7.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $500
- Average Mileage:
- 80,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
Throttle sensor is the problem. I have searched many sights to find the location of the Throttle sensor. I have the part and just want to fix it. I know what the problem is. I am a female and am getting quite disgusted that I can't get anyone to help find it's location just so I can fix it myself. My husband is also too lazy to help. I work nursing 6 days a week and am willing to put this part in myself if someone will just tell me where it is located.
- faast, Dover, TN, US
when the problem first occurred, the car had been sitting for a few days and it was hot and as I continued to drive that day, it got worse. So much so until my a/c was affected. It seems as though the engine got so hot that it caused the freon to escape all at once.
Update from Jul 21, 2013: I took my Malabu to the Chev dealer for repair. I was charged almost $500 to clean throttle and replace a/c hose. I was told that they could not guarantee the work because they were not sure about the problem...well... they were right, the problem still exists. I notice that when it is extremely hot, that's when it is at it's worst, especially when I am running errands and have to make short trips which calls for stopping and starting after short periods of time.
- grayva, Richmond, VA, US