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The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The contact veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the front and rear batteries, and the alternator were replaced; however, the failure reoccurred within a month. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a recall had not been issued for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
There is an electrical issue with the vehicle, causing bad computer readings related to the O2 sensor, VVT valve/rocker arm solenoid. It causes shaking and bad acceleration. These parts were already replaced and within days of the -??repair-??, I am still having issues. If driving and I start to accelerate, it gets shaky and almost stalls the vehicle completely. If that were to happen while driving in the middle of the road then that could easily cause a wreck.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was designed with the auto Start/Stop feature. The contact stated while at a complete stop, the vehicle would shut off completely, causing the electronical features to stop working and the instruments panel lights to turn off. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact related the failure to GM TSB Number: 10-00-89-005. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.
I bought my 2015 Chevy Malibu in 2016 at 36k miles. No wrecks, 1 owner before myself. No warning lights on when driving from the lot and the car was just what I wanted-€¦ tho always a little doubtful because it was pre owned 1) there was always this random, unusual, indescribable smell from the vents where I couldn-€™t breathe but no one else could smell or experience it. I just kept getting sick. 2) I thought -€œMY-€ first 30k miles or so was rolling too fast and 3-5 months in, the ENGINE light popped on. Immediately took it to Chevy who said my engine light was on due to an -€œairbag-€ but wouldn-€™t tell me which unless I paid 70$. 3) Still, driving was not affected so I kept taking it to the Chevy dealer every 3-6 months for the proper maintenance. About 2 years in I go for an oil change at CHEVY: one guy pours RADIATOR fluid in my OIL compartment during the oil change. Just before he realizes it-€™s the wrong thing and looks to see if I saw, I alert the manager who immediately drains the oil and says it won-€™t be affected.. and assures me everything is fine. 🤷ðŸ½-€-™€ï¸ 4) 4 years ownership, the service stability track message started appearing and the ENGINE POWER REDUCED SPEED LIMITED TO 25 MPH starts popping up on the screen and simultaneously the car DANGEROUSLY goes from highway speed to 25mph. ONLY Jesus mercy! That-€™s a death trap in itself. Still no recalls and no help. Temp fix (get to safety, turn off vehicle, wait 30 sec-1 min and restart) 5) At 150k miles, I returned to get transmission flush.change.check whatever the best procedure was. Chevy says, I wouldn-€™t because it doesn-€™t have to be serviced on these vehicle. yet they send me coupons for trans services. 6)JUST put on new tires, oil, oil cabin, and engine filters changed. Car riding smoothly then 4 days later I start it and up pops a message about SERVICE POWER STEERING: drive with care! No Gearshift lights. And it-€™s an EPS system! Something is WRONG with these cars. 7) Paint defects along pass. side
"Service Power Steering" message suddenly appeared while driving on the freeway and the car started to loose power and nearly shut off while driving. Through forums, I learned that this is an ongoing issue with Malibus.
- La Puente, CA, USA
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Air bag sensor has been malfunctioning, misreading that there is a passenger in my car when there is not anybody present and the seat is clear. Check airbag light on dash is lit. The the screen display shows a blank green screen when put in reverse and has to be put in park to correct green screen. The auto shut off for the engine when the brake pedal is engaged turns the car completely off; including head lights, interior lights, and all capacities of the vehicle.
I have a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu. I was driving in traffic and stopped. The auto stop engaged. When I put my foot on the gas peddle to continue on in traffic, the engine would not start. I had to set there for 5 minutes before the car would restart.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light and the message "dual battery" were displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel saving battery was faulty and needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced however, the failure persisted. The mechanic then diagnosed that the fuse block was faulty. The fuse block was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.
During the automatic start/stop function, the car stalls out after it stops itself. For example, I exited an interstate and came to a red stoplight. The car engaged the fuel saving system and shut down the engine. However, after I tried to press the gas to get the car to reengage, the car completely shut down requiring me to put the car in park on an exit ramp and re crank the car to get it to start again. Batteries were tested and no one can figure out what the problem is.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while his wife was approaching an intersection and depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The driver shifted the vehicle to park, restarted the vehicle, and drove to her destination. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,700.
This 2015 Chevy Malibu has been serviced over 10 ten times for a stalling/check engine issue(s). Sometimes the check engine light will activate after stalling and other times it will not. This vehicle has only had 1 owner since the initial purchase with on-star showing all the times/dates that a problem was detected and reported via email (on star). The dealership has had ample attempts to fix the issues with the vehicle, as well as private ASE certified mechanic/shop after the issues continued with this problem vehicle. This vehicle is a lemon, it is not dependable, and the stalling issues seem to be an on-going issue with GM Chevy Malibu. On 05/15/2021 while in Natick Massachusetts, I was almost rear-ended after my vehicle stalled in traffic and I could not get to the BDL. As quickly as the vehicle stopped working, I was able to restart the vehicle and move it out of the road. This problem can not be ignored or downplayed, someone will eventual get hurt or killed because their vehicle stalls without reason or warning. I need a dependable vehicle and do not have the luxury to run to the dealership multiple times for an on-going problem.
I was pulling out of parking lot when my car gears started to jerk then a "service power steering" icon flashed on the dashboard. My engine light read a P305F code which only told me it was a problem with the dual battery control module (dbcm) I then took the vehicle back to my local dealership and there diagnostics just said to replace the main battery. However I replaced both batteries and car still had the same problem. I did my personal research and I ended up replacing the battery module yet car still had same issue. I've already been to the dealership twice and can't afford to keep spending money on diagnostic test. I also noticed that this was a common issue for this vehicle and that multiple people had filed complaints about this particular problem. This problem happens to me at random times while driving or while pulling out of parking lot and is a major hazard if driving on busy street or highway. When it does the auto stop at a red light the car jerks and sometimes gears will lock up and transmission will experience problems as well. Other times the car just jerks and a service power steering icon will display on the dashboard
The check engine light came on. The code is P305F which means the battery control module is affected. This powers the accessories. When the auto stop feature triggers, the vehicle's accessories will turn off and headlights will turn off. Dangerous at night. There are no current solutions for this code and makes the car a failure for emissions.
The radio audio system gives a random static interference, not every drive but 1/10 times. No music or audio can be heard until the vehicle has been shut off for couple of minutes then the system works fine.
The vehicle was in motion on a city street and the whole radio console cut off for about 5 seconds and came back on. The engine light then popped on.it did this twice in a matter of 10 mins. This issued has happened twice sporadically 3 times but never consecutive on the same day. Both batteries were tested and they are good. Got the code P305F. Performed a check on all wires and harnesses and they were secure. The main battery was replaced with a new ac delco on February 22, 2020. My car also cut off on September 30 while it was in motion and I was switiching gears to reverse.
I was at a red light on a major highway no warning what so ever. Light turned green took foot off brake check engine light came on then car completely shut off. Had power but I guess not enough to turn on the hazard lights. Almost got hit in the rear because they thought I was getting ready to move because there where no lights on in the rear. Had to push it off to the side of the road that was hard due to there was no power steering at all. Got my son to come get me but first we wanted to see if the car would start with a jump start and it did but called for a tow truck because I was scared it was going to shut off again. There was no warning or even warning signs prior to the incident. Beside the check engine light coming on right before the car shut off that was not a very good warning. So I bought a battery for the car and everything has been fine. I really think that put me in a dangerous situation not being able to put my hazard lights on being on a major highway and trying to push it to the side with no power steering.
The car stalls out while in traffic and/or immediately reduce speed flashing-engine reduce code on the dash, mines in particular has flashed service traction and reduce engine power on the dash, diagnostic testing is not giving any codes for a specific reason for this issue, seem to be something up with the sensors and electrical system on this car- causing multiple issues to happen all at one time. Chevy dealer not very help- suggesting to fix random parts and the issue continues. Decided not to drive on the highway, but did drive on a busy street in baltimore county.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle started to drive to the right and the wheels began to lose traction before the steering wheel became difficult to turn causing the driver to lose control of the steering. The vehicle then spun out and crashed into a ditch. The contact stated that all air bags deployed except for the driver's frontal air bag. The driver sustained lower back and left shoulder injuries however had not sought medical attention due to covid-19. The contact stated that a police officer was driving behind her and stopped to assist. Police report was filed. The vehicle was not towed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. Also, the vehicle had previously experienced electrical problems which caused the doors, locking the driver inside the vehicle. The contact stated at the time of the electrical failure there was a burning odor coming from the vents. The vehicle was taken to lynch Chevrolet of mukwonago (280 East wolf run mukwonago, wi 53149) who replaced an electrical harness and module. No further info was available. The vehicle had experienced a shift to park failure and the vehicle would not immediately shut off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the transmission shift control assembly was replaced but the failure would still occur. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 65,000.
I own a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu ltz and I can be driving down the highway and the 'service stabilitrack' light will come on, then it will say 'reduced engine power'. I will have to pull over, turn car off, and let it sit for a minute or two, then crank back up and those lights will go off, but the service engine light will come on. Sometimes I have to do this every 5-10 miles, depending on the distance of my destination, which poses a safety issue for me, especially if I'm traveling at night. This mostly happens when I'm driving on the highway.
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- Gilbert, AZ, USA