2010 Chevrolet Malibu: complete transmission failure

Filed Aug 19, 2023 · OK

Transmission went out at 88740 miles. Paid over $3000 for it and there are still issues. This car is junk. I feel chevy should have repair all these issues on this car. Now it's the throttle body and transmission issues. It's non stop issues. I Baby this car out of fear to no avail.

Filed Jan 21, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · 103,000 miles · SD

I was stopped,went to accelerate,and sudden hard shift as it accelerated. After a few miles,lost all gears after 2nd gear.on interstate at time when lost gears & close to getting into major accident. Took it to asc certified mechanic to learn that the transmission failed,wiring from battery to started burned up,battery failurem alternator failed, and ECM failed as well. Repair cost approx $4600.00. Service airbag light & check engine light on also & p0013 code. Looked up veh history, shows recalls on some of this were supposedly performed, but hard to believe. 6 speed transmission, so gm won't honor.

Filed Jun 14, 2019 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 98,000 miles · AL

Transmission failure, car will turn off on interstate or highway without warning, car will shut down while driving , roll backwards, won't accelerate. Had to get towed 3 times! After new transmission , sensors and fuel pump injector , the car is still doing the same thing ! This is a safety hazard and a lack of responsibility for defected products and price gauging mechanics ! Problem is still existing. I see this car is under many recalls and the transmission was built in korea!

Filed Mar 11, 2019 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · IL

Takata recall my 2010 chevy malibu was in park and turned off. Turned on the car put it in drive and drive tondrive forward and the car wouldn't move. It sounds like it's accelerating but the car won't move at all. Put car in park and it will reverse fine. Goes into park and works in neutral. Anytime I try to go forward the car won't go anywhere. It's not making any sounds everything sounds normal. I have been told I need a new transmission by a couple different car shops and that the trasmossion cooling pipe is broken by chevy.

Filed Dec 7, 2018 · Brakes, Steering · NH

On 12. 06. 2018 the power steering code c0454. Last year nov. 2018, it was the timing chain, then the ESC, which is still unresolved , then I had to put in a new transmission.

Filed Mar 11, 2018 · Body, Brakes · UT

Defective door latches. Both driver side front and back door problems since I purchased my 2010 chevrolet malibu back in 2012. Driver door would not open or not shut. Contacted gm twice and no assistance from gm. I purchased a aftermarket door latch and replaced the driver door latch in jan 2018 and have no more problem since. Driver back door I have not been able to open since 2015 and because the back door wont open, there is no way to replace the latch. If a fire or accident happens there is no exit from drivers side back door. Without warning on a 7 year old vehicle, the transmission failed in aug 2017 136000 miles. Expensive replacement.

Filed Feb 16, 2018 · Transmission · 71,694 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission failed. The dealer (chevrolet 21, 1100 hellertown rd, bethlehem, pa 18015) was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,694.

Filed Nov 27, 2017 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 65,505 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. After a complete stop with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, but could not be diagnosed due to no warning sensors. A day later, an unknown indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent auto shop where it was confirmed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The mechanic recommended the vehicle be taken to a transmission independent dealer. The contact called a local dealer (don brown chevrolet, 2244 s kings highway blvd, st. Louis, mo, 63110) where it was determined that the vehicle was not under warranty. No further assistance was offered. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic and the transmission was rebuilt. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 8-3433690388. The dealer could not assist and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 65,505.

Filed Nov 25, 2017 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · CT

I purchased a brand new 2010 chev malibu 2lt seven years ago. It's automatic, has low miles, well serviced, and excellent upkeep. Since ownership, I've not had any major problems. However, recently, while driving, and going from low to highway speed, I noticed the car intermittently "jerked". It seemed almost as if gears were slipping and getting stuck. I thought, this couldn't be safe. Unfortunately, I had to get my towed for service after the vehicle wouldn't move because it wouldn't change gears. After having the diagnosed, I was told the transmission failed due to some "internal defect" in it. I could not believe it! Absolutely unconscionable! I did some research and learned gm had some recalls between 2008 - 2010 due to transmission problems. I loved my malibu 2lt prior to receiving this news about the transmission. It appears, gm needs to take another look at the safety and performance on the transmissions of the 2010 malibu.

Filed Nov 18, 2017 · Transmission · 153,000 miles · MI

While in motion on the freeway, my vehicle began would not speed up when I stepped on the gas. The car revved up but it would not speed up. I continued to slow down as cars approached me from behind. I was afraid they might hit me so I moved to the side of the road. I tried to accelerate while on the side of the road but it would only rev up and not move. I switched the gearshift several times between park, neutral, reverse and drive. I could only go a few feet at a time. The car was towed to my parents house and sits there today because mechanics said that I needed a new transmission.

Filed Oct 2, 2017 · Acceleration, Transmission · 76,633 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle lacked forward momentum. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the wave plate in the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,633. *ln consumer stated on 9/17/11 car not getting power. Made loud noise drove appox. 15 miles. Took cat to menke motor, transmission failed had engine repaired for $2300.00 updated 7/24/18

Filed Sep 15, 2017 · Steering, Transmission · 52,000 miles · MD

Power steering failed for the second time on september 10, 2017. I had to replace the steering column in november 2016 for the same condition. There is a recall for chevy malibus up until the 2009 model year and clearly there is a weakness in the 2010. This failure was while I was parked in a tight spot and couldn't get out. I restarted the car until it recalibrated, but it will undoubtedly go again. Repeat of previous problem. Also had to replace the transmission after complete failure at 48,000 miles in january 2017. That was a mere $4600. It failed while in motion, but fortunately I was uphill from my home and I was able to roll it to the curb.