Q: I have at 2012 chevy Malibu, when I go turn the switch it sounds like it won't turn and but then it does turn on.
My malibu sounds like it's having trouble turning on like if it's on low battery, it turns on.
My car has 80000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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