2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic problems, complaints & recalls

2014-09-19 · Electrical System:ignition:switch

“tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu classic. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the vehicle was repaired, but the contact was not satisfied with the remedy. when the key was inserted in the ignition, there was no support to maintain the stability of the key. the failure occurred f…”

2014-07-05 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 100,000 mi

“a safety hazard exists due to power door locks not locking/unlocking consistently on three out of four doors of the vehicle. the problem could cause occupants, particularly children in the rear seats, to become trapped during an emergency. *tr…”

2014-06-26 · Suspension · 74,000 mi · 💥 crash

“i was t boned by another vehicle going the wrong way on a one way. i then was sent up a curb 35 mph hitting a tree head on dragging the car down the tree then went up a small hill almost ending up in someones porch. i passed out at some point. not one airbag went off in my vehicle. i contacted gm and they requested pictures first. i sent pictu…”

2014-06-26 · Power Train · 77,000 mi

“i have had to drive my car to the dealership to have them to release my key from the ignition a couple time and never thought anything of it, but in june the beginning the key wouldn't come out. so i called the dealer to find out i had to replace the ignition switch alone with my shift that cost me 884.00 dollars. they claim no warranties. i called…”

2014-03-31 · Electrical System · 65,000 mi

“the ignition switch has been difficult to move from off to start position and the gear shift has been difficult to move into gear; this has occurred for a couple of years. i called previously and was told that my vin wasn't part of any recall. i have to believe that gm hasn't recognized that this vin also has an issue, but just hasn't identifie…”

2014-03-28 · Steering · 97,600 mi

“i feel that i experienced the same power steering failure that affected other malibus (and chevrolets) and that my repair should have been covered under chevrolet special bulletin #10183. however, something about my vehicle's build kept my vin from being included in the range for this extended coverage. i first experienced problems on february…”

2014-03-13 · Steering · 112,000 mi · 💥 crash

“i lost power steering when i was driving on a semi curve while raining lightly. the car kept going to the left and i could not steer. i pressed brakes and car spun. i almost hit a sign on the opposite direction. thank god nothing happened to me nor my son. there were no other cars involved either. there was a truck coming on the opposite direction …”

2013-09-04 · Electrical System · 41,000 mi

“my husband and i have a 2008 chevrolet malibu (purchased new) with 41,000 miles. recently, i noticed my back door car locks did not work. i called the dealer and am told we need new actuators; no recall as it is not a safety issue. i disagree - pressing a lock on your door should lock your door. plus when i manually lock the doors, if an emergenc…”

2013-08-01 · Structure · 2,000 mi

“when we purchased the malibu ltz v6 fully loaded , leather seats all the upgraded options i thought i was getting a "excellent" car. i was delusional ! within a couple of months i had a problem with my radio, and components in the radio saying" aux input device" and it kept turning on and off ! i called chevrolet in green cove springs florida and a…”

2013-07-21 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 57,200 mi

“door locks are failing to lock and unlock, with the key fob or, with the inside switch, from the drivers side or from either one of the three other doors. this is a major safety issue as, if someone is about to get robbed, raped, beat up or a car jacking is about to occur and, the door locks fails to lock or unlock then, someone could get raped, i…”