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While driving on the highway my car will just shut down completely then turn back on. Sometime the radio will go out with power steering, etc. It just shuts down for no reason. We've replacement the battery cable several months ago as we had the exact same problem and it worked for about 6 months. If I use my turn signal sometimes it will shut down and turn back on. Did it about 20 times today on the way to work. With my two small children in the car with me. I am usually driving around 65 to 75 mph when this happens.
Both the transmission and engine went out at the same time. I took it to apple valley motors in martinsburg wv, a Chevy dealership. They contacted the third party warranty company (portfolio) and they made the dealership replace the transmission with a junkyard transmission. But when I took it in the check engine light was on and I assumed that it was on because of the transmission. But also assumed that because it was a dealership with special trained technicians that they would check all the codes and clear them before they returned the vehicle to me. Well they didn't and the check engine light was still on when I picked it up but thought maybe I had to drive it a couple miles to reset the light. Well the light did go out but came back on about a week later and when I took it back to the dealer they called the warranty company and they said that because now that the extended warranty that I had, expired 8 days prior that there is nothing they can do. I called both GM and Chevy and explained the situation and neither one will assist me with the problem only because the power train warranty expired even though I have less than a 100K on it. They gave me a case number but in the end they said there is nothing they can do. No way should both the engine and transmission go bad at the same time especially with less than 100K on it. This is in addition to another complaint that I just filed with you regarding the car loosing all power while I am driving. That problem happened on both the highway at over 70 mph and in the city at slower speeds. In addition to the transmission and engine going ou, 30 days prior the hydrolic transmission lines blew out while I was on the highway and I had to have it towed and it cost me about $900 out of pocket because it was was not covered by the warranty.
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu turns off or completely de-energizes during operation. On three occasions over the last 2 weeks, the vehicle has turned off or completely de-energized while traveling speeds of between 10 and 35 mph. On one occasion, the vehicle turned off or completely de-energized while in stop and go traffic. On two separate occasions, the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has turned off or completely de-energized in the middle of a turn. This occurred once in the face of oncoming traffic during a left turn at an intersection and once during a right turn.
The charging system went completely dead while driving. I had no power steering everything went black no speed, no lights, I couldn't even turn on my hazards while I was sitting in the middle lane of the interstate hoping I wouldn't get killed because of this. Why is there no warning to let you know your battery and charging system is dead. Why is this not a recall from Chevy? please advise.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the transmission gears were slow to change over when needed, and then the gear would change over abruptly. As a result, the vehicle would surge at a high rate of speed. There were two unknown warning indicators illuminated: One on the instrument panel and the other for the transmission gear shift. Koepp Chevrolet (13221 us-87, la vernia, tx 78121, (830) 253-8000) was notified of the failure and indicated that the vehicle would need to be diagnosed to determine if the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 33,150.
- San Antonio, TX, USA
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The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. While the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, it began to hesitate and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who found the following three codes: P0089, P228D, and P0016. The vehicle was taken to keller motors (located at 700 Cadillac ln, hanford, ca 93230, (866) 882-6546), but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 109,133. The VIN was invalid.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle decelerated. The contact's daughter pulled the vehicle off the freeway and the transmission slipped. The vehicle jerked violently and almost crashed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to burien Chevrolet (14400 1st ave S, burien, wa 98168, (206) 243-5800) where it was diagnosed that a new transmission needed to be installed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 73,408. The consumer stated evenafter having the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the steering wheel locking up.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 50 mph, the contact switched gears and the vehicle made a knocking sound. Also, when the contact shifted into reverse or while the vehicle was at a stop, the knocking sound was heard and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The contact scheduled an appointment with tom gill Chevrolet (7830 commerce dr, florence, ky 41042, (859) 371-7566). The manufacturer was contacted and suggested the contact call NHTSA and schedule an appointment with a dealer. The contact researched online and stated that the power train control module within the electronic control module could be the cause of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 100,267.
The mechanic states it may be a condition in which the generator control module (gcm) may not function properly. The battery wouldn't hold a charge and then suddenly it was charged and driving as normal, the battery indicator light was on the entire time. They cannot find anything wrong with it now, but stated there was a recall and thinks that is what is wont with my vehicle. Also the stop/start feature is not working at all on the vehicle. It acts like it will cut off intermittently.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would shut off and the instrument panel gauges and electronics would turn off and on. In addition, the "service power steering" message illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mike haggerty GMC (9100 S. kenton St., oakline, il) where it was diagnosed that the transmission module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and did not assist. The failure mileage was 70,000.
While driving straight ahead on a city street, at approximately 30-35mph, the axle shaft on the front, right side of the car broke. The broken axle shaft caused an accident where my car went to the right and I hit the back-left side of a van; that impact sent the right side of the car up in the air where I was only traveling on the two left wheels. Although I thought my car was going to flip and land on it's roof, the car did come back down on the right wheels, but landed/hit the front of the van and the back of a pick-up truck.
Car randomly losses power at any speed. During this time, I am unable to control the car. The power steering is off. This happened to my wife as she made a left turn on a green light on bell road, AZ (a busy road). There is no way that this should be taken lightly.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the rpms decreased and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle would only restart after receiving a jump start. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and battery charge, stability track, and service power steering warning messages appeared on the instrument panel display. The contact mentioned that the failures occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,212.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would not crank, but the battery was fully charged. The contact also stated that the key did not come out of the ignition and the gear shifter would not shift. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.
Wheel bearing from GM dont last. My car has 75000 miles and have already replaced all 4 and those were done May 9 using GM parts and have another one that is failing.
While driving down the road on 7/10/16 my 2013 Chevy Malibu lost power, engine light and traction control light came on and went from 55-60 mph to 20 mph. When trying to accelerate more the car could shake violently. After stopping and turning the car off it would not restart. The car was towed to kerry Chevrolet in alexandria, ky. After diagnostic testing they determined that the fuel pump needed replaced. On 8/10/16 while driving down the highway while in vacation in Florida the car again started to lose power, the engine began to slip or miss and jerk. Again engine light came on. Car died three times while on the road trying to get it to a safe place for a tow truck to tow it. It was taken to a dealership and the cam shaft sensor was replaced. Car continues to hesitate and miss.
My Chevrolet Malibu shut off on me in the mid of the way and I almost go into a accident with my children. Took it to the dealership and they can't find out why my car is doing this.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at 60 mph in inclement weather over a bump in the road, the contact lost control of the vehicle as the front end veered. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but had not been diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.
In summer 2015 while using ac, heat randomly would blast out. (while idle or driving). Would have to restart car to get ac to work again. In the past 2 weeks dec15/jan16, engine overheated-idle indicator came on while driving on the highway, once at 65 mph, once at 30 mph. Then a few minutes later it would turn off. I looked at temp gauge, and it was not at an overheating level (half way only). Also, now heat only intermittently works. I will have to turn car on and off repeatedly, and turn ac on/off, heat on/off, defrost on/off, and sometimes the heat will finally get warm. Never seems to get hot like it's supposed to. Took to repair shop for the engine overheated/idle warning and stated nothing was wrong. Safety issue not having heat for front windshield defrost when it's under 30 degrees out. Mechanic said it's probably a computer issue with the car. But now I'm seeing this is a recurring problem with many car owners. GM needs to recall, as this can be a safety concern!
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- Drumright, OK, USA