The power steering in the vehicle jumps from left to right going down the road. It is very hard to maintain your lane when this happens. It happens at all different points whether the car has been running or just started, it can last up to 30 min. Quit then start again it is very unsafe. My catalytic converter has also gone out in this car. It looses transmission power, doesn't accelerate promptly. When we first got the car we had it in the shop for the back trim leaking, trunk release not working, the car wouldn't start do to the aftermarket alarm the dealer ship placed on it, and the paint peeled. No I am having major issues and it is out of warranty. I will never buy another chevy. This was the worst mistake ever and those car is unsafe to drive.
2008 Chevrolet Malibu engine complaints
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Tl* 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.
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.
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.
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