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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 6
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 49,429 miles
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Tamara recall check engine turn on and when eco turns on my radio turns off
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
I started my car and drove about 1/4 of a mile and a warning light came up on my car stating engine power reduced. Pulled over put car in park turned car off then on then drive. Car did fine for about a mile. Then car showed reduced engine power again and then completely shut off in middle of road and would not start back. Was in middle of curve going up hill. Car would not even roll when placed in neutral so that I could get it out of road.
- Webster Springs, WV, USA
My car cuts off at lights. These problems are in the drive shaft. The vvt thing.
- Cordova, TN, USA
Malibu while driving just has hot air blowing and while sitting room to dealership I bought it from and they can not duplicate the problem and says it is fine. It constantly blows hot air in 104 degree weather checked coolant and antifreeze and compressor still not working been trying to get it fixed but everyone cannot duplicate the problem
- Belton, TX, USA
Actuator left and right sides, steering something was diagnosed by pep boys, winsheild wiper issues, brake problems, engine overheating and requires coolant several times a year. Some issues still occurring, some problems where fixed by rick hendricks Chevrolet in the month of December 2017.
- Buford, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear passenger wheel. The vehicle was taken to jack taylor Toyota (3750 jefferson davis hwy, alexandria, va 22305), but the cause of the failure could not be determined or duplicated. The vehicle was taken to radley Chevrolet (3670 jefferson davis hwy, fredericksburg, va 22408) where it was diagnosed that the hub bearing failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred a month later. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the automatic transmission worked independently. The contact mentioned that the gear shifter was shifting independently. The vehicle was taken back to radley Chevrolet where the cause of the failure was undetermined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
- Stafford, VA, USA
Ince I have purchased this vehicle I have had issue after issue with trim, ABS, stability track, heating system, transmission, and wheel bearings. I have had the stability track fixed twice, transmission was leaking (covered under a recall). Wheel bearings in rear both sides have been replaced before 80000 miles. Wiring harness to wheels, the dealer ship had to splice ( I still cant see how wiring harness is not a covered component. For a manufacture based out of a state that has snow, and to provide a vehicle that has a stability sensor that gets dirty because of salt that will error is beyond my comprehension. Same for the default wheel bearings one winter in Michigan and they had to be replaced (also not a covered feature). Trim that blows off on the express way. I lost my window trim and the front black cover. Funny how the 2015 models have a screw in them but nothing for us poor 2014 owners that had an issue. I can purchase a new one at $60 (really its plastic). ABS comes on every time I have an issue with the stability track, which is every winter it gets dirty. Engine light on now so I cant auto start the car, more than likely that will be caused by the glamorous aux battery that was engineered for the lovey auto stop feature that I have no control over. Have appointment with dealership to be ripped off some more....appt showed a P011 code, second time in shop to have it fixed. Update: Months later, ABS on the driverside hub is now out. Yes you guessed it the P011 engine code is back. (third time). Fixed twice at the shop. When is someone going to make GM wake up and fix these issues. It just like my key issue with my 2004 Impala. Car stalls boggs down at 70 mph.
- Flint, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. While stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle went into auto stop mode and failed to start when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact performed a diagnostic test, which indicated that the generator battery control module failed. The contact replaced the battery. Some time after the battery replacement, the failure recurred. While stopped at a traffic light a second time, the vehicle went into auto stop mode as designed. The driver released the brake pedal; however, the vehicle jerked and began to hesitate. In addition, the engine warning indicator illuminated. The driver was able to drive the vehicle; however, it seemed as if it would stall at any moment. The contact ran another diagnostic test, which resulted in the same failure message. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the recall was for the 2013 models and not the 2014 models. The manufacturer opened case number: 8/3551621673. The approximate failure mileage was 78,600.
- Hanford, CA, USA
I have been having problems with my 14 Malibu every since I bought it certified pre-owned from the dealer. The car RPM will get stuck around 3000 if I'm cruising and press the brakes to decelerate which has caused me several time to have to pull to the side of off the road so that I don't hit anything. In order to make it stop I have to press brakes then press the gas to make the RPM act right. It has always had a bad jerk when I am driving and the car RPM is near or at a steady 2000 it would jerk until I speed up or slow down. I've taken the car to the shop several times and paid for diagnostic and diagnostic and still there was no good new all because they couldn't make the issue reoccur. My first experience with these issues was about a month after buying the car and has happened every since with my last occurrence being 08/13/2017. I am about ready to give up on Chevy and change makes because they seem to not want to help at all with the issues I'm having.
- Alexandria, VA, USA
Since I have purchased this vehicle I have had issue after issue with trim, ABS, stability track, heating system, transmission, and wheel bearings. I have had the stability track fixed twice, transmission was leaking (covered under a recall). Wheel bearings in rear both sides have been replaced before 80000 miles. Wiring harness to wheels, the dealer ship had to splice ( I still cant see how wiring harness is not a covered component. For a manufacture based out of a state that has snow, and to provide a vehicle that has a stability sensor that gets dirty because of salt that will error is beyond my comprehension. Same for the default wheel bearings one winter in Michigan and they had to be replaced (also not a covered feature). Trim that blows off on the express way. I lost my window trim and the front black cover. Funny how the 2015 models have a screw in them but nothing for us poor 2014 owners that had an issue. I can purchase a new one at $60 (really its plastic). ABS comes on every time I have an issue with the stability track, which is every winter it gets dirty. Engine light on now so I cant auto start the car, more than likely that will be caused by the glamorous aux battery that was engineered for the lovey auto stop feature that I have no control over. Have appointment with dealership to be ripped off some more.
- Flint, MI, USA
Takata recall. Started my Malibu to run some errands and the stabilitrk light came on and it said reduced engine power. This is a 2014 Malibu lt. After driving it, the stabilitrk light went off but the light for the reduced engine power is still on. The car is not running the way it should. I have it scheduled for a diagnostics. Seems this is an issue with GM. When driving the car had no power and this happened on the first start of the morning.
- Richfield, NC, USA
2014 Malibu has the 2.5L ecotec engine equipped with start/stop technology when I stop/brake the engine only shut lest than 10% of time. Have had into the dealer two times for this they said all in spec. The Malibu stops/starts so infrequently that it surprises me when it does shut off.
- Owosso, MI, USA
While driving over 65 mph on the expressway, my vehicle began to vibrate heavily and then stopped accelerating. The engine cut off (auto start/ stop feature) and after a few seconds, came back on. I was able to get over to the shoulder, but the vehicle would not go over 10 mph. The car had to be towed to the dealership.
- Chicago, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the engine RPM's increased. In addition, the vehicle jerked violently. The vehicle was stopped and failed to reverse. The vehicle was restated and jerked into gear. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000.
- Waldorf, MD, USA
Hendrick Chevrolet Norfolk Virginia dealer service found GM history code dtc U0121 for this failure. My 2014 Chevrolet Malibu suddenly and fully ceased operating while stopping at a traffic red light in downtown Norfolk va; even lost all electrical including the emergency / hazard light not operating. The car went completely dead while taking foot off of brake and pressing on gas pedal after traffic light turned green; all dashboard displays went dark. It took 3 attempts to re-start the car over a period of 11 minutes (paused for some time after 2nd try). Very dangerous for my wife who was driving during this incident! we then brought this car to hendrick Chevrolet Norfolk service dept. Who found code dtc U0121 indicating "loss of communication with the ebcm" on our car computer history for Oct. 27 2014 corresponding to the date and time of this incident. This dealer informed that they have recently seen one additional problem of this same type for another owner of 2014 Chevrolet Malibu, who just happens to be the service manager at this dealership hendrick Chevrolet Norfolk Virginia. This dealer service visit is documented on their invoice no. [xxx]1 dated 10/27/2014. My wife and I are now extremely concerned about the safety of this car which has the Chevrolet stop-start engine technology. The dealer advised that they have no fix for this at this time and that I should directly report it to Chevrolet / GM which I have now also done. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Norfolk, VA, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle parked, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle and suddenly engulfed into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The fire department determined that the fire started from the engine. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 2,000.
- Saint Martinville , LA, USA
The auto stop/start fail two time the check engine light came on took it in two time to get it fixed. When driving it will down shift when I take my foot of the gas.
- Phillips Ranch , CA, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate and there was a sudden increase in engine rpms. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to detect a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 6,800 and the current was 7,100. Updated 8/11/14 updated 08/23/2017
- Rochester, NY, USA
I just purchased a 2014 Malibu on 04- 22 for my daughter. Due to my daughter telling me that the brakes felt mushy in her car I decided to test drive it myself. While driving down my street at approx. 25mph with the brake slightly depressed, the transmission shifted unexpectedly and the engine seem to rev up. This made the vehicle that much harder to control and stop. This has to be looked into a.S.a.P. I do not want my daughter to continue driving this vehicle until there is a solution. Going to take this vehicle back to the dealership first thing Monday.
- Daisytown, PA, USA
- Dallas, TX, USA