several things depending on what the car is doing. if the car turns over but doesnt start its most likely a fuel problem such as a fuel pump. if the car only makes a clicking noise its usually the battery or starter. check if the baterry is dead buy jumping it with another car or connecting to a battery charger, making sure that you have a good connection to the terminals on the battery
i would like to know what would cause the miss firing in Chevy Malibu
Stalling at idle? Immediately after starting? While driving? While stopping? Cold or hot engine? What engine do you have?
frozen pulley
bearings
There can be several things that will cause your 2003 Chevy Malibu to run rough and not shift into fourth here. The probable cause is a lack of fuel. Due to a bad fuel injector.
YES
Yes, and that will cause shifting issues.
A handful of things could cause this. But I'd say one of two; Blown Headgasket or a bad intake manifold gasket. Which the engine's of these cars are known for.
Rods and Rocker arms were the problem with my Malibu after changing lifters
A bad cylinder head gasket.
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.
Check the Malibu crank position sensor and coil pack. One of these is the most likely cause of the loss of fire.