2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic electrical system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic — 52% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu classic. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was repaired, but the contact was not satisfied with the remedy. When the key was inserted in the ignition, there was no support to…”
filed Sep 19, 2014
“A safety hazard exists due to power door locks not locking/unlocking consistently on three out of four doors of the vehicle. The problem could cause occupants, particularly children in the rear seats, to become trapped during an emergency. *tr”
filed Jul 5, 2014
“I have had to drive my car to the dealership to have them to release my key from the ignition a couple time and never thought anything of it, but in june the beginning the key wouldn't come out. So I called the dealer to find out I had to replace the ignition switch alone with my shift that cost me 884.00 dollars…”
filed Jun 26, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Malibu Classic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Malibu Classic | 41 | 45% |
| 2004 Malibu Classic | 59 | 51% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.