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Engine power drops suddenly on highway or in traffic after 45mins of driving, reduced engine power, service engine, service airbag messages come on also ESC message then engine stalls and moves at about 10mph from driving at anywhere between 30mph to 70mph. Recurring for the last two months can't be fixed after several Chevy dealer workshop visits and costs
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. Howard Pontiac of amhurst, Illinois was made aware of the failure and performed a fuel pump relay and seat belt recalls on the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The NHTSA campaign numbers were unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. While attempting to back out of the driveway, the gear was placed in reverse and the traction control and power steering indicators illuminated. The steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the engine stalled. The contact called a local dealer (lou bachrodt Chevrolet pompano beach, fl 33069 at (954) 971-3000), but failed to speak with anyone. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000.
This has happened a few times to me now. I was heading home on the highway with the cruise control set on about 67 mph and all of the sudden the engine lost power and the car starts coasting. "engine power reduced" came across the computer display. Like I said, this has happened before. I could pull over to a stop, shut off the car and it would reset, and the car would be fine for me to make it home. But this last time, the car would not restart at all. I got the car towed home, checked the battery, the cables, and even replaced the starter, and it still does the same thing.... starter will not engage to turn the motor over to start.
- Low Moor, IA, USA
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The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and would not accelerate or reverse when prompted. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the right side of the road. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,017.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled when it approached a traffic light. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the shoulder. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was at the shop awaiting diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled two other times within the last month. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that there was a recall regarding the throttle body reduced power mode, but the VIN was not included the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same issue listed in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified. The NHTSA campaign number was unknown. The failure mileage was 50,200. Updated 05/03/17
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. When the vehicle was started, the contact heard an abnormal noise shortly afterward. The vehicle vibrated excessively with a strong shudder, the engine power reduced, ESC off, and traction control off warning indicators illuminated. The contact turned the vehicle off and back on, but the warning indicators continued and the service engine indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was not available.
My car only has 95897 miles on it and theirs somethi G wrong with the engin transmission... cars been well taken car of and when you climb hills it looses power and has a hard time climbing the hill.
I was driving and then came to a stop to pull on a major highway. When I turned on the high way my Malibu wouldn't accelerate and acted as if it was in neutral, as a semi pulled up behind me I had to put it almost in a ditch so I wouldn't get hit. My mechanic says its the 3,5, R wave plate and that he looked at all the Malibu forums online and found out that many people have had this happen. I contacted GM and they told me there was nothing they could do. Never buying a Chevy again.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle vibrated abnormally and the check engine indicator illuminated. The reduced engine power warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle decelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,575.
I was driving on the highway, going 60mph. The car suddenly slowed down to about 5mph and started violently shaking, and I had to quickly pull to the shoulder lane, "reduced engine speed" appeared on the dashboard, along with "ESC traction control". restarted my car and the light went off. About 15 mins later, it did the same thing. This is extremely dangerous for myself and other people around me.
One of my new tires continually deflate. After taking to tire co. 6of8wks to get air, I was told I have a cracked wheel and will pay $500 for a used wheel or up to $1000 for authorized dealer to replace it. I pay $50 extra F/platinum warranty and had to pay for airbag svc'ing to get inspection--and $100 deductible from warranty company. In 2yrs, I've paid $1200 F/warranty plus $150 deductible@authorized service ctr-pinkerton chev in lynchburg, va-and it took 3 weeks that I had to bum a ride to work or pay a cab. Now, I'm riding on a "donut" and my gas mileage is <8mpg........w/a $389 car note and $200 car insurance note.
While the vehicle is at idle (stop light), the engine surges and sputters and the service traction control / ecs lights appear on the dashboard and the check engine light illuminates. The car will then accelerate very slowly only up to about 20 mph. I had the car fixed at a GM dealer about a year ago for a vehicle recall on the main body wiring connector to BCM. Note: The GM fix is to "clean" the connector and add dielectric grease to prevent corrosion. The car was fine after that until now. I've seen many of the same complaints on the internet regarding this issue and I believe the "fix" is only temporary.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, when the vehicle's timing chain began to make a rattling noise and jumped causing the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was towed and taken to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. When the weather was below 50 degrees, the vehicle failed to accelerate. When the failure occurred, the reduce engine power and traction control indicators illuminated. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. While idling, the engine hesitated and the RPM's randomly increased and decreased. Also, the service traction, ESC, and check engine indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The mmanufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 55,000.
I had to have over $2500 worth of work done to my car, which had something to do with some torque sensor and other parts - I see that there was a recall on other Chevy Malibu's in previous model years. I am wondering how long this recall will take, my year is 2010 and not currently on the recall list. Prior to that, I had just paid $2000 for other work needed on this vehicle that was out of warranty. I've had so many issues w/this car. I have receipts but they are currently in storage - I am unable to upload them right now.
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- Perris, CA, USA