2007 Chevy Malibu problems ahead

2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU
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JENNIEJOP
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Transmission problem
2007 Chevy Malibu 6 cyl Automatic 50000 miles

I bouht a 2007 chevy malibu a couple of weeks ago,I had my son flush and change the trans. fluid,he said there was some metal in the pan,what does that mean? I did not get a warrenty with the car.Does this mean trouble ahead for me?
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Jennie
Indiana
Feb 7, 2009 at 8:17 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Small amounts of metal is normanl if first time fluid change. As long as fluid was not burnt then it is not a pending problem.
Feb 7, 2009 at 12:21 PM
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