I drive a chevy malibu 2010. Around 3 pm I had barely drop of my wife at her work site. When I was doing a u turn to head back home I had the reverse gear to back up but has soon has I put the drive gear my car wouldn't move. I tried the rest of the gears but none work. I was stuck in the middle of the street blocking traffic. My car is like stuck in the parking gear mode and even though I try the other driving gears none of them work. I called the agency and they told me to call a tow truck to bring it in. I told the agent to do all the recall that were out for my vehicle. The agent said he would call me when this was done. It's been 2 days and I haven't heard anything from my car till this point. I was looking up the recalls and found one with this exact problem but it's only for chevy malibu 2013.this recall number is 14048. I wanted to know if there is going to be a recall for the 2010 models. The miles on my vehicle are approximately about 43,300.
2010 Chevrolet Malibu transmission complaints
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The automatic transmission would shift into neutral while at red lights and/or driving without warning. I reported it to my dealer and because the technicians could not replicate or get an error message I was dismissed. Upon dismissal at the dealership the transmission disengaged again. I notified onstar and refused to move the car without a tow. Only then did my dealer begrudgingly replace my transmission, however, they did not bolt it down. Another dealer finished the repair. I have since traded the vehicle, however, considering what is going on with general motors, this is another model that should be investigated.
Multiple error messages appearing in dashboard electrical burning smell with dash computer giving out random error messages stating service airbag and service engine soon burned out my battery. Gear shift makes loud booming noise when putting in gear while driving car jolts and hesitates to shift gears. Chevrolet dealership refuses to check the car diagnostic without charging per module.
While driving my 2010 chevy malibu lt (ecotech engine), the engine starts to stutter and the ESC shuts off and claims it needs servicing. The ESC will go on and off randomly. The check engine light comes on as well. I have had the codes read multiple times and changed multiple parts but to no avail. It keeps stating that there is a misfire in cylinder 1. Have changed spark plugs and coil packs. The stuttering happens at all speeds, including while accelerating and idling. There's also been times of tough steering as if the power steering is not working properly. I have noticed it happens more often in late spring through summer when the temperatures outside are higher. I have checked and there is not a crack in the head gasket or the head.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed and the engine reduced power light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,906.
The contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely rough to turn. Additionally, the air bag warning light would illuminate intermittently and the battery continued to drain prematurely. The contact also stated that the rear suspension was unstable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times but the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact was traveling on the highway when the rear suspension failure recurred and the vehicle swayed violently toward the driver's side of the vehicle. The steering wheel seized and as the contact applied force to the steering wheel, the steering wheel seized and the contact crashed into a tree. The air bags only partially deployed. The driver sustained severe injuries and the jaws of life were used to remove an injured passenger from the vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v460000 (power train). The contact received the recall notification after the crash occurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failures several times but to no avail. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000. *tr updated 3/3/15*cn updated 07/06/2017
Trans appears to be slipping ...when accelerating car does not move ..car bucks when gears shift.
So about 2 months ago the service traction light came on briefly and didn't come back on for a while. Then about 2 weeks ago it started going off almost everytime I drove. I brought it to the dealership that I bought it in kannapolis, nc called classic chevrolet on 5/3/14. They said I could pay 98.00 to get it hooked up to the computer reader, but the light was off so I decided I didn't really have 98.00 to waste. As it had been hooked up to a code reader when the light was off before and didn't read anything. There is an option to turn off the traction control so I was driving with it off. We went to michigan on 5/8/14 it was driving fine. Light never came on. When we were in michigan it started going on again, again driving with the traction control off. It was hooked up to a computer and no codes came up and light goes off when you turn it off and never came back on our whole way home. Nothing felt or sounded different with the driving. Driving fine to drop off our son at practice this morning 5/17/14, turned on car to go pick him up and couldn't reverse, but would go forward. I had my husband and his brother push us out of the driveway and it was driving fine for the first 3 blocks, then started to chug and wouldn't shift correctly leaving a stop light. I turned around on a circle drive. We live on a culdesac so I pulled ahead of our house, so we could push it back in the drive way. When my husband came back out it was like locked, we couldn't push it in reverse. Then it wouldn't go forward. My husband unhooked the battery and was able to reverse with struggle and pull into the driveway with struggle. During all of this, the brakes have been illuminating when not being pushed and sometime they don't even work.
2010 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to transmission malfunction. *smd the consumer stated a recall was issued regarding the transmission. However, she never received a letter. Also, the air bag illuminated and the dealer attempted to fix the problem twice, with no resolution. The consumer also stated the seat would move while driving. She stated there was rust on the seat track. The dealer claimed the seat was working properly.
While stopped engine light came on. Proceeding to 20 to 30 MPH, forward motion disengaged and RPM went above 3k with any motion. Power train grinded and staggered to motion. Stopped and called for tow.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle hesitated while the contact was attempting to pass another vehicle. Also, the contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to shift properly while being driven uphill. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the transmission software needed to be updated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 9,375 and the current mileage was unknown.
The tps sensor was shot. The warranty didn't cover it. I got stranded on the highway at night because my car was bucking and I got scared because the power of the engine kept fluctuating. I later read about many other malibu owners that have had the same problem. This is a safety issue and should be looked at seriously by gm!
The vehicle is a 2010 chevy malibu with less then 61,000 miles on it. I purchased the vehicle last year and the transmission has went out on it 3 times within a month. All three times I have taken it to an certified chevrolet dealership. After the second time they fixed my transmission the steering shaft was loose and I could have been killed or killed someone. After about 4 days after repairs the transmission will go out again. The car is not even 5 years old with 61,000 miles on it. This is truly disappointing, and it has cost me money and time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a reduction in engine power as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where unknown repairs were performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 1v460000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 143,700.
The rack and pinion on drivers side end rattles at slow speed. I have tried 3 different brand front brakes and all have squeaked,the transmission cooler line started leaking.the car has 69,000 on it as of now 1/26/2013. Dealer want fix any of the problem under the drive train warranty. Also has cold start engine knock.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that he received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v460000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)). The contact attempted to have the vehicle repaired but the dealer advised that they did not have the necessary parts readily available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that she received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v460000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)). The contact attempted to have the vehicle repaired but she was advised by the dealer that the parts needed to complete the recall repair would not become available until january 2013. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu . The contact was driving 10 MPH when the vehicle failed to accelerate properly in other gears when shifting. The vehicle also lunged forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 47,800 and the current mileage was 54,000.
Transmission forgets how to shift when driving uphill at around 65 MPH and rpms start bouncing between 2000 to 2400 RPM. This will continue for quite some time and typically happens when outdoor ambient temp is above 90f. This problem causes a serious safety issue on the highway as cars are bearing down on you at 70 MPH plus and your car refuses to accelerate. This car is a death box and disaster waiting to happen. I guess before anyone will do anything about it people have to die first. This vehicle has been to the dealership more than 4 times for the issue and they always say it can't be replicated and have reprogrammed the computer. The 2010 chevy malibu is a lemon! The problem began occurring after 1000 miles and we have given up taking it to the dealer to get fixed. It is obvious they have no clue how to fix it and refuse to acknowledge the problem. We now have 19000 miles on it and the problem never goes away. I wish we could burn this car to the ground. I have documented many other malibu 2.4l owners with the same issue.
In hot weather - over 90 f - on inclines at 40-60 MPH the car surges, acceleration repeatedly surges and hesitates and RPM occilates rapidly between 2000-2500 RPM. Problem is intermitant and difficult to reproduce. Refered to by others as RPM bounce. Occured approx 10 times summer 2010 and approx 8 times summer 2011 to date. See public discussion of this issue at chevy mailibu forum at http://www.chevymalibuforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4843
2010 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle transmission problem *tgw the consumer stated while driving 30- 40 MPH frequent shifts in the transmission were strong enough to exhibit a slight buck. The dealer was unable to diagnose the problem.
I own a 2010 chevrolet malibu while driving 38 MPH when I took my foot off the accelerators the car lost power and after I depressed after a few minutes the vehicle speed increased this has happened numerous time my wife is afraid to drive it I took it to the dealer the dealer first said it was the transmission when I took it back to have it repaired general motors said it was in the computer it did not solve the problem I then was told to use hi test fuelthe current mileage is 1923.
2010 chevy malibu ltz v6 3.6l has hard gear shift up and down around 15 MPH, 35 MPH, 50 MPH, more noticeably at 15 and 35 MPH. This problem, so I assume, also causes the car to accelerate on its own after braking and letting off of the brake to coast around these speeds. When attempting to accelerate the vehicle hesitates and then "lurches" forward into gear. I'm afraid this may cause a rear end collision. Vehicle has been taken to dealership multiple times to investigate/repair problem. Dealership and gm claim this is "normal performance" for this vehicle.
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled and began to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be repaired. The dealer reprogrammed the computer and told the contact to only use high grade gasoline. The failure continued. The contact called the manufacturer who was currently exploring other remedies. The failure mileage was approximately 1,900. Updated 01/31/11 *bf updated 02/11/11
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving 38 MPH he took his foot off of the accelerator pedal and the vehicle stalled after depressing the gas pedal after the vehicle speed increased. He stated that he had experienced the failure numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, the dealer reprogrammed the computer system, but the failure continued to occur. Report 71-872396053 was filed with the manufacturer who stated that they were aware of the failure which was associated with the transmission. The failure mileage was 300 and the failure mileage was 17,000. Updated 01/13/11*lj the consumer stated the issue was resolved. Updated 03/23/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the transmission would intermittently shift into fourth gear when driving 20 MPH and over, causing the transmission to jerk and pull the vehicle with a strong forward force. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times yet the failure was unable to be duplicated. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 1,300 and the current mileage was 6,333. Updated 12/15/10. *lj the consumer stated at times, the transmission would miss gears. Updated 12/27/10
I just took delivery of a 2010 malibu with 50 miles on the odometer. After leaving the dealership I went to accelerate onto a highway. At this time the car didn't move. The engine didn't rev and the trans felt like it was in neutral. Next the trans slammed into gear and the car accelerated as it should. Not too safe.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle independently shifted into neutral for approximately 10 seconds and would not accelerate. Approximately 10 seconds later, the vehicle began to accelerate as normal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the solenoid was faulty. The authorized dealer was waiting for the manufacturers permission to replace the solenoid. The failure and current mileages were 3,000. Updated 10/13/10*bf updated 10/19/10
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving 19 MPH there was a noise in the transmission and around the tires. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice who stated that they were unable to duplicate the failure. A mechanic test drove the vehicle and stated that the noise was coming from the transmission; however, since the mileage was low, they could not repair the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 8,000.
I purchased a 2010 chevy malibu on monday june 28th at finnegan chevrolet in houston texas. At the time of purchase it had 14 miles on the odometer. My family and I started to drive back home to kentucky and at about 300 miles on the unit, the speedometer started to act up with fluctuations and then dropped to 0, upon which we called on-star as an emergency and they checked the vehicle and they said we could continue to drive it and have it checked within 24 hours. We stopped for gas and restarted our travel when at 450 it started becoming worse. We checked again with on-star and they said it had 3 error singles but we should be able to make it back. At 491 miles, the transmission completely failed while driving at 75 miles and hour and almost created an accident but my son was able to bring the car to a stop. We didn't continue but had the car towed to gwatney chevy in jacksonville, ar. They next day we were told it was a computer malfunction and they road tested the car and it would make it to kentucky. I took over driving and just 5 miles down the road, lost complete drivetrain/transmission control at 72 miles per hour in a construction zone and almost had an accident again do to the drop in speed. This is two episodes with this vehicle in 24 hours and no assurance from the manufacture it wouldn't happen again. The car is back in gwatney chevy in jacksonville, ar.
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