We have classified the 68 complaints from 2008 Chevrolet Malibu about POWER TRAIN into the following categories.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 5 mph, the shift cable snapped. the vehicle was towed to monument chevrolet (3940 pasadena fwy, pasadena, tx 77503) where it was diagnosed that the shift tram was fractured and associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). the manufacturer was notified. the failure milage was 139,000.
Esc warning light, service esc, esc off, service traction, traction off lights are continuously coming on when driving, front end shudders/shakes when this happens and i lose speed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. while driving in reverse at 2 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle seized. the contact placed the vehicle into drive, depressed the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle seized. the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). the vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vin was not included in the recall and provided case number: 8-4540543149. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Takata recall. i'm complaining about my power steering it go's out when going around corners could cause a crash. as well as transmission shifts funny. cant put it on cruse control when driving cause brake system says active when brsakes not on
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle was recently included in a recall regarding the transmission shifter cable. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. whenever the contact attempted to shift into a gear, the shifter failed to lock into the desired gear position. the contact informed the dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired a second time. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that, due to the recall repair being completed, they would not be able to provide another repair. the nhtsa campaign number was not provided. the approximate failure mileage 81,728.
2008 chevy malibu power steering assist is lost, a message displays on the driver information center and a chime sounds to inform the driver. we were advised that this is not covered under the gm recall in 2014, per the recall general motors informed the national highway traffic safety administration that it would recall more than 1.3 million vehicles in the u.s. that may experience a sudden loss of electric power steering assist. per our dealer the 2008 chevy that we own is not covered under the recall however, we experienced the exact issue listed in the recall. to fix this issue the dealership is replacing the steering council which is costing us $600.
When trying to accelerate at a complete stop, the car will not go -- it seems to stall. when the car tries to shift from 3rd to 4th gear, the rpm's increase very high and the car will not shift until i release my foot from the accelerator. once it shifts, it will maintain speed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. while attempting to shift the vehicle from park to reverse, the vehicle failed to respond. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the contact stated that the transmission module and solenoid were updated and reset; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. while driving 20 mph and attempting to place the vehicle in reverse, the vehicle would not shift gears. the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, but it failed to start. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and repaired. the dealer was notified, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 128,000.
Transmission shift cable fractured while the vehicle was in motion. was able to move shifter in vehicle but gears did not change to that which was indicated. gm had a recall for this specific issue but for vehicles manufactured from may 16, 2003, through october 5, 2007 (gm's number for this recall is 14152, nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000). my vehicle was manufactured in 2008 (as indicated from the vin) but i feel the same issue from this gm recall also affected my vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. while driving 80 mph, the steering wheel began to drift and the transmission shifted erratically while several warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while the vehicle was in the park position, the key was stuck in the ignition switch. in addition, the gears shifted while the vehicle was in the off position. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the lock cylinder needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v460000 (power train). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 123,265.
Takata recall: hello my name is [xxx] i am constantly having problem with my chevy malibu 2008. my car shut off while still in drive on my way home on the street and then my gear shifted to park while again the car is in drive. i have bad electrical problems that i gotten fixed and it still acting up but what's is important is that my car is not driving and i cant start it at all. yes i got a new starter and its still responding the same. these problems been ongoing since i purchased it almost 3 years ago. can you please contact me and help me. thank you. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
Check engine light comes on.engine power reduced 99 %.sometimes engine dies while driving 40-55 mph.engine code p2135 is displayed on my code reader. the problem goes away after cycling the ignition switch several times.car is un-reliable.this problem can cause you to crash the car.i was driving on the highway and city street when this happened.
Intake manifold gaskets leaking bad, loss of steering at low speeds causing for manuel strength and transmission wouldn't change gears at 85,000 miles within the 1st i purchased the car