10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
68,043 miles

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problem #182

Aug 192019

Malibu

  • 90,000 miles
The vehicle stays on and running when I cut the car off and remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle will not turn off even after the key is removed and the doors and closed. My car is currently running and there are no keys in the ignition.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #181

Apr 182019

Malibu

  • 100,000 miles
On different occasions I have sat in my vehicle with out the keys in the ignition and the blower came on then shut back off on its own. I've seen my tail lights flip on and off car locked no one in it fuel gauge not working right as well.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #180

Jun 012019

Malibu

  • 102,000 miles
My 2008 Chevy Malibu passengers headlight keeps going out every two weeks I been reading a lot about it online and it's a common problem

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #179

Jul 012019

Malibu

  • 121,000 miles
Passenger side headlight goes out repeatedly! bad wiring, multiple customers are having this same issue

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #178

May 262019

Malibu

  • 180,056 miles
First time car was in park. Then the traction control light comes but doesn't turn off. Also message pops up saying to service traction control. Next was stationary, I stopped at a light and the car just shut off. Next was stationary and the car turned on but then the cluster instrument lights didn't come on it was completely dark. Also while in motion car RPM didn't read anymore and it was shifting hard. Another thing it says service tire sensor and service airbag

- Douglas, GA, USA

problem #177

Feb 012019

Malibu

  • 170,000 miles
Ignition switch (related to the key) fails intermittently causing vehicle to either not start or quit running while driving.

- Charlotte, MI, USA

problem #176

May 212019

Malibu

  • 159,654 miles
Replaced passenger headlight harness twice, as the low beam/ daytime running light connector burns until the bulb itself burns out, or the connector falls off the bulb. Mostly noticed at night, as the automatic headlights are usually needed then.

- Jerome, ID, USA

problem #175

Apr 242019

Malibu

  • miles
My vehicle displays the anti theft icon and will not start. So far this has only occured while the vehicle was stationery but has slightly stalled during operation. Although this happened randomly in the past, it has now become an everyday occurence. The only thing that has worked is waiting 10mins with the key in the on position and then jumping the battery. This seems to be a none issue with these vehicles and really needs to be addressed. I have loved my Malibu and was actually considering purchasing a new one, since I've had such good luck with this one, until this situation.

- Reynoldsburg, OH, USA

problem #174

Apr 212019

Malibu

  • 133,258 miles
Takata recall transmission gear shifter cable keeps breaking I was getting ready to put my car in drive and the gear wasn't catching

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #173

Oct 282018

Malibu

  • 120,000 miles
My BCM I has terrible wiring connection and the way I bought it someone ran a new wire to the third coil because the bad connect is causing the check engine light to turn on and is shorting out all my emissions parts such as maf sensor, O2S, evap purge solenoid and my car is running like crap and a mechanic said he has had this happen before on the same vechile as mine

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #172

Jan 272017

Malibu

  • 29,000 miles
ESC lights, and traction stability control lights come on and off often, regardless of current weather conditions. I noticed it happens more when the weather is cooler. Started around 29K miles on my car. When the warning lights come on, my break lights stay on. Computer doesn't kick back any codes unless the warning lights that are on.

- Mishawaka, IN, USA

problem #171

Mar 042019

Malibu

  • miles
While in motion brake light stays on.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

problem #170

Jan 022019

Malibu

  • 130,000 miles
Electronic power steering failure. All of a sudden the message center beeped and gave message power steering and the steering wheel started jerking out of control and could hardly steer. Several times after restarting steering would work for awhile. There are recalls on other 2008 but I was told mine had a special warranty that ran out. I just recently bought the car and it isn't right that I would have to pay $1500 to fix this defect. It is a safety issue when all of a sudden your steering wheel jerks out of your hand and moves on its own.

- Dee Moines, IA, USA

problem #169

Dec 102018

Malibu

  • 179,000 miles
Ignition heats up and will not start until cools off

- Fort Lawn, SC, USA

problem #168

Aug 082018

Malibu

  • 0 miles
I been having issues with my passenger side headlight. Thought is was the bulb that didnt work. I then replaced the connection and I worked for a 4 months now it's the same issue again.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #167

Dec 112018

Malibu

  • 139,000 miles
The electric power steering has went out on my car all of a sudden. It also would come back on and while I am driving it will suddenly go out as well. It has been continuously happening.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #166

Oct 082011

Malibu

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While the contact's vehicle was stationary, it was rear ended by another vehicle. All of the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel upon impact. The air bag did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained significant injuries to the head and a temporary loss of orientation. The passenger sustained injuries to the back. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic repaired the vehicle by resetting the air bag indicator, and the driver's seat belt and gear shift assembly were replaced. Ed bozarth Chevrolet (5501 drexel road, las vegas, Nevada 89130, (702) 967-5500) was made aware of the crash. In addition, the contact referenced several occasions of becoming locked out and locked in the vehicle. Also, on one occasion, the transmission became stuck in the reverse position while driving various highway speeds. The manufacturer was made aware of the crash and other failures. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #165

Mar 312017

Malibu

  • 56,569 miles
Purchased 2008 Malibu in early 2017. Previous owner stated brake lights come on and off on their own. Had it checked out was told that their was a recall on it. Had recall 13036 work done 3/31/17. Still had problems. Took to dealer on 7/03/17 was told they couldn't duplicate and no codes they recalibrated bpps. Still had problems drove it that way took it back to dealer on 7/06/18. Was told same thing and same work performed. Same problem occurred. Read online that recall didn't solve problem. On 9/10/18 dealer stated been having a lot of same problems with other cars they replaced BCM & brake pedal sensor. Had work done. So far seems to have worked. Never felt safe while driving with brake lights on and while stopped no brake lights on. Can't believe that the manufacturer would let this problem go on as well as dealers

- Walbridge, OH, USA

problem #164

Jun 192018

Malibu

  • miles
About a month ago my traction control light started coming on and I would have to shut the car off to reset it after that I was notified that my brake lights would stay on while I was driving and would turn off when I hit the brakes pretty much working in reverse now at the moment it is happening all the time and it is making it very unsafe for me and my child to drive in. Also when I am driving on the highway my car will shift from fifth gear down to 4th gear and I would have to switch to the manual shift mode to shift correctly due to the car not shifting correct.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #163

Jun 142018

Malibu

  • 130,000 miles
My tail lights are not working, they randomly went out however brakes blinker ect all still work multiple forums say people have had the same issue just google it. They went out at night in a canyon, I could have been severely hurt had an officer not noticed.

- Nibley, UT, USA

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