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Issues with Chevrolet Malibu POWER TRAIN by Years

The Chevrolet Malibu had plenty of problems with various aspects of POWER TRAIN as 767 complaints were lodged, most of which revolve around AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Models of 2010, 2009, 2011 appear to be the most susceptible to problems with POWER TRAIN.

Browse Chevrolet Malibu POWER TRAIN problems by years

2019 2 2018 21 2017 28 2016 59 2015 11 2014 31 2013 31 2012 38 2011 91 2010 116 2009 105 2008 79 2007 42 2006 40 2005 61 2004 64 2003 12 2002 5 2001 18 2000 26 1999 22

Do Chevrolet Malibu models have POWER TRAIN problems?

Below you may see the POWER TRAIN components and the number of complaints they received.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 99 COLUMN SHIFT 8 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 7 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 6 SEAL 4 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 4 DRIVESHAFT 3 AXLE SHAFT 3 AXLE ASSEMBLY 3 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 3 AXLE HUBS 2 FLOOR SHIFT 2 COOLING UNIT AND LINES 2 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 2 DRIVELINE 2 TORQUE CONVERTER 1 CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT 1

Worst Chevrolet Malibu Problems

POWER TRAIN
2010 Chevrolet Malibu September 4, 2010 Victims: 2 Mileage: 1000 miles

The contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely rough to turn. additionally, the air bag warning li...

POWER TRAIN
2001 Chevrolet Malibu October 4, 2010 Victims: 2 Mileage: 43000 miles

Car was forced off road then rolled over into on coming traffic. *tr

POWER TRAIN
2010 Chevrolet Malibu April 15, 2016 Victims: 2 Mileage: 45000 miles

Right now i have the service esc and service traction light on again for the 3rd time. i took each time to chevy classic in grapevine tx and they tol...

Recently reported POWER TRAIN problems on Chevrolet Malibu

The POWER TRAIN
2018 Chevrolet Malibu

Check engine light and reduced engine power vehicle won't accelerate on highway in traffic

The POWER TRAIN
2017 Chevrolet Malibu

When you shift to park a light comes on that says it isn't in park . so the lights will not shut off . you have to repeatedly shif from drive to park until it turns off . there are thousands of complaints online . it cost me 286.00 to fix it i was 1000 miles over my warranty.

The POWER TRAIN
2017 Chevrolet Malibu

For 3 months my 2017 chevy malibu has had the check engine light come on, and vehicle completely loose acceleration. at slow and high speeds with my 2 year old in the car. when the code is read it states it's the ecm p2138. this last time almost caused my vehicle to wreck with my family in the car. chevy has yet to handle the issue and like most cars it's not covered on warranty so because chevy has put out a faulty product we are being punished with high mechanical costs. this is not the first issue, i have have my chevy almost 3 years and have had it in for sensor issues reading the key fob and my car stranding me hours from home and not starting, and again for sensory issues putting the vehicle into park. when confronting chevy they state the issue with high cost to fix.

The POWER TRAIN
2017 Chevrolet Malibu

While driving on freeway going 70 mph, my traction control, check engine light, and a warning flash across my dashboard saying engine speed reduced. my car went from going 70 mph to 40 mph and wouldn't go any higher. i immediately got off the freeway took pictures of the lights. luckily i have a anti left device that reads off codes for my check engine like code p2138 is what came up. this is extremely dangerous, i had my [xxx] child in the car with me and was almost rear ended due to loss of power from such a high speed. *dl parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

The POWER TRAIN
2018 Chevrolet Malibu

The car lost power while i was operating it. i had to put it in park and restart it. i was in the middle of parking it on a city street.

The POWER TRAIN
2017 Chevrolet Malibu

When parking the vehicle and turning off the ignition the dash lights up "shift to park" had to work and work with it to get the car into park to where it could be exited from. took to dealer and with extended warranty had to pay $200 deductible for a fix that i have heard many are having with the 2016 and 2017 year model gm products.

The POWER TRAIN
2016 Chevrolet Malibu

Check engine lights blinks on and off car defects as if it will cut off found out its the piston and throttle body from fieldsman chevrolet now im out of a car with no loaner car because they are backed this car was called for recall for these repairs

The POWER TRAIN
2016 Chevrolet Malibu

On jan 6 2020. i was driving a 2016 chevy malibu, when the check engine light and engine reduce power light came on. i pulled over and let the car seat for maybe 10 mins. i restarted the vehicle and begin driving again (it was pulling normal). about 3 miles down the road i was making a left turn and the car stop pulling and the reduce engine power light comes on which leaves me in the middle of a intersection section causing a vehicle coming from my right side to slam into the side of vehicle deploying all of my airbags and making on-star assistance come on. in the result i have neck, back and side injury from the impact. which in the result i'm getting sued because my car stalled in the middle of the turn going left. my car was totaled out and my insurance don't want to pay the full value of what i was leasing it for. which i have to come out the pocket with expenses. after reviewing the "engine reduce power" and doing my research i come to find out it has been numerous complaints. i could have lost my life!

The POWER TRAIN
2016 Chevrolet Malibu

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while the gear shift lever was placed in the park position, the park warning indicator light illuminated indicating that the vehicle was not in park. the vehicle was taken to (watson chevrolet 625 w auto mall dr, tucson, az 85705 (520) 777-9425, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission control module failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. the failure mileage was approximately 27,000.

The POWER TRAIN
2008 Chevrolet Malibu

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.