Is Car Shield Worth It? Chevy Malibu Gets its 2nd Transmission 

I can’t believe the car shield is not replacing it with a reman transmission. The amount of time that he spent paying premiums in between The transmission replacements, he absolutely could have purchased a new transmission. Props that they’re actually replacing it, but shame on them for not replacing it with a reman. I’m sure the amount of monthly payments he has made he would be able to purchase one

Alex we want tutorials, diagnostics, 24/7 livestreams…all that😂

Former Malibu owner here. This 9th generation ran from 2016-Present (well until the day GM gives it the axe). This white one is the refresh for 2019-Present. They dropped the 6speed for the CVT. I had the 2016 LT and it was one bittersweet car. The fact this white one made it to 250K+ miles blows my mind but now I think about it GM finally listened to the customers with issues from 2016-2018. The engine blew on mine at 59K (even with recalls applied, oil changes to date, etc). Per GM they threw in a long block under powertrain warranty. That job would have cost me nearly $10k out of pocket. Around 120K my trans was acting odd. Long story short it would roll back on an incline, abrupt acceleration, eventually towards its death it wouldn't shift past 3rd gear anymore once it warmed up. I've gotten quotes for 3-5k or either used or re-man units. The highest quote was $7k for a brand new one. Sadly my car was only worth $4k at the end of the day. I sold it and went back to Honda. Total years of ownership: 6 years.

I had car shield and I cancelled. Too many complaints on BBB.

I’m glad I came across your channel about 2 months ago, love the flow between you and your wife, great team

The CVT transmissions do not shift, they have no gears. They feel like they shift because of the change in ratio at different speeds (computer controlled). They are better now days than they use to be. To get more life or longevity out of them, change the fluid every once and awhile. Do not believe the lifetime fluid crap. They were designed for a better ride and fuel economy. People need to stop hating' on them, they are putting them in some Hondas and Toyotas now days, and they wouldn't if they are so terrible. That's my take on it Papa bear. Good video, I have heard terrible things about carshield, but it is evidently working for this guy.

changing your transmission fluid every 30,000 miles is important. That fluid looked like it was never changed.

would love to see a transmission replacement video in future good stuff man, just subbed. great attitude!

the question should be is Chevy/GM worth it. a 150K Toyota transmission that is mainly highway driven will go at least twice as long. (especially with the immaculate care that you mentioned).

Most people think its nice to have a car with a warranty, but its better to have a car that doesn't need a warranty.

Glad to find your channel man! You seem to take a lot of pride in your work. Wish you were closer so I can take my cars

Nice instruction on bearing noise, pinpointing it! I want to know more about the cutlass in the next stall

First video of yours I’ve seen and when you did the test drive I could instantly tell you were in Georgia! Here’s hoping you’re local for me and my ‘20 Malibu. :)

The one car I don’t see from gm come to shops a lot is the 2.5L ecotec Chevy Impala with the 6 speed automatic. Car I currently drive and so far it’s been great. 124,000 miles so far. Any info on them and any problems you may know of would be great! New body style not the limited (old body style) Love your content. God bless

Alex we need to see a full tutorial of a complete tear down and put a new transmission in please thanks

Love the videos, you are a trust worthy mechanic , they’re not alot of people like you

How in the world a 2019 Chevy Malibu have a 269,000 miles on it

Christ alive! Those must be highway miles. 5 years old and on its second transmission is something Good on Carshield for paying for it.

I wanna see a tutorial. Transmission blew on my 2018 GMC terrain at 143k...a week after I changed the timing belt

I got my 1999 Honda Accord rack and pinion replaced due to a big power steering fluid leak; mechanic put in an aftermarket replacement because there are no new OEM racks anymore. Leaked stopped for two weeks and now it's leaking like a fire hose again. Lots of aftermarket parts are crap. We need lemon laws for auto parts companies from a strong government consumer protection agency. It's not the mechanics fault for fixing it, and it's not my fault for wanting it fixed, it's the parts dealers' fault for dealing in junk. They should pay for all the labor to undo the work to put in and take out the junk they sell.

Dam almost 300,000 some miles on a car that’s only 5 years old. Whoever owns this car drives a lot.

150k miles per transmission is terrible

CVTs may not “shift” but they still have to slip and lock in, right? Is there a torque converter? Maybe “lock” should be the CVT version of “shift.”

Have a blessed day!

After this transmission in, did you have to do any computer work with your scanner?

I appreciate your content just wanted to know did replacing the brake vacuum pump on the chevy malibu stop the noise coming from the rubber boot

WITHOUT A DOUBT THE BIGGEST SCAM ON TV, BBB GIVES THEM A WELL DESERVED F RATING, AND 1000S OF COMPLAINTS, I KNOW FOR A FACT NO DEALERSHIP IN MY AREA WILL TAKE CAR SCAM. The CARSHIELD TUBE PAGES BLOCK POSTING FOR A REASON

Nice exit at the end f

I think it would be good if you explain the difference between a transmission and a transaxle.

Alex do you know if he ever replaces the transmission fluid? If the engine lasted that long I’m surprised that the original CVT didn’t if the fluid was changed regularly. I have the same car and it’s still new so I’m having a little anxiety about it but I intend on replacing the fluid every 30 K.

All you had to do was hold down the traction button until it says Stabilitrak off

Fun fact: That white impala you see everywhere you go, this is it!

Always be hate people but just ignore them ur the win look around fix car makers better we need more people like axle car king

I think the correct term instead of shifting would be that a cvt “adjusts”

From what I’ve heard is stay away from the new cruze’s and Malibus because they tend to have a lot of coolant and transmission problems

Alex, I have changed fluid on 3 of those recently, because of you video on the top problems on that GM suv, I never knew it was recommended at 30,000 and a good friend that owns a transmission shop says 20,000 so I called everyone I know that has one, the fluid coming out looks really bad, last one I only got 3 quarts of really dark fluid, no dipstick so it never gets checked, going to dads house next month to do his he has 33,000 200 mile trip but I am going to do it for him

You know we want to a tutorial 😂😂😂

Are you sure it's just the torque converter and not the transmission itself?

How’s the 18-21 Mazda 6 2.5 turbo reliability wise I don’t hear any issues with them. Love the maxima sr but that cvt is not it and the k5 GT has transmission issues with the DCT transmission.

I wanna see a transmission videos

Alex today I found out the local Toyota Dealer that services my wife's car over filled it by 3 and a half qrts. It was serviced on 4/9/24 wife drove it home probably did not hit 70 on way home then for a couple of days back and forth to work short commutes 5 miles. 4/12/24 we head to town to eat and I get the car a 2020 Toyota Camry SE to 75 set cruise and not long after it starts stalling and then emits a ton of smoke out the back. I immediately pulled over and checked the oil level knowing it just got serviced. It was too full so we contacted the dealer to document and I stopped at a local oil change where they witnessed it over filled and let me use them as witnesses if needed in future. They drained all that oil out and it runs fine now. I am concerned that some damage could have been done like maybe to Cat converters or elsewhere so I contacted Toyota with pictures telling them I want anything that could have been effected inspected for damage. I do not think much damage was done, but what are your thoughts on it. Could it have damage in such a short time or not. I will wait for Toyotas response, but to think you cannot even trust the company that represents Toyota. I can expect it from a Walmart, but a Toyota dealer? Already made sure my wife knows to check it after any service and word to everyone else always check it your self:P Car is still under powertrain warranty so I am good . I always used dealer for service while under warranty and then service myself when warranty is up. By the way that CVT might make it to 200k if serviced every 25-30k I seen a Nissan Maxima with a CVT original with 200k miles on it, but the guy serviced it every 25k-30k miles fluid and filter.

We know that here in the UK as the Vauxhall Insignia, or on the Continent the Opel Insignia 😊 Dr does he get the box serviced, or is that 150,000 on the original oil?

How much does it cost for a transmission repair/installation???

300,000 miles 😮😮😮

I wish I can bring my car to you

If they would drain and fill the fluid every 30,000 miles that transmission will last longer.

Great work 👍👍

Hello Dr.. what is the verdict on these types of coverages... Can you comment on them

Buy a Honda or Toyota and change the transmission fluid at least once every two years along with filter if it has one, and the transmission will last the life of the car---usually about 300,000. Keep your money in your pocket and not in Car Shield's.

Got a 2009 kia rio beater with a heater for work same engine an trans just turned 210,000 miles an im hard on it.

We want to see a tutorial.

@ Alex the car doctor have you ever been pulled over by law enforcement while driving a customer's vehicle before or after a repair?

So it would seem that car shield is for real.

Im a mechanic not a nurse.

Brought to you by car shield

Also ive been experiencing shift flares on my auto chevy malibu 2017 they come and go. someone told me i have fast learn/ calibrated it is that true

I wanna see a tutorial

Pretty good for 150k trans? Since when? Toyota can last like 300k. Maybe more if you do regular trans servicing. I am on 120k on my subaru 5 speed NA. Still feels like new.

I wonder if this rideshare driver services his transmission instead of letting his car transmission die ?

Did u have to swap the tcm with the original

@alex i need your advise so i own audi a3 2015 2.0 tfsi and a chevy cuze 1.4l eco 2016 they both have 145k miles and the transmission has never been services so if i drain and refill will that prolog the life of the transmission or will it starts slipping and better leave it as i'm on a borrowed time till it breaks ? thank you

Car Shield deceives us? *Gasp*

Does car shield pay you well for the repairs

Alex, I have a 2016 Chevy impala (NEW BODY STYLE) with 99,000 mile on it and it’s been experiencing transmission flares when it’s hot outside so I was going to replace it with the use one with low miles like 50 or 60,000. Do you think that’s an good idea especially if you on a budget!

I'm located in the Buford, GA area. Where's your shop? I would like to visit you.

I got a 2011 bmw 328xi with 208 and runs like new

300k miles wow

How much you charge to install a used lexus gs350 awd engine😢😮😂

Alex what warranty company do you recommend?

I'll keep my Chrysler 200S thank you.

Im not a fan of CVT's or Car Shield. My question is, I wonder how many miles are on that used CVT ? . Perhaps its only going to go about 20k and die also. Interesting also would be what the monthly payment to Car Shield is. If they had gotten a new CVT then I would say its a good time to drop their coverage and just put the money into CD's and let the interest build up also. I will just keep driving my 2008 Lucerne - 165K on it - runs like a top. Im sorry but I do not trust any of the new cars. In fact, I hate that info center they put in them. Not sure you can swap it out for an after market radio.

Wow so car shield works

Car sheild vs AAA

You need to show how to you do a relearn.

Do the tutorial

Cvt transmission

Didn’t they try once before but the WORKERS voted no union.

I see bad reviews on car Shield so how did this one get lucky

Car shield…….biggest scam in the auto industry

GBODY!!!!😅

Cvt

Car shield doesn't pay out claims I took my business to Protect my Car

Would you recommend Car Shield?

Lol

I'm a mechanic please do you need medicine to work for you

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