Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu eco. While the brake pedal was depressed, the battery service, service stability, and power steering warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pushed to the road shoulder and the battery was charged by a passerby. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact purchased a new battery, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence again. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu eco. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle approached a red light and stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted normally, but stalled again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the vehicle was experiencing an electrical failure and recommended taking it to the dealer. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,587.
Over the last 3 weeks, when the vehicle has gone into the auto shut-off mode, it doesn't always start back up when you push the accelerator pedal.
On aud. 24, 2018 when I was on my way to work my car felt like it was about to cut off. Then all of sudden everything inside went blank and the car stalled. I put in park and started it back up. Three minutes later it did the same thing, I put in park again and started it back up. Check engine light came on and on my way home that afternoon it did it twice again. I saw where was a recall in 2013 but mine must have been included. Its very scary riding in traffic and your call stalls and everything just shuts down on you and I feel it's also dangerous. I have read other complaints like this and need to know what am I suppose to do about it. I need my car to go to work.
I have been having electrical problems since the beginning of this year it first started with camshaft and solenoid switch to having to repair the timing change after that was repaired I started having problems with my car shutting completely down locking my keys in the ignition I was told by steve raymond chevrolet to have the battery and alternator check had that done everything come back okay then I was told I needed to change the battery in my key chain did that I was still having problems my main battery would lose voltage fluctuate up and down if the battery voltage get to low that is when the whole car shuts down then finally after all that I was told by one of the service technician that my generator control module is not working properly I have contact gm and reported it to them they are telling me my VIN is not the one with the recall my car has the eassist installed in my eco I asked them to send me a listing of the chevrolet malibu eco 2013 I was told they didn't have a list I got on the federal safety agency website and there was a recall along with alot of complaints about this gcm it also stated that these cars was not to be sold uless these vehicles were repaired with new gcm installed in them my part number is also listed which is 24269448 I also found paperwork from gm about this matter I need for them to step up and repair my vehicle when I purchased my vehicle back on 08/07/2014 I was never told that I had a hybrid vehicle or if there was anything wrong with this car.also when it first started I was told it was my sensor in my back up camera was not working because I first had lost power to my radio, backup camera, and AC I was being told all kinds of things.
Battery recharge system draining battery when car is in idol and or connected to a cellular device or when passenger is sitting in passenger seat battery depletes.
My battery has randomly began to discharge by itself and sometimes the vehicle wont start. The car totally shut down on me while driving in traffic and almost caused a major accident. Called gm and my local chevy dealer and the service manager refused to help me unless I paid for a diagnostic although I almost lost my life to a known open recall all because my VIN number wasnt on the list. This is horrible. If I die due to this gm needs to pay..
The vehicle has been repaired multiple times for the issue of atalling out while driving. Several times I have been driving on the highway with total electrical failure. The electrical power will cut out affecting my breaks, power steering, gauges, and engine. This problem has happened over multiple occasions.
I have had repeated issues involving my 2013 chevrolet malibu eco dating back to 2014. I had the vehicle repaired for the same issues multiple times and the issue is still not resolved. My vehicles hesitates constantly and stalls (cuts completely off) in the middle of driving without any warning. The steering wheel also locks up occasionally and water leaks in the trunk. I have owned a few 'brand new' vehicles and I have never experienced anything like this in my life. I am very scared for my safety and the safety of my child. I have voiced my concerns about my safety many times especially after almost being hit from behind by a tractor trailer on a major highway. By the grace of god our lives were spared, but it was very traumatizing experience. Since that incident my vehicle has continued to stall and I have taken the vehicle in for the issues. My car has cut off in the middle of major intersections, parking lots, main highways, etc. At various speeds driving forward and backing up. Now my child is scared to ride in our own vehicle. Every day when I get behind the wheel of my car its like going on suicide mission. Gm cannot fix the problem, won't honor their warranties and brush my concerns off. This is a serious matter and it can eventually result in the loss of a life or multiple lives. I pray that it will not be me or my daughter's life or we cause someone else to lose their life because of our stalled vehicle. I have contacted two dealerships and gm corporate office and I have not received a resolution regarding my vehicle. Basically, the dealership and gm corporate confirmed that my safety and the safety of my child is not a concern or a priority. Help!!
When I am driving my car, the whole car shut off. The battery goes basically dead and my steering locks on me. I then have to put it in park in the middle of the road just so I can restart the car. I was on the freeway yesterday with my 6 six year old godson and the car shut off in the middle of driving in traffic on the freeway. It is starting to get scary and I need it fixed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu eco. While driving 65 MPH on the highway, the vehicle stalled. The contact discovered that the serpentine belt was fractured and was repaired by an independent mechanic on the shoulder of the highway. The battery was also replaced; however, the vehicle stalled again. The dealer (haasz dalton auto mall, 315 s mill st, dalton, oh 44618) was contacted, but no repairs were made. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Dashboard notification received indicating "reduced engine power" and to "service stabilitrak". This leads to stalling and/or loss of power to vehicle. Loss of vehicle power has happened while driving on multiple occasions leaving the driver and passengers in unsafe locations such as on the freeway and in city traffic. Concerns have been reported to local chevrolet dealership. The dealership has provided service on the vehicle for this or similar problems 4 times within the past 12 months. After receiving service, the problems will subside briefly only to resurface in 2-3 months time.
Heat blower stop working. Took to dealer and found out the wiring harnest for the heater blower was melted it had beeb receiving too much power the source is unknow. This could have caught fire.
While driving across a bridge at about 50mph, the engine light, power steering, ABS and battery charging system warning lights all came on and then the car completely lost all power. I had little control of the car but was able to safely pull onto the shoulder. I could have crashed onto the median or another faster car could have hit me, I could have died. Tried to get a jump but it would not stay on once cables were removed. Towed to the dealer where 2 business days later I'm told the timing chains, cam shaft and fuel pump need replacing. Car is under 38,000 miles. I have witnessed my dashboard and radio light up when no one is in it and all doors are locked. Car turned off once last week while I was driving under 20mph but immediately turned back on by itself. Just thought maybe I used bad gasoline. Have to wait 2-3 more days just for them to start working on it and cannot get an estimate on how long the work will take. Chevy refuses a loaner/rental car until the car is being worked on even though they already rendered it inoperable. I do not feel safe driving this car and haven't had this preowned vehicle even a year yet. I am very disappointed with this car and even more disappointed with the service and lack of help and accommodations from chevrolet. Also disappointed that the warranty doesn't take into consideration the inconvenience the customer faces when their car is down.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu eco. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the power steering, the battery charging system and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The engine failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer bob bell chevrolet located at 1 kane st, baltimore, md 21224; where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that while driving at 10 MPH, the battery charging system light illuminated. The contact drove to the contact's residence. The contact also stated that the battery was completely drained. The vehicle was the not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800‑521‑7300. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not part of the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case number 8-3240086194 was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.
Car starts ever now and than. It won't start all the time and breaks down all the electrical in the car has problems if the car starts it will shut off and the steering locks up which could kill me or someone else the breaks won't work when this happens. The lights shut off radio shuts off nothing electrical works I'm scared to drive this car. Not sure what it is and the dealer isn't sure what it is
My vehicle was not starting. Started after a jump. The next day I had the same problem, but the vehicle did not start after a jump. I tested the battery, it was good. I tested the alternator, it was good. I got the battery charged and the vehicle started that day and the next day. After doing research on the issue, I found a recall on 2013 chevy malibu eco cars for loss of battery charge due to a malfunctioning gcm. The recall describes exactly what was going on with my vehicle down to the malfunction indicator light coming on, which it did. However, after searching for recalls using my VIN there weren't any open. I checked with the dealership that I bought the car from and that recall had not been serviced on my vehicle. I feel that that recall should be open on my vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu eco. While driving 45-70 MPH, the battery saver mode warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle until someone provided jumper cables to jumpstart the vehicle. The contact stated that there was a smoke odor emitting from the trunk of the vehicle. Upon inspecting the vehicle, there was no evidence of a fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v173000 (electrical system). The manufacturer and dealer were contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 08/22/17*lj *js the consumer stated the vehicle's failure persisted.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu eco. While operating the vehicle, the check battery sensor, the air bag indicator, and the service power steering indicator suddenly illuminated and the vehicle suddenly shut off. The battery was recharged, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to castle chevrolet in illinois where it was diagnosed that the air bag module was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 20,000.
I had four recalls done on 3/17/17 at emerson chevy in auburn, me. 15176, 12212, 13142, and 13342. Car had been towed to dealership when it died on side of road. Then about two months later, it dies on side of road again (battery not charging again!!). Paid over $1,000 to goodwin chevrolet in oxford, me to supposedly fix it. On 6/1/17, my daughter went off the road when it happened again (battery drain, steering fails, etc. Luckily she was not going very fast and went into a field. This needs to be addressed before some one gets killed!
For the third time we are working on same issue.. Dash lighting up air bag staying on. Wiring replace on second time to dealership.. Going back for this time...
The check engine light came on and I took it in to get checked. By the time I arrived to the dealership, everything was fine. A week later my wife was in the outside walgreens line with her foot on the brake and the car radio screen turned of and the car started to jump a little. The car radio screen turned back on and everything was back to normal. About 20 minutes later she was at a stop light and the exact same thing happened. Luckily she had her foot on the break and was not going any rate of speed. I have read almost about 100 complaints now of a similar problem but most of the complaints it happened when they were driving at a considerable speed where the radio dash turned of and they lose power to the car for a second or so. This could be a major issue and it needs to be investigated before there are any deaths.
While driving home my instrument panel lite up and radio started playing for about 10 minutes then cleared and the service air bag came on.... Have an appointment with chevrolet dealership for diagnostic testing
Burning smell,smoke, battery/check engine light, runs rough
My chevy malibu has been experiencing intermittent electrical issues. It started after my car died at the end of an hour's drive. I thought I was experiencing battery issues but persisted months with no other issues. It happened again 4 months later (december 3rd), and the following day the car completely died on me while traveling highway speeds during a snow storm. My power steering was barely operable, while my lights heat and radio completely stopped functioning. The dealerships seem to be cluless about the issue. The one I visited seemed adamant that the issue could be stemming from my key! Chevy has been helpful only in the sense that they gave me a $100 credit to get the car diagnosed (which hasn't given any results). I've seen some of the horror stories from this issue and am terrified to drive this vehicle again until something is fixed.
Bought used in 2014 with 22k miles from certified chevy dealer. In july, 2016 (now 45k miles), the vehicle would suddenly shut off at low speeds or stops (highway during construction and at stop lights, also when going at a high speed and slamming on the brakes when someone pulled in front of us). Brought to dealership twice. First time they replaced a sensor, second time they could advised they didn't know and to bring it back if it happened again. Third time brought to an independent mechanic who advised it was related to the eco and we should bring to a dealer. Extremely concerned for safety and we have 3 children and frequently drive through minneapolis/st paul areas where there is heavy traffic and construction.
The car will stop in the middle of driving it! The codes on my car is p00014 and p00010. This issue will cause accidents. Please notify the drives of this recall I have went to the safercar link and checked me car VIN and the recall has not been sent out for this car but it will cause injuries if not death. My car stopped on the in the middle of traffic..
While driving into chicago on a busy interstate hwy a warning displayed on the dash "service generator control module," before I could reach a service center the voltage began to drop and electrical components failed (lights, steering & brake assist, etc. The engine subsequently stopped. Fortunately I was able to maneuver to the shoulder. The battery was completely dead, no electrical systems worked, e.g. Emergency flashers, couldn't remove ignition key. After waiting 4 hours for tow truck, towed to rogers chevrolet in chicago. Vehicle sat on the lot two days, then service tech said vehicle started and ran normally with no fault indications. Vehicle continues to operate normally. Dealer advises to bring vehicle back when it fails. Chevrolet customer service says perhaps the computer initiated a false error report and then shuts down the gcm causing the engine to stop and that's why my vehicle is not included in the recall for the gcm problem. It would appear further investigation is warranted. Fortunately no personal injuries were sustained, but my dog leaped from the stranded vehicle into traffic resulting on over $6,600 in medical expense so far. I'm not sure what the death/injury threshold is until gm will repair their own faulty vehicles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu eco. The contact stated that the on star system interfered with the electrical systems in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they confirmed that someone tampered with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000.
While driving and signaling to change lane the steering wheel locked and the radio turned off. I took it to the dealer after speaking with chevy. They were unable to replicated the issue. It happened a few more times then aug 8, 2015 I was able to record a 2 minute video of the issue. It is uploaded on you tube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t44slfcg434 I took the car to the dealer 8/11/2015. On 8/13/2015 nicholas from global auto (908) 757-4000 called saying that this is happening because of a faulty alternator. I find this highly suspect because of the following. As you can see in the video, the radio cuts out, the steering cuts out but the air conditioner stays on. If the alternator is going bad you would see an across the board loss of power not just certain systems. I will be taking the car to autozone this weekend to have the alternator installed. Due to the number of complaints regarding loss of steering on chevy malibu's I have zero faith in this resolving the issue. Furthermore if it was the alternator it would not pick and choose when to quit and it would not only quit when making a right had turn.
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