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The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. After the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,687. Updated 11/06/15*ljupdated 11/10/15.
My sister an i was on a flight from los angeles, ca into dallas, tx at the airport we rented a car from national car rental to go onto shreveport. La to see our sister who was in her last days with her fight with cancer. We're on i-20 north driving along then all of a sudden the car steering went out of control, speeding going very fast i could not stop, the went over into the medin of i-20 steal travel fast went all the way over to the other side south i-20 still could not stop no brake we hit a car on the other side of the i-20 that what keep us from going off i-20 completely. No air bags deploy at my sister died on the spot of the crash, i was knot out and the had to be air lifted to the hospital in dallas, tx she went to the mordge in tyler,txi could not walk, shoulder broke, arm and legs we're in bad shape. The day i got out of the hospital the sister we're go to see die. Their never was a officer of the law to come an tell me any thing in regard to the crash, the gm chevrolet 2008 malibu we rented act just like the other gm vehicles in the ignition recall, the car engine, going out of control, steering i had no control , powers brakes not working i could not stop, no airbags deploy at all gm knew about the defect and my injuries and my sister death did not have to be not only that this model was not in the recall i need some answer as to way the very same thing happen to me and my in a fatal crash in this gm product a investigation need to be done and i need an wont answer to this crash, my will never be the same i need to know why please.
Passenger air bag will not arm all the time with passenger in seat. Still doing the same thing to date!
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving at any speed, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. In addition, the fuel gauge failed to display the accurate reading level and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. Additionally, the service traction warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised that the sensor in the steering column and the front driver and passenger side wheel sensors would have to be replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Messages: 1. Svs air bag, also when passenger in car, air bag is off.2. Svs tire monitor, also thinks i have a flat when all 4 tires are filled.
Power locks have only worked for front doors for as long as ive had the car, about a year..... Over the past month - service air bag light came on shortly after starting the car one day. A few weeks later, service esc and traction control popped up after starting the car. Now my power steering has gone out and does not reset upon restarting the car.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. After starting the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.updated 7/10/15the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated when there was no one sitting in the passenger seat. Updated 08/06/15
While driving down the road at about 20mph on city streets my power steering went out while i was turning left into a business and i was unable to turn the steering wheel. I had to turn the car off, then back on, and it would drive for a short while before power steering would shut off again, usually while making a left or right turn. The steering wheel also turns on its own while sitting still. I am unable to drive the car. Also, the steering wheel is making a grinding, popping noise and flashing "check airbag" messages when the car is turned on. I have researched this problem and found the power steering issue to be a broad gm vehicle problem. Chevy malibus from 2004 to 2010 i believe were all covered for a recall. My vin however is not on this list and i am suffering the same problems as all of these other chevy malibu owners. My vehicle has 128,xxx miles.
Air bar warning light and tire sensor warning lite both came on at the same time.took vehicle to dealer and was advised that that the drivers side air bag was faulty.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the check engine, dome light, door ajar sound, seat belt warning lights illuminated at the same time. The engine lost power after the above warning signals displayed. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the body control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred with seat belt and service air bags light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken back to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 88,845.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the service air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
The passenger air bag indicator light shows the passenger air bag is off when there is someone sitting in the seat, sometimes it works, sometimes not.this is a safety item and there should be a recall for this.
Air bag module is not working according to dealer. The air bag warning light came on and did not go off. This is a major safety item and should good for the life of the vehicle. Owners should not have to pay for this very expensive repair.
Passenger air bag error message that air bag sensor does not work.
"service air bag" kept coming on, maybe for a day or two then would go off for many days.did this for many months.this past may the message came on more than was off.had it serviced to replace the sensor on passenger side.very costly!!
I received a recall for my malibu and at about the same time my service air bag light came on with message on my radio screen, so i went to our gm dealer,he said parts were not in for the recall. When told about air bags he said they would check it out for $89.00. I called gm they said to take it back and they would take care of cost. I went back on 8/12/14 and was told $1386.00+tx for code 56 defective passenger presence module. I called gm again on 8/12/14 they said they would prorate cost. I paid $825.00 on 8/14/14. I'm grateful that they paid anything but again i'm upset because my car isn't worth much as a trade-in ( it's ingood shape plus lower millage) but i was forced into fixing something that shouldn't be a problem. I didn't dare drive it, because the light only can on sporadically and i sometimes have grandkids with.
While driving or not driving the steering wheel shakes vigorously and the power steering warning light comes on. Then the brake lights come on when i'm not touching them.when i do apply the brakes the lights go out. Then have to apply a generous amount of pressure to get them to come on. I constantly keep getting the light service esc then it says it is off. I turn off car and it resets but after 2 or 3 minutes it comes back on. I also keep getting a seatbelt light as to buckle up and i'm already wearing seatbelt. The steering gets hung while driving pulling to either side of the road.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.while driving approximately 55 mph with the cruise control activated, the steering column spontaneously locked up.the contact lost control of the vehicle.the vehicle was completely destroyed.the air bags failed to deploy until minutes after the crash.the contact has pictures and a police report was filed.the dealer and manufacturer did not assist.the failure and current mileages were 88. Updated 10/14/08updated 10/16/08.
Service air bag light is on
Service airbag light came on when starting vehicle. Brought to dealer. Was told both front impact sensors had failed. Very expensive fix.
Air bag warning light comes on and says to service airbags. Will stay on until i turn off the car and restart it. Will do this every couple of days. I have pictures of it.
The contact rented a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving at an unknown speed on the expressway, the contact swerved to avoid debris from another vehicle.as a result, she struck a guardrail.the air bags failed to deploy.the vehicle caught fire and exploded, but there were no injuries.the fire department was called to the scene.the vin and mileages were unknown.
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.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.
Airbag off light stays on
My gas tank started leaking for no reason (no wear and tear-every mechanic said that is almost unheard of), my power windows and lock stopped working 2 years after purchase and was told that i had to pay almost $300 to fix each motor for the door locks and windows, the service airbag light has been on for more than a year, my ac also have issues; the sensor and thermostat has been changed 6 times within the last 4 years. I am sick of all of these issues and have no assistance with it. No matter how many times i called the local dealerships here, coincidentally, my warranty was up on every issue i faced. Gm has really taken a lot of money out of my pockets. I was informed of the power steering issue and was told my vehicle would be in the shop for 1 day, which turned into 5 days, and i was denied to be reimbursed for the rental fees, which were almost $600. Someone needs to do something about these issues, because my car is extremely unsafe for myself and 3 children. The windows will not go up or down at times, whether the vehicle is parked or not. The ac is the same issue, the parts will go out whether i am driving it or not. The gas leak issue is awful, because the car wreaks of gas, and my car burns gas whether it is powered on or not. The door locks have not worked since the end of 2010 and we have to manually lock and unlock. The issues with my car are there 24/7, and happens if the car is in motion or not. Although, the issues i have been having have been going on for a while, except the gas leak issue which is recently, i have no choice but put the start as today's present date, because each issue started at different times and continue to cause issues, even after many attempts to repair with some issues.
The passenger side air bag on/off light started to turn off and on while a passenger of 108 pounds was sitting in the seat. The red air bag light also was showing on the dashboard coming on then off. The air bag on/off light eventually stayed off after two days of the same things happening and the red air bag light on the dash is constantly on with a message to service the air bag. I took it to my local chevrolet dealership and was told that it was a sensor and it would cost $800.00 for the part alone and $100.00 - $150.00 for labor.
"service air bag" kept coming on, maybe for a day or two then would go off for many days.did this for many months.this past may the message came on more than was off.had it serviced to replace the sensor on passenger side.very costly!!
Driving downtown des moines my message center started dinging, the message output was: "power steering" the steering wheel began moving on its own back & forth, jerking and grinding. At one point jerked out of my hand. It became almost impossible to continue. I pulled into a convience store, bought power steering fluid and started the vehicle. The steering seemed normal. The car was not low on fluids, i didn't travel far before it happened again. By the time i made it home my ribs were hurting from trying to manauver the car home. This malfunction is the eps system and recalls of the 2008 began in 2014. My vin# wasn't included on the list. However, my car has the same problem. At one point my steering wheel jerked so hard it yanked steering wheel away from my grip and i came close to hitting another vehicle. Prior to the above occasion, i would be stopped at a signallight and the steering wheel grinded jerked back and fourth and unfettered.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the engine remained running after shutting off the vehicle. The contact had to forcibly shift the key around in the ignition to get the engine to shut off. After restarting the vehicle, the air bag service warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. The current and failure mileage was 31,700.
The air bag light comes on and it says to be serviced. Sometimes it comes on and it can stay off for long periods of time. The service air bag light can come on while the car is in motion and then turn off, sometimes it does stay on. My vehicle is giving a strong smell of fuel coming from the rear of the car. I notice it being a stronger smell after i station it after a drive. I have not seen a noticeable leak yet. I will have a mechanic check that for me.
Red air bag light is on also service air bag message is on. This is on while stationary and while moving. No issues to the vehicle that would have caused this to occur.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that after stopping at a stop sign, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there was one injury reported. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the driver side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the air bag was deploying from the driver seat and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact that a sensor failed, but it was not a concern. In addition, the contact observed a leak coming from the vehicle and took the vehicle back to the dealer. It was diagnosed that the head gasket failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, one month later, the contact observed a leak again, the check engine warning indicator illuminated, and an abnormal clicking noise was heard. The dealer diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced due to the head gasket being previously repaired improperly. The engine was replaced. One month later, the vehicle would not start and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring was done improperly and not up to safety standards. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 93,723.
My "service air bag" sign lights up on my dashboard at random.i had it looked at by a local chevrolet service center last summer (2014).they came up with several scenarios that added up to more than 1,700 dollars.the problem is still not fixed.i wrote the chief executive officer of the general motors corporation to try to get any further fees associated with the air bag problem waived, because i thought 1,700 dollars was enough, and they did not agree to my request.in the meantime, i'm hoping that i don't have a seriously dangerous problem with my air bag.thank you for your time.
I was driving down a bridge when the vehicles in front of me came to a sudden stop, i hit my brakes and slid into the back of a dodge ram and then was rearended by a chevy tahoe. My airbags never deployed and a light flashed in the dash saying check airbags. I wasn't aware this could be a defect in my vehicle at the time, it has since be totaled.
According to witness, my son was stopped at a red light on a two lane main road (on each side).his 2008 chevy malibu was on the outer lane when all of a sudden veered to the left as if heading towards a driveway ( when he originally was going straight to pick up a co worker).the car immediately jerked to the right, crashing into a tree, where parts of the vehicle became embedded into the tree.my son passed away instantly.the speedometer registered 66 mph at impact. His original speed was approximately 35mph especially since he was just stopped at the light.the witness was coming from the opposite side and stopped his car when he saw my son's vehicle crossing into his lane towards oncoming traffic.
Front end was wreck, daughter lip busted , no airbag explode
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the driver side front and rear air bags deployed erroneously with the illumination of the air bag warning lights. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and also stated that toxic fumes emitted from the air bags once deployed. The contact and a passenger, as well as a child passenger, sustained minor injuries from the shards and fumes of the air bag. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that there was no failure and the repair of the air bags could cost approximately $5,000 at the contact expensive. The dealer offered no further assistance. The manufacture was not notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 67,000. The vin was not available.
Air bag light came on dash, dealer says the harness is bad, and airbag will not function and needs to be replaced. This is not covered by any warranty or recall, however the forums online are filled with people with the same complaint.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While the contact's vehicle was stationary, it was rear ended by another vehicle. All of the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel upon impact. The air bag did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained significant injuries to the head and a temporary loss of orientation. The passenger sustained injuries to the back. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic repaired the vehicle by resetting the air bag indicator, and the driver's seat belt and gear shift assembly were replaced. Ed bozarth chevrolet (5501 drexel road, las vegas, nevada 89130, (702) 967-5500) was made aware of the crash. In addition, the contact referenced several occasions of becoming locked out and locked in the vehicle. Also, on one occasion, the transmission became stuck in the reverse position while driving various highway speeds. The manufacturer was made aware of the crash and other failures. The failure mileage was unknown.
Bought my car 3 months ago from a chevy dealership, 3 days later my service airbag lights came on. I took it back to the dealership and was told i would have to pay to get it fixed, they said that my airbags would not deploy if this light was on. Why should i pay for a safety feature that should not have problems? its like selling a car with a passenger seatbelt only. I do not feel i should have to pay for my airbags to be worked on. With all of the recalls for airbags i think they missed my year make and model. Its rediculous
My airbag light is on airbag issues, i have had my headlights checked three times and they keep going completely out there is an issue with the headlights the steering is always shaky its been an ongoing issue with my car
An airbag warning light shows on and off advising that the airbag system needs checked.
Driving on straight road and car suddenly pulled right onto the shoulder. It felt like the car lost its steering capacity. Tried to correct the steering onto the road and then car spun 180, then hit ditch. Car rolled over 100 ft. In air and landed on wheels. The front, nor side air bags deployed even when car struck the side on the ground. Canada has recalled 67,000 vehicles due to power steering motor control module defective. Gm needs to recall these in the us before someone gets killed. (it almost killed us if we didn't have our seatbelts on!)
My son was driving home from college and his driver and passenger curtain airbags and driver seat airbags deployed for no reason.he did not hit anything and nothing hit him.he sustained mild injuries due to this malfunction of the airbags.he will be going to the doctors due to residue in the eye, a burning feeling on side of face, and neck hurting.
On several occasions i received a message on the console "power steering" and could not turn the wheel. I would be in a parked position or pulling out (in reverse) of a parking spot.i would turn the car off and back on and the message would go away.also i got a message regarding the passenger side air bag was not working.this would happen each time i would start the car and it would stay on.
Service air bag light is ontaken to garage scannedno errorsresetlightback ontaken back to garagescanned again no error code.this issue should be up for a recall.
Service passenger airbag light has been coming off and on intermittently. This has only occurred when a passenger is in the seat. When warning light comes on, passenger airbag light shows "off".
First time car was in park. Then the traction control light comes but doesn't turn off. Also message pops up saying to service traction control. Next was stationary, i stopped at a light and the car just shut off. Next was stationary and the car turned on but then the cluster instrument lights didn't come on it was completely dark. Also while in motion car rpm didn't read anymore and it was shifting hard. Another thing it says service tire sensor and service airbag
Electrical and module problems safety hazards with traction control.tc on when it should not be.fuel system problems.car powers off during driving.gm refused repair without charging 120 to look at.had to disconnect fuses and had to pull actuators pressure.sensors fuel and electrical.door latches going up and down even when car is off.cannot drive highway.gm refused vehicle from repair or compensation.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the air bags unexpectedly deployed without warning. The dealer and manufacturer denied assistance with repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 70,000.
Went i bought the car had been give problem now the car smell like is leaking gas and the airbag system turn on my front wheel crack went i turn right or left i took to the dealership they said they fix the problem but still does same thing they don't help anything make me waste my time my car i peace [xxx] i wanted my all my money back.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The service airbag light came on and too the car to the dealer.dealer stated that the code was "diag sir b0081 (71) pss1 invalid data received pps/3025".dealer stated that the passenger airbag may, or may not work properly in the case of an accident.the sensor in the passenger seat is not working properly.dealer stated that the issue was the responsibility of the customer and not the manufacture.
Cars purchased on october 31st 2018 the car can i pass inspection with no one to dmv they gave us a call back saying the car was totaled in the salvage car declared in 2016 the car should not have been sold for $2,700 when contacted dealer he refused to give us our money and he said only i can get another car if ipay your car notes at this time would just like for my money to be refunded the vehicle cannot pass inspection and is unsafe to be driven on the street i would like my money back he's putting my life in danger
A few weeks ago my wife was driving here 2008 malibu and she smelled a slight burning and very strong chemical odor in the car, shortly after that the service warning light came on for the air bag system.windows had to be opened for the remainder of the 30 minute trip. Sometime later my wife removed something from the front passenger seat and notice a color change to circular pale yellow with a central charred mark in part of the cover material,upon touching seat cover material disintegrated and disappeared into the seat.a picture is attached of the passenger seat. Later i investigated the service light and found b0081 symptom 71 was set.i believe the seat sensor shorted out causing the seat cover and foam to smolder possibly on its way to an open flame before the power sourcefailed. The vin number [xxx]. A copy of this letter will also be send to the nhtsa.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Takata recall,the vehicle constantly displays service air bag system and will not activate. Doesnt matter if in motion or not the warning goes on and off at random.
Have had two accidents in this vehicle both front end collisions and the airbags never deployed. Also the rims are no good tires keep loosing air.
Air bag warning light came on during the first 24 hours after we purchased thevehicle.a part in the steering column had to be replaced.
Have had two accidents in this vehicle both front end collisions and the airbags never deployed. Also the rims are no good tires keep loosing air.
I work 50 min away from home and i was onnthe highway and in the middle of traffic my steering wheel got hard and i swerved into another lane almost hitting another car so i took it to a shop and they looked it over and told me it was a recall on this problem a long time ago.so i'm wondering why i didn't get notified of this ? and i also told him none of my windows work and he said they recalled out for electrical problems also and now i'm here thank you
On sunday 08/07/2016 my 2008 malibu failed to start. After testing the battery and starter,it was determined by ntb in charleston sc that the ignition switch had failed. I called several chevrolet dealers early on 08/08/2016 to see if they could repair under recall warranty. They said they could not help me the same day, and my car is stranded far from home. If ntb is able to fix the problem so that i can drive my car back home, i strongly believe gm should reimburse me for the cost of repairs and towing.
The car had an issue with the syatem setting a code to check transaction and esc and the brake lights would stick on. This happened about once every 2 or 3 months. Now that the gm recall has been done it is setting these same codes 2 or 3 times a day. But instead of my brake lights being on, the brake lights don't work, my cruise control doesn't work, my tail lights don't work the car still says service transaction and esc daily. This recall has made my problem much worse. It is dangerous to drive as i never know if my tail lights and brake lights are working or if my antilocks or stabilization systems work. Gm needs to find a different solution to this problem.
2008 chevrolet malibu.consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration issues.the consumer stated as she attempted to accelerate, the vehicle did not move for several seconds. The engine kept revving and making a loud sound. The odometer went from 60 mph to 0 and the tachometer vacillated from two to five. Suddenly, the vehicle accelerated. Then the engine began revving again and the situation repeated itself. The vehicle was unable to maintain a steady speed and when it slowed down again,the consumer was nearly rear-ended. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostictest, which revealed the pressure control solenoid internally shorted out.
My tail lights are not working, they randomly went out however brakes blinker ect all still work multiple forums say people have had the same issue just google it. They went out at night in a canyon, i could have been severely hurt had an officer not noticed.
My chevy 2008 malibu, the power locks stopped working on 3 out of 4 doors.
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.
Door lock actuator failed in rear, driver's side door.
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.
My ignition switch went bad. All other components working fine. I drove it at 7am with no issues. Parked until 3pm, went to start and i had power but absolutely no start or crank.
All the dash board lights coming on and off then car would not start all the computers burnt out don't see how 1,400 dollars later she got it back some things don't work as they did.they said she did somethingto it. She's a 78 year old woman she can't even check oil. So u tale me what happen it. Ithink there was a problem and blamed it on her , i had to pay the bill she could not. This car dose not steer rite. This car steers from side to side never in the center. An when the wind blows its 5 times worse. They say its fine.it's a hard car drive u have to work the steer the car turn signals keep breaking.been this way since she bought it.
I purchased a 2008 chevy malibu one year ago and has had steering and electrical problems after 2 months of ownership. The biggest problem is the power steering and lack of control. When the car is in park or driving, the steering wheel shakes and makes loud noises. When i'm driving, the wheel will jerk left and right and feel "stuck" in certain positions. I am terrified to drive the car because the wheel will turn and stick at any given moment... It has turned and stuck going into oncoming traffic on the street and highway. There is also issues with the car door locks going up and down, and i have replaced the headlight bulb twice within a year. I noticed the turning light/blinker going fast and slow and a couple of times the car speakers have gone in and out. My dealership has sent me around in circles with no care if this gets resolved. I contacted gm and i have a case number but no one has given me a resolution or even suggested help by gm or my dealership.
Initially the left rear door lock malfunctioned - approximately 17 months after purchase, would not unlock; problem continued and then the door would not lock. Spoke with gm dealer - not covered, parts cost $165 plus, the next lock to malfunction was the front passenger door, would not unlock; problem continued and then the door would not lock. Contacted gm dealer - no recall notice out, no warranty coverage. Contacted gm customer care - no recall or warranty coverage.the latest door lock to malfunction is the right rear door, will not lock or unlock. Whet to gm dealer for diagnostic service - cost $ 58.80, informed, "need right front an both rear door lock actuators, $ 784.24 installed - have to order." ironically, the entry alarm system still functions if it has been set although the door appears, and actually is, unlocked.
The main concer i have is(1)while driving and car in motion on a city street, the car accerlerated on it's own. Almost caused an accident. This has happen several more times since.(2)the car begins to slow down. I cannot drive more the 10 mile per hour, the rpm gage goes high but the car does not.(3)also, the car abs light comes on with normal driving in the city, unknown cause.(4)the car seems to have electrical issues, i've changed head lights twice, horn fuses blown multiple times, the air conditioner has gone off 3x now, and on the heat/air control panel makes a clockng noise, even if i want to use the wipers.
Upon starting the vehicle, all 3 brake lights turn on and remain on.the lights remain on until the brake pedal is depressed.at that point the lights turn off.if you press the pedal again, they will come back on, but only if you slam your foot on the brake.the lights cycle on every 5 seconds, providing you depress the brake to turn them off.primary concern is that no one knows when you are going to stop and when you do stop, the brake lights turn off (with a hard push on the pedal).it appears this problem only occurs at night.i have brought my car to a chevrolet dealership 3 times regarding the issue.every time it just 'stops'.no remedy.the problem remains unsolved.
When the car was started the information panal was not reading,it consisted of mostly dashes. The car was running much louder than normal and the check engine light came on. It started saying service traction and engine power loss. I placed the car in drive, the interior lights started flashing and locks went up and down rapidly. I shut the car off and re started it, attempted to see if it would drive but it had no power, could only reverse and there seemed to be no power steering. The next day i started the car again, this time no immediate issueuntil i pulled out on to the street. The steering wheel was tight, and the car failed to accelerate. Loss of engine power was on the dash, engine and traction lights remained on. Restarted the car and i was able to park again. The car remains at the dealer after being towed a week ago, and they are unsure of the cause. This is extremely dangerous,especially if it were to happen on the highway i would not have had any control of the car and most definitely would have caused an accident.
The door lock actuators have failed in the front drivers side door and the rear passenger side door.the door locks do not operate or only operate intermittently when using the electronic door lock/unlock feature on either the key fob or the door switch.the door locks also do not operate when the vehicle is shifted into or out of park, potentially leaving the doors either unlocked while the vehicle is operating or locked after the vehicle is shifted into park.the biggest concern with the locks is in the placement of the manual pull on the rear doors.i have 2 small children in child seats that have been temporarily locked in the vehicle when the rear doors fail to unlock.the rear door lock pull is located near the "c" pillar of the vehicle instead of a more conventional "b" pillar location, making manual access to the door lock pull impossible from the passenger side of the vehicle.if the passenger in incapable of unlocking the door themselves (such as in the case of small children or the disabled) another person has to either climb over the front seats or across the rear seat from the drivers side to access the passenger and/or door lock pull to unlock the door.i feel that this is a safety hazard for certain vehicle occupants as well as for the vehicle operator, who may believe that the vehicles doors are in a locked position while the vehicle is in motion, when in fact, they may not be.
Low beams on my 2008 chevy malibu intermittently turn off and on. Initially, i thoughtbulbs had died so i replaced one then the other, however, same issue still exists. Sometimes when i am driving at night on the freeway, both lights will just go out.i have pulled over and giggled wires to lights and usually i can get at least one to go back on, however,this is an extremely dangerous default that should be resolved before a deadly accident happens as a result of headlamps not functioning properly.
While driving the door locks started locking/unlocking.speed did not affect the frequency of roughly every 30 seconds for 5 minutes then stopped.heard alarm chime no warning lights or information on the display.car continues to lock/unlock while driving and while in park.also happens while the car is parked an keys out of ignition??has continued now over week.
Remote lock would not work on driver's door.
I have had nothing but trouble with this car.i should have kept exact records, but i haven't. The first issue was the factory battery in 2008.it exploded in the car within 5 months, they stated that this was not covered under warranty.i have replaced 3 batteries in this car.i have had 4 sets of tires.i have had to change the front headlights 2 times.i had the entire computer system go down 2 years ago and had to replace.when i reached out to the place i purchased the car, they wanted to charge me outrageous amounts of money.so, all of my work has been done at another auto mechanic.of course, because of that they are not willing to do anything because the work was never done with them.i believe there is something wrong with the electrical system, along with the suspension, and god only knows what else.i am currently getting ready to replace the headlights again, along with i am needing new tires on the front end after only 4 months.i have had this car for 6 years.
While in motionbrake light stays on.
Automatic door lock failed to open when transmission was put in park.the only way to open the door was to pull up on lock knob which was almost impossible due to limited mobility (arthritis in shoulder).needed to remove seat belt, slide over and sit on console to reach lock knob. Automatic locks still engage when car is put in drive but will not open when put back in park.i can not easily or quickly exit the car with this failure.gm says not a safety issue since automatic locks are only a convenience and older cars were not equipped with automatic locks.however, on older cars the door would unlock when the door handle was pulled.on the malibu pulling up on the lock knob is the only way to exit the car.cost to have dealer repair $300.an internet search reveals automatic door lock failures are very common.
When i drive the car it drives fine. In the morning when i try to leave at 7 or 8 it refuses to turn on until it is warm i guess. There's definitely an electrical issue i've only had the cat for 2 months and when it does start it says power steering and service esc. Sometimes i can't even drive over 20. It's definitely an issue that needs recalled.
The driver's side rear door lock no longer works when using the power lock button.it must be actuated manually- by manually lifting the knob up.the main problem is the knob is located to the rear of the door and is not accessible unless you are in the back seat- the knob cannot be raised from the front seat area of the vehicle in order to unlock the door to help occupants exit the vehicle, especially in case of emergency. The lock pull knob is located in a poor position.
My 2008 chevy malibu ltz 4 cylinder lost complete power to the power steering today while driving 10 mph. Luckily i'm young and strong and was able to turn the car into a parking lot and safely exit it. I saw that this model does not have power steering fluid so now i need to contact the dealer and fix this problem as this was very scary. I saw that many many others have had this problem so a recall needs to be made.
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
The power door locks (their assemblies) on all doors have gone bad. This prevents the unlocking of any door from the outside and back doors from inside very difficult forpeople in the front seat which can trap infants or others inside. For all doors to go bad at such a low mileage and newer car is not normal. Doors initially started going bad 3 years ago. Other owners have the same issue and dealers appear to also know this issue is common as they check for it without request. Gm should reimburse owners for previous repairs and fix any other non- functioning door locks as this is a safety issue. Please note that all doors do not have keyed locks and all doors try to automatically lock when vehicle is placed in gear.
Passenger doors will not lock (or unlock ) with the remote or manual push button switch on drivers arm rest.the only way to lock (or unlock) rear doors is crawl over front seats to manually pull up lever on back side of door. Or.......use the electric windows and lower rear windows to reach in from outside......which anyone that lives in a coldclimate knows you don't lower an electric window in cold weather.....have been to the dealer numerous times and they refuse to cover anything.....what if i have my grandson strapped in a car seat in the back seat and an emergency arises ? how do i "quickly" get him out???this is a very common situation with the chev. Malibus. Plus there are numerous issues with the front end and steering components.
So my headlight passenger side to be exact the light keeps going out an i've change the bulb at least 3 time in the last month and a half.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.while driving between 20-40 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and then the accelerator pedal.the vehicle jerked violently and was taken to the dealer twice; however, the failure persists.the current mileage was 8,432 and failure mileage was 7,900. Updated 10/14/08updated 10/23/08.
2008 chevrolet malibu 4 door sedan. I purchased the car and approx. One month after purchase the front passenger door lock failed to operate, i took it to the dealer the car was purchased from and they fixed it under the warranty. Approx. One year after the passenger door lock incident, both driver side door locks failed.took the car back to the dealer and they wouldn't fix it because i was 200 miles over my warranty.approx. 3 months later the rear passenger door lock failed as well. I cannot unlock the back doors, and have to use the key to unlock the front door.i have two small nephews in car seats and my concern is that if they are in the vehicle during an incident that i will not be able to get the children free from the back seat because of the door locks.they cannot reach the lock itself so they would be trapped. For myself to fix the door locks would cost more than three monthly payments on the vehicle and in the economy that is very high.i would prefer to have a safe vehicle with no concerns about the safety of my vehicle to have to worry about when traveling with my nephews. After doing some research i have discovered this is a wide spread issue with this make and model. Considering this i believe it is a problem that gm needs to address.
The door lock actuator failed on all doors.this is a common problem and should be a recall with gm.check the forums to see the number of people with the same problem.the doors will not unlock/lock from key fob or from driver's door panel.
While driving, the vehicles brake lights will suddenly illuminate even when the brakes are not being pressed. When this happens, i tap the brakes and the lights go off, only to turn on again within a few seconds of no longer being pressed. Also, in my dash panel i am receiving a "service traction" and "service esc" warning. This occurance has happened before and was corrected in 2014 after a recall was issued - however the same issue is happening again.
I am having similar issues as others with wiring/electrical. Latest incident involved loss of ac/defrost/level controls. Prior to this loss, there was a very strong burning smell coming thru the vents when the control level was set to 1-4. There were no visible sparks or fire; however, the wiring under the glove department was extremely hot. Although there wasn't a fatality or visible fire other risks were involved. My family was in the car (adults & children) & we were 500 miles from home (returning from vacation). Being on the road, narrowed options on identifying the root cause. The air remained off & windows were down for the remainder commute in 90 degree rainy weather. There are other issues of concern. The engine light is now on??? the same issue occurred in nov 2012 with the heater. At this time, when the wires were examined it "magically" started working. In january 2012, the door chime became very faint, the seatbelt chimes when in use, & the front door speakers do not work. In 2009, the door locks began to malfunction. Sometimes they will lock sometimes they will not. I find it very disturbing that a recall has not been issued; it is very clear there is a safety hazard. I hope you take this issue seriously!
Headlights not working proper and leaking gas tank just bought the car used a week ago the gas leaks while im driving
The electric power steering has went out on my car all of a sudden. It also would come back on and while i am driving it will suddenly go out as well. It has been continuously happening.
Esc lights, and traction stability control lightscome on and off often, regardless of current weather conditions. I noticed it happens more when the weather is cooler. Started around 29k miles on my car. When the warning lights come on, my break lights stay on. Computer doesn't kick back any codes unless the warning lights that are on.
I bought a 2008 chevy malibu ltz from dave smith auto in kellogg, idaho, picked it up on june 6, 2008, drove it to casper, wy. On 7/22/08, car won't start, find out it is the body control module (has to do with anti-theft, etc.), as of today's date, august 13, it still sits in the shop awaiting the part from chevy, who says they will not have a part available until sept./oct. Because all the parts now are being put into their new cars.i have about 1400 miles on it, and it is inoperable.what good does a warranty do when there are no parts available to fix their defective parts?i have called chevy's so-called customer assistance, and the girl that's assigned to my case can't do anything but call the local dealer, which i can do, and call the parts department, who give her information contrary to what they're giving the local dealer.i want my money back.
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
Brake lights would be on when not applying brakes and brakes lights would not come on when applying brakes - esc and service traction indicators remained on. On the way to have this problem repair for the 3rd time, the engine loss power while i was driving approx 75mph on an extremely busy interstate. One of the scariest moments of my entire life. Pulled over, put the car in park & then is shutoff. The engine light came on at the same time as the reduced engine power warning. After waiting awhile, i restarted the car and was able to get to the dealership. Service tech said the brake lights worked find - he had no evidence that they were staying on. He said the esc & traction was related to the reduced engine power & i needed to have the throttle body replaced - $550. Had the throttle body replaced and driving home-approx 30 mins later-the car starts doing weird idle things. In park the rpm hand flucuated between 1.5-2 and then out of nowhere 3.0-in park, not applying gas or brakes. I had to apply brakes and put the car in gear to make it stop. When i released the brakes at the stoplight-not applying gas-car accelerated to 20 mph on it's own. Called dealership back-they implied it was my fault for leaving the lot if something was wrong. The only thing that the car did before leaving dealership was for approx 5 secs it was a tad be louder than normal when i started the engine. The other problems did not present until after i was several miles away (interstate) and more so when i was off the interstate where there was more slowing, stopping, etc. I parked after my concern increased. Turned the car and then restarted after a period-that is when it idled up to 3.0 rpms in park-people walking by looked at me strange as if i was sitting in the parked car just pressing the gas-not. I am just as terrified to drive the car tonight as i was before it was repaired earlier today.
Driving on the freeway, tried to switch lanes and vehicle's traction went out of control, making the vehicle had unstable, tried to controlled the car, but there were other vehicles driving next to the car which resulted in a multiple car crash, had recently received a recall letter from gm stating that the car had that problem but they did not have the parts available, they were going to contact me as soon as the parts were available but up to today i have not heard anything from general motors.
Pulling out of my parking space my steering wheel got stiff. I put car in park restarted car and it loosened up but as i started to drive itthe power steering light came on and now my steering wheel is starting to shake and my engine light is on.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the check engine and abs warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that when the front driver seat was adjusted, all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. While at a traffic stop, the brake was applied but the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 124,169.
On multiple occasions while driving, speed doesn't change outcome, door locks will continue to lock and unlock by themselves and car alarm will go off and will set itself while driving down the road. This is very distracting to the me, the driver and to the drivers around my car. Thus potentially causing a crash. Also, the brake lights will illuminate until you press the brake pedal then they go off. This is definitely backward! the doors will unlock, sometimes. However, you will have to guess which ones will unlock. Usually, the ones that unlock are the front-right passenger and back-left passenger. The reason the unlock is because they don't lock! no one can "duplicate the problem". The driver door and right-back door sometimes are unable to be opened. This requiring me to find a door that can be opened or that did unlock and climb through to the drivers seat. All of this while making sure my autistic son and daughter remain safe in a parking lot.this is very unsafe, as i park in a parking garage several times a week on a college campus. Unfortunately, neither key less remotes work either! most recently the shifter cable has broken. The care wouldn't budge. Chevy was notified, we were told to have it towed to the closest chevy dealer. Just to be charged a diagnostic fee, we told them the problem, and they decided not to cover it under the power train like we were told would happen. Then two weeks ago, the shifter cable broke again! this seems very odd. The entire time i have had this car when i press the accelerator pedal it feels like the car is running out of gas or like its having a hard time shifting. This has been reported from the beginning with no help. So, this is my last reach out for help. As i hear about all the carjackings, cars getting stolen and robbed, i just think my car is an open invitation! please help. Chevy wouldn't help us even under warranty.
I have had the car for almost 2 years the computer crashed (code u0100 ecm pcma) unfortunatelythe car doesn't start at all so now i may have to get a new car becausethe car lot doesn't want to pay for it.
Takata recall transmission gear shifter cable keeps breaking i was getting ready to put my car in drive and the gear wasn't catching
I brought a 2008 chev malibu ls that had a lot of problems and the dealer refuse to give me my money back the came with a warranty but the warranty didn't cover the thing that need it to be fix the car had a bad catalyst covert and electrical problems the car has been hit all around i bought the car from e&s auto sales in south hackensack new jersey don't know elias it's nothing but the crook refuse to give my money back and give this to a lot of other people and he needs to be stopped i contacted the better business bureau consumer affairs and new jersey dmv
While driving or not driving the steering wheel shakes vigorously and the power steering warning light comes on. Then the brake lights come on when i'm not touching them.when i do apply the brakes the lights go out. Then have to apply a generous amount of pressure to get them to come on. I constantly keep getting the light service esc then it says it is off. I turn off car and it resets but after 2 or 3 minutes it comes back on. I also keep getting a seatbelt light as to buckle up and i'm already wearing seatbelt. The steering gets hung while driving pulling to either side of the road.
The automatic door locks on the passenger side of my car stopped working (but occasionally start working off and on). I didn't realize this until a few days later. I feel like this is a huge safety issue knowing that at any moment a stranger could walk up to my car, at any stoplight or stop sign and be able to freely open my doors and enter my car with ease. The door locks will randomly work here and there without my knowing and this is not ok! this defect raises the probability of someone being able to get into my car freely without me ever knowing, or be able to get into my car while i'm sitting at a stoplight. I am very concerned for my safety in this matter and wish to have gm fix the issue considering the many online forums with thousands of people having the same issue on these cars at about 80000 miles.
The door lock actuators on all 4 doors do not operate, i have to use the key to unlock the drivers side door then climb over the seats to unlock the rear doors and reach across to unlock passenger door.
My wife and i were traveling on interstate 40 going around 75-80 mph when the cruise control disabled by itself.i could not get it to engage and noticed the tail lights were illuminated.the only way they would go off was to apply a little pressure to the brake pedal.the cruise control will still not work and the brake lights are staying illuminated.also when braking at high speeds the entire car occasionally shakes and does not brake properly.i have been fortunate enough that i have not needed to apply the brakes in such a manner to avoid an accident.
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.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While drivingapproximately 60 mph the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle began to slow down. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the head gasket was replaced. The contact also stated that she had to replace the powertrain control module, the air conditioning unit, the mass air flow sensor, the battery, the starter cable wires, the system computer and the door locks on both rear doors. All of the repairs were made by an authorized dealer.the failure mileage was 16,988 and the current mileage was 58,000.
Replaced passenger headlight harness twice, as the low beam/ daytime running light connector burns until the bulb itself burns out, or the connector falls off the bulb.mostly noticed at night, as the automatic headlights are usually needed then.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle shifted lanes without warning. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed as having an electronic steering malfunction. The vehicle was repaired, but the issue recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 101,000.
Regular headlights do not work. They were going off then on for at least 3 weeks. Shutting off on the freeway 3 times. Forcing me to use my high beams. Please review your recall to include my 2008 also.tire sensor problems since i got the car. 3 years ago.
Steering wheel shook violently when the car was at rest and then began to shake while driving down the highway at approximately 49k miles.took it to dealer and had the steering column replaced. Then the power door locks began to fail; both passenger door locks and the driver's lock must be operated manually now (well, the driver's door lock works 1/2 of the time...never know if it is actually engaged unless you do it manually).no outside keyhole exists for the passenger door side to be unlocked, which is very inconvenient and potentially unsafe, especially when you are driving alone and cannot get the doors locked by pushing the button.have driven gm vehicles my entire life, but this is the last time the company will ever get my money.sad....
The brake lights, including the third brake light, were observed on during normal operation, when the brakes were not being applied.this gives a false indication of intended operation.
Keyless door fob will notunlockrear doors.looking this up on the internet has shown this problems is a comon complaint and not covered after 3 year or 36000 mile warranty though mileage is not a factor for this problem.the safety factor involved would be inability to open rear door in the event of a crash with injuries.
Key fob does not unlock or lock the front and back doors on the drivers side.if someone is in the back seat the driver can not get them out as the door lock will not open with the fob.when the car is put in drive the drivers door does not lock, so it is assummed that you are safely locked in the car, but the door needs to be locked manually after in the car is put in drive.when locked manually when in car, when the car is turned off the door will not open automatically and has to be manually opened by pulling the lock on door up on the driver door and the back passenger door.when trying to use the remote to lock the doors, the front and back doors do not lock unless done manually.when the fob is used to unlock the doors as i try to get into the car the fob does not work and i have to manually with the key unlock the door.when trying to remote start the car the remote start does not work, as the driver side door and back door will not lock, so remote start does not work.i had an incident with the back door when i needed to get an individual out of the back seat quickly and it was not possible.i had to run to the other side of the car and get the individual out by pulling them to the other side of the car.when i am approaching my car in an area that i feel unsafe in, such as a garage, i am not able to open my car door with the fob and have to again use the key.again then when i get in the car i am unsafe as the door does not lock, front or back if not locked manually.i feel very strongly that this is a safety issue, especially not being able to get someone out of the back seat or me out of the front should i encounter an emergency situation, or if i am in an accident, or if for any reason i have a fire in the car.
On numerous occasions the car will lock out and not start due to faulty anti-theft system. I have found jumping battery or disconnecting and reconnecting back will clear lock-out and allow car to start.also have had problem while driving,suddenly while driving all dashboard warning lights will begin flashing requiring emergency stopping.
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
I was driving approx 45 miles per hour on a one lane road. My car dic displayed power steering the wheel began to shake, pulled to the left and became very hard to steer, almost making me hit the car in oncoming traffic, the lady driving the other vehicle swerved onto the shoulder which prevented the accident. I shut the car off. A mechanic friend of mine came to my location and could not find any issues with the vehicle because apparently the electric assist power steering resets once the vehicle is shut off. This incident could have been tragic and by the grace of god it was not. After checking on the internet my understanding is i am not a sole individual experiencing this type of problem with the 2005 and newer chevy malibu. Please prevent these type of occurrencesfrom continuing before someone is killed.
My bcm i has terrible wiring connection and the way i bought it someone ran a new wire to the third coil because the bad connect is causing the check engine light to turn on and is shorting out all my emissions parts such as maf sensor, o2s, evap purge solenoid and my car is running like crap and a mechanic said he has had this happen before on the same vechile as mine
The door locks will not work at times... The door locks lock and unlock all the time. While driving and sitting in park.
You have to take off front end of car to change headlight bulb(bumper, grill, brackets).replaced 3 headlightbulbs in little more than 1 year. Problem with replacing bulb......you have to take off front end to change bulb. Last time i changed bulb was 3 weeks ago. Bulbout again. I am not a mechanic or body person so i have to pay someone to change the bulb.paid someone to take off front end and change the bulb. Because it only lasted about 2 weeks or less, i am assuming there is a problem with electrical. I never know when bulb will go out. I can pay to fix it again, but, i cannot see at night with one light and others cannot see me. It is a hazard and i don??t know what to do.chevy quoted me $320.00 to do this.i paid 1st$220.002nd180.00 3rd $180.00 . -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------because of lock problem described below, that is why i think it may be electricalmy brother and i got a car (same car 3 months apart) his car did the same thing - all door locks malfunctioned - he took in to chevy. Gave him some weird excuse and said it would cost him so much money to fix which was a ridiculous amount. He traded his 2008 chevy malibu in finally because of all the problems and bought a toyota camry. The cost quoted him was the reason i did not take mine in to repair. I couldn't afford to pay for chevys malfunction.## vin failed ##
2008 chevrolet malibu.consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory customer service at dealership for unnecessary repair work and seeks reimbursement.the consumer stated the service brake illuminated when the brake was not applied, the cruise control would not engage and the traction control light illuminated intermittently.instead of fixing the wiring harness as described in the safety recall notice the dealership replaced the brake sensor and charged him $245. 03. The consumer stated while driving, he discovered the cruise control had not been fixed., even though the technician noted everything was operable.the consumer returned to the dealer, where they kept the car for a day and a half and replaced the bcm and dtc. Updated 09/10/15*lj updated 10/2/2017
2008 chevy malibu automatic door locks fail to operate properly. Began with passenger rear door and moved to all doors. When car reaches 15 mph the doors are supposed to auto lock. They do not. Keyless entry and starter do not work. Battery was replaced in the key fob with no change. Took car to dealership for repair. Cost would be 250 dollars per door to repair. Car was taken in to dealership prior to 3 yr 36000 mile warranty had expired with intermittent door locks on rear door working and was told there was nothing wrong. Door locks completely failed after 36000 mile warranty had expired.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While the contact's vehicle was stationary, it was rear ended by another vehicle. All of the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel upon impact. The air bag did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained significant injuries to the head and a temporary loss of orientation. The passenger sustained injuries to the back. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic repaired the vehicle by resetting the air bag indicator, and the driver's seat belt and gear shift assembly were replaced. Ed bozarth chevrolet (5501 drexel road, las vegas, nevada 89130, (702) 967-5500) was made aware of the crash. In addition, the contact referenced several occasions of becoming locked out and locked in the vehicle. Also, on one occasion, the transmission became stuck in the reverse position while driving various highway speeds. The manufacturer was made aware of the crash and other failures. The failure mileage was unknown.
Electrical problems starting with the front speakers on drivers/passengers door work then stop, the door locks dis-engage at normal driving speeds, the door chime does not work normally in the morning, i hear dinging coming from the car when i manually push the lock button to engage the locks. What is weird is in the morning the speakers do not work, but as you blast the volume about fifty times while pressing on the break it seems to make all things work again. """ piece of junk"""" this is proof that 17 percent of gm cars at built in china. I will buy a donkey next time, at least all i need is some feed....... Get rid of your gm's .......
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.
My 2008 chevy malibu have had numerous problems starting with rim bent, leaky roof, wet floor, burnt wire unable to start car. The left rear door lock was inoperative. The dealer replaced the door lock actuator and the sun roof drain was clogged. Updated 05/12/10.
On 3/15/21 my daughter was driving her2008 malibu down 787 interstate when tax started going up an down engine raising for no reason also that same month when you turn sharp to go into a turn steering had mind of its own an you can here a lot of rattling up under dash on drivers side.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled.the vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who diagnosed that the computer chip failed.the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 118, 122.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. On several occasions, the power door locks and windows have failed, locking the contact inside of the vehicle without an escape. The contact had experienced several electrical failures with the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions to have the front and rear door actuators replaced; however, the failure would persist. In addition, the alternator, engine light and radio have been replaced due to electrical failures. The dealer stated that all of the failures were related to an electrical failure. The failure mileage was 75 and the current mileage was 65,473.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked and restarted, the vehicle failed to operate. In addition, the security lock warning light illuminated intermittently.the failure recurred three times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the safety system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The vin was not provided.
The vehicle stays on and running when i cut the car off and remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle will not turn off even after the key is removed and the doors and closed. My car is currently running and there are no keys in the ignition.
1.after the engine is turned on and the gear is shifted to reverse and the car starts to move, the warning lights come on. Either it says "service air bags" or low tire pressure light comes on. When i switch off the ignition and restart the engine the warning lights goes off and does not come back and i am fine. This happens almost every day. Many times the turn signal does not sound the audio. It blinks quietly. When i switch off the auto headlight by twisting the lever towards me it does not give the chime.2.when i turn on the ignition and start the engine i hear a noise from the speedometer when the needles are moving freely to the full and returning to zero and settling.
On different occasions i have sat in my vehicle with out the keys in the ignition and the blower came on then shut back off on its own. I've seen my tail lights flip on and off car locked no one in it fuel gauge not working right as well.
Rear doors will not lock when put in gear or at highway speeds or unlock when put in park. Only will lock or unlock manually. The dealer told me that there is no recall on this problem. The rear lock solenoids go bad. And that they have been selling and installing a lot of them. The solenoids are part of the rear door latch. I paid for two new solenoids and installed them .problemfixed. The parts number has been updated four times? i feel gm should have repaired this at no charge. Why is this not a safety problem ?
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.
The driver door locks stopped working. When i brought to the dealer to repair, it was determined the actuator no longer worked properly and it was repaired under warranty. After another six months, the passenger side went out, the unit was no longer under warranty. The following year the same problem recurred on thedriver side. Today, neither side works nor do the key fobs.the cost to repair is $350 per lock.after researching this seems to be a recurring and noted issue with gm. The manual states "unlocked doors can be dangerous". Many malibu owners have lodged complaints on independent sites including chevrolet malibu forum.
My vehicle displays the anti theft icon and will not start.so far this has only occured while the vehicle was stationery but has slightly stalled during operation.although this happened randomly in the past, it has now become an everyday occurence.the only thing that has worked is waiting 10mins with the key in the on position and then jumping the battery.this seems to be a none issue with these vehicles and really needs to be addressed.i have loved my malibu and was actually considering purchasing a new one, since i've had such good luck with this one, until this situation.
As i was driving the driver behind me told me that there was something wrong with my tail lights. I then noticed while driving that the brake lights stayed on and when i did press down on the brakes there was nothing. This poses a great problem in that i could have been rear ended due to the drivers behind be me not knowing if i was braking or not. This needs to be recalled. My family owns 3 chevy's, but i am unhappy with the problems i am having with this malibu. This may be our last chevy purchase.
2008 chevy malibu passenger side headlight repeatedly has burnt out socket, melting inside. Wiring harness and bulb have been changed out three times and issue reoccurs within days. Bulb has not been touched. Wiring seems in tact. No one seems to be able to resolve this issue, even though this seems to be an extremely common issue on forums. We'd like to be able to use this vehicle and safely. Thank you.
After turning the car on while still in park, the wheel would jerk from left to right by itself. Also occurred while driving at both low and high speeds. The power steering was failing without warning! it was particularly frightening at high speeds and would happen with no warning. This happened multiple times on many different occasions before the chime sounded and the words power steering appeared on my dash information. After bringing the car to the dealership they fixed it citing the problem as "code 0475 - power steering motor shorted internally, replaced power steering motor and set up new module". The total cost was $847.87. After doing further research i found out that many 2008 chevrolet malibus had been recalled for the same exact issue. In two different recall letters released by gm it was stated "2008 model year chevrolet malibu...equipped with electric power steering, may have a condition where there is a loss of power steering assist". The letter further stated "for 2008 model year vehicles, dealers will replace the power steering motor control module". Which is exactly what needed to be replaced on my vehicle as per my dealership receipt. The letter said "if this condition occurs on your 2008 model year chevrolet malibu vehicle within 10 years of the date your vehicle was originally placed in service or 100,000 miles, the condition will be repaired for you at no charge". I contacted gm with my information attempting to be reimbursed. After multiple phone calls and everyone telling me my vin # was not included in the recall and there was nothing they could do i finally gave up. To add insult to injury chevrolet sent me a letter stating "please accept this letter worth up to $100 towards your next maintenance service or repair on your 2008 chevrolet malibu". I will never buy another car from gm and will spread the word about this issue.
Takata recall i lost control of my 08 chevy malibu as it was in motion. Driving to school the abs, brake, traction control and battery light turned on and the power steering locked. I had to forcefully turn the steering wheel to get out of traffics way and park somewhere to avoid an accident.
Passenger side headlight goes out repeatedly! bad wiring, multiple customers are having this same issue
Brake lights randomly illuminate!while driving down the interstate the brake lights are illuminating. This has been an issue for a while now.
I have had the transmission totally lock up and sound like braking plactic,had to replace the transmission. Dashboad lights either do not work or flicker. Fast flashing as if a bulb is out than it fixes itself. Numbers running across the radio screen than stops.
Torque sensor for power steering failure. Loss of power steering while driving. Shaking of wheel when steering.
While driving or not driving the steering wheel shakes vigorously and the power steering warning light comes on. Then the brake lights come on when i'm not touching them.when i do apply the brakes the lights go out. Then have to apply a generous amount of pressure to get them to come on. I constantly keep getting the light service esc then it says it is off. I turn off car and it resets but after 2 or 3 minutes it comes back on. I also keep getting a seatbelt light as to buckle up and i'm already wearing seatbelt. The steering gets hung while driving pulling to either side of the road.
While driving or not driving the steering wheel shakes vigorously and the power steering warning light comes on. Then the brake lights come on when i'm not touching them.when i do apply the brakes the lights go out. Then have to apply a generous amount of pressure to get them to come on. I constantly keep getting the light service esc then it says it is off. I turn off car and it resets but after 2 or 3 minutes it comes back on. I also keep getting a seatbelt light as to buckle up and i'm already wearing seatbelt. The steering gets hung while driving pulling to either side of the road.
Key won't turn to off position in ignition
Three of my car doors do not lock unless manually locked. The electronics have failed on all three doors. I have to replace the motor in each door, at the cost of over $750. The cost is not the only problem. The motors that failed in each door will be replaced by the same faulty part. I can't believe it costs $300 to fix one door's locks alone. The drivers lock had greater problems than the others because sometimes it locks me in the car because it shifts the lock a little and the door gets jammed. This should be recalled. I filed a complaint with gm.
The anti theft system in my car is going off resulting in my car not being able to start. I have to wait 10 minutes and then my car will start and i know eventually it will not start or something worse. This has been an ongoing issue for a lot of people and i am personally terrified to drive my car now. What would happen if my car stalls in the middle of the road or even worse, the highway and it does not start back up? right there would be a situation for a possible rear end collision and at whose fault? this should be a recall for how many times i am seeing the issue. It is not something i can shovel $300+ dollars out for this problem that is clearly gm's issue. Please consider making it a recall.
The power door locks are intermittent or have failed.this has become a problem with children in the back seat leaving them with unlocked doors or making it very difficult to reach across to unlock the door were a baby seat is located.
Whilst driving home one night i noticed that my brake lights were on, however i was not applying the brakes. I then pressed the brake pedal and the brake lights turned off. Once i let go of the brake they came back on after a few seconds. At the same time, i received an error that read along the lines of: esc service traction. My husband and i found a forum where other malibu owners seemed to be having the same issue, so we removed the panel on the passenger side floor to check for any corrosion, then replaced the panel. The problem stopped, however this issue is re-occurring, and has occurred several other times since then. I always receive the same esc service traction error each time this happens and i am not able to use cruise control as the brake lights are being engaged without the pedal being pressed.
While driving on the 101 a 5 lane hwy, we were in the hov lane. The car completely stalled, we had all electrical on the dash light radio worked but the car wouldn't start back up.previous occasions it has stalled , this is the 5 or 6th time! i take it in to service and they say its one thing and other week goes by and it does it again.
My gas tank started leaking for no reason (no wear and tear-every mechanic said that is almost unheard of), my power windows and lock stopped working 2 years after purchase and was told that i had to pay almost $300 to fix each motor for the door locks and windows, the service airbag light has been on for more than a year, my ac also have issues; the sensor and thermostat has been changed 6 times within the last 4 years. I am sick of all of these issues and have no assistance with it. No matter how many times i called the local dealerships here, coincidentally, my warranty was up on every issue i faced. Gm has really taken a lot of money out of my pockets. I was informed of the power steering issue and was told my vehicle would be in the shop for 1 day, which turned into 5 days, and i was denied to be reimbursed for the rental fees, which were almost $600. Someone needs to do something about these issues, because my car is extremely unsafe for myself and 3 children. The windows will not go up or down at times, whether the vehicle is parked or not. The ac is the same issue, the parts will go out whether i am driving it or not. The gas leak issue is awful, because the car wreaks of gas, and my car burns gas whether it is powered on or not. The door locks have not worked since the end of 2010 and we have to manually lock and unlock. The issues with my car are there 24/7, and happens if the car is in motion or not. Although, the issues i have been having have been going on for a while, except the gas leak issue which is recently, i have no choice but put the start as today's present date, because each issue started at different times and continue to cause issues, even after many attempts to repair with some issues.
Power locks not working.i believe this is a safety issue, for the reason that if in case of an emergency, you will not have exit access.
Stereo system short circuits, and looses sound in some speakers.windows, and doors,along with the trunkget stuck and wont release 20% of the time. I see the problem being with a crash, and possible fire, the vehicle occupants not being able to escape the vehicle.the window situation has been present for several years,and the wiring or circuit issues shorted out a stereo after 2 years of ownership.
Power door locks will not work they make the noise and click but do not take action to lock or unlock.this is very inconvenient having kids and having to reach all throughout the car to lock or unlock doors . Please fix this issue.
First rear door lock actuator failed.was replaced under warrantyby dealer.about two months out of warranty the other rear door actuator failed.got a quote of almost $400 to fix.yeah, right.then the replaced actuator failed.so we're up to $800 to repair.then (see my other complaint filed) - the door locks start randomly locking and unlocking whether the car is on or off.
Everything everyone has been complaining about is wrong with my car. The alarm doesn't work. We have to manually lock the doors sometimes. Brake lights comes on and off as it wants. Just recently, 05/15/14 the car had been really slow at picking up. It was really hard to get the car to reach 60mph. But some days it'll pick up ok too? i hope they fix these issues sooner. Really disappointed.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the parts needed for the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
My 2008 chevy malibu has a recurring brake light issue.the brake lights stay on randomly, and when you step down on the brake pedal you get no brake lights randomly.i've almost been hit countless times due to vehicles behind me not knowing when i'm actually stopping due to the brake lights being on for 20 miles straight.this is very dangerous for me and my family.
Steering shakes violently,while driving or stopped,to the point of losing control. Condition is intermitent. Vehiclehas been checked by dealer and diagnosed as needing a steering control module. So far chevrolet has not offered a fix ,except to replace it at a cost of 743 .00$ with the same part that is defective? engine light came on at 70000 miles and dealer replaced cat conv at no charge . The third issue is door locks stopped working at 74000 miles,and will only open manually. The steering is a very dangerous condition and i fear will cause a accident.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the reduced engine power warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was taken to dunn chevrolet buick (located at 3000 dustin rd, oregon, oh 43616, (419) 442-7814) where it was diagnosed that a tune up was needed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v2520000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control); however, the dealer declined to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 166,000.
Driver's door would not latch shut and door would freely open. After pulling the door shut multiple times it finally latched and i could drive. When trying to exit the vehicle the inside door handle would not open the door. I had to roll my power window down to open the door from the outside. After i got out the door would not latch when i tried to close it. After multiple attempts the door would still not latch shut and i had to physically hold the door shut the rest of the way home where it never would latch. Research online indicates that there are numerous reports that the door latch/lock assemblies fail which doesn't seem safe if you can't exit the car or if it were to come unlatched while driving.
My 2008 chevy malibu passengers headlight keeps going out every two weeks i been reading a lot about it online and it's a common problem
Electronic power steering failure. All of a sudden the message center beeped and gave message power steering and the steering wheel started jerking out of control and could hardly steer. Several times after restarting steering would work for awhile. There are recalls on other 2008 but i was told mine had a special warranty that ran out. I just recently bought the car and it isn't right that i would have to pay $1500 to fix this defect. It is a safety issue when all of a sudden your steering wheel jerks out of your hand and moves on its own.
My 2008 chevy malibu has door latch issues. When you close the doors, the latch will not connect and the door will fly back open. We need to keep playing with the locks for the door to eventually latch and lock. Then it also sometimes does it from the inside and you cannot open the door from the inside or the outside and you will need to keep playing with it. One day, i had to role the window down to try to open the door from the outside because it wouldn't open from this inside. This is an extreme safety hazard because in the event something catastrophic happens and the door does not open or close they way its supposed to, it can be life threatening. Expecially since i have a small son. This needs to be addressed and fast!
Turn signal arm does not stay in place when signaling to turn. Also the turn signal arm when it does stay in place it will not return to normal position/turn off signal by itself after making a turn. When turning the steering wheel it makes popping noises. Door locks on all doors stay either in the "lock" or "unlock" position at all times. One of the rear passenger door lock has been replaced at the dealership for $300.00 and the door lock still fails. The only way to unlock the passenger doors is to do it manually and climb over the seats. The driver door has to be unlocked with the key and manually locked when exiting the vehicle.
I first experienced a problem october 2011 when the dashboard message indicated service traction and service esc, i took my car to an independent garage where they put dielectric grease on the bcm connectors.they stated if the problem continues, i would have to go to a dealer for the bcm to be reprogrammed.while this fixed the problem of my service brake lights coming on without touching my break pedal and then while breaking no break lights come on, the fix only worked temporarily.i took my car to a dealership, because like others have mentioned, when you shut the car off it clears the message until you are no longer at the garage and it comes back on.i too took my car back to the dealer and did not shut the car off.the service writer saw the messages which were, service traction and service esc.the first time i visited the dealer was on june 1, 2012, their report states code c0131 abs traction control system pressure circuit.i had this problem fixed on june 25, 2012 in which they replaced and calibrated brake pedal switch, greased bcm connector, cleared code, road test, replace brake light switch for a sum of money.this has not fixed my problem to date.the problem is especially persistent during damp and wet weather.it is an uneasy feeling driving because it happens at random times.
On several occasion i have notice that my brake lights come on without me even pressing the brakes. It also lights up and when i press the brakes it goes off. I have spoken with other malibu owner and they complain of this same brake failure. It is very frustrating and not safe.
The contact owned a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the door lock switch operated independently without warning. After parking, the vehicle caught fire under the hood. The contact sustained a back injury attempting to put the fire out that did not require medical attention. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.
My electric locks are locking and unlocking randomly and the power steering goes out with message on dash. There is no powersteering until i turn the car off and back on then last for a undetermined amount of time.
Headlamp wiring assembly required replacing after pig tail melted creating a potential fire hazard.this occurred twice 12/17/2015 and 12/20/2017.melting occurred each time.this is a fire waiting to happen.invoices for each event are attached
Automatic remote began to malfunction; replaced batteries.failed.brought to dealer and they took apart the door $350.00 and no repair.stated they needed to take apart the dashboard and pull up rugs to find where the electrical problem was.another $700.00 and i didn't have it fixed.problem has worsened as it was at first the driver's side only; now affecting all locks.i have to lock it manually and it's difficult being disabled to reach back and lock or unlock the back doors.cannot afford repair.now the directional lights are problematic.i have to manually shut off the directionals as they stick.very disappointed as i am the only one that drives my car and it only has 38,800 miles on it and just made my last car payment.
I am experiencing the exact issues detailed in the recall for the later chevy malibu models, although being a 2008, my car is not included. The 'service esc', 'esc off', check engine light, tire pressure light, and traction lights stay on. With these on, i cannot accelerate past 20mph. It has been an off and on problem for the 2.5 years i've had the vehicle and despite taking it in several times to be worked on, the problem persists. The vehicle was in motion every time these warnings have come on.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the key failed to turn. On numerous occasions, the contact had to make multiple attempts to start the vehicle. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.updated 09/15/14*lj
2008 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to gm recall #13036 and repair reimbursement. * ld
Owners of chevy malibus have an issue with 2008 - 2010 power door locks that malfunction. This is a safety issue since the doors can lock and unlock at random times, and mine do not lock and unlock unless done manually, since there is only a key way to unlock the drivers door you have to crawl over the front seats to manually un lock the rear doors.please launch an investigation and order the manufacturer to recall the vehicles affected since its safety related.thank you
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 mph, the contact was notified that the brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. In addition, the brake light illuminated without the brake pedal being depressed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who repaired the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 ( electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the bcm module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Ignition switch (related to the key) fails intermittently causing vehicle to either not start or quit running while driving.
First time car was in park. Then the traction control light comes but doesn't turn off. Also message pops up saying to service traction control. Next was stationary, i stopped at a light and the car just shut off. Next was stationary and the car turned on but then the cluster instrument lights didn't come on it was completely dark. Also while in motion car rpm didn't read anymore and it was shifting hard. Another thing it says service tire sensor and service airbag
When i drive the car sometimes i get a message on my dash that says service traction control and service power steering. When the service power steering message comes on the speedometer says error and i cannot see how fast i'm going and the car stays in first gear.
Traction control light comes on, esc turns off,vehicle sputters when these lights illuminate and engine light blinks while driving down the road, similiar recall for older model was found nhtsa recall 14v252 but my year of vehicle is not included, can this be the same issue
Just bought this vehicle used from the dealer. The keypad didn't work, so we tried locking it by the switch on the door... Still didn't work. 3 of the doors will lock when the car is put in drive. 3 (most of the time) will unlock when the car is manually unlocked in the driver door by the key. One of the doors only works by manually pushing down or pulling up on the lock no matter what. To get in the car when the doors decide not to unlock, i have to either have one kid climb in to unlock them or roll the back windows down so they can reach in to unlock them. This is a safety issue. I have two kids that could be trapped in the car if we were to have an accident and the doors will not unlock by the button or keypad. For the car to be this new, it should not have this issue.the car also has something wrong with the fuel sensor. On highways (continuous driving) you can watch the gas measurement slowly go down. An example, a 1 hour and 40 minute trip leaving on a full tank took the gas down to below half a tank. But when the vehicle is stopped or back in the city, the gas level will rise back up toright below or right above 3\4 tank. It was below a half tank on the highway and when we filled up before leaving back out it only took $10 to get it back on full. Also another issue that should not be occurring in a newer vehicle.
Brake lights remained illuminated even if brake pedal was not pushed, both while stationary and in motion. Traction control was disabled while in motion. Body control module was malfunctioning and had to be replaced. Brake lights remained illuminated on all roads, in all conditions, and at all times. Traction control was disabled primarily on city streets but sometimes on highways. The chevrolet dealer service department said the cause was a malfunctioning body control module and had to replace it. The problems with the car are the same as those in nhtsa campaign number 14v252000, although a search by vin reveals no outstanding recalls. The vehicle is currently undergoing repair and i will have repair invoices after the repairs are completed.
While stopped at a red light, my 16 year old son was at a stop light and a person began to enter the passenger side of his 2008 malibu due to the electric locks going up and down on their own randomly. He was able to run a red light and drive away in order to escape. This incident happened in a high crime city.
The electric door lock on the left side behind the driver will not come up all the way to unlock the door most of the time i either have to go around the car to the otherside to unlock it or crawl over the front seat to unlock it. I have been told by several others whom own the same type of vehicle that they too have had the same problem and have had to have it replaced. I purchased my car used and have recently been told when i called about the problem that the front drivers door lock had already been replace. If so may of them have had to be replace my concern is why has there not been a recall on such a device. To me this could be a safety hazard should you be in a wreck and the doors are lock and emergency personal tried to get in from the back to help someone and the door wouldn't open.
I was driving down a bridge when the vehicles in front of me came to a sudden stop, i hit my brakes and slid into the back of a dodge ram and then was rearended by a chevy tahoe. My airbags never deployed and a light flashed in the dash saying check airbags. I wasn't aware this could be a defect in my vehicle at the time, it has since be totaled.
Speed gauge ,fuel gauge, and engine rev garage went dead in mid trip on highwaycannot gauge fuel speed or eng rev and temp, properly..
I bought this vehicle 3 weeks ago and for the past week it won't start. Power to everything but no crank. I took out battery and starter and they're both fine. All relays and fuses are fine. I took out all fuses under hood and car started fine. Made it 5 minutes up the road,my car started shaking badly,the power steering appeared on dash, speedometer stopped working, rpms worked, and car wouldn't shift out of 1st. That is dangerous and my vehicle was recalled for eps but no one will help me and this has been a re occurring issue with chevy malibus in general. I had to turn around and just coast the whole way home then my car locked and wouldn't let me take it out of park when i got home.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start without warning. The contact stated that the doors failed to lock. Additionally, while the brake pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal grinding sound detected. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to the local dealer for assistance. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Both back door locks stopped working.they will not unlock or lock without manually doing so.this makes it very hard to quickly get my toddler son out of the car without rolling the window down first to unlock it.cruise control works on and off due to the break lights flashing off and on even when i'm not pushing the break pedal.this is very dangerous when i am driving on the free way and my break lights stay on.this also occurs more often when it has rained and the car is wet.i assume this is due to a leak of water gettinginto the electrical... My trunk leaks when it is shut.when it rains heavy i notice the bedding becomes very wet on one side.the radio is also effected along with the cruise control.certain buttons stop working for periods of time.the screen will also go black and the radio will not work at all then suddenly come back on.
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).
I have a power door lock problem with my car. All door lock actuator seem to be working correctly when they get the correct voltage. At times they lock and other times just certain doors lock and the others remain unlocked i then press the lock button again and then come down about half ways but don't completely lock all the way now after the third try it acts as if its not sending enough voltage and will not work anymore until car has been ran for a minutes then it acts as if it was recharged. After the caris turned off its back to doing the same thing tried even with car still on and also loses power after a few try's.
I have a 2008 chevrolet malibu 2lt with 111,000 km on it. I have been noticing a few things since i purchased this from brand new. Overall my car has been ok with getting me from place a to place b. The issues i have had that are pretty serious flaws are the power steering column, the alignment, the automatic power transmission, and the door locks. I have been able to get by however recently i had to get the steering column replaced under a special warranty policy. I had to "kick and scream" however in the end the part was installed. That would have cost me about 900 dollars if it was not covered. Now i am having an issue with the "check engine light" indicator. This came on for the first time yesterday and when i called to get a diagnostic i was told that there is an issue with the power transmission. It seems after looking on-line that there are a lot of people with the same care as mine having issues with the transmission. Now i am getting nervous since i just paid 13,000 to buy out my lease. I have called gm customer service and they told me that they will work with me and the dealership to get this fixed. Before i go to the dealership i want to have all my documentation that indicates that this is a special policy issue and not something that i have to pay for out of my own wallet. I have put about 38,000 into the purchase of this car and do not have any more room to dump tons of money to getting this fixed especially when other gm customershave paid out of their own pocket to realize a few weeks later that there is another issue on the transmission that needs fixing. I am going to do everything in my power to have this covered by gm. I have been a proud gm owner all my driving life and want to make this right. I dread needing to fix the car and selling it. That is not an option for me at this time. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Brake lights come on without me pressing down the brake pedal.
I put my children i the car as i always do the car doors lock when put in drive. All of a sudden the unlocked and would not lock back. Since then they have failed to work. This is a huge safety issue for those with children. The fuses and relays are all good on the car im assuming it is the actuator. Would definitely like to see a recall on these locks for the safety of our children and others riding in these same conditions due to faulty locks.
The brake lights come on without braking and go off when you brake. The cruise control shuts off when the brake lights come on without pushing the brake peddle. The traction control warning light on the dash comes on also when the brake lights luminates.
Doors stopped locking when the car is put into drive or reverse, and unlocking when in park.this is a safety issue as we carry a toddler/child in the back seat and they are not locked in, and could open the door.we are told this is very common in malibu's and the dealer maintains an inventory of actuator's to repair all of the vehicles that are brought in.
Recall: 14118 and 13036 due to these recalls i drive around holding on to the steering wheel so not to loose controll into another car or run off the road. My electrical system is faulty all the time. I am preventing this car from crashing while driving with family and friends. I have called the local gm dealer ship who in turn will not call me back regarding the recall parts. I have been driving like this for 2 years and have already put an extra over $900 in this car. I am telling you this so to have it documenting for feal of getting killed while driving. I have no other choice to drive this car.please help. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
After returning grocery shopping i could not get groceries into back seat, door would not unlock . This could have been going on for months as i always put groceries in front passenger seat and floor and never used rear doors . Approximately 1-2 weeks later other rear passenger door would not lock or unlock. I contacted dealer who stated gm might work with me to help a little but doubt it as my mileage was at 42000 miles. After checking online i found numerous complaints from malibu owners that this has happened to them at 40,000 - 50,000 miles after the warranty is over. This problem should be covered by gm as it shows a defect in the actuater in doors go bad, as well as a negligent safety hazard knowing many cars having this problem. Is it going toi take someone to die in rear seats due to this defect when an accident or fire occurs.this is ahuge safety hazard as children in the back seat cannot open door if there was an accident or fire, as well as a policeman/fireman/rescuerer, cannot open either rear doors from the outside. You have to crawl over and sqeeze in between front seats and have entire body in back seats before you can reach the door locks to manually open them.this is going to cost me approx $400-$500.00 for rear doors and reading other customers this could eventually apply to all doors including front doors (another $400-$500.00). This is my first chevy i purchased brand new and will probably my last.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the driver side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the air bag was deploying from the driver seat and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact that a sensor failed, but it was not a concern. In addition, the contact observed a leak coming from the vehicle and took the vehicle back to the dealer. It was diagnosed that the head gasket failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, one month later, the contact observed a leak again, the check engine warning indicator illuminated, and an abnormal clicking noise was heard. The dealer diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced due to the head gasket being previously repaired improperly. The engine was replaced. One month later, the vehicle would not start and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring was done improperly and not up to safety standards. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 93,723.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the computer codes illuminated and all of the temperature gauges on the vehicle stopped working. The vehicle also began to run very rough. If the vehicle was turned off, occasionally she had to wait 10 minutes before it would restart. The dealer replaced the steering column module, but that only corrected the failure for a short period of time. The wires within the computer were repaired; however, the repair only lasted a few weeks. The dealer and manufacturer have stated that they do not know what caused the failure. The failure mileage was 58000 and the current mileage was 60000.
Vehicle was in motion driving on a city street while i was making a left turn onto another city street my steering wheel locked up which enabled me to straighten up my wheel. Due to not being able to straighten up my wheel after steering left i was involved in a car accident knocking off my drivers sides headlight and front bumper completely off of my vehicle. After getting the car back home the car would no longer start. The vehicle is now at capitol cheverolet in austin texas and before replacing the recall parts they insisted on a battery replacement i did replace the battery and 3 days later they call and insist on an alternator replacement that will cost me $800 in order for them to start on the replacement/ repairs of the recalls. The battery and alternator all were working in good condition before the power steering issue came about while my vehicle was in motion. I should not be reliable of paying for this. The dealership is also charging me a $65 towing fee!
Back door locks will not lock unless pushed down manually.both back doors will not lock with power locks or with key fob.i have read on many forums that it is the actuator not working.the car can actually be broken into because the doors are actually unlocked.
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/heatuntil i unlock drivers door with key and slide across to manually unlock passenger door. As far as a personal safety issue, doors mustsometimes 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.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving in a parking lot, the steering wheel locked without warning while turning. The contact had to apply extreme pressure to the brake pedal and the steering wheel. The contact was not notified, but the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or remedied. The vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v460000 (power train) and 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The contact did not receive notification of those two recall repairs and had to call the manufacturer to be referred to a dealer to schedule the repairs. The failure mileage was 150,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The vehicle starts right up when it has not been running. If i drive the car for more than 20-30 minutes and shut the car off the vehicle will not crank or start. I have to wait for at least an hour or longer before the vehicle starting again. No mechanic has been able to figure the problem out. I have had the starter changed, the battery and alternator check out good.*dt
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the esc warning indicator illuminated and the steering immediately swung the vehicle left and right uncontrollably. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The contact managed to drive the vehicle to her residence. The dealer was contacted (waldorf chevrolet/cadillac in waldorf, md) and the technician stated that the failure was an unknown issue and scheduled an appointment for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.
When vehicle was placed in park, the auto unlock feature activated unlocking the doors, but i could not remove keys from ignition, (ignition was in off position). I attempted to restart car and key would not turn to the start position, after several attempts to start, ignition finally moved to start position. Now the auto locks are constantly trying to unlock even when locks are in unlock position. This happens with vehicle running in park and not running in park with no keys in ignition and moving down road. Warning chime constantly dinging but no message or indicator light is displayed. Removed fuse for power locks problem with locks stops (well sure it does, no power to locks) but the warning chime still is activated but no idiot light on or message displayed. Very frustrating with this junk gm product.
Incident date is approximate. It started on a trip home from chicago when the front passenger seat warmer kept coming on by itself. My wife had to sit in the back seat most of the way home. What we did not know until june 25th 2015 was that it was coming on due to a condensation line leak at the passenger side cowl. On june 28, 2015 i discovered soaked carpet in the right side rear floor board. I pulled the carpet and found 1" of water. Over the last few years, only during summer months with ac running, the seat warmer was shorting out due to water waves traveling forward and back during acceleration/braking. The last two years id find wet carpet, but thought maybe it was a fluke, possible sunroof leak, or that i left my water thermos lid unscrewed because it would not stay wet all the time due to weather, drive times etc. Out of warranty, i knew it had to be ac condensing line related. I went to the dealer (weber chevrolet in creve coeur mo), where purchased new, to get a diagram of where the ac lines run. They would not assist me. I went to an ac auto repair person who found a factory plug in the ac drain hose that exits the cowl into the engine compartment. He removed the plug and water of course came out. I thought that was it but the water kept leaking into the carpet. I removed the front carpet and found the source of the leak after visiting a post on a chevymalibu forum. It is leaking through a 3or 4sponge rubber seal about the size of a hockey puck, that apparently surrounds the blower housing tube that encases the condensation line that extends though the cowl. I have been communicating with a service supervisor at weber. I just received a forum reply with the following tsb information: moisture in cabin: tsb 09-01-37-002a (a/c - front/rear passenger carpet wet). I have been unable to find a viable repair procedure because i cannot access the tsb bulletin.
The check engine light displays constantly. The fuel gauge will randomly drop down to low/empty even though there is a full tank of gas. Also at random, the tire pressure system light and airbag safety light will randomly display on the car's dash board.there are 49 other similar complaints on repairpal.comhttp://repairpal.com/the-fuel-gauge-may-not-read-correctly-andor-check-engine-light-with-code-p0455p0461-730.
Ignition heats up and will not start until cools off
Purchased 2008 malibu in early 2017. Previous owner stated brake lights come on and off on their own. Had it checked out was told that their was a recall on it. Had recall 13036work done 3/31/17. Still had problems. Took to dealer on 7/03/17 was told they couldn't duplicate and no codes they recalibrated bpps. Still had problems drove it that way took it back to dealer on 7/06/18. Was told same thing and same work performed. Same problem occurred. Read online that recall didn't solve problem. On 9/10/18 dealer stated been having a lot of same problems with other cars they replaced bcm & brake pedal sensor. Had work done. So far seems to haveworked. Never felt safe while driving with brake lights on and while stopped no brake lights on. Can't believe that the manufacturer would let this problem go on as well as dealers
It saying service power steering. Then i can't turn the car. I turn it of and back on then it works. I've had proplems with this car since i bought it.
Electrical and module problems safety hazards with traction control.tc on when it should not be.fuel system problems.car powers off during driving.gm refused repair without charging 120 to look at.had to disconnect fuses and had to pull actuators pressure.sensors fuel and electrical.door latches going up and down even when car is off.cannot drive highway.gm refused vehicle from repair or compensation.
The brake light switch is faulty and corroded. The brake light does not come on when brake pedal is pressed. Cruise control does not engage. This is a safety hazard as other drivers are not warned of braking.
Brake lights illuminate during normal driving when brakes pedal is not being pushed.brake lights then turn off when brake pedal is pushed and don't come back on until brake pedal is pushed at least half way down.cruise control doesn't work when this is happening.problem happens when driving at any speed.this has been happening for about a month this time.was previously fixed under a recall but the fix is not working.
While traveling down the highway with my car on cruise control going about 70mph, a car cut me off and i had to slam on my brakes to avoid a crash.in the process of braking, my knee hit a long key on my keychain and caused the key in the ignition to turn to the off position.i immediately lost all power including the ability to easily steer.luckily i was able to put on my hazards and get to the side of the rode.i then put the car in park and it was able to restart.
Only 3 of 4 power locks work, i have had this issue twice since owning the vehicle, the first time while it was still under warranty and was able to have it repaired, the second while no longer under warranty and cannot afford the repair.i experienced the effects of the body control module recall issues while on a road trip traveling at 65 mph when my cruise control disengaged and my brake lights would not stay off or on.i've paid to have this repaired and i am now awaiting the "official" recall notice from chevrolet, despite having received the interim notice and already having had to have the vehicle repaired, in order to obtain a refund of the nearly $600 repair.now, i'm waiting to get in to the dealer for the electronic power steering recall repairs and i've begun to experience issues with the ignition switch and key mechanism.intermittently the vehicle will turn everything on, but not turn over or start the engine.the battery is new and this only happens sporadically.also, with the same intermittent the key becomes stuck in the ignition / key mechanism on the steering column and it will not come out without significant wiggling and forceful pulling.i've also had to have the exhaust converter, manifold and gaskets replaced, a nearly $800 repair.not to mention an earlier recall in 2012 dealing with the same transmission cables that i now see are being recalled once again via your site, however i've not seen a notice from chevrolet.
2008 chevy malibu engine shut off in mid drive on city highway duringhigh traffic. My wife and children were in the vehicle the check engine light has displayed and continue to code p0365/6. However the camshaft position sensors, the camshaft position actuators, the altenator and the battery have all been replaced. The issue has upset me due to the fact that it is in line with 2 known concerns and reports that have not been answered by chevy or gm. 1) discussion of battery cables being the cause of the problem (unanswered)2) gm ignition switch recall feb 2014 (which seems to be very in line with this issue).i have taken the vehicle to the chevy dealership and ofcourse paid for a diagnostic to be told "could not duplicate". It is very concerning to me and hard to believe that this was the first time that these symptoms have been reported and no one knows what could be the source. I was able to find forums and reports on both the battery cables and the ignition switch failures. The ignition switch failure were supposedly only issues for specific vehicles however the symptoms within the recorded malibu community are totally in line with the same from that recall. We now also have a problem with the ignition struggling to turnover. This is highly unsafe, financially burdening and stressful on the families who are currently dealing with these concerns with no answer or response in sight. Requesting assistance.
The door locks do not work.how is this not a safety problem?sometimes the door locks work sometimes they don't.i have a newborn that rides in the backseat.if the doorlocks don't work, the only way to unlock the back door is to either roll down the rear window or crawl into the back seat from the front.if i had to get my child out of the car in an emergency, i don't know how i would do that without working door locks.i have researched this problem online and it appears this is a common problem with this car.
This has happened twice in the last 2 months. When i turn off ignition, my key will get stuck and will not come out without jerking the steering wheel around.
About a month ago my traction control light started coming on and i would have to shut the car off to reset it after that i was notified that my brake lights would stay on while i was driving and would turn off when i hit the brakes pretty much working in reverse now at the moment it is happening all the time and it is making it very unsafe for me and my child to drive in. Also when i am driving on the highway my car will shift from fifth gear down to 4th gear and i would have to switch to the manual shift mode to shift correctly due to the car not shifting correct.
While on my way to work, suddenly my traction light and service engine light came on and the reduced power notification came on moments later, the car slowed to about 10-20 mph(like it almost died but still running) and the car was shaking. I could not accelerate, i coasted into a parking lot and it was idling rough. I shut it off, waited a few moments and started it like nothing happened. I was scared and just wanted to get home and borrow another car to get to work. I was less than a mile away from home, and managed to get it home. While returning home it did the same thing but, it added a new code disabled engine. I have read these forums, and i don't have extra money to waist on replacing parts that do not fix the problem. It seems to be a common issue with gm, i don't want to be giving the run around with bs reason, i want to fix my car.
Low beam passenger side headlight works intermittently while driving. It turns out that it wasdue to the electrical wiring harnessburning out. This is not an easy fix for this model, to gain access to the headlight assembly the entire front bumper needs to be removed.i was ticketed and had to pay the fine since i was not able to get a shop to take off the bumper within the 24 hour grace period allotted by the local police department.
The power door locks stopped working on all but the rear, right passenger door. This is a huge safety concern when it involves young children riding in the back seat, or elderly who find it difficult to manually unlock the door. I don't know how many complaints it takes to trigger a recall, but there appears to be several hundred already on file.please realize that this is a very serious issue.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when turning, the turn indicator switch automatically activated but failed to automatically disengage when the steering wheel returned to the normal position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 21000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning.the vehicle was taken to the dealer on two different occasions who stated that the fuel pump and starter relay needed to be replaced.the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 113,313.
The right rear door lock no longer functions properly, and must be manually locked or unlocked. All doors in the vehicle are supposed to, and assumed to be, locked while the vehicle is in drive and when the lock is hit. Having a door that does not function as it is assumed that it will presents a potential safety issue through vandalism/thieves or in the event of an emergency as the result of an accident. Looking through the existing list of complaints here and also on model specific forums, this issue is without a doubt a widespread one that needs to be addressed by gm, considering the number of cars it affects not only for the malibu model, but also other vehicles that they sell.
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.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the engine stalled without warning while driving 40 mph. The contact lost control of the vehicle, drove into a ditch, and stopped in an embankment. The front driver side air bag deployed and the gas inside caused the contact to contract pneumonia. The contact suffered chest pains that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to storage. A police report was filed. The vin was not available. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system) was received over one year ago; however, the repair was not performed. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
The headlights webt off while i was driving. Ever since i bought the vehicle my headlights have been having problems.
I been having issues with my passenger side headlight . Thought is was the bulb that didnt work. I then replaced the connection and i worked for a 4 months now it's the same issue again.
2008 chevrolet malibu. Purchased new november 2007.october 2010 front passenger door actuator failed @ 15,584 miles . Fixed as warranty was to expire, no charge.november 2011 both rear door lock actuators failed. Purchased parts, repaired @ home.november 2012 driver?s door lock actuator failed. Purchased part, replaced @ home. June 2012 some radio buttons fail to function. Replaced entire radio @ dealership . Electrical failure expenses total$831, with most labor done by self.car has 30k miles as of june 2013.
I have a 2008 chevy malibu that has some steering issues. The steering wheel will jerk back and forth while driving or while sitting still, steering wheel makes a popping noise when turning. 2 of the 4 door locks completely quit working electronically. So many more problems, this car is a lemon and gm and the government should be ashamed for making this vehicle car of the year.
The power door locks do not work on 3 of the four doors. The doors do not automatically lock when car put into drive. You are unable to unlock drivers door or rear doors with drivers automatic controls or the key fob.have to lift the door lock manually from inside the car. The only way to unlock the rear doors is by climbing into the back seats. A safety hazard when young children arein the rear seats and you need to get them out of the carquickly!! had to have the door locks replaced on the three doors which cost $750.00.
Chevrolet malibu door locks / latches are failing to operate on three of four doors on the vehicle. Remote lock and unlock cannot be completed due to actuator / latch failure. Safety of vehicle is compromised as chevrolet malibu body control module is supposed to lock all doors as vehicle transmission is placed into drive and unlock all doors when vehilce is placed into park. However, due to apparent design / quality failure of door lock actuator / latch mechanism (as evidenced by failure on this vehicle and numerous other vehicles as reported in online owner forums http://www.chevymalibuforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7950) safety of passengers is impacted by inability to secure moving vehicle and unlock and open doors to retrieve small children when outside of vehicle.
I was driving the car was perfectly fine i only had it for 4 months it's only had two owners me and one other person and all of a sudden the power steering just went it immediately stopped working the gauges are bobbin up and down it's telling me to service esc sometimes even the car won't start right away the lights on the gear stick won't turn on right away the engine light turned on the traction control turns off it's telling me power steering service tire monitor even though there's nothing wrong with it i don't know what's going on this car brands like brand new at first and then within a month of driving it it immediately just started crashing and that's when i read that there's been a lot of recalls on this model everything's electrical there's no power steering fluid nothing like that sometimes when the gears are changing they stick and it makes buffering sounds now it's starting to sputter and i have no idea what's going on this is dangerous having to stop and restart the car sometimes just to get the computer to recognize that the system is fine every time i call gm and i tell them that this car was never serviced when the recalls first happened they automatically reject me i don't know what to do as i said this car is basically brand-new it's only had two owners me and one other person it never was brought in when the first recall was acknowledged so this is still has all the original parts in it is there no one around that can help me?
Turn signal isn't operating correctly, it no longer cuts off automatically, three of my four door latches aren't working--don't respond to key fob (the one that works), have to lock all three doors manually. Check engine light comes on after filling up car and has been on for about 7 months with no one at the dealership knowing why.also have a problem with water settling in my car every time it rains. Key fobs both went out also but only one is now working at 75%. All of these problems have been going on since i first got the car with the dealership either pretending as if i did it or that they do not have enough staff to correct the problem. I know this was only done because i am a female and the car was under warranty. I am so disappointed!!! i bought this car brand new with only 100 miles on it and it seems as if gm wants their dealerships to do this. I know so many people with the same problems from the same parent manufacturer (tahoe, enclave, impala, malibus) this car seems to have a lot of minor/major problems that all rear their ugly heads at various times of ownership..thinking about getting rid of it even though it was my dream car and almost paid for!!!! gm needs to get on the ball!!!
I went to the walking track with my 7 year old son to take our dog for a walk. It was hot that day so we waited until evening to go. When we were done, i popped the trunk to put his bike away and unlocked the door, went to start the car and the anti-theft warning light came on (the icon of the car with a lock on it), and my car would not start. Got my owners manual out, but it was of no help, so i googled the problem. Most people who had this issue said to put the keys in the ignition and turn it to the acc position for 10 minutes, then take the keys out and try to start the car again and it should start. Well that didn't work for me, and i guess i had tried too many times to start it, so then it went completely dead and wouldn't do anything. So there i sit, 10 o'clock at night with my 7 year old and our chihuahua, in an empty parking lot with no stores or business close by that were open. Not to mention my dog was panting because it was still muggy outside from being 90 degrees that afternoon. I had to call a tow truck, who thankfully came within the hour to help me. I told him the problem and he said it sounded like some kind of sensor issue. So he jumped my car off since i had drained the battery trying to disable the anti-theft system, and it started right up. By the time we got home, though, it was 11:30 at night. Anything could have happened to us that late at night, in an empty parking lot, with no where to walk to. This is a known problem with these malibus, and needs to be addressed before something tragic happens and then chevrolet faced with a lawsuit. I will be taking my car to the chevrolet dealer tomorrow, and finding out what the issue is for certain, but i'm quite sure it is the passlock sensor in the ignition that has failed, which other owners have faced as well.
I was driving home from work at about 6 pm when my power steering went out and caused my steering wheel to turn by itself. When the steering wheel turned by itself i lost control of the vehicle and almost crashed into a stop sign and a curb in the incoming traffic lane. When i purchased the car i was so excited, it was my first car and i thought it was decent,i was wrong. Since the power steering has gone out i have not drove my car i am scared to, this is a safety issue i was just lucky to have not been on the highway at the time of the incident. The power steering is all electrical, so everything has to be replaced.
Dash lights and parking lights just quit working. Took to mechanic and they found out the bcm needed to be replaced.
When we got the car we loved it.after 4500 miles the battery died had to wait 3 days for the dealer to get us a new one.great car ran fine then after 15,000 miles the check engine light came on and was told that it was something to do with a valve sensor. Dealer fixed it as it was under warranty. Then at 65,000 miles then check engine light came on and was told it was the valve sensor again.they brought it in the garage and said they couldn't replicate the check engine light coming on.so around 79,000 miles all the door locks stopped working.now when my wife was driving it tonight the car started"chugging" and the check engine light came on again.the chevy reps. Said all they can do is give me a 500.00 rebate for a newer car.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle's locks functioned independently while idling and driving. The check air bag, check power module, and service tire monitoring system warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Car will not start after engine has heated up the fuse box. Cold starts are ok. Once the fuse box has cooled the car will start again.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the check engine, dome light, door ajar sound, seat belt warning lights illuminated at the same time. The engine lost power after the above warning signals displayed. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the body control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred with seat belt and service air bags light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken back to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 88,845.
Front low beam lights keep going out replaced low beam bulbs 3 times in 6 months and replaced harnesses once and low beam headlights continues to go out. Brake lights stay on when car is started and continues to stay on while driving. 3rd brake light doesn't work all the time. It lights up bright sometime, dim sometime, and other times it don't work at all.
Doesn't matter if the car is running or turned off - all door locks keep locking and unlocking.very annoying.had to remove fuse from under the dashboard to make it stop.now none of my automatic locks will work without the fuse.
Power steering failure has happened twice in the last two weeks. Get message on dash of electric power steering loss and that moment it's hard to turn the steering wheel. This happened while the vehicle was stationary. I see you have a recall for this but ive never received this repair. The recall number i have is n140115.
I am a owner of a 08 chevy malibu lt 2.4 liter. When i first got the car from the dealer (used) for about two years it was running fine with just little maintenance. When the third year comes around i start having problems with the traction control and engine reduce power light. I've looked up fixes for these problems and i'm currently invested over 5,000 on fixing this problem and it's still not fixed the dealer didn't fix it other autoshops couldn't fix it and it the engine reduce power light on the car sometimes n shuts off where it sits (like in busy traffic). I have a [xxx] son and i dont trust putting him in my car because of this problem of stalling out and not being able to start back up. My car is a daily driver so it cuts off in traffic, when stopped at redlights, takes about 2 to 3 minutes to get it started and idling properly. I fear that one day i wont be able to start my car back up and get into a crash if it stops in the middle of traffic again. This is the most unsafe car i have owned.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)
Took vehicle to dealership for recall on the electrical power steering module.after work compleded high stop light works randomly with regular brake lights, front speakers stopped working, dash lights work randomly, serius radio stopped working,when turning on ac does not start working immediately, must romp on gas to create a vacumn drop and after about 3 miles it will start working. Have had four sets of brakes and rotors in 155,000 miles. Can be moving or stationary for the electrical problem to happen..supposedly a recall on this problem however since i was over 150,000 miles i am sol.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that there was an electrical failure, which caused multiple failures with the headlights, the dimmer switch, the console lights, the brake lights, and the turn signals. The contact also stated that the front passenger side bulb failed several times and was replaced, but the failure recurred. In addition, the harness was replaced due to corrosion, but the repair failed to remedy the failure. The dealer further inspected the vehicle and found that the headlight assembly wires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, there was a loose pin on one of the body control module connectors. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the bulbs, but the failure recurred. The dealer then replaced the body control module. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel shook excessively and the front passenger and driver side doors were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the power steering motor and both the driver and passenger side door latches were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the door locks on the vehicle failed. The failure occurred intermittently. In addition, the contact stated that the security system failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 72,000.
Esc always turning off. Brake light illuminating randomly and not working randomly when in motion. Cruise control disengaging if esc light comes on when control
Brake lights stay on all the time, except when i first press the brake pedal.i have already applied dielectric grease to connector and plugged/unplugged many many times.works for about 1 day.
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.
Lighting not working in car, power lock not working, power truck open not working, bad suspension.
Chevrolet malibu ltz 3.6l, as you drive down the street at any speed the traction control light comes on check engine light comes on and the display say check traction press esc i have had it checked at the chevy dealership where i purchased the car and the tech said the engine misfiredthat it was probably due to bad gas or a particle in the gas but it has happened about ten times with gas from several places and all grades regular to premium and know the check engine light has come on and am know taking the car back to the dealer to have them scan the car again i have had the car a little over a month, if the dealer decides it is no longer there problem i will report this problem and hassle i have gone through to gm management and will return the car back to the dealer or owner of dealership for a refund.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.the contact stated that the third brake light illuminated erroneously and failed to illuminate during deceleration. In addition, the driver's side turn signal, driver's side brake light, and instrument panel gauges malfunctioned intermittently.the electronic stability and traction controls also failed while driving various speeds in cold weather.the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified.the failure mileage was 40,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.while driving between 55-60 mph on normal road conditions, the contact heard a noise when the brake pedal was depressed.there was a decrease in the brake line pressure and the stopping distance increased.in addition, the steering wheel exhibited excessive wobbling, which made steering difficult.the failures occurred without warning.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the computerized system failed.the technician reprogrammed the computerized system, but the failure recurred on eight separate occasions.the vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer six times without any resolutions.the failure mileage was 700 and current mileage was 16,000. Updated 03/18/09.*ljthe consumer stated if felt as though the brakes were locking up. The traction control light illuminated. Updated 03/20/09.
I pulled into my driveway as i normally do. I turned the key to the off position and went to remove the key from the ignition. The key would not come out. It got jammed. I had to pull it out. It took about 10 mins for me to get it out. The first time it had happened was 10/27/09 at about 9:15pm.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the anti-theft alarm was activated independently and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the anti-theft lock warning light was blinking. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
I was driving, the car just stopped and turned off, i could not switch gears or take my key out of the ignition. Car had to be towed and i paid $470.00 to gave the ignition switch replaced,
I was driving down interstate 85 and applied the brakes because the traffic had slowed and the ignition shut off causing the power steering to go out and the brakes stopped functioning.this has happens almost every single time you apply the brakes and it has been an ongoing issues since december of 2013. After almost being in 3 accidents i stopped driving the car for fear of my family's safety.this car should be a part of the gm ignition and power steering recalls but everytime i call gm/chevrolet i am given conflicting information. In one call my car is a part of the recall and the next call it is not.gm is not being fair or honest in their assessment of which vehicles need to be recalled.the car will not pass inspection because of these issues.i tried driving the car with the single key as i had heard on the news and for the 1 mile that i drove the car in that instance i had no problems but i was afraid to chance it any further.the ignition switch recall needs to be expanded to include more vehicles.
When driving brake light continue to stay on. When pressed they go off and pressing to floor they come on but when released around 6 seconds later they come on again. Was taken to dealer ship to be fixed for a recall . Worked for less than a month and it continues again. Had brake pedal switch replaced and it still continues. Now i'm getting the lights coming on saying esc off and also a traction light. In my opinion all chevy malibu's should be recalled and done right. Worst car i ever owned. Fix your mistakes please. These things i'm describing happens anywhere i'm driving constantly
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
Displays, esc off, traction control service, and engine power reduced. And when accelerating it doesn't really move . It takes a while to get speed up. And i was almost run over by a tractor trailer. This just started all of a sudden. And i have only had this car for about a year. It is stated that the malibu has recalls.
There is a recall no 14116 and 14116b involving the torque sensor on 2008 chevrolet malibu but not on my particular vin.it causes a loss of power steering which i am having.i do not understand why my particular model is not covered in this safety issue and what can i do about it. I have had no accidents yet but have to pull off the road and restart my car.
It saying service power steering. Then i can't turn the car. I turn it of and back on then it works. I've had proplems with this car since i bought it.
Someone following me to work informed me my brake lights were on as i was driving on the highway but when i stopped at the street light, they would go off. Now my engine light is on and the warning to service my traction control and esc system is on. The cruise control isn't working properly all the time.i googled the brake light issue andfound a recall for my year of car that can cause my other issues. I called gm and was told by [xxx] that my car is included in this and transferred me to the nearest dealer to make an appt for my car repairs. The dealer said there isn't a recall for these issues but i am under a recall for the power steering recall! they do not havethe parts but i can keep calling and checking . I then called gm back spoke to [xxx] who advised there isn't a recall for the brake light yet . It is upcoming soon they are in the first stage of this . Notime frame when it will happen. I asked what do i do in the meantime with this unsafe car. She said i can get it fixed at my expense. I questioned if i would be reimbursed once they issue the recall. She answered no promise they will.later that day the dealership service manager called saying gm told him to call me! we could make an appt to check my car, pay outof pocket , keep receipt , and if the recall includes my parts, i will bereimbursed or i can try to hold out for recall. I am beyond frustrated. I'm under an active recall but no part to fix it and this other in beginning stages. This lightissue happened to me in october 2013. I bought a new brake switch, had it replaced by a certified mechanic. Now months later i have the same brake lightissue but also my cruise control, esc warning and traction control. The best part when i asked [xxx] at gm what if i am in an accident because you are draggingthis out. She replied youshould call us back after your accident. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).updated 1/14/2015
I was turning right at about 20 mph, the normal speed i turn at. My malibu slid and i couldn't turn the steering wheel. The car beeped at me and it said esc on the dash computer. I called about the recall for eps, and my car does not have one. Kind of weird to see when others are recalled for this issue. I did have the power steering torque replaced in 2015. The car is still drivable, but to me i feel unsafe because the steering wheel now has a mind of its own when turning, and i cannot afford a replacement right now, as well as an accident.
I have had nothing but problems with my electronic power steering amongst other things as well. The steering wheel locked up on me for the first time while parked. I turned the car off then back on & it went back to normal. I've been having issues with it making a sound in the steering wheel column & the steering wheel will move on it's own & will stick while i'm driving which makes it hard to control my vehicle. Also there is other electrical problems causing security light to come on & my car will lock up & i can't start it. The "service esc" light came on around the same time as well. The seatbelt light will come on when everyone has their seatbelt on too. There is obviously something going on with wire connections or something. I'm aware of recalls on the same exact year make & model as my vehicle for the same issues i'm having but no recalls have been issued for my specific vehicle. I have owned nothing but gm vehicles & this one has been nothing but problems!
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the esc warning light illuminated briefly. The vehicle was unable to be repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control) due to the part needed was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Service traction light came on and acceleration was decreased, could not go over 50 mph. Towed to dealer & they say a module caused the brakes to stick. Said they have to replace 2 brake rotors and brake pads and the module is on national back order. They've had it for 9 days now.
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
Incident has occurred several times at various speeds in the last few weeks. When the gas pedal is pressed the engine feels like it skips a beat/stalls for a second or two, the check engine light comes on then off, the dashboard reads: "service traction/service esc". During research of the dashboard message, we learned that the vehicle performance may continue to deteriorate potentially dying while in operation. We have not experienced that. Further we learned that there is a recall issued 5/14/14, number 103518, called electronic stability control. There are several other recalls for this make and model with technical details noting a fix to the electronic stability control as the solution - all issued on 5/14/14. However, upon inquiry of general motors, they noted our vin was not affected by the issue noted in the recall. We are concerned that the recalled vins may not be a complete list as we are clearly experiencing the issue. The recall notes that the defect increases risk of a crash. We are unsure of how to proceed as gm noted parts for repair are not yet available.
06/18/2013 sudden onset of steering pulling to the rt and popping @ brake pedal & steering wheel. Svc: rotate & balance * did not fix problem. 06/23-service traction/traction off on dic. Svc: scanned for codes-told to bring back when display on dic. 07/22 brake light out. Svc: replaced bulb. 07/23 scanned for codes 3 times, checked battery/alternator. 09/11 brake job, turned rotors, ran scan, pulled bcm (passenger side) checked for fretting corrosion. 09/19 service traction finally on dic- replaced brake light switch, reset codes. 57 miles later warning back on. Scanned for codes-multiple codes. 09/20 ran scan while driving (svc traction not on dic)- multiple codes * recommended contact chevrolet to be diagnosed - too many codes. Called chev. Customer service- referred to dealer. 10/03 @ dealer: cs request scan for codes - has stabilitrac-tcontrol on-brake light on but press brakes and lights go off-diag only perf diag test ebcm code c056100 bcm code c0277 00. *replace bpp sensor, clean apply dielectric to bcm conn., relearn bpp sensor and clear codes. $212.23. On same wo: cs: steering will pull or twitch lft to rt **perform spec. Policy 10183 steering assist. $0. **10/21@7:30am transporting my 2 disabled children to school, took rt and completely lost steering. Called for tow to dealer**cspower steering light comes on-steering tightens up-won't steer-then light goes off and steering comes back on. Perfdiag test code c0545 diag ps. Replace column & setup position sensor turning & torque sensor $763.08. **did not fix steering popping & pulling. Called dealer in nov. Wanted $65 diag. Fee. 02/02 took to independent shop: lubed intermediate shaft per tsb did not fix. 02/11 svc traction back on!!! called dealer, told to bring in when on dic to scan for codes - really! wanted another $65.cannot afford to take into dealer. 04/03/14 steering popping and pulling! unsafe car!!!
Keep getting a message saying 'esc off' , 'traction control off' comes and goes. Sometimes seems like the vehicle is stuck in a gear makes a loud roar. Starts to vibrate while driving at certain speeds. Having a problem with brake light staying on a even after replacing switch. I have the recall problems for this year/modelcar but vin doesn't seem to meet the qualifications.
My sister an i was on a flight from los angeles, ca into dallas, tx at the airport we rented a car from national car rental to go onto shreveport. La to see our sister who was in her last days with her fight with cancer. We're on i-20 north driving along then all of a sudden the car steering went out of control, speeding going very fast i could not stop, the went over into the medin of i-20 steal travel fast went all the way over to the other side south i-20 still could not stop no brake we hit a car on the other side of the i-20 that what keep us from going off i-20 completely. No air bags deploy at my sister died on the spot of the crash, i was knot out and the had to be air lifted to the hospital in dallas, tx she went to the mordge in tyler,txi could not walk, shoulder broke, arm and legs we're in bad shape. The day i got out of the hospital the sister we're go to see die. Their never was a officer of the law to come an tell me any thing in regard to the crash, the gm chevrolet 2008 malibu we rented act just like the other gm vehicles in the ignition recall, the car engine, going out of control, steering i had no control , powers brakes not working i could not stop, no airbags deploy at all gm knew about the defect and my injuries and my sister death did not have to be not only that this model was not in the recall i need some answer as to way the very same thing happen to me and my in a fatal crash in this gm product a investigation need to be done and i need an wont answer to this crash, my will never be the same i need to know why please.
2008 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to gm recall #13036 and repair reimbursement. * ld
I will be driving down the road and my esc light comes on and it causes my brakes to engage by there selves it has happened several times now
Have had two accidents in this vehicle both front end collisions and the airbags never deployed. Also the rims are no good tires keep loosing air.
My traction light and service engine light came on and the reduced power notification came on, the car slowed to about 10 miles an hour very suddenly and the car was shaking violently and roared up really loud. I was surrounded by traffic. It was very scary.
This vehicle is having issues with the brake lights illuminating without pressing on the brake pedals. When the brake lights come on by themselves, trying to use the brakes when needed (ie slowing down, stopping) shuts the brake lights off, which could cause a major safety issue for the persons in the vehicle as well as persons in other vehicles around my vehicle. It also takes what seems to be some force to make the brake lights come back on. Sometimes shutting down the vehicle and restarting it solves the issue for a short period of time. The vehicle is also having a cruise control issue, which i am assuming is directly related to the above problem. The cruise control does not want to stay engaged when turned on. It seems this only happens when the brake lights illuminate by themselves. This is also another safety issue for the persons within the vehicle.this vehicle is also having an error that comes on advising that the traction control is off and to service the esc soon. This light comes on for no reason that i can determine. The error code that comes on is c0131. I have searched the internet and have multiple people (more than 50 at this time) that i have found that are having the same exact issues. This is a very high safety concern, that i am unsure on why this hasn't been recalled as of yet. I can imagine there are way more people out there who have just had this issue fixed on their own instead of taking their time out to report to the nhtsa for their review. I would appreciate some sort of contact to be made by this department to myself. Thank you for your assistance in these safety issues.
Service esc service traction light came on the steering wheel locked and i almost wrecked there has been a recall for this but it closed and the dealer won't fix it no recalls have been fixed open or closed can u please help me get the fixed
Esc lights, and traction stability control lightscome on and off often, regardless of current weather conditions. I noticed it happens more when the weather is cooler. Started around 29k miles on my car. When the warning lights come on, my break lights stay on. Computer doesn't kick back any codes unless the warning lights that are on.
I am a owner of a 08 chevy malibu lt 2.4 liter. When i first got the car from the dealer (used) for about two years it was running fine with just little maintenance. When the third year comes around i start having problems with the traction control and engine reduce power light. I've looked up fixes for these problems and i'm currently invested over 5,000 on fixing this problem and it's still not fixed the dealer didn't fix it other autoshops couldn't fix it and it the engine reduce power light on the car sometimes n shuts off where it sits (like in busy traffic). I have a [xxx] son and i dont trust putting him in my car because of this problem of stalling out and not being able to start back up. My car is a daily driver so it cuts off in traffic, when stopped at redlights, takes about 2 to 3 minutes to get it started and idling properly. I fear that one day i wont be able to start my car back up and get into a crash if it stops in the middle of traffic again. This is the most unsafe car i have owned.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)
Esc always turning off. Brake light illuminating randomly and not working randomly when in motion. Cruise control disengaging if esc light comes on when control
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.the contact stated that the third brake light illuminated erroneously and failed to illuminate during deceleration. In addition, the driver's side turn signal, driver's side brake light, and instrument panel gauges malfunctioned intermittently.the electronic stability and traction controls also failed while driving various speeds in cold weather.the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified.the failure mileage was 40,000.
While driving on a crowded freeway the car started to slow down on its own. I figured i was out of gas so i checked the gauge and it was at 1/2 tank. The message said service esc, engine power reduced. There was no place to safely pull over so i had to continue to the next exit at the reduced speed. Needless to say this was very frightening as traffic was trying to pass me. I could have been rear ended but luckily nothing bad happened. I found a place to stop, shut off the engine and waited 5 minutes. I restarted the car and it ran normal as if nothing happened. The check engine light was still on. I reset the code ( something about a tps) when i got home. This scenario has happened several more times even at city speeds (35 mph). I don't drive on the freeway anymore and have to take alternate routes that are safer to pull over when this happens. I think i should sell the car but i cant in good conscience pass this on to someone else like gm did to me. Really guys this should be investigated asap so that no one gets hurt or killed !
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the parts needed for the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
My car's check engine light has been on and flashing for the past two weeks. I have had my car repaired several times by autobody shops. A diagnostic test have never been done before today. My car is pulling to the right. The rack and pinion was replaced last year.i hit a deer and according to the repair shop i only had body damage.six months later they are telling me i need to replace my engine. I have replaced the brakes on this car more than seven times.i am in the process of getting the rotors replaced. Then every four months i have toget my tires replaced.
Pulling out of my parking space my steering wheel got stiff. I put car in park restarted car and it loosened up but as i started to drive itthe power steering light came on and now my steering wheel is starting to shake and my engine light is on.
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.
My car was showing service esc i looked it up and found that there was a recall on that so i took it to dealership in june to be repaired and while i was driving on a city street the car started running funny and the service esc light came on again
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.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the esc and traction control warning lights illuminated. In addition, the brake pedal was depressed but the brake lights failed to illuminate. The brake lights illuminated independently without the brake pedal being depressed. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who repaired the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.update 01/15/16 ma
Brake lights remained illuminated even if brake pedal was not pushed, both while stationary and in motion. Traction control was disabled while in motion. Body control module was malfunctioning and had to be replaced. Brake lights remained illuminated on all roads, in all conditions, and at all times. Traction control was disabled primarily on city streets but sometimes on highways. The chevrolet dealer service department said the cause was a malfunctioning body control module and had to replace it. The problems with the car are the same as those in nhtsa campaign number 14v252000, although a search by vin reveals no outstanding recalls. The vehicle is currently undergoing repair and i will have repair invoices after the repairs are completed.
There have been multiple times now where my power steering light will turn on my dashboard, then it turns to manual steering which is very difficult to turn and almost caused me to crash my vehicle when trying to merge off to the shoulder. Seems to be more common when going 30 mph or under but has happened when going 75 mph on highway. Last time was today when i went to getnew set of tires and it locked up on the technician. It will happen at random times and if i restart my car problem seems to go away for awhile.
I first experienced a problem october 2011 when the dashboard message indicated service traction and service esc, i took my car to an independent garage where they put dielectric grease on the bcm connectors.they stated if the problem continues, i would have to go to a dealer for the bcm to be reprogrammed.while this fixed the problem of my service brake lights coming on without touching my break pedal and then while breaking no break lights come on, the fix only worked temporarily.i took my car to a dealership, because like others have mentioned, when you shut the car off it clears the message until you are no longer at the garage and it comes back on.i too took my car back to the dealer and did not shut the car off.the service writer saw the messages which were, service traction and service esc.the first time i visited the dealer was on june 1, 2012, their report states code c0131 abs traction control system pressure circuit.i had this problem fixed on june 25, 2012 in which they replaced and calibrated brake pedal switch, greased bcm connector, cleared code, road test, replace brake light switch for a sum of money.this has not fixed my problem to date.the problem is especially persistent during damp and wet weather.it is an uneasy feeling driving because it happens at random times.
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.
2008 chevrolet malibu.consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory customer service at dealership for unnecessary repair work and seeks reimbursement.the consumer stated the service brake illuminated when the brake was not applied, the cruise control would not engage and the traction control light illuminated intermittently.instead of fixing the wiring harness as described in the safety recall notice the dealership replaced the brake sensor and charged him $245. 03. The consumer stated while driving, he discovered the cruise control had not been fixed., even though the technician noted everything was operable.the consumer returned to the dealer, where they kept the car for a day and a half and replaced the bcm and dtc. Updated 09/10/15*lj updated 10/2/2017
I was driving my chevy malibu and started to fell my car start to shake violently and then my service esc was populating on the dash and traction control had been lost in the car. I was having difficulty breaking as if the abs break system was not working in the car.i got the car to the side of the road and ended up hitting a guard rail. I then found out that it was multiple recalls issued on my vehicle and i called the chevrolet customer support to discuss the current recall which appeared to be the issue. I was instructed that i could drop my car off at best chevrolet service center and they were aware of the recall and would assist me. I dropped my car off, explained the situation. They called me to let me know the recall wasn't the issue even thought everything i experienced was listed in the recall.
The car started jerking and the engine light started blinking. The service esc and traction lights came on. Then the esc and traction off lights came on and the engine light is still on. The jerking continues to happen at 40mph and at 65mph.
Traction control light comes on, esc turns off,vehicle sputters when these lights illuminate and engine light blinks while driving down the road, similiar recall for older model was found nhtsa recall 14v252 but my year of vehicle is not included, can this be the same issue
Random lose of electric power steering, on highway at freeway speeds.. The steering wheel will lock and cause you to be unable to keep the car in control.. I've contacted general motors after being advised this was and is a known issue and in most cases is covered under recalls and extended coverage. They said this vehicle wasn't covered
Started the car to come out of a parking spot, heard humming/rattling noise.steering wheel started to vibrate then would do rapid half-turns by itself, jerking left and right.shut the car off and restarted.seemed ok for first few minutes then started again.got on the road, driving about 35-40 mpg on highway and it became uncontrollable.could not keep it straight within the lane.almost hit a car in the lane on my right! pulled up to an auto shop near by.they test drove and experienced the issue but explained that with these cars, the technology in them is too advanced and would have to be taken to a chevy dealer.mechanic explained that the matter is quite hazardous and it would be a huge risk driving it now.single mom driving 45 minutes from home with 2 minor children.had to get a tow truck to get back home, 45 minutes away.$$$!!had this vehicle for 11 months only.prior to this issue, had door locks issues as i've ready on other threads and also currently experiencing issues with faulty tire pressure sensor as well. Nothing but problems with this car since i've had it.this is my first and very last chevrolet!!
I just pulled on and started to drive on a winding dangerous mountain road -not yet accelerating 40mph- when all of a sudden my steering wheel would not let me turn, almost frozen, and i am into a right curve! i was fighting the wheel to gain control for what seemed minutes but was actually seconds as i slowlyput on my brakes while i tried to regain control of the wheel (mind you i am in rush hour traffic on a mt. Curve, a concrete wall to my left, a rock outcropping on my right, no shoulder, guardrail beginswhere the rocks end. When i finally regained control, i still had a hard time steering; steering was unpredictable...intermittent shaking of the steering wheel/sometimes felt like i had lost a bolt on my right rim (for those who did at one time you know what i am talking about)/i had a shimmy on the right like something was not connected/all of a sudden i felt like there was no power steering or control at all (hard to turn the wheel-took some muscle), just not right. My car used to have such control- turn on a dime barely touching the wheel. This steering issue has happened before and mentioned to my mechanic at an oil change but they didn't find anything, even hooked up to the diagnostic machine and everything checked out, wallet lighter. I actually thought i was going out of my mind then read other people were having the same kinds of problems. If this is a known problem, why has it not been recalled? for the mountain that i have to drive every day to and from work, this could prove very dangerous-life threatening... I do not feel safe in my own car i have only had nearly a year now nor have the funds to spend on costly repairs. I am ready to take the bugger back and demand my money back and get a more dependable vehicle. I am done spending money- why this is happening? why no answers or fixes? worse yet, "everything check out okay" when it keeps happening!
About a month ago my traction control light started coming on and i would have to shut the car off to reset it after that i was notified that my brake lights would stay on while i was driving and would turn off when i hit the brakes pretty much working in reverse now at the moment it is happening all the time and it is making it very unsafe for me and my child to drive in. Also when i am driving on the highway my car will shift from fifth gear down to 4th gear and i would have to switch to the manual shift mode to shift correctly due to the car not shifting correct.
I was driving my vehicle and noticed my check esc check traction control light came on in my driver notification panel.when i got home i noticed that my rear brake lights were on and i wasnt even in the vehicle pressing on the brake.so i took it for a test drive and noticed that the brake lights would come on without me hitting the brakes and then when i did hit the brakes the brake lights would not come on.this has been in the shop for the fifth time now for the same thing.huge safety concern when your brake lights are not working.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact statedthat the electronic stability control indicator illuminated no matter what speed the vehicle was traveling. Also, the power steering malfunctioned. The dealer (jim price chevrolet, 2150 seminole trail, charlottesville, va 22901, (434) 260-8542) stated that there were no recalls for the failures. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls and provided a case number. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 51,000.
Just took possession of a 2008 chevy malibu ltz v6 3.6 with on 36k original miles on it.have had for only 5 days and got a dash notification of check esc soon, traction control, eng power reduced warning with the check engine symbol. I pulled in my driveway home from work and immediately notified my local dealership.backed out of driveway to take to the dealership and had no power to go anywhere so pulled back in drive and shut the car off to go inside my house, came back out turn the car back on and put in reverse, all seemed find with power, then proceeded on to the dealership with no power failure, but engine light stayed on.with only 36k miles and lots of reviews i am reading on the internet about this problem seems to be an issue and recurring that no one can seem to find a fix for.how many complaints before there is a recall on this issue.i travel out of town at least two weekends a month and being a single female i cannot afford to get stranded and cause a wreck due to power failure.seriously when does this problem get recognized and corrected to save a life.
Brake lights illuminate during normal driving when brakes pedal is not being pushed.brake lights then turn off when brake pedal is pushed and don't come back on until brake pedal is pushed at least half way down.cruise control doesn't work when this is happening.problem happens when driving at any speed.this has been happening for about a month this time.was previously fixed under a recall but the fix is not working.
Takata recall i lost control of my 08 chevy malibu as it was in motion. Driving to school the abs, brake, traction control and battery light turned on and the power steering locked. I had to forcefully turn the steering wheel to get out of traffics way and park somewhere to avoid an accident.
Brake lights would be on when not applying brakes and brakes lights would not come on when applying brakes - esc and service traction indicators remained on. On the way to have this problem repair for the 3rd time, the engine loss power while i was driving approx 75mph on an extremely busy interstate. One of the scariest moments of my entire life. Pulled over, put the car in park & then is shutoff. The engine light came on at the same time as the reduced engine power warning. After waiting awhile, i restarted the car and was able to get to the dealership. Service tech said the brake lights worked find - he had no evidence that they were staying on. He said the esc & traction was related to the reduced engine power & i needed to have the throttle body replaced - $550. Had the throttle body replaced and driving home-approx 30 mins later-the car starts doing weird idle things. In park the rpm hand flucuated between 1.5-2 and then out of nowhere 3.0-in park, not applying gas or brakes. I had to apply brakes and put the car in gear to make it stop. When i released the brakes at the stoplight-not applying gas-car accelerated to 20 mph on it's own. Called dealership back-they implied it was my fault for leaving the lot if something was wrong. The only thing that the car did before leaving dealership was for approx 5 secs it was a tad be louder than normal when i started the engine. The other problems did not present until after i was several miles away (interstate) and more so when i was off the interstate where there was more slowing, stopping, etc. I parked after my concern increased. Turned the car and then restarted after a period-that is when it idled up to 3.0 rpms in park-people walking by looked at me strange as if i was sitting in the parked car just pressing the gas-not. I am just as terrified to drive the car tonight as i was before it was repaired earlier today.
While driving on a city street the electric power steering failed. The vehicle could not be steered at low speeds preventing me from turning into my driveway. The dash lit up like a christmas tree and the power steering failure notice appeared.it is obvious that the prior recall was not large enough and did not cover the population of defective vehicles. Time for nhtsa and gm to expand the recall and eliminate this danger.
Driving on the freeway, tried to switch lanes and vehicle's traction went out of control, making the vehicle had unstable, tried to controlled the car, but there were other vehicles driving next to the car which resulted in a multiple car crash, had recently received a recall letter from gm stating that the car had that problem but they did not have the parts available, they were going to contact me as soon as the parts were available but up to today i have not heard anything from general motors.
I was driving my car and my power steering light came on while on the highway and the wheel became hard to turn
When i start the car the steering wheel does not move at all. On the dash it says power steering then esc off pops up. I have to restart the car a few times in order for it to be able to move and the message is gone. When im driving the steering wheel shakes and turning gets a little stiff. I drive both city streets and highways im afraid it will lock up on me when in motion.
The brake lights come on with my foot off of the brake pedal. When i do apply the brakes the brake lights go out. The cruise control and the stabilitycontrol will not work. I contacted my local dealer and they said there is no recall on my vehicle the dealer is [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the electronic stability control, electric power steering, and traction control warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The contact felt a strong vibration coming from the steering wheel and the steering wheel frequently seized. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and back on to reset the computer. In addition, the rear brake lights failed to illuminate when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14e044000 (steering) and 14v153000 (steering). The contact felt that the vehicle exhibited the same failure as listed in the recall campaigns. Ocean city chevrolet (2366 ocean hwy w, shallotte, nc 28459, (910) 364-9917) was notified of the failures, but did not diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who was to provide further technical information concerning the diagnostic trouble codes and recommendations. The independent mechanic indicated that the failures needed to be addressed by the manufacturer to receive repairs from an authorized dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures to determine their guidelines to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was not available.
The service traction light, esc off, & service esc lights have all come on in the dic. Sometimes engine slows & jerks whie driving. I had my drivers side front axle and wheel bearing fixed a month ago. I dont understand why these lights are on.
Power locks have only worked for front doors for as long as ive had the car, about a year..... Over the past month - service air bag light came on shortly after starting the car one day. A few weeks later, service esc and traction control popped up after starting the car. Now my power steering has gone out and does not reset upon restarting the car.
Driving on divided highway, suddenly the warning light for emergency stability control/traction control came on. Driver's information center then indicated that both needed servicing, then advised "engine power reduced". Managed to "limp" home driving the car. While driving to dealership for repair, same thing happened (but not on a divided highway). Dealer fixed it, claiming "traced problem to wiring harness, chaffed and rubbing on transmission bolt - repaired harness & rerouted harness."car had less than 900 miles on it. Maybe our car was unusual, but i'm thinking if we had a problem with the wiring harness rubbing against a transmission bolt, so badly that it started shorting out in less than 900 miles, there are probably thousands of other 2008 malibus at risk of the same thing.
As i'm driving down the freeway going about 70 mph i hear about 3 or 4 dings go off all at one time. The service esc , engine pwr reduced, service traction, and esc off warnings came on my 2008 chevy malibu lt dash as well as the traction warning light and check engine light. My car almost instantly starting to decelerate at an exceptional speed. I had to "floor it" to make it stop and then it slowly accelerated. Once i got home i googled the problem and a lot of people were saying it has to do with the fuse box or throttle body or both. I don't know what is wrong with it and i don't have a lot of extra money right now so i'm kinda stuck driving it like this for awhile since it is not under any type of warranty and i have to go to work.
Takata recall, my 08 malibu will not start after driving no matter how long. I've been stranded multiple times. I bought a new starter, relay switch, ignition, switch, and paid for multiple diagnostic tests. Every mechanic sends me to the dealer ship and says they can't find the problem but believe it's the ecm. I'm taking it to the dealer today and praying this doesn't cost me another car!
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering and the electronic stability control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The vin was not available.
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 was driving down the road and stopped at a stop light and my powersteering went out.
Takata recall my 2008 chevy malibu got stuck in reverse when i was backing out of a parking spot and i fixed it with zip ties but the plastic pin that holds my shifter to my transmission got stuck.
My vehicle has been running just fine until the other day when my vehicle out of nowhere went into 'limp mode' and i couldn't go over 20 mph. The notifications on my dash were 'eng pwr reduced' and 'service esc'. After looking online for possible causes, it is very clear that engine power reduced and service electrical system is an extremely common problem with chevy malibu's from older models to newer 2016-2018 models). Not only is it common, but most people that experience the same issue i did, end up spending thousands trying to fix the problem. Repairs range from changing the throttle body to sensors to battery cables & terminals. A few get lucky but for the majority of malibu owners, the problem returns within days or if they're lucky, they get a couple of months before the error codes come back. All one has to do is search the forums of cargurus.com or youtube for videos to find the countless posts of chevy malibu owners all experiencing the same problem. I personally read of many accounts where owners were on the highway when all of a sudden they have the engine power reduced. This is a huge safety concern and eventually someone or multiple people are going to get killed when they lose power at a high rate of speed. Chevy is undoubtedly aware that there's a problem and are choowing to turn a blind eye instead of issuing a recall. What's it going to take for gm to admit there's a problem? multiple deaths? mechanics, even those that work for gm know there's an issue but don't know how to fix it permanently. I'm sure i'm not alone when i say i can't afford to pay thousands for guess work. I shouldn't have to even consider it because gm knows there's an issue and aren't doing anything about it. Before people get killed, an investigation needs to be conducted & a recall issued!
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the engine stalled without warning while driving 40 mph. The contact lost control of the vehicle, drove into a ditch, and stopped in an embankment. The front driver side air bag deployed and the gas inside caused the contact to contract pneumonia. The contact suffered chest pains that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to storage. A police report was filed. The vin was not available. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system) was received over one year ago; however, the repair was not performed. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Driver side seat frame broke, head gaskets failed.
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.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that she refueled the vehicle and once the vehicle was restarted, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis however, the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they advised her that the fuel cap needed to be replaced. The fuel cap was replaced however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000. The current mileage was approximately 54,000.updated 1/15/13updated 1/28/2013
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.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the check engine, dome light, door ajar sound, seat belt warning lights illuminated at the same time. The engine lost power after the above warning signals displayed. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the body control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred with seat belt and service air bags light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken back to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 88,845.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and the low traction, esc, engine power reduced, and engine disabled warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Steering shakes violently,while driving or stopped,to the point of losing control. Condition is intermitent. Vehiclehas been checked by dealer and diagnosed as needing a steering control module. So far chevrolet has not offered a fix ,except to replace it at a cost of 743 .00$ with the same part that is defective? engine light came on at 70000 miles and dealer replaced cat conv at no charge . The third issue is door locks stopped working at 74000 miles,and will only open manually. The steering is a very dangerous condition and i fear will cause a accident.
Fuel tank leaking seen several chevys where recalled but my vin number is not including unable to drive care as dangerous fuel leak
The contact owned a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the door lock switch operated independently without warning. After parking, the vehicle caught fire under the hood. The contact sustained a back injury attempting to put the fire out that did not require medical attention. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the timing belt had stretched and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact indicated that approximately one month later, the check engine warning light illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the actuator solenoid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 61,208. ...updated 03-10-16
I was traveling on route 15 from va to md.i stopped for gas, got back on the highway going around 45 and the timing chain broke which destroyed the motor.the mechanic who replaced the motor said this was a common problem with this particular motor and gm was aware of it, but have not issued a recall.the mechanic said the oil needed to be changed regularly or the engine was more prone to this problem.i did change the oil regularly and have records to prove it.
(esc) traction control system needs repairscomes on causing the car to reduce engine power immediately. No matter how fast you are driving. I was lucky was going around a curve on a hwy and hit a small bumb in in road when it happened to me. Took to dealership for them to fix they comb through the car they said after resetting esc they could not repeat esc code again, but told me if it keeps happening just bring back. Luckily they didn't charge me this visit but was second time to take to them. First time they said it was some other sensors and changed them which didn't fix problem. They said i had rodent damage but not enough to cut into the wires to cause the problem. They seemed clueless as to why it does this. I read other people's forms on there chevy cars and it's not just my mailbu. I was told pretty much don't trust for a two trip i had planned. They taped up some of my wires and hoped it won't happen again, but i believe this will be the start to a larger problem.
My 08 malibu ltz is having trouble shifting gears. I have to let off accelerator for it to shift gears.
Engine broke down 2 weeks later they said we will give you warranty and when i refill gas the fuel sensor doesn't reach full tank and steering lost its grip the same week of purchase
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start without warning. The contact stated that the doors failed to lock. Additionally, while the brake pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal grinding sound detected. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to the local dealer for assistance. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Engine intermittently reduces power, engine lamp come on or blinks, runs rough.this reduce power causes the vehicle to shake and accelerator does not work properly and occurs when moving in normal driving conditions and then it all stops.mechanics cannot recreate it.it is safety issue and can cause an accident.
My 2008 chevy malibu 2lt is experiencing issues where it basically loses power to the engine. The code that came up is p2135 and the messages were service traction/service esc/engine power reduced. Once the engine is shut down, it won't start until the codes are cleared. My husband & i were driving at 50mph and all of a sudden the car wouldn't let us go more than 20mph and we were almost hit by cars behind us and barely had enough time to get over. I am very upset about this issue because i take very good care of my car and there was no warning sign that something was going wrong prior to all of the messages coming up (engine light etc).
When i drive the car it drives fine. In the morning when i try to leave at 7 or 8 it refuses to turn on until it is warm i guess. There's definitely an electrical issue i've only had the cat for 2 months and when it does start it says power steering and service esc. Sometimes i can't even drive over 20. It's definitely an issue that needs recalled.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the doors on the vehicle would not lock with the key fob, but it did lock with the key. The contact stated that the check engine light also illuminated on the instrument panel and the air conditioner smelled like the coolant was burning; however, the vehicle did not overheat. The failure was not diagnosed by a dealer or mechanic. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 50,000.
Engine power reduced message appears while vehicle is running and the engine immediately stops and vehicle stalls after a very short period barely enough to pull over to the side of the road. If the ignition is turned off and turned on again, the vehicle starts fine. This pattern repeats randomly at various speeds and even when it was stopped at a stop sign. This is a dangerous situation especially on the highways.dealer check revealed that it was engine control module that got shorted and needs a replacement. The part is back ordered, which indicates that there are multiple vehicles having the same issue.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the driver side and passenger side rear seat belts had separated from the seats. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the seat belts were improperly installed during manufacturing. The seat belts were replaced but the defect had recurred on the passenger side. Also, the contact indicated that later the rear middle seat belt had separated from the seat. In addition the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defects. The failure mileage was 36,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the driver side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the air bag was deploying from the driver seat and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact that a sensor failed, but it was not a concern. In addition, the contact observed a leak coming from the vehicle and took the vehicle back to the dealer. It was diagnosed that the head gasket failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, one month later, the contact observed a leak again, the check engine warning indicator illuminated, and an abnormal clicking noise was heard. The dealer diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced due to the head gasket being previously repaired improperly. The engine was replaced. One month later, the vehicle would not start and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring was done improperly and not up to safety standards. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 93,723.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the anti-theft lock warning light was blinking. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Started car and service traction esc lights came on.upon driving car would not accelerate as it normally does, and seemed to loose power.the engine vibrated an unusual amount, much more than normal.the next day we took the vehicle to the dealer for recall no. 13036, the htsa campaign id no. For this recall is 14v252.the dealer only replaced what was outlined in the recall, which was clip, retainer, strap, retainer.however, this had no effect on the problem.they would not further diagnose or fix the problem.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the dealer stated that the parts were not available for repair. Additionally, the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the contact stated that the recall had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,240.
Chevrolet malibu ltz 3.6l, as you drive down the street at any speed the traction control light comes on check engine light comes on and the display say check traction press esc i have had it checked at the chevy dealership where i purchased the car and the tech said the engine misfiredthat it was probably due to bad gas or a particle in the gas but it has happened about ten times with gas from several places and all grades regular to premium and know the check engine light has come on and am know taking the car back to the dealer to have them scan the car again i have had the car a little over a month, if the dealer decides it is no longer there problem i will report this problem and hassle i have gone through to gm management and will return the car back to the dealer or owner of dealership for a refund.
While driving on a crowded freeway the car started to slow down on its own. I figured i was out of gas so i checked the gauge and it was at 1/2 tank. The message said service esc, engine power reduced. There was no place to safely pull over so i had to continue to the next exit at the reduced speed. Needless to say this was very frightening as traffic was trying to pass me. I could have been rear ended but luckily nothing bad happened. I found a place to stop, shut off the engine and waited 5 minutes. I restarted the car and it ran normal as if nothing happened. The check engine light was still on. I reset the code ( something about a tps) when i got home. This scenario has happened several more times even at city speeds (35 mph). I don't drive on the freeway anymore and have to take alternate routes that are safer to pull over when this happens. I think i should sell the car but i cant in good conscience pass this on to someone else like gm did to me. Really guys this should be investigated asap so that no one gets hurt or killed !
My bcm i has terrible wiring connection and the way i bought it someone ran a new wire to the third coil because the bad connect is causing the check engine light to turn on and is shorting out all my emissions parts such as maf sensor, o2s, evap purge solenoid and my car is running like crap and a mechanic said he has had this happen before on the same vechile as mine
2008 chevy malibu engine shut off in mid drive on city highway duringhigh traffic. My wife and children were in the vehicle the check engine light has displayed and continue to code p0365/6. However the camshaft position sensors, the camshaft position actuators, the altenator and the battery have all been replaced. The issue has upset me due to the fact that it is in line with 2 known concerns and reports that have not been answered by chevy or gm. 1) discussion of battery cables being the cause of the problem (unanswered)2) gm ignition switch recall feb 2014 (which seems to be very in line with this issue).i have taken the vehicle to the chevy dealership and ofcourse paid for a diagnostic to be told "could not duplicate". It is very concerning to me and hard to believe that this was the first time that these symptoms have been reported and no one knows what could be the source. I was able to find forums and reports on both the battery cables and the ignition switch failures. The ignition switch failure were supposedly only issues for specific vehicles however the symptoms within the recorded malibu community are totally in line with the same from that recall. We now also have a problem with the ignition struggling to turnover. This is highly unsafe, financially burdening and stressful on the families who are currently dealing with these concerns with no answer or response in sight. Requesting assistance.
2008 chevy malibu lights will come on but engine won't crank. We where in the highway and trying to jump a car and it just turned off and won't start at all.
2011 chevrolet malibu.consumer writes in regards to engine power reduced and traction control message light issues.
Turn signal isn't operating correctly, it no longer cuts off automatically, three of my four door latches aren't working--don't respond to key fob (the one that works), have to lock all three doors manually. Check engine light comes on after filling up car and has been on for about 7 months with no one at the dealership knowing why.also have a problem with water settling in my car every time it rains. Key fobs both went out also but only one is now working at 75%. All of these problems have been going on since i first got the car with the dealership either pretending as if i did it or that they do not have enough staff to correct the problem. I know this was only done because i am a female and the car was under warranty. I am so disappointed!!! i bought this car brand new with only 100 miles on it and it seems as if gm wants their dealerships to do this. I know so many people with the same problems from the same parent manufacturer (tahoe, enclave, impala, malibus) this car seems to have a lot of minor/major problems that all rear their ugly heads at various times of ownership..thinking about getting rid of it even though it was my dream car and almost paid for!!!! gm needs to get on the ball!!!
While on my way to work, suddenly my traction light and service engine light came on and the reduced power notification came on moments later, the car slowed to about 10-20 mph(like it almost died but still running) and the car was shaking. I could not accelerate, i coasted into a parking lot and it was idling rough. I shut it off, waited a few moments and started it like nothing happened. I was scared and just wanted to get home and borrow another car to get to work. I was less than a mile away from home, and managed to get it home. While returning home it did the same thing but, it added a new code disabled engine. I have read these forums, and i don't have extra money to waist on replacing parts that do not fix the problem. It seems to be a common issue with gm, i don't want to be giving the run around with bs reason, i want to fix my car.
Ignition switch (related to the key) fails intermittently causing vehicle to either not start or quit running while driving.
On sunday march 8th, 2015 i turned my car about 7 pm in the evening to realize that the engine light was on, service esc was populating on the dash and traction control had been lost in the car. I was having difficulty braking as if the abs brake system was not working in the car. I drove it immediately home from work and parked it at my home address. On monday morning at 7:30 am i called the chevrolet customer support to discuss the current recall which appeared to be the issue.i was instructed that i could drop my car off at best chevrolet and they were aware of the recall and would assist me. I dropped my car off, explained the situation, i also asked them to quote a price on a leak and left. They called me to let me know the recall wasn't the issue even thought everything i experienced was listed in the recall. They held my car for two extra days after the car was no longer displaying the check engine light and no one informed me.
Engine power failure and traction control turns off, the cars power immediately reduces power and speed without notice, car stalls out. It is very random without warning/notice; quite dangerous-if the car is turned off and turned back on it returns to normal only for a period of time.
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.
Takata recall: timing chain and crankshaft issue. Car started to lose speed all of a sudden and the next day i went to start the car, it wouldn't start at all. Had to have it towed to find out that my timing chain is lose and crankshaft sensor piece was missing or broken
Takata recall, my 08 malibu will not start after driving no matter how long. I've been stranded multiple times. I bought a new starter, relay switch, ignition, switch, and paid for multiple diagnostic tests. Every mechanic sends me to the dealer ship and says they can't find the problem but believe it's the ecm. I'm taking it to the dealer today and praying this doesn't cost me another car!
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving steering wheel wobbles and when at a stop light the vehicle stalled. In addition, the contact stated that the wiring harness was bulb was replaced on four different occasions. The contact also mention the rear signal inside the vehicle would click very fast and that the abs warning light stayed illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed but was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,006.
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.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle shook violently and the engine power reduced warning indicator illuminated. The speed decreased and another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
2008 chevrolet malibu.consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration issues.the consumer stated as she attempted to accelerate, the vehicle did not move for several seconds. The engine kept revving and making a loud sound. The odometer went from 60 mph to 0 and the tachometer vacillated from two to five. Suddenly, the vehicle accelerated. Then the engine began revving again and the situation repeated itself. The vehicle was unable to maintain a steady speed and when it slowed down again,the consumer was nearly rear-ended. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostictest, which revealed the pressure control solenoid internally shorted out.
The exhaust manifold of the 2008 has a severe crack which allows exhaust fumes into the cabin of the vehicle. I cannot keep the fan on while the vehicle is stopped, idling, or in slow traffic as the fumes are so strong that it causes headaches and nausea. The vehicle was taken to two different chevrolet dealerships to pinpoint the source of the exhaust fumes and nothing could be found. Afterwards, it took my husband less than 10 minutes to locate and photograph the exhaust leak on the exhaust manifold. Two other close friends also have 2008 malibu's and both of their cars have the same dangerous issue of exhaust fumes leaking into the cabin. One has had this replaced at chevrolet dealership with oem parts at a cost of $1500 with the explanation of the high cost for the repair being that the exhaust manifold is connected to the catalytic converter and the whole unit had to be replaced. One year after this expensive repair, her exhaust manifold has cracked again. Another friend got a quote of $1300 but cannot afford the repair. I cannot afford this repair either and it baffles me that chevrolet will issue a service bulletin to replace my chrome wheel covers but when i called to ask about the well known issue of cracked exhaust manifolds, told me that they hadn't heard anything about the issue and simply passed me off to a local dealership to make a repair appointment. This is a dangerous situation and one that is common and well documented with a quick internet search on exhaust cracks on chevrolet malibu's and cobalt's in the 2007-2009 years. Given the dangerous nature, the high cost of the repair that many cannot afford, and the common occurrence of the problem, chevrolet should issue a recall to address this issue.
My car's check engine light has been on and flashing for the past two weeks. I have had my car repaired several times by autobody shops. A diagnostic test have never been done before today. My car is pulling to the right. The rack and pinion was replaced last year.i hit a deer and according to the repair shop i only had body damage.six months later they are telling me i need to replace my engine. I have replaced the brakes on this car more than seven times.i am in the process of getting the rotors replaced. Then every four months i have toget my tires replaced.
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
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 40 mph, the traction control and engine warning indicators illuminated without warning, and the vehicle shook. An independent mechanic replaced the throttle body and accelerator pedal. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
When the car was started the information panal was not reading,it consisted of mostly dashes. The car was running much louder than normal and the check engine light came on. It started saying service traction and engine power loss. I placed the car in drive, the interior lights started flashing and locks went up and down rapidly. I shut the car off and re started it, attempted to see if it would drive but it had no power, could only reverse and there seemed to be no power steering. The next day i started the car again, this time no immediate issueuntil i pulled out on to the street. The steering wheel was tight, and the car failed to accelerate. Loss of engine power was on the dash, engine and traction lights remained on. Restarted the car and i was able to park again. The car remains at the dealer after being towed a week ago, and they are unsure of the cause. This is extremely dangerous,especially if it were to happen on the highway i would not have had any control of the car and most definitely would have caused an accident.
My vehicle looses power and ability to accelerate suddenly while on the highway traveling around 65 mph. This causes a very dangerous situation for me each time it occurs because i am driving at a high speed and most of the time on a busy highway. I have to turn my hazards on and do my best to get off the road all while the vehicle continues to slow itself down and loose all power. I've come so very close to being hit or causing an accident. It is very frightening. "engine power reduced" is the message that appears. The check engine light came on and i took it in a few days later to a mechanic who read the codes. There were several that came up. I explained everything that happened with the car and after looking over everything decided i needed a new cam shaft sensor. Car drove well for about a week and then the problem came back. I have taken it back in to the mechanic and they're unsure of what the problem could be now. They have told me unless i can get the vehicle to them right when the problem is happening they're unsure what could actually be the source. How am i supposed to drive to a mechanic or a dealer at a coasting speed of 10 mph without stopping before i get there? i have read several chevy forum threads and found that this is a very common problem amongst malibus and impalas. Many people have spent hundreds of dollars making repairs that mechanics and dealerships say will correct the issue yet have stated the issue still occurs in their vehicles. I refuse to throw money into repairs if there isn't a known source as i have already made one repair that dis not fix my vehicles problem! with the number of chevy vehicles experiencing the same problems, why isn't this a recall???
I have had nothing but trouble with this car.i should have kept exact records, but i haven't. The first issue was the factory battery in 2008.it exploded in the car within 5 months, they stated that this was not covered under warranty.i have replaced 3 batteries in this car.i have had 4 sets of tires.i have had to change the front headlights 2 times.i had the entire computer system go down 2 years ago and had to replace.when i reached out to the place i purchased the car, they wanted to charge me outrageous amounts of money.so, all of my work has been done at another auto mechanic.of course, because of that they are not willing to do anything because the work was never done with them.i believe there is something wrong with the electrical system, along with the suspension, and god only knows what else.i am currently getting ready to replace the headlights again, along with i am needing new tires on the front end after only 4 months.i have had this car for 6 years.
The check engine light came on so i took it to the shop and was told that it my catalytic converter and i only have 71000 mile on my car, shouldn'tit be still under warranty? pleas advise
While driving on the 101 a 5 lane hwy, we were in the hov lane. The car completely stalled, we had all electrical on the dash light radio worked but the car wouldn't start back up.previous occasions it has stalled , this is the 5 or 6th time! i take it in to service and they say its one thing and other week goes by and it does it again.
At 97000 miles, following all service and oil changes, engine blew out. It sheared off head bolts, broke the timing chain, large amounts of metal both before and after the oil filter. I have talked to many mechanics, as well have talked to numerous people that own these vehicles. They all say the same thing. There is something going on with the build of these engines that is causing failure. Car was stationary after a 45 minute drive. The next day there was no response from turning the key. Chevy has been getting away with these type of engine problems for years and i believe should be held accountable in their quality control department.there is absolutely no reason this should happen with such low miles, let alone all the other people with the same proble.s.
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).
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.the contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle became hesitant to accelerate and stalled without warning.the vehicle was able to restart however, the power steering failed causing the steering wheel to seize.the problem recurred on multiple occasions.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
I leased a new 2008 chevy malibu the day after thanksgiving. Great car, loved it. Then on jan 14th while driving on the freeway (in the fast lane)my check engine light flashed on a couple of times. Concerned i decided maybe i should pull off the road. Luckily there was an off ramp close. As i proceeded to the off ramp i realized that the engine had shut down so i was not able to do anything but coast as far out of the way as possible and pull to the side of the road. Since that day i have been driving a rental car, still making my car payment, and have no idea when i will be getting my replacement car. The dealership/gm are going completely through the car that blew up and have agreed they will get me a new car, that is my only option since they won't refund my money. The bad thing is i have no idea when they will get my replacement.i am still making car payments for a new car that i do not have. Very disappointed in chevy and probably won't buy another one for a long time. Once this lease it up i am done. We have purchased several cars from this dealership, courtesy. This incident has shown me how terrible their customer service is. They never call me, i have to call them to find out what is going on. They haven't offered to reimburse my car payments.
I am having similar issues as others with wiring/electrical. Latest incident involved loss of ac/defrost/level controls. Prior to this loss, there was a very strong burning smell coming thru the vents when the control level was set to 1-4. There were no visible sparks or fire; however, the wiring under the glove department was extremely hot. Although there wasn't a fatality or visible fire other risks were involved. My family was in the car (adults & children) & we were 500 miles from home (returning from vacation). Being on the road, narrowed options on identifying the root cause. The air remained off & windows were down for the remainder commute in 90 degree rainy weather. There are other issues of concern. The engine light is now on??? the same issue occurred in nov 2012 with the heater. At this time, when the wires were examined it "magically" started working. In january 2012, the door chime became very faint, the seatbelt chimes when in use, & the front door speakers do not work. In 2009, the door locks began to malfunction. Sometimes they will lock sometimes they will not. I find it very disturbing that a recall has not been issued; it is very clear there is a safety hazard. I hope you take this issue seriously!
Ac in 2008 malibu lt1 erratic operation. Ac will not work unless the temp control unit is repeatedly turn off and on until it decides to operate. If inside air is selected it will operate sometimes. Vehicle ac will operate after second start up of engine occasionally.fan must be turned off then on repeatedly to get ac to turn on,ac select must turned off then on repeatedly to get ac to operate.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While drivingapproximately 60 mph the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle began to slow down. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the head gasket was replaced. The contact also stated that she had to replace the powertrain control module, the air conditioning unit, the mass air flow sensor, the battery, the starter cable wires, the system computer and the door locks on both rear doors. All of the repairs were made by an authorized dealer.the failure mileage was 16,988 and the current mileage was 58,000.
When we got the car we loved it.after 4500 miles the battery died had to wait 3 days for the dealer to get us a new one.great car ran fine then after 15,000 miles the check engine light came on and was told that it was something to do with a valve sensor. Dealer fixed it as it was under warranty. Then at 65,000 miles then check engine light came on and was told it was the valve sensor again.they brought it in the garage and said they couldn't replicate the check engine light coming on.so around 79,000 miles all the door locks stopped working.now when my wife was driving it tonight the car started"chugging" and the check engine light came on again.the chevy reps. Said all they can do is give me a 500.00 rebate for a newer car.
I drive a chevrolet malibu 2008 with just a little over 56,000 miles. I was sitting at a red light and all the sudden there was a loud noise & the car vibrated a little. One of the fans completely broke apart and the pieces flew into the radiator embedding them into the radiator. So from this i had to have my car towed to a repair facility and they had to install a new radiator & fan. The service tech could no reason for this to have happened to my car.
My engine light was on and after i repaired that issue, was told that my catalytic converter needs to be replaced. The maintenance guy found a letter stating 2008 chevrolet malibu was being recalled for faulty catalytic converter. However, when i entered my vin number on gm's recall site my 2008 chevrolet malibu wasn't listed. The letter is extending the warranty on the converter for 10 years or up to 120,000. I wanted to know if there is someone at gm that i can contact directly regarding this situation. Please advise best regards
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the engine remained running after shutting off the vehicle. The contact had to forcibly shift the key around in the ignition to get the engine to shut off. After restarting the vehicle, the air bag service warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. The current and failure mileage was 31,700.
Only 3 of 4 power locks work, i have had this issue twice since owning the vehicle, the first time while it was still under warranty and was able to have it repaired, the second while no longer under warranty and cannot afford the repair.i experienced the effects of the body control module recall issues while on a road trip traveling at 65 mph when my cruise control disengaged and my brake lights would not stay off or on.i've paid to have this repaired and i am now awaiting the "official" recall notice from chevrolet, despite having received the interim notice and already having had to have the vehicle repaired, in order to obtain a refund of the nearly $600 repair.now, i'm waiting to get in to the dealer for the electronic power steering recall repairs and i've begun to experience issues with the ignition switch and key mechanism.intermittently the vehicle will turn everything on, but not turn over or start the engine.the battery is new and this only happens sporadically.also, with the same intermittent the key becomes stuck in the ignition / key mechanism on the steering column and it will not come out without significant wiggling and forceful pulling.i've also had to have the exhaust converter, manifold and gaskets replaced, a nearly $800 repair.not to mention an earlier recall in 2012 dealing with the same transmission cables that i now see are being recalled once again via your site, however i've not seen a notice from chevrolet.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle started to jerk violently and making a clunking sound. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 46,000.
The a/c unit is blowing hot air ..door locks will not unlock.
Wire burn in car and it is smells like smoke and my car had a leaky roof and gm refuse to exchange itand it also goes it jerks into gear. And last week when i tried to miss a tire in road i almost got killed car almost turned over
Passenger doors will not lock (or unlock ) with the remote or manual push button switch on drivers arm rest.the only way to lock (or unlock) rear doors is crawl over front seats to manually pull up lever on back side of door. Or.......use the electric windows and lower rear windows to reach in from outside......which anyone that lives in a coldclimate knows you don't lower an electric window in cold weather.....have been to the dealer numerous times and they refuse to cover anything.....what if i have my grandson strapped in a car seat in the back seat and an emergency arises ? how do i "quickly" get him out???this is a very common situation with the chev. Malibus. Plus there are numerous issues with the front end and steering components.
Key fob does not unlock or lock the front and back doors on the drivers side.if someone is in the back seat the driver can not get them out as the door lock will not open with the fob.when the car is put in drive the drivers door does not lock, so it is assummed that you are safely locked in the car, but the door needs to be locked manually after in the car is put in drive.when locked manually when in car, when the car is turned off the door will not open automatically and has to be manually opened by pulling the lock on door up on the driver door and the back passenger door.when trying to use the remote to lock the doors, the front and back doors do not lock unless done manually.when the fob is used to unlock the doors as i try to get into the car the fob does not work and i have to manually with the key unlock the door.when trying to remote start the car the remote start does not work, as the driver side door and back door will not lock, so remote start does not work.i had an incident with the back door when i needed to get an individual out of the back seat quickly and it was not possible.i had to run to the other side of the car and get the individual out by pulling them to the other side of the car.when i am approaching my car in an area that i feel unsafe in, such as a garage, i am not able to open my car door with the fob and have to again use the key.again then when i get in the car i am unsafe as the door does not lock, front or back if not locked manually.i feel very strongly that this is a safety issue, especially not being able to get someone out of the back seat or me out of the front should i encounter an emergency situation, or if i am in an accident, or if for any reason i have a fire in the car.
I was driving, the car just stopped and turned off, i could not switch gears or take my key out of the ignition. Car had to be towed and i paid $470.00 to gave the ignition switch replaced,
Rear door locks fail to function.
Ac system will not operate. Various settings will not activate system. Dealer says that no dtc could be found (no trouble codes). Vehicle has been checked numerous times but problem still exists. This has been a problem since the purchase of the vehicle in fall of 2008.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While drivingapproximately 60 mph the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle began to slow down. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the head gasket was replaced. The contact also stated that she had to replace the powertrain control module, the air conditioning unit, the mass air flow sensor, the battery, the starter cable wires, the system computer and the door locks on both rear doors. All of the repairs were made by an authorized dealer.the failure mileage was 16,988 and the current mileage was 58,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.the contact stated when attempting to change a tire, the jack failed, and then caused the vehicle to move. As a consequence his risk for serious injury was increased.the dealer was contacted. Upon contact a technician concluded that the vehicle rolled because the wheels were not blocked; although the emergency break was engaged.the current and failure mileage was unknown.
The cyclops brake light does not activate with the other brake lights.this may be a dangerous condition given all the distracted drivers.this happens when the engine is on and car stationary.no recall can be found.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the brake lights constantly illuminated both when the brake pedal was depressed and even when it was not. There were no other warning lights. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the sensor, fuse and other parts. The failure continued. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that there was an electrical failure, which caused multiple failures with the headlights, the dimmer switch, the console lights, the brake lights, and the turn signals. The contact also stated that the front passenger side bulb failed several times and was replaced, but the failure recurred. In addition, the harness was replaced due to corrosion, but the repair failed to remedy the failure. The dealer further inspected the vehicle and found that the headlight assembly wires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, there was a loose pin on one of the body control module connectors. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the bulbs, but the failure recurred. The dealer then replaced the body control module. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel shook excessively and the front passenger and driver side doors were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the power steering motor and both the driver and passenger side door latches were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the parts needed for the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
This model chevy keeps blowing low and high beam headlamps repeatedly and without warning.a search online reveals numerous complaints regarding this phenomenon.carefully replaced oem bulbs blow within and every 3-4 months.there are no bulbs available which perform.voltage at bulb listed at 12vdc can't handle the actual voltage from the running vehicle.needs recall solution.
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.
I been having issues with my passenger side headlight . Thought is was the bulb that didnt work. I then replaced the connection and i worked for a 4 months now it's the same issue again.
Passenger side headlight goes out repeatedly! bad wiring, multiple customers are having this same issue
My right hi-beam headlight has failed twice since feb 2017. I read a recall of certain models and years in the columbus dispatch..is mine included?
Whilst driving home one night i noticed that my brake lights were on, however i was not applying the brakes. I then pressed the brake pedal and the brake lights turned off. Once i let go of the brake they came back on after a few seconds. At the same time, i received an error that read along the lines of: esc service traction. My husband and i found a forum where other malibu owners seemed to be having the same issue, so we removed the panel on the passenger side floor to check for any corrosion, then replaced the panel. The problem stopped, however this issue is re-occurring, and has occurred several other times since then. I always receive the same esc service traction error each time this happens and i am not able to use cruise control as the brake lights are being engaged without the pedal being pressed.
Brake lights come on without me pressing down the brake pedal.
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.
Passenger side headlight continually going out after changing lightbulb and pigtail. Ended having to change item that was already known by chevrolet to fail but refuses to put in recall.
About a month ago i noticed that my brake lights were stuck on.i didn't pay it any mind since then until yesterday 07/01/2013.a friend of mines was following me home and advised me that my brake lights were on the entire time. I checked to make sure i wasn't riding with the emergency brakes on.now my car seems like it is pulling and there is a burning smell under my car. I'm not quite sure if this is a known issue or not.i did find an article from the huffington post that stated that there were a few complaints/issues regarding that.what could be causing this to happen.why hasn't then been considered a recall?
All the dash board lights coming on and off then car would not start all the computers burnt out don't see how 1,400 dollars later she got it back some things don't work as they did.they said she did somethingto it. She's a 78 year old woman she can't even check oil. So u tale me what happen it. Ithink there was a problem and blamed it on her , i had to pay the bill she could not. This car dose not steer rite. This car steers from side to side never in the center. An when the wind blows its 5 times worse. They say its fine.it's a hard car drive u have to work the steer the car turn signals keep breaking.been this way since she bought it.
Passenger headlight keeps blowing out
Was heading home from work and my low beams would not come on. All other lights work but low beams will not.high beams will come on. Sometimes with the high beams you have to hold the switch for them to stay on.
Took vehicle to dealership for recall on the electrical power steering module.after work compleded high stop light works randomly with regular brake lights, front speakers stopped working, dash lights work randomly, serius radio stopped working,when turning on ac does not start working immediately, must romp on gas to create a vacumn drop and after about 3 miles it will start working. Have had four sets of brakes and rotors in 155,000 miles. Can be moving or stationary for the electrical problem to happen..supposedly a recall on this problem however since i was over 150,000 miles i am sol.
The low beam headlights keep going out. Replaced the bulbs a few times but still keep going out every few weeks. It is hard to know how and when it goes out. It is unsafe to drive with this problem that can happen at night middle of road. It is also extremely difficult and costly to replace bulb each time.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the traction control light illuminated as well as the brake lights. The brake lights remained illuminated until the brake pedal was engaged. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on several occasions, where they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,757.
Third break light intermittently working.the other two break lights have no issue.i had the third break light replaced and am still experiencing the same issue. This seems to be a common issue with this car as there are numerous complaints of othe consumers experiencing this same issue.
When driving brake light continue to stay on. When pressed they go off and pressing to floor they come on but when released around 6 seconds later they come on again. Was taken to dealer ship to be fixed for a recall . Worked for less than a month and it continues again. Had brake pedal switch replaced and it still continues. Now i'm getting the lights coming on saying esc off and also a traction light. In my opinion all chevy malibu's should be recalled and done right. Worst car i ever owned. Fix your mistakes please. These things i'm describing happens anywhere i'm driving constantly
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving, the brake lights were illuminated without the brake pedal being engaged. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 70,000.
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.
While in motionbrake light stays on.
Brake lights staying on while car is moving ,then they go off when brake pedal is applied off and on again problem.
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
My drive shaft line broke by my the gear shift
Low beams and daytime running lights not working. Replace wire harness on both lights and light bulbs twice.
Replaced passenger headlight harness twice, as the low beam/ daytime running light connector burns until the bulb itself burns out, or the connector falls off the bulb.mostly noticed at night, as the automatic headlights are usually needed then.
The brake lights come on with my foot off of the brake pedal. When i do apply the brakes the brake lights go out. The cruise control and the stabilitycontrol will not work. I contacted my local dealer and they said there is no recall on my vehicle the dealer is [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Low beams on my 2008 chevy malibu intermittently turn off and on. Initially, i thoughtbulbs had died so i replaced one then the other, however, same issue still exists. Sometimes when i am driving at night on the freeway, both lights will just go out.i have pulled over and giggled wires to lights and usually i can get at least one to go back on, however,this is an extremely dangerous default that should be resolved before a deadly accident happens as a result of headlamps not functioning properly.
Passenger headlight started blinking turning off, hit a bump then comes back on, we changed bulb and light worked for two days then went out came back on for a moment then went back out. The bulbs are good so i suspect a wiring problem. There is about 60,000 miles on the vehicle. This is a hazard i have to drive with high beams on.
My passenger side low beam headlight keep going out. My mechanic has checked everything bulb, wire harness wires everything possible.i have used aftermarket and gm brand parts and have the same issues. The light would sometimes come on when hitting a bump but now nothing. I can no longer depend on my vehicle for night driving. The light would also come on after a few seconds after starting.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu ltz (na). While driving approximately 55-60 mph, the contact applied the accelerator pedal and the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the vehicle was performing as normal. The failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times where the dealer performed a front end alignment. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer as the failure occurred again. The dealer replaced the transmission line.the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop but had not been repaired. The headlights also did not function properly. The failure mileage was 33,000 and the current mileage was 36,300.
I will be driving down the road and my esc light comes on and it causes my brakes to engage by there selves it has happened several times now
Front passenger side headlight keeps shorting out after being fixed multiple times.
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
Front end was wreck, daughter lip busted , no airbag explode
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 mph, the contact was notified that the brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. In addition, the brake light illuminated without the brake pedal being depressed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who repaired the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 ( electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the bcm module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
The brake lights, including the third brake light, were observed on during normal operation, when the brakes were not being applied.this gives a false indication of intended operation.
Brake lights come on when the brake pedal is not depressed. When the brake pedal is depressed slightly, the brake lights will go out. I replaced the brake pedal lever sensor. This cured the problem for about a month, now the problem has returned. The dealer did a parts warranty on the switch and supplied at no charge. I picked it up today, but have not installed it yet.
Tail lights not working and have a problem recall for tail lights problems
2008 chevy malibu passenger side headlight repeatedly has burnt out socket, melting inside. Wiring harness and bulb have been changed out three times and issue reoccurs within days. Bulb has not been touched. Wiring seems in tact. No one seems to be able to resolve this issue, even though this seems to be an extremely common issue on forums. We'd like to be able to use this vehicle and safely. Thank you.
Brake lights are staying lit while driving and will not go off. Returned car to dealership for the third time for same issue.
Vehicle brake lights on the rear of the vehicle will turn on with out any application of the brake pedal. Vehicle also has adjustable pedals, you can move pedals forward or back and get light to go out. General motors has replace brake switch once. Little over a year later vehicle is doing exact thing again. There is a brake position sensor in this system and it appears to be losing its calibration when pedals are moved causing the brake lightsto come on. This causes an unsafe condition for anybody following the vehicle or riding in it.
Passenger side headlight keeps going out. Changed bulbs, wire assemblies. Problem still occurs.
Esc always turning off. Brake light illuminating randomly and not working randomly when in motion. Cruise control disengaging if esc light comes on when control
The contact's girlfriend owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving behind the vehicle he noticed that the brake light was illuminated even though the brakes was not applied. Additionally, while depressing the brake pedal, the brake light failed to illuminate. The esc, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was like nhtsa campaign number 14v252000 (electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
I have had to replace my low beams several times. A couple of times a mechanic replaced the (melted and scorched) housing that holds the bulb and it works for a little while but eventually one of the lights goes out again. I have wasted much time and money on this issue and realize i am not alone!!!
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.
Head light low beam keep going out after changing light bulbs wire harnesses
While driving, the vehicles brake lights will suddenly illuminate even when the brakes are not being pressed. When this happens, i tap the brakes and the lights go off, only to turn on again within a few seconds of no longer being pressed. Also, in my dash panel i am receiving a "service traction" and "service esc" warning. This occurance has happened before and was corrected in 2014 after a recall was issued - however the same issue is happening again.
Dash lights and parking lights just quit working. Took to mechanic and they found out the bcm needed to be replaced.
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.
Low beam passenger side headlight works intermittently while driving. It turns out that it wasdue to the electrical wiring harnessburning out. This is not an easy fix for this model, to gain access to the headlight assembly the entire front bumper needs to be removed.i was ticketed and had to pay the fine since i was not able to get a shop to take off the bumper within the 24 hour grace period allotted by the local police department.
Regular headlights do not work. They were going off then on for at least 3 weeks. Shutting off on the freeway 3 times. Forcing me to use my high beams. Please review your recall to include my 2008 also.tire sensor problems since i got the car. 3 years ago.
Headlights burn out within a few months of replacement. Have had to replace two to three times a year. Poor design means the entire front end of the car must be removed to access and change headlight bulbs. Bulbs have gone out while driving on the highway, making a very unsafe situation.
The car had an issue with the syatem setting a code to check transaction and esc and the brake lights would stick on. This happened about once every 2 or 3 months. Now that the gm recall has been done it is setting these same codes 2 or 3 times a day. But instead of my brake lights being on, the brake lights don't work, my cruise control doesn't work, my tail lights don't work the car still says service transaction and esc daily. This recall has made my problem much worse. It is dangerous to drive as i never know if my tail lights and brake lights are working or if my antilocks or stabilization systems work. Gm needs to find a different solution to this problem.
Headlights continuously go out. I have owned the car for 5 years and have replaced the lights about 4 times but the bulb has never burned out on me the light just quits working. Used to be the passenger side only and every now and then if i hit a bump or hit the light myself it would flicker back on. Now the driver side light has refused to work for a year now. I have replaced it with a new light and new wiring harness and still will not work while the car is running. The light will come on when i unlock the doors though.
Someone following me to work informed me my brake lights were on as i was driving on the highway but when i stopped at the street light, they would go off. Now my engine light is on and the warning to service my traction control and esc system is on. The cruise control isn't working properly all the time.i googled the brake light issue andfound a recall for my year of car that can cause my other issues. I called gm and was told by [xxx] that my car is included in this and transferred me to the nearest dealer to make an appt for my car repairs. The dealer said there isn't a recall for these issues but i am under a recall for the power steering recall! they do not havethe parts but i can keep calling and checking . I then called gm back spoke to [xxx] who advised there isn't a recall for the brake light yet . It is upcoming soon they are in the first stage of this . Notime frame when it will happen. I asked what do i do in the meantime with this unsafe car. She said i can get it fixed at my expense. I questioned if i would be reimbursed once they issue the recall. She answered no promise they will.later that day the dealership service manager called saying gm told him to call me! we could make an appt to check my car, pay outof pocket , keep receipt , and if the recall includes my parts, i will bereimbursed or i can try to hold out for recall. I am beyond frustrated. I'm under an active recall but no part to fix it and this other in beginning stages. This lightissue happened to me in october 2013. I bought a new brake switch, had it replaced by a certified mechanic. Now months later i have the same brake lightissue but also my cruise control, esc warning and traction control. The best part when i asked [xxx] at gm what if i am in an accident because you are draggingthis out. She replied youshould call us back after your accident. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).updated 1/14/2015
I brought a 2008 chev malibu ls that had a lot of problems and the dealer refuse to give me my money back the came with a warranty but the warranty didn't cover the thing that need it to be fix the car had a bad catalyst covert and electrical problems the car has been hit all around i bought the car from e&s auto sales in south hackensack new jersey don't know elias it's nothing but the crook refuse to give my money back and give this to a lot of other people and he needs to be stopped i contacted the better business bureau consumer affairs and new jersey dmv
Low beam headlights keep going off.replacing the bulb does not resolve the problem.both drivers and passengers side lights have gone out.this is an ongoing problem, over the course of the last 12 months.
My low beam on my 08 chevy malibu continuously burns out at the connector.have had to take it in several times to have it fixed which is costly and so inconvenient/time consuming. This started to happen to my vehicle in march 2018 it is now january 26 2019 and i am still dealing with this issue.
Lighting not working in car, power lock not working, power truck open not working, bad suspension.
Brake lights staying on while car is in parked and while vehicle is turned off
The brake lights illuminate when the brake pedal isn't pressed. When the brake pedal is pressed the brake lights are not illuminated. Taken vehicle to dealership more than 3 times in order to relearn the brake pedal position. This affects the cruise control, as it turns off because the cruise control doesn't know the brake pedal position. This affects the traction control, as it turns off because the traction control doesn't know the brake pedal position.
As i was driving the driver behind me told me that there was something wrong with my tail lights. I then noticed while driving that the brake lights stayed on and when i did press down on the brakes there was nothing. This poses a great problem in that i could have been rear ended due to the drivers behind be me not knowing if i was braking or not. This needs to be recalled. My family owns 3 chevy's, but i am unhappy with the problems i am having with this malibu. This may be our last chevy purchase.
The headlights webt off while i was driving. Ever since i bought the vehicle my headlights have been having problems.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the esc and traction control warning lights illuminated. In addition, the brake pedal was depressed but the brake lights failed to illuminate. The brake lights illuminated independently without the brake pedal being depressed. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who repaired the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.update 01/15/16 ma
I have had the transmission totally lock up and sound like braking plactic,had to replace the transmission. Dashboad lights either do not work or flicker. Fast flashing as if a bulb is out than it fixes itself. Numbers running across the radio screen than stops.
Front low beam lights keep going out replaced low beam bulbs 3 times in 6 months and replaced harnesses once and low beam headlights continues to go out. Brake lights stay on when car is started and continues to stay on while driving. 3rd brake light doesn't work all the time. It lights up bright sometime, dim sometime, and other times it don't work at all.
You have to take off front end of car to change headlight bulb(bumper, grill, brackets).replaced 3 headlightbulbs in little more than 1 year. Problem with replacing bulb......you have to take off front end to change bulb. Last time i changed bulb was 3 weeks ago. Bulbout again. I am not a mechanic or body person so i have to pay someone to change the bulb.paid someone to take off front end and change the bulb. Because it only lasted about 2 weeks or less, i am assuming there is a problem with electrical. I never know when bulb will go out. I can pay to fix it again, but, i cannot see at night with one light and others cannot see me. It is a hazard and i don??t know what to do.chevy quoted me $320.00 to do this.i paid 1st$220.002nd180.00 3rd $180.00 . -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------because of lock problem described below, that is why i think it may be electricalmy brother and i got a car (same car 3 months apart) his car did the same thing - all door locks malfunctioned - he took in to chevy. Gave him some weird excuse and said it would cost him so much money to fix which was a ridiculous amount. He traded his 2008 chevy malibu in finally because of all the problems and bought a toyota camry. The cost quoted him was the reason i did not take mine in to repair. I couldn't afford to pay for chevys malfunction.## vin failed ##
My airbag light is on airbag issues, i have had my headlights checked three times and they keep going completely out there is an issue with the headlights the steering is always shaky its been an ongoing issue with my car
There is some issue with my drivers door. I go to lock it when i get out and it unlocks itself and its only the drivers door that does it. My car was parked and not in motion. I started my car up to go home after work and when i shifted my car into gear the drivers door did not lock. I had to do it manually. On top of that happening my dome light is set to turn on and off when a door is open. All of my doors are closed completely and the dome light is still on.
I have been having a lot o problems with my low beams i've changed them 3 times checked out all fuses and wiring sometimes they will work mostly not seen alit of complaints about the same issue just saying thank you
Right low beam keeps going out. Even after replacingthebulb with a new bulb it will work for a short period of time then go off but not burnt out.
2008 chevrolet malibu.consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory customer service at dealership for unnecessary repair work and seeks reimbursement.the consumer stated the service brake illuminated when the brake was not applied, the cruise control would not engage and the traction control light illuminated intermittently.instead of fixing the wiring harness as described in the safety recall notice the dealership replaced the brake sensor and charged him $245. 03. The consumer stated while driving, he discovered the cruise control had not been fixed., even though the technician noted everything was operable.the consumer returned to the dealer, where they kept the car for a day and a half and replaced the bcm and dtc. Updated 09/10/15*lj updated 10/2/2017
My passenger side low beam stopped working.i changed the bulb and it still wasn't working.when i took a closer look, i noticed the connector was melted.
Brake lights stay on all the time, except when i first press the brake pedal.i have already applied dielectric grease to connector and plugged/unplugged many many times.works for about 1 day.
On several occasion i have notice that my brake lights come on without me even pressing the brakes. It also lights up and when i press the brakes it goes off. I have spoken with other malibu owner and they complain of this same brake failure. It is very frustrating and not safe.
Highbeam headlights did not come rather car is started or not.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 40 mph, the rear brake lights began to illuminate without pressure applied to the brake pedal. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving steering wheel wobbles and when at a stop light the vehicle stalled. In addition, the contact stated that the wiring harness was bulb was replaced on four different occasions. The contact also mention the rear signal inside the vehicle would click very fast and that the abs warning light stayed illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed but was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,006.
I have had nothing but trouble with this car.i should have kept exact records, but i haven't. The first issue was the factory battery in 2008.it exploded in the car within 5 months, they stated that this was not covered under warranty.i have replaced 3 batteries in this car.i have had 4 sets of tires.i have had to change the front headlights 2 times.i had the entire computer system go down 2 years ago and had to replace.when i reached out to the place i purchased the car, they wanted to charge me outrageous amounts of money.so, all of my work has been done at another auto mechanic.of course, because of that they are not willing to do anything because the work was never done with them.i believe there is something wrong with the electrical system, along with the suspension, and god only knows what else.i am currently getting ready to replace the headlights again, along with i am needing new tires on the front end after only 4 months.i have had this car for 6 years.
The brake lights come on without braking and go off when you brake. The cruise control shuts off when the brake lights come on without pushing the brake peddle. The traction control warning light on the dash comes on also when the brake lights luminates.
Third brake light works when it wants to when applying brakes, but majority of time it does not work.dealer says there is a short in the electrical for it and will not pass inspection without it being fixed.so have to pay at least $500 for them to pull out back seat etc in order to replace.thought this was covered in a 2014 recall.
My tail lights are not working, they randomly went out however brakes blinker ect all still work multiple forums say people have had the same issue just google it. They went out at night in a canyon, i could have been severely hurt had an officer not noticed.
Brake lights randomly illuminate!while driving down the interstate the brake lights are illuminating. This has been an issue for a while now.
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.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the brake lights and tail lights would remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis and an unknown repair was performed on the vehicle. Two weeksafter the repair, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired for most recent failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
2008 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to gm recall #13036 and repair reimbursement. * ld
Turn signal arm does not stay in place when signaling to turn. Also the turn signal arm when it does stay in place it will not return to normal position/turn off signal by itself after making a turn. When turning the steering wheel it makes popping noises. Door locks on all doors stay either in the "lock" or "unlock" position at all times. One of the rear passenger door lock has been replaced at the dealership for $300.00 and the door lock still fails. The only way to unlock the passenger doors is to do it manually and climb over the seats. The driver door has to be unlocked with the key and manually locked when exiting the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.the contact stated that the third brake light illuminated erroneously and failed to illuminate during deceleration. In addition, the driver's side turn signal, driver's side brake light, and instrument panel gauges malfunctioned intermittently.the electronic stability and traction controls also failed while driving various speeds in cold weather.the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified.the failure mileage was 40,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while reversing, it was discovered that the brake lights erroneously illuminated. The brake lights would not illuminate when the brakes were depressed. The contact also stated that the traction control warning light illuminated sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the brake switch had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 91,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the cruise control failed and caused the brake lights to remain illuminated. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed the brake lights flickered abnormally. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 92,500 and the current mileage was 93,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the electronic stability control, electric power steering, and traction control warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The contact felt a strong vibration coming from the steering wheel and the steering wheel frequently seized. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and back on to reset the computer. In addition, the rear brake lights failed to illuminate when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14e044000 (steering) and 14v153000 (steering). The contact felt that the vehicle exhibited the same failure as listed in the recall campaigns. Ocean city chevrolet (2366 ocean hwy w, shallotte, nc 28459, (910) 364-9917) was notified of the failures, but did not diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who was to provide further technical information concerning the diagnostic trouble codes and recommendations. The independent mechanic indicated that the failures needed to be addressed by the manufacturer to receive repairs from an authorized dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures to determine their guidelines to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 70 mph, the brake lights illuminated without the brake pedal being depressed. In 2014, the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the remedy was insufficient and the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
The chevy malibu 2008 door latch on the passenger side does not work. It has to be opened and closed manually. When youbuy anew car and pay that much money for it, you expect the doors to work properly for the life of the car, as i did for my other cars. This is wrong and it should be taken care of by the manufacturer, whether it's under warranty or not. This is just good business practice. Also, my front headlight leaks inside when it rains. This is totally uncalled for. I've driven almost 50 years and this has never happened to any of my cars. This also needs to be taken care of. ..updated 12/11/12
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the drivers side headlight failed without warning. The contact had to use the high beam headlights to illuminate the road. The contact stated that the following day, both headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v251000 (electrical system, exterior lighting). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Letter from senator brown on behalf of constituent re concerns about 2008 chevrolet malibu (respond to cleveland office *tgwthe consumer stated the transmission cooler lines and front hub assembly were replaced. Also, the power steering light illuminated and the headlights had condensation which caused the bulbs to blow out.the dealer found a seal around the parameter of the capsule was not properly sealed at the factory. The intermediate steering shaft and power steering control module were replaced. Also, the front seat heater switch had to be replaced, due to the heater coming on when the seat was occupied.
2008 chevrolet malibu.consumer states that the turn signal cannot be heard when the climate control or the radio are operating.*tgw
Gm is recalling 40000 cars for a fuel leak from the fuel pump module on the top of the tank.i originally heard that this was for cars in the southwest region of the country.my daughter lives in phoenix, drives a 2005 pontiac g6, and had a fuel leak coming from a plastic fittingattached to the fuel pressure return line.the fuel was running across the top of the tank across the protective shield and onto the muffler in small amounts.fortunately we replaced the pump/indicator sending unit before a fire took place.i live in tucson and drive a 2008 chevy malibu lt.a few weeks ago i noticed the smell of gas at the rear of the car after it was parked.no evidence of a leak like my daughter"s car, but a strong smell. I jacked the car and looked underneath for a leak, but found none.the smell of fuel was stronger in the area of the wiring harness and fuel lines going to the top of the tank. Do you know of a recall for my model of car?it seems like a trend with this particular design of fuel system.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning.the vehicle was taken to the dealer on two different occasions who stated that the fuel pump and starter relay needed to be replaced.the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 113,313.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that after refueling, the sending unit fractured and fell into the fuel tank. The contact noticed that the fuel level gauge began performing erratically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised that the sending unit was defective and needed to be replaced. The sending unit was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 69,700.
Gas gauge fluctuates from empty to full mostly remains in the empty position except after a turn or a start/stop. Check engine light comes on. I have another 2008 chevy malibu (that my son drives), vin # [xxx] with the same problem. The mileage at failure for that vehicle was about 40000 miles. I was told by chevy customer service rep that these vin #s are not on the list associated with nhtsa # 10030685. I contend that there is a material and/or design defect with the fuel sensor on these vehicles and that a recall should have been initiated by general motors. Furthermore, this failure can represent a significant hazard to driver and passengers of affected vehicles. I believe owning two of the same make, model, and year vehicles with the same problem represents a more than random occurrence. I therefore request the nhtsa to conduct an investigation into this equipment failure and possible safety hazard.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My 2008 chevy malibu ltzhas transmission problems. It stalls out when you go from parkto the 1st gear, than from 1st gear to 2nd and from 2nd gear to 3rd gear. What happens is the transmission stalls out long enough to cause an accident or other type of incident. This problem happens most of the time and has been going on now for six months. It has stalled out climbing vail pass, the eisenhower tunnel climb and descent and i-70 est of i-15 in utah through the high elevations. This vehicle intermittently goes into neutral and than re-engages. Furthermore, when the car shifts from 2nd to 3rd it goes into a stall and the rpm's increase to around 4000 before it actually changes into the next gear...the other severe problem is while driving my car through a very long tunnel on 9-17-09;the fuel gage went from full to empty (no fuel) and low fuel lamp came on. On-star said "system has an electrical problem".the cause: fuel vapor line hanging up fuel level sender causinggauge to read inaccurately j7815 (code p0461) found in bulletin #09-06-04-007a.
Fuel level sending unit not operating properly. Started out dropping to empty and activating the trouble light and low fuel display when there was still half a tank of fuel. Now it does it with 3/4 tank or more. After the fuel gets lower than 3/4 tank often the fuel gauge will drop to empty and stay there until i fill the tank back up then the gauge will only move to full after driving a bit.
2008 chevrolet malibu.consumer writes in regards to fuel pump assembly repairs and requests reimbursement.the consumer stated an inspection revealed the fuel pump assembly that fit into the gas tank was cracked at the collar.updated 09/21/15.the consumer stated the recall notice he received, was the problem he experienced that cost him $ 1383.00. Updated 10/27/15.updated 12/07/15.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.upon purchasing the vehicle, the contact noticed oil all over the front rims and tires.the dealer reassured her that the oil came from the brakes and there was nothing to worry about.she also stated that she would not get ample gas mileage as stated at the time of purchase.while driving less than 70 mph, the accelerator pedal would not depress and the vehicle would not gain speed.on-star performed a diagnostic and found that the traction system malfunctioned.the gears would not change, there was a loud, persistent screeching noise, and smoke was coming from the front driver's side of the vehicle.the contact was able to maneuver the vehicle off the highway and take it back to the dealer for repairs.however, the failure still persists.the failure mileage was 6,000 and current mileage was less than 8,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle he smelled a strong fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to a gasoline station to be refueled, but the fuel tank would only accept a small amount of fuel. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the fuel tank was leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 98,291.
The car started jerking and the engine light started blinking. The service esc and traction lights came on. Then the esc and traction off lights came on and the engine light is still on. The jerking continues to happen at 40mph and at 65mph.
The check engine light displays constantly. The fuel gauge will randomly drop down to low/empty even though there is a full tank of gas. Also at random, the tire pressure system light and airbag safety light will randomly display on the car's dash board.there are 49 other similar complaints on repairpal.comhttp://repairpal.com/the-fuel-gauge-may-not-read-correctly-andor-check-engine-light-with-code-p0455p0461-730.
Car leaking fuel from fuel tank. Just notice gas smell for about a year now. Kept getting worse, then check engine came on around december 2015, about a fuel pressure sensor. Finally looked under the car and fuel is coming out of the top of the fuel tank. Actually see fuel leaking from the tank, and dirt stains were fuel has been leaking
While driving on a crowded freeway the car started to slow down on its own. I figured i was out of gas so i checked the gauge and it was at 1/2 tank. The message said service esc, engine power reduced. There was no place to safely pull over so i had to continue to the next exit at the reduced speed. Needless to say this was very frightening as traffic was trying to pass me. I could have been rear ended but luckily nothing bad happened. I found a place to stop, shut off the engine and waited 5 minutes. I restarted the car and it ran normal as if nothing happened. The check engine light was still on. I reset the code ( something about a tps) when i got home. This scenario has happened several more times even at city speeds (35 mph). I don't drive on the freeway anymore and have to take alternate routes that are safer to pull over when this happens. I think i should sell the car but i cant in good conscience pass this on to someone else like gm did to me. Really guys this should be investigated asap so that no one gets hurt or killed !
This car has 77000 miles, and dumping fuel from top of fuel tank on to exhaust system while being driven. Fuel is also smelled after being driven.
Just bought this vehicle used from the dealer. The keypad didn't work, so we tried locking it by the switch on the door... Still didn't work. 3 of the doors will lock when the car is put in drive. 3 (most of the time) will unlock when the car is manually unlocked in the driver door by the key. One of the doors only works by manually pushing down or pulling up on the lock no matter what. To get in the car when the doors decide not to unlock, i have to either have one kid climb in to unlock them or roll the back windows down so they can reach in to unlock them. This is a safety issue. I have two kids that could be trapped in the car if we were to have an accident and the doors will not unlock by the button or keypad. For the car to be this new, it should not have this issue.the car also has something wrong with the fuel sensor. On highways (continuous driving) you can watch the gas measurement slowly go down. An example, a 1 hour and 40 minute trip leaving on a full tank took the gas down to below half a tank. But when the vehicle is stopped or back in the city, the gas level will rise back up toright below or right above 3\4 tank. It was below a half tank on the highway and when we filled up before leaving back out it only took $10 to get it back on full. Also another issue that should not be occurring in a newer vehicle.
Fuel tank leaking seen several chevys where recalled but my vin number is not including unable to drive care as dangerous fuel leak
Lighting not working in car, power lock not working, power truck open not working, bad suspension.
I was driving the car was perfectly fine i only had it for 4 months it's only had two owners me and one other person and all of a sudden the power steering just went it immediately stopped working the gauges are bobbin up and down it's telling me to service esc sometimes even the car won't start right away the lights on the gear stick won't turn on right away the engine light turned on the traction control turns off it's telling me power steering service tire monitor even though there's nothing wrong with it i don't know what's going on this car brands like brand new at first and then within a month of driving it it immediately just started crashing and that's when i read that there's been a lot of recalls on this model everything's electrical there's no power steering fluid nothing like that sometimes when the gears are changing they stick and it makes buffering sounds now it's starting to sputter and i have no idea what's going on this is dangerous having to stop and restart the car sometimes just to get the computer to recognize that the system is fine every time i call gm and i tell them that this car was never serviced when the recalls first happened they automatically reject me i don't know what to do as i said this car is basically brand-new it's only had two owners me and one other person it never was brought in when the first recall was acknowledged so this is still has all the original parts in it is there no one around that can help me?
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact noticed a strong odor of fuel coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated that fuel was leaking on top of the fuel tank. The fuel pump and the solenoid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,033.
Noticed gas smell for a couple of weeks and progressively got worse.took vehicle to chevy dealer and they immediately noticed the smell of gasoline.they found that the vehicle was leaking fuel from the fuel module hose.they stated that the entire fuel module had to be replaced at a cost of $868.35 which was not covered under warranty or manufacturer recalls even though there have been recent issues with the fuel modules on many gm modules including chevrolet in areas that have extremely hot summers like the san joaquin valley in california where i live.the mechanics stated that we were fortunate that the vehicle did not catch fire and i don't understand that such a thing could not be related to a defective product.the chevy cobalt 2007-2009 models and equinox 2007 model had the similar issue. Thank you. *dt
Turn signal isn't operating correctly, it no longer cuts off automatically, three of my four door latches aren't working--don't respond to key fob (the one that works), have to lock all three doors manually. Check engine light comes on after filling up car and has been on for about 7 months with no one at the dealership knowing why.also have a problem with water settling in my car every time it rains. Key fobs both went out also but only one is now working at 75%. All of these problems have been going on since i first got the car with the dealership either pretending as if i did it or that they do not have enough staff to correct the problem. I know this was only done because i am a female and the car was under warranty. I am so disappointed!!! i bought this car brand new with only 100 miles on it and it seems as if gm wants their dealerships to do this. I know so many people with the same problems from the same parent manufacturer (tahoe, enclave, impala, malibus) this car seems to have a lot of minor/major problems that all rear their ugly heads at various times of ownership..thinking about getting rid of it even though it was my dream car and almost paid for!!!! gm needs to get on the ball!!!
Gas leak. Gradually began to notice strong fuel order and now an actual leak.
Gas leaking, module fuel pump & sender assembly had to be replaced, article in times paper said it was recalled because of this problem in 2012, i never received a recall notice. This could have been a very dangerous problem as the gas odor was very strong and i kept having to fill my car up with gas.did not take it to the dealership because i did not receive a notice and wanted it fixed before someone got hurt or killed so i took it to my mechanic.it was leaking gas when it was stationary, in motion but i smelled it the most when it was in the garage locked up.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving at any speed, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. In addition, the fuel gauge failed to display the accurate reading level and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
Was told fuel was leaking on top of fuel tank.
In the last year i have purchased four gas caps and have the same problem. The engine light keeps going on and off. I have had it tested at auto zone and they stated it is the gas cap. Gm stated that there is no problem with there gas caps.
Electrical and module problems safety hazards with traction control.tc on when it should not be.fuel system problems.car powers off during driving.gm refused repair without charging 120 to look at.had to disconnect fuses and had to pull actuators pressure.sensors fuel and electrical.door latches going up and down even when car is off.cannot drive highway.gm refused vehicle from repair or compensation.
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.
Takata recall, my 08 malibu will not start after driving no matter how long. I've been stranded multiple times. I bought a new starter, relay switch, ignition, switch, and paid for multiple diagnostic tests. Every mechanic sends me to the dealer ship and says they can't find the problem but believe it's the ecm. I'm taking it to the dealer today and praying this doesn't cost me another car!
Fuel leaks/ignition fire; took vehicle to chevy dealer to have recall items fixed and inform them the fuel leak problem with regards to nhtsa campaign #13e-043 and the article of 10/01/12 siting that gm was recalling 41,000 cars sold in warm weather states including ca, because of defective plastic part might cause "fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire." gm told nhtsa that it began investigating the problem in 2011 after a dealer reported fuel leaking and that it would notify owners and replace the fuel module free of charge including those who live outside the states affected by the recall. The offer is valid for 10yrs or 120,000 milesfrom the date the vehicle was sold, gm spokesman alan adler told the associated press. Chevy superstition springs, mesa, az will not honor this and wants to charge me $900 to repair their manufacture defect. Please help!! i have a child and family members i transport in vehicle with potential hazard of igniting a fire while driving.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle emitted a fuel odor. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was leaking fuel from the fuel tank and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
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.
Upon entering the back passenger side seat of my daughter's car, i noticed a strong fuel smell. Upon returning to the car, i noticed the strong fuel smell outside the car, too. When we started looking around under the car, we saw fuel leaking onto the parking lot. The car has 68,000 miles. The independent garage she took it to said the plastic part of the fuel line was leaking and replaced the fuel line assembly and fuel pump. A $740 repair for a young woman in her first job after graduating from college.we also own a chevy cobalt, which gm has issued a recall in warm weather states for this very issue. I called gm and a vice president told me this wouldn't be a covered repair. I shudder to think what would have happened if a cigarette had been thrown down by her car. She did take a picture, which i will get to upload.
Strong gas smell from rear of vehicle (interior/exterior). Leak confirmed from fuel pump when in motion. Also, vehicle hesitates when accelerated, usually after vehicle sits for an extended period of time.
Headlights not working proper and leaking gas tank just bought the car used a week ago the gas leaks while im driving
Takata recall my 2008 chevy malibu got stuck in reverse when i was backing out of a parking spot and i fixed it with zip ties but the plastic pin that holds my shifter to my transmission got stuck.
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.
Chevrolet malibu ltz 3.6l, as you drive down the street at any speed the traction control light comes on check engine light comes on and the display say check traction press esc i have had it checked at the chevy dealership where i purchased the car and the tech said the engine misfiredthat it was probably due to bad gas or a particle in the gas but it has happened about ten times with gas from several places and all grades regular to premium and know the check engine light has come on and am know taking the car back to the dealer to have them scan the car again i have had the car a little over a month, if the dealer decides it is no longer there problem i will report this problem and hassle i have gone through to gm management and will return the car back to the dealer or owner of dealership for a refund.
Went i bought the car had been give problem now the car smell like is leaking gas and the airbag system turn on my front wheel crack went i turn right or left i took to the dealership they said they fix the problem but still does same thing they don't help anything make me waste my time my car i peace [xxx] i wanted my all my money back.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the top of the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,586.
My gas tank started leaking for no reason (no wear and tear-every mechanic said that is almost unheard of), my power windows and lock stopped working 2 years after purchase and was told that i had to pay almost $300 to fix each motor for the door locks and windows, the service airbag light has been on for more than a year, my ac also have issues; the sensor and thermostat has been changed 6 times within the last 4 years. I am sick of all of these issues and have no assistance with it. No matter how many times i called the local dealerships here, coincidentally, my warranty was up on every issue i faced. Gm has really taken a lot of money out of my pockets. I was informed of the power steering issue and was told my vehicle would be in the shop for 1 day, which turned into 5 days, and i was denied to be reimbursed for the rental fees, which were almost $600. Someone needs to do something about these issues, because my car is extremely unsafe for myself and 3 children. The windows will not go up or down at times, whether the vehicle is parked or not. The ac is the same issue, the parts will go out whether i am driving it or not. The gas leak issue is awful, because the car wreaks of gas, and my car burns gas whether it is powered on or not. The door locks have not worked since the end of 2010 and we have to manually lock and unlock. The issues with my car are there 24/7, and happens if the car is in motion or not. Although, the issues i have been having have been going on for a while, except the gas leak issue which is recently, i have no choice but put the start as today's present date, because each issue started at different times and continue to cause issues, even after many attempts to repair with some issues.
Car has a fuel smell after car is turned off.took to chevrolet dealer service and was told fuel pump has crack and is leaking. Is there a recall on this vehicle part?
Fuel line is cracked and leaking, it is part of the fuel pump assembly. Their are recalls regaurding similar issues on various models the same year. This vehicle should be under recall as well. I am the tech working on this vehicle and this is the second one i have seen within a year.it leaks fuel from the top of the fuel tank down the back and on the exhaust pipe. Very dangerous safety situation.i will keep the old part just in case you would like it.
Engine broke down 2 weeks later they said we will give you warranty and when i refill gas the fuel sensor doesn't reach full tank and steering lost its grip the same week of purchase
Keep getting a message saying 'esc off' , 'traction control off' comes and goes. Sometimes seems like the vehicle is stuck in a gear makes a loud roar. Starts to vibrate while driving at certain speeds. Having a problem with brake light staying on a even after replacing switch. I have the recall problems for this year/modelcar but vin doesn't seem to meet the qualifications.
The air bag light comes on and it says to be serviced. Sometimes it comes on and it can stay off for long periods of time. The service air bag light can come on while the car is in motion and then turn off, sometimes it does stay on. My vehicle is giving a strong smell of fuel coming from the rear of the car. I notice it being a stronger smell after i station it after a drive. I have not seen a noticeable leak yet. I will have a mechanic check that for me.
Purchased a used 2008 chevrolet malibu. Very shortly after i could notice a strong odor of gas coming from the rear of the vehicle after driving it. I took it to a mechanic who removed the fuel tank and discovered that a plastic feed line on top of the fuel pump module had a severe leak. I contacted gm in regard to the fact that this specific issue has been recalled on the exact same year, make, and model as my vehicle. I was told that my vin was not included in the recall was offered no additional resolution or support. My concern is that the only vehicles covered under the warranty were those bought and sold or registered in "warm weather" states, but kentucky has 100 degrees very humid summers. It's is considered part of the south , a region known for being very hot in the summer. Additionally the driver side door lock actuator and rear passenger door lock actuator do not work under power. The only work manually.
Noticed a strong fuel smell coming from the back of the car. An inlet line on the fuel pump was cracked allowing fuel to leak on the top of the tank and on the exhaust.
On multiple occasions while driving, speed doesn't change outcome, door locks will continue to lock and unlock by themselves and car alarm will go off and will set itself while driving down the road. This is very distracting to the me, the driver and to the drivers around my car. Thus potentially causing a crash. Also, the brake lights will illuminate until you press the brake pedal then they go off. This is definitely backward! the doors will unlock, sometimes. However, you will have to guess which ones will unlock. Usually, the ones that unlock are the front-right passenger and back-left passenger. The reason the unlock is because they don't lock! no one can "duplicate the problem". The driver door and right-back door sometimes are unable to be opened. This requiring me to find a door that can be opened or that did unlock and climb through to the drivers seat. All of this while making sure my autistic son and daughter remain safe in a parking lot.this is very unsafe, as i park in a parking garage several times a week on a college campus. Unfortunately, neither key less remotes work either! most recently the shifter cable has broken. The care wouldn't budge. Chevy was notified, we were told to have it towed to the closest chevy dealer. Just to be charged a diagnostic fee, we told them the problem, and they decided not to cover it under the power train like we were told would happen. Then two weeks ago, the shifter cable broke again! this seems very odd. The entire time i have had this car when i press the accelerator pedal it feels like the car is running out of gas or like its having a hard time shifting. This has been reported from the beginning with no help. So, this is my last reach out for help. As i hear about all the carjackings, cars getting stolen and robbed, i just think my car is an open invitation! please help. Chevy wouldn't help us even under warranty.
My car's check engine light has been on and flashing for the past two weeks. I have had my car repaired several times by autobody shops. A diagnostic test have never been done before today. My car is pulling to the right. The rack and pinion was replaced last year.i hit a deer and according to the repair shop i only had body damage.six months later they are telling me i need to replace my engine. I have replaced the brakes on this car more than seven times.i am in the process of getting the rotors replaced. Then every four months i have toget my tires replaced.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor of fuel coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected. The contact was informed that the fuel tank was fractured and a rubber seal on the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.
Automatic door lock failed to open when transmission was put in park.the only way to open the door was to pull up on lock knob which was almost impossible due to limited mobility (arthritis in shoulder).needed to remove seat belt, slide over and sit on console to reach lock knob. Automatic locks still engage when car is put in drive but will not open when put back in park.i can not easily or quickly exit the car with this failure.gm says not a safety issue since automatic locks are only a convenience and older cars were not equipped with automatic locks.however, on older cars the door would unlock when the door handle was pulled.on the malibu pulling up on the lock knob is the only way to exit the car.cost to have dealer repair $300.an internet search reveals automatic door lock failures are very common.
The door locks will not work at times... The door locks lock and unlock all the time. While driving and sitting in park.
Doors will not lock or unlock unless done manually. My driver side door just recently stopped unlocking with the remote it has to be done with the key.its not safe i don't live in that great of a neighborhood and if my doors are unlocked and someone is trying to get in id have to crawl into the back seat to lock each door.its not safe i don't understand why this has not been recalled yet.
Turn signal arm does not stay in place when signaling to turn. Also the turn signal arm when it does stay in place it will not return to normal position/turn off signal by itself after making a turn. When turning the steering wheel it makes popping noises. Door locks on all doors stay either in the "lock" or "unlock" position at all times. One of the rear passenger door lock has been replaced at the dealership for $300.00 and the door lock still fails. The only way to unlock the passenger doors is to do it manually and climb over the seats. The driver door has to be unlocked with the key and manually locked when exiting the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu ltz. The contact stated that the rear driver and passengers doors were unable to opened from the outside. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised him that they needed to replace the door lock actuators on the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the doors would not unlock when using the remote control or with manual the lock and unlock buttons. The contact stated that the only way to open the doors was to pull the knob to unlock it manually. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the door lock actuator was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 64,000.
Rear driver door will not unlock with power locks.it is very difficult to reach the manual door lock without crawling into the back seat and there is no keyhole on the exterior of the rear door.it would be extremely difficult to get my children out of the car if there were an emergency.
Started the car to come out of a parking spot, heard humming/rattling noise.steering wheel started to vibrate then would do rapid half-turns by itself, jerking left and right.shut the car off and restarted.seemed ok for first few minutes then started again.got on the road, driving about 35-40 mpg on highway and it became uncontrollable.could not keep it straight within the lane.almost hit a car in the lane on my right! pulled up to an auto shop near by.they test drove and experienced the issue but explained that with these cars, the technology in them is too advanced and would have to be taken to a chevy dealer.mechanic explained that the matter is quite hazardous and it would be a huge risk driving it now.single mom driving 45 minutes from home with 2 minor children.had to get a tow truck to get back home, 45 minutes away.$$$!!had this vehicle for 11 months only.prior to this issue, had door locks issues as i've ready on other threads and also currently experiencing issues with faulty tire pressure sensor as well. Nothing but problems with this car since i've had it.this is my first and very last chevrolet!!
My chevy 2008 malibu, the power locks stopped working on 3 out of 4 doors.
Rear door locks fail to function.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the front driver side door remained in the locked position. The contact was unable to unlock the door from inside or outside the vehicle. Chuck nicholson inc (located at 7190 oh-39, millersburg, oh 44654, (330) 275-3522) stated that a waiver needed to be signed prior to any attempts to unlock the door due to possible damage. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Unexpectedly the interior door locks starts to unlock and lock by them self. If i put the car in gear, the locks are suppose to lock, these locks i have un-lock them self in this process. This has been going on since i bought the car brand new in september of 2008, on a 2008 chevy malibu.
The a/c unit is blowing hot air ..door locks will not unlock.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel pulled to the left and then to the right. The contact had to slow down and grip the wheel tight in order to gain control of the vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently but had become progressively worse over time. She also noticed that the door locks had malfunctioned. The wheel bearing was replaced but the doors locks were not repaired when the complaint was filed. The vehicle had not been inspected for the steering failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The current mileage was approximately 72,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power locks failed to lock and unlock. The failure occurred intermittently. The failure affected the rear doors and the front passenger door. The failure occurred when attempting to lock the doors using the inner door lock control on the driver's side instrument panel.the contact noticed that the failure occurred more often when there were higher temperatures. The vehicle was not taken to dealer for inspection or repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 24,500 and the current mileage was 25,600.updated 09/05/12*lj
Door lock actuator failed in rear, driver's side door.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated the front and rear driver and passenger's side door locks would fail intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated the automatic door lock actuator would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
I have a 2008 chevy malibu that has some steering issues. The steering wheel will jerk back and forth while driving or while sitting still, steering wheel makes a popping noise when turning. 2 of the 4 door locks completely quit working electronically. So many more problems, this car is a lemon and gm and the government should be ashamed for making this vehicle car of the year.
Owners of chevy malibus have an issue with 2008 - 2010 power door locks that malfunction. This is a safety issue since the doors can lock and unlock at random times, and mine do not lock and unlock unless done manually, since there is only a key way to unlock the drivers door you have to crawl over the front seats to manually un lock the rear doors.please launch an investigation and order the manufacturer to recall the vehicles affected since its safety related.thank you
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the door locks on the vehicle failed. The failure occurred intermittently. In addition, the contact stated that the security system failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 72,000.
2008 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle door lock problems.the consumer stated the doors would not unlock using the key.
Power door locks do not work properly...the passenger side rear power door lock was repaired under warranty.the other three remaining power door locks do not function correctly and have to be locked manually. This is an inconvenience when exiting the vehicle and also a hazard in the event of an emergency...
2008 chevrolet malibu 4 door sedan. I purchased the car and approx. One month after purchase the front passenger door lock failed to operate, i took it to the dealer the car was purchased from and they fixed it under the warranty. Approx. One year after the passenger door lock incident, both driver side door locks failed.took the car back to the dealer and they wouldn't fix it because i was 200 miles over my warranty.approx. 3 months later the rear passenger door lock failed as well. I cannot unlock the back doors, and have to use the key to unlock the front door.i have two small nephews in car seats and my concern is that if they are in the vehicle during an incident that i will not be able to get the children free from the back seat because of the door locks.they cannot reach the lock itself so they would be trapped. For myself to fix the door locks would cost more than three monthly payments on the vehicle and in the economy that is very high.i would prefer to have a safe vehicle with no concerns about the safety of my vehicle to have to worry about when traveling with my nephews. After doing some research i have discovered this is a wide spread issue with this make and model. Considering this i believe it is a problem that gm needs to address.
The power door locks are intermittent or have failed.this has become a problem with children in the back seat leaving them with unlocked doors or making it very difficult to reach across to unlock the door were a baby seat is located.
My car locks on all 4 doors has to be manually locked, when they are electrical. And when i use the remote to unlock the doors, and i open a door, the alarm sounds. The locks on my doors has not been working for a long time, and of course i am out of the warranty time. I think there should be a recall on that. It really gets tiring. The warning light for the air bags and tire pressure monitor has been coming on since forever, again, i think a recall should be called for these cars.
Both back door locks stopped working.they will not unlock or lock without manually doing so.this makes it very hard to quickly get my toddler son out of the car without rolling the window down first to unlock it.cruise control works on and off due to the break lights flashing off and on even when i'm not pushing the break pedal.this is very dangerous when i am driving on the free way and my break lights stay on.this also occurs more often when it has rained and the car is wet.i assume this is due to a leak of water gettinginto the electrical... My trunk leaks when it is shut.when it rains heavy i notice the bedding becomes very wet on one side.the radio is also effected along with the cruise control.certain buttons stop working for periods of time.the screen will also go black and the radio will not work at all then suddenly come back on.
Both rear door lock actuators are inoperable.the doors will not lock automatically or unlock automatically.both doors will not lock or unlock when the power door lock button is actuated.both doors will not lock when the car is placed into drive.the rear doors can be opened when the car is moving. Both doors will not lock or unlock using the remote keyless entry.because the vehicle is out of warranty, gm will not cover the repairs.
Tla* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the vehicle was shifted out of park and all of the doors locked. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted back to the park position the rear doors did not unlock. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000. Updated 11/09/15*ljupdated 05/16/18
The door locks do not work.how is this not a safety problem?sometimes the door locks work sometimes they don't.i have a newborn that rides in the backseat.if the doorlocks don't work, the only way to unlock the back door is to either roll down the rear window or crawl into the back seat from the front.if i had to get my child out of the car in an emergency, i don't know how i would do that without working door locks.i have researched this problem online and it appears this is a common problem with this car.
Power door locks will not work they make the noise and click but do not take action to lock or unlock.this is very inconvenient having kids and having to reach all throughout the car to lock or unlock doors . Please fix this issue.
Steering shakes violently,while driving or stopped,to the point of losing control. Condition is intermitent. Vehiclehas been checked by dealer and diagnosed as needing a steering control module. So far chevrolet has not offered a fix ,except to replace it at a cost of 743 .00$ with the same part that is defective? engine light came on at 70000 miles and dealer replaced cat conv at no charge . The third issue is door locks stopped working at 74000 miles,and will only open manually. The steering is a very dangerous condition and i fear will cause a accident.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the rear driver side automatic door lock would not activate upon the engagement of the key fob or the interior door lock device. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The failure mileage was 24,638.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu lt. The contact stated that the power door locks failed to secure both front doors and the passenger side rear door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer confirmed that the locking mechanisms failed but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.
Chevrolet malibu door locks / latches are failing to operate on three of four doors on the vehicle. Remote lock and unlock cannot be completed due to actuator / latch failure. Safety of vehicle is compromised as chevrolet malibu body control module is supposed to lock all doors as vehicle transmission is placed into drive and unlock all doors when vehilce is placed into park. However, due to apparent design / quality failure of door lock actuator / latch mechanism (as evidenced by failure on this vehicle and numerous other vehicles as reported in online owner forums http://www.chevymalibuforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7950) safety of passengers is impacted by inability to secure moving vehicle and unlock and open doors to retrieve small children when outside of vehicle.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated thatwhen the master door lock or the key fob was used, the rear passenger side door would not lock or unlock had to be locked or unlocked manually.the dealer re-programmed the remote, but the failure continued.the manufacturer was notified.the approximate failure mileage was 65,700.
After returning grocery shopping i could not get groceries into back seat, door would not unlock . This could have been going on for months as i always put groceries in front passenger seat and floor and never used rear doors . Approximately 1-2 weeks later other rear passenger door would not lock or unlock. I contacted dealer who stated gm might work with me to help a little but doubt it as my mileage was at 42000 miles. After checking online i found numerous complaints from malibu owners that this has happened to them at 40,000 - 50,000 miles after the warranty is over. This problem should be covered by gm as it shows a defect in the actuater in doors go bad, as well as a negligent safety hazard knowing many cars having this problem. Is it going toi take someone to die in rear seats due to this defect when an accident or fire occurs.this is ahuge safety hazard as children in the back seat cannot open door if there was an accident or fire, as well as a policeman/fireman/rescuerer, cannot open either rear doors from the outside. You have to crawl over and sqeeze in between front seats and have entire body in back seats before you can reach the door locks to manually open them.this is going to cost me approx $400-$500.00 for rear doors and reading other customers this could eventually apply to all doors including front doors (another $400-$500.00). This is my first chevy i purchased brand new and will probably my last.
Back in april i started having problems with my driver side lock. It would get stuck. Sometimes the door wouldn't even open. I would press the button to unlock the door, and that wouldn't work. I would have to use my key, ans sometimes that didn't work either.i am still having problems with the lock, and pretty much everyday i have to use my key to open the driver side door. I was told to use wd-40 and that sill didn't help.the most recent event with my car is this loud vibrating noise that has been occuring off and on for the past two months. I'v had several people check it out and they say they can't find anything wrong. My car makes the noise while sitting in park, sometimes while i'm driving, or sitting still at a light. About a 1-1 1/2 months ago my wheel wou;d move back and forth. I went to have it checked out and was told that there wasn't anything wrong. My wheel moves more and more. It moves sometimes when i first start my car,while sitting a light, and at various speeds while i am driving. When i turn my steering wheel back in a neutralposition sometimes it would turn the other way. Today my wheel was moving while i was drivng and my car started moving in the same direction. It was hard to control and it was very scary because i was on the highway. I'm so fed up with this car, and i totally regret buying it. I am probably never going to buy a chevrolet again, even if chevrolet's are all that i have ever owned.
Doors stopped locking when the car is put into drive or reverse, and unlocking when in park.this is a safety issue as we carry a toddler/child in the back seat and they are not locked in, and could open the door.we are told this is very common in malibu's and the dealer maintains an inventory of actuator's to repair all of the vehicles that are brought in.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the doors on the vehicle would not lock with the key fob, but it did lock with the key. The contact stated that the check engine light also illuminated on the instrument panel and the air conditioner smelled like the coolant was burning; however, the vehicle did not overheat. The failure was not diagnosed by a dealer or mechanic. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 50,000.
The door lock motors have gone out on both the driver side door and the driver side passenger door. The back door went out first followed by the front door. The problem occurs all the time, the automatic door locks do not work at all. We have not repaired this issues simply because we cannot afford the extra expense.
2008 malibu - drivers door latch does not work. Often driver gets stuck in vehicle. In addition, there is a loud knock in the steering and it has had a ring gear replaced already, same problem 12,000 miles later.
The driver's side rear door lock no longer works when using the power lock button.it must be actuated manually- by manually lifting the knob up.the main problem is the knob is located to the rear of the door and is not accessible unless you are in the back seat- the knob cannot be raised from the front seat area of the vehicle in order to unlock the door to help occupants exit the vehicle, especially in case of emergency. The lock pull knob is located in a poor position.
Three of my car doors do not lock unless manually locked. The electronics have failed on all three doors. I have to replace the motor in each door, at the cost of over $750. The cost is not the only problem. The motors that failed in each door will be replaced by the same faulty part. I can't believe it costs $300 to fix one door's locks alone. The drivers lock had greater problems than the others because sometimes it locks me in the car because it shifts the lock a little and the door gets jammed. This should be recalled. I filed a complaint with gm.
2008 chevy malibu automatic door locks fail to operate properly. Began with passenger rear door and moved to all doors. When car reaches 15 mph the doors are supposed to auto lock. They do not. Keyless entry and starter do not work. Battery was replaced in the key fob with no change. Took car to dealership for repair. Cost would be 250 dollars per door to repair. Car was taken in to dealership prior to 3 yr 36000 mile warranty had expired with intermittent door locks on rear door working and was told there was nothing wrong. Door locks completely failed after 36000 mile warranty had expired.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the door locks would lock and unlock independently. At times, the locks would not work at all. The contact stated that the security light illuminated on the instrument panel and not all the locks failed at the same time. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Initially the left rear door lock malfunctioned - approximately 17 months after purchase, would not unlock; problem continued and then the door would not lock. Spoke with gm dealer - not covered, parts cost $165 plus, the next lock to malfunction was the front passenger door, would not unlock; problem continued and then the door would not lock. Contacted gm dealer - no recall notice out, no warranty coverage. Contacted gm customer care - no recall or warranty coverage.the latest door lock to malfunction is the right rear door, will not lock or unlock. Whet to gm dealer for diagnostic service - cost $ 58.80, informed, "need right front an both rear door lock actuators, $ 784.24 installed - have to order." ironically, the entry alarm system still functions if it has been set although the door appears, and actually is, unlocked.
Bought a used 2008 malibu with 36k, by the time i hit 43k the driver side rear door lock would not work electronically. By the time i hit 45k the driver door is not working properly. I looked into the issue and there are many others out there with the same problem. Chevy dealers then charge over $1000 to fix the lock motors, even though it seems to be a factory defect.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that none of the doors would lock or unlock. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that all four door actuators needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.updated 09/05/12*ljthe consumer stated in order to unlock the doors the window had to be rolled down to be able to reach inside and manually unlock them. The consumer's three grandchildren were in the parked vehicle with the ignition off when the locks failed. The consumer purchased the vehicle with 56,000 miles. Updated 09/10/2012
The was nothing leading up to the event, the car was working fine. One day in may i put the car in park, and noticed that the front passenger door did not unlock as the rest of the doors did. I put the care back in drive, then back in park, still the door did not unlock, i tried the lock button, and the remote for the car and nothing happened. I went to the dealership, and since my warranty is up, i was told its $52 to diagnose the problem. Unfortunately my bumper-to-bumper warranty ended in dec 2010. I see that this is a known issue with one or more doors not working after approximately 37k miles.
The passenger door lock does not operate.the locks moves slightly but not enough to lock or unlock the door.
The power door locks do not work on 3 of the four doors. The doors do not automatically lock when car put into drive. You are unable to unlock drivers door or rear doors with drivers automatic controls or the key fob.have to lift the door lock manually from inside the car. The only way to unlock the rear doors is by climbing into the back seats. A safety hazard when young children arein the rear seats and you need to get them out of the carquickly!! had to have the door locks replaced on the three doors which cost $750.00.
Door locks stop working two years ago, noise with steering and power train. Every time i turn it makes a crazy noise.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist intermittently failed without warning. In addition,the door locks for all four doors failed to engage when using the key fob remote. Also, when shifting the vehicle into park the doors failed to unlock. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 92,000.
Remote lock would not work on driver's door.
I own a 2008 chevy malibu that was bought new off the lot. The door locks on both back doors and the passenger door started malfunctioninga few months ago, and now even the driver door lock is inoperable.i have changed the batteries in the fobs, to no avail.i had onstar also do the auto unlock, but this too in unsuccessful.i purchased all extended warranties the company had to offer, but unfortunately they only cover up to 36,000 miles.i am currently at 36,000 miles and unfortunately out of luck.the service center wants $90 just to diagnose the issue before they even tell me what the costs may be.
I own a 2008 malibu lt2. Shortly after the 36,000 mile warrant ran out the passenger front door lock would not unlock with the remote or by the unlock button. It has to be manually unlocked.about one month later the rear drivers door began doing the same thing.i took it to the dealership and they charged me $80 dollars to tell me it would cost $400 to replace both actuators on the locks. I see there have been many similar complaints on the door locks on 2008 malibu's.when it becomes a normal occurrence that parts on a car are going bad it should be the responsibility of the manufacturer to fix them. In reading the other complaints on the malibu i see a lot on the steering shaking and jerking. This is really scary as i drive over 400 miles to see my son at college. To think this might happen when i would be driving in the mountains of virginia is really scary. Chevy needs to step up and put out recalls on this problem before someone is killed in an accident.
I put my children i the car as i always do the car doors lock when put in drive. All of a sudden the unlocked and would not lock back. Since then they have failed to work. This is a huge safety issue for those with children. The fuses and relays are all good on the car im assuming it is the actuator. Would definitely like to see a recall on these locks for the safety of our children and others riding in these same conditions due to faulty locks.
The door lock actuators on all 4 doors do not operate, i have to use the key to unlock the drivers side door then climb over the seats to unlock the rear doors and reach across to unlock passenger door.
I am having the same issue as many on the chevy.com website. The issue has to do with the door locks not locking. The power door locks attempt to pull the lock down but have lost the ability to consistently do so. It is tot he point where the only way to lock the door is to manually do so. This wouldn't be an issue if the car hasn't already trained you to be use to the doors automatically locking when the car is put in drive and lock with the key fob while walking away from the car with a click and a honk. There are some safety issues here as you aren't quite sure when you car is locked or not. The number of complaints of this same issue was disturbing when i logged onto the chevy.com forum which discuss such issues. A recall seems inevitable and very much needed for safety reasons.
Back door locks will not lock unless pushed down manually.both back doors will not lock with power locks or with key fob.i have read on many forums that it is the actuator not working.the car can actually be broken into because the doors are actually unlocked.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle, the wiper transmission failed to work. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the wiper transmission, but the failure recurred. The contact also stated that the front driver side door lock failed to work. The dealer replaced the door lock mechanism, but the failure recurred. The contact had to close the door with force to get the door to secure. The contact also had to roll down the windows to ensure the door was locked and unlocked. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,768.
Rear doors will not lock when put in gear or at highway speeds or unlock when put in park. Only will lock or unlock manually. The dealer told me that there is no recall on this problem. The rear lock solenoids go bad. And that they have been selling and installing a lot of them. The solenoids are part of the rear door latch. I paid for two new solenoids and installed them .problemfixed. The parts number has been updated four times? i feel gm should have repaired this at no charge. Why is this not a safety problem ?
I haveautomatic locks on my car and i have already had to take the car in twice to have the locks repaired or replaced and now the locks are giving me problems again.the car is still under the warranty period, but this is the third time that i'm going to have to take the car in for the same type of problem.
The driver door locks stopped working. When i brought to the dealer to repair, it was determined the actuator no longer worked properly and it was repaired under warranty. After another six months, the passenger side went out, the unit was no longer under warranty. The following year the same problem recurred on thedriver side. Today, neither side works nor do the key fobs.the cost to repair is $350 per lock.after researching this seems to be a recurring and noted issue with gm. The manual states "unlocked doors can be dangerous". Many malibu owners have lodged complaints on independent sites including chevrolet malibu forum.
Nothing occurred prior to my passenger door lock not working, electronically. It does not lock/unlock when the car is placed in park, or using the key control or door panel control. We are having the dealer hopefully fix the problem tomorrow.
My 2008 chevy malibu 1lt has several problems, let me explain. First the problem was a slight clicking, popping in the steering column when turning the wheel, then it starting doing it every time i slightly turn the wheel you can feel it through the steering column, nothing bad but its annoying, then suddenly within a couple months of that my power locks suddenly started going up and down by themselves periodically whether it's parked or being driven, locked me out two times, i was late for work because i had to call door unlocking service, also the manual locks on the door used to lock and unlock won't work at all, you have to manually use your hand, then to beat it all my seatbelt wont lock i tried to click it but it wont even go down hardly at all, this is only the seatbelt in the drivers side. This is a real bad safety issue and the law in ky (click it or ticket) so far that's all i can say is going on for now. I do know this for a fact i will never buy a chevrolet.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that there was an electrical failure, which caused multiple failures with the headlights, the dimmer switch, the console lights, the brake lights, and the turn signals. The contact also stated that the front passenger side bulb failed several times and was replaced, but the failure recurred. In addition, the harness was replaced due to corrosion, but the repair failed to remedy the failure. The dealer further inspected the vehicle and found that the headlight assembly wires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, there was a loose pin on one of the body control module connectors. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the bulbs, but the failure recurred. The dealer then replaced the body control module. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel shook excessively and the front passenger and driver side doors were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the power steering motor and both the driver and passenger side door latches were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
The chevy malibu 2008 door latch on the passenger side does not work. It has to be opened and closed manually. When youbuy anew car and pay that much money for it, you expect the doors to work properly for the life of the car, as i did for my other cars. This is wrong and it should be taken care of by the manufacturer, whether it's under warranty or not. This is just good business practice. Also, my front headlight leaks inside when it rains. This is totally uncalled for. I've driven almost 50 years and this has never happened to any of my cars. This also needs to be taken care of. ..updated 12/11/12
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to open and close the front driver and passenger side doors, the latches failed to connect. As a result, the doors remained open and there were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the rear passenger side door could not be locked with the keyless entry system or manually. The dealer advised the contact that the door actuator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 74,741 and the failure mileages were 70,000. The vin was unavailable. Updated 04/25/12 the consumer stated the passenger side door, was also beginning to display the same problem. Updated 04/30/12
The e-brake stripped out to a unable state after 50,000 miles. Now if the brakes fail i have no alternative to stop the car. The steering pops when turning from left to right and from start off after a stop this started at the same time.
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.
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.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving in reverse, the gear shifter moved through the gears and was stuck in park. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to terry marxen chevrolet cadillac (1118 w rte 66, flagstaff, az 86001, (928) 302-2515) where the contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train) and was no longer covered under warranty. The failure was diagnosed as a fractured shifter cable. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 113,000. Invalid vin.
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.
My 2008 chevy malibu ltz 4 cylinder has a very serious design flaw which gm/chevy refuse to acknowledge.it is putting my family and i and possible danger.the vehicle experiences very severe lags and hesitation at variable intervals while driving either stop and go or on a highway.last month while driving on rt. 95 in connecticut, our vehicle acted up and it would not accelerate and shift between gears properly.the serious lags where the vehicle is inbetween gears with no engine/trans. Engagement, left us close to being run over by a tractor trailer.
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.
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*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. Updated 3/16/2015
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.
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.
(esc) traction control system needs repairscomes on causing the car to reduce engine power immediately. No matter how fast you are driving. I was lucky was going around a curve on a hwy and hit a small bumb in in road when it happened to me. Took to dealership for them to fix they comb through the car they said after resetting esc they could not repeat esc code again, but told me if it keeps happening just bring back. Luckily they didn't charge me this visit but was second time to take to them. First time they said it was some other sensors and changed them which didn't fix problem. They said i had rodent damage but not enough to cut into the wires to cause the problem. They seemed clueless as to why it does this. I read other people's forms on there chevy cars and it's not just my mailbu. I was told pretty much don't trust for a two trip i had planned. They taped up some of my wires and hoped it won't happen again, but i believe this will be the start to a larger problem.
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.
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 expectpeople 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?
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.
My 08 malibu ltz is having trouble shifting gears. I have to let off accelerator for it to shift gears.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I have a 2008 chevrolet malibu 2lt with 111,000 km on it. I have been noticing a few things since i purchased this from brand new. Overall my car has been ok with getting me from place a to place b. The issues i have had that are pretty serious flaws are the power steering column, the alignment, the automatic power transmission, and the door locks. I have been able to get by however recently i had to get the steering column replaced under a special warranty policy. I had to "kick and scream" however in the end the part was installed. That would have cost me about 900 dollars if it was not covered. Now i am having an issue with the "check engine light" indicator. This came on for the first time yesterday and when i called to get a diagnostic i was told that there is an issue with the power transmission. It seems after looking on-line that there are a lot of people with the same care as mine having issues with the transmission. Now i am getting nervous since i just paid 13,000 to buy out my lease. I have called gm customer service and they told me that they will work with me and the dealership to get this fixed. Before i go to the dealership i want to have all my documentation that indicates that this is a special policy issue and not something that i have to pay for out of my own wallet. I have put about 38,000 into the purchase of this car and do not have any more room to dump tons of money to getting this fixed especially when other gm customershave paid out of their own pocket to realize a few weeks later that there is another issue on the transmission that needs fixing. I am going to do everything in my power to have this covered by gm. I have been a proud gm owner all my driving life and want to make this right. I dread needing to fix the car and selling it. That is not an option for me at this time. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled backward after being parked and shut off. The contact attempted to start the vehicle, but the vehicle would not start until after numerous attempts. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the shifter cable was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 39,735.
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.
The contact owns 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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 wentinto 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.
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.
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.
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.
This vehicle threw itself into limp mode while my wife was driving down a busy interstate highway, and after suppossed repairs did the same again when she was in a bad section of the city.in the first case, suddenly dropping to 25mph while traffic is going 70mph is an unacceptable risk considering that the car was still mechanically able to function normally, its just that this ridiculous sensor system won't let it. (when taken to the mechanic and he cleared the code, the car drove and shifted normally so it was mechanically able function. In the 2nd case my wife and daughter are again put at risk , again when the car was mechanically able to function.i understand the concept of not doing damage to your car when it "senses" something is wrong, but the decision of driving it anyway should never be taken away from the owner who is far more aware of the circumstances than a computer module that doesn't even know where it is. These systems are now so interdependent that even the dealerships can not figure out how to fix these problems without just throwing parts at it.this all needs to change!
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.
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.
Started car and service traction esc lights came on.upon driving car would not accelerate as it normally does, and seemed to loose power.the engine vibrated an unusual amount, much more than normal.the next day we took the vehicle to the dealer for recall no. 13036, the htsa campaign id no. For this recall is 14v252.the dealer only replaced what was outlined in the recall, which was clip, retainer, strap, retainer.however, this had no effect on the problem.they would not further diagnose or fix the problem.
Rec'd two safety recall notices for this vehicle. 2 months apart. Local dealer does not have parts, we will be notified when availableare we going to have an accident before parts are available?
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12v460000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The dealer was unable to perform the repairs and advised the contact that she would have to wait until january 2013 to have the vehicle repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
Keep getting a message saying 'esc off' , 'traction control off' comes and goes. Sometimes seems like the vehicle is stuck in a gear makes a loud roar. Starts to vibrate while driving at certain speeds. Having a problem with brake light staying on a even after replacing switch. I have the recall problems for this year/modelcar but vin doesn't seem to meet the qualifications.
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).
Dropped the car off at 12:00 noon on 07/23/15 for safety recalls (13036) and (14152) mickey saidthe 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 researchthey 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?
2008 chevrolet malibu power steering just went out.*mwthe consumer also experienced problems with the shifter and the brakes.
2008 chevy malibu.consumer writes in regards to transmission defect recall notice.the consumer was informed the parts were not available, despite receiving a recall notice in the mail.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While drivingapproximately 60 mph the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle began to slow down. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the head gasket was replaced. The contact also stated that she had to replace the powertrain control module, the air conditioning unit, the mass air flow sensor, the battery, the starter cable wires, the system computer and the door locks on both rear doors. All of the repairs were made by an authorized dealer.the failure mileage was 16,988 and the current mileage was 58,000.
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.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While the contact's vehicle was stationary, it was rear ended by another vehicle. All of the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel upon impact. The air bag did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained significant injuries to the head and a temporary loss of orientation. The passenger sustained injuries to the back. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic repaired the vehicle by resetting the air bag indicator, and the driver's seat belt and gear shift assembly were replaced. Ed bozarth chevrolet (5501 drexel road, las vegas, nevada 89130, (702) 967-5500) was made aware of the crash. In addition, the contact referenced several occasions of becoming locked out and locked in the vehicle. Also, on one occasion, the transmission became stuck in the reverse position while driving various highway speeds. The manufacturer was made aware of the crash and other failures. The failure mileage was unknown.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Door locks stop working two years ago, noise with steering and power train. Every time i turn it makes a crazy noise.
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 recallnhtsa campaign number: 12v460000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 99,928.
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. .
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.
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.
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
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 $600.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.the contact stated that the gear shifter failed.the contact also stated that when attempting to shift into park, the gear shifter would remain stuck in park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing, who stated that the shift cable needed to be replaced.the vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 14v224000 (power train), however the vin was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 20 mph and attempting to place the vehicle in reverse, the vehicle would not shift gears. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, but it failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and repaired. The dealer was notified, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 128,000.
Transmission 123 gear slips changes on owntry to accelerate stalls downshifts stalls also transmission control module been toldwill happen when trying to speed up or complete stop or reverse the turning signals will have to be manually stopped interfering with driving barley make. Soundsometimes forget the are on still cruise control totally waked out does what ever it wantspeed or slows on owni do know of one current recall i've made several attempts to call w no return messages the transmission control module need replacedbecause the solenoids keep getting stuck 123 mine also the core fee for this is unbelievable 300-600 for the core fee ..why are these beingsold for prices of 500-1000$ if the are being refurbishedseems to be a hot item to even find used or new if u could afford it .. These gm transmission issues are everywhere .... Why are the no recalls.. This is very unsafe shift failure 45ph to 15ph in a sec .. Or nothing the dealerships are very hard to deal with if you just want a part or infoa transmission control module part # 12678511recall 14v224000 # 14145dellen chevrolet317 462-5591 madea few calls w no response to schedule been 7 days now. Stanley chevroletpenalton in. Justin would not allowe a part # to me unless 120.$ diagnosticthen tolde to get out after a few wordsexchange so i paid for a diagnostic twice neither through gmthey told me the repair would be 1300$ over the phone doug at dellen chevroleti thk that's namegave me quote over phone ..sothere's much more the transmission and solenoids in theses cars should be recalled or flashed fixedand if uread it's been going on since 2004 and nowthe new and newer one still same problems i've had to stop oil over restart carput in neutral to shift rpms get highi live in a small town walkers to diners etc ..needs attn into
2008 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to gm recall #13036 and repair reimbursement. * ld
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.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when the ignition key was turned to the start position, the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. While driving at various speeds, when the brake pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front of the vehicle and the brake pedal vibrated and hesitated to respond without warning. On a separate occasion, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked forward independently without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 159,734. The vin was unavailable.
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.
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.
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).
2008 chevrolet malibu.consumer writes in regards to transmission recall notice and seeks reimbursement for repairs.the consumer stated the transmission would shift erratically and it also slipped at times. The solenoid and tcm were replaced.
The chevy malibu ltz spring edition 4 cylinder engine 6 speed transmission has a very serious delay or lag in communication between the engine and the transmission.at times, the lag is so severe that when the response time does finally register for the vehicle to accelerate and then attempt to stop, the vehicle still intends to go ahead as planned prior to the braking of the vehicle.this occurs at any time, hot or cold engine, during hot weather and on short drives or long ones.the dealer and gm has finally acknowledged there is some short of problem;numerous attempts to correct the problem through software updates have been unsuccessful thus far.
My 2008 chevy malibu ltzhas transmission problems. It stalls out when you go from parkto the 1st gear, than from 1st gear to 2nd and from 2nd gear to 3rd gear. What happens is the transmission stalls out long enough to cause an accident or other type of incident. This problem happens most of the time and has been going on now for six months. It has stalled out climbing vail pass, the eisenhower tunnel climb and descent and i-70 est of i-15 in utah through the high elevations. This vehicle intermittently goes into neutral and than re-engages. Furthermore, when the car shifts from 2nd to 3rd it goes into a stall and the rpm's increase to around 4000 before it actually changes into the next gear...the other severe problem is while driving my car through a very long tunnel on 9-17-09;the fuel gage went from full to empty (no fuel) and low fuel lamp came on. On-star said "system has an electrical problem".the cause: fuel vapor line hanging up fuel level sender causinggauge to read inaccurately j7815 (code p0461) found in bulletin #09-06-04-007a.
2008 chevy malibu.consumer writes in regards to transmission defect recall notice.the consumer was informed the parts were not available, despite receiving a recall notice in the mail.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu ltz (na). While driving approximately 55-60 mph, the contact applied the accelerator pedal and the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the vehicle was performing as normal. The failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times where the dealer performed a front end alignment. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer as the failure occurred again. The dealer replaced the transmission line.the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop but had not been repaired. The headlights also did not function properly. The failure mileage was 33,000 and the current mileage was 36,300.
My 2008 chevy malibu's shifting cable broke. I was driving it and went to park and it would not go into park however i had it in park on the gearshift. When i exited the vehicle it rolled forward. I had to set the emergency brake to keep it stopped. My car is at the dealership right now and i was told it was not covered under the powertrain warranty. Since the 2009 malibu has the same problem and there is a recall on the shifting cable clip, i feel the 2008 chevy should be included and i should not have to pay for it.
I have a 2008 chevrolet malibu, it is a 2.4l 4-cylinder and 4-spd automatic. For a few months now my shifter has felt kind of loose when i am shifting from park to neutral or reverse, and the other day i pulled into my fathers drive way with the car and went to put it into park and i shut the car off and took my foot off the brake, the car did not engage park gear and rolled forward into my fathers car. The car would not start in park, only neutral, and i had to use the parking brake to keep the car from rolling. I took the car to the dealership and found out that it was the shift cable, and it cost me $365 to get it fixed. But then the next day i found out that gm had issued a safety recall 09041 on several models including the 2009 malibu that cover the exact same thing that i experienced. I feel the 2008 malibu should be included in this recall as well.
2008 chevrolet malibu.consumer writes in regards to transmission recall notice and seeks reimbursement for repairs.the consumer stated the transmission would shift erratically and it also slipped at times. The solenoid and tcm were replaced.
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 06/10/13updated 06/17/2013
Letter from senator brown on behalf of constituent re concerns about 2008 chevrolet malibu (respond to cleveland office *tgwthe consumer stated the transmission cooler lines and front hub assembly were replaced. Also, the power steering light illuminated and the headlights had condensation which caused the bulbs to blow out.the dealer found a seal around the parameter of the capsule was not properly sealed at the factory. The intermediate steering shaft and power steering control module were replaced. Also, the front seat heater switch had to be replaced, due to the heater coming on when the seat was occupied.
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.
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 malibu v6 engine the car going 60 miles per hour an goes to neutral have to hit brakes to get it to go back to normal,could blow up motor or cause wreck.
The vehicle just recently purchased has had a problem with the steering. The drive shaft was replaced within 2 weeks of the purchase then another problem occurred and another part was replaced. But now one month later the steering wheel starts to jerk and wiggle while i am driving or even when i turn the car off. Then 2 days ago the powersteering alert keeps coming on. Allow since i bought the car the traction light will come on and sometimes i am just seating at a red light.
My 2008 chevy malibu 1lt has several problems, let me explain. First the problem was a slight clicking, popping in the steering column when turning the wheel, then it starting doing it every time i slightly turn the wheel you can feel it through the steering column, nothing bad but its annoying, then suddenly within a couple months of that my power locks suddenly started going up and down by themselves periodically whether it's parked or being driven, locked me out two times, i was late for work because i had to call door unlocking service, also the manual locks on the door used to lock and unlock won't work at all, you have to manually use your hand, then to beat it all my seatbelt wont lock i tried to click it but it wont even go down hardly at all, this is only the seatbelt in the drivers side. This is a real bad safety issue and the law in ky (click it or ticket) so far that's all i can say is going on for now. I do know this for a fact i will never buy a chevrolet.
I am having similar issues as others with wiring/electrical. Latest incident involved loss of ac/defrost/level controls. Prior to this loss, there was a very strong burning smell coming thru the vents when the control level was set to 1-4. There were no visible sparks or fire; however, the wiring under the glove department was extremely hot. Although there wasn't a fatality or visible fire other risks were involved. My family was in the car (adults & children) & we were 500 miles from home (returning from vacation). Being on the road, narrowed options on identifying the root cause. The air remained off & windows were down for the remainder commute in 90 degree rainy weather. There are other issues of concern. The engine light is now on??? the same issue occurred in nov 2012 with the heater. At this time, when the wires were examined it "magically" started working. In january 2012, the door chime became very faint, the seatbelt chimes when in use, & the front door speakers do not work. In 2009, the door locks began to malfunction. Sometimes they will lock sometimes they will not. I find it very disturbing that a recall has not been issued; it is very clear there is a safety hazard. I hope you take this issue seriously!
Front end was wreck, daughter lip busted , no airbag explode
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the driver side and passenger side rear seat belts had separated from the seats. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the seat belts were improperly installed during manufacturing. The seat belts were replaced but the defect had recurred on the passenger side. Also, the contact indicated that later the rear middle seat belt had separated from the seat. In addition the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defects. The failure mileage was 36,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the front driver seat failed. The dealer stated that the front driver seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired with a used replacement seat. The contact stated that the replacement seat made an unusual sound when it was adjusted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
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.
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. .
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the front driver's seat unexpectedly collapsed towards the direction of the arm rest. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder of the road. The contact waited a brief moment and then resumed driving cautiously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the seat bracket fractured. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed and attempting to adjust the front driver's seat, a noise emitted from the motor of the seat as it leaned towards the right. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the seat frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.
Driver side seat frame broke, head gaskets failed.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while seated on the front driver's side seat, it unexpectedly collapsed towards the right and the seat belt anchor detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the seat bracket fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.
Letter from senator brown on behalf of constituent re concerns about 2008 chevrolet malibu (respond to cleveland office *tgwthe consumer stated the transmission cooler lines and front hub assembly were replaced. Also, the power steering light illuminated and the headlights had condensation which caused the bulbs to blow out.the dealer found a seal around the parameter of the capsule was not properly sealed at the factory. The intermediate steering shaft and power steering control module were replaced. Also, the front seat heater switch had to be replaced, due to the heater coming on when the seat was occupied.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the esc and traction control warning lights illuminated. In addition, the brake pedal was depressed but the brake lights failed to illuminate. The brake lights illuminated independently without the brake pedal being depressed. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who repaired the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.update 01/15/16 ma
Someone following me to work informed me my brake lights were on as i was driving on the highway but when i stopped at the street light, they would go off. Now my engine light is on and the warning to service my traction control and esc system is on. The cruise control isn't working properly all the time.i googled the brake light issue andfound a recall for my year of car that can cause my other issues. I called gm and was told by [xxx] that my car is included in this and transferred me to the nearest dealer to make an appt for my car repairs. The dealer said there isn't a recall for these issues but i am under a recall for the power steering recall! they do not havethe parts but i can keep calling and checking . I then called gm back spoke to [xxx] who advised there isn't a recall for the brake light yet . It is upcoming soon they are in the first stage of this . Notime frame when it will happen. I asked what do i do in the meantime with this unsafe car. She said i can get it fixed at my expense. I questioned if i would be reimbursed once they issue the recall. She answered no promise they will.later that day the dealership service manager called saying gm told him to call me! we could make an appt to check my car, pay outof pocket , keep receipt , and if the recall includes my parts, i will bereimbursed or i can try to hold out for recall. I am beyond frustrated. I'm under an active recall but no part to fix it and this other in beginning stages. This lightissue happened to me in october 2013. I bought a new brake switch, had it replaced by a certified mechanic. Now months later i have the same brake lightissue but also my cruise control, esc warning and traction control. The best part when i asked [xxx] at gm what if i am in an accident because you are draggingthis out. She replied youshould call us back after your accident. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).updated 1/14/2015
The contact's girlfriend owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving behind the vehicle he noticed that the brake light was illuminated even though the brakes was not applied. Additionally, while depressing the brake pedal, the brake light failed to illuminate. The esc, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was like nhtsa campaign number 14v252000 (electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Front low beam lights keep going out replaced low beam bulbs 3 times in 6 months and replaced harnesses once and low beam headlights continues to go out. Brake lights stay on when car is started and continues to stay on while driving. 3rd brake light doesn't work all the time. It lights up bright sometime, dim sometime, and other times it don't work at all.
I first experienced a problem october 2011 when the dashboard message indicated service traction and service esc, i took my car to an independent garage where they put dielectric grease on the bcm connectors.they stated if the problem continues, i would have to go to a dealer for the bcm to be reprogrammed.while this fixed the problem of my service brake lights coming on without touching my break pedal and then while breaking no break lights come on, the fix only worked temporarily.i took my car to a dealership, because like others have mentioned, when you shut the car off it clears the message until you are no longer at the garage and it comes back on.i too took my car back to the dealer and did not shut the car off.the service writer saw the messages which were, service traction and service esc.the first time i visited the dealer was on june 1, 2012, their report states code c0131 abs traction control system pressure circuit.i had this problem fixed on june 25, 2012 in which they replaced and calibrated brake pedal switch, greased bcm connector, cleared code, road test, replace brake light switch for a sum of money.this has not fixed my problem to date.the problem is especially persistent during damp and wet weather.it is an uneasy feeling driving because it happens at random times.
The brake lights come on with my foot off of the brake pedal. When i do apply the brakes the brake lights go out. The cruise control and the stabilitycontrol will not work. I contacted my local dealer and they said there is no recall on my vehicle the dealer is [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the brake system was defective and engaged independently while driving various speeds. The contact was able to engage the brake pedal and regain normal brake function. The low traction control and service electronic speed control lights illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that two washers located at the rear brake booster pedal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 25,287.
On sunday march 8th, 2015 i turned my car about 7 pm in the evening to realize that the engine light was on, service esc was populating on the dash and traction control had been lost in the car. I was having difficulty braking as if the abs brake system was not working in the car. I drove it immediately home from work and parked it at my home address. On monday morning at 7:30 am i called the chevrolet customer support to discuss the current recall which appeared to be the issue.i was instructed that i could drop my car off at best chevrolet and they were aware of the recall and would assist me. I dropped my car off, explained the situation, i also asked them to quote a price on a leak and left. They called me to let me know the recall wasn't the issue even thought everything i experienced was listed in the recall. They held my car for two extra days after the car was no longer displaying the check engine light and no one informed me.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the brake pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle causing a crash to occur. A police report was filed where there was an injury reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
Loss of power steering assist while driving.brake lights go on when driving and do not go on when braking
The main concer i have is(1)while driving and car in motion on a city street, the car accerlerated on it's own. Almost caused an accident. This has happen several more times since.(2)the car begins to slow down. I cannot drive more the 10 mile per hour, the rpm gage goes high but the car does not.(3)also, the car abs light comes on with normal driving in the city, unknown cause.(4)the car seems to have electrical issues, i've changed head lights twice, horn fuses blown multiple times, the air conditioner has gone off 3x now, and on the heat/air control panel makes a clockng noise, even if i want to use the wipers.
Esc lights, and traction stability control lightscome on and off often, regardless of current weather conditions. I noticed it happens more when the weather is cooler. Started around 29k miles on my car. When the warning lights come on, my break lights stay on. Computer doesn't kick back any codes unless the warning lights that are on.
Whilst driving home one night i noticed that my brake lights were on, however i was not applying the brakes. I then pressed the brake pedal and the brake lights turned off. Once i let go of the brake they came back on after a few seconds. At the same time, i received an error that read along the lines of: esc service traction. My husband and i found a forum where other malibu owners seemed to be having the same issue, so we removed the panel on the passenger side floor to check for any corrosion, then replaced the panel. The problem stopped, however this issue is re-occurring, and has occurred several other times since then. I always receive the same esc service traction error each time this happens and i am not able to use cruise control as the brake lights are being engaged without the pedal being pressed.
Third break light intermittently working.the other two break lights have no issue.i had the third break light replaced and am still experiencing the same issue. This seems to be a common issue with this car as there are numerous complaints of othe consumers experiencing this same issue.
All three brake lights stay on when the car is in drive, reverse, or park. When i step on the brake it will shut off then go on again. When i release the brake the lights will shut off then go back on a couple minutes later.
The brake lights illuminate when the brake pedal isn't pressed. When the brake pedal is pressed the brake lights are not illuminated. Taken vehicle to dealership more than 3 times in order to relearn the brake pedal position. This affects the cruise control, as it turns off because the cruise control doesn't know the brake pedal position. This affects the traction control, as it turns off because the traction control doesn't know the brake pedal position.
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.
I will be driving down the road and my esc light comes on and it causes my brakes to engage by there selves it has happened several times now
Brake lights randomly illuminate!while driving down the interstate the brake lights are illuminating. This has been an issue for a while now.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start without warning. The contact stated that the doors failed to lock. Additionally, while the brake pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal grinding sound detected. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to the local dealer for assistance. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to function. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags deployed however, the contact sustained minor cuts and bruises to the hands that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and 14v224000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Brake lights illuminate during normal driving when brakes pedal is not being pushed.brake lights then turn off when brake pedal is pushed and don't come back on until brake pedal is pushed at least half way down.cruise control doesn't work when this is happening.problem happens when driving at any speed.this has been happening for about a month this time.was previously fixed under a recall but the fix is not working.
There needs to be an official gm recall on the chevy malibu 2008.my brake lights would not work.they worked in reverse.every time i put my foot on the brake to slow down or stop, the lights wouldn't turn on to indicate to other drivers that i was slowing down.when my foot was off the brake, the brake lights would turn on.for me, and the family that i drive in this car, i felt this was hazardous.this was not safe driving for me and for everyone around me.if i had to suddenly stop and apply my brakes, i could have caused a serious accident.the brake light issue is only recalled for 2004-2007 malibu's.this issue has continued on past 2007.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering failed. The contact tried to maneuver the steering wheel but had a difficult time doing so. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but the technicians were unable to determine the failure. The vehicle was repaired however, but the failure recurred. The second time the failure happened, the brakes failed as well. The vehicle was repaired again and the fail still recurred. The contact was unaware of the specific repairs made to the vehicle.the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they would assist in her purchasing a replacement vehicle. The failure mileage was 17,000. The vin was unavailable.
Brake lights remained illuminated even if brake pedal was not pushed, both while stationary and in motion. Traction control was disabled while in motion. Body control module was malfunctioning and had to be replaced. Brake lights remained illuminated on all roads, in all conditions, and at all times. Traction control was disabled primarily on city streets but sometimes on highways. The chevrolet dealer service department said the cause was a malfunctioning body control module and had to replace it. The problems with the car are the same as those in nhtsa campaign number 14v252000, although a search by vin reveals no outstanding recalls. The vehicle is currently undergoing repair and i will have repair invoices after the repairs are completed.
Took vehicle to local dealership because brake lights were not working. They informed me that vehicle had a recall on the brake pedal position switch system. They performed the recall. Brake lights worked for about 2 months, then quit working again. They then informed me that since the recall was already completed that this repair would be out of pocket. They informed me that the body control module was defective and i would need to replace this. I purchased the module, had gm dealership program it and they replaced the brake light switch also. Now the brake lights only work under hard braking. They have recalibrate do the brake pedal position sensor numerous times. The lights will work as should until vehicle is parked for 2 hours or more, then they start only working under hard braking conditions. Recalibrate the sensor and they work fine until vehicle sits parked
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 25 mph, the service traction light illuminated and the brake lights illuminated intermittently. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle slowed down and was hesitant to accelerate after a significant amount of pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was repaired, but the issue recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.
I was driving my chevy malibu and started to fell my car start to shake violently and then my service esc was populating on the dash and traction control had been lost in the car. I was having difficulty breaking as if the abs break system was not working in the car.i got the car to the side of the road and ended up hitting a guard rail. I then found out that it was multiple recalls issued on my vehicle and i called the chevrolet customer support to discuss the current recall which appeared to be the issue. I was instructed that i could drop my car off at best chevrolet service center and they were aware of the recall and would assist me. I dropped my car off, explained the situation. They called me to let me know the recall wasn't the issue even thought everything i experienced was listed in the recall.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the reduced engine power warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was taken to dunn chevrolet buick (located at 3000 dustin rd, oregon, oh 43616, (419) 442-7814) where it was diagnosed that a tune up was needed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v2520000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control); however, the dealer declined to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 166,000.
As i was driving the driver behind me told me that there was something wrong with my tail lights. I then noticed while driving that the brake lights stayed on and when i did press down on the brakes there was nothing. This poses a great problem in that i could have been rear ended due to the drivers behind be me not knowing if i was braking or not. This needs to be recalled. My family owns 3 chevy's, but i am unhappy with the problems i am having with this malibu. This may be our last chevy purchase.
Traction control light comes on, esc turns off,vehicle sputters when these lights illuminate and engine light blinks while driving down the road, similiar recall for older model was found nhtsa recall 14v252 but my year of vehicle is not included, can this be the same issue
While driving, the vehicles brake lights will suddenly illuminate even when the brakes are not being pressed. When this happens, i tap the brakes and the lights go off, only to turn on again within a few seconds of no longer being pressed. Also, in my dash panel i am receiving a "service traction" and "service esc" warning. This occurance has happened before and was corrected in 2014 after a recall was issued - however the same issue is happening again.
I was driving my vehicle and noticed my check esc check traction control light came on in my driver notification panel.when i got home i noticed that my rear brake lights were on and i wasnt even in the vehicle pressing on the brake.so i took it for a test drive and noticed that the brake lights would come on without me hitting the brakes and then when i did hit the brakes the brake lights would not come on.this has been in the shop for the fifth time now for the same thing.huge safety concern when your brake lights are not working.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when the ignition key was turned to the start position, the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. While driving at various speeds, when the brake pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front of the vehicle and the brake pedal vibrated and hesitated to respond without warning. On a separate occasion, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked forward independently without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 159,734. The vin was unavailable.
About a month ago i noticed that my brake lights were stuck on.i didn't pay it any mind since then until yesterday 07/01/2013.a friend of mines was following me home and advised me that my brake lights were on the entire time. I checked to make sure i wasn't riding with the emergency brakes on.now my car seems like it is pulling and there is a burning smell under my car. I'm not quite sure if this is a known issue or not.i did find an article from the huffington post that stated that there were a few complaints/issues regarding that.what could be causing this to happen.why hasn't then been considered a recall?
The brake lights, including the third brake light, were observed on during normal operation, when the brakes were not being applied.this gives a false indication of intended operation.
On several occasion i have notice that my brake lights come on without me even pressing the brakes. It also lights up and when i press the brakes it goes off. I have spoken with other malibu owner and they complain of this same brake failure. It is very frustrating and not safe.
Both hoses busted.they were replaced gm parts.same thing happened 10/28/14.backing out from parking about 2 mph and heard a noise and the brake pedal went to the floor.both hoses busted again, same car.
Brake lights come on without me pressing down the brake pedal.
The brake light switch is faulty and corroded. The brake light does not come on when brake pedal is pressed. Cruise control does not engage. This is a safety hazard as other drivers are not warned of braking.
My 2008 chevy malibu has a recurring brake light issue.the brake lights stay on randomly, and when you step down on the brake pedal you get no brake lights randomly.i've almost been hit countless times due to vehicles behind me not knowing when i'm actually stopping due to the brake lights being on for 20 miles straight.this is very dangerous for me and my family.
Brake light comes on without my depressing brakes and a delay when brakes are actually pressed.i took car into the local dealer in townand told couldn't locate a problem and to bring car in the next time as the problem was occurring, also cruise control turns off while i'm driving and have been getting service error messages . Just 5/10/14 i noticed another malibu with the same problems,while this car was accelerating and going around other cars it's brake lights were constantly on.
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.
Brake lights come on and stay on when you don't even press the brake pedal.
While pressing the brake to slow to turn to the right the esc servicing comes across the dash. I call the service department the next day (cause the incident happened after hours) they tech says next time the light comes on bring it in without turning the car off.for the next several times it happens of course was after hours.i took it in for a oil change, and when leaving the light came on again. I automatically turned around and went back.upon diagnostic testing it shows nothing is wrong and the tech says my car doesn't have anything that would set off this code.can anyone tell me what esc stands for on this model car?????
Brake lights come on when the brake pedal is not depressed. When the brake pedal is depressed slightly, the brake lights will go out. I replaced the brake pedal lever sensor. This cured the problem for about a month, now the problem has returned. The dealer did a parts warranty on the switch and supplied at no charge. I picked it up today, but have not installed it yet.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the brakes failed. The vehicle crossed an intersection and crashed into an iron fence. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver and passenger did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed.the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
Purchased 2008 malibu in early 2017. Previous owner stated brake lights come on and off on their own. Had it checked out was told that their was a recall on it. Had recall 13036work done 3/31/17. Still had problems. Took to dealer on 7/03/17 was told they couldn't duplicate and no codes they recalibrated bpps. Still had problems drove it that way took it back to dealer on 7/06/18. Was told same thing and same work performed. Same problem occurred. Read online that recall didn't solve problem. On 9/10/18 dealer stated been having a lot of same problems with other cars they replaced bcm & brake pedal sensor. Had work done. So far seems to haveworked. Never felt safe while driving with brake lights on and while stopped no brake lights on. Can't believe that the manufacturer would let this problem go on as well as dealers
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 mph, the contact was notified that the brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. In addition, the brake light illuminated without the brake pedal being depressed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who repaired the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 ( electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the bcm module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the check engine and abs warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that when the front driver seat was adjusted, all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. While at a traffic stop, the brake was applied but the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 124,169.
My drive shaft line broke by my the gear shift
My wife and i were traveling on interstate 40 going around 75-80 mph when the cruise control disabled by itself.i could not get it to engage and noticed the tail lights were illuminated.the only way they would go off was to apply a little pressure to the brake pedal.the cruise control will still not work and the brake lights are staying illuminated.also when braking at high speeds the entire car occasionally shakes and does not brake properly.i have been fortunate enough that i have not needed to apply the brakes in such a manner to avoid an accident.
When driving brake light continue to stay on. When pressed they go off and pressing to floor they come on but when released around 6 seconds later they come on again. Was taken to dealer ship to be fixed for a recall . Worked for less than a month and it continues again. Had brake pedal switch replaced and it still continues. Now i'm getting the lights coming on saying esc off and also a traction light. In my opinion all chevy malibu's should be recalled and done right. Worst car i ever owned. Fix your mistakes please. These things i'm describing happens anywhere i'm driving constantly
After purchasing my 2008 malibu in june of 2012, i have noticed multiple times that my brake lights stay on when accelerating, and turn off while braking. If i push the brake hard enough the light eventually does come on. I took this into the dealership to have it examined, and they did not find anything wrong with the vehicle. This has continued to happen on a weekly, if not daily basis.
Dropped the car off at 12:00 noon on 07/23/15 for safety recalls (13036) and (14152) mickey saidthe 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
Rear brake lights illuminate when brake pedal not applied.also affects cruise control.i almost got in an accident on busy highway.apparently my brake lights had been on and when i needed to slow down, i pressed the brake pedal and my lights went out.i came very close to be rear-ended.i see this is a common problem but my vin does not show as being in recall for issue.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the traction control and brake lights illuminated. The contact stated that the brake lights were also illuminated even though he was not depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they could not diagnose the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000. The vin was unavailable.updated 08/15/13*lj
When i would be driving my brake lights would be illuminated.when i would brake atstop, my brake lights would not illuminate.i was almost rear ended many many times.traction control error kept coming on for a minute and then would go off.i've gotten it fixed and the problem has recurred again.although there is now a recall for these issues for the 08 malibu the dealership says my vin# is not included.
Brake lights staying on while car is in parked and while vehicle is turned off
Everything everyone has been complaining about is wrong with my car. The alarm doesn't work. We have to manually lock the doors sometimes. Brake lights comes on and off as it wants. Just recently, 05/15/14 the car had been really slow at picking up. It was really hard to get the car to reach 60mph. But some days it'll pick up ok too? i hope they fix these issues sooner. Really disappointed.
2008 chevrolet malibu 260 milespurchased on 7-21-08on 7-22-08 received warning light "service traction" and "service sce"pulled to the side and look in manual description of problem.manual said service as soon possible.car was running very sluggish and abs brakes were chattering when applied.car seemed like it would not shift gears.took to dealer asap.dealer said the problem was from a low charge on the battery.dealer had car for 2 days.did not drive car again until 7-28-08.drove 4-5 miles and "service traction and service sce" warning lights came on.drove to dealer approx 2 miles.when i got to the dealer, the left front abs brake was smoking was very hot, almost seemed like it would burst into flames.hubcap had wilted on wheel.left car a dealer, received call from dealer saying the problem was probably due to steering wheel being adjusted to the lower position, causing the steering assembly to press against the brakes.if this is the case it sound as like a design flaw. Since people always lower the steering column to a lower position. Dealer was ordering parts and would car for 4-5 days. Parts to be ordered was a pad for the steering column (band aid) new hub cap.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.while driving the vehicle at various speeds, the contact heard strange noises when the brake pedal was depressed.he stated that there appeared to be an issue with the electric power steering/steering assembly.the steering wheel was smooth in the beginning and then suddenly jerked to the left and right.the wheel became very loose as if he had no control of the steering.the dealer repaired the failure approximately five times, but could never determine the exact cause of the failures.the failure mileage was 1,500 and current mileage was 13,000.
While driving or not driving the steering wheel shakes vigorously and the power steering warning light comes on. Then the brake lights come on when i'm not touching them.when i do apply the brakes the lights go out. Then have to apply a generous amount of pressure to get them to come on. I constantly keep getting the light service esc then it says it is off. I turn off car and it resets but after 2 or 3 minutes it comes back on. I also keep getting a seatbelt light as to buckle up and i'm already wearing seatbelt. The steering gets hung while driving pulling to either side of the road.
2008 chevrolet malibu power steering just went out.*mwthe consumer also experienced problems with the shifter and the brakes.
The e-brake stripped out to a unable state after 50,000 miles. Now if the brakes fail i have no alternative to stop the car. The steering pops when turning from left to right and from start off after a stop this started at the same time.
2008 chevrolet malibu steering free wheels at times jerks side to side at times at any speed. Brakes fade at times rumble .this week i contacted general motors waiting to hear what i should do. Did search on internet and i seen hundreds of people that have same problem .and they say dealer cannot repair .has anyone investigated malibu steering problems it scares me when it stops working .all at once the steering jerks side to side .hard to turn at low speed .car has 27000 miles and has had intermittent problems with steering and brakes since i bought it afraid to take it to dealer they say nothing is wrong with it but i say there wrong .
Upon starting the vehicle, all 3 brake lights turn on and remain on.the lights remain on until the brake pedal is depressed.at that point the lights turn off.if you press the pedal again, they will come back on, but only if you slam your foot on the brake.the lights cycle on every 5 seconds, providing you depress the brake to turn them off.primary concern is that no one knows when you are going to stop and when you do stop, the brake lights turn off (with a hard push on the pedal).it appears this problem only occurs at night.i have brought my car to a chevrolet dealership 3 times regarding the issue.every time it just 'stops'.no remedy.the problem remains unsolved.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated the driver was traveling at various speeds when the vehicle would shake. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The failure continued; therefore,the vehicle was taken to another authorized dealer where the contact was told the brakes were partially engaging and causing the vehicle to shake. The contact was also told the brakes were overheated while they were partially engaged. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure only occurred when the steering wheel was adjusted to tilt downwards at the lowest setting. The failure and current mileages were 37,000. The vin was unavailable.
2008 chevrolet malibu.consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory customer service at dealership for unnecessary repair work and seeks reimbursement.the consumer stated the service brake illuminated when the brake was not applied, the cruise control would not engage and the traction control light illuminated intermittently.instead of fixing the wiring harness as described in the safety recall notice the dealership replaced the brake sensor and charged him $245. 03. The consumer stated while driving, he discovered the cruise control had not been fixed., even though the technician noted everything was operable.the consumer returned to the dealer, where they kept the car for a day and a half and replaced the bcm and dtc. Updated 09/10/15*lj updated 10/2/2017
While driving or not driving the steering wheel shakes vigorously and the power steering warning light comes on. Then the brake lights come on when i'm not touching them.when i do apply the brakes the lights go out. Then have to apply a generous amount of pressure to get them to come on. I constantly keep getting the light service esc then it says it is off. I turn off car and it resets but after 2 or 3 minutes it comes back on. I also keep getting a seatbelt light as to buckle up and i'm already wearing seatbelt. The steering gets hung while driving pulling to either side of the road.
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
This vehicle is having issues with the brake lights illuminating without pressing on the brake pedals. When the brake lights come on by themselves, trying to use the brakes when needed (ie slowing down, stopping) shuts the brake lights off, which could cause a major safety issue for the persons in the vehicle as well as persons in other vehicles around my vehicle. It also takes what seems to be some force to make the brake lights come back on. Sometimes shutting down the vehicle and restarting it solves the issue for a short period of time. The vehicle is also having a cruise control issue, which i am assuming is directly related to the above problem. The cruise control does not want to stay engaged when turned on. It seems this only happens when the brake lights illuminate by themselves. This is also another safety issue for the persons within the vehicle.this vehicle is also having an error that comes on advising that the traction control is off and to service the esc soon. This light comes on for no reason that i can determine. The error code that comes on is c0131. I have searched the internet and have multiple people (more than 50 at this time) that i have found that are having the same exact issues. This is a very high safety concern, that i am unsure on why this hasn't been recalled as of yet. I can imagine there are way more people out there who have just had this issue fixed on their own instead of taking their time out to report to the nhtsa for their review. I would appreciate some sort of contact to be made by this department to myself. Thank you for your assistance in these safety issues.
06/18/2013 sudden onset of steering pulling to the rt and popping @ brake pedal & steering wheel. Svc: rotate & balance * did not fix problem. 06/23-service traction/traction off on dic. Svc: scanned for codes-told to bring back when display on dic. 07/22 brake light out. Svc: replaced bulb. 07/23 scanned for codes 3 times, checked battery/alternator. 09/11 brake job, turned rotors, ran scan, pulled bcm (passenger side) checked for fretting corrosion. 09/19 service traction finally on dic- replaced brake light switch, reset codes. 57 miles later warning back on. Scanned for codes-multiple codes. 09/20 ran scan while driving (svc traction not on dic)- multiple codes * recommended contact chevrolet to be diagnosed - too many codes. Called chev. Customer service- referred to dealer. 10/03 @ dealer: cs request scan for codes - has stabilitrac-tcontrol on-brake light on but press brakes and lights go off-diag only perf diag test ebcm code c056100 bcm code c0277 00. *replace bpp sensor, clean apply dielectric to bcm conn., relearn bpp sensor and clear codes. $212.23. On same wo: cs: steering will pull or twitch lft to rt **perform spec. Policy 10183 steering assist. $0. **10/21@7:30am transporting my 2 disabled children to school, took rt and completely lost steering. Called for tow to dealer**cspower steering light comes on-steering tightens up-won't steer-then light goes off and steering comes back on. Perfdiag test code c0545 diag ps. Replace column & setup position sensor turning & torque sensor $763.08. **did not fix steering popping & pulling. Called dealer in nov. Wanted $65 diag. Fee. 02/02 took to independent shop: lubed intermediate shaft per tsb did not fix. 02/11 svc traction back on!!! called dealer, told to bring in when on dic to scan for codes - really! wanted another $65.cannot afford to take into dealer. 04/03/14 steering popping and pulling! unsafe car!!!
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.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.upon purchasing the vehicle, the contact noticed oil all over the front rims and tires.the dealer reassured her that the oil came from the brakes and there was nothing to worry about.she also stated that she would not get ample gas mileage as stated at the time of purchase.while driving less than 70 mph, the accelerator pedal would not depress and the vehicle would not gain speed.on-star performed a diagnostic and found that the traction system malfunctioned.the gears would not change, there was a loud, persistent screeching noise, and smoke was coming from the front driver's side of the vehicle.the contact was able to maneuver the vehicle off the highway and take it back to the dealer for repairs.however, the failure still persists.the failure mileage was 6,000 and current mileage was less than 8,000.
Approx. 10k on the vehicle when the brake pedal would get hard upon braking regardless of rain, snow or shine, it eventually got worse. After taking the car into the dealership 3x's the tech realized that the brake fluid was low. The tech found that the master cylinder was leaking break fluid into the brake booster. The brake booster was more than half full with fluid by the time the problem was noticed. The master cylinder was replaced on the vehicle due to mechanical failure. The brake system is still having various issues that cannot seem to be resolved with the vehicle having only 36,555 miles. The rotors have been turned so much that they already need replacement. The malibu's brake system is faulty and needs to be investigated. I've talked to other malibu owners that have had similar issues.
I have a chevrolet malibu lt 2008 since may 2008, unfortunately it seems that the brake system is still a headache based on several online reviews. After 15,000 miles, the steering wheel started shaking every time that i pressed the brakes, therefore i took the vehicle to the dealership, robins chevrolet in humble (great service by the way), and they resurface the front rotors, that was just 2 months ago, and now with 5 k miles more i have the same issue again. Braking distance has increased maybe by 20%, my question is? why gm has not improve the brake system on these vehicles, i google it and found several complains with the braking system for vehicles 2000 and up, year by year.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the parts needed for the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2008 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to gm recall #13036 and repair reimbursement. * ld
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds and trying to slow down, he noticed that the brakes would lock up. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure and advised him to take it to a certified dealer. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who advised the contact that the rotors needed to be turned and that they would test drive the vehicle to see if they could reenact the failure. After driving for a while they were able to duplicate the failure and advised the contact to call the manufacturer to work something out. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000. The vin was unavailable.
While driving or not driving the steering wheel shakes vigorously and the power steering warning light comes on. Then the brake lights come on when i'm not touching them.when i do apply the brakes the lights go out. Then have to apply a generous amount of pressure to get them to come on. I constantly keep getting the light service esc then it says it is off. I turn off car and it resets but after 2 or 3 minutes it comes back on. I also keep getting a seatbelt light as to buckle up and i'm already wearing seatbelt. The steering gets hung while driving pulling to either side of the road.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.while driving between 55-60 mph on normal road conditions, the contact heard a noise when the brake pedal was depressed.there was a decrease in the brake line pressure and the stopping distance increased.in addition, the steering wheel exhibited excessive wobbling, which made steering difficult.the failures occurred without warning.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the computerized system failed.the technician reprogrammed the computerized system, but the failure recurred on eight separate occasions.the vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer six times without any resolutions.the failure mileage was 700 and current mileage was 16,000. Updated 03/18/09.*ljthe consumer stated if felt as though the brakes were locking up. The traction control light illuminated. Updated 03/20/09.
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.
While traveling down the highway with my car on cruise control going about 70mph, a car cut me off and i had to slam on my brakes to avoid a crash.in the process of braking, my knee hit a long key on my keychain and caused the key in the ignition to turn to the off position.i immediately lost all power including the ability to easily steer.luckily i was able to put on my hazards and get to the side of the rode.i then put the car in park and it was able to restart.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.while driving between 20-40 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and then the accelerator pedal.the vehicle jerked violently and was taken to the dealer twice; however, the failure persists.the current mileage was 8,432 and failure mileage was 7,900. Updated 10/14/08updated 10/23/08.
My airbag light is on airbag issues, i have had my headlights checked three times and they keep going completely out there is an issue with the headlights the steering is always shaky its been an ongoing issue with my car
While driving or not driving the steering wheel shakes vigorously and the power steering warning light comes on. Then the brake lights come on when i'm not touching them.when i do apply the brakes the lights go out. Then have to apply a generous amount of pressure to get them to come on. I constantly keep getting the light service esc then it says it is off. I turn off car and it resets but after 2 or 3 minutes it comes back on. I also keep getting a seatbelt light as to buckle up and i'm already wearing seatbelt. The steering gets hung while driving pulling to either side of the road.
Steering shaft column torque sensor assembly part on 2008 4 cylinder malibu replaced by chevrolet dealer in oct, 2014 as part of chevrolet recall # n140115 at about 75,000 miles of use -it was still functioning properly when replaced.the replacement part was redesigned but required replacement after only another 49,000 miles by the same redesigned part.perhaps the recall remedy would have been more effective had the power steering motor controller unit also been replaced at about 75000 miles as recall # n140115 specified it could have been.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering assist failed numerous times with the illumination of the power steering warning light. Additionally, the vehicle would stall sporadically. The contact was able to restart the vehicle each time after each failure but only after several attempts. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the power steering column, power steering control module and the intermediate steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139800.updated 5/21/14the dealer informed the consumer, the steering column, power steering control module and the intermediate steering shaft, all needed to be replaced. Updated 08/07/14
On august 30th my power steering light came on, i read the manual and discovered this car doesn't have power steering fluid, it has an electric power steering motor.5 days later my steering wheel started jerking continuously while parked and while driving, it was difficult to drive.i took my car to the dealership and they said the power steering motor had gone out and it happens quiet often on these cars just as the cobalts.the cost was $465, i contacted gmc and they would not help at all, i told them i found several complaints online and that i think the power steering motor needs to be recalled on this model also and they said they do not track stuff like that.the car had 65,600 miles at failure.
2008 chevy malibu with 4700 miles, began having problems with the steering.when driving vehicle would be hard to handle as if someone had taken possession of the steering wheel. Then when in idle the steering wheel would vibrate back and forth.took in to dealership and they stated the electronic power steering module had to be replaced.first trip to the dealership they could not locate the problem.researched online and ask if they were aware of any issues with this modelanswer was no.not until i told them to google the problems that were being reported did i feel we received a response.
The steering wheel shakes and vibrates on and off.now i get a message power steering. My husband looked online and there over three or four pages of consumers with the same issues, power steering column and gm has not put out a recall.the consumer must make the repairs of approximately 700 to 1500.i do not have money or credit.i may have to give the car back as i am unable to drive it.it is a shame that gm will not step up and fix this known issue.
While driving i noticed the steering wheel was moving side to side. Had to hold on to prevent the car from going off the road. Even when stopped at a light or in park i can visibly see the wheel moving left and right. Afraid to drive now until i figure out the problem. Huge safety issue that needs investigation.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist intermittently failed without warning. In addition,the door locks for all four doors failed to engage when using the key fob remote. Also, when shifting the vehicle into park the doors failed to unlock. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 92,000.
2008 chevrolet malibu.consumer writes in regards to sudden loss of power steering recall.the consumer was informed, the parts were not available, and they wouldn't be available for two months.
My son's 2008 chevy malibu is having problems with the steering column suddenly shaking and jerking back and forth while driving and occasionally while in park.the brake lights will also come on without him pressing on the brake and disengage the cruise control, if it is on.we have had a switch replaced that was faulty, but it did not fix either problem.now we have been told that the steering unit needs to be replaced.
Letter from senator brown on behalf of constituent re concerns about 2008 chevrolet malibu (respond to cleveland office *tgwthe consumer stated the transmission cooler lines and front hub assembly were replaced. Also, the power steering light illuminated and the headlights had condensation which caused the bulbs to blow out.the dealer found a seal around the parameter of the capsule was not properly sealed at the factory. The intermediate steering shaft and power steering control module were replaced. Also, the front seat heater switch had to be replaced, due to the heater coming on when the seat was occupied.
Power steering going in and out. If power steering not working, sometimes turning car off and restarting it will enable power steering.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the power steering module would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.
2008 chevy malibu engine shut off in mid drive on city highway duringhigh traffic. My wife and children were in the vehicle the check engine light has displayed and continue to code p0365/6. However the camshaft position sensors, the camshaft position actuators, the altenator and the battery have all been replaced. The issue has upset me due to the fact that it is in line with 2 known concerns and reports that have not been answered by chevy or gm. 1) discussion of battery cables being the cause of the problem (unanswered)2) gm ignition switch recall feb 2014 (which seems to be very in line with this issue).i have taken the vehicle to the chevy dealership and ofcourse paid for a diagnostic to be told "could not duplicate". It is very concerning to me and hard to believe that this was the first time that these symptoms have been reported and no one knows what could be the source. I was able to find forums and reports on both the battery cables and the ignition switch failures. The ignition switch failure were supposedly only issues for specific vehicles however the symptoms within the recorded malibu community are totally in line with the same from that recall. We now also have a problem with the ignition struggling to turnover. This is highly unsafe, financially burdening and stressful on the families who are currently dealing with these concerns with no answer or response in sight. Requesting assistance.
I have had my 2008 chevy malibu in the garage now 3 times for the same recurring problem. My steering wheel shimmies and then locks up and it's very hard to steer. If i weren't as strong in my hands and arms, i would be dead! it comes and goes but it is a persistent problem that they cannot or will not fix. I was told that they cannot fix something that they didn't diagnose as "broke" and was told it would be too expensive to just start replacing parts randomly that might be the problem. I am very scared to drive my car but have to make a living and am a single mom. I feel this is putting me and my sons life in danger!!!!!!!! there needs to be a recall on this problem in the steering!
The power steering tends to freeze for a split second while i am driving. It does not happen all of the time but does seem to happens when i drive on mountain roads that require more turning or when making sharp turns. It does not happen for long period of times. Took it to dealership and they could not duplicate it and i called chevrolet and the gave me a senior adviser who asked what do i expect from chevrolet and also asked if i was in the market for a new car. I hung up on them and responded to their email.
When i start my car, the steering wheel is locked up and a message stating "power steering" comes across the main screen. My vehicle was stationary. The issue only continues to get worse over time, and the current recall for this doesn't seem to cover my vin number or yield an open recall. It is possible the person who had this car before me had the issue fixed and it is now happening again. Only after restarting the vehicle multiple times am i able to turn the wheel all the while it shakes back and forth as if there's an issue with the steering column.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving at a low speed, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.
Steering wheel shakes while car is stationary or on the move violently, power steering light comes on in information screen. This is a very serious problem that could get people in accidents!!
This part has been recalled in bulletin #14118 (known by nhtsa as 14v153) for most 2008 malibus.unfortunately, for whatever reason, nhtsa saw fit to not include all malibus with this part number. This part failed on my car and gm has charged me $480 for the module and $275 for labor because my vin is not included in the recall of other 2008 malibus with this exact same known faulty part. Why?as an aside, why does the recall notice not include the applicable vin numbers? why must a second step of finding this website be necessary to find out if a person's vehicle is included, or excluded, from a recall?
When driving the steerinwheel shakes, and when sitting still it will turn on it's own.back and forth.
I have had nothing but problems with my electronic power steering amongst other things as well. The steering wheel locked up on me for the first time while parked. I turned the car off then back on & it went back to normal. I've been having issues with it making a sound in the steering wheel column & the steering wheel will move on it's own & will stick while i'm driving which makes it hard to control my vehicle. Also there is other electrical problems causing security light to come on & my car will lock up & i can't start it. The "service esc" light came on around the same time as well. The seatbelt light will come on when everyone has their seatbelt on too. There is obviously something going on with wire connections or something. I'm aware of recalls on the same exact year make & model as my vehicle for the same issues i'm having but no recalls have been issued for my specific vehicle. I have owned nothing but gm vehicles & this one has been nothing but problems!
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel began to shake vigorously. The failure recurred intermittently when driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel automatically moved and began to shake. The failure occurred numerous times. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering); however, the part needed to remedy the recall was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
I purchased a 2008 chevy malibu at matt blatt in egg harbor township in new jersey approximately 5 month (march or may of 2011) with approximately 28,500 miles. I spoke with a service representative [xxx] in regards to the power steering problem that my vehicle was having.my steering was shaking out of control and i almost got involved in two vehicle accidents this week 10/19/11.i explained this situation to don, who stated that because i did not purchased an extended warranty on the vehicle i will had to pay for the service. I then proceeded to speak to the manager [xxx], who kindly sent me to the bennett chevrolet on the same date and the problem was corrected.i own a 2008 chevy malibu with 30,700 miles. I also have a problem with the power locks which i was advised that i will have to pay for this.i believe that my complaint was handled very unprofessional by [xxx], because i was very specific that i was afraid to drive the vehicle and he stated we can towed your vehicle, but you will have to pay the fee.again i was afraid because the power steering motor was damage and my vehicle was driving out of control. I'm requesting some type of compensation and i will like the power locks to be fixed free of charge. Remember my car only has 30,700 miles and when i purchased the vehicle i was advised by the salesman [xxx] that i had warranty for 100,000 miles or 5 years bumper to bumper.i will like someone to investigate this.thank god i didn't have an accident due to the electronic power steering motor.i purchased in the past a 2 chevy impalas and now a chevy malibu and i will never purchase a chevy again.again, this was a safety issue and was handle wrong by service representative [xxx] .the steering wheel shakes when vehicle is in motion and the the vehicle is not moving.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
On several occasions i received a message on the console "power steering" and could not turn the wheel. I would be in a parked position or pulling out (in reverse) of a parking spot.i would turn the car off and back on and the message would go away.also i got a message regarding the passenger side air bag was not working.this would happen each time i would start the car and it would stay on.
Car lost power steering and power steering light flashed. Had to manually turn and it was very difficult to maneuver. Steering wheel had also started to shake or vibrate even when sitting in park. The steering wheel would also move to the left and right, turning a little bit on its own while parked and running. I took the vehicle to the dealership and they replaced the power steering module, under special policy 101830p. This same thing was done in sept 2012. When i got my vehicle back from the dealership, it still was losing power steering and the light would come on. I took it back to the dealership and this time they stated that it was the steering torque sensor that had internal failure. This would be almost $600 to fix and there was also a diagnostic fee of $96. I contacted gm, because there were 1.3 mil vehicles recalled for same issue. I was told that even though it includes the 2008 malibu (which is what i have),my vin number was not included. They contacted the dealership whom offered to give a 20% discount to do the repair. Gm themselves would not offer any assistance with the repair or diagnostic fee, due to the fact that my vin number was not included. At this time, i am afraid to drive my vehicle because i am barely able to maneuver the steering to direct my vehicle to the side of the road when it loses the power steering. There is no way i would be able to at highway speeds nor quickly in an emergency.
Recall was done in nov. 2014 at ryan chevrolet in minot, nd.on oct. 3, 2015 the steering wheel locked up while driving at low speed in a residential area.took car in to gateway chevrolet in fargo, nd.repairs were made and was told by them that either the recall had been done incorrectly or the replacement parts were defective.
While driving on city roads or 65-70 mph on the highway, the steering wheel shakes. As of now it's a "mild" shake (but it seems as if its getting "shaker" as the days go by. Im not sure if there an alignment needed. I had a new tire put on (passenger back tire) approximately 3 months ago had tires rotated back in july 2014?
Power steering warning is displayed on diagnostic center. Hard to turn steering wheel when making a left or right turn. While at a stop sign or stopped at a traffic light the steering wheel will shake.
The electric steering on my 2008 chevy malibu lt 4dr. Sedan(2.4l-4cyl)is not right. It seems to over steer for every correction the driver makes and thus creating a constant moving of the wheel to keep a straight line. The electric steering needs some fixing. The dealer said i need to get used to it.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 20 mph and making a left or right turn, there was an abnormal noise underneath the steering wheel. The failure recurred when making turns. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that it needed an intermediate steering shaft and the racking pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was also diagnosed that the failure was coming from the electric power steering. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.
First time it happen sitting at a red light and the steering wheel jerked out of my hands and a message came a crossed the dash reading power steering it was very hard to steer but i managed to get it off the road turned the car off and let it sit then started the back up and it was working again.it has happen 4 more times since the first time and i was moving those times and you can not steer the car it is very difficult to handle when the power steering stops working i took it back to the dealer ship where i bought it from they told me it was covered on a recall but they had to take it to a gm dealer to have it fixed. Nowthe gm dealer said it is not covered. But i have found the same problem with alot of chevy owners with the same year & make & model as mine it is a big safety issue and i have found were gm has sent out recallletters with extended coverage on the power steering for up to 100,000 miles.they know it exist why are they picking and choosing which ones to fix and not to fix. I am afraid to drive it not only put my family in it.they should be held accountable for there product.
While driving on the city streets my vehicle steering wheel became extremely hard to control. It felt like it was going to lock. I had to use a lot of energy and muscle to turn the wheel. It was almost impossible to turn. I took my car to smicklas chevrolet in oklahoma city. They informed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced.
Electronic power steering assist system keeps failing. Recall was replace in early 2015 and again was in the dealer on 12/30/15 for the same problem with power steering failing. On 1/08/15 the power steering system yet again failed and this time this power steering failure caused the car to go into the ditch and through a barb wire feance. This has been a ongoing problem with my car and general motors does not seem to have some kind of fix or does not want to admit there car has this problem. I have the documents from the dealer where it was soposed to be fixed on 12/30/15.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 10 mph, the steering wheeling became difficult to maneuver. The power steering assist warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in the nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 195,000.
First time car was in park. Then the traction control light comes but doesn't turn off. Also message pops up saying to service traction control. Next was stationary, i stopped at a light and the car just shut off. Next was stationary and the car turned on but then the cluster instrument lights didn't come on it was completely dark. Also while in motion car rpm didn't read anymore and it was shifting hard. Another thing it says service tire sensor and service airbag
Transmission 123 gear slips changes on owntry to accelerate stalls downshifts stalls also transmission control module been toldwill happen when trying to speed up or complete stop or reverse the turning signals will have to be manually stopped interfering with driving barley make. Soundsometimes forget the are on still cruise control totally waked out does what ever it wantspeed or slows on owni do know of one current recall i've made several attempts to call w no return messages the transmission control module need replacedbecause the solenoids keep getting stuck 123 mine also the core fee for this is unbelievable 300-600 for the core fee ..why are these beingsold for prices of 500-1000$ if the are being refurbishedseems to be a hot item to even find used or new if u could afford it .. These gm transmission issues are everywhere .... Why are the no recalls.. This is very unsafe shift failure 45ph to 15ph in a sec .. Or nothing the dealerships are very hard to deal with if you just want a part or infoa transmission control module part # 12678511recall 14v224000 # 14145dellen chevrolet317 462-5591 madea few calls w no response to schedule been 7 days now. Stanley chevroletpenalton in. Justin would not allowe a part # to me unless 120.$ diagnosticthen tolde to get out after a few wordsexchange so i paid for a diagnostic twice neither through gmthey told me the repair would be 1300$ over the phone doug at dellen chevroleti thk that's namegave me quote over phone ..sothere's much more the transmission and solenoids in theses cars should be recalled or flashed fixedand if uread it's been going on since 2004 and nowthe new and newer one still same problems i've had to stop oil over restart carput in neutral to shift rpms get highi live in a small town walkers to diners etc ..needs attn into
Power steering failure. Multiple occasions.
2008 chevy malibu with 60,000 miles - i encountered problems with steering- the car was pulling, the steering wheel was moving when the car was stopped.took it to the dealership was told it needed an alignment.had the alignment, the problem got worse.took it to another mechanic was told it was the steering column.when they called the dealer to order the parts, the dealer advised them that they see this problem 3-4 times a week on the malibu, but never told me about it. The steering column was replaced at a cost of $1300, yetthe problem is still not resolved. We were also told that this particular part is also the same part used on the pontiac g6 which has been recalled, yet there is no recall on the chevy malibu.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering and the electronic stability control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The vin was not available.
When driving vehicle jerks left and right.. Making it hard to control.. This happens while driving more than 35 mph.. I though it was a wheel alingment but it was perform by 2 different shops and still does it...
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while the vehicle was in park the steering wheel would move from left to right on its own. The failure was not diagnosed by the dealer. Whenever the contact made a left or right turn the power steering system shut off and the vehicle was unsafe to drive.the failure mileage was 51,852.
I reported this problem in nov of 2011, and chevy fixed my car at no charge because it had under 12k miles. The problem has returned and now because it is no longer under warranty, i am expected to pay for a defect which is so severe that canada has recalled 67k vehicles that have the exact same problem.http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/03/gm-recalling-67k-chevy-malibu-pontiac-g6-and-saturn-aura-models/the steering module that was installed on my car in nov 2011 is just as defective as the original part that failed on my malibu when it was made in 2008. There is no recall or recourse for owners of these vehicles in the usa, so we are forced to either trade in our car or pay hundreds of dollars to replace parts that chevy knows is defective. Please help before someone gets killed driving these cars!
Power steering goes out then comes back sometimes when i turn it off then back on.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The dealer diagnosed that the power steering module and sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 159,000.
Turn signal arm does not stay in place when signaling to turn. Also the turn signal arm when it does stay in place it will not return to normal position/turn off signal by itself after making a turn. When turning the steering wheel it makes popping noises. Door locks on all doors stay either in the "lock" or "unlock" position at all times. One of the rear passenger door lock has been replaced at the dealership for $300.00 and the door lock still fails. The only way to unlock the passenger doors is to do it manually and climb over the seats. The driver door has to be unlocked with the key and manually locked when exiting the vehicle.
Driving on i 40 at 70 mph steering became erratic and jerking, it took extreme effort to stay in proper lane, pulled to shoulder and stopped. I killed the car and restarted and steering was normal until i exited freeway and there was a short episode of loss of power steering but soon started to work normal. A popping noise is now heard sometimes at slow turning speeds and is not always heard.
I was driving home from work on the highway and the power steering light came on and my car was hard to steer.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.while test driving the vehicle at an unknown speed, the contact noticed that the steering wheel shook and the vehicle may have been misaligned.the dealer balanced the tires and stated that the manufacturer may have just "thrown tires" on the vehicle.the failure recurred a week later and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer approximately 6-7 times, and 12-14 tires have been placed on the vehicle.after retrieving the vehicle from the dealer, she noticed that it functioned properly for approximately a week before the shaking recurred.the service managers from the dealers as well as the manufacturer stated that the impala and malibu models had a vibration that was standard while driving between 40-70 mph.the current mileage was 8,149 and failure mileage was approximately 308.updated 11/17/08 the consumer stated the vehicle has a vibration and alignment problem. Gm informed the consumer the problem could not be fixed. Updated 11/24/08.
Steering wheel locking up while driving at 50 - 55 mph. Trouble light on dashboard indicating steering problem. Lock-up same as when car is stopped and transmission lever placed into park position.
Steering wheel jerking left and right while at low speed and setting still.
Electric steering goes out while driving. Was a recall for this in 2014 for some of the 2008 malibu but dealership say not my vehicle even though that's the problem its having.
The steering will suddenly vibrate and cause me to lose control of the car and as a result i have almost gotten into a few accidents.. It happens without warning. The manfacture has a bulletin about this problem but refused to fix it. I then went to a local mechanic who was able to download the correct information into the power steering module. I believe this should be a recall and force the manfacture to correct all effectivecars and not get away with refusing to fix it and thus make it look like there is no problem
While driving down the road at about 20mph on city streets my power steering went out while i was turning left into a business and i was unable to turn the steering wheel. I had to turn the car off, then back on, and it would drive for a short while before power steering would shut off again, usually while making a left or right turn. The steering wheel also turns on its own while sitting still. I am unable to drive the car. Also, the steering wheel is making a grinding, popping noise and flashing "check airbag" messages when the car is turned on. I have researched this problem and found the power steering issue to be a broad gm vehicle problem. Chevy malibus from 2004 to 2010 i believe were all covered for a recall. My vin however is not on this list and i am suffering the same problems as all of these other chevy malibu owners. My vehicle has 128,xxx miles.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the esc warning indicator illuminated and the steering immediately swung the vehicle left and right uncontrollably. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The contact managed to drive the vehicle to her residence. The dealer was contacted (waldorf chevrolet/cadillac in waldorf, md) and the technician stated that the failure was an unknown issue and scheduled an appointment for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.
My power steering light has been on and is going out.
My 2008 chevrolet malibu lt will shake violently from side to side and becomes virtually uncontrollable. The first time it happened was in april 2009 with about 2 k miles. I took it to the dealer, they scanned it but no codes were present. The mechanic found a service bulletin where a brake pad problem was referred to regarding this shaking problem, so he replaced the front pads and resurfaced the rotors. The problem recurred in feb. 2010 with approx. 40 k miles. I again took it in but they said there was nothing wrong. Yesterday 4-10-10 on my way to work it happened again at approx. 70 mph, i thought i was going to crash ! what am i to do ?
I was driving down the road and stopped at a stop light and my powersteering went out.
Driving downtown des moines my message center started dinging, the message output was: "power steering" the steering wheel began moving on its own back & forth, jerking and grinding. At one point jerked out of my hand. It became almost impossible to continue. I pulled into a convience store, bought power steering fluid and started the vehicle. The steering seemed normal. The car was not low on fluids, i didn't travel far before it happened again. By the time i made it home my ribs were hurting from trying to manauver the car home. This malfunction is the eps system and recalls of the 2008 began in 2014. My vin# wasn't included on the list. However, my car has the same problem. At one point my steering wheel jerked so hard it yanked steering wheel away from my grip and i came close to hitting another vehicle. Prior to the above occasion, i would be stopped at a signallight and the steering wheel grinded jerked back and fourth and unfettered.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 40 mph, there was a complete loss of the power steering. The contact experienced extreme difficulty turning the steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they informed the contact that the failure was contributed to the steering column, rack and pinion and control arm. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. When the vehicle was started, the steering became difficult to maneuver. When the contact pulled into a parking lot and turned the vehicle off and on, the failure went away. The failure occurred everyday since february 15, 2019. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the steering wheel input torque sensor was damaged and needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 65 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder and shut off the engine. After allowing the vehicle to sit for several minutes, the vehicle was restarted and the power steering assist resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing however, the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. Additionally, the steering wheel would shake violently while parked with the engine running. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Problem with my 2008 chevrolet malibu power steering. Was driving and suddenly the steering had a mind of its own, pulling slightly to the right and then left. Became somewhat lethargic in responsiveness.
The vehicle was traveling and the steering wheel locked up preventing the driver from steering. This caused the driver to crash into a pole.
While driving or not driving the steering wheel shakes vigorously and the power steering warning light comes on. Then the brake lights come on when i'm not touching them.when i do apply the brakes the lights go out. Then have to apply a generous amount of pressure to get them to come on. I constantly keep getting the light service esc then it says it is off. I turn off car and it resets but after 2 or 3 minutes it comes back on. I also keep getting a seatbelt light as to buckle up and i'm already wearing seatbelt. The steering gets hung while driving pulling to either side of the road.
The contact owns 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, a loss of power steering occurred without warning. The contact continued to drive with difficulty when turning the steering wheel. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
We was getting ready to park and the steering column got really stiff and i couldn't move the car to park.i had to shut the car off and restart the car and it loosing up.i was in the city of south bay, florida.## vin failed ##
It saying service power steering. Then i can't turn the car. I turn it of and back on then it works. I've had proplems with this car since i bought it.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the steering wheel would shake and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Electric power steering system - power steering assist locks randomly and makes it very difficult to steer the car.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The engine was shut down. Upon restarting, the steering wheel began to operate normally. The failure occurred four times. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000. Updated 03/01/13*ljupdated 03/07/13
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact had not experienced a failure before the vehicle was repaired per a manufacturer recall for the power steering. The dealer completed the recall repair, but the steering wheel seized without warning several times months later. The contact turn the vehicle off and back on to reset the computer, but the failure progressed. The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine if they may be able to provide a repair solution. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 150,101.
2008 chevy malibu 4 cyl motor. 56,000 miles, steering wheel shakes at high and low rate of speed while driving. Steering wheel shakes while car is idle with no one in auto.steering assist gives out and then engages while car is in motion causing car to jerk from side to side causing loss of control of auto.
2008 chevy mailbu. The steering wheel shakes and pulls from left to right when the car is in park and first turned on. It also happens when driving on and off the highway. The problem is intermittent. Car had 36,000 when problem stated. Pulling and shaking is getting worse and harder to control and keep car in lane.
For some time electronic power steering has been having issues.took to dealer on multiple occasions but they claimed they could not fix it.took vehicle again and now find their was extended coverage to cover this safety defect, however, i am 20,000 miles over where they want to cover this issue.(gm knew i was having this steering issue, however, never told me it could be fixed until after the expiration of their special coverage.)i had been reporting issues to both the dealer and gm customer service since approximately 29,000 miles.i gave up trying to get it fixed after dealer told me several times that there was nothing they could do.vehicle was in motion at highway speed and power steering stops working making control of the vehicle very difficlut.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 35 mph, the power steering seized and a warning alarmed activated. In addition, the service wrench warning light illuminated. The vehicle restarted and the power steering was difficult to maneuver. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel stiffened and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle had to be restarted to operate the steering. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 229,000.
Takata recall i lost control of my 08 chevy malibu as it was in motion. Driving to school the abs, brake, traction control and battery light turned on and the power steering locked. I had to forcefully turn the steering wheel to get out of traffics way and park somewhere to avoid an accident.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle lost steering ability and the steering system warning indicator illuminated. The contact had to force the vehicle into a parking lot. The vehicle was turned off, restarted, and then drove normally. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer the following day where it was diagnosed that the steering column failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.
Steering problem with 2008 chevy malibu.while driving the steering wheel will go back and forth and hard to control steering.also, sometimes when engine is on and car not moving the wheel will shake and go back and forth on both sides.have had the car to a chevy dealer and they say there is nothing wrong with the car and everything is solid.also had a wheel and tire check it out and they said the same thing but they say it may be in the rack and pinion system.it is very scary when you have trouble controlling the vehicle.
I drive a 2008 malibu. 95% of my driving is done on the freeway. I have 55k miles on the car and the steering started to shake and get stiff for no apparent reason. I live in ohio and the winters get cold. I first thought that this might be the cause of it but, after reading some blogs on the internet i found that this seems to be a problem no matter where you live. I went to my car dealer and he told me that it is not covered because of my mileage. I do not consider this to be the normal wear and tear of a car and i am afraid that if i don't get this fixed i will be injured from failure to control my car. Sometimes i will drive down the road and all of a sudden the steering wheel locks up to where i have to pull on it hard to free it up. The only coarse of action that i see that i can take to correct the failure is pay gm to fix their problem that was not a result of abuse or natural wear and tear since they have not issued a recall. If who ever reads this would simply just google this topic you will see that this is becoming a growing problem that will result in injuries if gm does not recall it.
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.
The steering wheel randomly starts jerking while driving and you have to very firmly grip the wheel with both hands to control the car. While the car is idling at a red light or drive thru etc it will jerk back & forth without touching it and then it starts to make a noise. Sometimes it will say check power steering on the information panel. It is just really random sometimes it does it so bad i can hardly drive it and other times it is completely normal. I called my dealership who knew nothing about the recall so i then called gm on 04/22/14 and i was told the recall was being issued & would start being sent out on 4/28/14. Also i was told the dealership do not have the parts to fix it with yet. Since i still haven't heard anything i just called gm again today 6/4/14 & was told the recall still has not gone out but there is a website i can go to and put my car information in to be able to get it fixed? i hadn't heard that one before. While i was holding for the rep to give me the website information the phone call was disconnected and i'm still waiting to see if the rep calls me back. I have also been told that this is not a safety issue which means them giving me another car to drive is not possible. I hope this doesn't become another issue like cobalt and innocent people have to die before chevrolet will take care of the problem. When a steering wheel is jerking back and forth so bad while you are driving that you can barely control the vehicle that is a safety issue to me. We have always been chevrolet people but i am really starting to wonder what has happened to them. These are serious issues that need to be resolved. I have a car with 77,000 miles on it and can't even drive it except for short distances. That just should not be!
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the electronic power assist failed. Thewheels started to shake, there was a warning chime that sounded and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 53,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 65 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was shut off and restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was 172,882. Updated 05/10/16*lj
2008 chevy malibu power steering failure.
A recently purchased 2008 chevy malibu lt has some serious steering issues, (this car has electric steering) when driving at low or high speeds the wheel feels like it is fighting against you, it feels like there is a lot of resistance there. Also at idle with your foot on the brake the wheel will pulse back and forth, left and right without touching the wheel. I informed the dealer who said it is out of warranty (44,000miles) and couldn't do anything even though he acknowledged there are some issues with the car. Scared to drive. Please help!
Frequently the electronic power steering system will fail. Because this system is electronic and not hydraulic the car cannot be steered safely and has resulted in extremely unsafe condition. The local chevrolet dealership has verified the failure and advised me that the electronic power steering system torque sensor is the cause of the failure. General motors has a recall on this failure but it has three different repair procedures, the procedures are performed depending on the build date of the vehicle. Gm document # 102644 addresses the failure. Procedures # 14116 and 14117 include replacing the torque sensor. Procedure # 14118 only replaces the electronic power steering motor controller unit. Repair # 14118 is the repair gm performed on my car but it did not solve the complaint. I have spent hours on the phone with a gm customer rep. And she will not offer any assistance, i even agreed to pay for the labor if gm will cover the part but gm refused. In summary gm has recalled my car for this failure. Gm replaced a part on my car when they knew it was not going to repair my car. Gm now refuses to offer any assistance to properly repair this safety defect on my car. The dealership is harvey ellis motors and they have been very helpful in the diagnosis and asking gm for assistance but gm declined to assist them also.
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.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering column locked and the electronic power steering was pulling the steering wheel to the left and right involuntarily. The steering wheel began to vibrate once the vehicle was stopped. The failure recurred at different speeds on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostics. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.
The power steering failed in 2015 with 65,900 miles and was repaired at a chevrolet dealer the car now has 94,000 miles on it and the power steering has failed again.according to gm this vehicle is not included in the thousands of vehicles that have been recalled for the same problem. They are replacing defective parts with the same. I contacted gm case#9-4978065207 and they said that it is normal wear and tear and that they would be of no assistance and that i would have to pay for the repair. The power steering fails while driving and you have to steer it manually over to the side of the road. This is an ongoing problem with these vehicles and gm should be held accountable and not be able to hide behind saying that your number vehicle is not included in the recall even though it is an identical problem. They told me that just because all these people have posted their similar problems on the internet that it doesn't mean its true. I guess all those people have nothing better to do than report imaginary problems with gm
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was nottaken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 115,508.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel started to shake and move independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the motor control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle had previously been repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering).the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
Problems with my 2008 chevy malibu. Upon starting the vehicle the steering wheel shutters and noise comes from steering column. The "power steering" display message comes up. The owners manual refers to seeing the dealership for this issue, but they can seem to fix it for me. It can be cleared, but is very annoying to happen to your car everyday. This issue started roughly 3 months after i purchased the vehicle in march of 2011. There's no speed range that the issue occurs in. It happens randomly at any speed.while driving steering wheel shutters randomly, and steering becomes dangerous. Seems that you can only turn the wheel in exact 5 degree increments, which has almost cause several collisions with other vehicles. It seems this problem is evident in other malibu models equipped with electric power steering, but i haven't seen a recall or service publications to remedy the issue. Gm knows about this, but is deliquent in taking any action to fix permanently. Please help!
I was just leaving a patient and turned right on to halsted ave at 109th in chicago, il and my power steering indicator popped on, my vehicle became very sluggish and my speedometer stopped working but the car was moving i quickly pulled into a gas station and called my husband. The steering again was very sluggish and the speedometer was very unsteady. He was able to get it home. I took it to the shop,and found out there is a recall on 2008 malibu because of this very problem. When icalled them they told me my vehicle was not included in this recall and a second letter would be sent out on april 28, 2014. Gm is really terrible about this they know this is a problem with there electronic power steering(eps) and yet want me to pay to get it fixed and hope for reimbursement now. Now if i wait forthis letter will be in danger of a crash that they're are aware can happen..is there anything else i can do besides this complaint.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 5 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. "power steering" was displayed across the message board. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle needed to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number:14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 159,127.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact statedwhile driving at any speed, the steering wheel would involuntarily jerk to the left and right. The failure persisted intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were in the process of diagnosing the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 59,600.
When sitting at a stop sign or sitting in drive way after starting vehicle, the power steering trouble light will come on and then the steering wheel will shake for no apparent reason.this has also happened while driving and makes the driving of the vehicle difficult (makes it seems as though there is a flat tire, when there is none!).when i first purchased the vehicle in july 2011, i put the car into the dealer to get it fixed and they could not find anything wrong.the current mileage of the vehicle is at 83000.
Appears to be a problem with the electric power steering/steering assembly. Steering will be smooth then all of a sudden the steering wheel will jerk to the left and right and become very loose like you have no control of the steering. When this happens the car tends to steer left. This happens frequently during driving and while stopped the steering wheel will move left and right. Have taken it to dealer one time but the problem still persists.
My drive shaft line broke by my the gear shift
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that excessive force was required on the steering wheel in order to maneuver the vehicle. In addition, the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the steering shaft and column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.
When i start the car the steering wheel does not move at all. On the dash it says power steering then esc off pops up. I have to restart the car a few times in order for it to be able to move and the message is gone. When im driving the steering wheel shakes and turning gets a little stiff. I drive both city streets and highways im afraid it will lock up on me when in motion.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 mph the steering wheel began to shake and it became difficult to control it. The steering wheel also locked. There were no warning lights prior to the failure. He took the vehicle to the dealer five times. The dealer replaced the intermediate shaft and the computer was reprogrammed, but the failure was not corrected. He will take the vehicle back to the dealer to replace the steering column rod. The failure mileage was 31,000 and the current mileage was 40,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.the contact stated that when driving various speeds, the steering wheel would wobble from left to right and would occasionally become extremely tight. The contact was concerned that the steering wheel would eventually fail and seize. The vehicle was not repaired and neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 66,000.
Steering wheel shook violently when the car was at rest and then began to shake while driving down the highway at approximately 49k miles.took it to dealer and had the steering column replaced. Then the power door locks began to fail; both passenger door locks and the driver's lock must be operated manually now (well, the driver's door lock works 1/2 of the time...never know if it is actually engaged unless you do it manually).no outside keyhole exists for the passenger door side to be unlocked, which is very inconvenient and potentially unsafe, especially when you are driving alone and cannot get the doors locked by pushing the button.have driven gm vehicles my entire life, but this is the last time the company will ever get my money.sad....
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 40 mph, there was an abnormal vibration coming from the steering wheel. The power steering warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost power steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the eps motor control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v153000 (steering); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,111.
Loss of electric power steering (eps) assist that could occur at any time while driving
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 mph, the power steering warning message illuminated. The contact called the dealer and was advised that there were no recalls related to the power steering failure. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 01/27/17*lj
Power steering sensor kit failure, known issue on this gm model and there was a recall for this year model on this issue yet didn't cover this vin number, it is my belief that the recall for this issue wasnt wide enough to include this vin # part replacement p/n 23232310$708.73
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.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the check engine and abs warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that when the front driver seat was adjusted, all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. While at a traffic stop, the brake was applied but the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 124,169.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the steering shaft u-joint. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,833. Updated 12/01/14*lj the consumer stated the failure was caused by a defective plastic type of synthetic which was worn out where the steering column meets the rack and pinion. The consumer has spoken to numerous other malibu owners with the same malfunction. Updated 9/14/2015
Steering wheel shakes back and forth uncontrollably 3/4 of the time while driving.it also does it when the vehicle is idle and in park.there has been numerous complaints about this issue.this is a safety issue and needs to be recalled immediately.families lives are at stake.many people have posted videos on youtube and have filed complaints about the problem.here is an example http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoh5mq4x4cg gm needs to take care of its people considering the people took care of them a.k.a. "bailout".
There was no incident. I currently have 4 recalls on my car and only one part is available for the recalls. I got the first letter in june about power steering. I think the recalls are a big safety issue for me. I have a 2 yr old son and not able to get the pieces fixed. I have called gm and the dealership for over 2 months and haven't gotten any satisfaction.
Intermittent loss of power steering, other 2008 malibus have been recalled by gm for this, my vehicle has not been recalled but obviously has the same problem.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the steering column made an abnormal knocking noise. The contact stated that the control arms, inner and outer tie rods, sway bar links, ball joints, front shocks and the axle were all replaced on the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a failure related to nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was repaired per the recall; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
About a day ago, i was taking my wife to work at 6am and the power steering stopped responding,while i was making a left turn and the warning light came on. I made it back home and later that day i went to the mechanic and they told me that the power steering is electric and that its needs a new steering colum sensor and also they told me that there are three open recalls on my car and one addresses the electric power steering, so they directed me to the chevrolet dealer in the town i live in, and the dealer refuses to fix the recall for the power steering and says that if i want it fixed i have to pay $713.37. I thought that the any chevy dealership could fix the recalls on your chevy car.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. When the vehicle was started, the steering wheel moved automatically to the left and right for approximately one minute. There were no warning indicators illuminated. On two occasions, the steering ability became very difficult. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was able to be driven to the dealer where the steering module was replaced. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired twice under a manufacturer's recall for the steering column. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 59,854.updated 04/17/13*ljthe consumer stated on three separate occasions, the power steering light illuminated and the steering went completely out. On one occasion, she was unable to back out of a parking space. She had to turn the vehicle off and back on, in order for the steering to resume normal operation. Updated 04/18/13
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact received the recall notification in june of 2014.the dealer advised that the manufacturer had not provided the part and uncertain of when the part would become available. The vehicle did not experience a failure...updated 08-26-14updated 9/2/2014
Steering wheel is having an issue where it will jerk to the left and right by itself and then pulsate while sitting still.i have been driving on the highway when the steering wheel jerks left and then right.when wheel jerks, it is extremely hard to hold it in the correct lane.
Power steering all of a sudden isn't working. Engine light and power steering light came on while i was driving. I have electric power steering
Electronic power steering problems causing steering wheel to jerk to left and right.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel jerked and shook without warning. Additionally, the failure of the steering caused the vehicle to pull to the right, which became hard for the contact to maneuver. The contact moved to the shoulder where the vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not repaired.the manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 14v153000 (steering). The failure and current mileage was 25,000. ..updated 06/17/14updated 8/23/2017
My car looses power steering suddenly. Steering wheel is glitching while idling or stopped at red light.
Takata recall while driving the power steering shuts down.i pull over shut it off wait a minute then it will work for a few min.tben shut off again.im a cancer patient and need my car to get to hospital.this has really got me stressed.
Vehicle makes popping nosie when you turn the steering wheel
Power steering failure. Almost crashed while on the highway!!
While driving at a rate of 35 mph, the steering on my car began to act up. The steering felt like it wanted to lock up but then it would jerk to the left then to the right. After driving a few blocks, it stopped. I remained in the "slow" lane because i wasn't sure what was going on. After driving a few more blocks, it began to do the same thing. This behavior continued until i reached my destination. I also increased my speed to 55 mph when i approached the expressway. I received a notice about a recall on the steering; however, the part is not available at this time. The dealership only replies with, we don't have a part. Is it safe to continue driving the vehicle? is my family in danger at this point? this is my only means of transportation & as a single mom, i need my car! please review & advise.
2008 malibu 2lt 2.4l steering wheel would jerk left and right on its own. This would happen when the vehicle was in motion and parked. Definite safety issue when in motion. Dealer stated that the steering mechanism was looking for center. Dealer reprogrammed steering unit and said should be fixed. The same problem recurred 5 miles down the road after leaving dealership. Took car back same day and dealership called gm. Gm had dealership replace the power steering control module assembly. The problem is fixed for now.
If i drive real fast whenever it rain it'll say power steering service traction off my car would slid as i pull off from a complete stop . It's hard for my car to turn and it's triggering my check engine light .on the highway wheels and tires shake
I was driving and it did what it always does steering wheel shook and came up on information power steering failure but this time it didn't go back to normal steering and could not control. Got car home and afraid to drive again.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu lt. The contact was driving 55 mph when the steering wheel turned independently and the vehicle traveled into another lane unexpectedly. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer but the manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 44,000.
Having trouble with the steering, jerking, shaking while driving, last year ice cause the car to slide off road and the steering locked up causing a crash without injury. I have called the main chevrolet branch and the said they would contact our local dealership to have them order the parts. (their is a recall) that has been months no one has called us. We have checked up on the part and the dealers ship tells us that they will call us when part is in. Its been almost a 6 months. I am basically sick of paying for a unsafe car we cannot drive.
Power steering stopped working when stopped to make a left turn across 3 lanes of traffic, when clear.it did not work in the 3 miles to home. It was frightening. I drove to the repair shop(non dealer).they quoted a repair cost and indicated there had been an expired bulletin. I told them to repair the vehicle. Total charges were $708.30.the part replaced,#23232310 was replaced by the gm dealer on mar 03,2015 @78,311 miles on bulletin # 14117 at no charge without any previous issues.requested total refund from dealer - they said call gm - (case #[xxx])who said the period of 10 years/150,000 miles had expired. Am i without recourse in this matter? a good part lasted almost 7 years, replaced by a part that lasted 5+ years. I wonder if this new part will correct the problem or is it a design problem? will you help me? information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Loss of power steering and the electric assist steering, car was extremely hard to steer, i contacted gm and they have no recalls, however doing a search apparently this is a known problem with many other gm cars as well as the malibu, the person i spoke to from gm said that they offered an extended warranty to make the repair, but only up to 150,000 miles, and my car has 207,000 and she states that i am out of warranty.this is a major safety concern and should be covered under a recall!
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. On several occasions, either while driving or in park, the steering wheel would move up and down and sideways. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
Steering wheel jerks and shakes left and right even at a stop without holding wheel.while driving, the wheel moves and seems sticky when turning, jerks left and right causing the vehicle to be difficult to control.this problem was intermittent but is becoming increasingly consistent.vehicle is at service dealership currently, but clearly has become a safety issue.
The power steering is acting up, there is no warning or engine light signals, i have looked up for recall and all i have found in many otherchevy malibu owners 2004 -2009 having the power steering issues.in some cases this has cased some of the drivers to lose complete control of their vehicle power steering an result in a crash.today my wife swerved off the road and just barely hit a guard rail and almost ran into the bridge due to the power steering just going out with out any notice and no warning lights. Gm has no recall for this but it has been happening to many of people for almost a decade now, what are they wait for someone to get seriously hurt.gm service personnel tell you to turn of the car and a will work again for a little while, what happens when it goes out again?also they said it runs about 800.00 to fix then there are reports of it going right back to not working, this is unacceptable i don't have 800.00, i spent 24,000 on this vehicle i should have to turn my vehicle off to just postpone a serious problem.
Steering wheel shakes while car is idling and driving.problem was intermittent.power steering would fail while driving, pulling vehicle to the left.gm had recalled many 2008 malibu vehicles for the same problem. Steering wheel warning light would emit. I checked with my local dealer and they said it was covered.replaced defective part, problem solved.2 weeks later received a bill for the repair, the bill stated it wasn't covered since my vin didn't fall in the brackets of vins for repair.gm doesn't seem to want to do anything about it either. The dealer didn't contact me concerning the non coverage, just sent me a bill. This failure could have caused an accident as it would pull the car into oncoming traffic.this is a known problem and not sure why gm won't cover my vehicle.their attitude seems that since the vin doesn't fall in the category, it's not their problem.
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 expectpeople 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?
At approx. 140k miles, the eps module failed and caused the power steering to fail and the car immediately changed to manual steering while driving on the highway. The warning chime alerted me to the eps module failure. After getting to a safe area and turning the car off and back on, the eps resumed working for a breif period, only to fail again the same way. This occured multiple times over the next few days until even turning the car off and on again did nothing. The eps just will not engage now at all. Gm issued a recall for other 2008 malibu's for this exactfailure but my vin is not listed. I have heard/read about this exact issue from many other 2008 malibu owners.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact statedthat the electronic stability control indicator illuminated no matter what speed the vehicle was traveling. Also, the power steering malfunctioned. The dealer (jim price chevrolet, 2150 seminole trail, charlottesville, va 22901, (434) 260-8542) stated that there were no recalls for the failures. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls and provided a case number. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 51,000.
My 2008 chevy malibu 1lt has several problems, let me explain. First the problem was a slight clicking, popping in the steering column when turning the wheel, then it starting doing it every time i slightly turn the wheel you can feel it through the steering column, nothing bad but its annoying, then suddenly within a couple months of that my power locks suddenly started going up and down by themselves periodically whether it's parked or being driven, locked me out two times, i was late for work because i had to call door unlocking service, also the manual locks on the door used to lock and unlock won't work at all, you have to manually use your hand, then to beat it all my seatbelt wont lock i tried to click it but it wont even go down hardly at all, this is only the seatbelt in the drivers side. This is a real bad safety issue and the law in ky (click it or ticket) so far that's all i can say is going on for now. I do know this for a fact i will never buy a chevrolet.
Power steering suddenly stops working at random times and vehicle is very difficult to control
Steering problem: steering wheel oscillates while car is idling, also has a catch at or near center point while driving. It tries to lock and then release. Will also oscillate while traveling. Happens at different speeds but is mostly driven in the 35 to 55mph range. Also is affected with brake pressure. Dealer could not find anything wrong. It seems to be happening more often but with no pattern.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact was driving 65 mph when the power steering failed without warning, causing limited steering capability. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired for the failure. The failure mileage was 38,400.
The front of the car shakes when driven over 45 mph.when the steering wheel is turned the oil pressure light blinks and an alert sound briefly chimes.the car is not easy to steer.the service power steering alert appears randomly and goes away when the car is restarted.i have had the car realigned multiple times because the right front tire always wears quickly.there is an undiagnosed oil leak causing the car to smoke from the front passenger side.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to make a left turn at a low speed, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact mentioned that a power steering message displayed. As a result, the contact crashed into a curb and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and the contact did not sustain any injuries that required medical attention. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor assembly and motor control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the vin was not included nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was 163,000.
Power steering failure has happened twice in the last two weeks. Get message on dash of electric power steering loss and that moment it's hard to turn the steering wheel. This happened while the vehicle was stationary. I see you have a recall for this but ive never received this repair. The recall number i have is n140115.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the wheels vibrated excessively and forced the contact to grip the steering wheel very hard in order to control the vehicle. The contact stated that while at a traffic light, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel vibrated. The contact was notified of a manufacturer's recall that was similar with the failure she experienced however, her vehicle was not included in the recall. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
I work 50 min away from home and i was onnthe highway and in the middle of traffic my steering wheel got hard and i swerved into another lane almost hitting another car so i took it to a shop and they looked it over and told me it was a recall on this problem a long time ago.so i'm wondering why i didn't get notified of this ? and i also told him none of my windows work and he said they recalled out for electrical problems also and now i'm here thank you
I started the vehicle up. Vehicle was still in park and the wheel started shaking from left to right ok n it's own for about 45 seconds. Power steering then popped up on the dash. The wheel stopped shaking. I backed out and began driving. I began on highway and the wheel starts shaking again. The wheel was shaking from left to right making it hard to steer the vehicle. I had to pull over to the side of the highway.
The first incident began while sitting at a traffic light. The steering wheel started to abruptly move to the left and right, oscillating back and forth quickly, with no contact from my hands. The wheel oscillated for about 10 seconds made a chime noise then stopped. I drove on towards the interstate and all appeared fine. I was traveling about 60 mph on the interstate when the steering wheel started to jerk to the right when i was trying to drive straight. When steered to the right to change to the far right hand lane, the wheel jerked to the left. The pavement was smooth and clean so i knew it was the car and not the driving surface. This continued for several miles. Holding the when in an effort to drive straight the wheel would jerk to the left and then the right. A couple of times it was so forceful i thought i would lose control of the vehicle. This problem reoccurred randomly for months until i paid the dealer to repair it. Googled malibu steering issue and read that gm has recalled malibu?s, and other gm models, doing the same thing. Took the car to the dealership and was told that even though my car had the same it was not included in the recall. I paid to have the steering motor and shaft replaced. It has been just over a year and the car is acting up again.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel became abnormally loose and extremely sensitive. The failure recurred for years. Over time, the contact noticed that a jerk or catch developed in the steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified by the dealer and offered a 50 percent discount for repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 478 and the current mileage was 22,000. Updated 7/23/12 the consumer stated he began to experience problems with the replacement steering column. The consumer stated the vehicle pulled to the left and the steering wheel continued to shake. Updated 07/30/12
Sudden loss of electric power steering (eps) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
Steering wheel starts vibrating on it's own uncontrollably while stopped and moves on its on while driving. There are many many many cases of this on the 2008 malibu and chevy refuses to recall. Paid over 1000 dollars to replace power steering motor. Pls let me know what my options are to get chevy to recall. Car veers into other lanes of traffic on it's own.car steers itself.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 50 mph, the contact stated the steering wheel locked, almost causing a crash. The warning light would illuminate intermittently. The dealer diagnosed that the electric power steering was defective and needed to be repaired. The manufacturer made an attempt to assist the contact with the repairs. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 119,000. The vin was unavailable.
When i drive the car sometimes i get a message on my dash that says service traction control and service power steering. When the service power steering message comes on the speedometer says error and i cannot see how fast i'm going and the car stays in first gear.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was parked, the steering wheel moved left and right on its own. At low speeds, the steering wheel moved in the opposite direction. The vehicle remained parked at the contact's residence. The contact stated that the vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer in 2012 for the power steering failure. The dealer performed an alignment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.
I own a 2008 chevy malibu with electronic power steering. While driving or at a stop, the steering wheel will either shake or suddenly pull to the left or right. I had it in the dealership for repairs and they replaced a steering column that needed to be replaced but that did not fix the steering. The dealership believes that it is the electronic power steering itself even though nothing is saying that it is defective. With the problems with electronic power steering in chevy cobalts for 2004 to 2009, i'm concern that the issues with electronic power steering may not be just in one model car but the component itself.
While driving on the highway lost all power steering after fighting to get car off the road finally was able to stop vehicle turned off ignition had to park vehicle will not drive it until this problem is fixed contacted gm and was told this vin was not covered under power steering recalls even though my vehicle is doing the same thing as the ones that are covered.
On dec. 11, 2014, the chevrolet malibu was driven to the store. Upon returning to the car, the vehicle would start but the steering wheel was unmovable. Car was towed to the local chevrolet dealership. The power steering control module (gm part # 22837369) was replaced at an owner cost of $665.01 for parts and labor. Upon further investigation by the owner, there are recalls on this exact part and model of car(product safety #14118 and 14119, safety complaint odi#10712564).after discussing with the dealer, the chevy regional representative, and the head office in detroit, the manufacturer says our vehicle's vin is not covered by the recall. Period. End of discussion.seeing that our ps module failure is in the same year, make and model as the recalled cars; and that our module failed in close proximity to the recall date (aug. 28, 2014), we feel that the manufacturer should take responsibility for the cost of our repair. The relativity of the recall vehicles and our vin, plus the fact that our ps module did fail, shows that our car was built with a faulty ps module and that it should have been included in the recall.since gm has stated to us that they will not step up, we are asking the nhtsa to take the necessary regulatory steps to insure that our car, and who knows how many other malibus of similar vintage, will get this power steering module repaired at general motors' cost.
I was driving home from work at about 6 pm when my power steering went out and caused my steering wheel to turn by itself. When the steering wheel turned by itself i lost control of the vehicle and almost crashed into a stop sign and a curb in the incoming traffic lane. When i purchased the car i was so excited, it was my first car and i thought it was decent,i was wrong. Since the power steering has gone out i have not drove my car i am scared to, this is a safety issue i was just lucky to have not been on the highway at the time of the incident. The power steering is all electrical, so everything has to be replaced.
Steering rack has been replaced 3 times(2011, 2012, 2016) in 32,000 mi. Noise & clunk when turning while driving on city streets.roughly 8,000 per failure.dealer replaced before total failure and/or accident. Worried about future failures in short times which could result in an accident.
Power steering on vehicle temporarily fails while driving. Also steering wheel often shakes from side to side while sitting idle.
Back in april i started having problems with my driver side lock. It would get stuck. Sometimes the door wouldn't even open. I would press the button to unlock the door, and that wouldn't work. I would have to use my key, ans sometimes that didn't work either.i am still having problems with the lock, and pretty much everyday i have to use my key to open the driver side door. I was told to use wd-40 and that sill didn't help.the most recent event with my car is this loud vibrating noise that has been occuring off and on for the past two months. I'v had several people check it out and they say they can't find anything wrong. My car makes the noise while sitting in park, sometimes while i'm driving, or sitting still at a light. About a 1-1 1/2 months ago my wheel wou;d move back and forth. I went to have it checked out and was told that there wasn't anything wrong. My wheel moves more and more. It moves sometimes when i first start my car,while sitting a light, and at various speeds while i am driving. When i turn my steering wheel back in a neutralposition sometimes it would turn the other way. Today my wheel was moving while i was drivng and my car started moving in the same direction. It was hard to control and it was very scary because i was on the highway. I'm so fed up with this car, and i totally regret buying it. I am probably never going to buy a chevrolet again, even if chevrolet's are all that i have ever owned.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)steering keeps messing up. When i am driving at low or higher speeds (35-60) the steering wheel shakes from let to right. It does this at least once a day. No light on dash showing there is a problem. I have 47,000 miles on my car. I am afraid i will be in the middle of a turn and my steering will go out. I am really scared for my children's safety. This is our family and my work car. Please look into i have done some research and show over 100 complaints on the steering also the 2006 gm cobalt has same steering and the same problems. Please please help for my and my children's safety. [xxx]
I just purchased my vehicle last year. My steering wheel keeps locking up and a message comes up saying power steering is out. Sometimes it just cuts off while i'm driving. Keep hearing about a recall with the electrical power steering in the 2008 chevy malibu. What should i do?
I was entering a gas station, i heard bells, steering was affected, was very difficult to steer, caught me by complete surprise.i am 75 years old, i drive a car with less than 25m miles, always maintained by the dealership. Never have had a speeding ticket, one accident (my fault) in almost 60 years of driving, and i almost wiped out, as a gas pump was in my way.called my dealership, and they said get it to them right away and refrain from driving my car.i did, and then the story begins.turns out it way my power steering motor, and something to do with the steering column., both needing replacement.as there are recalls on this specific problem for my malibu, seems that my auto does not qualify.it suspends logic, that the very problem gm required me to repair, does not apply to this instance.they did pay almost half of my bill. But would not budge on the remainder.so can one assume only 1/2 was their responsibility, one has to wonder what half that was.i had the help of my dealership, they tried their best, but when paying for the repair, which i thought would be covered, there was a whopping charge, and my car became a hostage, awaiting payment.little choice at this point.i opened a complaint with gm,. And after 10 calls later, was told to shove it, as my car did not qualify because of my vin #. Help
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.
As i was pulling out of a parking spot all of a sudden i lost power steering and the power steering warning light came on.i turned off the car and turned it back on and the power steering worked so i straightened it out and took another car.
For about a month now, my steering wheel has had a mind of its own.it vibrates, shakes and does not comply with the driver.the situation is getting worse, and i do not feel safe driving the car.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while sitting at a traffic stop, the steering wheel would independently move.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where they advised that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the steering column. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 116,000. The vin was unavailable.
I bought this vehicle 3 weeks ago and for the past week it won't start. Power to everything but no crank. I took out battery and starter and they're both fine. All relays and fuses are fine. I took out all fuses under hood and car started fine. Made it 5 minutes up the road,my car started shaking badly,the power steering appeared on dash, speedometer stopped working, rpms worked, and car wouldn't shift out of 1st. That is dangerous and my vehicle was recalled for eps but no one will help me and this has been a re occurring issue with chevy malibus in general. I had to turn around and just coast the whole way home then my car locked and wouldn't let me take it out of park when i got home.
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 servicelights 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.
2008 chevy malibu power steering failure.
2008 chevrolet malibu with 80k miles has steering issue with steering wheel shaking left to right uncontrollably. I have to fight to keep car straight in my own lane. Italso jerks left to right while being stopped and while in park. I have almost gotten into a few accidents. This happens without warning at least every day or every other day. I strongly believe there needs to be a recall on all 2008 chevrolet malibu's due to the potential deadly occurrences that may be caused.
I have a 2008 chevy malibu 4 cylinder and my power steering is shaky and hard to turn while i was driving. It happen january 10th 2021
Steering will lock up sometimes it say power steering on warning, sometimes the traction control light comes on i can correct by putting in park shutting off the vehicle and restarting, then it goes back to normal operation - i am worried i might get rear ended if i can't get over in time this has happened several times but most recently three times last week and so far twice this week happens when going into a turn
Clunking noise when accelerating or decelerating; also when turning. Steering column wiggles at the wheel and shakes when moving towards higher speeds.car pulls to the right when driving.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when turning, the turn indicator switch automatically activated but failed to automatically disengage when the steering wheel returned to the normal position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 21000.
The steering wheel starts to shake and pulls to the right side. Cannot control the car.called gm and explained that there was not a recall. Gm was terrible and would not let me speak to a supervisor concerning this issue. I cannot drive the car.
Clunk, knock and rattling sound from intermediate shaft and steering rack and pinion. The clunking and knocking sound happens at slow speeds (parking lots, driveway and city driving) and at 70-75 m.p.h. (highway speeds) it starts to rattle in the steering rack then makes the entire car start to vibrate.
While driving or not driving the steering wheel shakes vigorously and the power steering warning light comes on. Then the brake lights come on when i'm not touching them.when i do apply the brakes the lights go out. Then have to apply a generous amount of pressure to get them to come on. I constantly keep getting the light service esc then it says it is off. I turn off car and it resets but after 2 or 3 minutes it comes back on. I also keep getting a seatbelt light as to buckle up and i'm already wearing seatbelt. The steering gets hung while driving pulling to either side of the road.
On numerous occasions in the last 2 weeks. When starting the car, the words 'power steering' comes on the message board along with a yell illuminated triangle light and an 'esc' light and the cars steering will not control. Car will shift but steering cannot be controlled. Will also happen while driving. Steering will lock until car is turned off and restarted!
Steering wheel moves left and right 20 degrees at stop or while moving.problem comes and goes.
2008 malibu with 41k miles has steering issue with steering wheel shaking left to right at hwy speeds. Have to fight to keep car straight in own lane. No noticeable incident leading up to issue, just felt like there was no steering assist. Happens on a daily basis. Nothing done as of yet, but will be calling dealer tomorrow. After searching the internet, this seems to be an issue with the electronic steering assist. Remedy appears to be to replace the steering column module. At a cost of $800+, this is no cheap replacement.
Car has 145,xxx on odometer with a shaking steering wheel, power steering consistently goes out shortly after steering wheelbegins to shake causing higher risk for crash which is unsafe for me and my family.every-time i drive the vehicle power steering goes out wherever i am (city street, highway). I have to pull over on the side of the road/highway to restart my car to try to "buy" some time for power steering and then it will go out again. The first time my power steering went out was while i was in an intersection making a left turn and nearly resulted in an accident.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the power steering assist failed, preventing her from completing a right turn. The contact mentioned that the power steering warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the torque steering sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 43,000.updated 3/20/13 the dealer replaced the steering wheel torque input sensor. Updated 04/17/13
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact noticed that every time he drove the vehicle, he experienced a loss of power steering. Before the failure, he noticed that the power steering warning light was illuminated. He had to pull over, turn the vehicle off and restart it in order to reset the power steering and it would function properly for a period of time. The contact called the dealer who advised him that he would be responsible for all of the repair costs. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired when the complaint was filed. The current mileage was approximately 49,000. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.updated 11/11/10 updated 11/18/10
Steering becomes erratic and 2 hands are needed to control the steering wheel. Steering wheel will shake on it's own at a complete stop. Upon moving forward, car becomes difficult to keep in a straight line. Car has been brought back to dealership several times to repair, only to have problem come back every few months.
First steering wheel pulsed when the vehicle was parked and thenand then when i drove it felt almost like a magnetic pull back and fourth on the interstate, as im swerving between lanes because its so strong! turn off car sometime resets problem temporarily. Eventually it all happens again and again. Needs to be recall on power steering. Before someone gets hurt. Thanks gm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The electric power steering has went out on my car all of a sudden. It also would come back on and while i am driving it will suddenly go out as well. It has been continuously happening.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that thesteering column abnormally shakes as if was loose. She took the vehicle to the dealer on three occasions, but because they could not locate diagnostic error codes, or duplicate the failure they could not provide a remedy. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 5,000. The current mileage was 27,000. Updated 10/21/09. *ljthe consumer stated for the past 6 months, when the brakes were applied, it felt as though she was loosing steering ability. The steering wheel would shake violently from time to time. Updated 10/23/09
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.
My 2008 chevy malibu ls; has alot of knocking in the steering column that make crunching noises when you turn and hit bumps in the street. The car squeaks on streets with no bumps and getting worse everyday. This happens at all speeds; you can hear the car coming down the street. I had to order the parts then pay to have them put on.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving at the speeds of 25 mph, the power steering was very hard to control when making a turn. Other times whenever the vehicle is being parked it will shake and jerk. The dealer was contacted and they stated that he will need a new electronic motor and a control module for the power steering. There have been no diagnosis and no repairs. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 51,800.
Like some of the other malibu owners, my 2008 started shimmying while idling, and also sticking while driving.i took the car to a local shop and they had to replace the steering shaft, steering column assembly, and the ps module.they called gm to see if there was a recall issued, and there is none.my car has 37,000 miles on it; i should not have to be dealing with a steering issue at this point, especially to the tune of $1600.00!by all rights, gm should do the right thing and issue a recall on the steering system.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,328.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the dealer stated that the parts were not available for repair. Additionally, the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the contact stated that the recall had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,240.
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.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel pulled to the left and then to the right. The contact had to slow down and grip the wheel tight in order to gain control of the vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently but had become progressively worse over time. She also noticed that the door locks had malfunctioned. The wheel bearing was replaced but the doors locks were not repaired when the complaint was filed. The vehicle had not been inspected for the steering failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The current mileage was approximately 72,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and while stopped, the steering wheel would begin to turn back and forth. The vehicle was in the process of being taken to have the failure diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,000.
Steering wheel shakes intermittently throughout each day for approximately the past 50 days as of may 20, 2011. Sometimes occurs when car is initially turned on (shakes quickly to the left and right as if a little child was playing with the steering wheel). Shaking will also take place spontaneously while driving at various speeds. On may 10, 2011 passenger side power locks began to malfunction-would not lock or open when using power button inside car or using remote. Locking and unlocking had to be done manually by pulling up or pushing down lock.
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.
There is a recall no 14116 and 14116b involving the torque sensor on 2008 chevrolet malibu but not on my particular vin.it causes a loss of power steering which i am having.i do not understand why my particular model is not covered in this safety issue and what can i do about it. I have had no accidents yet but have to pull off the road and restart my car.
Steering was a fight to keep the car in lane steering wheel shaking like it was trying to steer it's self thought is was going to run off the road this needs to be recalled researched online found hundreds of the same complaint what will it take to force a recall someone dyeing i cant let anyone drive this car.
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.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized while all the warning lights illuminated.the contact also stated that the front seat passenger air bag warning light was remained illuminated. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
While test driving the vehicle on april 28, 2012, i was sitting still on an incline and the wheel began to turn back and forth on its on.the car lot assured me it was motor mounts, an easy fix, and i bought the car.within a month or two, the steering became increasingly worse.today, november 5, 2013, i was driving the vehicle and without warning, the power steering went out on the freeway and i am a petite woman(weighing in at around 110 lbs.) so it was very hard for me to regain control of the vehicle.the ending cost for my vehicle is around 15,000 and it has only been a year and a half since the time i purchased it.i can't afford to replace the entire steering column.
While driving down the highway at a speed of about 45 miles per hour, the steering wheel on my 2008 malibu began to shake or vibrate while building speed. A power steering warning light came on. After pulling over, i turned the engine off and then turned it back on which seemed to reset the warning light. I knew about pulling over to reset the car due to an ?airbag warning? light that has randomly come on ever since i purchased my car. Upon resuming driving, the power steering warning light came on again. It took pulling over and resetting it four times to get twenty miles down the road. It came on at various speeds. Upon heading home, the steering wheel in my car moved while sitting still with the motor running. It looked like someone was turning the wheel back and forth and up and down, but i was not touching the wheel. The power steering warning light came on while sitting still, so i shut the car off to reset it. It took three tries of starting and starting the engine to reset the warning light. I drove home on a curvy county road. The same power steering warning light came on five time in less than twenty miles at various speeds - no certain speed seemed to prompt it.sometimes i was going 20 mph and sometimes i was going 55 or 65 mph when the system failed. I had to stop in the roadway to reset the car. Each time, the steering became nearly impossible to turn and maneuvering the corners was not safely possible and since there was no shoulder, i had to stop in the roadway to try to reset the steering. The steering wheel shakes at various speeds and the power steering warning light continues to come on at various speeds or while sitting in park with the engine running.
I own 2008 chevrolet malibu with a little over 50k miles on the odometer. Recently while i was driving the vehicle on the highway i noticed that the steering wheel started to jerk left and right pulling the vehicle in both directions. I drove to the dealer to have them look at it. As i was waiting at a stop light i then noticed the steering wheel make slight turns to the left and right by itself. I arrived at the dealership and explained what happened at which point they took the vehicle for a test drive but could not duplicate the problem. While talking to the mechanic and explaining he said it sounds like the vehicle was trying to center itself to zero calibration and suggested that i get it calibrated which i did. I then drove home and noticed that it was doing the same thing again. Returned to the dealer and they then stated that i need to have the column control module replaced at the price of $700. This is a serious problem that needs to be looked in to before something really tragic occurs. The frequency the steering wheel jerk while driving was very concerning to the point that i thought i might be involved in a crash. Thank god that did not happen.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering failed. The contact tried to maneuver the steering wheel but had a difficult time doing so. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but the technicians were unable to determine the failure. The vehicle was repaired however, but the failure recurred. The second time the failure happened, the brakes failed as well. The vehicle was repaired again and the fail still recurred. The contact was unaware of the specific repairs made to the vehicle.the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they would assist in her purchasing a replacement vehicle. The failure mileage was 17,000. The vin was unavailable.
My daughter was taking her 2 and a half year old daughter to visit a friend when the power steering was lost. She managed to control the car and get it back home because she was only 2 blocks away. The car has not been used since.
While driving on a city street the electric power steering failed. The vehicle could not be steered at low speeds preventing me from turning into my driveway. The dash lit up like a christmas tree and the power steering failure notice appeared.it is obvious that the prior recall was not large enough and did not cover the population of defective vehicles. Time for nhtsa and gm to expand the recall and eliminate this danger.
My 2008 chevrolet malibu has the same electric power steering motor problems that gm issued recalls for the cobalt and g5 today. The car sporadically has tremors that happen mainly at low speed but has happened at highway speeds. Will the recall be expanded to include malibus?
2008 malibu the power steering goes out with out warning sometimes on the highway it is very scarythis is a big concern to me because this is my wife and kids only transportation.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would jerk abnormally.the contact mentioned that the vehicle would become hard to steer once the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the steering wheel had to be re learned. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 75,000.
2008 chevrolet malibu power steering faulty .vehicle is hard to control at any speed. Happens quite frequently. Brought it to the dealer ,it will be very expensive to repair.
The vehicle just recently purchased has had a problem with the steering. The drive shaft was replaced within 2 weeks of the purchase then another problem occurred and another part was replaced. But now one month later the steering wheel starts to jerk and wiggle while i am driving or even when i turn the car off. Then 2 days ago the powersteering alert keeps coming on. Allow since i bought the car the traction light will come on and sometimes i am just seating at a red light.
The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure. It doesn't turn half the time and makes a loud popping noise and the blinker never turn off.
Getting off highway onto exit ramp turning left and power steering assist shut off , dash warning lights lit and bells chimmed. Steering was nearly impossible and almost hit gaurd rails. Stopped car , eventually restarted car and car back to normal . Now everytime car is steered in the left direction warning light and bells start .
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel began to vibrate in a violent jerking motion. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road for a few seconds and then resumed with the steering malfunction. The failure recurred at least three times a week. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician did not repair the vehicle under the extended service warranty. The defect persisted with the engine and power steering warning indicators illumination. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 93,435.updated 10/26/12
Driving at highway speed of 65 mph the steering wheel suddenly jerked right and left without any warning.it jerked hard enough that it caused the car to unexpectedly cross into another lane.this has become an intermittent problem and may happen when idling or driving. Gm notified on date of incident, 8/29/11, and awaiting response.
2008 chevrolet malibu steering free wheels at times jerks side to side at times at any speed. Brakes fade at times rumble .this week i contacted general motors waiting to hear what i should do. Did search on internet and i seen hundreds of people that have same problem .and they say dealer cannot repair .has anyone investigated malibu steering problems it scares me when it stops working .all at once the steering jerks side to side .hard to turn at low speed .car has 27000 miles and has had intermittent problems with steering and brakes since i bought it afraid to take it to dealer they say nothing is wrong with it but i say there wrong .
Electronic power steering failure. All of a sudden the message center beeped and gave message power steering and the steering wheel started jerking out of control and could hardly steer. Several times after restarting steering would work for awhile. There are recalls on other 2008 but i was told mine had a special warranty that ran out. I just recently bought the car and it isn't right that i would have to pay $1500 to fix this defect. It is a safety issue when all of a sudden your steering wheel jerks out of your hand and moves on its own.
When the car was started the information panal was not reading,it consisted of mostly dashes. The car was running much louder than normal and the check engine light came on. It started saying service traction and engine power loss. I placed the car in drive, the interior lights started flashing and locks went up and down rapidly. I shut the car off and re started it, attempted to see if it would drive but it had no power, could only reverse and there seemed to be no power steering. The next day i started the car again, this time no immediate issueuntil i pulled out on to the street. The steering wheel was tight, and the car failed to accelerate. Loss of engine power was on the dash, engine and traction lights remained on. Restarted the car and i was able to park again. The car remains at the dealer after being towed a week ago, and they are unsure of the cause. This is extremely dangerous,especially if it were to happen on the highway i would not have had any control of the car and most definitely would have caused an accident.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 3 mph and making a left turn the power steering suddenly malfunctioned making the steering wheel difficult to turn. The contact turned the vehicle off and then restarted it and the steering defect was corrected. Throughout the day she restarted the vehicle and the power steering failed to function normally. The contact indicated the failure was diagnosed and repaired by the dealer. The contact was informed that the steering column was replaced which corrected the defect. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 167,866.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving at a slow rate of speed, the power steering ceased to operate. The power steering warning indicator illuminated after the failure. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and resume normal operation. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), but the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 103,000.
One week ago i noticed my steering wheel would shake back and forth when idling.i thought the fluid may be low and looked to fill it only to find out the car has electric steering.i drove it to work without issue but now the shaking hasbegun to appear when driving at all speeds.it is an uncanny shimmy that can be controlled but requires constant attention and a firm grip.it happens frequently enough(every 10 min or so) that it has become worrisome.a call to the dealer evoked the response of , "yes, that happens sometimes with this model and it can be fixed in a day or two and cost is around $1000".my car has 75,000 miles on it and is not under warranty. This is not the type of issue that should be a consumer problem.
2008 chevy malibu steering seems to be entirely too lose.car loses control for quick instances.chevy cant seem to find the problem.
I was driving the car was perfectly fine i only had it for 4 months it's only had two owners me and one other person and all of a sudden the power steering just went it immediately stopped working the gauges are bobbin up and down it's telling me to service esc sometimes even the car won't start right away the lights on the gear stick won't turn on right away the engine light turned on the traction control turns off it's telling me power steering service tire monitor even though there's nothing wrong with it i don't know what's going on this car brands like brand new at first and then within a month of driving it it immediately just started crashing and that's when i read that there's been a lot of recalls on this model everything's electrical there's no power steering fluid nothing like that sometimes when the gears are changing they stick and it makes buffering sounds now it's starting to sputter and i have no idea what's going on this is dangerous having to stop and restart the car sometimes just to get the computer to recognize that the system is fine every time i call gm and i tell them that this car was never serviced when the recalls first happened they automatically reject me i don't know what to do as i said this car is basically brand-new it's only had two owners me and one other person it never was brought in when the first recall was acknowledged so this is still has all the original parts in it is there no one around that can help me?
Torque sensor for power steering failure. Loss of power steering while driving. Shaking of wheel when steering.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving about 5 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection and it was repaired. The contact was advised that the steering column needed to be replaced and the torque and steering sensor had to be recalibrated. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76000. ..updated 12-26-13the consumer stated while turning out of a driveway, onto a busy street a message appeared on the dashboard that read power steering. It took two men to push the vehicle out of the middle of the road.
I was going to make a left turn and i tried to turn the steering wheel and it would not turn using one hand, so i used 2 hands and turned as hard as i could.there was no power steering and was way harder to turn than any other vehicle i have driven without power steering.this includes large tractors, pickups, trucks and cars that had no power steering and were far easier to turn than my 2008 chevy malibu ltz.after completing the turn, the power steering returned.it is happening almost every time i drive my car now and sometimes happens with turning right and more frequently turning left.i took it in to have it looked at and was told i need a new power steering pump at $440 installed and quite possibly rack & pinion at $660 installed.the shop added an additive to the power steering fluid and it is making it better, although it is only a bandaid and does not fix the actual problem. Gm currently has a recall for this type of problem on certain vin numbers only.the recall has been issued using 3 bulletins.my car is not covered by these bulletins, although, the bulletins make it appear as though it is covered.i have read several other similar complaints on-line.this is an incredibly dangerous defect, as i have already had some "near misses" due to this defect.
In 2014 there was a recall on chevy malibu, we werent experiencing any problems but took it to the dealership instead. We are now experiencing problems with the steering. While car is still, and also in motion the steering wheel will shake very bad. When driving the steering wheel will lock up, and jerk causing you to have to grip the wheel extra hard to keep it straight. The wheel will also shake vigourously while still and in motion causing driving to be dangerous. Took the car to the dealership, they said there was nothing they could do about it.
There have been multiple times now where my power steering light will turn on my dashboard, then it turns to manual steering which is very difficult to turn and almost caused me to crash my vehicle when trying to merge off to the shoulder. Seems to be more common when going 30 mph or under but has happened when going 75 mph on highway. Last time was today when i went to getnew set of tires and it locked up on the technician. It will happen at random times and if i restart my car problem seems to go away for awhile.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact mentioned that the failure occurs intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.
When i get into my car and start it the warning signal for power steering comes on the screen and there is no power steering. I shut off the car wait a few minutes and restart then its fine. The dealer says its a torque sensor on the steering column and that this car has electric motor driven power steering. The dealer also said even though there is a recall for this in other models mine is not included. I have read 5 out of 15 complaints about this steering problem on your web page. How do we pressure gm to take responsibility.the repair shop replaced the power steering module and torque sensor.
I was turning right at about 20 mph, the normal speed i turn at. My malibu slid and i couldn't turn the steering wheel. The car beeped at me and it said esc on the dash computer. I called about the recall for eps, and my car does not have one. Kind of weird to see when others are recalled for this issue. I did have the power steering torque replaced in 2015. The car is still drivable, but to me i feel unsafe because the steering wheel now has a mind of its own when turning, and i cannot afford a replacement right now, as well as an accident.
2008 malibu - drivers door latch does not work. Often driver gets stuck in vehicle. In addition, there is a loud knock in the steering and it has had a ring gear replaced already, same problem 12,000 miles later.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph and making a right turn the steering wheel locked causing the vehicle to crash into a fence. The tire was damaged when the crash occurred. The vehicle was towed to a dealer.the dealer had not informed the contact what caused the steering wheel to lock. The steering wheel malfunction could have caused a major crash. The failure mileage was 16,000.
The front end makes clunking noises while turning. Dealership "fixed" it. Started doing the same thing a few weeks later. The steering wheel also shakes while driving. At times making it difficult to control. Very unsafe!!
There was a clunking noise in the steering mechanism, especially at low speed.the dealer stated that it was the intermediate steering shaft.it was replaced at a cost of $371.
Recall: 14118 and 13036 due to these recalls i drive around holding on to the steering wheel so not to loose controll into another car or run off the road. My electrical system is faulty all the time. I am preventing this car from crashing while driving with family and friends. I have called the local gm dealer ship who in turn will not call me back regarding the recall parts. I have been driving like this for 2 years and have already put an extra over $900 in this car. I am telling you this so to have it documenting for feal of getting killed while driving. I have no other choice to drive this car.please help. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I purchased a 2008 chevy malibu one year ago and has had steering and electrical problems after 2 months of ownership. The biggest problem is the power steering and lack of control. When the car is in park or driving, the steering wheel shakes and makes loud noises. When i'm driving, the wheel will jerk left and right and feel "stuck" in certain positions. I am terrified to drive the car because the wheel will turn and stick at any given moment... It has turned and stuck going into oncoming traffic on the street and highway. There is also issues with the car door locks going up and down, and i have replaced the headlight bulb twice within a year. I noticed the turning light/blinker going fast and slow and a couple of times the car speakers have gone in and out. My dealership has sent me around in circles with no care if this gets resolved. I contacted gm and i have a case number but no one has given me a resolution or even suggested help by gm or my dealership.
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.
Was going around a corner after a red light steering locked up and got a message power steering problem with another message cant remember what it said. It looks like im not the only one. I do believe this is a safety issue and chevrolet should fix it.. ..updated 01-10-14 the consumer stated she found her extended warranty on the power steering. Updated 01/13/14
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel was loose and was able to move freely without demand. The failure recurred intermittently. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle would need to have a diagnostic performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000 and the current mileage was 51,000.
I bought this malibu 2 years ago i have had steering problems ever since the wheel shakes back and forth when i'm at a stop sign. It has gotten worse in the last couple months i have almost wrecked my car multiple times i can not let anyone drive this car.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated when driving a various speeds and attempting a turn, the vehicle would make an unusual clunk noise. The dealer advised the steering shaft would need to be replaced to correct the failure. The manufacturer stated the vehicle was outside of warranty and would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were 51,000.
Started the car to come out of a parking spot, heard humming/rattling noise.steering wheel started to vibrate then would do rapid half-turns by itself, jerking left and right.shut the car off and restarted.seemed ok for first few minutes then started again.got on the road, driving about 35-40 mpg on highway and it became uncontrollable.could not keep it straight within the lane.almost hit a car in the lane on my right! pulled up to an auto shop near by.they test drove and experienced the issue but explained that with these cars, the technology in them is too advanced and would have to be taken to a chevy dealer.mechanic explained that the matter is quite hazardous and it would be a huge risk driving it now.single mom driving 45 minutes from home with 2 minor children.had to get a tow truck to get back home, 45 minutes away.$$$!!had this vehicle for 11 months only.prior to this issue, had door locks issues as i've ready on other threads and also currently experiencing issues with faulty tire pressure sensor as well. Nothing but problems with this car since i've had it.this is my first and very last chevrolet!!
When driving and going into a turn, the driver assist warning light appears and there is a loss of power steering.upon a diagnostic, the torque sensor requires replacement.although several bulletins indicate a recall for this item, based on vin for this vehicle, the sensor is apparently not covered under the recall.however, because of the sudden loss of steering ability, crashes are imminent and therefore it is a strong safety issue.vehicle mileage is 113,000.this loss of power steering occurs while in motion on city streets and highways whether merging into another lane or turning.
Power steering loses power steering control intermittently.took it to chevy dealer and they told me the steering module is defective.car is only 6 years old with only 38k miles on it.loss of power steering control can happen when car is either stationary or in motion.
"takata recall power steering issue can't move very dangerous
The steering goes out while driving, making it hard to steer. The problem started intermittently now it just happens all the time. I did not see my vin number on the list. From the looks of it, it looks like a lot more people are having this issue. Also when i'm stopped the steering wheel moves on it's own.
There was a recall on steering electric power assist in which my vehicle was serviced at gm dealership for it. Eventhough, i am having a problem with the power steering. The power steering light came on. I took it to a gm dealer and they said it was my torque sensor. This should have been addressed in the recall, so now i have to come out my pocket to pay for repairs because the gm dealer said there were no openrecalls on my 2008 malibu. I believe that there is still a problem with the parts because it should not be failing this soon. Thank you.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.while driving the vehicle at various speeds, the contact heard strange noises when the brake pedal was depressed.he stated that there appeared to be an issue with the electric power steering/steering assembly.the steering wheel was smooth in the beginning and then suddenly jerked to the left and right.the wheel became very loose as if he had no control of the steering.the dealer repaired the failure approximately five times, but could never determine the exact cause of the failures.the failure mileage was 1,500 and current mileage was 13,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while at a standstill, the steering wheel became difficult to move. The vehicle was restated and regained power steering functionality. The contact stated that the power steering assist message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a&t chevrolet (801 bethlehem pike, sellersville, pa 18960, (610) 890-7312) where it was diagnosed with needing steering column and steering gear to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel shook uncontrollably while driving various speeds. Also, the power steering indicator illuminated when the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to diamond auto group chevrolet (768 washington st rt. 20, auburn, ma 01501, (508) 635-4207), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 140,000.
There was a recall on power steering. I took to chevy dealer. They said they fixed it.alittle better later it started doing it again so i called chevy dealer and they said recall time was up there was nothing they can do. Now my power steering is completely out.i believe they should fix it and make it right.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when driving at low speeds, the power steering would fail and when idle the steering wheel would shake. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the eps motor controller needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle shifted lanes without warning. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed as having an electronic steering malfunction. The vehicle was repaired, but the issue recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 101,000.
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
My wife pulled out of our driveway and the power steering malfunctioned nearly causing her to have a head on crash. She is unable to drive the vehicle so i have been driving it. The power steering does not work at low speeds and is very tight at high speeds.i have talked to chevrolet regarding the recall and they stated that my vehicle was not included in the recall for 2008 chevy malibu's because it has not been discovered yet. I have read the symptoms regarding the power steering recall for 2008 malibu's and they are exactly what identifies my power steering issue!chevrolet gave me a reference # for my case: ref. # [xxx]. I do have a diagnostic scheduled with jeff wyler chevrolet, 2237 w. First st.,springfield ohio 45504 on march 30th.i am not understanding why my vehicle year and model was recalled but that chevrolet will not pay for it?if they claim it has not been discovered yet then i thought i would bring it to your attention so it will be discovered!!!information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated hat while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist failed and the vehicle veered into another lane. The contact also stated that the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the parts to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 159,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering). The contact stated that the part was unavailable to do the repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.while driving approximately 55 mph with the cruise control activated, the steering column spontaneously locked up.the contact lost control of the vehicle.the vehicle was completely destroyed.the air bags failed to deploy until minutes after the crash.the contact has pictures and a police report was filed.the dealer and manufacturer did not assist.the failure and current mileages were 88. Updated 10/14/08updated 10/16/08.
I was driving my car and my power steering light came on while on the highway and the wheel became hard to turn
Steering wheel stop from very smooth turning to such a hard to turn the wheels, almost impossible for me.
Came home from work, parked my car. Everything was normal. Next day i went to start it and leave for work. When i turned on the car, the power steering alert appeared in the information center. Very hard to steer. Thought it just needed some power steering fluid but learned this car does not take any. Started doing some research and found out that many people have issues with this car and power steering.
Steering wheel shakes while driving on highway and streets. Power steering stopped working while trying to make a turn. First time steering started shaking is when i was on the highway, when it just started shaking and made my car go right onto the next lane.
Knocking in steering when turning wheel. I have been told it is the intermediate shaft, which should not knock considering the vehicle only has 27,450 for milage. How can i verify if this was a recall that was already completed. Please forward web site.
I was driving a couple days after buying thos vehicle & noticed that my power steering message came on on my dash. A few days later the steering wheel was harder to control & when i was parked my steering wheel would move on it's own. I looked online to try to figure out why it could be doing that because i had never had a car with electronic power steering & i saw that i was 1 of many people who has the same problem with the same make & model car, some of which have a recall for that very reason. I feel like it is very dangerous now driving because the steering wheel feels like it is moving on it's own while driving.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the steering wheel ceased with the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the electric power steering failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 mph, the steering wheel felt abnormal and an unknown warning light illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who diagnosed that the electronic steering motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the steering wheel locked up and began to shake and shimmy. The contact notified the dealer and was told that any repairs would be at his expense. Current and failure mileages were approximately 50,000.
The contact owns 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The power steering motor on our 2008 chevrolet malibu has gone out with only 45,000 miles on the car. This causes the car to pull right to left violently while the wheel is trying to center itself. This requires the driver to fight the wheel at times to keep it centered on the road. This type of system failure is unsafe and dangerous for any driver. Given gm's history with other vehicle recalls for the same issue, the chevy malibu should be included.
Gm issued a notice dated september 2015 stating that problems with theeps may cause loss of steering power. Notice also states that i am not to take the vehicle to the dealer unless the event actually happen and have not issued a recall notice. I feel that this occurence could put my safety at risk especially in tight traffic.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when driving 65 mph the steering wheel locked abnormally. The failure would occur intermittently and also when accelerating from a complete stop or attempting a left turn. The dealer performed a diagnostic test but was unable to locate or duplicate the failure. The manufacturer advised taking the vehicle back to the dealer for them to run a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 67,000.
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.
I just pulled on and started to drive on a winding dangerous mountain road -not yet accelerating 40mph- when all of a sudden my steering wheel would not let me turn, almost frozen, and i am into a right curve! i was fighting the wheel to gain control for what seemed minutes but was actually seconds as i slowlyput on my brakes while i tried to regain control of the wheel (mind you i am in rush hour traffic on a mt. Curve, a concrete wall to my left, a rock outcropping on my right, no shoulder, guardrail beginswhere the rocks end. When i finally regained control, i still had a hard time steering; steering was unpredictable...intermittent shaking of the steering wheel/sometimes felt like i had lost a bolt on my right rim (for those who did at one time you know what i am talking about)/i had a shimmy on the right like something was not connected/all of a sudden i felt like there was no power steering or control at all (hard to turn the wheel-took some muscle), just not right. My car used to have such control- turn on a dime barely touching the wheel. This steering issue has happened before and mentioned to my mechanic at an oil change but they didn't find anything, even hooked up to the diagnostic machine and everything checked out, wallet lighter. I actually thought i was going out of my mind then read other people were having the same kinds of problems. If this is a known problem, why has it not been recalled? for the mountain that i have to drive every day to and from work, this could prove very dangerous-life threatening... I do not feel safe in my own car i have only had nearly a year now nor have the funds to spend on costly repairs. I am ready to take the bugger back and demand my money back and get a more dependable vehicle. I am done spending money- why this is happening? why no answers or fixes? worse yet, "everything check out okay" when it keeps happening!
On 3/15/21 my daughter was driving her2008 malibu down 787 interstate when tax started going up an down engine raising for no reason also that same month when you turn sharp to go into a turn steering had mind of its own an you can here a lot of rattling up under dash on drivers side.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000. Updated 02/09/15*ljupdated 9/8/2017
I have a 2008 chevy malibu with a power steering problem. I went on vacationso the car was not driven for a couple of weeks. I washed the car and thenstarted to have problems with the steering wheel shaking and felt like the power steering would work off and on. It continues to be a problem off and on. Sometimes the problem is there and sometimes its not.
My vehicle started making a loud popping noise in the front when making a turn. The loud popping noise has now been happening just driving down the road and even worse at lower speeds of 20-35 mph. Along with a squeaky bouncing noise that is constant. I took it to my local dealership and i was told it had something to do with the steering column loosing it's lubrication and nothing can be done put replace the whole thing. The problem is so annoying and i feel like everyone can hear it. I am about to just trade it in on a honda or toyota even though i have only ever owned a chevrolet.
When accelerating aggressively, the steering wheel suddenly veers right and the car veers. Happens on some, but not all such starts.similar thing has happened a couple of times in "panic" stops.
After turning the car on while still in park, the wheel would jerk from left to right by itself. Also occurred while driving at both low and high speeds. The power steering was failing without warning! it was particularly frightening at high speeds and would happen with no warning. This happened multiple times on many different occasions before the chime sounded and the words power steering appeared on my dash information. After bringing the car to the dealership they fixed it citing the problem as "code 0475 - power steering motor shorted internally, replaced power steering motor and set up new module". The total cost was $847.87. After doing further research i found out that many 2008 chevrolet malibus had been recalled for the same exact issue. In two different recall letters released by gm it was stated "2008 model year chevrolet malibu...equipped with electric power steering, may have a condition where there is a loss of power steering assist". The letter further stated "for 2008 model year vehicles, dealers will replace the power steering motor control module". Which is exactly what needed to be replaced on my vehicle as per my dealership receipt. The letter said "if this condition occurs on your 2008 model year chevrolet malibu vehicle within 10 years of the date your vehicle was originally placed in service or 100,000 miles, the condition will be repaired for you at no charge". I contacted gm with my information attempting to be reimbursed. After multiple phone calls and everyone telling me my vin # was not included in the recall and there was nothing they could do i finally gave up. To add insult to injury chevrolet sent me a letter stating "please accept this letter worth up to $100 towards your next maintenance service or repair on your 2008 chevrolet malibu". I will never buy another car from gm and will spread the word about this issue.
Power locks have only worked for front doors for as long as ive had the car, about a year..... Over the past month - service air bag light came on shortly after starting the car one day. A few weeks later, service esc and traction control popped up after starting the car. Now my power steering has gone out and does not reset upon restarting the car.
Loss of power steering--no accident involved--- recall #14v153000..gm case #[xxx].gm says that my vehicle was not made at the certain time at the certain plant therefore it is not covered and that i would have to fix it myself.it is the exact same problem as the recalled vehicles and the fix is exactly the same. There are 100's of posts an social media of people with the same complaint. It cost me $785.87 to have this fixed.gm should have included all the affected vehicles.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2008 chevrolet malibu 260 milespurchased on 7-21-08on 7-22-08 received warning light "service traction" and "service sce"pulled to the side and look in manual description of problem.manual said service as soon possible.car was running very sluggish and abs brakes were chattering when applied.car seemed like it would not shift gears.took to dealer asap.dealer said the problem was from a low charge on the battery.dealer had car for 2 days.did not drive car again until 7-28-08.drove 4-5 miles and "service traction and service sce" warning lights came on.drove to dealer approx 2 miles.when i got to the dealer, the left front abs brake was smoking was very hot, almost seemed like it would burst into flames.hubcap had wilted on wheel.left car a dealer, received call from dealer saying the problem was probably due to steering wheel being adjusted to the lower position, causing the steering assembly to press against the brakes.if this is the case it sound as like a design flaw. Since people always lower the steering column to a lower position. Dealer was ordering parts and would car for 4-5 days. Parts to be ordered was a pad for the steering column (band aid) new hub cap.
2008 chevrolet malibu power steering just went out.*mwthe consumer also experienced problems with the shifter and the brakes.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact noticed that the steering wheel began to shake slightly. The contact approached a stop sign and attempted to brake but the steering wheel began to shake vigorously. The failure was constant. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician stated that the steering motor and module assembly was defective and would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 68,245.
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
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering indicator illuminated while the vehicle was stopped in traffic. The vehicle was checked by an independent mechanic who confirmed a power steering failure and advised the contact to check for recalls. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 144,000.
Pulling out of my parking space my steering wheel got stiff. I put car in park restarted car and it loosened up but as i started to drive itthe power steering light came on and now my steering wheel is starting to shake and my engine light is on.
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. Pleaseextened my warranty, and fix my car so i can move on in life.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when making a turn, the steering wheel seized. The contact would have to use extreme force in order to control the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving highway speeds, the "power steering fault" message displayed and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that there was an electrical failure, which caused multiple failures with the headlights, the dimmer switch, the console lights, the brake lights, and the turn signals. The contact also stated that the front passenger side bulb failed several times and was replaced, but the failure recurred. In addition, the harness was replaced due to corrosion, but the repair failed to remedy the failure. The dealer further inspected the vehicle and found that the headlight assembly wires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, there was a loose pin on one of the body control module connectors. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the bulbs, but the failure recurred. The dealer then replaced the body control module. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel shook excessively and the front passenger and driver side doors were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the power steering motor and both the driver and passenger side door latches were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
My 2008 malibu has a power steering problem.on a daily basis the power steering becomes erratic and fails to react properly under normal driving conditions, usually at highway speeds.while stopped, the steering wheel will turn left and right on its own.when this occurs at highway speed control of the car is dangerous.two hands are needed to keep car in lane and not cross the line into other vehicles.problem began when mileage hit 45,000 miles.occasionally, a chime will occur and indicate power steering in the display but by the time the chime occurs the steering problem is gone.this issue is consistent and intermittent on a daily basis.i have researched this problem for chevy malibu and have found that thousands of malibu owners are experiencing this problem.this is not a problem caused by improper routine maintenance.this steering problem is a failure of a component in the steering assembly that is not subject to routine maintenance.this is a defective part!!!as a percentage of malibus on the road that have this problem i would venture that it is very high and the number is increasing.the electronic assist power steering in the i4 malibu's is a road handling nightmare and gm has no interest in fixing this problem.i would expect a serious problem like this to be made a recall issue before there is a fatality and then gm and obama motors will be sued for reckless endangerment.
2008 malibu chevy has major clinking noise in steering and steering is shifting to the left just bought it preowned and hyundai of 112 in long island is giving me a run around even though the car is under a 90 day warranty . And they don't seem to wanna keep to there end of the bargain. They have ripped me off and are doing illegal actions against consumers like me they. Have taken advantage of me and i don't have the type of money to fix these problems when the dealer should have taken care of this.
Random lose of electric power steering, on highway at freeway speeds.. The steering wheel will lock and cause you to be unable to keep the car in control.. I've contacted general motors after being advised this was and is a known issue and in most cases is covered under recalls and extended coverage. They said this vehicle wasn't covered
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
My electric locks are locking and unlocking randomly and the power steering goes out with message on dash. There is no powersteering until i turn the car off and back on then last for a undetermined amount of time.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving steering wheel wobbles and when at a stop light the vehicle stalled. In addition, the contact stated that the wiring harness was bulb was replaced on four different occasions. The contact also mention the rear signal inside the vehicle would click very fast and that the abs warning light stayed illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed but was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,006.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle became very difficult to steer and the steering wheel seized. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000. The vin was not available.
When driving the power steering goes out making the vehicle extremely hard to steer. When you turn the car off and turn it back on, it would stop for a short period of time, but would repeat the same problem.
My power steering cut out while driving down the road.the alarm went off, a notification popped up on the car's display screen that power steering was out.the power steering would work properly when the car was first started, but would eventually cut out.two weeks later, the power steering would not work at all.when the power steering was working during this time, the steering wheel would jump around, shaking back and forth.
While sitting in a parking lot the steering wheel started to move back and forth by itself. The car was not moving. When i went to take off the car would pull to one side the jerk back and forth. It kept doing this most of the way home. My wife will no nolonger drive the car because it is not safe to drive. Why wont the government make chevy fix this problem. I know from doing research about it that it is happening way too often. I guess somebody has to get hurt before they will do anything.
While driving on the interstate going 65 mph my steering start jerking and locking up couldn't turn left or right pull over to the side and let the car rest for about 15 mins. It starting to drive right after i let it rest the next day the same problem and now the power steering light is on. If i wouldn't held tight to the wheel i might would have crash.
Power steering went out and i could not turn my steering wheel, and it's getting harder by the second.
This vehicle vin code has not shown up for electric power steering recall. 05-07 chevy malibus 3.5l. My 2008 malibu was manufactured july 2007. My understanding is gm vehicles manufactured after the months of march or april are next calander year. So my 2008 chevy malibu is an 05-07 body and understood as best trim level offered before the next body style and model. The 2008 model years body style changed.
In 2014 a recall on the power steering was done bulletin 14117a, i had it fixed in 2017 and now the power steering is going out again code co545! the power steering locks up while driving and while parked randomly! causing it very difficult to steer! obviously if this is happening to my car again i am sure it is happening to others! the chevrolet dealership will not do anything about it!
I am hearing a "knocking" when i turn the vehicle left or right. This vehicle has had many internet reports of steering problems. I will be taking my vehicle in today march 10,2010 to see if this is in fact the problem. I am just being precautious due to the high volume of complaints before mine. The problem occurs everytime i turn.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the steering shaft failed without warning. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was determined that the steering shaft needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
I have a 2008 chevy malibu that has some steering issues. The steering wheel will jerk back and forth while driving or while sitting still, steering wheel makes a popping noise when turning. 2 of the 4 door locks completely quit working electronically. So many more problems, this car is a lemon and gm and the government should be ashamed for making this vehicle car of the year.
The e-brake stripped out to a unable state after 50,000 miles. Now if the brakes fail i have no alternative to stop the car. The steering pops when turning from left to right and from start off after a stop this started at the same time.
My 2008 chevy malibu ltz 4 cylinder lost complete power to the power steering today while driving 10 mph. Luckily i'm young and strong and was able to turn the car into a parking lot and safely exit it. I saw that this model does not have power steering fluid so now i need to contact the dealer and fix this problem as this was very scary. I saw that many many others have had this problem so a recall needs to be made.
Vehicle was in motion driving on a city street while i was making a left turn onto another city street my steering wheel locked up which enabled me to straighten up my wheel. Due to not being able to straighten up my wheel after steering left i was involved in a car accident knocking off my drivers sides headlight and front bumper completely off of my vehicle. After getting the car back home the car would no longer start. The vehicle is now at capitol cheverolet in austin texas and before replacing the recall parts they insisted on a battery replacement i did replace the battery and 3 days later they call and insist on an alternator replacement that will cost me $800 in order for them to start on the replacement/ repairs of the recalls. The battery and alternator all were working in good condition before the power steering issue came about while my vehicle was in motion. I should not be reliable of paying for this. The dealership is also charging me a $65 towing fee!
Door locks stop working two years ago, noise with steering and power train. Every time i turn it makes a crazy noise.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. When turning the vehicle left or right, the steering wheel seized. The dealer diagnosed that the power steering was failing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel moved on its own while sitting still. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel moved back and forth. No warning lights illuminated when the failure occurred. The vehicle had not been to the dealer for inspection. The failure mileage was unknown but the current mileage was 94,319.
Power steering is not working just in the last week. Sometimes it works but the steering wheel shakes even when i'm not moving the car. Other times it doesnt work at all.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving 45 mph. The steering wheel became difficult to turn and the electric power steering assist warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 143,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the contact noticed that the power steering went out, making it difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact did not inform the manufacturer nor was the vehilce repaired. The current mileage was approximately 46,000. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000. The vin was unavailable.
I was driving approx 45 miles per hour on a one lane road. My car dic displayed power steering the wheel began to shake, pulled to the left and became very hard to steer, almost making me hit the car in oncoming traffic, the lady driving the other vehicle swerved onto the shoulder which prevented the accident. I shut the car off. A mechanic friend of mine came to my location and could not find any issues with the vehicle because apparently the electric assist power steering resets once the vehicle is shut off. This incident could have been tragic and by the grace of god it was not. After checking on the internet my understanding is i am not a sole individual experiencing this type of problem with the 2005 and newer chevy malibu. Please prevent these type of occurrencesfrom continuing before someone is killed.
Difficult to turn at low speeds, steering wheel shaking and shimmies left, clunking or rubbing noise. Had steering column lubed, new rack and pinion installed and still doing it.
The steering wheel started rapidly moving side to side while my wife was driving our 2008 malibu. The faster she drove, the worse the problem got. When she came to a stop, the steering wheel continued to move side to side. She turned the car around and went home. The next day i took the car to a firestone complete auto care center. The mechanic said the problem was in the electronic steering assembly andthe whole steering wheel assembly would probably have to be replaced. He estimated the cost to be around $1500. This is a huge safety issue. I hope chevy issues a recall before someone gets killed.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 65 mph the steering wheel became stiff and the power steering stopped functioning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the dealer the power steering failure was a known issue caused by a defective power steering module. The power steering module was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 2/22/12
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.
2008 chevy malibu.steering becomes jerky, hard to control at different speeds.the steering will freeze causing unwanted lane change, when trying to steer back it will unlock and cause the car to jerk back.when stopped, with the engine running, the steering wheel, at times, jerk back and forth.
I am at about 45k miles on my 2008 chevrolet malibu. My console warning of "power steering" came on and with it my steering wheel shakes when i start the car. I don't drive or put it in gear it just shakes!after being told i do not have power steering fluid a gm service dealership told me it sounds like my "electronic motor for power steering" sounds like it needs to be replaced. The cobalt was just recalled for such a problem.i called gm to see if there was a recall for the malibu and was told .....at my expense, i need to havethe problemdiagnosed, then call them back with the ref# they gave me, and then they will put it in their records!!!!calling and requesting that a recall be put in place was basically ignored. I have explained that if they were to investigate just the blogs about the malibu they would see thousands of people are having this problem, but are told to fix it themselves. This is really dangerous on so many levels.i have not had an accident, because i am scared to drive most of the time,but i am recording every one of my complaints, because god forbid i get hurt, or worse yet, one of my children, then my lawyer is ready to rip gm apart! i lost my job about a year ago, and for a company who just got bailed out with my tax money, they should think twice before smacking their customers with such arrogance and stupidity.
Engine broke down 2 weeks later they said we will give you warranty and when i refill gas the fuel sensor doesn't reach full tank and steering lost its grip the same week of purchase
2008 chevrolet malibu power steering issues.issues began occurring at approximately 32,000 miles.problem will appear and disappear at any speed, including while stopped, without warning.while stopped, the steering wheel will rapidly oscillate left and right on its own approximately 20 degrees.the best analogy is that it is "shivering or shaking" uncontrollably.also, while driving at any speed the steering wheel will suddenly go from a smooth range of motion to a range of motion with only a few very distinct and segmented directions.typically the two choices are left of center or right of center with no smooth motion in-between.these issues can last anywhere from 5 to 10 seconds to 30 minutes.if the problem does not correct on its own, it can be corrected by turning off the car and then restarting the car.car now has approximately 37,000 miles and the power steering issues described above are occurring more frequently and lasting for longer periods of time.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.while driving between 55-60 mph on normal road conditions, the contact heard a noise when the brake pedal was depressed.there was a decrease in the brake line pressure and the stopping distance increased.in addition, the steering wheel exhibited excessive wobbling, which made steering difficult.the failures occurred without warning.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the computerized system failed.the technician reprogrammed the computerized system, but the failure recurred on eight separate occasions.the vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer six times without any resolutions.the failure mileage was 700 and current mileage was 16,000. Updated 03/18/09.*ljthe consumer stated if felt as though the brakes were locking up. The traction control light illuminated. Updated 03/20/09.
While traveling down the highway the steeringwheel on my 2008 chevy malibu started to shake back and forth by itself . It nearly made me lose control of the car. It now does this at any speed and at any time or driving condition. It will also do it when the car is just sitting still.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, made a squeaky noise, and vibrated violently. Also, the tire pressure warning indicator illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was advised to take the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was later taken to future chevrolet of sacramento (4811 madison ave, sacramento, ca 95841, (916) 331-6777), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Steering wheel randomly jerks right and left while driving.is very "notchy" and difficult to return to the precisely desired position.
As i was driving down the highway i was attempting to switch lanes and my power steering went out in my car causing me to almost hit another car, i pulled over and looked under the hood to see where i could put power steering fluid and did not find a pump. I got back in my car and started it up and the power steering was fine, driving down the road 5 miles and it went out again, i pulled over turned the car off and restarted it and it was fine however this continued to happen every 5-10 miles. I was told of a recall concerning this same issue so i called gm and they told me yes there was a recall on the same year make and model of my car for the same thing i was having trouble with however my vin was not included. I had to pay 1,158.00 to have this repaired and i do not feel it is fair. My car had the same issue as the ones under the recall and it is the same make model and year. I feel gm should be responsible.
My steering wheel shaking/vibrating while in park, in motion and while turning.wasa recall on it.unfortunately i bought the car in 2015 and can only find that the recall was supposedly done.no one can tell me where, and i looked online and find that these electrical power assists have been replaced and still yet failed again.called chevrolet and they will do nothing--my case for my car "has been closed out"...therefore it will be $700.00 out of my pocket.is there any way to be sure a recall was done and/or find out if the parts they replaced were also defective?started acting up in aug./sept and has worsened in the last month.having it looked into while having a separate recall for break lamp malfunction done.oct. 12, 2016
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist failed, making the steering wheel very difficult to turn. The contact also indicated that while at a stop light the steering wheel would shake. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no solution was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 14v153000 (steering). The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same defect as listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 87,000. Updated 06/10/14*ljupdated 06/13/14
Loss of power steering in motion on freeway and surface streets
Steering shakes violently,while driving or stopped,to the point of losing control. Condition is intermitent. Vehiclehas been checked by dealer and diagnosed as needing a steering control module. So far chevrolet has not offered a fix ,except to replace it at a cost of 743 .00$ with the same part that is defective? engine light came on at 70000 miles and dealer replaced cat conv at no charge . The third issue is door locks stopped working at 74000 miles,and will only open manually. The steering is a very dangerous condition and i fear will cause a accident.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel shook intermittently. In addition, the power steering warning sensor chimed and illuminated intermittently and the steering wheel tightened up. The contact never completely lost power steering ability. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted or made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the steering wheel shook without warning. Also, the contact mentioned that while driving at different speeds and switching lanes, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 60,000.
Starting in june of 2013, our 2008 chevy malibu starting having steering issues.regardless of what speed you traveled, whether it be 20 or 55mph, the steering wheel starting jerking left to right on its own.it would stop, and then sporadically start back up again.we visited our local auto shop and they told us it was the ball joints.after spending $400, we found that the problem did not go away.after doing some research online, we found an entire community of 2008 chevy malibu owners who had experienced this same thing.http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f31/steering-column-module-08-malibu-71371/index2.htmlhttp://www.batauto.com/forums/index.php?topic=11400.0and some video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr62gjnh1gmhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoh5mq4x4cgand these models were recalled in canada for a power steering issue:http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/03/gm-recalling-67k-chevy-malibu-pontiac-g6-and-saturn-aura-models/after doing this research, we recently just took our malibu to our nearest chevy dealer, diamond chevy in auburn, ma.they told us that it was not under any kind of warranty.after doing diagnostics, they told us it was indeed the power steering motor control module, which is the same thing that the above mentioned owners were experiencing.we were quoted at $956 for parts and labor to repair this.we feel that this issue is a very serious safety issue and defect of the 2008 chevy malibu.us, and it appears many other drivers have experienced this problem, and it was deemed serious enough in canada to recall.while you can't put a price on safety, we feel that it is an extreme injustice that we should have to pay $900 + out of pocket for a problem that a) effects our safety so extremely and b) is not considered normal "wear and tear".i beg you to please consider a recall on this model malibu.
Power steering light comes on gone to dealer several times gm is horrible i will never buy another gm made car i have had nothing but problems with this car i will be researching under lemon law.
Loss of power steering assist while driving.brake lights go on when driving and do not go on when braking
The contact owns a2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact was driving 30 mph when the steering wheel began to vibrate violently. The power steeringlight illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 11,000 and the current mileage is 22,732.updated 12/29/11 the consumer stated the incident happened again while driving 10 mph. The consumer stated she pulled over and parked, shut the vehicle off and waited 10 minutes before restarting it. She then noticed the power steering light was on. The steering wheel stopped shaking. Updated 12/30/11
While pressing the brake to slow to turn to the right the esc servicing comes across the dash. I call the service department the next day (cause the incident happened after hours) they tech says next time the light comes on bring it in without turning the car off.for the next several times it happens of course was after hours.i took it in for a oil change, and when leaving the light came on again. I automatically turned around and went back.upon diagnostic testing it shows nothing is wrong and the tech says my car doesn't have anything that would set off this code.can anyone tell me what esc stands for on this model car?????
Drove vehicle and parked, when i came back and started the vehicle the power steering was not working, dash light read power steering. Managed to drive vehicle home with 'no power steering'. Checked this site for recalls/problems found another owner who had same problem and they said that they had turned their car off and then back on and that thepower steering started working again. After reading his message i went out and started my car and the power steering started working again. Will take it to my mechanic asap.
Whether in park or driving the steering wheel shakes. While driving it is a constant fight to keep the car between the lines. The motion of the car is enough for passengers to notice the movement. This car is the 2.4lt. 4 cylinder. It has electric power steering. Having experience with syncro servo systems this kind of effect could result in catastrophic failure of the transmitter or receiver resulting in loss of control. However chevy dealerships don't seem to have any mechanics qualified to work on these systems or a clear understanding as to how they really function.
I have a 2008 chevy malibu lt. In march of this year the steering wheel started to jerk left and right while driving. It would also jerk while being stopped and while in park.there is also a popping sound or a clunking sound like a bad universal while turning and/or backing up. I noticed this about january of '09. The dealer replaced the brakes and rotors on the front,but the problem did not go away. On 5/12/10 the dealership replaced the left front strut and mount and the intermediate steering shaft. This did not correct the problem. The jerking in the steering wheel comes and goes,it will run fine for a while they itwill start up for a while. There is no warning when this will happen. On 5/30/10 and 5/31/10 the power steering light came on in the information center. I called gm to see if there was a recall on this and there is not. I told them that this is a safety concern and should be looked at. They said that they were looking into it. I went to the consumer affairs web ste and seen that this has been a problem since the '05 malibus (ps control module).there were at least 7 complaints for the '08's on this site that i noticed. About a year ago there was a problem with the door locks not working properly,they would not unlock when the car was put into park nor would the remote work on them. When the left rear door outside handle was used to open the door the door would lock. The dealership could not duplicate the problem. This concerns me because the power steering is electric in this car.
My daughter was driving the malibu and the steering cut out on her. She managed to get the car to the side of the road. She turned the car off and restarted it and the steering came back. About two months later my son-in law was driving the car and the steering cut out again. I asked both of them if there were any lights or chimes involved when the steering cut out. Both of them said no. The past couple weeks my son-in -law told me that it cut out again. I told him to take it to a dealer to find out what the problem is. The dealer told him that it might be the steering column, power steering motor or control unit, and it would cost around 700 - 1,000 -dollars. My son-in -law asked if there was a recall and the dealer said there is one but its hasn't been sent out yet. Then they had the audacity to charge him 55 dollars for the time spent on troubleshooting there own problem
Just go over my 36,000 mile warranty, and the power steering problem indicator came up on my dash. The steering wheel starts moving frantically on it's own, whenever it wants to, even if you are driving the car. This could be a big hazard. I call the dealer, and of course it's not included in the power train warranty, even though the power steering is electric in my 2008 4 cylinder malibu. The dealer also stated no recalls on my malibu, but this should definitely be a recall, since i see chevy cobalt is being recalled for the same thing. Please help. I have to take the car in for service, the dealer states it is the power steering electric box or in the power steering column.
Loss of power steering, several times when first started and also while driving. These happened in a commercial parking as well as on a highway
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn as the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was exhibiting the same failures as mentioned in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). However, the vin number was not included. The vehicle was taken the dealer, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was mot made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel became stiff and failed to respond. The contact had to use extreme force to turn the steering wheel. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). However, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,850.
Driving on straight road and car suddenly pulled right onto the shoulder. It felt like the car lost its steering capacity. Tried to correct the steering onto the road and then car spun 180, then hit ditch. Car rolled over 100 ft. In air and landed on wheels. The front, nor side air bags deployed even when car struck the side on the ground. Canada has recalled 67,000 vehicles due to power steering motor control module defective. Gm needs to recall these in the us before someone gets killed. (it almost killed us if we didn't have our seatbelts on!)
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when driving approximately 10 mph and attempting a turn, the contact could hear a popping noise in the steering wheel as the steering wheel would become difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic advised that the steering column was fractured and would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
I get a powersteering message while driving and powersteering goes out
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power assist warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to carter chevrolet (175 hartford turnpike, vernon, ct 06066, (860) 646-6464), but it was not diagnosed because the vin was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 171,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.the contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle became hesitant to accelerate and stalled without warning.the vehicle was able to restart however, the power steering failed causing the steering wheel to seize.the problem recurred on multiple occasions.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
My wife, children, and myself were leaving for school and doctor appointment, when pulling out of driveway the steering wheel locked or was very hard to turn, then a warning came across the display of power steering loss. None the less, atleast no one was injured, we backed up into driveway which was a chore with no power steering. When we got back from all of our running i put the car on the computer and it showed no error codes, it didn't even show there had been a loss of communication with the system. I start the car and drove down the road everything seems fine for now. I expect this will happen again and can only hope my wife and children aren't in an accident because of this issue.
While driving to work the steering seemed to lock up and then was very hard to steer. I got the car slowed down and pulled over and turned it off, after a few minutes i started the car and the steering seemed ok.this has happened a total of 7 or 8 times since 10/1/12. Took car to the dealer on 10/13 and they could not get the car to do it while they drove it. I am taking the car back on 10/22 to get it checked again. There is definitely a problem with the electrically assisted power steering.
Steering wheel will "wobble" left to right while car is stopped, in parked position, at idol. Event occurs daily and a noise will accompany the motion at times. "wobble" motion seems to increase with slight rev of engine.while driving at any given speed and on any road surfaces the steering will jerk from left to right, causing the vehicle to rapidly swirve from side to side. Feels like all control could be lost at any given moment.i have a 60 mile commute to and from workand it is extremely frightening as it occurs while other vehicles are in close proximity to mine. I am surprised that i have not been cited for careless and imprudent driving by law enforcement or ultimately killed in a horrible accident. I first mentioned the event to the service department while there for scheduled maintenance. Event did not occur upon mechanic test drive, however, their answer was an unscheduled tire rotation that i was responsible to pay for and the event occurred again the next day.the problem was mentioned for the second time with the next scheduled maintenance which included another tire rotation. The mechanic did witness the faulty steering at this time and evidently some torque something or other was recalibrated and the steering angle was readjusted. Upon leaving the dealership, the steering was obviously not corrected. I immediately returned to the service department at that time. The technician and i went on a 20 mile drive and unfortunately it ended without any occurances. The mechanic made a comment that it was more than likely the electronic power steering motor that had been recalled in other chevrolet automobiles and he didn't understand why the malibu was not included.i currently have an appointment to leave my car with them so that they may randomly drive it, "in hopes" to pinpoint the problem. It seems to me that they know exactly what the problem is but want to get as many billable hours of labor out of me in the meantime. Not happy!
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 5 mph and making a left turn, the contact noticed a clunking noise and a jerking motion in the steering wheel.while parked, the steering wheel would move independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing three times. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.updated 11/01/12*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle would pull to the side. Updated 11/01/12
Steering wheel locks up and hard to turn.
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The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to steer. The power steering warning light illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the roadway, turned off and restarted the vehicle and continued driving normally. The vehicle was taken to miami lakes chevrolet (16600 nw 57th ave, miami lakes, fl 33014) but was not diagnosed nor repaired due to the diagnostic and repair fees. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed and the mechanic retrieved dtc code: c0545, (steering wheel torque sensor malfunction). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently taken to the same dealer for repair under nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the repair failed to fix the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.
06/18/2013 sudden onset of steering pulling to the rt and popping @ brake pedal & steering wheel. Svc: rotate & balance * did not fix problem. 06/23-service traction/traction off on dic. Svc: scanned for codes-told to bring back when display on dic. 07/22 brake light out. Svc: replaced bulb. 07/23 scanned for codes 3 times, checked battery/alternator. 09/11 brake job, turned rotors, ran scan, pulled bcm (passenger side) checked for fretting corrosion. 09/19 service traction finally on dic- replaced brake light switch, reset codes. 57 miles later warning back on. Scanned for codes-multiple codes. 09/20 ran scan while driving (svc traction not on dic)- multiple codes * recommended contact chevrolet to be diagnosed - too many codes. Called chev. Customer service- referred to dealer. 10/03 @ dealer: cs request scan for codes - has stabilitrac-tcontrol on-brake light on but press brakes and lights go off-diag only perf diag test ebcm code c056100 bcm code c0277 00. *replace bpp sensor, clean apply dielectric to bcm conn., relearn bpp sensor and clear codes. $212.23. On same wo: cs: steering will pull or twitch lft to rt **perform spec. Policy 10183 steering assist. $0. **10/21@7:30am transporting my 2 disabled children to school, took rt and completely lost steering. Called for tow to dealer**cspower steering light comes on-steering tightens up-won't steer-then light goes off and steering comes back on. Perfdiag test code c0545 diag ps. Replace column & setup position sensor turning & torque sensor $763.08. **did not fix steering popping & pulling. Called dealer in nov. Wanted $65 diag. Fee. 02/02 took to independent shop: lubed intermediate shaft per tsb did not fix. 02/11 svc traction back on!!! called dealer, told to bring in when on dic to scan for codes - really! wanted another $65.cannot afford to take into dealer. 04/03/14 steering popping and pulling! unsafe car!!!
2008 chevy malibu, makes thumping sound turning at lower speeds, wheel feels mushy and shakes.told by dealer its the intermediate steering column.concerned about potential danger.car out of warranty, they want over $200 to fix it.should be a safety recall, as i have talked to other gm owners who have the same problem.
Every time i turn to either the right or the left my steering wheel pops and i can feel it inside the streering wheel when i hit a bump while turning it is even worse
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving 35 mph and at any speed the steering wheel began to shake violently causing the vehicle to move to the right and left instead of remaining inside the lane. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the motor/module assembly for the electric steering was faulty. The repair cost was $800; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would notify her and let her know if they would repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 103,487.
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.
The steering wheel loses power due to an electrical power steering issue that shows to have been fixed but it is still occurring and could result in an accident due to the limited ability to turn the steering wheel
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.
The steering wheel turns on its own causing a very dangerous situation while traveling at highway speeds. There has been many complaints on this with the 2008 malibus and others with the electric steering motors. I know a few other vehicles with this same problem have been recalled and it is time for gm to recall the malibu before someone is killed. You tube has a fine example of this problem if anyone cares to watch. The vehicle doesn't have to be moving for the wheel to move erratically back and forth. This should be a recall asap.
I was driving down interstate 85 and applied the brakes because the traffic had slowed and the ignition shut off causing the power steering to go out and the brakes stopped functioning.this has happens almost every single time you apply the brakes and it has been an ongoing issues since december of 2013. After almost being in 3 accidents i stopped driving the car for fear of my family's safety.this car should be a part of the gm ignition and power steering recalls but everytime i call gm/chevrolet i am given conflicting information. In one call my car is a part of the recall and the next call it is not.gm is not being fair or honest in their assessment of which vehicles need to be recalled.the car will not pass inspection because of these issues.i tried driving the car with the single key as i had heard on the news and for the 1 mile that i drove the car in that instance i had no problems but i was afraid to chance it any further.the ignition switch recall needs to be expanded to include more vehicles.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to turn the steering wheel in either direction, there was a hesitation in the vehicle responding to driver input. The dealer replaced the power steering motor in an attempt to correct the failure. Later, while turning the vehicle in either direction, he heard a clanking noise coming from the steering wheel. The dealer addedgrease to the steering wheel to correct the failure, however the repairs would only last temporarily and he would have to continue having grease added in order for it to function. The dealer stated that the failure would persist for the life of the vehicle and once the vehicle reached 32,000, the repairs would be at the owner's expense. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was approximately 32,000. The vin was not available.updated 08/13/10. *ljupdated 08/23/10
Steering wheel locking up and shaking there is some clicking sounds in the steering wheelthen the power steering light comes on i called they said it was a recall on my power steering but there is nothing they can do because the part has not been made and they cant give me a loaner because they don't have an approval to give out loaner for malibu recall problems.
According to witness, my son was stopped at a red light on a two lane main road (on each side).his 2008 chevy malibu was on the outer lane when all of a sudden veered to the left as if heading towards a driveway ( when he originally was going straight to pick up a co worker).the car immediately jerked to the right, crashing into a tree, where parts of the vehicle became embedded into the tree.my son passed away instantly.the speedometer registered 66 mph at impact. His original speed was approximately 35mph especially since he was just stopped at the light.the witness was coming from the opposite side and stopped his car when he saw my son's vehicle crossing into his lane towards oncoming traffic.
The power steering goes out without warning.a "power steering" alert comes up on the dash and the power steering goes out.this can happen after putting it in park or while driving slow, fast, straight or turning.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.the next day while driving in reverse at a very low speed the steering wheel became very stiff.the driver experienced difficulty turning the wheel.the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed and was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 62,000.the consumer stated while trying to pull over for an emergency vehicle, he was unable to steer the vehicle as if there were not power steering.updated 10/12/11
All the dash board lights coming on and off then car would not start all the computers burnt out don't see how 1,400 dollars later she got it back some things don't work as they did.they said she did somethingto it. She's a 78 year old woman she can't even check oil. So u tale me what happen it. Ithink there was a problem and blamed it on her , i had to pay the bill she could not. This car dose not steer rite. This car steers from side to side never in the center. An when the wind blows its 5 times worse. They say its fine.it's a hard car drive u have to work the steer the car turn signals keep breaking.been this way since she bought it.
The car has a sudden loss of power steering that occurs 1 minute after starting the car. A message is displayed on the driver information center and achime sounds.the car is impossible to control with out the power steering. This is very dangerous! this happens while driving the car.
I was driving my vehicle at 35mph when all of a sudden my steering wheel started to shake uncontrollably and the power steering was cutting in and out.being a mother of 3 small children i feared for our lives!my car within the last 24 hrs now has no power steering at all!it was a nightmare for me to drive my vehicle with my 3 small children in the car to get to a mechanic.i decided to do some research on the internet and have found millions of complaints about the same problem!!!why hasn't gm done anything about this problem????do they not care about the people driving their vehicles?i will never drive a gm again for this reason.i can't take the responsibility of knowing there is such an awful problem that exists with these vehicles that i can get my family or someone else's loved one very seriously hurt!!!wake up gm!!!notify the americans about this problem!!make it a recall!!!shame on you!!!
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 5 mph, the steering lost power and the power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road, turned off, and restarted. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 204,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the electronic stability control, electric power steering, and traction control warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The contact felt a strong vibration coming from the steering wheel and the steering wheel frequently seized. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and back on to reset the computer. In addition, the rear brake lights failed to illuminate when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14e044000 (steering) and 14v153000 (steering). The contact felt that the vehicle exhibited the same failure as listed in the recall campaigns. Ocean city chevrolet (2366 ocean hwy w, shallotte, nc 28459, (910) 364-9917) was notified of the failures, but did not diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who was to provide further technical information concerning the diagnostic trouble codes and recommendations. The independent mechanic indicated that the failures needed to be addressed by the manufacturer to receive repairs from an authorized dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures to determine their guidelines to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the steering wheel began shaking and grinding; the power steering seemed to malfunctioned. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
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.
The vehicle's power steering assist quit functioning making the vehicle very difficult to steer when my 16 year old was at the gas pump. The gm dealer indicated it need a new steering column and possibly a module. While every model similar, and even vehicles in the same model year are recalled, according to gm mine is not, yet they seemed to know what was wrong before i came into the dealer to get my $90 estimate. I had the vehicle repaired by a third party with a gm part. I am not sure if the new part is any better than the part they took out, because according to gm, there is no recall issue on my vehicle.
I was driving on sunday 11-03-2013 and was pulling out of a driveway onto a busy street when, all of a sudden i had no power steering and the words power steering appeared on my dashboard. It took 2 men to help steer the car out of the middle of the road. I had the car towed to the chevrolet dealer where i bought this car, paul masse chevrolet, east providence ri. I told them i had received a letter from chevrolet dated june 2012 addressing this problem, but the letter stated if you do not have this problem ,you should not bring the car in for replacement part. The dealer looked at the car and stated the problem was with the torque sensor not the electrical input signal mentioned in the letter, therefore, the repair would be greater than $900.00.they told me if the module goes out then bring it back and that would be covered. No one seems to care that this is a safety hazard because the car does not have steering with no warning and anyone could get hit or hit me as i am stuck in the middle of some busy street. The dealer would not replace the module mentioned because they said chevrolet would not reimburse them. I hope you can look into this because looking at complaints on your site there are over 80 complaints regarding this very problem. I also learned canada recalled these malibu's for this very same reason. I spoke to someone at your office and she gave me a confirmation # 10551103 however i felt she could not understand my situation and i felt the need to explain it in writing. I hope someone can look into this because it is a safety issue to abruptly loose the ability to control the steering.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I have made this complaint before. It concerns the front wheel shakes, vibration. After getting tired of this i put the car on jacks removed the wheel and found the tie rod end ball nut to be loose and the ball joint to be frighteningly worn. I replaced the lower control arm and tightened the tie rod ball nut myself. The problem has completely disappeared. Funny the dealership couldn't figure this out.i think that other owners should be warned of this potentially fatal condition!
First steering wheel pulsed very rapidly and then power steering went out completely.turn off car sometime resets problem temporarily.eventually it all happens again and again.needs to be recall on power steering. Fast before someone gets killed, like a child or family.then it will be to late.thanksgm.
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 wheel became very hard to turn. Front display shows "power steering" warning sign. Later a local mechanical recognized a recall notice from chevrolet (bulletin n# 10183a may 23, 2012) which described exactly the same issue i was having. The bulletin also indicated that chevrolet would fix the car at no charge. However chevrolet refused to fix my car at no charge claiming that my car's vin number was not associated to that recall notice in their system.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving in a parking lot, the steering wheel locked without warning while turning. The contact had to apply extreme pressure to the brake pedal and the steering wheel. The contact was not notified, but the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or remedied. The vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v460000 (power train) and 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The contact did not receive notification of those two recall repairs and had to call the manufacturer to be referred to a dealer to schedule the repairs. The failure mileage was 150,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the power steering light was illuminated on the instrument panel. Over time, the contact began to hear a popping noise coming from the steering column while making turns at various speeds. The contact also stated that the steering wheel would shake whenever the vehicle was shifted into gear. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were in the process of diagnosing the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 59,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired. The specifics of the repairs were not available. The failure occurred twice. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.
I have a 2008 chevy malibu, with 42,000 miles and it has electric power steering and it seems that the power steering is about to go out.a message has only appeared once on the indicator screen in the dash about the power steering, but the steering wheel continuously shakes and it steering feels like it wants to lock up.now my check engine light is on.the diagnostics says it has to do with the cam actuator sensor????
Car steering wheel shakes while in park also shakes uncontrollably while driving. Very hard to control vehicle while driving! power steering light comes on.this problem has been recalled in canada.this problem is very unsafe and will cause a serious accident! please help! this needs to be recalled in the united states!took the car to dealer and said the problem is caused by the power steering motor being defaulted.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,673.
My wife was driving her 2008 malibu when power steering and service esc lights came on the dash. She lost all power steering and had to pull off the highway. When she turned off her car and turned it back on everything worked normal. Five minutes later this same thing happened again. It seems to happen often now but the lights are all off when we take it to get it scanned. This problem was included in a recall for certain vin numbers of this vehicle but ours was not included for some reason.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact statedwhile traveling at approximate speeds of 35 mph, the steering wheel exhibited continuous movement without warrant.the contact had to forcibly hold the steering wheel to keep the vehicle from veering off the road. She was able to drive the vehicle to her residence without incident. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where she was advised not to drive the vehicle until repaired. The failure was contributed to a defective steering column. The vehicle was left at the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were approximately 25,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While traveling 70 mph, the contact noticed that the steering wheel began to suddenly vibrate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were approximately 39,000.the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired free of charge. Updated 02/23/11
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph the steering wheel exhibited a jerking motion. The vehicle began to pull to the right direction. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road. The engine was turned off and restarted. The vehicle resumed to normal. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the electrical power steering and front wheel bearings were replaced. The identical failures occurred five months after the prior service repair was performed. The vehicle had not been repaired art the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 07/14/2010. *lj
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving about 5 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection and it was repaired. The contact was advised that the steering column needed to be replaced and the torque and steering sensor had to be recalibrated. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76000. ..updated 12-26-13the consumer stated while turning out of a driveway, onto a busy street a message appeared on the dashboard that read power steering. It took two men to push the vehicle out of the middle of the road.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was able to be driven to the dealer where the steering module was replaced. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired twice under a manufacturer's recall for the steering column. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 59,854.updated 04/17/13*ljthe consumer stated on three separate occasions, the power steering light illuminated and the steering went completely out. On one occasion, she was unable to back out of a parking space. She had to turn the vehicle off and back on, in order for the steering to resume normal operation. Updated 04/18/13
2008 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to problems with steering shaking uncontrollably. *tgwthe consumer stated after extensive research, she was confident that her vehicle had coverage for a steering motor replacement, along with many other chevy models. Unfortunately, when she contacted the dealer, she was informed her vin was not covered under their current policy.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was idling, the steering wheel was unable to be moved and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The dealer (pellegrino chevrolet, 1000 gateway blvd, westville, nj) informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,800. Contact states all power locks and sway bar failed and tire pressure button is always on and blank.
My 2008 malibu has a power steering problem.on a daily basis the power steering becomes erratic and fails to react properly under normal driving conditions, usually at highway speeds.while stopped, the steering wheel will turn left and right on its own.when this occurs at highway speed control of the car is dangerous.two hands are needed to keep car in lane and not cross the line into other vehicles.problem began when mileage hit 45,000 miles.occasionally, a chime will occur and indicate power steering in the display but by the time the chime occurs the steering problem is gone.this issue is consistent and intermittent on a daily basis.i have researched this problem for chevy malibu and have found that thousands of malibu owners are experiencing this problem.this is not a problem caused by improper routine maintenance.this steering problem is a failure of a component in the steering assembly that is not subject to routine maintenance.this is a defective part!!!as a percentage of malibus on the road that have this problem i would venture that it is very high and the number is increasing.the electronic assist power steering in the i4 malibu's is a road handling nightmare and gm has no interest in fixing this problem.i would expect a serious problem like this to be made a recall issue before there is a fatality and then gm and obama motors will be sued for reckless endangerment.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving, the power steering failed. The contact stated that the information system light illuminated after the failure occurred. The contact turned the vehicle off and back on; after the restart, the power steering functioned properly. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000 and the current mileage was approximately 75,000.updated 02/09/11*ljupdated 02/28/11
Water has been leaking in the trunk of my 2008 chevy malibu 1lt had taken it in and the service guy had it checked out by put an employee into the trunk and it show that it was leaking at the backup lens and they want me to pay for it to be repaired when i do believe that it is a mft defect.
My car was flooded from underneath the dash board of the front side of dashboard. My carpet from front to back got wet and had a defective rim.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated he noticed that the rear seats were wet. The dealer installed an unknown ring alongside the rear doors to prevent water from entering the vehicle but to no avail. The failure persisted and there were no further repairs. The failure and current mileage was 56,000.
My 2008 chevy malibu have had numerous problems starting with rim bent, leaky roof, wet floor, burnt wire unable to start car. The left rear door lock was inoperative. The dealer replaced the door lock actuator and the sun roof drain was clogged. Updated 05/12/10.
The door locks do not work.how is this not a safety problem?sometimes the door locks work sometimes they don't.i have a newborn that rides in the backseat.if the doorlocks don't work, the only way to unlock the back door is to either roll down the rear window or crawl into the back seat from the front.if i had to get my child out of the car in an emergency, i don't know how i would do that without working door locks.i have researched this problem online and it appears this is a common problem with this car.
There is some issue with my drivers door. I go to lock it when i get out and it unlocks itself and its only the drivers door that does it. My car was parked and not in motion. I started my car up to go home after work and when i shifted my car into gear the drivers door did not lock. I had to do it manually. On top of that happening my dome light is set to turn on and off when a door is open. All of my doors are closed completely and the dome light is still on.
Cars purchased on october 31st 2018 the car can i pass inspection with no one to dmv they gave us a call back saying the car was totaled in the salvage car declared in 2016 the car should not have been sold for $2,700 when contacted dealer he refused to give us our money and he said only i can get another car if ipay your car notes at this time would just like for my money to be refunded the vehicle cannot pass inspection and is unsafe to be driven on the street i would like my money back he's putting my life in danger
Vehicle was in motion driving on a city street while i was making a left turn onto another city street my steering wheel locked up which enabled me to straighten up my wheel. Due to not being able to straighten up my wheel after steering left i was involved in a car accident knocking off my drivers sides headlight and front bumper completely off of my vehicle. After getting the car back home the car would no longer start. The vehicle is now at capitol cheverolet in austin texas and before replacing the recall parts they insisted on a battery replacement i did replace the battery and 3 days later they call and insist on an alternator replacement that will cost me $800 in order for them to start on the replacement/ repairs of the recalls. The battery and alternator all were working in good condition before the power steering issue came about while my vehicle was in motion. I should not be reliable of paying for this. The dealership is also charging me a $65 towing fee!
I was driving down a bridge when the vehicles in front of me came to a sudden stop, i hit my brakes and slid into the back of a dodge ram and then was rearended by a chevy tahoe. My airbags never deployed and a light flashed in the dash saying check airbags. I wasn't aware this could be a defect in my vehicle at the time, it has since be totaled.
My 2008 chevy malibu has door latch issues. When you close the doors, the latch will not connect and the door will fly back open. We need to keep playing with the locks for the door to eventually latch and lock. Then it also sometimes does it from the inside and you cannot open the door from the inside or the outside and you will need to keep playing with it. One day, i had to role the window down to try to open the door from the outside because it wouldn't open from this inside. This is an extreme safety hazard because in the event something catastrophic happens and the door does not open or close they way its supposed to, it can be life threatening. Expecially since i have a small son. This needs to be addressed and fast!
Both back door locks stopped working.they will not unlock or lock without manually doing so.this makes it very hard to quickly get my toddler son out of the car without rolling the window down first to unlock it.cruise control works on and off due to the break lights flashing off and on even when i'm not pushing the break pedal.this is very dangerous when i am driving on the free way and my break lights stay on.this also occurs more often when it has rained and the car is wet.i assume this is due to a leak of water gettinginto the electrical... My trunk leaks when it is shut.when it rains heavy i notice the bedding becomes very wet on one side.the radio is also effected along with the cruise control.certain buttons stop working for periods of time.the screen will also go black and the radio will not work at all then suddenly come back on.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the front passenger's side door could not be opened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they could not diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 24,000.
I brought a 2008 chev malibu ls that had a lot of problems and the dealer refuse to give me my money back the came with a warranty but the warranty didn't cover the thing that need it to be fix the car had a bad catalyst covert and electrical problems the car has been hit all around i bought the car from e&s auto sales in south hackensack new jersey don't know elias it's nothing but the crook refuse to give my money back and give this to a lot of other people and he needs to be stopped i contacted the better business bureau consumer affairs and new jersey dmv
Driver door does not unlock with remote all the time or lock with remote all the time. Also the computer that gives you oil life ,average speed,and other readings is giving the wrong readings. I took this car to a dealer while still under warranty and they said it could not be verified.the door lock is an intermittant problem.
Sun roof on passenger door leaking water after it rain. I was told that right side drain was stopped up. On april 12 the sun roof was leaking again. I think it is a defect and need a recall. I have had cars with sun roof before and never had a problem. It is my understanding that i am not the only one with a malibu having this issue. The service manager at the car dealership told me he has a malibu and is also having this problem. Of course it is not costing him $100 every six months because he knows how to fix it. If this is happening every 6 months, there is something wrong with the product. I spoke with gm customer service but i didn't get any help. I was told because they have not been ordered to recall there was nothing they could do.
Driver's door would not latch shut and door would freely open. After pulling the door shut multiple times it finally latched and i could drive. When trying to exit the vehicle the inside door handle would not open the door. I had to roll my power window down to open the door from the outside. After i got out the door would not latch when i tried to close it. After multiple attempts the door would still not latch shut and i had to physically hold the door shut the rest of the way home where it never would latch. Research online indicates that there are numerous reports that the door latch/lock assemblies fail which doesn't seem safe if you can't exit the car or if it were to come unlatched while driving.
Purchased a used 2008 chevrolet malibu. Very shortly after i could notice a strong odor of gas coming from the rear of the vehicle after driving it. I took it to a mechanic who removed the fuel tank and discovered that a plastic feed line on top of the fuel pump module had a severe leak. I contacted gm in regard to the fact that this specific issue has been recalled on the exact same year, make, and model as my vehicle. I was told that my vin was not included in the recall was offered no additional resolution or support. My concern is that the only vehicles covered under the warranty were those bought and sold or registered in "warm weather" states, but kentucky has 100 degrees very humid summers. It's is considered part of the south , a region known for being very hot in the summer. Additionally the driver side door lock actuator and rear passenger door lock actuator do not work under power. The only work manually.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power locks failed on the front driver and passenger side as well as the rear driver side. The failure recurred numerous times. The front driver side door was repaired previously by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 70,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the driver side door could not be opened from inside the vehicle. The failure was also present on the rear driver side door. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle, the wiper transmission failed to work. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the wiper transmission, but the failure recurred. The contact also stated that the front driver side door lock failed to work. The dealer replaced the door lock mechanism, but the failure recurred. The contact had to close the door with force to get the door to secure. The contact also had to roll down the windows to ensure the door was locked and unlocked. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,768.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.while test driving the vehicle at an unknown speed, the contact noticed that the steering wheel shook and the vehicle may have been misaligned.the dealer balanced the tires and stated that the manufacturer may have just "thrown tires" on the vehicle.the failure recurred a week later and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer approximately 6-7 times, and 12-14 tires have been placed on the vehicle.after retrieving the vehicle from the dealer, she noticed that it functioned properly for approximately a week before the shaking recurred.the service managers from the dealers as well as the manufacturer stated that the impala and malibu models had a vibration that was standard while driving between 40-70 mph.the current mileage was 8,149 and failure mileage was approximately 308.updated 11/17/08 the consumer stated the vehicle has a vibration and alignment problem. Gm informed the consumer the problem could not be fixed. Updated 11/24/08.
I have a 2008 chevrolet malibu 2lt with 111,000 km on it. I have been noticing a few things since i purchased this from brand new. Overall my car has been ok with getting me from place a to place b. The issues i have had that are pretty serious flaws are the power steering column, the alignment, the automatic power transmission, and the door locks. I have been able to get by however recently i had to get the steering column replaced under a special warranty policy. I had to "kick and scream" however in the end the part was installed. That would have cost me about 900 dollars if it was not covered. Now i am having an issue with the "check engine light" indicator. This came on for the first time yesterday and when i called to get a diagnostic i was told that there is an issue with the power transmission. It seems after looking on-line that there are a lot of people with the same care as mine having issues with the transmission. Now i am getting nervous since i just paid 13,000 to buy out my lease. I have called gm customer service and they told me that they will work with me and the dealership to get this fixed. Before i go to the dealership i want to have all my documentation that indicates that this is a special policy issue and not something that i have to pay for out of my own wallet. I have put about 38,000 into the purchase of this car and do not have any more room to dump tons of money to getting this fixed especially when other gm customershave paid out of their own pocket to realize a few weeks later that there is another issue on the transmission that needs fixing. I am going to do everything in my power to have this covered by gm. I have been a proud gm owner all my driving life and want to make this right. I dread needing to fix the car and selling it. That is not an option for me at this time. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 5 mph and making a left turn, the contact noticed a clunking noise and a jerking motion in the steering wheel.while parked, the steering wheel would move independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing three times. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.updated 11/01/12*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle would pull to the side. Updated 11/01/12
Front suspension started to make a lot of noise. Front pro-steer sway bar & f stabilizer was identified causing the problem. Also defaulted part is the control arm w/ball joint.
Malibu passed the inspection stick at herb connolly where i bought and after pick up the car for first time since deposit. I drove home and noticed clink somewhere in the suspension system. I brought it to my own mechanic and mechanic found the problem-inner tie rod. I am surprised because it should be fail the inspection stick, period. Malibu's warranty under herb connolly as same place where the inspection stick.i need your advise on as how to handle with this situation with herb connolly and tell them that they are responsible for cover repair cost.
Displays, esc off, traction control service, and engine power reduced. And when accelerating it doesn't really move . It takes a while to get speed up. And i was almost run over by a tractor trailer. This just started all of a sudden. And i have only had this car for about a year. It is stated that the malibu has recalls.
While driving on city roads or 65-70 mph on the highway, the steering wheel shakes. As of now it's a "mild" shake (but it seems as if its getting "shaker" as the days go by. Im not sure if there an alignment needed. I had a new tire put on (passenger back tire) approximately 3 months ago had tires rotated back in july 2014?
Passenger doors will not lock (or unlock ) with the remote or manual push button switch on drivers arm rest.the only way to lock (or unlock) rear doors is crawl over front seats to manually pull up lever on back side of door. Or.......use the electric windows and lower rear windows to reach in from outside......which anyone that lives in a coldclimate knows you don't lower an electric window in cold weather.....have been to the dealer numerous times and they refuse to cover anything.....what if i have my grandson strapped in a car seat in the back seat and an emergency arises ? how do i "quickly" get him out???this is a very common situation with the chev. Malibus. Plus there are numerous issues with the front end and steering components.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle started to shake violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the u joint failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel began to turn to the left and right direction independently. The intermittent failure occurred for a brief period while driving at low speeds and then the steering wheel would resume normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they replaced the front passenger side lower control arm. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000.
Letter from senator brown on behalf of constituent re concerns about 2008 chevrolet malibu (respond to cleveland office *tgwthe consumer stated the transmission cooler lines and front hub assembly were replaced. Also, the power steering light illuminated and the headlights had condensation which caused the bulbs to blow out.the dealer found a seal around the parameter of the capsule was not properly sealed at the factory. The intermediate steering shaft and power steering control module were replaced. Also, the front seat heater switch had to be replaced, due to the heater coming on when the seat was occupied.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph the steering wheel exhibited a jerking motion. The vehicle began to pull to the right direction. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road. The engine was turned off and restarted. The vehicle resumed to normal. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the electrical power steering and front wheel bearings were replaced. The identical failures occurred five months after the prior service repair was performed. The vehicle had not been repaired art the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 07/14/2010. *lj
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 35 mph the vehicle began to shakes excessively and made a noise. The left front wheel bearing was the cause of the failure and had to be replaced four times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced it under warranty once and the other times she had to pay the repair cost. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel pulled to the left and then to the right. The contact had to slow down and grip the wheel tight in order to gain control of the vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently but had become progressively worse over time. She also noticed that the door locks had malfunctioned. The wheel bearing was replaced but the doors locks were not repaired when the complaint was filed. The vehicle had not been inspected for the steering failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The current mileage was approximately 72,000.
Regular headlights do not work. They were going off then on for at least 3 weeks. Shutting off on the freeway 3 times. Forcing me to use my high beams. Please review your recall to include my 2008 also.tire sensor problems since i got the car. 3 years ago.
My car locks on all 4 doors has to be manually locked, when they are electrical. And when i use the remote to unlock the doors, and i open a door, the alarm sounds. The locks on my doors has not been working for a long time, and of course i am out of the warranty time. I think there should be a recall on that. It really gets tiring. The warning light for the air bags and tire pressure monitor has been coming on since forever, again, i think a recall should be called for these cars.
Several times we have had to replace the tire pressure monitoring system that should not have failed.my techs are qualified and these were defective when the customer came in, but because we showed them to the customers they felt we damaged them.it is making us not want to inflate tires....and this is unsafe for the customer.
Started the car to come out of a parking spot, heard humming/rattling noise.steering wheel started to vibrate then would do rapid half-turns by itself, jerking left and right.shut the car off and restarted.seemed ok for first few minutes then started again.got on the road, driving about 35-40 mpg on highway and it became uncontrollable.could not keep it straight within the lane.almost hit a car in the lane on my right! pulled up to an auto shop near by.they test drove and experienced the issue but explained that with these cars, the technology in them is too advanced and would have to be taken to a chevy dealer.mechanic explained that the matter is quite hazardous and it would be a huge risk driving it now.single mom driving 45 minutes from home with 2 minor children.had to get a tow truck to get back home, 45 minutes away.$$$!!had this vehicle for 11 months only.prior to this issue, had door locks issues as i've ready on other threads and also currently experiencing issues with faulty tire pressure sensor as well. Nothing but problems with this car since i've had it.this is my first and very last chevrolet!!
I wasputting air in the tire and when i released the nozzle of the air hose the valve stem broke in half and the hose flew back and the top half of the metal part of the valve stem flew back.it missed my face and flew about 2 feet behind me.all the air came out of the tire at once.i took the tire to the gmc dealer and they replaced the part under warranty.
My 2008 chevy malibu 2lt is experiencing issues where it basically loses power to the engine. The code that came up is p2135 and the messages were service traction/service esc/engine power reduced. Once the engine is shut down, it won't start until the codes are cleared. My husband & i were driving at 50mph and all of a sudden the car wouldn't let us go more than 20mph and we were almost hit by cars behind us and barely had enough time to get over. I am very upset about this issue because i take very good care of my car and there was no warning sign that something was going wrong prior to all of the messages coming up (engine light etc).
As i'm driving down the freeway going about 70 mph i hear about 3 or 4 dings go off all at one time. The service esc , engine pwr reduced, service traction, and esc off warnings came on my 2008 chevy malibu lt dash as well as the traction warning light and check engine light. My car almost instantly starting to decelerate at an exceptional speed. I had to "floor it" to make it stop and then it slowly accelerated. Once i got home i googled the problem and a lot of people were saying it has to do with the fuse box or throttle body or both. I don't know what is wrong with it and i don't have a lot of extra money right now so i'm kinda stuck driving it like this for awhile since it is not under any type of warranty and i have to go to work.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the esc and traction control warning lights illuminated. In addition, the brake pedal was depressed but the brake lights failed to illuminate. The brake lights illuminated independently without the brake pedal being depressed. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who repaired the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.update 01/15/16 ma
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the electronic stability control, electric power steering, and traction control warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The contact felt a strong vibration coming from the steering wheel and the steering wheel frequently seized. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and back on to reset the computer. In addition, the rear brake lights failed to illuminate when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14e044000 (steering) and 14v153000 (steering). The contact felt that the vehicle exhibited the same failure as listed in the recall campaigns. Ocean city chevrolet (2366 ocean hwy w, shallotte, nc 28459, (910) 364-9917) was notified of the failures, but did not diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who was to provide further technical information concerning the diagnostic trouble codes and recommendations. The independent mechanic indicated that the failures needed to be addressed by the manufacturer to receive repairs from an authorized dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures to determine their guidelines to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the traction control and brake lights illuminated. The contact stated that the brake lights were also illuminated even though he was not depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they could not diagnose the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000. The vin was unavailable.updated 08/15/13*lj
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. Additionally, the service traction warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised that the sensor in the steering column and the front driver and passenger side wheel sensors would have to be replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The vehicle just recently purchased has had a problem with the steering. The drive shaft was replaced within 2 weeks of the purchase then another problem occurred and another part was replaced. But now one month later the steering wheel starts to jerk and wiggle while i am driving or even when i turn the car off. Then 2 days ago the powersteering alert keeps coming on. Allow since i bought the car the traction light will come on and sometimes i am just seating at a red light.
There are five recalls on my vehicle and was told that i would be notified when parts came in. At this point there were only 2 recalls and now there are 5. I have yet to receive any recall letters on my vehicle. In the case that no one knows what the recalls are here they are: nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000, 14v252000, 14v22400, 14v153000, 12v460000, 14v153, 12v460. These are the numbers that i have found on recall websites. I found out about the recalls from the news. I have never received any letters in regard to these recalls. When will something be done? i am scared to drive my car and i need my car. Please respond to me in a timely matter this is the 9th time i have tried to get information on when my car will be fixed.
Faulty transmission
Takata recall transmission gear shifter cable keeps breaking i was getting ready to put my car in drive and the gear wasn't catching
My 2008 malibu ltz does a hard jurking then the rpm gage rises without shifting. When the car is shut off completely it has a burning smell. Also my check engine light is on but doesn't show on the dashboard.
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.
The door lock actuator failed on all doors.this is a common problem and should be a recall with gm.check the forums to see the number of people with the same problem.the doors will not unlock/lock from key fob or from driver's door panel.
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.
I am experiencing the exact issues detailed in the recall for the later chevy malibu models, although being a 2008, my car is not included. The 'service esc', 'esc off', check engine light, tire pressure light, and traction lights stay on. With these on, i cannot accelerate past 20mph. It has been an off and on problem for the 2.5 years i've had the vehicle and despite taking it in several times to be worked on, the problem persists. The vehicle was in motion every time these warnings have come on.
The vehicle starts right up when it has not been running. If i drive the car for more than 20-30 minutes and shut the car off the vehicle will not crank or start. I have to wait for at least an hour or longer before the vehicle starting again. No mechanic has been able to figure the problem out. I have had the starter changed, the battery and alternator check out good.*dt
Front end & steering wheel will start hard vibrating no matter speed or road condition. After parking, motor off, going again it may or may not vibrate again. 3 mechanics can't find problem as it won't do it all the time. Now what do i do?
My vehicle has been running just fine until the other day when my vehicle out of nowhere went into 'limp mode' and i couldn't go over 20 mph. The notifications on my dash were 'eng pwr reduced' and 'service esc'. After looking online for possible causes, it is very clear that engine power reduced and service electrical system is an extremely common problem with chevy malibu's from older models to newer 2016-2018 models). Not only is it common, but most people that experience the same issue i did, end up spending thousands trying to fix the problem. Repairs range from changing the throttle body to sensors to battery cables & terminals. A few get lucky but for the majority of malibu owners, the problem returns within days or if they're lucky, they get a couple of months before the error codes come back. All one has to do is search the forums of cargurus.com or youtube for videos to find the countless posts of chevy malibu owners all experiencing the same problem. I personally read of many accounts where owners were on the highway when all of a sudden they have the engine power reduced. This is a huge safety concern and eventually someone or multiple people are going to get killed when they lose power at a high rate of speed. Chevy is undoubtedly aware that there's a problem and are choowing to turn a blind eye instead of issuing a recall. What's it going to take for gm to admit there's a problem? multiple deaths? mechanics, even those that work for gm know there's an issue but don't know how to fix it permanently. I'm sure i'm not alone when i say i can't afford to pay thousands for guess work. I shouldn't have to even consider it because gm knows there's an issue and aren't doing anything about it. Before people get killed, an investigation needs to be conducted & a recall issued!
I have had nothing but problems with my electronic power steering amongst other things as well. The steering wheel locked up on me for the first time while parked. I turned the car off then back on & it went back to normal. I've been having issues with it making a sound in the steering wheel column & the steering wheel will move on it's own & will stick while i'm driving which makes it hard to control my vehicle. Also there is other electrical problems causing security light to come on & my car will lock up & i can't start it. The "service esc" light came on around the same time as well. The seatbelt light will come on when everyone has their seatbelt on too. There is obviously something going on with wire connections or something. I'm aware of recalls on the same exact year make & model as my vehicle for the same issues i'm having but no recalls have been issued for my specific vehicle. I have owned nothing but gm vehicles & this one has been nothing but problems!
I was attempted to put my 6 month old daughter in the car. I tried to unlock the doors with my keyless entry and all but the rear passenger door would unlock. Even when using the unlock button on one of the front car does would not open. I had to climb over the seat to unlock the door to get my daughter in the car. Over the course of the next year this would randomly happen to that specific door. On thursday may 7th, 2015, this same issue happened again, but now both car locks in the rear were not opening with the remote entry or the unlock button on the front doors. This to me is a safety concern. Especially with a young child that is in the back seat. I searched the problem and there has been a lot of people complaining on online forums about this happening to their brand new cars and used cars over the years. I bought my car used so i do not know if this was an issue with it in the past.
Shifter get stif and hard to shift when warm
I have had the transmission totally lock up and sound like braking plactic,had to replace the transmission. Dashboad lights either do not work or flicker. Fast flashing as if a bulb is out than it fixes itself. Numbers running across the radio screen than stops.
When i start my car, the steering wheel is locked up and a message stating "power steering" comes across the main screen. My vehicle was stationary. The issue only continues to get worse over time, and the current recall for this doesn't seem to cover my vin number or yield an open recall. It is possible the person who had this car before me had the issue fixed and it is now happening again. Only after restarting the vehicle multiple times am i able to turn the wheel all the while it shakes back and forth as if there's an issue with the steering column.
Strong gas smell from rear of vehicle (interior/exterior). Leak confirmed from fuel pump when in motion. Also, vehicle hesitates when accelerated, usually after vehicle sits for an extended period of time.
The catalytic converter below threshold.
Steering wheel shakes intermittently throughout each day for approximately the past 50 days as of may 20, 2011. Sometimes occurs when car is initially turned on (shakes quickly to the left and right as if a little child was playing with the steering wheel). Shaking will also take place spontaneously while driving at various speeds. On may 10, 2011 passenger side power locks began to malfunction-would not lock or open when using power button inside car or using remote. Locking and unlocking had to be done manually by pulling up or pushing down lock.
Transmission
The car had an issue with the syatem setting a code to check transaction and esc and the brake lights would stick on. This happened about once every 2 or 3 months. Now that the gm recall has been done it is setting these same codes 2 or 3 times a day. But instead of my brake lights being on, the brake lights don't work, my cruise control doesn't work, my tail lights don't work the car still says service transaction and esc daily. This recall has made my problem much worse. It is dangerous to drive as i never know if my tail lights and brake lights are working or if my antilocks or stabilization systems work. Gm needs to find a different solution to this problem.
When driving the car the transmission is not doing right. It is acting like it is not giving gas to move forward, skipping from 1st gear up to 4th gear like its in overdrive. Almost caused a car accident today because of this issue. I tried to put the car in reverse to back up and it wouldn't back up in reverse. In order to move i had to push the gas and run up the rpm just to move out of the way. Very unsafe. I haven't even had the car 2 months yet and this is happening. When i first got the car feb 27th 2017 this issue was not happening. Please help with this issue. I am a single mom and 6 weeks away from having my second child, i need a safe vehicle for my children.
Displays, esc off, traction control service, and engine power reduced. And when accelerating it doesn't really move . It takes a while to get speed up. And i was almost run over by a tractor trailer. This just started all of a sudden. And i have only had this car for about a year. It is stated that the malibu has recalls.
My 2008 chevy malibu has door latch issues. When you close the doors, the latch will not connect and the door will fly back open. We need to keep playing with the locks for the door to eventually latch and lock. Then it also sometimes does it from the inside and you cannot open the door from the inside or the outside and you will need to keep playing with it. One day, i had to role the window down to try to open the door from the outside because it wouldn't open from this inside. This is an extreme safety hazard because in the event something catastrophic happens and the door does not open or close they way its supposed to, it can be life threatening. Expecially since i have a small son. This needs to be addressed and fast!
While driving on us-10, a high traffic freeway in phoenix az, the car reduced speed to about 30 mph. It would not accelerate above this rate! so my son was suddenly stuck in one of the passing lanes on a very busy four lane freeway. It was extremely dangerous trying to maneuver off the freeway. Several codes appeared on the dash; check engine light, reduced engine power, service traction, and something about air bags. He managed his way off the freeway and 'limped' the car home.
Driver's door would not latch shut and door would freely open. After pulling the door shut multiple times it finally latched and i could drive. When trying to exit the vehicle the inside door handle would not open the door. I had to roll my power window down to open the door from the outside. After i got out the door would not latch when i tried to close it. After multiple attempts the door would still not latch shut and i had to physically hold the door shut the rest of the way home where it never would latch. Research online indicates that there are numerous reports that the door latch/lock assemblies fail which doesn't seem safe if you can't exit the car or if it were to come unlatched while driving.
The power locks on my car are not functioning correctly. They do not lock/unlock when i need them to. I press the button on the car door and/ or on my keyless entry remote and some locks unlock/lock and some don't. It is more prevalent when the temperature is 60f and above. The issue started last summer. I thought it had subsided since it went away during the cooler months. Now that it has warmed up again it has gotten worse. The problem use to be limited to the rear driver door. Now it happens to any door with the exception of the drivers side door. While pressing the lock/unlock button the locks seem to want to work but they don't. This is especially dangerous for me since i have a 2 year old in the car with me 90% of the time. Doing an internet search it seems that lots of people have this issue. Owners having the same issues range from the 2008 to 2012 models similar to my car. Investigations this issue and finding a root cause may be beneficial even if a recall is not issued. At least owners will know what is wrong and how to fix it. I was quoted $350 per door to fix the problem and was not given a guarantee that it would actually remediate it. Which is quite ridiculous.
My 2008 chevy malibu ltz shuts down while driving and comes to s rolling stop. The steering locks up which makes it very difficult to steer it off the road. Very dangerous situation.
The check engine light came on so i took it to the shop and was told that it my catalytic converter and i only have 71000 mile on my car, shouldn'tit be still under warranty? pleas advise
Service esc service traction light came on the steering wheel locked and i almost wrecked there has been a recall for this but it closed and the dealer won't fix it no recalls have been fixed open or closed can u please help me get the fixed
I was driving my chevy malibu and started to fell my car start to shake violently and then my service esc was populating on the dash and traction control had been lost in the car. I was having difficulty breaking as if the abs break system was not working in the car.i got the car to the side of the road and ended up hitting a guard rail. I then found out that it was multiple recalls issued on my vehicle and i called the chevrolet customer support to discuss the current recall which appeared to be the issue. I was instructed that i could drop my car off at best chevrolet service center and they were aware of the recall and would assist me. I dropped my car off, explained the situation. They called me to let me know the recall wasn't the issue even thought everything i experienced was listed in the recall.
When driving the steerinwheel shakes, and when sitting still it will turn on it's own.back and forth.
The vehicle stays on and running when i cut the car off and remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle will not turn off even after the key is removed and the doors and closed. My car is currently running and there are no keys in the ignition.
I was parking my car and i proceeded to put my car in reverse "r" but the gear control would not stay locked into position, nor would the car reverse. It was moving freely between gears but would not lock into position. I then placed the gear control back into park "p" where it would stay push the emergency brake down and turned the car off. When the tow company arrived he manually put the car "shift cable" back where it needed to go in order for the car the gear control to function properly, but once again it would not stay into place. Thankfully i was in a parking lot when this occurred, but this is extremely dangerous, because if the car were to stop in the middle of the road and the shifter cable came loose i would have no way of putting the car into neutral or anything to get the car to a safe place. I had the car towed to my mechanic and he was able to partially rectify the situation.
My ignition switch went bad. All other components working fine. I drove it at 7am with no issues. Parked until 3pm, went to start and i had power but absolutely no start or crank.
The sunroof suddenly ripped from the car at hi speed( interstate);while airborne struck a winshield of a car behind me causing property damage 'the sunroof was closed and all windows rolled up so no pressure changes was not the factor .
The turn indicator switch does not hold the signal when turning left, does when turning right but does not switch off. This began after getting the steering recall fixed.
On different occasions i have sat in my vehicle with out the keys in the ignition and the blower came on then shut back off on its own. I've seen my tail lights flip on and off car locked no one in it fuel gauge not working right as well.
Everything everyone has been complaining about is wrong with my car. The alarm doesn't work. We have to manually lock the doors sometimes. Brake lights comes on and off as it wants. Just recently, 05/15/14 the car had been really slow at picking up. It was really hard to get the car to reach 60mph. But some days it'll pick up ok too? i hope they fix these issues sooner. Really disappointed.
This vehicle is having issues with the brake lights illuminating without pressing on the brake pedals. When the brake lights come on by themselves, trying to use the brakes when needed (ie slowing down, stopping) shuts the brake lights off, which could cause a major safety issue for the persons in the vehicle as well as persons in other vehicles around my vehicle. It also takes what seems to be some force to make the brake lights come back on. Sometimes shutting down the vehicle and restarting it solves the issue for a short period of time. The vehicle is also having a cruise control issue, which i am assuming is directly related to the above problem. The cruise control does not want to stay engaged when turned on. It seems this only happens when the brake lights illuminate by themselves. This is also another safety issue for the persons within the vehicle.this vehicle is also having an error that comes on advising that the traction control is off and to service the esc soon. This light comes on for no reason that i can determine. The error code that comes on is c0131. I have searched the internet and have multiple people (more than 50 at this time) that i have found that are having the same exact issues. This is a very high safety concern, that i am unsure on why this hasn't been recalled as of yet. I can imagine there are way more people out there who have just had this issue fixed on their own instead of taking their time out to report to the nhtsa for their review. I would appreciate some sort of contact to be made by this department to myself. Thank you for your assistance in these safety issues.
When i drive the car sometimes i get a message on my dash that says service traction control and service power steering. When the service power steering message comes on the speedometer says error and i cannot see how fast i'm going and the car stays in first gear.
My 2008 malibu ltz does a hard jurking then the rpm gage rises without shifting. When the car is shut off completely it has a burning smell. Also my check engine light is on but doesn't show on the dashboard.
2008 chevrolet malibu.consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory customer service at dealership for unnecessary repair work and seeks reimbursement.the consumer stated the service brake illuminated when the brake was not applied, the cruise control would not engage and the traction control light illuminated intermittently.instead of fixing the wiring harness as described in the safety recall notice the dealership replaced the brake sensor and charged him $245. 03. The consumer stated while driving, he discovered the cruise control had not been fixed., even though the technician noted everything was operable.the consumer returned to the dealer, where they kept the car for a day and a half and replaced the bcm and dtc. Updated 09/10/15*lj updated 10/2/2017
The brake lights illuminate when the brake pedal isn't pressed. When the brake pedal is pressed the brake lights are not illuminated. Taken vehicle to dealership more than 3 times in order to relearn the brake pedal position. This affects the cruise control, as it turns off because the cruise control doesn't know the brake pedal position. This affects the traction control, as it turns off because the traction control doesn't know the brake pedal position.
My sister an i was on a flight from los angeles, ca into dallas, tx at the airport we rented a car from national car rental to go onto shreveport. La to see our sister who was in her last days with her fight with cancer. We're on i-20 north driving along then all of a sudden the car steering went out of control, speeding going very fast i could not stop, the went over into the medin of i-20 steal travel fast went all the way over to the other side south i-20 still could not stop no brake we hit a car on the other side of the i-20 that what keep us from going off i-20 completely. No air bags deploy at my sister died on the spot of the crash, i was knot out and the had to be air lifted to the hospital in dallas, tx she went to the mordge in tyler,txi could not walk, shoulder broke, arm and legs we're in bad shape. The day i got out of the hospital the sister we're go to see die. Their never was a officer of the law to come an tell me any thing in regard to the crash, the gm chevrolet 2008 malibu we rented act just like the other gm vehicles in the ignition recall, the car engine, going out of control, steering i had no control , powers brakes not working i could not stop, no airbags deploy at all gm knew about the defect and my injuries and my sister death did not have to be not only that this model was not in the recall i need some answer as to way the very same thing happen to me and my in a fatal crash in this gm product a investigation need to be done and i need an wont answer to this crash, my will never be the same i need to know why please.
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.
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.
Check engine light came on, reduced engine power signage, and traction control light. Driving home on secondary street. Fixed with new sensor for throttle pedal position sensor. 2 weeks later, same lights on dash when started in the morning.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 25 mph, the service traction light illuminated and the brake lights illuminated intermittently. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle slowed down and was hesitant to accelerate after a significant amount of pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was repaired, but the issue recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.
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.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the parts needed for the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
My 2008 chevy malibu ltz shuts down while driving and comes to s rolling stop. The steering locks up which makes it very difficult to steer it off the road. Very dangerous situation.
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
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.upon purchasing the vehicle, the contact noticed oil all over the front rims and tires.the dealer reassured her that the oil came from the brakes and there was nothing to worry about.she also stated that she would not get ample gas mileage as stated at the time of purchase.while driving less than 70 mph, the accelerator pedal would not depress and the vehicle would not gain speed.on-star performed a diagnostic and found that the traction system malfunctioned.the gears would not change, there was a loud, persistent screeching noise, and smoke was coming from the front driver's side of the vehicle.the contact was able to maneuver the vehicle off the highway and take it back to the dealer for repairs.however, the failure still persists.the failure mileage was 6,000 and current mileage was less than 8,000.
As i'm driving down the freeway going about 70 mph i hear about 3 or 4 dings go off all at one time. The service esc , engine pwr reduced, service traction, and esc off warnings came on my 2008 chevy malibu lt dash as well as the traction warning light and check engine light. My car almost instantly starting to decelerate at an exceptional speed. I had to "floor it" to make it stop and then it slowly accelerated. Once i got home i googled the problem and a lot of people were saying it has to do with the fuse box or throttle body or both. I don't know what is wrong with it and i don't have a lot of extra money right now so i'm kinda stuck driving it like this for awhile since it is not under any type of warranty and i have to go to work.
While on my way to work, suddenly my traction light and service engine light came on and the reduced power notification came on moments later, the car slowed to about 10-20 mph(like it almost died but still running) and the car was shaking. I could not accelerate, i coasted into a parking lot and it was idling rough. I shut it off, waited a few moments and started it like nothing happened. I was scared and just wanted to get home and borrow another car to get to work. I was less than a mile away from home, and managed to get it home. While returning home it did the same thing but, it added a new code disabled engine. I have read these forums, and i don't have extra money to waist on replacing parts that do not fix the problem. It seems to be a common issue with gm, i don't want to be giving the run around with bs reason, i want to fix my car.
2008 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to gm recall #13036 and repair reimbursement. * ld
Started car and service traction esc lights came on.upon driving car would not accelerate as it normally does, and seemed to loose power.the engine vibrated an unusual amount, much more than normal.the next day we took the vehicle to the dealer for recall no. 13036, the htsa campaign id no. For this recall is 14v252.the dealer only replaced what was outlined in the recall, which was clip, retainer, strap, retainer.however, this had no effect on the problem.they would not further diagnose or fix the problem.
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.
My 2008 chevy malibu has a recurring brake light issue.the brake lights stay on randomly, and when you step down on the brake pedal you get no brake lights randomly.i've almost been hit countless times due to vehicles behind me not knowing when i'm actually stopping due to the brake lights being on for 20 miles straight.this is very dangerous for me and my family.
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 expectpeople 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?
Transmission 123 gear slips changes on owntry to accelerate stalls downshifts stalls also transmission control module been toldwill happen when trying to speed up or complete stop or reverse the turning signals will have to be manually stopped interfering with driving barley make. Soundsometimes forget the are on still cruise control totally waked out does what ever it wantspeed or slows on owni do know of one current recall i've made several attempts to call w no return messages the transmission control module need replacedbecause the solenoids keep getting stuck 123 mine also the core fee for this is unbelievable 300-600 for the core fee ..why are these beingsold for prices of 500-1000$ if the are being refurbishedseems to be a hot item to even find used or new if u could afford it .. These gm transmission issues are everywhere .... Why are the no recalls.. This is very unsafe shift failure 45ph to 15ph in a sec .. Or nothing the dealerships are very hard to deal with if you just want a part or infoa transmission control module part # 12678511recall 14v224000 # 14145dellen chevrolet317 462-5591 madea few calls w no response to schedule been 7 days now. Stanley chevroletpenalton in. Justin would not allowe a part # to me unless 120.$ diagnosticthen tolde to get out after a few wordsexchange so i paid for a diagnostic twice neither through gmthey told me the repair would be 1300$ over the phone doug at dellen chevroleti thk that's namegave me quote over phone ..sothere's much more the transmission and solenoids in theses cars should be recalled or flashed fixedand if uread it's been going on since 2004 and nowthe new and newer one still same problems i've had to stop oil over restart carput in neutral to shift rpms get highi live in a small town walkers to diners etc ..needs attn into
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when the ignition key was turned to the start position, the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. While driving at various speeds, when the brake pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front of the vehicle and the brake pedal vibrated and hesitated to respond without warning. On a separate occasion, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked forward independently without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 159,734. The vin was unavailable.
(esc) traction control system needs repairscomes on causing the car to reduce engine power immediately. No matter how fast you are driving. I was lucky was going around a curve on a hwy and hit a small bumb in in road when it happened to me. Took to dealership for them to fix they comb through the car they said after resetting esc they could not repeat esc code again, but told me if it keeps happening just bring back. Luckily they didn't charge me this visit but was second time to take to them. First time they said it was some other sensors and changed them which didn't fix problem. They said i had rodent damage but not enough to cut into the wires to cause the problem. They seemed clueless as to why it does this. I read other people's forms on there chevy cars and it's not just my mailbu. I was told pretty much don't trust for a two trip i had planned. They taped up some of my wires and hoped it won't happen again, but i believe this will be the start to a larger problem.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the reduced engine power warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was taken to dunn chevrolet buick (located at 3000 dustin rd, oregon, oh 43616, (419) 442-7814) where it was diagnosed that a tune up was needed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v2520000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control); however, the dealer declined to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 166,000.
According to witness, my son was stopped at a red light on a two lane main road (on each side).his 2008 chevy malibu was on the outer lane when all of a sudden veered to the left as if heading towards a driveway ( when he originally was going straight to pick up a co worker).the car immediately jerked to the right, crashing into a tree, where parts of the vehicle became embedded into the tree.my son passed away instantly.the speedometer registered 66 mph at impact. His original speed was approximately 35mph especially since he was just stopped at the light.the witness was coming from the opposite side and stopped his car when he saw my son's vehicle crossing into his lane towards oncoming traffic.
While driving on us-10, a high traffic freeway in phoenix az, the car reduced speed to about 30 mph. It would not accelerate above this rate! so my son was suddenly stuck in one of the passing lanes on a very busy four lane freeway. It was extremely dangerous trying to maneuver off the freeway. Several codes appeared on the dash; check engine light, reduced engine power, service traction, and something about air bags. He managed his way off the freeway and 'limped' the car home.
Started back in june, car started not to pick up speed when gas pedal press. Today was the worst, driving on my way from school to pick up my children from daycare, my car started jumping and car monitor stated no traction, traction off, eng power reduced, i work full time and going to school and have to kids, i can not afford to be without a vehicle. I need a response asap, a car rental or a replacement, i make car payments every month, and my car is not reliable and i believe is because of the recall, which is your responsibility to fix. I have called gm and i was told my car was still consider safe to operate.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the cruise control failed and caused the brake lights to remain illuminated. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed the brake lights flickered abnormally. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 92,500 and the current mileage was 93,000.
About a month ago my traction control light started coming on and i would have to shut the car off to reset it after that i was notified that my brake lights would stay on while i was driving and would turn off when i hit the brakes pretty much working in reverse now at the moment it is happening all the time and it is making it very unsafe for me and my child to drive in. Also when i am driving on the highway my car will shift from fifth gear down to 4th gear and i would have to switch to the manual shift mode to shift correctly due to the car not shifting correct.
I was driving to work let off the pedal cause of traffic and car started to accelerate on its own. Pressing brake barely got it to stop. I avoided a crash that day. This is a safety hazard and it doesnt give any warning nor obd codes
The main concer i have is(1)while driving and car in motion on a city street, the car accerlerated on it's own. Almost caused an accident. This has happen several more times since.(2)the car begins to slow down. I cannot drive more the 10 mile per hour, the rpm gage goes high but the car does not.(3)also, the car abs light comes on with normal driving in the city, unknown cause.(4)the car seems to have electrical issues, i've changed head lights twice, horn fuses blown multiple times, the air conditioner has gone off 3x now, and on the heat/air control panel makes a clockng noise, even if i want to use the wipers.
On multiple occasions while driving, speed doesn't change outcome, door locks will continue to lock and unlock by themselves and car alarm will go off and will set itself while driving down the road. This is very distracting to the me, the driver and to the drivers around my car. Thus potentially causing a crash. Also, the brake lights will illuminate until you press the brake pedal then they go off. This is definitely backward! the doors will unlock, sometimes. However, you will have to guess which ones will unlock. Usually, the ones that unlock are the front-right passenger and back-left passenger. The reason the unlock is because they don't lock! no one can "duplicate the problem". The driver door and right-back door sometimes are unable to be opened. This requiring me to find a door that can be opened or that did unlock and climb through to the drivers seat. All of this while making sure my autistic son and daughter remain safe in a parking lot.this is very unsafe, as i park in a parking garage several times a week on a college campus. Unfortunately, neither key less remotes work either! most recently the shifter cable has broken. The care wouldn't budge. Chevy was notified, we were told to have it towed to the closest chevy dealer. Just to be charged a diagnostic fee, we told them the problem, and they decided not to cover it under the power train like we were told would happen. Then two weeks ago, the shifter cable broke again! this seems very odd. The entire time i have had this car when i press the accelerator pedal it feels like the car is running out of gas or like its having a hard time shifting. This has been reported from the beginning with no help. So, this is my last reach out for help. As i hear about all the carjackings, cars getting stolen and robbed, i just think my car is an open invitation! please help. Chevy wouldn't help us even under warranty.
On 3/15/21 my daughter was driving her2008 malibu down 787 interstate when tax started going up an down engine raising for no reason also that same month when you turn sharp to go into a turn steering had mind of its own an you can here a lot of rattling up under dash on drivers side.
The brake lights come on without braking and go off when you brake. The cruise control shuts off when the brake lights come on without pushing the brake peddle. The traction control warning light on the dash comes on also when the brake lights luminates.
My wife and i were traveling on interstate 40 going around 75-80 mph when the cruise control disabled by itself.i could not get it to engage and noticed the tail lights were illuminated.the only way they would go off was to apply a little pressure to the brake pedal.the cruise control will still not work and the brake lights are staying illuminated.also when braking at high speeds the entire car occasionally shakes and does not brake properly.i have been fortunate enough that i have not needed to apply the brakes in such a manner to avoid an accident.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the check engine and abs warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that when the front driver seat was adjusted, all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. While at a traffic stop, the brake was applied but the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 124,169.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 40 mph, the traction control and engine warning indicators illuminated without warning, and the vehicle shook. An independent mechanic replaced the throttle body and accelerator pedal. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Modern vehicles are built with the sun visor built into the ceiling of the vehicle to avoid "scalping" the occupants during a crash.however, on my 2008 chevy malibu ltz, the visor isnot built into the ceiling and has the ability to "scalp" someone when they are involved in a traffic crash. This appears to be a design defect on this new model.
I have bought this chevrolet malibu 2008 brand new car two months ago. When i bought it i drove the car and i asked the customerrepresentative if there is something on the windshield. The rep. From dean myers said is nothing and it gets off when is detailed. Is unsafe to drive like that as i can not see clear through all the windshields so i got the car in for inspection. They said is not their fault and called a gm representative. They said is not their fault as well. At the end they advised me to get in touch with my insurance as it could have been an "acid rain or something".the car was like this when i bought it and i bought lifetime warranty for insideoutside. This is a ridiculous resolution for my problem. I didn't noticed though this problem got worst when they rust proof it.do not buy from dean mayers car dealer from toronto!!!
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle, the wiper transmission failed to work. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the wiper transmission, but the failure recurred. The contact also stated that the front driver side door lock failed to work. The dealer replaced the door lock mechanism, but the failure recurred. The contact had to close the door with force to get the door to secure. The contact also had to roll down the windows to ensure the door was locked and unlocked. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,768.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.in temperatures of 40 and below ice formed inside of the vehicle instead of outside. The defroster was turned on , but it does not clear the glass because there was no filter on the instrument control panel.a technician from the dealer stated they were not certain if there was a filter on the instrument control panel, or only on the door. The failure mileage was 30,000.
I have bought this chevrolet malibu 2008 brand new car two months ago. When i bought it i drove the car and i asked the customerrepresentative if there is something on the windshield. The rep. From dean myers said is nothing and it gets off when is detailed. Is unsafe to drive like that as i can not see clear through all the windshields so i got the car in for inspection. They said is not their fault and called a gm representative. They said is not their fault as well. At the end they advised me to get in touch with my insurance as it could have been an "acid rain or something".the car was like this when i bought it and i bought lifetime warranty for insideoutside. This is a ridiculous resolution for my problem. I didn't noticed though this problem got worst when they rust proof it.do not buy from dean mayers car dealer from toronto!!!
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the sunroof was leaking and caused the computer board to become corroded. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the drain hoses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.
My 2008 chevy malibu have had numerous problems starting with rim bent, leaky roof, wet floor, burnt wire unable to start car. The left rear door lock was inoperative. The dealer replaced the door lock actuator and the sun roof drain was clogged. Updated 05/12/10.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While parked, the contact noticed water leaking from the sunroof and into the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 99,467 .
The sunroof in my 2008 chevy malibu began rattling when in full open position.it finally exploded, spraying the entire passenger compartment (and myself) with glass.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the wheel well broke and caused the vehicle to shake. The dealer replaced the rim and stated that they would send to the manufacturer to see what caused the failure and whether it was covered under the warranty. The failure occurred on the front passenger side 17 inch rim. The vin was not available at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage and current mileages were 41000.
Regular headlights do not work. They were going off then on for at least 3 weeks. Shutting off on the freeway 3 times. Forcing me to use my high beams. Please review your recall to include my 2008 also.tire sensor problems since i got the car. 3 years ago.
I have a 2008 chevy malibu that has some steering issues. The steering wheel will jerk back and forth while driving or while sitting still, steering wheel makes a popping noise when turning. 2 of the 4 door locks completely quit working electronically. So many more problems, this car is a lemon and gm and the government should be ashamed for making this vehicle car of the year.
If i drive real fast whenever it rain it'll say power steering service traction off my car would slid as i pull off from a complete stop . It's hard for my car to turn and it's triggering my check engine light .on the highway wheels and tires shake
Air bar warning light and tire sensor warning lite both came on at the same time.took vehicle to dealer and was advised that that the drivers side air bag was faulty.
Went i bought the car had been give problem now the car smell like is leaking gas and the airbag system turn on my front wheel crack went i turn right or left i took to the dealership they said they fix the problem but still does same thing they don't help anything make me waste my time my car i peace [xxx] i wanted my all my money back.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu.while driving 40 mph, the hub caps snapped off of the wheels.as a result, the hub caps rubbed against the outside of the wheels and caused the sidewalls to become worn.the contact is concerned that a blow out may occur.the current and failure mileages were 19,000.
My 2008 chevy malibu have had numerous problems starting with rim bent, leaky roof, wet floor, burnt wire unable to start car. The left rear door lock was inoperative. The dealer replaced the door lock actuator and the sun roof drain was clogged. Updated 05/12/10.
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