Common questions

How much does it cost to not shift a Chevy Malibu?

How much does it cost to not shift a Chevy Malibu?

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to you now. Chevrolet Malibu Car is not shifting into park Inspection costs $89 on average. A car that will not go into park can be both inconvenient and dangerous.

Why does my Chevy Malibu not shift out of Park?

The key problem might be due to the mechanism that locks the steering when it’s OFF. For that, try turning the steering wheel back and forth an inch or two while making sure the key is in the “notch” for OFF.

Where is the shift lock solenoid located on a Chevy Malibu?

• The automatic transmission shift lock solenoid (serviced as the automatic transmission shift lock actuator), as well as the body control module (BCM) and the engine control module (ECM). The shift lock solenoid is located within the floor shift control assembly with vehicles equipped with floor shift.

How can I tell if my Chevy Malibu has a flatbed?

Car turns on, cluster lights up normal (with the addition of a CEL), while the power flow display in the center of the dash is completely greyed-out. I called the Volt/MH roadside assistance number and they got us a flatbed in less than an hour.

Why does my Chevy Malibu say shift to Park?

Got to Atlanta no problem (~800 miles), then drove around the area for a few days and left to return home on Sunday morning. After about 20 minutes, while driving on the highway, the drive cut out, alarms went off, and “shift to park” appeared in the display. After safely coasting to a stop off highway, tried everything to revive it, but no-go.

When to replace the shifter on a Chevy Malibu?

The key date is April 1 2019. If you had the shifter replaced prior to that date, the problem can reoccur. If you received one April 1 2019 or later you have the new switch design and should finally be permanent. I had a shifter fail in 2017 around 30000 miles. That 2nd shifter failed early this year around 73000 miles.

Car turns on, cluster lights up normal (with the addition of a CEL), while the power flow display in the center of the dash is completely greyed-out. I called the Volt/MH roadside assistance number and they got us a flatbed in less than an hour.

• The automatic transmission shift lock solenoid (serviced as the automatic transmission shift lock actuator), as well as the body control module (BCM) and the engine control module (ECM). The shift lock solenoid is located within the floor shift control assembly with vehicles equipped with floor shift.

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Ruth Doyle