Problems with 2008 Chevrolet Malibu POWER TRAIN

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

Timing chain on v-6 malibu ltz had to be replaced after only 62,000 miles and cost $1,700. traveling when engine light cam on and onstar said powertrain issue and get to shop immediately. oil changed at dealer and gm verified records. only used 89 octane gas. gm should bump up powertrain warranty to 10 years and 120,000 miles. timing chain defect is a very dangerous problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stopped accelerating without warning. the contact depressed the accelerator pedal with no response. the vehicle was pulled to the side of the road. the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was towed to the dealer but not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate, made and abnormal sound, and stalled. the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated that the wave plate in the transmission fractured due to high temperatures. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. while driving at 10 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the failure was related to the transmission but the details were not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 116,767.

Many bulletin's posted #09-07-30-012. my 2008 chevy malibu had about 85k miles on it. i had only owned it for about 2 years and bought it used as a college student and had an outstanding loan on it. i was driving to work one morning and started to notice when accelerating getting on the highway that it was taking more time for my car to shift into gear. as i continued to drive my car was it taking even longer to shift from 3rd to 5th gear then it would abruptly shift into gear delayed. i figured maybe it need transmission fluid since it only had 85k on it, and then when i would reverse it was very loose feeling. brought in to the shop and they said i needed a new transmission and the car was unsafe to drive. quoted me 2200 for a used transmission. looked online and saw several people with the same problem. i am just out of college so don't have that kind of money up front yet and i had a loan on the car still. chevy said i wasn't under 100k mile warranty bc car was more than 5 years old. i live on my own and need a safe vehicle to get to work everyday and did not have the money for a used transmission up front so had no choice to go lease a car and trade this now worthless car with this transmission issue in that i had a loan on. so car was worth a lot less now than my loan so i went into a new deal with negative equity resulting me taking on huge car payment to get out of this mess. chevy or gm need to recall this defect and take care of the customers affected and compensate those who were affected and took a huge loss in $ due this problem. i believe gm should be compensating me something for how much money i just lost unless they want to be known as a company who doesn't care about their customers and sells cars that transmissions go way before 100k miles....i will never buy or recommend them to anyone ever again if they do not rectify with good paying customers.

Vehical was at a complete stop, placed in the park postion, and key removed from igniation, without incident. as driver exited the vehical, the vehical proceeded to roll away. driver re-entered the vehical to try and start the vehical, but would not start. car appeared to be in the park position as per the indication of the gear shifter. to prevent the vehical from continue to be mobil, driver had to apply the emergancy break.

My 08 malibu ltz is having trouble shifting gears. i have to let off accelerator for it to shift gears. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 50 mph, there was extreme hesitation without warning. the vehicle eventually stalled. the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Dropped the car off at 12:00 noon on 07/23/15 for safety recalls (13036) and (14152) mickey said the car was ready my son and i picked it up, he drove home, loaded up, and made it to waco, tx. my son called me and said he could not put it in park or get the key out. i borrowed my neighbors trailer drove to waco it was dark so i just loaded up the car strapped it down and drove home mickey had called and said that the technician thought he: at first he started to say misplaced but then changed it to, left a clip out and to bring the car back but not to worry it would be safe to drive when i opened the hood in the morning to my surprise i found the clip tool that the technician left on top of the trans-axle wedged tightly between the shift cam and transaxle assembly i can tolerate ineptness but i can't tolerate being lied to if the clip was a problem that is the part that affects the recall in the first place, unsafe! if mickey was covering up for the technician's mistake of leaving the tool he used under the hood, at my son's expense that won't be tolerated i will take the car to capital chevrolet tuesday morning to check for any damage. also the under panel was not secured correctly and a nut left out. i won't be answering the phone please make all correspondence by e-mail. on 07/28/15 at 9:00 i took the car over to capitol chevrolet 6200 ih 35 austin, tx 78745 to inspect and check for damage after the tool left in the engine compartment was removed from the transaxle assembly the technician terry hamilton said there was no apparent damage but that the cable should of been connected by a clip not a worm gear clamp due to the chance of over tighten that could damage the cable assembly if the clip was truly forgotten did the gear clamp install itself? i sent an e-mail to chance covert (general manager) informing him of my experience

2008 malibu ltz.on jan 22 2015 the car failed to start had to be towed to langs.dealer.the shifter cable to the transmission fractured and broke. had to be towed to car dealer, replaced the cable and charged me $278.90. then i learned the malibu was on recall list from nhtsa.. the dealer told me the 4 speed transmissions were recalled, my car was 6 speed transmission not on recall list.

The automatic transmission would not shift correctly and would slip and not engage when i would step on the accelerator. general motors has a service safety bulletin out on the wave plate replacement but will not cover the cost of my repair. the document id 2294206 and also another number of 09-07-30-012. they have identified that the following list of vehicles have a problem 2008-2009 buick enclave,2008-2009chevrolet equinox, malibu, 2009 chevrolet traverse, 2007-2009 gmc acadia, 2007-2009 pontiac g6, 2008-2009 pontiac torrent, 2007-2009 saturn aura, outlook, 2008-2009 saturn vue. i can only hope that my complaint will cause a safety recall of the listed automobiles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while making a u-turn at approximately 10 mph, the gear shift failed to switch gears and the vehicle stalled without warning. in addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel seized without warning. the contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control , exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and 14v153000 (steering). the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the shift cable needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v224000 (power train) and 14e044000 (steering). the failure mileage was 50,500.

2008 chevrolet malibu power steering just went out. *mw the consumer also experienced problems with the shifter and the brakes. *jb

Gear shift indicator failed again. it was fixed under a previous recall back in july 2014. also there is an airbag light that has began to display, but chevy states that the recall covers 2008 impala, not the malibu models. *tr

Shifting cable is shredded won't go in park, backed into my garage thought is was in park but wasn't.can't get car in reverse now. there is 3 recall's on vehicle one which is this shift cable. can't get answer when this fix is going to be available.going on 6 months.is any one there going to get this company moving or not. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 3 mph attempting to shift into reverse, the shifter gear went to park and seized. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the shift cable failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 81,856.

2008 chevrolet malibu. consumer states he received 2 recall notices and has been experiencing problems with his vehicle that are outlined in the recall notice. *tgw

2008 chevrolet malibu. consumer writes in regards to gm recall #13036 and repair reimbursement. * ld

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. the contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 12v460000 (power train), nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), and nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

I stopped at a gas station to put gas in my car and, when i attempted to put car in park, it remained in drive and would not stop. upon taking my car to the auto shop, at the dealer where i purchased the car, they indicated to me that the transmission shift cable was damaged and needed to be replaced. upon further research, there was a recall for this issue by gm (recall # 14152). however, my vehicle was not specifically recalled even though i am now having the exact issue that has been listed in the recall. the auto shop is saying that i will have to pay for repairs related to this problem. i do not believe that i should have to do so. *tr

While driving 50 mph down the highway in my 2008 chevy malibu (106,800 miles) the traction control light came on and information center read "engine power deduced" and my car slowed to 20 mph almost immediately with no warning to me or the vehicles behind me. luckily there was a wide shoulder and i veered off to avoid being rear ended as i had my 3 child all in car seats in back. i called the dealership but as they weren't open yet, i did what i had to as one of my children is a special needs child and was almost time for his seizure medication and drove the car on to my mother in laws 4 miles away. i drove down the shoulder of the highway for approximately 1 mile to make it to my mother in laws turn then the next 3 miles to her house was less congested with traffic luckily. the car had a slight shake to it almost and something seemed like it was rattling almost under the hood but a slow rattle not like a knocking sound tho. after the dealership opened i took the car to them after shutting off and restarting car ran normal again. they said they could find the issue in the history. chevy told us the cam shaft solenoid had internal failure and needed replaced. we got it fixed and changed spark plugs and did a small tune up to make sure that was the whole issue solved. last night just a day later the same thing happened as my husband was driving the car. this is an issue with many newer chevy cars some still with just 50,000 miles on them. it is a major safety concern and needs to be addressed with gm in a recall i am afraid before more lives are taken due to faulty engineering and parts! please look into this further! chevy also found a crack in the exhaust manifold that they are replacing for free already as well as multiple other recalls we are awaiting parts for. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. when the transmission was shifted into drive and the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle automatically went into reverse. the failure occurred several times. the contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v224000 (power train) and 12v460000 (power train). the dealer replaced the gear lever with a plastic attachment five times, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 64,915.

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.

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.

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.

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

On or about july 1, 2014 i received a recall notice from gm, safety recall 14152, but was informed the part was not available to perform the recall service. since that time i have called the local dealership, apple chevrolet in tinley park, illinois (708) 336-3163, where i purchased the vehicle, on two occasions and was informed the part is still not available. today, during my call to the dealership to again check on the status of the part, after being informed the part is still not available, i was directed to call general motors directly and was given the number 1-800-222-1020. after speaking to the representative at general motors, [xxx], and giving the last eight digits of my vehicle identification number, i was informed that the part is available. gm is saying the part is available and my local dealership is saying the part is not available. can someone please help me? information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

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.

There is something wrong with the steering that cause the cruise control to accelerate while driving, there is issues with braking in the, the transmission is sticking or not always working, and the car shakes or requires you to force turn it at low speeds like up exist ramps. this has gone on for quite a while i have called several dealerships and the main number on the recalls and they just keep telling me no parts are available. this is my only car and i have no money for another how do they expect people to depend on their cars or survive when transportation is needed. why aren't these parts being made faster or why aren't people provided any other solutions? *tr

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

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

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

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

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.

Door locks stop working two years ago, noise with steering and power train. every time i turn it makes a crazy noise. *tr