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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 5 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 7 / 1
- Average Mileage:
- 37,820 miles
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Check engine light came on car had turned off 2 times and was stalling also said engine power reduced
- San Antonio, TX, USA
Check engine light came on said reduced engine power. Also water was leaking into the car from rear brake light
- San Antonio, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 65 mph, the "reduce speed" warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle's speed was reduced to 40 mph. Simultaneously, a bell chimed and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate beyond 40 mph. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle's doors locked and unlocked on their own on more than one occasion. Rydell Chevrolet in North ridge, California was made aware of the failure and replaced the engine at 5,000 miles, but the failure recurred. Santa paula Chevrolet in santa paula, California was made aware of the failure and replaced the battery, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. Onstar was contacted and diagnosed that the engine and transmission throttle failed to function properly. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
- Castaic, CA, USA
In February 2016 I had the vehicle towed to the dealership of purchase the night before I was driving on a public street I came to a stop at a red light when the light turned green I released my foot from the brake peddle as the car began to move forward the lights on the dashboard began fluttering the car then cuts off a message on the dashboard read insta link steering assist reduced drive carefully also the engine warning light was on after getting the car to dealership and the alleged problem being fixed two weeks later the same problem took car back dealership stated their is nothing wrong they cleared the codes the stop engine light went off about 3 weeks later same problem again they stated again nothings wrong now here I am again for the fifth time same problem now that my warranty is done they wanted to charge me 700 to 1000 dollars to fix the problem I immediately called GM they have allegedly resolved the problem I haven't got the car back yet they say maybe tomorrow
- Chicago, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly decelerate and the "engine power reduced" message displayed. The vehicle was taken to an unknown Chevrolet dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical wire harness was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.
- Vera Beach, FL, USA
Takata recall: I've been having an issue with my 2016 Malibu it will stop and take a few minutes to start up. While driving it will go in safety driving mode and I can't go on faster than 20 miles. I haven't had my car for a year before it start giving me problems. I didn't make it on time before my warranty expire. Right at this time I can't afford to pay to get it fix 380... after calling the dealership and spoke with the manager he stated that my car is the 3rd complaint about the same issue. I have 4 sons and I really don't like when it shut down on us while I'm driving. This issue happen atleast 3 times a week...
- Douglasville, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced reduced engine power and deceleration. The contact stated the vehicle would not accelerate past 20 mph and the "engine reduced power" warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to five star Chevrolet Buick (300 S boone St, aberdeen, wa), but the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. The VIN was not provided.
- Hoquiam, WA, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. While operating the vehicle, the messages "critical engine", "transmission failure", and an antilock braking message appeared. In addition, the vehicle experienced frequent stalling and reduction of speed at random. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (sale automall, 1053 hwy 258 N, kinston, nc) where it was diagnosed that the accelerator pedal assembly was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 28,950.
- Goldsboro, NC, USA
Driving down the road then the motor mount on the left side fell off.
- San Bernardino, CA, USA
My car had a recall and I took it in and now my cylinder 2 is messed up on a piston and iooked into reviews and it says even if the recall got fixed it messed the piston.
- Bowling Green, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 50 mph, the "engine power reduced" message appeared and the vehicle lost acceleration. The contact coasted the vehicle to the shoulder. The contact waited and then drove home. The vehicle was taken to steve Chevrolet in oakdale, California where it was awaiting diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000.
- Monroe, GA, USA
This car totally cut off on me (stalled, all power everything shut off) more than once within an hour while driving, at least 30mph on a major street. Took it to the dealership because it is still under warranty and they are telling me there is nothing they can do because they can't duplicate the issue.
- Little Elm, TX, USA
Car drives fine for a while the message pops up "engine power reduced" car will not go over 25mph and is very dangerous
- Clinton, MD, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the "engine power reduced" message suddenly displayed and the vehicle's speed reduced and would not accelerate. After turning off and restarting the engine, the vehicle returned to normal. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 38,000.
- Toledo, OH, USA
Check engine light & reduced power experiences three times while driving. Poor fuel economy (since purchase of vehicle) and loss of engine oil (however not visable). Miles between oil changes and issues were 5000 and 3300 (synthetic oil - should not be low & dirty in that short period of time). Idling is very rough and cooling fans not shutting off. 35 days later - same issue - reduced power, oil level low, idling rough. Dealer found low compression, blown piston and debris causing deep scores in bore. Engine replaced. 60 days later - same issue - reduced power, idling rough, cooling fans continue to run. Replaced accelerator pedal sensor. Before leaving dealership, check engine light on, cooling fan continue to run after engine turned off. Replaced mass air flow sensor.
- Clarkston, MI, USA
First time this happen I was on the freeway going around 70 mph when the check engine light when on and a massage saying engine power is reduce the car begun to shake and speed when down to around 40 mph from 70 mph in seconds, I keep accelerating but the car was not picking up any speed even though my RPM when up to 4 and 5 my car wasn't going any faster. This happen over and over again. I took the car back to the dealer first couple of times they said nothing was wrong with the car. But the issue continue now after so many times they figure out that some sensors need to be replace and also the accelerator pedal was not working. I really hope this is fix.
- Santa Clara, CA, USA
Engine power is reduced message popped up with check engine light while driving car down the road. Car acceleration did not work there was no power and would not go past 20 mph. Pulled into traffic and was almost ran over by another vehicle due to this problem of sudden loss of power. Went from working properly to being able to push accelerator to the floor with no response care wouldn't work. Took immediately to dealer and service department says they can reproduce the problem all they did was change the oil. I took a photo when I pulled up to Chevy service dept at peters Chevrolet in longview Texas so why can't they reproduce the problem or why didn't they hook it up and check it instead of oil change first? not happy with this safety hazard I'm now driving my children in.
- Hallsville, TX, USA
My car is constantly saying engine power has been reduce. No mechanic can find the correct problem.
- Yazooo City, MS, USA
"reduced engine power" warning came and power was suddenly reduced and vehicle speed reduced. This happened while travelling 70mph on an interstate road. Very dangerous as the speed dropped to 40 mph.
- Kannapolis, NC, USA
- San Antonio, TX, USA