2008 Chevrolet Malibu Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 1%of 989 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the equipment of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, 1% of the 989 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving, the car just stopped and turned off, I could not switch gears or take my key out of the ignition. Car had to be towed and I paid $470.00 to gave the ignition switch replaced,”
NHTSA complaint #10577405, filed 2014-04, 58,341 miles“Passenger doors will not lock (or unlock ) with the remote or manual push button switch on drivers arm rest. The only way to lock (or unlock) rear doors is crawl over front seats to manually pull up lever on back side of door. Or.......use the electric windows and lower rear windows to reach in from outside......which anyone that lives in a cold climate knows you don't lower an electric window in cold weather.....have been to the dealer numerous times and they refuse to cover anything.....what if I have my grandson strapped in a car seat in the back seat and an emergency arises ? …”
NHTSA complaint #10563485, filed 2014-02, 38,000 miles“Ac system will not operate. Various settings will not activate system. Dealer says that no DTC could be found (no trouble codes). Vehicle has been checked numerous times but problem still exists. This has been a problem since the purchase of the vehicle in fall of 2008.”
NHTSA complaint #10462210, filed 2012-06, 1,500 miles“Wire burn in car and it is smells like smoke and my car had a leaky roof and GM refuse to exchange it and it also goes it jerks into gear. And last week when I tried to miss a tire in road I almost got killed car almost turned over”
NHTSA complaint #10322458, filed 2010-03“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 60 MPH the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle began to slow down. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the head gasket was replaced. The contact also stated that she had to replace the powertrain control module, the air conditioning unit, the mass air flow sensor, the battery, the starter cable wires, the system computer and the door locks on both rear doors. All of the repairs were made by an authorized dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10342048, filed 2010-07, 16,988 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10247552Dec 12, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10244201Sep 26, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
- 10244200Sep 26, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 10244214Sep 21, 2023This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
- 10241415Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
- 10240793Jul 18, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 0% |
| 2009 | 6 | 0% |
| 2008 | 10 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 13 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 1% |
| 2002 | 13 | 2% |
| 2001 | 21 | 3% |
| 2000 | 33 | 4% |
| 1999 | 29 | 4% |
| 1998 | 38 | 4% |
| 1997 | 10 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
460 complaintsElectrical system
233 complaintsExterior lighting
106 complaintsBrakes
89 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
86 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
71 complaintsElectronic stability control
68 complaintsAir bags
64 complaintsEngine
62 complaintsFuel system
54 complaintsOther or unknown
52 complaintsVehicle speed control
42 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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