2008 Chevrolet Malibu acceleration problems

Filed Apr 8, 2026 · Acceleration · ID

Vehicle accelerated on its own. Only able to stop by turning off the ignition. It was cold at the time 8-15degrees F.

Filed Feb 19, 2022 · Acceleration, Electrical · MO

I was driving down hwy 79 and all of a sudden my car traxtion control light, service ESC,service traction, and,engine reduce power and check engine light came on.

Filed Apr 25, 2021 · Acceleration, Brakes · 240,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Mar 21, 2021 · Acceleration · TX

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.

Filed Mar 21, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · 157,341 miles · NY

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.

Filed Sep 5, 2020 · Acceleration, Steering · 15 miles · IN

Transmission 123 gear slips changes on own try to accelerate stalls downshifts stalls also transmission control module been told will 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. Sound sometimes forget the are on still cruise control totally waked out does what ever it want speed or slows on own I do know of one current recall I've made several attempts to call w no return messages the transmission control module need replaced because the solenoids keep getting stuck 123 mine also the core fee for this is unbelievable 300-600 for the core fee ..why are these being sold for prices of 500-1000$ if the are being refurbished seems 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 info a transmission control module part # 12678511 recall 14v224000 # 14145 dellen chevrolet 317 462-5591 made a few calls w no response to schedule been 7 days now. Stanley chevrolet penalton in. Justin would not allowe a part # to me unless 120.$ diagnostic then tolde to get out after a few words exchange so I paid for a diagnostic twice neither through gm they told me the repair would be 1300$ over the phone doug at dellen chevrolet I thk that's name gave me quote over phone .. So there's much more the transmission and solenoids in theses cars should be recalled or flashed fixed and if u read it's been going on since 2004 and now the new and newer one still same problems I've had to stop oil over restart car put in neutral to shift rpms get high I live in a small town walkers to diners etc ..needs attn into

Filed May 21, 2020 · Acceleration, Electrical · 150,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed Oct 30, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 131,500 miles · AR

(ESC) traction control system needs repairs comes 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.

Filed Sep 11, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 166,000 miles · OH

Tl* 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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Feb 4, 2019 · Acceleration · 98,500 miles · CA

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.