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#80 of 138 Re: 2010 LTZ 4 cyl [truckdriving88] by johns1law

Apr 29, 2011 (10:01 am)

Replying to: truckdriving88 (Apr 02, 2011 2:52 pm)
what an aweful experience..I just bought a 2011 Malibu LT2 , ive yet to run the 1st tank of fuel thru it, ive owned 20days , i cant stand to drive it..the shuddering under at the front wheel is driving me insane..It shakes, it stalls, then throws u back in the seat..this just is not a thing i was expecting to be dealing with..10yrs absence of owning a Chevy, and i come back to this? no wonder i stayed away, just wish i would have been smart enough to not come back..Now im $20k invested in a beauctiful looking car that drives like crap.. I took to delaership , they acknowledge problem exist, said they even notice it ones that come off the new transport truck...but GM hasnt acknowledge the problem, all things are up to spec so they cant do anything for me..Are you kidding me GM... Im saddened, if this isnt corrected soon ill be be looking to rid of it...450 miles on it and I cant stand to drive it..I have a 7yr old truck with 120k on it and it drive better than this midsize luxury car...whats up with this scenario...SAD..

#81 of 138 Re: 2010 LTZ 4 cyl [johns1law] by gmcustsvc

Apr 29, 2011 (12:33 pm)

Replying to: johns1law (Apr 29, 2011 10:01 am)
johns1law,
I apologize for your frustration. Can you please email me your VIN?
Christina
GM Customer Service

#82 of 138 2008 Malibu slips out of park by van48430

May 11, 2011 (4:38 pm)

I have a 2008 Malibu, purchased new in summer of 2008. I took it to dealership a year ago as had repeated problems with shifter not completely engaging in park, thus unable to remove key from ignition. They found no problem.
This has continued. I had car running yesterday in slightly sloped paved driveway. Put car into park, left door open, and briefly got out to retrieve a house key. When I turned around, my car had rolled down the driveway, stopped, fortunately in the grass, avoiding people, other cars, a lovely ornamental tree and mailbox.
Has anyone else had an issue similar to this? I am concerned about safety issues as have never had a car just roll away while in park and running.
Thank you.

#84 of 138 Re: 2008 Malibu slips out of park [van48430] by gmcustsvc

May 12, 2011 (6:33 am)

Replying to: van48430 (May 11, 2011 4:38 pm)
van48430,
 
Were you planning on taking the vehicle back to the dealership? Please keep me posted on any information.
 
Thank you,
Caron, GM Customer Service

#85 of 138 Re: 2008 Malibu slips out of park [van48430] by gonogo

May 12, 2011 (9:20 am)

Replying to: van48430 (May 11, 2011 4:38 pm)
There is a clip that attaches the transmission cable housing to a bracket that fails. Should have been recalled.

#86 of 138 Re: 2008 Malibu slips out of park [gonogo] by awajitoka

May 14, 2011 (4:44 am)

Replying to: gonogo (May 12, 2011 9:20 am)
My Malibu has this same shuddering at high, constant speeds & under light acceleration. Are you saying this clip is the issue?

#87 of 138 Re: 2008 Malibu slips out of park [awajitoka] by gonogo

May 14, 2011 (8:26 am)

Replying to: awajitoka (May 14, 2011 4:44 am)
If it won't stay in park, yes.

#88 of 138 Re: 2010 LTZ 4 cyl [johns1law] by gmcustsvc

May 17, 2011 (12:47 pm)

johns1law,
Please let me know if you recieved my email. I look forward to working with you to get your concerns resolved.
Christina
GM Customer Service

#89 of 138 Re: 2010 LTZ 4 cyl [truckdriving88] by djm2

May 18, 2011 (9:06 am)

Replying to: truckdriving88 (Apr 02, 2011 2:52 pm)
A "shuddering vibration" on take off is a Torque Converter problem! It is very similar to a "clutch chatter!" ----- Best regards. ---- Dwayne

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