Newb to this forum, I need some help with the wife's Malibu.

I crammed the shifter into park (short temper ) and heard something break the car shifts into park but now has a little slack In the transmission while in park, and the key wont turn into the off position. Key is stuck in the ignition now.

What I'm needing to know is where to look for what broke, I hope its on the shifter, I tried to pull the console apart but cannot get the top off the shifter and cannot see any thing that looks obviously broken.

Has anyone else had this happen before?

 

anyone????? Im in the dog house until I get it fixed....

 

Oh no! We're very sorry to hear of the trouble that you have experienced with your wife's Malibu. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide technical advice, but we'd be happy to contact your dealership for further assistance with this matter. If extra help is needed, we are only a private message away or you can email us at socialmedia@gm.com in regard to your concern. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Kristen A.
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

Did you get it fixed?

I'm not sure about a 2010, but there was an adjustment on the shift lever cable in the motor compartment for a 2002 j-body. (My wire cable split inside the housing, and I had shifting - but no engagement since it split into 2 wires).

 

Check the linkage where it connects to the transmission.

 

don't be so rammy...


provide your vin to your dealer or pm customer service here. This recall may apply, depending on the vin build #, and may be a free fix. It involves a fractured shift cable retainer.
#12106C: Product Safety - Shift Lever Indicator May Not Display Correct Gear - (Apr 30, 2013)

 

The auroa's had a recall in 2014 for 2007 model year.

GM recalls about 60,000 Saturns to fix gear shifts