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What causes a 98 Malibu to make a clunking noise that can be felt in the brake when shifting from reverse to drive and upon acceleration from a dead or slow stop?
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This could be the breaks needing replaced, could be a wheel bearing that needs replaced.
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I have a 2002 Chevy Malibu with a 3.1 eng automatic trans.My question is What causes the trans to clunk when shifting from park into drive or reverse?
The rubber isolators in the engine mounts have worn out or the CV joints in the drive shafts are worn out.
How can you tell if the transmission on a 1998 Chevy Malibu is going bad?
You can tell if the transmission, in your 1998 Chevy Malibu, is going bad. If there is a whining or clunking noise. The transmission might cause your engine to install when you are stopped with your foot on the brake.
Why does 2002 Malibu clunk when shifting?
sounds like a motor mount is loose or needs replacing
What to do if your car is shifting hard Chevy Malibu 1999?
if its an automatic change fluid filter in transmission!!
Can you over fill your 2000 Chevy Malibu with transmission fluid?
Yes, and that will cause shifting issues.
Why would your 2006 Chevy Malibu make a clunking sound when turning the steering wheel?
It could be the ball bearings or the ball joints or the breaks but not to sure but that's what it was on mine.
There is a clunking noise coming from the right passenger side of my 1999 Chevy Malibu what could it be?
that is either your front right wheel bearing or your coil spring is turning need new suspension..$$$$
Why does 2002 Chevy Malibu have now power on acceleration?
I would try replacing the fuel filter first.
What can cause my 2002 Chevrolet Malibu to hesitate on acceleration?
It could be as simple as a stopped up fuel filter.
How do you know when the control arm bushing is bad on a Chevy Malibu?
One way to know that a control arm bushing is bad on a Chevy Malibu is from the noises you will hear when you are driving. You will hear a clunking sound. The steering on the car will also not be as good as it once was. You could also experience drifting of the car as you drive.
Why do you have to jam your Chevy Malibu in park for it to start?
If your pressing your brake when shifting it could be the neutral and park sensor. Or the linkage. If its the linkage you might have problems with your transmission slipping and shifting by its self or into certain positions easyly than others.
How do you adjust the shift cable 1999 Chevrolet Malibu automatic?
The 1999 Chevrolet Malibu automatic transmission shift cable has adjustment nuts on each end of the cable. Turning the adjustment nuts will lengthen or shorten the shifting cable.
