10.0

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

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problem #150

Aug 082024

Malibu

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that upon arriving to her destination and shifting into park(P), the vehicle failed to turn off. The contact stated that the "Please Shift to Park" message was displayed. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed failures with the gear shifter wiring harness and battery current sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 30,000.

- Thornton, CO, USA

problem #149

Jun 272024

Malibu

  • miles
Vehicle shut down completely while at intersection with no warning including no dash board warnings, recently had vehicle repaired at dealership computer was replaced, injectors cleaned, fuel system flushed. This car is unpredictable at times and not safe if turning off with no warning, if I did get a warning it's after the vehicle shut down then started back up with "Stabil break" code and reduced steering. I have kept up with the maintence on this vehicle since purchase had no wrecks and it's money gone down the drain. I'm not understanding why there hasn't been a recall on this cars electrical component's there seems to be some time of communication issue between the computer & parts causing the car to completely shut down.

- Dallas , TX, USA

problem #148

Jan 012018

Malibu

  • miles
Shift to park replaced 2 times problem still happening. Car says not in park when in park.

- Indianapolis , IN, USA

problem #147

Apr 012024

Malibu

  • miles
The infotainment system cycles and will change the radio, activate the gps anything that can be controlled through the infotainment system, it also changes the instrument cluster at times; the lane detection, distance alarm all the features, even the language and MPH to KPH. This can cause a sudden shock and safety issue as you are now unaware of the vehicle speed and even cause eratic driving as this can be a shock and take you by suprise.

- Granger, IN, USA

problem #146

May 252024

Malibu

  • miles
When powering off car, shift to park message is displayed even though the car is in park. The vehicle will not power all the way down, and the battery will drain.

- Saint Peters, MO, USA

problem #145

Jun 012023

Malibu

  • miles
Unknown. Original owner.24,000 miles. When car turned off, shift to park message occurs. Required 10 on off cycles to turn car off. Dangerous since could be draining battery.

- Saint Paul, MN, USA

problem #144

Nov 182022

Malibu

  • miles
On numerous occasions while driving on highway my dashboard will display reduced engine power and engine light comes on. My traction control light also comes on. Car loses power quickly and will not accelerate. I-??ve had to pull over numerous times almost being hit by cars behind me. Took it to get repaired and had to have fuel pump replaced as wires had melted to side of pump. Three months later same problem happened. This car is scary to drive

- Maquoketa , IA, USA

problem #143

Jan 172024

Malibu

  • miles
Ice and sludge accumulated and froze causing the CAC system to fail resulting in engine issues, performance loss this was caused from GM poor design of a shield that they are aware of. GM knows that this can happen and have now designed a new shield to prevent this from happening but it is at the owner-??s expense to fix. If GM knows that this will happen they should fix the issue I am now out of pocket $3,000 shame on them

- Birch Run , MI, USA

problem #142

Dec 262023

Malibu

  • miles
Gas pedal locked up can-??t accelerate

- Haddon Township, NJ, USA

problem #141

Sep 272023

Malibu

  • miles
Upon turning off car, throws shift to park error driver message. Have to restart the car, then shift to various conditions - R, D, L several times then P then turnoff car again. Repeat unto message no longer appears. Sometimes I cannot restart the car because it-??s not sending the ke fob. I read online several complaints. Took car to dealership - they confirm that this problem exists in both older and several new Chevy model. My costs will be around $1k by replacing the gear shifter which I find scary. What if this car had jumped out of gear. What is the life of the replacement shifter" Why isn-??t GM doing anything when this condition exist in brand new vehicles"

- Center Line, MI, USA

problem #140

Aug 012023

Malibu

  • miles
In 2019 I took my vehicle under warranty to the purchasing dealership to fix a "shift to park" reading after the vehicle is parked. It precludes turning off the car. Repeatedly restarting the car and shifting to park and/or jiggling the controller in park usually stopped the reading. The dealer replaced the control shifter, which fixed the problem for many years. This August, the problem started recurring and I have been attempting to make an appointment in the last week, but none of the local dealers say they can repair this for some time. Most cannot even diagnose the problem for a week or two.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #139

Aug 112023

Malibu

  • miles
The car continues to say "shift to park" when the car is already in park and its becoming a severe problem. Something is wrong with the shift stick

- Ontario, CA, USA

problem #138

Jul 072023

Malibu

  • miles
Intermittent Shift to Park Message Displayed While Vehicle in Park. Frequently when I shift the car into park and turn off the engine, a "Shift to Park" display appears on the driver dashboard. The "Shift to Park" display doesn't clear unless turning the car back on and turning it off again.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #137

Jun 202023

Malibu

  • miles
Shift to park warning continues to come on daily when I go to put my car in park. I have to fidget with the shifter to get the computer to recognize that my car is in park and the car will then shut off. Recently I was stopped at a red light, tried to accelerate at the green light and my car completely shut off, while I was still in drive. I could not accelerate and had to place my car in park. Then my stabilitrak sensor came on, along with a notice that my battery saver was on. I had to call a police offer to help me off the road. The car was then able to turn on and I drove it home but this is not safe.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #136

Jun 122023

Malibu

  • miles
Driver door will not unlock from outside of car when car is sitting out in the heat and sun. Yes car Is available for inspection If I need to get in car while out somewhere I can-??t in a hurry. I went to dealership in November 2022 when it happened 3 times it was hot outside. No warning message or symptoms before failure. Hot weather when sitting in sun lock will not work. Now that it is very hot lock is not working again June12, 2023 happened 2 times today

- Rotonda West , FL, USA

problem #135

Apr 082019

Malibu

  • miles
The day I bought the vehicle in 2019 the engine light came on, I took the car back to the dealership and was told they couldn-??t do anything. I took it to them and the shop here in town and I was told by both shops on multiple occasions they could not fix any of the issues. They treated me like I-??m just a paycheck for them. My car for 3+ years now shuts completely off when I slow down or stop, including on highways. -??Engine speed reduced-?? message comes up every time I drive. Now I am being told my brakes are going to go out and nobody can help me. I have to step on my gas after I start the car or it just sputters.

- Baker City , OR, USA

problem #134

Jun 072023

Malibu

  • miles
Reduce Power Engine appears on the dash board. The car starts slowing down, I can-??t speed up, I Have to park on the side of the heavy traffic in the Highway. I have to wait around 5 minutes and then drive. I still have the engine symbol on. This happens regularly like 2 to 3 times a week.

- New Windsor , NY, USA

problem #133

May 272023

Malibu 4-cyl

  • miles
the secondary battery that sits in the trunk, above the back driver side tire had a short. the cable bunt out and my car reduced speed and it had me pull over. I did not know this is what had happened until i drove it again and i could no longer start it. the shift knob is locked and cant put it on drive or neutral. initializing wait to shift, theft deterrent system, transport mode on, stabilitrak, among other things popped up. Had that short sparked up into an actual fire, yes, my life could have been at risk as the car could have caught on fire. Due to it being a long weekend (memorial day weekend) I couldn't take it to a Chevy dealer. I am on an out of town trip for my kids soccer tournament. i currently have it sitting a tow yard waiting to take it to my house, and then towed to Chevy dealer in Hemet, CA, where I live.

- Hemet, CA, USA

problem #132

Mar 242020

Malibu

  • miles
Back left door will not open, from inside or outside. Has happen before and then will open a few days later. this time it-??s been a week. Black paint also needs to be recalled.

- Clover , SC, USA

problem #131

Feb 112023

Malibu

  • miles
Battery charging system is faulty. Drains battery and alternator shuts off. Car and other components shut off. Third brake light brakes when car is lifted or jacked, causes safety issue and concern. Worst part is cause expensive property damage to interior of vehicle from water leaking in.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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