2008 Chevrolet Malibu
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 1,015 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 6th highest complaint count among 26 Malibu model years with reports.
Of the 2008 reports, 33 involved a crash and 5 involved a fire. 20 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
SteeringJul 21, 2014
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, and 2007-2009 Saturn Aura vehicles. The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure.
A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492.
Campaign 14E044000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringMay 14, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.
Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.
Campaign 14V252000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionApr 30, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles. On May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2003, through October 5, 2007, model year 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured from June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, and model year 2005-2008 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured from May 26, 2004, through September 28, 2007, and equipped with 4-speed transmissions. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 1,131,113.
If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the PARK position, the transmission may not be in PARK. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14152.
Campaign 14V224000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, electric power assist systemMar 31, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. GM expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014. When parts are available, owners will be mailed a second letter to come in to have the applicable bulletin applied. Bulletin 14115 covers model year 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, 2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts. Dealers will replace the EPS motor. Bulletin 14116 covers model year 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx, 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from March 1, 2008, through June 27, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly. Bulletin 14117 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from February 1, 2008, through February 28, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly and EPS motor controller unit. Bulletin 14118 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from October 1, 2007, through January 31, 2008. Dealers will replace the EPS motor controller unit. The recall began on July 17, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. GM's number for this recall is N140115. Note: GM bulletin number 14119 will be implemented for model year 2006-2008 and early production of 2009 Chevrolet HHR (non-turbo) and model year 2003 Saturn ION to provide EPS Motor replacement for the life of the vehicle.
Campaign 14V153000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl)Sep 18, 2012
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.
If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'PARK' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'PARK.' The vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace the shift cable as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 9, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Campaign 12V460000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: power train
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Power train, Aug 20, 2014
REC'D TWO SAFETY RECALL NOTICES FOR THIS VEHICLE. 2 MONTHS APART. LOCAL DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS, WE WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN AVAILABLE ARE WE GOING TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT BEFORE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE? *TR
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Aug 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICES FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 12V460000 (POWER TRAIN), 14V153000 (STEERING), AND 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE AND THE DEALER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE OF ARRIVAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Power train, Jul 25, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO PARK, THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULD REMAIN STUCK IN PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHO STATED THAT THE SHIFT CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V224000 (POWER TRAIN), HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
Power train, Jul 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO GEAR AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
Power train, Jul 8, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 25 MPH AND THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THERE WAS A CHIME THAT SOUNDED THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT OFFER A REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13,050. UPDATED 10/22/2014*LJ UPDATED 4/2/2015 *JS
Power train, Electrical system, Jun 26, 2014
I HAVE HAD TO DRIVE MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THEM TO RELEASE MY KEY FROM THE IGNITION A COUPLE TIME AND NEVER THOUGHT ANYTHING OF IT, BUT IN JUNE THE BEGINNING THE KEY WOULDN'T COME OUT. SO I CALLED THE DEALER TO FIND OUT I HAD TO REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH ALONE WITH MY SHIFT THAT COST ME 884.00 DOLLARS. THEY CLAIM NO WARRANTIES. I CALLED CHEVROLET TO FIND THERE WAS RECALL,BUT IT WAS DONE JUST BEFORE I PURCHASE THE CAR IN 2009. BUT IT KIND OF BIZARRE THE KEY WAS STILL GETTING STUCK IF IT WAS REPLACE. IS THERE ANY WAY YOU CAN HELP ME TO RESOLVE THIS SITUATION. I AM CONCERN WHY THIS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACE,BECAUSE IF CONTINUE TO REPLACE WOULDN'T MEAN IT STILL A DEFEAT PART. PLEASE HELP. *TR
Power train, Jun 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE GEAR SHIFTED INDEPENDENTLY FROM DRIVE TO LOW DRIVE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFT CABLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V460000 (POWER TRAIN). HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED ON THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,480.
Power train, May 19, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SECURED IN PARK BUT WOULD NOT REGISTER THE PARKING GEAR. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL AWAY WHILE THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS IN THE PARKING POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 12V460000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. UPDATED 10/07/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. UPDATED 3/16/2015 *JS
Power train, May 17, 2014
I DROVE TO THE STORE PULLED IN THE PARKING SPACE AND TURNED OFF THE CAR. I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE SHIFTER. WHEN I WENT TO TRY TO TAKE THE KEY OUT IT WOULDN'T COME OUT. THE SHIFTER WOULD NO LONGER LOCKED INTO PARK AND WILL COME OUT OF GEAR WITH OUT HAVING MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. KEY IS STILL STUCK. IT WAS SCARY BECAUSE I HAVE 3 SMALL CHILDREN. TWO MONTHS LATER I WAS ON MY WAS TO WORK WHEN I NOTICED THE CAR WAS HAVING TROUBLE SHIFTING IT SEEMED LIKE. IT FEELS LIKE THE CAR DOESN'T WANT TO GO. AFTER DOING RESEARCH THEY SAY THERE IS THREE RECALLS SOMETHING WITH THE SHIFTER THE OXYGEN SENSOR AND CADILLAC CONVERTER. MY DEALER WONT FIX AND I OWE 13000 CAR IS TO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE MY FAMILY WHAT DO I DO? *JS
Power train, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, May 16, 2014
THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION- CAR IS MOVING WHEN NOT SUPPOSED TO OR CAR GETS STUCK IN PLACE AWHILE SHIFTING GEARS. CAR DRIVES SLUGGISH NOT SHIFTING TO THE PROPER GEAR. LIGHT BULB- LIGHTS GO OUT AND COME BACK ON AT LATER DATES. ELECTRICAL-RADIO SPEAKERS GO IN AND OUT LOCKS DON'T OPERATE NEITHER DIES ALARM. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, May 15, 2014
THE POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WHEN THE VEHICLE GEAR SHIFT IS PUT IN PARK OR DRIVE. THE FIRST LOCK BECAME DISABLED WHILE UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS REPAIRED.. NOW THE REMAINING (3) THREE POWER LOCKS DO NOT FUNCTION.. THEY STOPPED FUNCTIONING WHEN THE WARRANTY ENDED... I DID NOT REPAIR THEM BECAUSE THE COST IS A FEW HUNDRED DOLLARS PER LOCK.. I HAVE TO TURN THE CAR IGNITION OFF WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE AND THEN PUT THE SHIFTER IN PARK. OTHERWISE I HAVE TO GO AROUND TO EACH DOOR AND LOCK THEM MANUALLY.. VERY EMBARRASSING.. NOT CERTAIN OF THE POSSIBLE SAFETY HAZARD THOUGH. *TR
Power train, May 11, 2014
I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR YESTERDAY AND IT DROVE FINE BUT TODAY WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN THE CAR BEGAN TO SHIFT VERY ROUGH EVEN FELT AS THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING THEN A FEW MINUTES LATER THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND I PULLED OVER AND DROVE OFF AND THE CAR DID NOT SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR AND ALSO REVERSE DOES NOT WORK...I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE CLUTCH WAVE PLATE WHICH IS AN ISSUE WITH SEVERAL DIFFERENT GM VEHICLES. *TR
Power train, May 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PARK AND FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFT CABLE WAS BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO ADVISED HIM THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V460000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 99,928.
Steering, Power train, Latches/locks/linkages, Apr 24, 2014
DOOR LOCKS STOP WORKING TWO YEARS AGO, NOISE WITH STEERING AND POWER TRAIN. EVERY TIME I TURN IT MAKES A CRAZY NOISE. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Apr 3, 2014
WHILE MAINTAINING SPEEDS AROUND 35-40 MPH. THE ENGINE SEEMED TO TRY TO CUT OUT AND LOSE POWER. THE SERVICE ESC SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH. THE ENGINE WAS TRYING TO CUT OUT. LATER IN THE DAY STARTING OUT AT A STOP LIGHT THE ENGINE STOPPED COMPLETELY AND I WAS STUCK IN THE INTERSECTION. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT RESTARTED AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES. I TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP AND THEY FIXED A FEW THINGS. A FEW DAYS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN WHILE ON A SIDE ROAD. I COULD NOT GET THE CAR RESTARTED AGAIN AND HAD TO GET THE CAR TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED A FEW MORE PARTS AND SAID IT WAS OK. AFTER IT HAPPENED FOR A THIRD TIME I TOLD THE DEALERSHIP TO KEEP IT UNTIL THEY GET IT RUNNING PROPERLY. THE CAR WORKS BUT IT STILL FEELS LIKE THE ENGINE WANTS TO CUT OUT SOMETIMES BUT NOT AS BAD. *TR
Power train, Seats, Mar 25, 2014
DRIVERS SEAT DEFECTED. THE METAL BRACKET THAT SECURE THE SEAT BROKE, CASING THE SEAT NOT TO SLIDE FORWARD OR BACK, UP OR DOWN. ALSO THE SEAT PADDING AND COVER TO SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT MOLDEN. TOOK VEHICLE TO BUICK CAR SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THEY SAID THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THEY HEARD OF THIS AND WANTED TO CHARGE E SIX HUNDRED FOR THE REPAIRS STATING THEY WOULD PICK UP THE OTHER SIX HUNDRED . AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY WAS REPAIRING THE TRANSMISSION THAT ALSO WENT OUT ON A VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME WAS LESS THEN FIVE YEARS OLD. . *TR
Power train, Nov 19, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN BECAME HARD TO SHIFT INTO GEAR BETWEEN REVERSE AND DRIVE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVEN OR EIGHT TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Power train, Oct 30, 2013
2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION RECALL NOTICE AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT ERRATICALLY AND IT ALSO SLIPPED AT TIMES. THE SOLENOID AND TCM WERE REPLACED.
Power train, May 28, 2013
SHIFT CABLE BROKE. WHEN I WENT TO PARK THE CAR, THE CAR KEPT MOVING. NO INJURY, NO DAMAGE. LOOKS LIKE GENERAL MOTORS SAFETY RECALL NUMBER 12106, BUT DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER THIS DEFECT. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN AND IF OTHER VEHICLES ARE OUT THERE, THEN THEY SHOULD RECALL THEM ALL. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THIS DEFECT BECAUSE MY VIN WAS NOT ON THE LIST, AND I BELIEVE THAT I HAVE HIT THIS ISSUE... UPDATED 06/10/13 *BF UPDATED 06/17/2013 *JS *TR
Power train, May 21, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO ANY OTHER POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE GEAR SHIFTER CABLE WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ONE MONTH PRIOR TO THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER WAS 12V460000 (POWER TRAIN). THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Power train, May 14, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V460000 (POWER TRAIN) BUT THE REPAIR FAILED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO PARK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,864.
Power train, Apr 14, 2013
I PULLED THE CAR INTO MY DRIVEWAY, STOPPED AND SHIFTED INTO PARK. WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, IT BEGAN ROLLING BACKWARDS. I PUT THE BRAKE BACK ON, STOPPED IT, AND THEN DISCOVERED THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INDICATOR LIGHT SHOWED THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN REVERSE. I RAN THE SHIFTER THROUGH ALL THE GEARS, BUT THE INDICATOR LIGHT STAYED THE SAME. IT BEGAN ROLLING BACKWARDS AGAIN WHEN I BRIEFLY LIFTED MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF, REMOVED THE KEY, CALLED MY DEALER AND HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THEM. THEY FIXED IT THE SAME DAY AND TOLD ME THE SHIFT CABLE HAD SEPARATED FROM WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE TRANSMISSION. *TR
Power train, Apr 4, 2013
WHEN I STARTED THE CAR AND SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, CAR DID FINE BUT WHEN I PUT IT IN DRIVE THE CAR WENT INTO MANUAL STEERING. I COULD HARDLY MOVE THE WHEEL. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON AND POWER STEERING CAME BACK. THEN, WAS AT A LIGHT TO TURN LEFT ONTO A MAIN BUSY TWO WAY ROAD WITH LOTS OF TRAFFIC, AND WHEN I WENT TO TURN LEFT, THE CAR WENT INTO MANUAL AGAIN AND I ALMOST GOT HIT BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS JUST ABLE TO GET PAST THE ONCOMING CARS, QUICKLY SHUT IGNITION OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON AND POWER STEERING CAME BACK. THEN, ASSIGNMENT FOR MY WORK, WAS ON THE FREEWAY GOING ABOUT 50 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING VIOLENTLY. I WAS VERY AFRAID. I TOOK SURFACE STREETS TO GET TO THE JOB THEN AND CAME HOME USING SURFACE STREETS. THE PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING GOING OUT IS NOT ALL THE TIME, INTERMITTENT, BUT FAIRLY FREQUENT. IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE. I WENT ONLINE TYPING 2008 MALIBU POWER STEERING PROBLEM AND SAW THE WEBSITE WHERE GM HAD A RECALL. I EMAILED GM HELPLILNE AND WAS ASKED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER. I WAS INFORMED THAT IF THEY CANNOT ISOLATE THE PROBLEM, I WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR IT BECAUSE MY VIN WAS NOT LISTED AS PART OF THE RECALL AND THE MILEAGE IS OVER 100,000. I DO NOT AGREE WITH THIS BECAUSE THIS PROBLEM IS NOT A "WEAR AND TEAR", BUT RATHER A DEFECTIVE KNOWN PROBLEM THAT PRACTICALLY COULD HAVE KILLED ME. THE CAR IS UNSAFE. THE REPAIR IS WELL OVER $700+ AND I DON'T HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY TO FIX IT. I THINK THAT THIS IS A GRAVE DANGER TO THE SAFETY AND WELLBEING OF NOT ONLY MYSELF BUT FOR OTHER DRIVERS SUCH THAT THE POWER STEERING IS UNPREDICTABLE IN PERFORMANCE. I USE MY CAR FOR MY JOB AS I AM ASKED TO GO TO VARIOUS LOCATIONS AND SO IT IS NOT JUST UNSAFE FOR PERSONAL DRIVING IT AFFECTS MY ABILITY TO FEEL SAFE WHILE ON THE JOB. *TR
Power train, Feb 7, 2013
2008 CHEVY MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION DEFECT RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE, DESPITE RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL.
Power train, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Jan 2, 2013
2008 MALIBU SHOWS "ICE POSSIBLE" AND THEN TRACTION LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN ENGINE POWER REDUCE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE ENGINE STARTS TO SLOW DOWN. THIS HAPPENS ON THE HIGH WAY, IN TRAFFIC, WHILE ACCELERATING AND HONESTLY GOING UP AND DOWN HILLS. TOOK TO SERVICE CENTER AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, HOWEVER AFTER REPLACING THE VEHICLE IS STILL HAVING THE SAME ISSUES. CONTACTED CHEVROLET AND THEY TOLD ME TO HAVE THE RECALL ON THE VEHICLE DONE HOWEVER THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THE RECALL HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE ISSUE AND HE DOESN'T KNOW WHY THE CAR IS DOING THAT. I HAVE LOOKED ON LINE AND NO ONE SEEMS TO HAVE A RESOLVE FOR THE ISSUE. THIS SHOULD DEFINITELY BE A DEFECT AND SOMETHING THAT IS RECALLED IMMEDIATELY AS IT IS VERY DANGEROUS. *TR