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The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the engine was shaking, and the vehicle stalled while driving at an undisclosed speed, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and suggested that the contact file a complaint with the NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.
GOV vehicle was traveling north on the Baltimore Washington Parkway near Interstate 695. The steering and brakes failed, and the driver moved the vehicle safely to the shoulder and exited the vehicle. The vehicle began to smoke and caught fire. The Traction control, steering, brake and ABS warning lamps appeared.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall. The contact was relating the failure to an issue with the bolts in the intake manifold being loosened which allowed air to get into the engine. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the spark plugs and the trunk battery needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
When start stop was engaged at light the car shut off everything on the dash and radio went blank. It auto started and ac was no longer working. Afterwards I smelled a slight burning scent (in Louisiana traffic, I was unsure it was me) but car ran fine. When start stop engaged there was a longer than normal pause before would auto start would engage. It would intermittently fail to crank on occasion for a few key turns. Engine light came on. Trunk would mysteriously pop open. Started displaying two key fobs programmed, ABS stable track, reduced engine power, low battery and another thing I can't remember at start up. I changed the battery and alternator with new ones and the next day the instrument panel flickered as well as head lights. And when I was to take it in to dealership it had complete electrical failure. The dealership said it was the engine fuse block and replaced it. Now the engine light is still on and has a pause before it start. Will not send diagnostics to my Chevy app. Remote start is not working with eng light on. I told them I thought is was battery control module but he insisted that it was just the engine fuse block. I cannot explain the anxiety. And have told my family that if I die in that car to sue GM. There should be nothing wrong with this car at 6 years old. 53000 miles and is driven less than 50 miles a week.
- Lafayette, LA, USA
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Driving on interstate after work around 12 am & reduced engine power appears on screen, car slows down & I couldn't accelerate more than 10mph & had to keep pulling over to turn engine on & off. Terrifying! read other complaints about this just now & needs to be recalled asap before someone is injured or worse especially driving on a busy interstate/highway
This has happened twice now, once for my wife and the second time I was driving. Both incidents happened while in motion on the highway and the vehicle display showed reduced engine power and the vehicle de-rated and slowed automatically on the highway. The check engine light displayed and after connecting a code reader to the obd and code P2138 was logged which is potentially a faulty throttle position sensor/ foot gas pedal. I replaced the throttle position sensor cleared the stored code and a couple weeks later the vehicle again went into limp mode and de-rated on highway. The check engine light came on and the same code P2138 was logged indicating voltage difference between app sensor 1 and app sensor 2 of the throttle positioning sensor. After further research on line I found that a GM service bulletin was issued for potential moisture intrusion of the connectors from the throttle position sensor to the ECM. (see attached) it seems like my vehicle is experiencing moisture in the connectors as both incidents happened within minutes of taking the vehicle through an automatic car wash. In my opinion this is a safety concern for this model vehicle to de-rate and slow down suddenly at highway speeds with cars following behind and has been a known issue by GM and should have a recall issued.
Came to a stop at a stop light auto stop came on. When let off the brake the auto start did not start. It tried to then completely shut off. Had to put car in park and turn the key to get it to start. I was in right lane trying to turn. The first time it happened it would not start with turning the key until the second time turning the key. This happened 5 times on my way home. Was almost rear ended. While it would not start at 2 stops cars thought I was going to move and I couldn't. auto stop and start was coming on at almost every stop this morning and my husband made a comment about how that was strange and it should not do it. Yesterday we just replaced the intake and exhaust seanoid.
2014 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to defective rocker arm oil control valve. Consumer is also seeking reimbursement for out of pocket costs related to repairs. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair. The manufacturer advised the part necessary to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The consumer had the vehicle repaired with aftermarket equipment as suggested by the manufacturer. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the cost of repairs.
For a few years after purchasing my vehicle I noticed sometimes it would stutter or throttle and surge while driving, but every time I took it to the dealer they were "unable to duplicate" the problem. Now the source of the problem I believe is error code P16D0, but there is no recall on this part that is mentioned in this code. General Motors should compensate vehicle purchasers who have run into this issue.
The check engine light won't go off and there's only 78000 miles. The auto stop isn't working. The tracking light won't go of and the ABS light wont go off
When I stop at a stop sign or red light, my car go into auto stop. When I press on the gas to go, the car shut off. After months of this I just understood what was really going on. No check engine light is on. This is hard to detect. Not even the dealership found this out. My auto sound guy explained this to me now I can explain this to the dealership. This should be a recall. This is dangerous. Why did Chevrolet put this option in cars.
On 7/5/20 the vehicle was in motion going down the highway and the high pressure fuel pump mounted on the engine broke lose, dropped into the engine and tore apart the engine. Was towed and fixed by closest GM dealership (deery brothers, West burlington, ia). There is a recall for a bad weld on the high pressure fuel pump for 2016-2018 Malibu's resulting in the exact issue I had on my 2014. The dealership said GM, Chevrolet and the dealership (which is a GM certified dealership where I bought the car certified pre-owned in 2018) said they all bared no responsibility for the issue. I paid $3,128 for the repair on 7/17/20. Two days after bringing my car home, there is an oil leak that was never there before. The dealership says this is a hole in the oil pan, and again is my responsibility to pay for in full to be fixed. I received a letter from Chevrolet on 7/16/20 saying there is a recall for my VIN # for an oil pressure valve. Incorrect oil pressure could have caused the high pressure fuel pump to explode causing the issue on 7/9/20. I do not believe that between the two recalls issued by Chevrolet for my car model I should be responsible for the full weight of the repairs on a car that was purchased certified pre-owned with a warranty two years prior, not to mention I've had all regular services done in a timely matter at the same dealership, that has under 90,000 miles and is only six years old. There is no reason for such extensive engine damage to such a new car with no previous issues.
The vehicle stops while in motion and in driving gear then wheel lock up. Making it unable to proceed to turn or drive. This does not matter if on highway or public street. Had to have car towed to cottmans and the mechanic stated that this issue is known and was covered by manufacturers under codes P0011 and P2646. Your assistance is needed with resolving this matter as my car is not driveable.
While driving the vehicle it made a noise then sounded like a motorcycle. The vehicle couldn't maintain speed of more than 18 mph. Limped the vehicle a few miles home and it was leaking engine oil onto the ground. There is oil puddled up between the transmission and engine area.
My car has been in need a GM part for almost eight months. The part # is 12633613. I have spoken with Chevy representatives over a dozen times. Despite discontinuing the engine that requires this part and the many complaints and people who can't operate their vehicles with this engine, Chevy/General Motors refuses to do a recall. The faulty part causes cars to jerk and shut off in the middle of the road. Before realizing the car wasn't fully operable, I was almost hit due to my inability to move forward. I have invested in Chevy and I have taken great care of my car. One small solenoid rocker arm should not keep me from enjoying the vehicle I have purchased. Aside from the thousands of dollars loss from the car itself, I spent hundreds and thousands of dollars on transportation alternatives. I need some remedy in this case as Chevy will not admit the part has been discontinued (although a representative did admit to this) despite their stated requirement of producing or making available comparable parts for at least 10 years. I need help and I hope Chevy is held accountable for these willful consumer violations.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the service stabili-trac and reduced engine power warning messages displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed the vehicle with a defective vvt (variable valve timing) sensor. The mechanic recommended that both vvt (variable valve timing) sensors be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The contact then took the vehicle to second independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with an engine misfire. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.
Check engine light on and check stabilizertrak and reduced engine speed diagnostic test says misfire and vvt sensors replaced everything still on car lost all speed and power on highway.
The engine variable timing oil control valve is malfunctioning as I have seen with thousands of others on the internet. GM is no longer making the part. I was driving my car on a highway and the check engine light came on. The car drove normally, but when I attempted to accelerate to merge onto another highway, the car seemingly stopped accelerating even with my foot on the gas. The car was stuck with no propulsion for a few seconds before I could accelerate again. The car now only slowly accelerates, or dies if I try to accelerate quickly. My fuel economy has been worse and according to reports the emissions of the car are worse. No action is being taken by GM to fix this issue.
I purchased my Chevy Malibu brand new all maintenance has been done as recommended my the dealership now part #12633613 has went out and I have been told by the dealership and General Motors that the part is not available for purchase meanwhile I am left with a car that can not be drove
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- West Warwick, RI, USA