10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,259 miles

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problem #8

Oct 192018

Malibu

  • 31,836 miles
Driving the vehicle on the road and it loses power and wont let you drive over 30 mph. The vehicle also would not start. Had to let the car sit for 15 seconds then try to start it again for it to start. Then it would cut off while stopped at a traffic light. Dealership fixed the pistons and added a new battery still had a problem and now they replaced accel pedal sensor. And now drives a little funny.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #7

Dec 052018

Malibu

  • 49,500 miles
I've purchased this vehicle back in September 2017 and the accellarator petal has gone out. My check engine light cans on and as I was driving, is gave a message saying engine power reducing. I've taken it to the jim ellis dealer to diagnose and they advised me it was the accellorator petal fault. This has been happening to several Malibu's fie some years now and this issue needs a massive recall. No one should have to repair a vehicle within a year of purchasing. Mind you my warranty is not in effect, it's expired. I've done research and several Malibu's since 2008 has this same issue. Once the reduce speed took place, it would not allow my vehicle to accelerate above 60 miles per hour while on the freeway.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #6

Oct 302018

Malibu

  • 47,022 miles
Driving down the interstate which is 70 mph I got the error of reduced engine power and also P2135 it went off for about three weeks and it happened again today on my commute to work.my Chevrolet Malibu is a little over a year old. This car has had so many issues that need to be fixed

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #5

Oct 132018

Malibu

  • 35,000 miles
Was driving with car in drive and car check engine light came on with traction signal stating 'reduced speeds'. had to pull over and car would not go past 20 mph. Cut car on and off 3 times before the reduced speed signal went off. Was driving on the highway and it happened again and I immediately had to get off the highway because my kids were in the car.

- Aurora, CO, USA

problem #4

Sep 232018

Malibu

  • 11,989 miles
Gear shifter gave out while driving. Almost got rear ended. Car shifted itself into neutral even though I shifted gears into park once I got to a safe place computer screen read neutral. Car would not turn off from accessory mode and said "shift to park" but it would not. Then when I tried to shift it jumped hard and you could see the engine jump as if it wasn't mounted properly. Was able to get to a safe place but had to have it towed to dealer. Dealer called today to say it was gear shifter. Went bad but the battery had drained too and they refused to replace battery. The shifter problem is dangerous. I only had 11989 miles on it and it is 1 year old.

- Duluth, GA, USA

problem #3

May 142018

Malibu

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and the traction control and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled off the roadway and restarted the vehicle after a few attempts; however, the check engine warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to domino motor (3137 255th St, sac city, ia 50583) where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 20,000. The VIN was not available.

- Manning, IA, USA

problem #2

Feb 212018

Malibu

  • miles
Car do not accelerate

- Newark, NJ, USA

problem #1

Feb 172018

Malibu 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 4,800 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. On several different occasions, while at a stop light, the engine rpms would suddenly increase and the vehicle attempted to surge forward. The driver had to depress hard on the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle from surging forward. On February 17, 2018, while in a bank parking lot, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. During the failure, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to approximately 25 mph. The front end of the vehicle was severely damaged; however, the air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not towed. The local dealer (davis Chevrolet in houston, tx) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 4,800. Video attached

- Houston, TX, USA