10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,555 miles

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problem #90

May 032021

Malibu

  • miles
At engine shutdown and shifting transmission to PARK, I got "Shift to Park" message on DIC. If vehicle left in this state, the battery will eventually run down and leave driver stranded. Seems to be a common failure mode of the PARK indicator switch.

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #89

Jun 052021

Malibu

  • miles
While driving received recurring check engine light for p2127/p2138 code. Has been to Quirk Chevrolet twice previously for same issue, drives fine for a week or two and light comes back. Third service appointment scheduled for Monday 6/7/21. Recurring issue has made vehicle unusable while effected as car goes into limp mode while in motion limiting speeds to 25mph which was interesting to say the least as it happens while in motion.

- South Boston, MA, USA

problem #88

May 012021

Malibu

  • miles
OBD2 codes ran on vehicle show: P0138 ("O2 sensor circuit High voltage bank 1 sensor 2") P013E (unknown) P2138 ("Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor Switch D/E Voltage Correlation") Vehicle is getting poor fuel mileage and has a drastic delay in acceleration after pressing the gas pedal, putting driver in immediate danger in traffic.

- Jonesboro, AR, USA

problem #87

May 072021

Malibu

  • 6,900 miles
Speed reduced on freeway to 20mph, speed reduced warning with check engine light on.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #86

Mar 102021

Malibu

  • 51,888 miles
On 03/10/21, I was driving North on a busy highway. I approached the stop light and reduced speed. I came to a full stop and the car shut off completely. The check engine light came on briefly, then lost all electrical power. I had no hazard lights, no radio, no dashboard, nothing. After being stranded for 5 min like that at a very dangerous left lane stop, the car finally restarted. Called onstar immediately to scan the car for codes - they found none. The issue of the car intermittently shutting down like that has happened multiple times since October of 2020. Taken the car to Chevrolet dealership multiple times and was told they cannot find anything wrong. I currently have it at the dealership and am being told they can find nothing wrong despite four different people in my car witnessing it happen to me more than once and my providing a log of every time it's happened.

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

problem #85

Mar 172021

Malibu

  • 60,000 miles
I purchased the vehicle in 2018 with 20,000 miles on it. My check engine light has been on more than 7 times in the past 2 years. I had to have the fuel injector worked on, sometimes it won't shift completely into park, I had it decrease in speed from 70 on the highway to no more than 20 mph with over $400 in repairs just that time. I do not drive fast or deprive my car of regular maintenance. I have never had issues like this with any other vehicle.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #84

Mar 162021

Malibu

  • 119,846 miles
Throttle pedal sensor went out while driving on highway and wouldn't let accelerate and I just bought the car in October

- Shelbyville, KY, USA

problem #83

Mar 012021

Malibu

  • 29,800 miles
Putting the car into park the ignition will not shut off with the message not in park. 10 months ago had dealer fix. New harness from trans to shifter. Now problem back again ignition stays on even when shifter is in park safety issue if car will not completely shut off

- Elmhurst, IL, USA

problem #82

Mar 112021

Malibu

  • 66,700 miles
Going to work on a city street car completely shut off. It blacked out. No hazards no lights and this was at 3:30 in the morning. And it's happening more and more. It happened to my husband on a busy street. All we can do is wait and try to start it until luckily it did. But before this started, the car kept on shutting off on me when I come to a stop. It's happened at least 6 times in the last 3 weeks. And today it stated on the dashboard that it was reducing its speed. What's next?! it's dangerous because I have my kids with me and I'm afraid someone might rear end me one day. Or if it completely blacks out on me on my way to work and I have no one to help me and I get stranded. I wish they would do a recall. I've seen online how it's been happening to a lot of people.

- La Puente, CA, USA

problem #81

Nov 232020

Malibu

  • miles
When I shift to park and attempt to turn the vehicle off a warning comes up telling me to put the car in park and I then have to turn the vehicle back on move the shifter down to drive and slowly move through each gear until the parking sensor will recognize the shifter is in park this has also happens to other people I have to allied to with the same model

- Highland, CA, USA

problem #80

Feb 262021

Malibu

  • 82,000 miles
Driving at highway speeds car suddenly slowed down and reduced engine power popped up on the screen. The car wouldn't accelerate more than 20 mph. Luckily I was near the shoulder, but if I wasn't I could've easily gotten into an accident. This has happened to many other vehicles and needs to be looked into. It's extremely dangerous and could get someone killed.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

problem #79

Jan 052020

Malibu

  • miles
Vehicle has several recalls

- Harlingen, TX, USA

problem #78

Oct 162020

Malibu

  • 86,000 miles
The vehicle has shut off more than 5 times while driving requiring a tow and work done to the vehicle. The alternator, battery, and sensors have been replaced but the vehicle still turns off while driving.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

problem #77

Dec 182020

Malibu

  • 82,000 miles
My power steering assist pops up and disappears. Car completely shut off on me at a stop sign(twice) and would not crank back

- Orange Park, FL, USA

problem #76

Dec 122020

Malibu

  • 61,000 miles
I was on the eway and I was going 80mph in the left lane, and my car jerked to decelerate to 20mph. The message said, 'engine power reduced'.

- Midlothian, IL, USA

problem #75

Dec 092020

Malibu

  • miles
"steering assistance reduced drive with care" warning appears on dash right before I'm going to accelerate after being stopped.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #74

Nov 292020

Malibu

  • 64,838 miles
When driving at auto stop, when beginning to accelerate, car acts like it shut off and says steering assist reduced drive with care. I noticed the battery voltage goes down to 11.0 V. also the radio screen flickers black. This has happened multiple times in multiple days.

- Forest Park, IL, USA

problem #73

Oct 012020

Malibu

  • 113,342 miles
My cars cut off and then display power steering reduces drive with caution this is scary because my son is with me in the car it's just cut off every time I stop or I'm driving

- Pine Bluff, AR, USA

problem #72

Oct 052020

Malibu

  • 74,000 miles
Shift to park message is displayed after the vehicle is parked. This is the second time that I have experienced this problem with this vehicle (2017 Malibu). The first time at 30,000+ miles, and now again at 74,000+ miles. Fortunately, the 1st was covered by warranty. This time will be out of pocket expenses (for the same issue), and the dealership wants to charge an "unnecessary" diagnostic testing fee. Conducting research reveals that many people are experiencing this exact problem with this manufacturer and/or vehicle. Can we please get a recall?

- Wrightsville, GA, USA

problem #71

Oct 042020

Malibu

  • 0 miles
My sunroof is stuck open and my seats power goes out intermittently.

- Jackson, MS, USA

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