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
1,015 reports, newest first.
Electrical system, Feb 26, 2018
STARTED AS PASSENGER DOOR SOMETIMES WOULDN'T UNLOCK WITH REMOTES OR BY EITHER DOOR PASSENGER OR DRIVERS DOOR LOCK CONTROL. GRADUALLY DOOR WOULDN'T LOCK OR UNLOCK OTHER THAN MANUALLY. THEN THE SAME HAPPENED WITH PASSENGER BK DOOR, DRIVERS BK DOOR, THEN DRIVER DOOR. NOW ONLY ENTRY IS WITH THE KEY.IT DOESN'T MATTER IF CAR IS RUNNING OR NOT. THIS IS A INCONVIENT PROBLEM AS MUCH AS A PERSONAL SAFETY ISSUE. MY HUSBAND IS DISABLED AND MUST WAIT IN RAIN/SNOW/COLD/HEAT UNTIL I UNLOCK DRIVERS DOOR WITH KEY AND SLIDE ACROSS TO MANUALLY UNLOCK PASSENGER DOOR. AS FAR AS A PERSONAL SAFETY ISSUE, DOORS MUST SOMETIMES WHEN MOTOR IS TURNED OFF THE BACK DOORS WILL UNLOCK BUT THEY DON'T LOCK AGAIN WHEN CAR IS RESTARTED. I DON'T LIKE DRIVING WITH DOORS UNLOCKED SO I HAVE TO GET INTO BACK SEAT TO REACH THE PASSENGER DOOR TO LOCK IT BEFORE DRIVING (A SAFETY ISSUE). ALSO, IF I HAVE OTHER PASSENGERS I HAVE TO GET INTO BACK TO OPEN THE DOOR FOR THEM. THIS BEGAN ABOUT 2 YRS AGO AND PROGRESSED TO THE CURRENT PROBLEM ABOUT A YR AGO. IT COULD BE AS SIMPLE AS A BAD SENSOR I SUPPOSE BUT I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER MALIBU OWNERS AND THEY HAVE THE SAME ISSUES. THIS IS A PROBLEM, ESPECIALLY FOR SENIOR OR HANDICAPPED DRIVERS.
Steering, Feb 20, 2018
POWER STEERING RECALL WAS PERFORMED 2 1/2 YEARS AGO AND NOW THE POWER STEERING IS INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORKING. IT WILL WORK FOR A BIT AND THEN STOP DURING DRIVING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THIS AM AND WAS TOLD THAT THE WARRANTY FOR THE PART WAS NOT EFFECTIVE BECAUSE IT EXPIRED AFTER 150,000 MILES. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. IT IS HARD TO CONTROL THE CAR WHEN IT HAPPENS. ITS NOT LIKE IT ISN'T WORKING WHEN I FIRST START IT UP AT TIMES, IT HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD.
Steering, Feb 19, 2018
MY POWER STEERING GOES OUT WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. THE WARNING DISPLAYS ON THE RADIO SCREEN. MY MECHANIC CALLED A DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD HIM THE RECALL HAD A LIMITED MILEAGE WARRANTY OF 150,000 MILES. MY VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 157,000 MILES. THIS SEEMS DANGEROUS TO ME. WHY IS THERE A MILEAGE LIMIT? MY MECHANIC ATTEMPTED TO FIX IT BUT IT CONTINUES TO OCCUR.
Steering, Feb 6, 2018
TAKATA RECALL : MY VEHICLE POWER STEERING WENT OUT DURING A SHARP TURN....THE APS LIGHT CAME ON AND POWER STEERING FAILED IN TURN WHILE ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS COMING CLOSE BEHIND. I WAS ABLE TO GET PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD JUST IN TIME, BEFORE BEING HIT FROM BEHIND. POWER STEERING GOES OUT CONTINUOUSLY WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS,ALSO RECALLS.
Steering, Feb 5, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER (SHOTTENKIRK, 5031 AVE O, FORT MADISON, IA 53627, 319-248-8866) STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL TORQUE SENSOR AND STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND REPROGRAMMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14E044000 (STEERING) AND 14V153000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED NO SOLUTION OTHER THAN TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,000.
Steering, Feb 5, 2018
STARTED CAR TO GO TO WORK, "POWER STEERING/SERVICE ESC" LIGHT ON, NO POWER STEERING. TURNED CAR OFF, BACK ON. NO LIGHT, AND OPERATED NORMALLY. RESTARTED VEHICLE AGAIN, NO POWER STEERING, AND SAME SERVICE LIGHTS ON. ALSO, WHILE IN PARK, STEERING WHEEL SHAKES BACK AND FORTH. STEERING TORQUE SENSOR WAS REPLACED IN JAN.2016 DUE TO RECALL, WITH SAME SYMPTOMS. BOTH DEALER AND GM SAY THERE IS NO EXTENSION OR WARRANTY BECAUSE RECALLED PART WAS ALREADY REPAIRED. CAR IS NOW SITTING IN DRIVEWAY, NOT DRIVABLE.
Steering, Feb 1, 2018
I HAVE A 2008 CHEVY MALIBU. IT TOOK ME A LOT OF HARD WORK TO AFFORD A CAR. I MAKE PAYMENTS OF AROUND $400 A MONTH. RECENTLY MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING, AND A POWER STEERING WARNING FLASHED ON THE CENTER CONSULE. AFTER DOING THIS REPEATEDLY FOR A COUPLE DAYS MY STEERING WHEEL IS NOW LOCKING UP. IT LOCKS UP ON ME WHILE DRIVING, AND I NEED THIS CAR TO GO TO WORK EVERYDAY. ITS MY ONLY CAR! I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM, AND SEEN OTHERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. IT SEEMS ITS THE POWER STEERING MOTOR AND TORQUE SENSOR. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE FOR THIS VERY PROBLEM. THE ISSUE IS YOU PUT A WARRANTY ON IT FOR 150K MILES OR 10 YEAR WHATEVER COMES FIRST. MY CAR IS AT 159K. THIS IS TOTALLY UNFAIR, I COULD SERIOUSLY HURT MYSELF OR INJURE SOMEONE DUE TO THIS RECALL, AND IF ITS A RECALL IT SHOULD BE A LIFETIME WARRANTY. I DONT HAVE $600 TO GET THE ISSUE REPAIRED, I HAVE RENT, A CAR PAYMENT, AND OTHER BILLS. PLEASE EXTENED MY WARRANTY, AND FIX MY CAR SO I CAN MOVE ON IN LIFE.
Steering, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 31, 2018
WE HAVE HAD TWO ISSUES. FIRST BROKEN FUEL PUMP SPILLING GAS ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE BUT NOT THIS SPECIFIC VEHICLE. COST TO REPAIR 400 DOLLARS. ISSUE TWO. BAD TORQUE SENSOR ON ELECTRIC POWER STEERING COLUMN. CAUSING POWER STEERING FAILURE AT WILL. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AS WELL. CHEVY TOLD ME THIS SPECIFIC PART WAS NOT PART OF AN EARLIER RECALL. COST TO FIX 622 DOLLARS AT CHEVY DEALER. POWER STEERING FAILURE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS IN MADISON SD. GAS LEAKING ISSUE WAS NOTICED BY A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. WE STOPPED DRIVING UNTIL REPAIR COULD BE MADE. THEY ARE BOTH RECALLL ISSUES ON THE 08 MALIBU. TALKED TO CHEVY. WITH NO OFFER TO COVER REPAIRS BEING MADE.
Steering, Other or unspecified, Jan 26, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. AL WILLIE FORD (1603 US-181 S, PORTLAND, TX 78374) DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A PREVIOUS RECALL REGARDING THE TORQUE SENSOR. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE HAD ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED PER THE UNKNOWN RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED WHAT THE DEALER STATED AND THAT THE REPAIR WOULD COST $695 AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. A VIN SEARCH REVEALED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Steering, Jan 19, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN REQUIRED EXCESSIVE EFFORT TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING OPERATED INTERMITTENTLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS MANUALLY RESTARTED. GRIECO CHEVROLET DELRAY (1111 LINTON BLVD, DELRAY BEACH, FL) WAS CONTACTED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING) IN 2015. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 102,711.
Steering, Jan 19, 2018
MY 2009 CHEVY MALIBU HAS LOST POWER STEERING THREE TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR AND A HALF. I EACH TIME, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO BE "FIXED", BUT EVEN AFTER THEY SAID IT WAS FIXED THE FIRST AND SECOND TIME, IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THE FIRST AND THIRD TIME IT HAPPENED, I WAS ON A BUSY ROAD TRAVELING AT 50 MILES PER HOUR AND DRIVING STRAIGHT. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED, I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 10 MILES PER HOUR, AND GOING AROUND A CORNER. I ALMOST COLLIDED WITH A TREE BECAUSE I COULD NOT COMPLETE THE TURN. WHEN THE CAR LOSES POWER STEERING, I ABSOLUTELY CANNOT TURN THE WHEEL. THIS HAS PLACED ME IN VERY DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. THE CAR IS UNDER 150,000 MILES, SO IT QUALIFIES FOR THE SPECIAL WARRANTY, BUT IT IS APPROACHING THE LIMIT, AND THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT IF IT HAPPENS AFTER 150,000 MILES, I WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. I AM CONCERNED THAT I HAVE HAD IT "FIXED" THREE TIMES AND IT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. I HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN, AND IT HAS LOST POWER STEERING WHILE THEY ARE IN THE CAR WITH ME.
Steering, Other or unspecified, Jan 11, 2018
WHEN DRIVING THE STEERIN WHEEL SHAKES, AND WHEN SITTING STILL IT WILL TURN ON IT'S OWN.BACK AND FORTH.
Steering, Dec 28, 2017
POWER STEERING SUDDENLY STOPS WORKING AT RANDOM TIMES AND VEHICLE IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL
Exterior lighting, Dec 19, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR HEADLAMPS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON FOUR OCCASIONS WITHIN APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE HEADLAMPS WHERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED EACH TIME BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000.
Seats, Dec 8, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHEN THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, THE BOTTOM OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT CALLED GREEN CHEVROLET (1703 AVENUE OF THE CITIES, EAST MOLINE, IL 61244, 309-792-1550). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Dec 7, 2017
CAR STATES ENGINE POWER REDUCE ON MY CAR, WILL BE DRIVING AND THE CODES WILL COME ON, SPEED REDUCED, TRACTION TURNED OFF, ACCELERATION IS SLOW. NO WARNING THIS IS GOING TO HAPPEN, CAN HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING HIGH SPEEDS OR REGULARS SPEEDS. HAS HAPPENED OR CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAY. IF YOU FIX ONE THING CODE SOME BACK SAYING IT'S ANOTHER THING. DON'T FEEL SAFE IN DRIVING THE CAR, NEVER KNOW WHEN THIS MODE WILL COME ON.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Electronic stability control (ESC), Nov 18, 2017
VEHICLE HAS ELECTRICAL LIGHTING ISSUES INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, SERVICE AIR BAG AND CHECK TIRE SENSOR IS FLASHING ON THE DASHBOARD WHEN U START THE CAR AND STAYS FLASHING, ON SOME OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY THROWS OFF THE TRACTION AND THAT LIGHT COMES ON
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Nov 6, 2017
A POLICE OFFICER PULLED BESIDE ME AND SAID MY BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING AT ALL. BRAKE LIGHTS WILL COME ON AND STAY ON OR WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL. TOOK THIS VECHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND IT HAS TO DO WITH THE CONNECTION WITH THE BCM. THOUGHT THIS WAS RECALLED BUT THERE IS NO RECALLS ON MY VECHICLE. I ASKED SOME OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME MODEL AND THEY ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD.
Other or unspecified, Nov 2, 2017
MY LOCKS ARE MALFUNCTIONING. AT TIMES, I AM LOCKED INSIDE MY VEHICLE. SOMETIMES CRAWLING AROUND THE VEHICLE AND TRYING MULTIPLE DOORS WILL ALLOW ME TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE AN EXTREMELY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. I PUT MY 4 YEAR OLD SON IN THIS CAR AND CONSTANTLY WORRY ABOUT WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF WE WERE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT OR EMERGENCY SITUATION.
Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 2, 2017
SMELL FUEL AND THERE IS A LEAK NEAR UPPER TANK BY THE FUEL PUMP.
Steering, Oct 27, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE STEERING SEIZED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, IT OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GORDON CHEVROLET (6301 E ROOSEVELT BLVD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149, (215) 537-2377) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED A MONTH LATER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT WAS REPLACED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 16, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS MOTHER-IN-LAW WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL WAS LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ALSO EMITTED A FUEL ODOR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE CITY CHEVROLET DEALER IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE IF THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Exterior lighting, Oct 12, 2017
I WAS PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE ONE DAY AND WAS TOLD THAT I HAD A HEADLIGHT OUT. MAY 1ST, 2016 MY HUSBAND WENT TO CHANGE THE BULB (PASSENGER SIDE) AND DISCOVERED THAT THE ORIGINAL HEADLIGHT SOCKET ITSELF HAD COMPLETELY MELTED (IMAGES ATTACHED). I ORDERED A NEW SOCKET FOR IT, AND IT WORKED FOR A LITTLE WHILE BEFORE GOING OUT AGAIN ABOUT A MONTH LATER. THEN, THE DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT AND WE DISCOVERED ONCE AGAIN THAT BOTH HEADLIGHT SOCKETS HAD MELTED (IMAGES ATTACHED). SO WE REPLACED BOTH HEADLIGHT SOCKETS AGAIN, AND THIS TIME THEY LASTED ABOUT TWO WEEKS AND THEY ARE BOTH OUT AGAIN AND I AM LEFT WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO DRIVE AT NIGHT BECAUSE MY HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING.
Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 15, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE FUEL PUMP VALVE SPRAYED FUEL ONTO THE FUEL TANK. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE RUN POSITION, THE ODOR OF FUEL WAS PRESENT NEAR THE EXHAUST. A DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.
Steering, Sep 4, 2017
THE POWER STEERING ON MY CAR HAS BEEN MAKING UNCOMMANDED INPUTS BOTH AT A STOP AND AT ALL SPEEDS THAT I DRIVE. I CAN FEEL JERKINESS IN THE STEERING MOST OF THE TIME WHICH FEELS LIKE A RAPID CHANGE IN STEERING BOOST. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY PROBLEM LIGHTS TO DATE. THE PROBLEM MANIFESTS ITSELF ABOUT 50% OF THE TIME.