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Are Chevy Malibu transmissions good?

Are Chevy Malibu transmissions good?

The Chevy Malibu has displayed severe transmission problems, especially in its 2010 model, which has been widely recognized as the worst version on the market. On average, transmission failure occurred at 97,400 miles, and the transmission had to be entirely replaced or rebuilt at a cost of approximately $3,250.

How to identify manual transmissions on Chevy 1988-1992 trucks?

How Do I Identify Manual Transmissions on Chevy 1988 -1992 Trucks? The five transmissions installed on 1988 to 1992 Chevrolet trucks, according to Drivetrain.com, were the Borg-Warner T5, the Getrag, Muncie or New Venture models HM290, 5LM60 and NV3500 and the New Venture NV4500. The NV4500 appeared on 1992 full-sized trucks only.

Which is the best transmission for a Chevy?

Only two gears, best suited for very light vehicles, under 1800 lbs. The Powerglide is a two-speed automatic transmission designed by General Motors. It was available primarily on Chevrolet from January 1950 through 1973, although some Pontiac models also used this automatic transmission after the fire at the Hydra-Matic factory in 1953.

Do you need two gears for a Chevy Trans.?

Two gears, that’s the problem. This trans. can only be run in cars that have a very high hp to weight ratio. It would be fair to say a vehicle weighing approx. 3400 lbs would require an engine output of 1000 hp or more to make it a rational choice, and even then, you would still need a decent final gear to get things moving off the line.

Is the Chevy 700R4 transmission a good transmission?

Under hard use, the 700R4 will fail quickly. Limited as to what level these can be built up to. High performance transmission builders and parts suppliers don’t even recognize this as a serious transmission. More complex to build than a TH350 and far more expensive, especially when built up to handle high hp numbers.

What’s the new transmission on the Chevy Malibu?

For 2019, the Chevrolet Malibu delivers all of the above: A bigger, restyled grille; a new RS model; and an all-new continuously variable automatic transmission. HIGHS: Smooth transmission, quicker acceleration, improved EPA fuel-economy ratings. It’s the CVT that caught our attention.

Is the Chevy Malibu Rs a CVT car?

Since then, the only GM vehicle to use a CVT has been the Chevy Spark, and its transmission comes from an outside supplier. Maybe this helps explain why Chevrolet representatives had little to say about the new transmission, even as they handed us the keys to drive a Malibu RS fitted with one.

How to take care of your Chevy Malibu?

Keeping your Chevy Malibu moving means taking care of it the way it takes care of you. That’s why you know to act quickly when gears start slipping or a transmission fluid leak becomes noticeable. Timely replacements for your Chevrolet Malibu automatic transmission parts from AutoZone keep it ready and responsive in any driving situation.

How do you change Trans fluid in a Chevy Malibu?

Depends on whether you wanna get dirty and/or how much time you have. Basically you remove one of the trans fluid cooling lines that go to the radiator and extend both of them into a catch pan, then start the engine and keep pouring trans fluid in the top while the lines purge all the old stuff.

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Ruth Doyle