2008 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to gm recall #13036 and repair reimbursement. * ld
2008 Chevrolet Malibu transmission complaints
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Tl* 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 chevrolet malibu. Consumer states he received 2 recall notices and has been experiencing problems with his vehicle that are outlined in the recall notice.
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).
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact received recall notifications for the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v460000 (power train), the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), and the federal safety agency 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.
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 expect people 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 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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e044000 (steering) and the federal safety agency 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.
Tl* 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 the federal safety agency 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.
Rec'd two safety recall notices for this vehicle. 2 months apart. Local dealer does not have parts, we will be notified when available are we going to have an accident before parts are available?
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact received recall notices for the federal safety agency 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.
Tl* 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 the federal safety agency 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.
Tl* 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.
Tl* 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
Tl* 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 the federal safety agency 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.
Tl* 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 the federal safety agency campaign number 12v460000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 10/07/14*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. Updated 3/16/2015
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 research they 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?
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 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.
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.
Tl* 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 recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v460000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 99,928.
Door locks stop working two years ago, noise with steering and power train. Every time I turn it makes a crazy noise.
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.
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. .
Tl* 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.
2008 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to transmission recall notice and seeks reimbursement for repairs. *smd 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 06/10/13 *bf updated 06/17/2013 *js
Tl* 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 the federal safety agency 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency 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.
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