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Takata recall dealers are to attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and on the bas and harness connector, and relearn the brake pedal home position free of charge. And also dealers will replace the outboard lap anchor mounting bracket to re-locate the tensioner 30mm rearward. Dealers will also inspect the cable, and if necessary, replace the lap pretensioner. These repairs will be completed free of charge.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 45 mph, the passenger side low beam head lamp failed. The contact drove the vehicle with the high beams activated. The following day, the contact noticed that the harness to the low beams was burned. The contact stated that this was the second time the harness burned, and the driver's side harness was replaced one time also. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (jim glover Chevrolet in tulsa, Oklahoma) the first time the failure occurred, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving, the steering wheel wiggled and made a squeaky and grinding noise while making left and right turns. The contact stated that the seat belt indicator previously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Suburban Buick GMC (21800 woodward ave, ferndale, mi 48220 (248) 547-6100) where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion and the motor to the electrical steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,000.
Last 3 yrs my ESC and service traction light comes on. Last Aug 2016 had the car if for this replaced a brake sensor problem came back 3 weeks later. Went for 2 more diagnostic test. Could not find issue. May 2017 problem started again. In addition, when this service ESC comes on my brake lights do not work. This is very dangerous. I am bring the car in again for another diagnostic. I am scared to drive. The light comes on during the warm months, either during the actual braking or when I am in a stop position holding down the brake. GM customer care has be of no help thus far.
Engine power reduced and the vehicle sounds like it is going to explode. It reduces the speed to 5 mph. You can turn the car off sit for a few minutes and turn the car back on and it runs fine. It does this daily. I have replaced several sensors and it has not fixed the problem. I have also replaced the throttle body twice and that did not fix it either.
- Mansfield, OH, USA
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While traveling at a slow speed (betw 10-20 mph) on 3/20/17, the car started to shake, the service ESC message light turns on, and service traction control light turns on (with message that car will power down). So, if I pull over to the side of the road and shut the car off (before it shuts down on it's own), wait 2 minutes for the computer to reset, then get RPM up quick (so the speed is quickly above the 20 mph), then it is wouldn't do it and I could get it to the mechanic. When the mechanic went to check it, the battery was dead, so no luck with computer scan. He put in new battery. So I drove it and it did it again. I took it to the mechanic and he checked it and he replaced the gas pedal (computer code indicated a bad sensor). However, it did not take care of the issue. Brand new battery and still draining battery (overnight). Mechanic thinks a relay may be staying open somewhere however isn't sure. Currently not drivable due to the shaking and that service ESC and service traction control messages come on with statement that vehicle will power down (while driving). First occurred on 3/20/2017 and is still occurring 4/20/2017 (mechanic hasn't been able to fix)! been dealing with a slow battery drain since purchased car in July 2016. If didn't drive car for 5 days, battery would be dead (4th day was still ok). Then in March 2017, other issue started and the battery drain became much worse. Now brand new battery and will drain completely dead overnight. Huge electrical issue. Car has 85,000 miles on it.
The dashboard seat belt light goes on and off. The radio at times goes silent. The headlights keep going off and having to replace. The ECM or ECU has went out. And the check engine light is one. On this while the car is on, driving and stationary.
Speed slow down on a 55 mph highway to 10 mph and wouldnt get no speed and it throttle and shake until I came to a stop the most scary thing to ever happen to me I went from a Ford to Chevy the most stupid idea I could've ever done and ever light on dash board is on and blinking to brake light, traction light, etc light, radio and clock lights the speed door and window lights its to much to deal with im afraid that this car is gonna take my life from me but noone can find no problem with this car I've got an oil change to spark plugs and so much more done on this car and nothing has changed this the fourth time this car has put me down in the six mths of me having this car somebody please help I love the car but its not a safe car to have and I can even exchange it out for another one at least thats what the people at the car lot says.
The engine starts to sputter, check engine light and other dash lights come on and vehicle quits running. Had it in Chevrolet garage and no code showed up they replaced a sensor told me it was fixed. Problem returned, this has happened several times and still exists. Very dangerous. Never know when it is going to stall out.
Tail lights stopped working, but break lights work, radio will change on its own from tuner to aux, dash doesnt stay illuminated, power locks and windows dont always work. Doesnt matter if its being driven or sitting. Checked fuses they are all good.
The headlights keep going out on this vehicles, have replaced them several times and they just keep going out. My aunt has the same make, model car as I do and she has the same problems.
The driver's side body seam of my 2011 Chevy Malibu was not properly sealed. This allowed water to leak into my electrical panel cause corrosion to all of my wiring. I determined this after driving down a high way at 60 mph and having my car drop down to 10 mph with service engine lights, engine power reduced warnings all lighting up my panel. It had been raining that day. I am lucky that the car behind me was following an appropriate amount of distance behind me.
I was driving in the highway and my Malibu stopped and appeared the image of traction control off and the motor was shaking and my light of check engine was on and my car did not advance more then 10 miles.
Drove car this morning and couple miles later the car lost most of its power and service ESC lights became illuminated as well as engine light too. Now car is slower and shaking violently when accelerating. Also shakes real bad when stationary. Driving around 35-45 mph. Can't drive now due to lost power and ESC issues/ looks like it is a common historic issue with these Malibu as internet is polluted with complaints about it and looks like GM can't find problem. As well GM tells me on the phone just now that my VIN number is not part of any recall notice while the problems go back to 2003 and covers every other Malibu except mine it appears. Really? bought is local as a pre owned vehicle with only about 30K on it. Sounds like GM is trying to skirt the issue of owning up to the problem. They have me on hold for some time now. Help!
Fire in trunk started at rear fuse panel. Driving at 35 mph in drizzle, trunk ajar message lit, stopped to check it & engine stalled as I pulled off the road, found the trunk securely latched, and couldn't open it with key fob or button in cabin. Then saw paint turning brown (scorching) at rear corner panel at location of rear fuse panel. By the time fire dept. Arrived the cabin and trunk fully engulfed - total loss.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook violently and the ESC and traction control warning indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,333.
Battery light coming on. Dealership diagnose bad alternator. Installed new alternator. Two weeks passed, all dashboard lights come on, lost power steering, while driving. Car towed in. Dealership found fusible link burnt on alternator, which caused first alternator to go bad. $25 part.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 40 mph, all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
My car has been having problems all year. I called and spoke with someone who in return was suppose to call cannon motors in oxford, ms to have the front head light on the driver side fixed because it was on recall. My father has replaced it 3 times and it keeps going out so the car was taken to cannon today and now its a different story. They was talking about charging $75 then they changed it to $500 to fix a headlight. I know the is an electrical problem going on with my car.
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- Cedar Falls, IA, USA