Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SB-10134A | 08/01/2011 | 10041527 | Saturn/pontiac/chevrolet: see document search button for owner letter. warranty extension on catalytic converter. *pe | 10/04/2011 | |
| PIP-4651 | 06/01/2009 | 10032886 | Saturn/pontiac/chevrolet: soft shifts, erratic shifts, dtc p1811. vehicles with a hydramatic 4t45 transaxle may have soft shifts or shifts erratically. these conditions may appear intermittently or set a dtc p1811. during diagnosis, a l | 06/08/2010 | |
| 08-07-30-016 | 04/01/2008 | 080730016A | 10025421 | Diagnostic information on mh1, mn8, mt1, m15 transmission slips, will not shift or may overheat, ses/mil may be illuminated, dtcs p0218, p0894 set. *pe updated 8/12/08. *pe | 08/07/2008 |
| 070730025 | 10/01/2007 | 10023942 | Information on 4t40-e (mn4) and 4t45-e (mn5) front wheel drive automatic transmission valve body reconditioning, dtc p0741, p0742, p0751, p0752, p0756, p0757, p1811, harsh shifts, slips, no drive, no reverse. *nj | 02/20/2008 | |
| 4133 | 4133A | 10022769 | Transmission slips, will not shift, ses light may be illuminated. *kb | 09/26/2007 | |
| 060730023 | 09/01/2006 | 10020766 | 4t65e transmission 1-2 shift shudder at light to moderate acceleration. replace complete second clutch assembly. *kb | 01/08/2007 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 070730005 | 04/01/2009 | 070730005C | 10022473 | 4t45 transmission, mil/ses on, dtc p1818, power door locks, cruise control, shift interlock or retractable hardtop inoperative, engine speed revs limited, hybrids-autostop, regen or boost inoperative. (reprogram tcm). *kb updated 1 | 08/15/2007 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||||
| SB-08-05-22-009A | 06/01/2009 | 10032206 | Chevrolet/pontiac/saturn: intermittently brake lights (stop lamps) do not function correctly, extended travel to shift out of park, cruise control inoperative, dtcs c0161/c0277 set (perform repair as outlined). *pe | 02/17/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 40000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 0 to 20 mph the vehicle would violently sheke forward when trying to reach first gear. the rpm's would also rev up to approximately 3,000. the contact stated that this failure had occurred on an intermittent basis for the last twelve months. the vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. after diagnosis they advised him that the transmission would need to be rebuilt. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a second opinion and was awaiting the diagnosis. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000. the current mileage was approximately 53,000. | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 40000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 0 to 20 mph the vehicle would violently sheke forward when trying to reach first gear. the rpm's would also rev up to approximately 3,000. the contact stated that this failure had occurred on an intermittent basis for the last twelve months. the vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. after diagnosis they advised him that the transmission would need to be rebuilt. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a second opinion and was awaiting the diagnosis. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000. the current mileage was approximately 53,000. pmb | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 40000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 0 to 20 mph the vehicle would violently jerk forward when trying to reach first gear. the rpm's would also rev up to approximately 3,000. the contact stated that this failure has occurred on an intermittent basis for the last twelve months. the vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. after diagnosis they advised him that the transmission would need to be rebuilt. the contact took his vehicle to the dealer for a second opinion and was awaiting the diagnosis. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000. the current mileage was approximately 53,000. tb | |||
| 09/06/2012 | 143500 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle was shut off and parked, with the key removed from the ignition when it began to roll away in reverse. the contact entered vehicle and applied the brakes however, the vehicle would not remain secured in park. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop for diagnostic testing. the technicians diagnosed a failure with the transmission shift cable. the vehicle was repaired by replacing the transmission shift cable. the manufacturer was made aware of failure however, there were no recalls for the failure and no further assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 143,500. the current mileage was 144,000. | |||
| 09/06/2012 | 143500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle was shut off and parked, with the key removed from the ignition when it began to roll away in reverse. the contact entered vehicle and applied the brakes however, the vehicle would not remain secured in park. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop for diagnostic testing. the technicians diagnosed a failure with the transmission shift cable. the vehicle was repaired by replacing the transmission shift cable. the manufacturer was made aware of failure however, there were no recalls for the failure and no further assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 143,500. the current mileage was 144,000. kmj | |||
| 09/06/2012 | 143500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that after parking, the contact removed the key of ignition switch and exited vehicle when vehicle began to move backward. the contact entered vehicle and braked; however vehicle did not stay on park gear. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop for diagnostic, who found failure with transmission shift cable. the vehicle was repaired by replacing the transmission shift cable. the manufacturer was made aware of failure; however no recall and no further assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 143,500. the current mileage was 144,000.yn | |||
| 03/12/2012 | 90841 | ||
| As i pulled into my driveway, i shifted my car in park and when i released off of the brake the vehicle started to move backwards.i shifted back into drive, then park and it was in neutral. once more i shifted to drive then park and it stayed in drive. the transmission shift cable had snapped. | |||
| 10/01/2008 | 34000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving at 25 mph when the vehicle exhibited a popping noise at the front end and the wheels wobbled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the intermediate steering shaft. the dealer replaced the steering shaft and the tires were replaced several times, but the failure was not corrected. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer for further inspection. the dealer performed a second diagnostic that located the failure as the front lower ball joint, tie rods and the steering column having to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 34,000 and the current mileage was 76,600. kmj | |||
| 10/01/2008 | 34000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving at 25mph the vehicle made a popping noise at the front end and the wheels wobble. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnosed that located the failure at the steering intermediate shaft. the dealer replaced the steering intermediate shaft, and the tires were replaced several times, but the failure was not corrected. the vehicle continues to wobble. the manufacturer took a report 71970547478 and advised to take the vehicle back to the dealer. the dealer performed a second diagnose that located the failure at the front lower ball joint, control tie rod, and the steering column had to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 34,000 and the current mileage was 76,600. li | |||
| 12/20/2007 | 15422 | 1 | 03/31/2007 |
| I purchased my 2007 chevrolet malibu in march '07. for the past month or so i had been hearing a popping noise when i would turn the steering wheel. i called bartow chevrolet and asked them if anyone else had any problems with the front end on the malibu's. the service manager had informed me there were a few people who brought their vehicles in. i made an appointment and took my car this morning to have it checked. they replaced the intermediate shaft. after that was replaced one of the mechanics test drove the car and still heard a popping noise in the front end. needless to say, i have to take the car back next week so they can also replace the bushings in the front end. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/19/2010 | 91000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the gear had to be shifted into neutral so that the vehicle would start up. the shift linkage malfunctioned which caused the inability to shift gears. furthermore, the catalytic converter had been replaced on two occasions but the check engine light remained illumnated. the vehicle was not in drivable condition at the time of the complaint. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealership regarding the shift linkage at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 91,000. | |||
| 04/04/2009 | 57000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2007 chevy malibu that shudders and wants to jerk forward when i come to a stop. the problem has happened to my wife and i on four separate occasions; always after a trip of more than 50 miles. the first time this happened was on a trip to las vegas when we got off the freeway. we took the car to a transmission specialist and after waiting 45 minutes, he ran some tests and could not duplicate the problem. we drove home to ca and the same thing occurred when we arrived at the first stop. two weeks ago we drove 98 miles to moore park and experienced the same problem. last week we drove 48 miles to victorville and the car kept shuddering at every stop sign and traffic light we came to. it does so when i decelerate and start hitting the brakes. acts like it is searching for gears and wants to lunge forward or pull away. i took the car to the dealer yesterday april 23 and after putting out $98, the technician could not duplicate the problem. i called gm yesterday and their customer service advisor was of no help. now i know why american car manufacturers are in trouble. *tr | |||
| 12/20/2007 | 15422 | 1 | 03/31/2007 |
| I purchased my 2007 chevrolet malibu in march '07. for the past month or so i had been hearing a popping noise when i would turn the steering wheel. i called bartow chevrolet and asked them if anyone else had any problems with the front end on the malibu's. the service manager had informed me there were a few people who brought their vehicles in. i made an appointment and took my car this morning to have it checked. they replaced the intermediate shaft. after that was replaced one of the mechanics test drove the car and still heard a popping noise in the front end. needless to say, i have to take the car back next week so they can also replace the bushings in the front end. *tr | |||
| 10/18/2006 | 2048 | 1 | 09/08/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated there was a loud knocking noise when the transmission was shifted into drive. all other gears were smooth and quiet. three separate service dealers had inspected the vehicle and were aware of the knocking sound, but informed the contact the noise was common with the vehicle and would diminish with time. computer diagnostics found nothing wrong. the manufacturer was notified. the consumer complained of a vibration when the brakes were applied. the dealer resurfaced the rotors. updated 12/01/06 *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 03/19/2010 | 91000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the gear had to be shifted into neutral so that the vehicle would start up. the shift linkage malfunctioned which caused the inability to shift gears. furthermore, the catalytic converter had been replaced on two occasions but the check engine light remained illumnated. the vehicle was not in drivable condition at the time of the complaint. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealership regarding the shift linkage at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 91,000. | |||