2013 Chevrolet Malibu: hesitation when accelerating

Filed May 7, 2024 · Brakes · 91,000 miles · NM

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle hesitated to respond, causing a stopping distance delay. Additionally, the contact noticed a burning odor. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving. The contact stated upon opening the hood to inspect the vehicle, he noticed that brake fluid had spilled all over the vacuum pump. The contact stated that he added brake fluid in the vacuum pump, but the brake fluid immediately leaked out of the vacuum pump. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

Filed Aug 8, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · GA

Engine overspeed error message & car will start to hesitate to accelerate. First happened 7/2021. Second time is 8/2022

Filed Jun 12, 2019 · Transmission · 109,133 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, it began to hesitate and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who found the following three codes: p0089, p228d, and p0016. The vehicle was taken to keller motors (located at 700 cadillac ln, hanford, ca 93230, (866) 882-6546), but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 109,133. The VIN was invalid.

Filed Sep 18, 2018 · Transmission · 100,267 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 50 MPH, the contact switched gears and the vehicle made a knocking sound. Also, when the contact shifted into reverse or while the vehicle was at a stop, the knocking sound was heard and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The contact scheduled an appointment with tom gill chevrolet (7830 commerce dr, florence, ky 41042, (859) 371-7566). The manufacturer was contacted and suggested the contact call the federal safety agency and schedule an appointment with a dealer. The contact researched online and stated that the power train control module within the electronic control module could be the cause of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 100,267.

Filed Sep 18, 2018 · Engine · 52,000 miles · KY

Driving to dealership to have oil changed,check engine light on,battery on an battery saver activated,dealer said battery was good ,,when starting car ,put in gear,steering wheel won't move,turn off ,start again,then moves,an car dies,an restarts by itself.while driving hesitation in accelerating. I called 1‑800‑521‑7300,spoke to nash ,,I am told there is no recall on this .very upsetting to buy a car an have this happen ,,first an last chevy I ever buy ,,,thought gm would taje care of their customers !!!!

Filed Jun 12, 2017 · Engine · 55,000 miles · PA

Since we bought this car the check engine light has come on every few months. The engine has been rebuilt to fix "a stuck cylinder" and the water pump had to be replaced. The check engine light is on again and it seems that the car has no pick up when the gas pedal is pushed. It seems to hesitate. This is the worst care I have ever owned.

Filed Aug 14, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 44,900 miles · KY

While driving down the road on 7/10/16 my 2013 chevy malibu lost power, engine light and traction control light came on and went from 55-60 MPH to 20 MPH. When trying to accelerate more the car could shake violently. After stopping and turning the car off it would not restart. The car was towed to kerry chevrolet in alexandria, ky. After diagnostic testing they determined that the fuel pump needed replaced. On 8/10/16 while driving down the highway while in vacation in florida the car again started to lose power, the engine began to slip or miss and jerk. Again engine light came on. Car died three times while on the road trying to get it to a safe place for a tow truck to tow it. It was taken to a dealership and the cam shaft sensor was replaced. Car continues to hesitate and miss.

Filed Sep 9, 2015 · Body, Engine · 16,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and powered down as the engine over speed and service power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle restarted but the failure recurred approximately thirty times. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred only at 70 MPH or higher. The contact also stated that when the failure occurred, the doors failed to unlock. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,000.

Filed May 22, 2015 · Engine · 50 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 40 MPH, there vehicle exhibited extreme hesitation and jerked. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they were unable to locate a failure. The dealer recommended using a higher level of fuel octane. After the fuel was dispensed, the engine module failed and was replaced by the dealer. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50. Updated 09/25/15*lj updated 10/17/2017