Blower motor pulled so much amperage from engine/battery that it melted the wiring harness and blew the blower motor resistor. Was driving the vehicle, and had the air conditioning on. When accelerating, the blower cut off and I could only feel the air slightly coming from the ac vent. Had it diagnosed at my mechanic and he indicated that he'd seen this many times in Chevy and that there had to be some defect in the blower motor for it to pull so much amperage -- enough to melt the wiring harness, which subsequently blew the resistor.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. After driving various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the entire instrument panel illuminated and flashed intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contacted called an unknown dealer who stated that the BCM brake sensor module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the part would be replaced. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

- Anchorage, AK, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds above 40 mph, the instrument panel lighting failed to remain illuminated as the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to lasorsa Chevrolet Buick dealer where it was diagnosed with an oil pressure valve malfunction. The dealer was also informed that the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was repaired for the oil pressure valve, but the dealer failed to diagnose the instrument panel and steering wheel failures. The instrument panel and steering wheel failure recurred and the vehicle was towed back to the dealer. The diagnosis was unknown. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

- Bronx, NY, USA

I am an auto mechanic and the owner of a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The problem with my vehicle, 4 of my customers Malibu (2009 to 2012) and many many other Malibu owners is that while driving one or both headlights will cut off leaving the operator with little or no visibility while still in motion, this is what happened to me one night on a rural highway with no street lights. After much troubleshooting I have discovered the culprit to be that the headlight sockets overheat and melt causing a loose or open connection from the wiring harness to the headlight. Since then I have replaced many sockets (including my own) and they have been 100% successful. In summation I believe driver and occupant safety is significantly reduced due to the poor manufacturing and the subpar integrity of the headlight sockets. Thank you for your time and consideration.

- Portsmouth, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would shut off at any given moment. Sometimes the vehicle would immediately restart and other times the contact would have to wait several hours before restarting the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer three times, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. After the last failure occurred, the vehicle could not be restarted. The vehicle was not operable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a few cases were opened regarding the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.

- Paoli, IN, USA

Driving and both low and high beams go out at night. Days later it came back on, then a day later went out again.replaced lights bulbs and a week later it goes out again! this is dangerous and clearly a safety issue! I almost crash the first time they went out on the freeway.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the headlights failed to illuminate and the service engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was an electrical failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

- Chicago, IL, USA

Driving on the freeway @ 70 mph dry roads service ESC, service traction control messages flashing alternately. Parked the vehicle next morning 20 minutes of driving again on the freeway @ 70 mph dry roads same 2 flashing messages. Park the vehicle. Started vehicle unable to move shifter from park while depressing brake pedal. Flashing message lights appear randomly as well as unable to move shifter out of park. Very frightening after parking vehicle.

- Detroit, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While the vehicle was parked and attempting to remove the key from the ignition switch, the vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,557.

- Hudson, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. In order to restart the vehicle on the first attempt, the contact had to lock and unlock the doors; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Also, once the vehicle restarted, the security and check engine sensors illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.

- North Liberty, IA, USA

I was driving(in motion) on the freeway and the ESC service/traction control sensor or light pops on pushes my car into engine reduced power mode that could have caused on coming traffic to rear end me or injure me real bad this must be recalled to be fixed bad I mean asap this needs to bed revised and fixed before someone dies. Also when at stop light this happens to. Omg please im begging you all to get to the bottom of this I have small children who ride with me.

- Houston, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that there was an electrical short with the wiring associated with the headlights. The low beams, high beams, running lights, and turn signals failed to function. The vehicle was inspected, diagnosed, and repaired by a mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

- Dolton, IL, USA

Head lights been repaired 3 times costing 220 each time... seems to be no known fix for this possible electrical error....

- Dolton, IL, USA

I was driving on the interstate and my car went into reduced power and shaking violently. I was almost hit from the back by a semi.

- Memphis, TN, USA

My car is not working the steering wheel and brake

- Balch Springs, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred on several occasions. The contact was able to restart the vehicle on the first attempt. On some occasions, a jump start was required. Additionally, an unknown warning indicator illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

- North Kingstown, RI, USA

Takata recall. While on the highway going 60 mph I lost all power to my vehicle almost causing a few accidents. I pulled the car over and had it towed to a shop. They had to push the car into the shop due to it not starting. After throughly looking and checking everything the dianosic test did not revel anything. The mechanic then banged on the rear fuse panel (trunk) the car then started. The panal is shuting my fuel pump off. The fuel pump has been tested the fuse relays have been tested. The problem is faulty fuse box and wires connected im assuming. After 2 weeks and 3 mechcanics my car is still not running.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power while being operated at various speeds. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,332.

- Taoli, IN, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the security warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was diagnosed or repaired, but the failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

- Lansing, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the traction control and check engine indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure recurred numerous times. While the vehicle was idling, the ESC and traction control were off. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the valve spring failed or fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Donnellson, IA, USA