2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco: check engine light

Filed Feb 14, 2024 · Electrical · 174,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO. The contact stated while at a stop light, the power steering was difficult to turn, and the vehicle stalled. The Service battery charging system displayed and the check engine and battery warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired by the contact. The contact stated that the alternator and the starter had failed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 174,000.

Filed May 7, 2019 · Engine · 94,530 miles · OH

Excessive oil consumption regarding the ecotec 2.4l engine (luk). I had purchased my vehicle in september of 2018 with 87,932 miles. The vehicle was inspected and serviced. Prior to reaching the recommended 7500 mile oil change interval and before the 'change oil soon' notification, my check engine light illuminated. I had the vehicle towed to a certified gm dealership to be diagnosed on december 14th 2018. It was noted the vehicle was 3 quarts low on oil at 94,530 miles. I continued to monitor the oil levels there after until my next servicing at 97,063 miles, again the oil was low but within margin as I had topped off as needed. Now with my vehicle at 100,134 miles and still losing oil I am concerned that the engine is plagued by the same problem as found in the 2.4l (lea) found in the equinox and gmc terrain. It is my understanding there was a manufacturers defect with the piston rings combined with the oil spray cooling that lead to gm issuing a special warranty coverage to the lea variant however no coverage was extended to the luk variant. It is also to my understanding that there is no discernible difference internally between both variants with the luk engine slightly modified to support the (bas) belt alternator starter mild hybrid drivetrain. Both still contain the same pistons, piston rings, and oil jet spray technologies. At this point I have raised my concerns with gm and have scheduled a oil consumption test to be done (ruled to be unreliable in the lawsuit regarding lea type engines). I am also raising my concerns here as well as I believe this to be a safety issue as a result of manufacture defect and I believe gm intends to skirt the issue by only addressing the type of engine involved in the original lawsuit and only those vehicles for which they were equipped. I appreciate taking your time to review this case and hope to see a resolution.

Filed May 1, 2019 · Transmission · 114,000 miles · IL

I was driving and started hearing a loud alter he and then the car seemed to have shut off and started back up the engine light came on I pulled over turned the car off to see if the engine light would go back off it didn't now it keeps making the skreeching sound and still shuts off while driving and on a stop

Filed Mar 11, 2019 · Engine · 170,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu eco. While driving 70 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure was more evident in cooler temperatures. The vehicle was taken to bob price chevrolet buick gmc (located at 1225 s state hwy 16, fredericksburg, tx 78624, (877)720-6955) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure or retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Dec 30, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · GA

Battery voltage indicator came on first and engine light indicator on. Replaced battery and alternator. Car stalls when gas pedal not applied. Car turns completely off when braking to stop signs, red lights, slowing down to turn. It's completely unsafe. It has turned off on me crossing major highways. Mechanic replaced fuel pump due to p0300 code etc. Car still stalls and turns off while driving, slowing down to stop, turns off at red lights, stop signs and when braking to turn. At times, I do smell as if something is burning. This smell does not happen all the time. I have replaced the battery, the alternator, and the fuel pump. The car still stalls and cuts off. I bought the car in august 2018, I have had these problems with the car since october 2018.

Filed Oct 1, 2018 · Transmission · 134,000 miles · GA

Eassist recall for malibu eco. My vehicle has the same problems as the recall, but my VIN number is not on the recall list. The vehicle make and model match. All of my maintenance is up to date. I would like someone to from this company to look into my vehicle. The vehicle will not start, I have brought 4 new batteries in the last 2 years. The malfunction indicator light is on. It has been on for a year now. There is a burning smell when I drive it sometimes. I have had the vehicle diagnosed several times by a dealership and now by an outside mechanic, who informed me about the recall. I was told if this doesn't get fit soon my vehicle could catch fire. I would like help in resolving this situation.

Filed Sep 2, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · MD

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.

Filed Aug 11, 2018 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 68,800 miles · KS

Takata inflators was driving on a city street and check engine light came on. Pulled over and turned car off. Sat for about 10 minutes and started it again, check engine light was still on. Started to drive back to my house and got only 10 feet before the car shut itself off, and wheel locked up. Put the car in park, and tried starting it again, and it turned over but shut itself off again, with notice of engine power reduced, service stabilitrak. Would not start the third time. This is my only means of transportation, and being a mother I need this car to work and take care of my kids. If chevy really cared about their customers, they would read all the complaints that many of us are having on the same issue and recall or fix something. I am so disappointed.

Filed Jul 18, 2018 · Engine · 50,000 miles · NJ

Engine light constantly on, car shuts down while driving. Dealership repaired one time and in less than 6 months it's happening again

Filed Oct 9, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 6 miles · PA

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.

Filed Sep 5, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · 44,000 miles · MD

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.

Filed Jul 8, 2017 · Electrical · LA

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.