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P0700 on CHEVROLET MALIBU

Transmission Control System (MIL Request)

NHTSA Reports
8
Severity
Medium
Most Affected
2019, 2010, 2011
Crashes / Fires
0 / 0
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database · SAE J2012

What P0700 Means on Your CHEVROLET MALIBU

P0700 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Transmission Control System (MIL Request). This code relates to the transmission system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.

8 CHEVROLET MALIBU owners have reported this issue to NHTSA across model years 2010-2021. Most reports come from the 2019, 2010 model years.

Real CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Reports

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

"I was driving on the i89 north in concord, nh when the car suddenly stopped accelerating and the rpms went really high. i heard a spinning noise - like something was spinning at a high rate of speed. pressing the gas peddle didn't increase the cars speed."

— 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner · POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · Filed 12/31/2017

"I am reporting this incident although it is a little over 3 years old, i was not aware of this website when this happened, because i feel it is related to the complaint i recently submitted, complaint number: 11045010, plus chevrolet needs to be held accountable."

— 2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner · POWER TRAIN · Filed 10/06/2014

"I had been out running errands and I picked my mother up from church. Pulled up to the stoplight, light turned green, I pressed the gas pedal and nothing. I'm sitting at a major intersection and my car won't move I just put the pedal to the floor and my car creeped forward."

— 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · Filed 02/20/2022

"My mother was driving the car on the highway doing 70 miles car lost power and wouldn't go over 35 miles on her way to work check engine light came on almost got hit by several cars that were doing 70 miles due to the car will only go 35 miles on the highway she immediately pulled over on the side"

— 2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner · POWER TRAIN · Filed 10/01/2019

"- started shutting shutting off at while in drive. - started having reduced power - started idiling high while driving - initially there was no codes - last night I drove, I put in drive gear but it was delayed so I had to keep moving from park to drive for it to full go into drive - the codes came"

— 2019 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner · POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE · Filed 11/27/2025

All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year

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'10
1
'11
1
'12
1
'14
2
'19
1
'20
1
'21

Common Causes on CHEVROLET MALIBU

Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

POWER TRAIN 25%
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12.5%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 12.5%
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE 12.5%
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 12.5%

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50–$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2–3 quotes. Dealer vs. independent shop prices often differ 30–50% for the same repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does P0700 mean on a CHEVROLET MALIBU?
P0700 indicates: Transmission Control System (MIL Request). This is a transmission code. 8 CHEVROLET MALIBU owners have reported this to NHTSA.
What are the most common causes of P0700 on CHEVROLET MALIBU?
Based on 8 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Power Train, Power Train,Electrical System, Fuel/Propulsion System. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints.
Is P0700 serious on my CHEVROLET MALIBU?
Of 8 NHTSA reports for this code on CHEVROLET MALIBU, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic.
What should I do if my CHEVROLET MALIBU shows P0700?
1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare.

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