5.3
fairly significantTypical Repair Cost:
$63.00
Average Mileage:
100,667 miles
Total Complaints:
6 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (4 reports)
- clean the mass air flow sensor (1 reports)
- replace the mass air flow sensor (1 reports)
transmission problem
Helpful Websites About 2000 Chevrolet Malibu shifts in and out of overdrive
2007Mar 05
Malibu LS V6
- Automatic transmission
- 45,000 miles
At 65mph shifting from 3rd gear to the overdrive the enginee hesitates; the rpm down suddenly to 1000 rpm, and it recovers in 1 second. This problem is more commun in hills, hot temperatures and when the car is heay loaded. (five persons)
2008Oct 01
Malibu LS V6
- Automatic transmission
- 135,000 miles
The problem with surging while at highway speeds usually when going up a hill or accelerating is caused by a dirty mass air flow sensor. It is really easy to clean.
The mass air flow sensor is located between the air cleaner and throttle body. You can get a can of mass air flow sensor cleaner at any auto parts store. You will need a screwdriver and a T-20 TORX security bit to remove the sensor. Once removed just spray the sensor clean and let it dry. DO NOT TOUCH the sensor. Very easy to damage and about $120 to replace.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
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.
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.
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.
We have partnered with JustAnswer to offer online auto repair help and advice from expert professional automotive technicians. You describe your transmission problem or ask your question and they try to help you figure it out. The fee is typically $9 to $15, but you can offer to pay more for really tough questions. You will usually receive an answer in 10 minutes or less, and you do not have to pay anything unless you accept the answer.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2006Jan 01
Malibu ES 3.1L V6
Having same problem as everyone else. about 45-55mph it starts to pulse/rev/etc. i'm hoping that the mass air flow thing will work. I have an '04 Chevy suburban that just started doing the same thing. will get that fixed and see from there....if that doesn't fix it I've heard it could be something electrical with the tranny.
turtle3489
Mccammon, ID, USA
SEND A COMMENT »