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27 messages, Last post on Dec 07, 2009 at 3:03 PM
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I have a 2008 Malibu 2LT with the 2.4 4cyl. I was wondering if any other Malibu owners are having transmission problems.Thanks
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Replying to: Tayle (Jan 28, 2009 5:55 pm)
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I read all their reports about the 'New' Malibu for 2008. Since buying one, the info on them has been right on the head. I really love this vehicle and I usually don't fall in love with cars. I ordered a 6 cly in the LT2 series. This vehicle has got fantastic excelleration when needed. ( Getting out onto highways from a short runway). it's extremely quiet inside, solid handling on the road. Interior was very nice. Seats comfortable. There is nothing negitive so far I can say. (So Far) Chev scored a hit when they came out with the 2008 Malibu. 
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Replying to: pao (Jan 29, 2009 6:34 am) |
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My 08 LT2 Malibu is back in the shop for a second time in four weeks with the same problem. The door ajar warning comes on and won't go off. Then when you shut the car off and lock the doors the panic alarm goes off every few minutes. The car thinks that a door open and you have to shut off the alarm every 15 minutes. The first time in they replaced a door switch kit in the passenger door and all was good till yesterday. Today they tell me they are removing the center console to trace some wiring because they are stumped. Anyone else have a problem like this? Isn't it three times for the same problem covered under lemon law? thedeckdog
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Replying to: deckdog (Feb 17, 2009 3:43 pm) |
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I recently purchased a 2009 Malibu LTZ with a 6 cyl and 6 speed transmission. When driving in speeds between 40 and 55 the ride is very jerky and seems like it is hunting to get into the right gear even though it is in Drive. This is especially noticeable on smooth black top roads. The car has 9,000 miles on it. We have taken it back to the dealership 3 times, but they are unable to find the problem. No codes show on their computers so the problem cannot be diagnosed. Although the dealership Service Manager acknowledges the problem and has created a record of it, they are unable to help. We are being told GM no longer has Service Representatives to assist the dealership in diagnosing the problem. We are being told to "live" with it and if there is a service bullitin, we will be notified. The dealership mentioned that they know of several other of their customers experiencing varying degrees of the same problem. Wondering if anyone else has experienced this.
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Replying to: dougs68 (May 07, 2009 7:35 pm) |
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Replying to: dougs68 (May 07, 2009 7:35 pm) around the speed 40 - 55 and even at slower speeds. We have taken it in to the dealership only to be told that's a characteristic of the 6 speed and can't be fixed. I feel GM needs to do something about this problem. I really like the Malibu,but feel like I paid a lot of money for a car with a problem like this. |
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New Malibu owners, please stop by this discussion and tell us what you think of the head restraints on your Malibu. New Head Restraints – Safety, Torture, or Both? |
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