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...




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