10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,546 miles

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problem #61

Jan 062020

Malibu

  • 46,000 miles
On Jan 6 2020. I was driving a 2016 Chevy Malibu, when the check engine light and engine reduce power light came on. I pulled over and let the car seat for maybe 10 mins. I restarted the vehicle and begin driving again (it was pulling normal). About 3 miles down the road I was making a left turn and the car stop pulling and the reduce engine power light comes on which leaves me in the middle of a intersection section causing a vehicle coming from my right side to slam into the side of vehicle deploying all of my airbags and making on-star assistance come on. In the result I have neck, back and side injury from the impact. Which in the result I'm getting sued because my car stalled in the middle of the turn going left. My car was totaled out and my insurance don't want to pay the full value of what I was leasing it for. Which I have to come out the pocket with expenses. After reviewing the "engine reduce power" and doing my research I come to find out it has been numerous complaints. I could have lost my life!

- Stone Montain, GA, USA

problem #60

Jan 022020

Malibu

  • 27,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while the gear shift lever was placed in the park position, the park warning indicator light illuminated indicating that the vehicle was not in park. The vehicle was taken to (watson Chevrolet 625 w auto mall dr, tucson, AZ 85705 (520) 777-9425, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000.

- Saharita, AZ, USA

problem #59

Jan 072020

Malibu

  • 44,000 miles
Check engine lights blinks on and off car defects as if it will cut off found out its the piston and throttle body from fieldsman Chevrolet now im out of a car with no loaner car because they are backed this car was called for recall for these repairs

- Inkster, MI, USA

problem #58

Dec 122019

Malibu

  • 65,000 miles
Engine light comes on a least once a week. When driving my car looses speed when pressing on the brakes. I would have to pull over before my car cuts off in the middle of the road. After pulling over I would have to restart my car. I took my car to the dealer they say there is nothing wrong with my car. The stability light comes on and off for no reason. I get notifications on emission related to my fuel tank even though I have sufficient fuel.

- Laurel, MD, USA

problem #57

Nov 222019

Malibu

  • 83,000 miles
System reading 'engine power reduced'

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #56

Nov 082019

Malibu

  • 70,600 miles
Nothing but issues after issues after issue! the dealer doesn't even know what is wrong with my car. I had reducing engine issues, took to dealer and seems as if they just cut a wire. I still get the reduced engine power without the message appearing. Then an oil leak out of nowhere and now my car will not start, on lunch at work 30 miles from home. Everyone with this car just should be given a new one. I feel like were test dummies, not cool! or safe!!

- North Braddock, PA, USA

problem #55

Oct 222019

Malibu

  • 60,000 miles
On Oct 22 around 530 in the morning on my way to to work driving on a busy freeway when suddenly the reduce engine light come on reducing my speed from nearly 50mph to 20mph all most causing a near fatal accident I've only had the car for 6 months or so I plan on taking it to the dealership but I feel like I gonna be stuck with a hefty bill for something that should've been a recall that can cause a fatal accident.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #54

Oct 142019

Malibu

  • 22,000 miles
Shift to park message appears when in park and turning vehicle off. Vehicle then won't shut down.

- Allentown, PA, USA

problem #53

Sep 012019

Malibu

  • 22,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. When the vehicle was turned off, the message 'shift into park' displayed, the radio remained on, and the transmission indicator remained illuminated. Later, while idling, the vehicle suddenly shut off and began to roll backwards down a slight incline. The cause of the failures was not determined. Davidson Chevrolet (18579 us route 11, watertown, NY) was notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 22,000.

- Watertown, NY, USA

problem #52

Sep 032019

Malibu 4-cyl

  • 13,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. While the contact was exiting the parked vehicle, 'additional action required, place vehicle in park' appeared on the instrument panel. In addition, the contact was unable to set the vehicle alarm and the headlights had to be turned off manually. Genesis Chevrolet (21800 gratiot ave, eastpointe, mi 48021, (586) 804-7977) was informed of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: [xxx]. the approximate failure mileage was 13,000.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #51

Sep 092019

Malibu

  • 73,000 miles
Since I purchased the car, it has had regular maintenance done on time. I was driving on the interstate on my way home from work. As I got off the exit I noticed my car acting funny, as I got to the end of the exit I noticed that I had no breaks and that I could not turn the steering at all and actually could not come to a stop at the end of the exit, having to run the stop sign and into on coming traffic which if a police officer would not have been there could have been a very bad situation. Had my car towed to the dealership to find out that it jumped time. With only 70+ thousand miles on my car, why would I even think to worry about my car jumping time. I then find out my warranty ended at 60,000 miles. I have read that there are number of cases with this issue. Now I am out $ $3000 for a motor and labor to have the motor installed.

- Graysville, AL, USA

problem #50

Aug 222017

Malibu

  • 27,000 miles
I have had my vehicle for 2 years since day 1 I have had issues with the vehicle from control arms, electrical in doors and car systems, throttle body, stability traction control. I think the car has been in the shop well over 12 times with at least 5 times being the throttle body where the car just looses power and your unable to drive more than 40 mph. It generally would happen on the freeway. I would pull over and have to turn my car off and sit and then turn it back on. The above issues with this car is just to name a few. By the way I purchased the vehicle at 27,000 miles so there is no reason why these issues should continuously be happening. I have called Chevy numerous of times complaing that this vehicle is something wrong with it. I believe they have just about replaced every part except for the brakes, engine and transmission and I a sure those are going to be next. I could go on and on about this vehicle however, it is definitely something wrong. I just took it in for check engine light again and noise from rear end sounding like a strut. And they found issue with key thob causing check engine light, leaking strut, and bad wheel bearings. Now that just adds more to the list. Not to mention I get home and the check engine light is back on again and the noise is slightly still there. I have plenty of records I just have to much to upload here, but if someone could please look into my situation. This has truly been a nightmare. We cannot even drive the car on the freeway to far because we are scared we may get stuck.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #49

Aug 162019

Malibu

  • 35,000 miles
I park, place the shifter into park and turn the car off but a message appears on the gauge cluster screen saying shift into park. The engine is off but the lights and radio stay on. The shifter is locked and will not move. The same screen shows that the car is in park before I shut the car off, I can feel the transmission shifting too. I have to turn the car back on and run through the gears and back off several times to make it shut off. Seems to happen more often on shorter trips. I went to the dealer they have a part on order seems to be a known issue but I'm just out of warranty. I have had the car for 2.5 years just over 35K miles and it just started.

- Strongsville, OH, USA

problem #48

Sep 122019

Malibu

  • 40,500 miles
My vehicle is giving me a shift to park message after the vehicle is in park. The vehicle gives a ding noise to inform me that the vehicle is not in park. It takes multiple times to turn the vehicle off completely.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #47

Aug 272019

Malibu

  • 8,007 miles
The contact's father owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. When parking the vehicle and shifting gears, "shift to park" appeared on the instrument panel. The contact had to make five to ten attempts with shifting the gears for it to shift into park. The vehicle was taken to allen gwynn Chevrolet (located at 1400 S brand blvd, glendale, ca 91204, (818) 528-8597) where it was diagnosed that the gear shifter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 8,007.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #46

Aug 012019

Malibu

  • 47,000 miles
The car constantly gets message of engine power reduced while driving with no previous issues or warnings. The check engine light comes on then my driving speed decreases while driving. This is very dangerous! this happens on city streets and on the highway. I have to pull over to shut the car off and wait a few minutes then restart the car. The car then starts normal without the check engine light or error code

- Syracuse, NY, USA

problem #45

Jul 032019

Malibu

  • 41,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. While parking, the start/stop button was pressed and failed to turn off the vehicle. In addition, the "park to shift" warning message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact had to shift gears and back into park in order to turn off the vehicle. The contact called mckenney Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC (located at 831 S main St, lowell, nc 28098, (855) 757-1635) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 41,000.

- Gastonia, NC, USA

problem #44

Jun 282019

Malibu

  • 16,200 miles
When placing the car in park to shut off the vehicle, a message appears stating "action required" "shift to park." The car is in park. Shifting in and out of park does not solve the issue. This intermittent problem occurred over about 3 months. Have to turn off lights manually or they won't go off. Dash light remain on longer than usual. Car battery finally died. Replaced the battery/ problem persists. When getting out of car and closing doors, horn honks 3 times. Remote not detected when getting in car again to go somewhere. Problem started shortly after warranty expired. Took to dealer, courtesy Chevrolet. Was told while the problem was not "common" it was a "known" issue. Never suggested this was something to look at any other time the car was in for service. Had to replace the shift gear. Cost $450 initially, but after complaining, they took off about $100. Was told that this is not covered by power train warranty even though NHTSA defines power train as including "shift lever/gear control and indicator devices." There is a tsb out on this problem and many NHTSA complaints as well as Chevrolet message boards. Car has only 16,000 miles on it.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #43

May 012019

Malibu

  • miles
Takata recall my windows don't work at times no power my trunk will not release it's not unlocking my dashboard reads engine is reducing power while driving & it shuts off while driving my radiator light is on been on for 8months now the car won't pick up speed without me shifting the car in L6 while driving my throttle not working the fuel system has been repaired several times

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #42

Jun 142019

Malibu

  • 21,100 miles
My issue started a few days ago and has progressively gotten worse. I place the car in park, shut off the vehicle and a message appears to "shift to park" car is turned off and already in park and you cannot just get out of the vehicle for it to go away it just remains on the screen and the car remains on in an auxiliary type mode which I'm pretty sure if left alone would eventually drain the battery. It had gotten worse since I was having to turn the car off and on multiple times before it would register it was actually in park. The dealership currently has my car and has told me the shifter assembly needs replaced. I had sent them a screen shot of the service report from GM which you can find here https://static.NHTSA.gov/ODI/tsbs/2018/mc-10154985-999.pdf which states the problem multiple people are having. My car has 21K miles on it and I've only had it for two years. I'm going to be very upset if I end up having to pay this out of pocket even though the car is still technically under warranty from the date I purchased in 2017.

- York, PA, USA

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