The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. After starting the vehicle with the transmission in park(P), the gear shift indicator indicated that the transmission was in drive(D). The transmission was shifted into drive(D), and the vehicle jerked and the engine revved loudly, but the vehicle failed to move. The TPMS and check engine warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the gear shifter was loose while shifting, and the vehicle rolled forward while parked. The contact shifted the gear shifter back and forth and then shifted into park(P) before the proper gear was recognized. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V460000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.
2010 Chevrolet Malibu transmission problems
133 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 74,200. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 133
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 74,200
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission13
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Malibu transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Jerking 32Transmission failure 18Hesitation 15Won't shift 14Slipping 6Harsh shifting 5
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
- What is wrong
- General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.
- Risk
- If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'PARK' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'PARK.' The vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace the shift cable as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 9, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑521‑7300.
Recall number 12V460000 · Recall details
What 2010 Chevrolet Malibu owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
• Yes, the vehicle is available for inspection upon request. • The failure of the power steering system made it extremely difficult to steer the vehicle, especially at lower speeds, which put my safety and the safety of others at risk by increasing the likelihood of an accident. It would turn on and go off by itself at random spurts, which was very unusual. • No, the problem has not been reproduced by another dealer. • The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer’s service department. As well as, not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives. • No it just randomly had a warning light one day when I got in it to crank it like a normal day. But never warned me before hand, but when it did come on, But it appeared on the dashboard indicating a power steering issue, and abs and brake warning light. The abs and brake warning light first appeared about two weeks before the complete failure of the system. Which I became without a vehicle for about 3 months because of it.
My airbag light just recently came on driver frontal airbag may explode the federal safety agency-19001900 Power steering the federal safety agency- 14E044000 u joint premature failure Electrical system all out of wack NHSTA-14V252000 bcm resistance result in voltage fluctuations in brake Power train- the federal safety agency 12V460000 4 speed automatic transmission the tabs on transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate with an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 126,000.
Dealer not assisting in recall repairs that weren’t corrected.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift into reverse as needed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed and was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.
The passenger light beam will not come on it also messes with my radio it turns it to the aux I keep replacing the Bub in the harness and it's still not working not not to mention the car felt like a lost of power due to I guess the trance when turning a corner or pulling off. The air bag light comes on a few days and turn off.
One day I was on the highway with my kids and the power steering light came on and my wheel locked and it was very hard to turn it. It was very scary going 50 MPH trying to get off a exit and not being able to turn my wheel. I needed just have to let my car sit because I cld not afford the cost to get it fixed and I didn't do anything to cause that I called chevy gave them my VIN number and they said there wasn't a recall but I see ppl with malibu's have the same issue . This cld have been deadly me and my 2 kids could have gotten severely hurt that's not okay that this happened
The power steering sensor stop's steering during driving and traction loss. This car is very dangerous and costly to repair. I pray nobody dies from this. I see many complaints about this from other owners.
Slow to accelerate then jerks forward .car has65000 on it no transmission leaks plus the transmission is sealed .no dip stick to check level.dealer said that's because it's a sealed unit.they aslo said l dont have to change it just yet.low miles.however I've heard this years transmission are very bad.
Questions about the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu transmission
Does the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 133 complaints about the transmission of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2010 Chevrolet Malibu transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 74,200 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 12V460000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Malibu have bad transmission?
The Chevrolet Malibu model years with the most transmission complaints are 2018 (171 complaints), 2016 (166 complaints) and 2017 (139 complaints).
Other 2010 Chevrolet Malibu problems
Steering 454Electrical 295Driver assistance 244Brakes 199Lights 195Airbags 144Engine 126Acceleration 116Body 44Fuel system 39Wheels 33Seats 25Visibility 24Locks 17Seat belts 16Suspension 13Tires 7
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