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  1. Gen 7 General Discussion
    I recently purchased a 2010 Malibu 1LT, back in I believe May. When i purchased it, it had 149xxx Kms on it, and seemed to have no issues. This week, i was driving, and i believe i fell victim to the dreaded wave plate issue, as i heard stuttering, and none of my gears would engage properly. (I...
  2. Gen 5 & 6 Do It Yourself Maintenance
    Hello all, Does anyone have good links to any tutorials or manuals listing the steps necessary to replace the entire transmission assembly? Thanks
  3. Gen 7 General Discussion
    I'm working on a 2012 Malibu with some serious transmission problems. There is no DTC's to use for troubleshooting. When placed into drive there is two loud clunking noises, none in reverse. The entire engine and transmission shakes. All mounts are good. Checked the fluid level, was good, but...
  4. Gen 8 Problems/Service Issues/Troubleshooting
    So I recently got the transmission replaced after the original failed with a rebuilt transmission with a three year warranty. My dilemma is weather I should trade the Bu in for a vehicle I know isn't likely to fail for piece of mind? I love the handling, but it's a GM product. This is...
  5. Gen 7 Problems/Service Issues/Troubleshooting
    Check engine light just came on. Girlfriend's 2012 malibu LT with 2.4L 4 cylinder has some problems. Runs really loud, squeals when idle/shift into first gear, idles high, won't always reverse, struggles uphill. She doesn't have a lot of money, can't afford a new transmission. GM thought it...
  6. Gen 9 Problems/Service Issues/Troubleshooting
    My 2017 Malibu Premier suffered what they called a catastrophic failure .. "grenaded" as they said. Happened a month ago, at 61,000 km (approx 38,000 miles) It has taken 6.5 weeks to get a new transmission from General Motors for a swap. The dealer recommended against rebuilding it given the...
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