10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 6 / 5
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 5 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 67,367 miles
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The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving, the instrument cluster lighting flickered and the vehicle lost power. Additionally, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ed rinke Chevrolet Buick GMC (26125 van dyke, center line, mi 48015, (866) 461-1170) where it was diagnosed that the battery cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 8-4683000874. The contact was advised to call the dealer. The failure mileage was 77,494.
- Fraser, MI, USA
I would be driving the car and all the lights on the dashboard would come on and then go off. The steering would pull to the left. A couple of times all the lights on the dashboard would come on and the car would cut off while I'm driving on the road.
- Fork Union, VA, USA
Driving down road engine stalls for 30 to 40 seconds everythying shuts down low voltage when lights are
- Shelbyville, TN, USA
Vehicle was traveling at highway speeds when all power cut out on Sept 5, 2018. Power restored within 10 seconds. Took to dealer on Sept. 6. no problem found. On Sept. 21 the vehicle lost power 3 separate times all at highway speeds again.
- Sidney, OH, USA
Car is currently parked at a mechanic because I'm afraid to drive it. It began with the rpms going to 3000-4000 when barely pressing gas pedal. The car stalled after putting it in reverse nearly causing me to get hit, the engine light came on so we took it directly to our mechanic. The code for a bad cam solenoid was listed, and that was replaced. Drove it for about a week, still noticing issues with rpms, and when braking, the rpms would increase. Just had to drop it back off at mechanic because while going 30mph, the car when to 4000 rpms and the 'engine overspeed' light came on the dash, and the car was losing power. After I turned the car off, and restarted, the rpms would not go beyond 2000, and the fuel hand went to a full tank? this is completely ridiculous for a car with 70,000 miles, and GM should be held accountable. Thankfully I've not been involved in a car accident yet, but I'm fearful if I continue to drive this car, I'll not be able to say that!
- Gainesville, GA, USA
Dashboard instrument cluster flicks on & off while driving highway, side street or stationary no difference. Car acts as if it is being started over & over while driving. Check engine, stability control & other warnings flash. Bell dings over & over. Now 6 months later, instrument cluster doesn't work at all. No speed/oil/gas indicators. Dealership & mechanic shop can't find anything wrong during diagnostics. No codes.
- Commerce Twp, MI, USA
Saturday I was parking my car and the car all of a sudden stopped. The wheel locked and then the car just shut off. I had no problem restarting it. Today I was on the highway and my vehicle did the same thing.
- Smyrna, DE, USA
The seat will not function properly and gets stuck in position, currently the back is tilted nearly all the way back and will not tilt back
- Tilden, NE, USA
The mechanic states it may be a condition in which the generator control module (gcm) may not function properly. The battery wouldn't hold a charge and then suddenly it was charged and driving as normal, the battery indicator light was on the entire time. They cannot find anything wrong with it now, but stated there was a recall and thinks that is what is wont with my vehicle. Also the stop/start feature is not working at all on the vehicle. It acts like it will cut off intermittently.
- Garfield Heights, OH, USA
My vehicle had repairs last year 2 times, the engine was rebuilt almost completely. The suspension went out, the ESC as well, electrical issues. Draining battery constantly. The dash showed engine running hot pulled over let it cool and it would not restart..
- Wayne, MI, USA
Vehicle looses power causing the traction light to come on, power steering to go out, vehicle becomes hard to steer and eventually goes dead. Happens randomly.
- Flint, MI, USA
While driving and moving or using steering drive car completely shuts down. I almost had 2 accidents because of this. It happens randomly suddenly the car while driving shuts down, stereo goes off and driving steering wheel goes hard I cant use it. When I turn off the car trying to park it it shuts down and keys get locked or stuck, unable to remove keys. While driving sometimes if you turn on highlights it shuts down the car. This is very unsafe, really disappointed with General Motors and Chevrolet. I almost crash with other car because of this. It really is a fabric issue, there are hundreds of cases and complaints demonstrating that this is a error that GM or Chevrolet needs to fix for the safety of their customers.
- Hermosillo, AZ, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would shut off and the instrument panel gauges and electronics would turn off and on. In addition, the "service power steering" message illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mike haggerty GMC (9100 S. kenton St., oakline, il) where it was diagnosed that the transmission module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and did not assist. The failure mileage was 70,000.
- Chicago, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle suddenly stopped moving and was unable to change gears to move off the roadway. The failure occurred without warning. An independent mechanic was able to go to the location and serviced the vehicle by replacing the alternator assembly; however, the failures continued. The contact stated that the stability control warning indicator flashed, various other warning indicators and gauges flickered, and the steering wheel became inoperable. Once the warning indicators had gone off, the contact was able to maneuver the steering wheel in either direction; however, the failure was getting progressively worse. The contact also stated that the key was unable to be removed from the ignition. The dealer (vaden of beaufort, 103 robert smalls pkwy, beaufort, SC 29906, (843) 525-4100) was contacted to schedule an diagnostic appointment. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
- Saint Helena Island, SC, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. While attempting to drive the vehicle, it failed to start. On another occasion, while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled, all the warning indicators illuminated, and the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to a parking lot. The vehicle was able to restart an hour later and was driven to the contact's residence. The contact called wallace Chevrolet at (888) 350-8421 (located at 3575 SE federal hwy, stuart, fl 34994) and was informed to schedule an appointment for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
- Port St Lucie, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 55 to 60 mph, the charging system warning indicator illuminated and caused the battery to engage into discharge mode. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V173000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
- Kearnersville, NC, USA
Camshaft actuator solenoid was replaced under special warranty. Check engine light came on again after this was replaced. Was told it was now the intake solenoid. This also should have been covered under the same warranty. Was told it would cost $258 to replace.
- Pleasant Hope, MO, USA
While the vehicle is in motion, radio and other electrics go blank, steering wheel feels locked up but I assume it has lost power steering. This has happened multiple times. It corrects itself in few seconds but once nearly swerved into a car as the wheel would not turn.
- Walnut Grove, MO, USA
Takata recall I have my car for less than 6 month dashboard is dead it jumps on and off from time to time, services lights are coming on, my steerling wheel is pulling to the right I can't let it go with it pulling and almost causing a wreck on the road
- Augusta, GA, USA
- Shelbyville, TN, USA