2018 Chevrolet Malibu: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Jun 9, 2026 · Acceleration, Electrical · IN

Reduced engine light came on ticking noise stopped 2 times on the highway repair lot ran a diagnostic unable to find the issue car is not working found many codes stillunable to fix the issue

Filed Jun 7, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · OH

I went to put my car in park and it was saying "Shift to Park" on my dashboard even though I was already in park. I know that there was a lawsuit that was won for this very defect but my car is not recalled for this and I feel every Malibu should be especially if almost every Malibu is experiencing the same issue Nationwide. It cannot be a coincidence. Also I have been having issues with a knocking noise on the back of the car when I am driving and I'm being told it's also another common issue with Malibu's known as the Knuckles that need replaced which are not cheap. If these are common issues on every Malibu then every Malibu needs to be recalled for the issue to be fixed not just certain ones. My Malibu has not had one recall but has had the same issues that other Malibu's had with multiple recalls done.

Filed May 1, 2025 · Brakes, Driver assistance · OR

loud knocking or banging noises, the check engine light turning on and/or other driving performance issues, such as reduced propulsion cranksaft

Filed Dec 9, 2022 · Transmission · 21,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while the vehicle was in a park, he noticed that a warning light indicating that the vehicle was not in park was illuminated. The contact also stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard a knocking noise at the rear-end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the shifter cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000. The VIN was not included.

Filed Sep 25, 2022 · Suspension · FL

My Malibu makes a knocking sound in the rear of vehicle. Feel like something is going to snap off, also driving on reverse sound really bad, check my trunk if something was loose and nothing.

Filed Feb 19, 2020 · Fuel system · 20,000 miles · MA

Pulling into traffic car lost power, engine knocking big time, engine light on, stabitrak off. Almost rear ended. Pulled over in traffic restarted. Car has had software done. Filling out at dealership. Thes cars should be recalled. What are you waiting for

Filed Aug 16, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 18,000 miles · MI

I have had my car in twice for my issue now. When attempting to accelerate the engine light comes on and I have to push the gas to the floor to get the car to move. First time it happened as I was getting on the expressway last time was pulling out onto a busy road during rush hour and almost got into an accident because of this. Both dealers I have taken it to for this issue have pulled the same trouble code and neither will repair the knock sensor that the code is for. I keep getting told to just drive it until it happens again and the engine light is on to bring it back in. My issue is when you restart the car the light will be off and they never have any appointments available for at least a week. I have contacted gm directly and basically been told the same as the dealer to just drive it til it happens again. I feel that not only my saftey but the safety of others on the road is in jeopardy because of this. I dont know what else to do at this point/ between insurance and my lease payment im paying $500 a month for a car that im now nervous driving not just that now if I were to get into an accident because of the issue that ive had it in for twice im gonna be stuck with trying to come up with an extra $1000 for my deductible. Any help I can get would be greatly appreciated

Filed Mar 6, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 5,670 miles · TX

Car was not accelerating would not go past 20mphtook to dealer ship took 2 months to figure out it was the knock sensor and also the ECM were out mind you my car had less than 6k miles I'm the first and only owner of it! I bought this car from don ringler with 4 miles. My car was on the high way when this happen.