Seven problems related to power door locks not working have been reported for the 2008 chevrolet malibu.
2008 malibu doors wont lock.
The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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Cannot unlock doors from driver side or passanger side of car.
The 2008 chevrolet malibu has 41 problems reported for power door locks failed.
Keyless remote works fine.
However they will lock when i take it out of park and unlock when i put it back into lock so the locking mechanisms should be fine.
Chevy malibu classic ls classic lt 2008 oe solutions front power door lock switch by dorman.
Average repair cost is 300 at 58 200 miles.
The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The actuator through a series of gears locks or unlocks the door or doors that you are controlling.
Ok 2008 malibu ltz intermittent door lock function across all 4 locks.
Car will however just lock and unlock when car is in motion at random times.
Average repair cost is 590 at 54 350 miles.
All of this started when we changed out the battery after it died while sitting.
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The 2008 chevrolet impala has 24 problems reported for power locks malfunction.
When you press the lock or unlock button located on your key or inside your vehicle the power door lock sends a relay signal to the power door lock actuator.
In addition the power mirrors stopped working.
The power door lock system is a relatively simple system.
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What can cause this.
I can lock doors however from driver side only not passanger but can lock doors when car in park not while car in motion.
You can see the lock twitch like it wants to move but it s not locking and or unlocking.
My wife s 2007 malibu doors will not lock or unlock with the switches.
Odd thing is you can hear the actuator getting the signal to lock and or unlock however they are not physically performing the action.