This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
I was on the on ramp, behind another car driving to get onto the highway when we both drove through a big puddle of water. The car in front of me stopped and the water came over the hood of my car. My car then stalled and I coasted to the left side of the on ramp. My car would not start. The other car continued driving. No water entered my vehicle.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle lost acceleration power then stalled. The contact also mentioned that the engine temperature warning light illuminated and that the failure was experienced multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the serpentine belt and water pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 10,000.
While driving the engine power suddenly reduced and a warning came on indicating reduced engine power. The vehicle was taken to dealer who had it for 2 weeks and drove around 500 miles on car and were unable to replicate error.
I was driving my son to work and I lost all power to my vehicle. I had no brakes, power steering and my engine light came on and battery light came on as well. I managed not get in a accident and get into a parking lot. Thank god. My backlights have had issues as well they have stayed on and have cuased me to get pulled over by the police.
Trunk opens automatically when key fob is carried in pants pockets..I've tried shielding the fob, but it is just to sensitive for normal use!!! I got different fob, but it still opening my trunk, & I don't realize it, till I return to car... my car is not in a garage, & in mornings, the trunk is wet from snow or rain.. plus:anyone could steal from mytrunk all nite long !!!!
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds and downshifting, the vehicle rode very rough. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. After inspection, they advised him that he would have to put 500 miles on the vehicle for it to learn his way of driving. After driving a while, the shifting became progressively worse. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. After diagnosis, they advised him that the two rear engine mounting bolts were not tightened properly. The vehicle was repaired by tightening of the bolts. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 7. the current mileage was approximately 1,600. Updated 4/1/13 updated 04/23/2013
Our Malibu was just purchased with 9 miles new on January 31st and has the easiest eco feature which is supposed to shut down the vehicle at stops. Our vehicle is not shutting down. The dealership states there is no known issue, bulletin, or recall for this. Any information would be helpful thank you. ## VIN failed ##
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- Rochester Hills, MI, USA