2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,098 miles

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problem #8

Dec 102018

Malibu

  • 2 miles
The listed 2016 Chevy Malibu has been having 'reduce engine' issue for the past 3 months no explanation for why it happens. It occures randomly, on highways, local roads, high and low speed. The check engine light comes on, but turn off after a couple of minutes, though the issue persist.

- Greenbelt, MD, USA

problem #7

Jan 012019

Malibu

  • 81,000 miles
Driving my vehicle, out of no where reduced engine power mode came across my dashboard information center. The car immediately reduced its speed and allowed me to drive about 20mph (I was so thankful I was not on the highway and/or had passengers in the vehicle). It has been at the dealership now, with the explanation that the accelerator circuit board needs to be replaced; however it is on back order and they are not certain when the part will become available. So I am not even sure how to plan moving forward on a vehicle that has a car-note but I cannot repair because the part is not available. From reading the complaints this part is on a national backorder.

- Belleville, MI, USA

problem #6

Dec 212018

Malibu

  • 98,800 miles
Driving down major highway, cel came on, vehicle went into reduced engine power mode. Scanned cel and found code for app sensor failure. Brought to Chevy dealer near where car broke down and they said they would charge me to diagnose it and then charge for parts and labor. The only issue being is that the gas pedal and sensor are on a national backorder. Which means that since this is not a warranty issue with the thousand of GM vehicles affected by this issue I would have to pay for the repairs and the cost of the rental car through the dealer. There is no eta on when the part will be in (if ever) since GM has not been producing these parts for aftermarket repairs. This issue started on 12/21/18 and the dealer said it may take up to two weeks or longer to get the part, the part has still not been issued to the dealer which has several cars with this issue. I have owned several GM vehicles, my grandfather worked for GM, and I service many heavy duty GM engines through my job, but this will be the last GM vehicle I believe I will be purchasing. The quality of GM is gone immensely down and they are not worth the headache of owning one anymore.

- Newark, DE, USA

problem #5

Dec 102018

Malibu

  • 58,000 miles
Check engine light is on and cause is due to fuel filler pipe being faulty. The below VIN's are additional vehicles in our fleet with the same issue. 1G1ze5st1hf(xxx) 1G1ze5st0hf(xxx) 1G1ze5st7hf(xxx) 1G1ze5st8hf(xxx) 1G1ze5st2hf(xxx) information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Little Rock, AR, USA

problem #4

Mar 152017

Malibu

  • 19,883 miles
Vehicle continues to have check engine light code issues that are related to sensors and computing issues. Oxygen sensors, booster sensors as well as constant recoding.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #3

Jan 142018

Malibu

  • 0 miles
Inside the car it smells like a mold(smells like do do). The engine light came on its something dealing with Cadillac converter.

- Meridian, MS, USA

problem #2

Aug 162017

Malibu

  • 21,600 miles
Engine malfunction power down critical issue 5mph. Lack of response from General Motors to correct safety issue.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #1

Dec 132016

Malibu

  • 5,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The issue occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but the diagnosis was unknown. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an auto parts store where a diagnostic test produced code P2097 (post catalyst fuel trim system too rich bank 1). The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 5,000.

- Shavertown, PA, USA