# 2014 Chevrolet Malibu - Jerks

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-jerks/149879>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chevrolet\
**Created:** [October 1, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-jerks/149879 "2019-10-01T21:06:44Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![TRACEYKPETERSEN](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/aca169/32.png) [@TRACEYKPETERSEN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TRACEYKPETERSEN)\
**Post date:** [October 1, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-jerks/149879/1 "2019-10-01T21:06:44Z")

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The transmission jerks and does not shift properly. It feels like it’s downshifting and then jerks forward.

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [October 1, 2019, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-jerks/149879/2 "2019-10-01T21:11:01Z")

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Then the transmission may need service. Take it into your local independent mechanic for a diagnosis. Expect to pay for their time.