2017 Chevrolet Malibu: engine failure

Filed Jun 17, 2024 · Engine · 37,200 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, and the engine seized. In addition, the message that there was no power was displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a blown spark plug. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,200.

Filed Jan 31, 2024 · Steering · 125,544 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering was inoperable. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized, and the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn. The “Service Power Steering” soon warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,544.

Filed May 11, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · IA

My car Engine failed on me and I have Taken this car Back to dealership over and over again and they kept telling me nothing was wrong and kept clearing my codes on the car and now out of a car I have to still pay on this car cost me 22,000 dollars I bought the car with 34,000 miles in Dec of 2019 and have had problems since the first power loss i cant remember exact date I found out this car had a recall and at 3,300 miles with the valve and gotten fixed I had loss of power with the gas pedal which was also recall car felt like it was gonna stop on me multiple times with power loss engine was riding rough I wold smell a burning smell at times my shift into park as well needed fixed the dealership said I needed a new computer and they couldn't do nothing about it I even Contacted GM and nothing was done before my car engine went out on me every time I took the car in the codes that came up was in the car history which i asked why do codes keep pop up in history if you keep clearing them that means something wrong and they couldn't give me a answer My extended warranty denied my claim they had a inspector come out and take a look due to consumption of oil and bent valve is a part in the engine they wont cover and I even asked my advisor all the times I brought my car in this could of been issue and he said possibly I have all my invoices as well have I dont have a way to upload them at the moment

Filed Sep 21, 2021 · Engine · 46,550 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while her daughter was at a red light, the engine failed to start-up upon depression of the accelerator as the STOP/START feature failed to operate as needed. The "steering assist reduced, drive with care" warning message appeared on the instrument panel. Her daughter was able to restart the vehicle and resumed normal driving; however, the failure continued to occur intermittently. The contact called the dealer and they informed her that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 46,550.

Filed May 11, 2021 · Acceleration, Brakes · 72,365 miles · CA

This is my second complaint and possibly the last, in my first complaint I reported the problem with the car after showing a stability track warning light then slowing to a 20 MPH velocity in a snow storm , then my adventure with the vacuum pump shattering , thus no vacuum, no brakes, on the highway going 70 MPH. After that scare , it had a crank no start problem. That's where I ended my first complaint . Part 2, I collected my stimulus money and had my 2017 chevy malibu ls towed to a chevy dealership. After the service manager asked me for the spare fob, I asked him could that be the problem the batteries went low and the fob keys had to be re-programed. He stated probably, I went home hoping it would be something minor. 3 weeks later I get a call from the service manager that he wanted to go through the diagnostic inspection results with me, I ask him was it something minor, he said we haven't been able to work on the crank, no start problem cause you have low compression on one of you engine cylinders you need a new engine, that's not minor 72,365 miles, new engine , estimate $8,224.80. Still paying the bank for it..this generation malibu's are not even close to good. I own a 1994 chevrolet silverado with 135,000 miles bought it brand new, runs great, the cost cutting is being sacrificed for quality, and us consumers are getting the low end.

Filed Apr 24, 2021 · Engine · 92,700 miles · CO

Vehicle randomly presents an engine failure making impossible any acceleration. Engine light comes on as well as the traction control light. It displays a message 'engine power is reduced'. This forces the driver to have to pull over regardless of traffic or unsafe conditions. The car has to be turned off and back on after approximately 20 seconds in order to reset the traction light only to off, to be able to continue driving.

Filed Nov 23, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 60,000 miles · LA

The brake vacuum pump is bad they used to cheap chinese knockoff part that breaks and get sucked into the engine possibly causing engine failure but for the most part in your brakes can fail leaving the car without any breaking support from the booster vacuum I called the dealership the service advisor immediately told me to take the car to the dealer for work at general motors expense the brake vacuum pumps are failing at an alarming rate causing serious damage and possibility of injury 5 minutes after I did everything they told me I recalled the dealing to confirm my appointment they refused to answer the phone and put me on hold then when they answer the phone they told me that the servants advisor I talked to no longer works there best chevrolet kenner louisiana 70062 without the vacuum pump the brakes are very hard the press the car is very difficult to stop especially at high speeds I'm trying to get this fixed but general motors is refusing the service advisor told me the best thing that I can do is to pay for everything and whenever general motors feels like doing a recall I maybe can get reimbursed

Filed Sep 18, 2019 · Engine · 62,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet malibu. While driving 25 MPH, the contact heard a noise coming from the engine and the vehicle began to stall. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact drove to art moehn chevrolet honda (2200 seymour rd, jackson, mi 49201, 517‑787‑7700) where it was diagnosed that there was a defective camshaft that burst and spread metal fragments throughout the engine. The contact was informed that the entire engine needed to be replaced. The contact was given an estimate for the repair cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered the contact financial assistance towards the cost of a new engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 62,000.

Filed Mar 21, 2018 · Body, Engine · 2,700 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the doors would not lock or unlock when attempting to enter or exit the vehicle. Also, on several occasions, the engine would not start and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to rush chevrolet (1395 w. Highway 290, elgin, tx). The dealer replaced the remote door lock, but the cause of the engine failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 2,700.