Chevrolet Malibu transmission problems

transmission problem

4.7

definitely annoying

Typical Repair Cost:

$120.00

Average Mileage:

104,667 miles

Number of complaints:

3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
  2. replace the mass air flow sensor (1 reports)

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problem #3

2007Nov 04

(reported on)

Malibu V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles

I fixed the shifting problem by replacing the Mass air flow sensor. To see if you have the same problem, disconnect your the connector from the old one and drive around for the day. It should go away. I found the shifting problem only occurred when it was hot outside.

Jim W.

Westville, NJ, USA

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problem #2

2007Nov 03

(reported on)

Malibu LS V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 74,000 miles

During highway driving speeds 55-75 while going up hill, cruise control on or off it does not matter, the transmission pulsates about every 2 seconds between overdrive and 3rd gear. You can watch the dash tach vary about 300-400 RPMs as the rocking motion puts the driver to sleep. This scenario repeats constantly while climbing hills until the vehicle is on level ground. The Chevrolet dealership has installed a new fuel pump and adjusted the cruise control to no avail. After spending $600 needlessly, I concluded my own diagnosis when manually shifting into 3rd gear only to experience smooth sailing up the hill.

Don W.

Pierre, SD, USA

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problem #1

2006Jul 07

(reported on)

Malibu

  • 120,000 miles

After the car warms up, cruising in overdrive at about 45 mph and then slightly applying the gas the transmission with pulsate between overdrive and third up to about 55 mph.

Jim W.

Westville, NJ, USA

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