Car had ABS light come on mentime them check engine light light come on then ABS light come on
2011 Chevrolet Malibu engine complaints
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Stabilitrak control turned on change all spark plugs and wires plus coils. Ran fine 1 week again stabilitrak flashing engine in limp mode. Took ro mechanic replaces lifters cam shaft. One week later again. Rebuild complete motor and still displaying same issue!!!! Truck is a lemon
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the reduce engine warning light was illuminated and the vehicle began to decelerate independently. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and driven to her destination. The contact stated she had experienced the failure multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the throttle positioning sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the control computer panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
I was driving on the free way going 65 MPH. When I got a message saying traction control and that the engine was losing power. The car then stopped accelerating until it can to a complete stop in a matter of seconds. It almost got me rear ended since the cars are going fast and it lost al speed and power.
My teenage son was driving in the rain when his malibu gave engine power reduced, service traction, service ESC, and ESC off warnings. Car was barely drivable. This is a safety issue since it happens suddenly and increase the chances of a collision with other vehicles. Code reader showed the p2138 dtc. The headliner above the driver side door was also wet. This appears to be coming from the sun roof. I believe that this leakage is causing electrical connection issues somewhere else in the car that is causing the above mentioned warnings and performance issues. According the the chevy website, there are no recalls applicable to this car based on its VIN.
Multiple front head light replacement in short period of time within 3 to 4 months replaced 3 times. Noticed warping of faceplate by audio equipment so had to replace that. Then came back from vacation and drove my car for about 20 minutes, parked I went inside store and my daughter was in the car when she said it jumped and then turned off. When I turned it on it said "engine power reduced" "service traction" "service ESC" I drove it to get home. Next morning it was fine to get to work short distance, on way home in hotter time of day (live in arizona) it did it again. Only 20 miles an hour maxium and gulping gasoline. I was in my car with my 13 year old and it was dangerous as we were driving and all of a sudden we were reduced to 20 MPH or less and were almost rear-ended various times, caught mid transition from yellow to red light while making left turn. Very scary. Mechanic drove it and said after only 10 to 20 minutes of driving it did the same thing. Mechanic he ran tests and found relay fuse box issue. Tried to order and was told it was on "national back-order" because this was the same problem many of my vehicle year make and model were experiencing. I had to get rental for 20 days which cost in excess of $500 and wait for part. Pay for parts $223 and labor. These expenses cause incredible financial hardship and stress. Recepts did not go through and screen shots of panel because of size, please reach out so I can provide
Timing chain and engine malfunction. Reviewed the internet and there are thousands of complaints regarding the same thing. The 2.4 ecotech engine was in a class action suit for equinoxs but not malibus and they have the same issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the ESC, the service traction control, and the engine reduced power warning lights illuminated. The vehicle also vibrated abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed an electrical short in the wiring system, and replaced three different sensors. The technician also reprogrammed the engine control unit. The failures recurred. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.
I bought my 2011 chevy malibu in march of 2017. Only put 30k miles and it's april of 2020. My car won't crank up sometimes or when I'm idle, it'll start to shake and I haven't drove my car in a week but when I put the key in and try to turn it, nothing comes on. No lights or anything
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the engine disabled message displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 151,000.
My 2011 chevy malibu burning oil I keep having add oil to car on top that timing belt broke chances out exhaust camshaft possible sensor out 2-3 times and code remain later chain guides broke seen 2.4l equinox had recall due to burning oil not sure timing chain brake but heard alot complain about chain guides breaking also seat backing keep calling off latches for them fail every time car just gave me alot of problem control arm going out. Car was made cheap and wasn't meant to last. Car broke down timing chain snapped.burnt oil smell when turn car on coming throw AC when on. 2.4 l ecotec motor is problem as well power train transmission break reverse wave gear making it a costly repair.
When we are driving the car it will start shaking, the ESC light comes on and the car completely dies. This has happened while driving 15 MPH and 70 MPH on city streets and highways. We have had it in multiple shops and been told this is a common issue nobody has found a resolution for. Very dangerous and afraid to put our kids in the car as we don't know when it will do it, there hasn't been a common variable.
While driving on the road, the car will just stop moving forward although the engine is still running. We have to immediately pull off the side of the road, which is very difficult to do in heavy traffic. The indicator lights for power steering / ESC come on and the chimes ring 3 times. Upon stopping the car, if the engine remains off for approximately 5 minutes, then the car will start back up and run normally for up to 2 months before it has the same problem again. This has happened at least 6 times over the past 18 months. We have had the car to the local chevrolet dealer in st. Louis 4 times but they have been unable to determine the source of the problem. They have replaced a number of parts related to the power steering but this has proven to be ineffective. We also replaced the battery and cleaned the cables with no results. This is a real safety issue and the mechanics at the dealer have no idea how to fix it. We cannot believe our 2011 malibu is the only car with this problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving 65 MPH, the timing chain failed and caused the vehicle to lose all power. The driver was able to coast over to the side of the road. The driver attempted to restart the engine, but it failed to start. The vehicle was towed to ozark chevrolet (1020 n 18th st, ozark, mo 65721, (417) 297-0091) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain system failed and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. In addition, the vehicle was taken to the same dealer on several occasions for a period of three to six months for not operating correctly. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.
Takata recall... The undercarriage fell down unexpectedly while driving. The most important thing is that I have been continually getting an error that my engine reduced/engine disabled and it shuts off while I'm driving on the street. I may get a few seconds of motion to get to the side of the road before it stops completely. It's happened with my child in the car and that scares me more to think it may happen again. It has happened 3 time in the past 5 weeks. I've had a tune up and a number of things replaced in the past 12 months. My engine light came on again and one of the same sensors on the engine had to be replaced again.
My check engine light has been coming on lately. So I took it to a place so they could check it. The results states that the camshaft position sensor needs to be replaced. My lights are dimming, the bright headlights symbol comes on if I am sitting under a viaduct, the radio is disappearing on the dashboard, and my heating system is on when it's off. Then the car is jerking erratically when I proceed to drive after a stop. My vehicle is under 50,000 miles. It's at 48342 now. I need to know if there are any recalls because 3 years ago I,was under 35000 miles and had to pay for a new engine that should have been covered under the emissions act, and I had to pay $800 for that, plus getting disrespected by the manager at the dealership. Please let me know if anything comes up concerning this matter. Thank you
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to dick genthe chevrolet (866‑874‑7380, located at 15600 eureka rd, southgate, mi 48195) and the contact was asked if she wanted the vehicle repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v269000 (seat belts). The contact approved the recall repairs. Six days later, the contact was informed that the vehicle was not ready and she was not allowed to see or retrieve the vehicle. The contact was called two hours later to pick up the vehicle. When the vehicle was started, the air bag indicator illuminated. The technician informed the contact that the failure made the vehicle unsafe to drive and it needed to be diagnosed. The contact stated that there was no air bag failure with the vehicle prior to the repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered a $250 discount towards the repairs ("take or leave it"). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 89,865. Parts distribution disconnect. *as
The wiring on my vehicle has always been messed up causing my check light engine to stay on at all times. I've had multiple machinists look over my vehicle and have spent lots of money trying to get this issue fixed.
Every time this has happened the car has been in motion. 3 times within a year this car has just died on me. Have all power to dashboard lights and radio but the engine shuts off and wont restart. First time I was told it was low on oil. Second time it sat for 2 days and cranked right up. 3rd time the plenum on the egr valve was cleaned. It seems odd to me that these 3 things would all cause the same exact issue. Thankfully it has not happened in heavy traffic and was able to coast out of the road
My 2011 chevy malibu with 2.4 ecotec just broke a timing chain guide. 67,000 miles. Was getting the p0016 and p0017 crank / cam correlation codes. Man am I ticked!! I bought this car with 18,000 miles always changed oil. Gm will do nothing!! I have owned a 2001 saturn l200 that broke a timing chain with 106,000 miles and crashed the head. Gm would do nothing!! I had a cutlass supreme and cutlass sierra in the 90's. Both of these cars had the outer harmonic balancer ring just come un-glued and fall off! Gm did nothing. This is the last straw for me , I am now focused on honda who actually cares about reliability!!!!!
Car continues to go into reduced engine power and will not drive/run longer than five minutes. I have already had all recalls fixed on the vehicle including the one that supposedly fixed this problem.
It is noted that the exhaust manifold on the 3.3 l four-cylinder engines for years have a cracked exhaust manifold there by leaching carbon monoxide into the cab interior of said automobiles. Parts of carbon monoxide have been noted to be 20 to 30 ppm when readings have been done
Ecs light, check engine light came on, reduced engine power, ABS light, code throws map sensor error. Happens after vehicle go through the carwash or get slush and moisture from the road. Map sensor connector seems to be causing the electrical issue. Very dangerous going down the road, happened suddenly while not expecting it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving, the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was pulled over and shut off. The vehicle sputtered and the check engine indicator illuminated, but the vehicle was able to restart. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the throttle body was defective and located diagnostic code number: p2135. The contact made an appointment for the repairs to be performed at dave gill chevrolet (4700 e broad st, columbus, oh 43213, (614) 364-4376) on january 15, 2019. The manufacturer stated that they could not assist since there was no recall. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Car shut off after driving to the store, it wouldn't start and said service ESC
While normal driving. Car will give the following error codes: "service ESC" "service traction" "ESC off" and "engine pwr reduced" back to back. The car will power itself down until ~10 MPH while making a rattling noise. The car will start and act as if everything is fine once I pull over and fully shut the vehicle off. This happens at any point, driving highway or neighborhood speeds, while turning and even when idle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start upon attempting to turn the key in the ignition. Wood motor company (600 us-62, harrison, ar 72601, (870) 741-8211) indicated that there was an internal electrical and engine failure that required diagnostic testing. The dealer stated that the repair may be extensive. The dealer indicated that the timing chain, gear, belt, and valves within the engine assembly may need to be replaced. The dealer also stated that the pistons had not been firing at the right time and there was an internal meltdown of the dashboard area. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving 20 MPH, the engine seized. The vehicle was taken to shepherds chevrolet buick (1520 e 9th st, rochester, in 46975, 574‑223‑2136) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to call the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.
I brought this vehicle three years ago from the original owner with 60,000 miles kept up with all the maintenance etc. And today the vehicle left me stranded a few blocks from my house . I currently have a no start no cranking issue all the diagnostic from fuses, relays , fuel pressure, ignition switch, battery, etc where done leading us too believe its a bcm issues as too seeing that many other chevy malibu and other gm products are experiencing these same issues
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle made a popping sound and stopped. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Also, while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to approximately 20 MPH and the steering lost power. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The contact noticed smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was towed to the contact's house. The dealer was not called and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 55,661.
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