2013 Chevrolet Malibu: multiple warning lights

Filed May 25, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 115,000 miles · CA

While driving my vehicle and I come to a stop the engine dies out. There is no check engine light or warning before this happens and it has almost caused an accident 3 times now. Even in stop and go rush hour traffic, as soon as I need to slow down the car stutters and then stalls. All the lights and radio stay on but the engine just shuts off. I have to quickly throw it into, park turn the key to off and restart the car everytime. This has been going on for a couple of years and I just dont know what to do anymore. I am not able to trade it in yet and I am afraid to sell it and this happen to someone else.

Filed Apr 12, 2020 · Electrical, Steering · 109,000 miles · CA

When I was parked I was rolling the windows with the car running and all the lights and car was cutting off. While I'm driving I lose power all my dash lights go out and while making a turn the steering wheel locks up to where I can not correct myself from turning so I have to stop in the middle of the street until the power comes back on.

Filed Feb 24, 2020 · Electrical · VA

I purchased my vehicle used. A month after I've had the car all the lights on my dash board would blink on and off while driving. No lights on the panel would show. Now I have no lights on panel. I can not see how fast I am going as it does not register, does not register c or h, mileage does not show, speedometer does not show. However, it gill get stuck on the speed I was going when the lights on panel.goes out.. Took to dealer was told it was the instrument cluster. Paid for the part and the deposit for it. Which I feel should be covered since it was internal? I have been told the part is back ordered by manufacturer.

Filed Feb 20, 2020 · Electrical · 160,000 miles · TN

I purchased my vehicle new. A month after paying it off, all the lights on my dash board would blink on and off while driving. No lights on the panel would show. This happened for about a week. Now I have no lights on panel. I can not see how fast I am going as it does not register, does not register c or h, mileage does not show, speedometer does not show. However, it gill get stuck on the speed I was going when the lights on panel.goes out.. Took to dealer was told it was the p&a cluster. Paid for the part and the deposit for it. Which I feel should be covered since it was internal? However, have been told the part is back ordered by manufacturer. It has now been 3 1/2 weeks and I am scared to drive my car..

Filed Nov 6, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 46,000 miles · MI

The entire electrical system will randomly shut down causing loss of power steering, power brakes, entire dashboard, all lights, hazard lights etc. This can happen at any time, on the freeway, stopped at a light, parked etc. Sometimes it goes dark and restarts itself while driving....sometimes it goes dark and won't restart for minutes or longer while in traffic without working hazard lights. If parked, it can't be taken out of 'park" to push it out of traffic or try to start it in "neutral" and the key can't be removed from the ignition.there are no error codes to diagnose the issue and it won't ever happen while it is in the shop (of course) this is the ultimate safety hazard to me and my family.

Filed Jun 24, 2019 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · IL

The car will randomly lose power and die while running and in motion. It starts with the radio going off, then all the dash lights flash off and on and then the vehicle will suddenly stop. This has happened 3 times over the past week and is a very dangerous situation. It happens when driving below 40 MPH

Filed Apr 16, 2019 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · MN

While driving my vehicle all of the dashboard lights go off. Sometimes they flicker before going off but once this happens sometimes I lose power in the vehicle other times I just have to continue driving with no dashboard lights, this means I cant see how fast I am going, my gas gauge etc. This causes a big risk for me as I am driving down the highway. It doesnt matter the weather either, it could be raining, snowing or sunny and the dashboard still acts up. It also causes my battery to drain which is brand new, I also checked alternator and starter and both are perfect. Sometimes the dash is blank even right at the start up of my car, other times it goes out as I am driving, it also doesnt matter the speed.

Filed Oct 30, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 80,000 miles · AZ

For about a year now s 'service airbag' light has been on, no one who tests it can see what the issue is. When anyone sits in the passenger seat, the dash turns off, all lights on it, stereo, all gauges cease to function as well as the A/C. Has been taken to numerous dealerships & shops with no conclusion besides that 'it's an electrical issue' that should be recalled. I notice many people have electrical system issues with this make & model when I searched for a recall, astonishing that nothing is being done & vins experiencing the problem aren't on the recall lists. The airbags in the car are fine according to mechanics, no reason the airbag warning light should appear & incredibly frustrating that I cant have a passenger in my vehicle, especially during arizona summer weather, not to mention the danger posed by no gauges being visible

Filed Sep 27, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 66,600 miles · VA

I would be driving the car and all the lights on the dashboard would come on and then go off. The steering would pull to the left. A couple of times all the lights on the dashboard would come on and the car would cut off while I'm driving on the road.

Filed Sep 25, 2018 · Brakes · 147,685 miles · CA

On 4/16/2018 after being parked for 2 hours I went to put my 2013 chevrolet malibu in reverse to back out of a parking space I noticed pressure from the brake threat wouldn't allow me to fully press down. There was also a loud hissing noise coming from the pedal. I was barely able to stop my car. I took my car to the shop where I was told I needed to have my power brake booster replaced. I was advised that is was abnormal for a new car to have that problem. The repair was $529. Now on 9/24/2018 while at a red light my dash went haywire and all alerts were illuminated. The display read 'service power steering' I was unable to put the car in park or turn off the ignition but all lights were off. After 5 minutes I was able to get the car back on and in gear. After making a left turn I noticed I was unable to stop the car. The brake was hard to press and there again was a loud hissing noise. After taking my car once again to the shop I was advised I needed another power brake booster. I was told there was a recall on the part back in 2013 but it was never replaced in my car. The dealer has refused to replace it at this time and I am hoping for a resolution. The car becomes inoperable without notice and it is jeopardizing the safety of myself and others.

Filed May 27, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 85,000 miles · IN

My 2013 chevrolet malibu lost power and shut off while driving on five different occasions to date. The first two times I had come to a complete stop and the key could not be removed from the ignition. I had to wait for 10 to 30 minutes before the power returned and could remove the key or restart the vehicle. On the third occasion, I was driving on the highway and the radio and air conditioning lost power and the car was threatening to shut off but regained power. The steering wheel briefly locked up during this event. I later turned off on the nearest exit making a complete stop at the light and the vehicle lost complete power and shut off in the middle of traffic.the steering wheel locked up, the radio and all lights went black and the air shut off for a few seconds and then came back on. I had to put the car in park and was then able to restart it. The same thing happened on a residential street with heavy traffic while slowing for a stop light.the next incident was in a parking lot while trying to back out with the car still in drive. There were also a few times where the radio went black and the steering wheel locked up briefly while making a turn but did not loose power. My daily commute to work requires me to take the highway. I am terrified of what may happen after the memorial day holiday when I am to return to work and travel the highway again.

Filed Apr 3, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · 110,000 miles · TX

When I was on my way home, my car's warning lights started to flicker, and 'power steering service' and 'charging system' warning lights appeared. My entire dash went completely black and steering wheel became completely hard. The car stayed on, but all the lights went off. After a few seconds, the car shut off. Car would not restart, even with a jump. Mileage on car was at 110,000 miles. Luckily I was on a residential street, so I just pushed the car safely in front of a random house. Upon further examination, this appears to be an on going problem. I've found hundreds of other owners with a similar problem on various forums. Some are very similar to my problem, while others are more dangerous. Below, I have quoted other owners personal stories as well 'the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the power steering malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local chevrolet dealer (phil smith chevrolet, 1640 north state rd 7, lauderdale, fl 33313). The dealer reset the power steering module, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.' 'charging system" engine light keep coming on. All lights come on dash board come on then go dim. Car shuts down on you while driving and steering wheel locks up. I almost crash into a light. - richton park, il' 'this is my second report. The vehicle loses power steering and the entire gauge cluster goes dark. Almost caused a wreck today. It happened twice today and once yesterday. This is getting out of hand. Needs to be recalled immediately. Thank you - ravenna, oh' this seems to be an on going problem and needs to be seriously looked at before an accident occurs.