2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU RECALLS

Malibu VII generation is a 4 doors sedan produced by Chevrolet from 2008 to 2012 with petrol engines. Capacity is 5 passengers including driver and total weight is 4718 lbs with 1182 lbs maxload.

Model Trims

Malibu 2.2i 16V (144 Hp) Automatic
Malibu 3.5i V6 12V (217 Hp) Automatic
Malibu 2.4i (164 Hp) Hybrid
Malibu 2.4i (169 Hp) Ecotec Automatic 4-speed
Malibu 2.4i (169 Hp) Ecotec Automatic 6-speed
Malibu 3.6i V6 24V (252 Hp) Automatic

Features & Specs

5
seats

17-26 mpg city
26-34 mpg hwy

FWD
drivetrain

144-252
horsepower

Reported Problems

5 Total Safety Recalls Found

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Total cars affected: 2440524
NHTSA campaign: 14V252000
Date of the problem: 14/05/2014

Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

STEERING

Total cars affected: 7304
NHTSA campaign: 14E044000
Date of the problem: 21/07/2014

A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Total cars affected: 1373177
NHTSA campaign: 14V153000
Date of the problem: 31/03/2014

If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Total cars affected: 426240
NHTSA campaign: 12V460000
Date of the problem: 18/09/2012

If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'PARK' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'PARK.' The vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

Total cars affected: 1131113
NHTSA campaign: 14V224000
Date of the problem: 30/04/2014

If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the ?PARK? position, the transmission may not be in ?PARK.? If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

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