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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,586 miles

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2014 Chevrolet Malibu electrical problems

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2014 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Comments (Page 2 of 4)

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problem #42

May 012020

Malibu

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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

- Crown Point, IN, USA

problem #41

Sep 112020

Malibu

  • miles
Service engine signal won't come off and my car won't cut off

- Rome, GA, USA

problem #40

Mar 172020

Malibu 4-cyl

  • miles
The cars stop start function is malfunctioning and will completely turn the car off when engaged. I have almost been rear ended twice in the last two weeks due to this. This happens anytime the function is engaged. I just purchased the car March 17,2020

- Kansas City, KS, USA

problem #39

Jun 222020

Malibu

  • 10 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- St. Ann, MO, USA

problem #38

May 122020

Malibu

  • miles
My passenger front air bag isn't working and my electrical to my emc isn't working and when battery is unhooked the interior lights stay on I've had several sensors to go bad.

- Salyersville, KY, USA

problem #37

Apr 012020

Malibu

  • 79,000 miles
Ac and radio completely stopped working. No power whatsoever.

- Garland, TX, USA

problem #36

Jun 202019

Malibu

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When I come to a full stop at a red light or stop sign, when my car tries to use the auto stop feature the majority of the time it fails to start back on which causes it to fully turn off while the key is still turned and the car is in drive as if the car was still driving. I don't know what this problem is nor do I know what's causing it. I changed my spark plugs thinking that might of been the problem but it still continues to do the same malfunction. Please help.

- Miami Gardens, FL, USA

problem #35

Jan 142020

Malibu

  • 107,000 miles
Control panned for the 2014 Chevy Malibu that controls heating A/C defrosting ect does not work. All of the lights went off and none of the controls are operational

- Altoona, PA, USA

problem #34

Apr 012019

Malibu

  • 40,000 miles
The engine light came on with AP2646 code. After attempting to repair, and the code remaining I attempted to find part 12633613. Unable to locate the part I brought it in to a garage. They replaced the same part I had already replaced, and still the engine light remained. They were also unable to locate the referenced part online or through a dealership (mangino Chevrolet). I contacted several dealerships and GM, the party is discontinued and back ordered at parts stores and dealerships. Without this part, the car can not be inspected and becomes a safety issue, and S legal issue of continued to operate on the road (in NY and elsewhere I imagine). The part is faulty on many cars if the back order is an accurate indication. Although it does not prevent safe operation of the car, the car can not be inspected overall for safety until the engine light is fixed.

- Fort Johnson, NY, USA

problem #33

Dec 212019

Malibu

  • 109,000 miles
When my auto stop function initiates my battery loses power and cuts off my car completely.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #32

Nov 162019

Malibu

  • 170,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owned a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. Approximately one hour after parking the vehicle, flames were present under the hood of the vehicle. The fire department was called and extinguished the flames. The vehicle was destroyed. A fire report was filed. The cause of the fire was not determined. Cannon motors (69900 highway 82 West, greenwood, ms) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 170,000.

- Yazoo City, MS, USA

problem #31

Nov 112019

Malibu

  • 56,453 miles
Bought car brand new from the Chevy dealership in 2015. The check engine light comes on within a year. Code 305F. Replaced aux battery. 1 year later, code 305F, again. Replaced aux battery under warranty. Another code popped up..this was a sensor; replaced under warranty. Nov 2018, again, code 305F. Another aux battery replaced. Here we are, Dec 2019, code 305F. Dealership states since we've replaced with a gel battery and both batteries are reading good but recharge, that it is the computer module on top of the battery which controls the auto stop/start and the remote start. In the almost 5 years I have had my car, it has been in the shop for this problem more than 3 times now and 2 times for hub assembly that should not have gone out at the low mileage of 42K. There is a clear problem with this 305F and the hub assembly as Chevy has a service bulletin on the 305F and many Chevy Malibu owners have made several hundred complaints according to online sources. This is a safety issue because the car will "die"(shut off completely) while at a stop sign or light which could result in a rear end.this car, along with the other 2014-2015 are being treated as though there is no problem. I'm sick of spending $140 on an aux battery and wasting time for something that they know is worthy of a recall but are to cheap or just don't care about the buyer. As I write this, I am sitting at sterling mccall Chevrolet in houston for the wonderful 305F code. Do something about it! I was sitting at a light when the auto shut off/start kicked off and back on which caused the car to lunge forward. That's when the check engine light illuminated the first time. I drive my car because I have to and still paying it off, but I no longer feel safe in it and it puts me and my family along with other drivers at risk. I have about 2 years left on my payments.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #30

Oct 152019

Malibu

  • 106,000 miles
I have a 2014 Chevy Malibu ls. About a year ago while at a stop light the car engine shut stopped working, and all the lights came off. I had to get the assistance of a police officer to control traffic away from my car, until the tow truck arrived and towed it to the shop. I was told that the auxiliary battery was bad, and had it replaced. The car it worked well. In August of this year the car engine began shutting off, while I was driving, and sometimes after it was parked overnight. I had the batteries checked, and was told that they were bad. I live in AZ, and the weather here is very hot, both were replaced on August 27th and 28th, less than 2 months ago, with two new batteries. The car worked well up until this evening, when it shut down completely as I was driving into my yard. All the lights came off, and I cannot get the key out of the ignition. I am glad that it happened when I entered my yard and not while I was driving on the freeway. Will tow it to the shop in the morning to find out what the problem is now.

- Glendale, AZ, USA

problem #29

Aug 102019

Malibu

  • 173,500 miles
This car is stalling and surging. You go to leave the stopped position it hesitate or stalls. Dies like it's starved of fuel. RPM raises up with doing anything like a loss of power. Codes P0010 P0011 P0002

- Ashdown, AR, USA

problem #28

Jan 092019

Malibu

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle decelerated. The failure occurred whenever the contact attempted to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The contact drove the vehicle to autonation (7769 grapevine highway, fort worth, tx 76180, (817) 485-0400) where it was diagnosed that a new computer needed to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 65,000.

- Ft. Worth, TX, USA

problem #27

May 152019

Malibu

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. When the contact attempted to shift from park into drive while on an incline, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact had to constantly wait to ensure that the gear properly changed over. Bob bell Chevrolet (1 kane St, baltimore, md 21224, (443) 407-1778) inspected the vehicle, but was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle shut off intermittently and there was a progressing false start failure. The vehicle was taken to cox Chevrolet (2900 cortez rd w, bradenton, fl 34207, (941) 749-2699) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not being driven frequently due to the risk of the gear not shifting and the vehicle intermittently stalling. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.

- Parrish, FL, USA

problem #26

Mar 242019

Malibu

  • 66,300 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving and making a turn, the vehicle stalled in the middle of traffic. The contact had to place the vehicle into park and restart the engine. On one occasion, the contact had to get the police to help push the vehicle and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was driven to tim lally Chevrolet (24999 miles rd, warrensville heights, oh 44128, (440) 359-8781) where it was diagnosed that the battery saver module needed to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 66,300.

- Warrensville, OH, USA

problem #25

Jun 182019

Malibu

  • 70,000 miles
My check engine light came on, I took it to the shop and replaced a solenoid, problem is still there. Now my car dies on me and when I push on the gas it hesitates. My car has under 75000 miles on it. I've already replaced both wheel bearings. My A/C doesn't want to come on at times. My radio will come on with no key in the ignition,

- Crestview, FL, USA

problem #24

May 012019

Malibu

  • 90,000 miles
Code U0121 lost connection with electronic brake control module. When coming to a stop, the vehicle stalls and the RPM's drop. Jerky acceleration. While driving at speed, vehicle stutters an acceleration.

- Wyoming, MI, USA

problem #23

Feb 042019

Malibu

  • 52,446 miles
My windshield and back window was fogging on the inside during the fall and frosting on the inside during the winter. My carpets felt like a sponge. It turned out there were 6" of standing water under my floorboards on the driver side of the car (front and back). The mechanic traced this back to an opening between two panels, just below the windshield, that were never sealed. He said I was lucky. If the water got any higher, it could have interfered with the electrical and airbag system. I also lucked out in that there was no mold growth. My car was purchased new only five years prior and had never been in an accident. Repair required the removal of my windshield, a side panel on the car, my driver seat, and the tearing up of my carpets.

- Tinley Park, IL, USA

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