1998 Chevrolet Malibu: transmission slipping

Filed May 23, 2004 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · LA

Automatic transmission slipping at 80,000 miles.

Filed Jun 24, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · WI

Brake problem, ABS faulty as well, transmission slippage. Electrical system faulty I.e.; AC fan does not turn on until turned to 3, theft system intermittent. Many people have posted these same problems. Is it going to have to take a death before something is done?

Filed Sep 5, 2001 · Brakes · KY

Vehicle is slipping or giving when brakes are applied. When starting up ABS light flashes on and off. Brake pedal goes further to the floor than normal. Also, pads were replaced 6 months ago. Problem has been intermittent for 1year.

Filed Jan 14, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · CT

Engine stalls when driving or parked dealer coudn't remake problem, rough engine vibrations when car is at idle, transmission slips on numeruse occasions.

Filed Jan 4, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · MN

Vehicle experienced several transmission related problems, consumer stated while pushing accelerator from a complete stop, engine would rev up but vehicle would not move, after a couple of seconds, the transmission would engage, this would also happen while driving, transmission experienced slipping, dealer rebuilt transmission, also, left front axle boot was torn, dealer replaced the left inner tripod joint boot. Gas cap tether broke, dealer replaced gas cap. Vehicle would vibrate while braking, dealer replaced warped rotors and front brakes, the right front caliper was later replaced due to a torn piston boot. Oil was leaking from the front crankshaft seal, dealer replaced seal. Steering column tilt housing bowl assembly machined improperly from factory causing tilt wobble, also caused a popping noise. Consumer heard a clunk noise from rear when going over bumps, dealer replaced both lower control arms.