Tl*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.
2008 Chevrolet Malibu electrical complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 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.
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.
2008 chevy malibu 4 cylinder has electronic power steering. This morning driving to work it ripped the steering wheel out of my wife's hands if she had been going more than 35mph she would have ran into a ditch. I went and met her and drove it home it violently jerked backed and forth on me as well. Good think we were not on the interstate going 70mph someone would have probably died.
Tl*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.
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.
My 2008 chevy malibu have had numerous problems starting with rim bent, leaky roof, wet floor, burnt wire unable to start car. *tr 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.
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.
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 occurrences from continuing before someone is killed.
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.
Tl*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. *lj the consumer stated if felt as though the brakes were locking up. The traction control light illuminated. Updated 03/20/09.
Tl*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 10/14/08 *bf updated 10/23/08.
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.
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