I was driving around 50 mph and the car began to sputter and it wasn't getting in gas. Then before this the car moved so slow it hardly took off. I cannot afford to pay 200 to 500 every couple of weeks or mo the to fix this issue. While driving 25 mph, another vehicle unexpectedly turned left and caused the contact to crash into the front driver's side door of the vehicle. The volume would turn up and down by itself. Confused I pulled over popped the hood there were no signs of smoke or over heating sounds coming from the motor. 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! The inspection was not performed, and the vehicle was not repaired. The first failure happened at approx 4,700 miles. The car says I need to put in park. It was losing power. My car had a recall for the ecm module needed updated but auto nation said it didn't need to be updated after getting my car back it wouldn't start I would have to lock it unlock it open the door a few times and then it would start, so my battery got fried because something was draining it paid 200$ for a new one because auto nation said they didn't touch the car because it didn't need an update but what gets me is they had to plug into it to find out it didn't need an update, then the car started saying (shifter to park) got gm corporate involved and they made an appointment 1/13/2020 at chapman for me to take my car in to figure out that I needed a new wiring harness from the shifter to the transmission and they updated the ecm module but yet auto nation said it didn't need the update, so basically the auto nation doesn't want to take responsibility for the car messing up. Im scared to drive my own car. As I was driving I was addressed with a speed reduction warning and it followed with a very abrupt problem with speed as it was reduced drastically and almost getting rear-ended in the process I was able to pull over but very unsafely and without warning. We were almost hit because the car would not go. In the instant that it cuts off and I move my foot to the accelerator everything comes back on and at that point I can continue driving. Operated car less than 5mph approx. I just bought this car 2 days ago. My car will go in to limp mode, and will not increase higher than about 340 rpm, and cannot accelerate faster than 25 mph. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure and was provided a case number. Next, the car shut off and the command center went blank. Drive with care" this just started 4 days ago. Find the location of the MAF sensor in your Malibu, unplug the electrical connectors, and remove the sensor from the housing. The vehicle was not repaired. I was driving at highway speed when suddenly car decelerated to 20mph. The only person that inspected my car was logan and the other technicians at malcolm cunningham chevrolet in augusta, georgia. But I wanted to add to the masses so chevy is forced to fix this issue before people get seriously hurt. This is reoccurring more and more. It started on first day or purchase 7/23-31/2019. The car rejected the ecw module update. The contact also stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard a knocking noise at the rear-end of the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000. I did get the part replaced however I'm concerned for the engine and any possible damage that may have been caused. The idle is high. I bought this car last aug. 2018. After reaching my destination and calming my nerves. Among the numerous electrical problems, its possible to experience trouble with the power windows, radio and the Passenger Presence System (PPS) which offers faulty airbag information. Inspection: no inspection has yet occurred; however, I have taken picture of "shift to park" message while transmission control handle is in the park position. It requires extra effort to break free from this position, causing the vehicle to jerk and extra correction is needed to keep the vehicle in control. While driving at 55 miles my vehicle displayed engine speed reduced on the dashboard. I was injured and car rendered totalled. The also when driving the car ,, it does frequent jerking . This is a hazard to myself and other drivers especially when on the highway, driving at higher speeds. The most recently reported issues are listed below. It said "shift to park" but I was in park. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the air control valve sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet malibu. The harness and shifter solenoid went bad in my car. There has been two times my radio screen has gone completely black and won't turn on for several hours. This vehicle was involved in a crash on the driver side door and now the problem is with the airbag pop up and the havc isn't wanting to work either. I have read several complaints online of consumers having this same issue. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled for service. One of the most common issues reported by owners of the 2011-2013 Chevrolet Orlando is with the transmission. Damage to headlight, blinker, grill, bumper and side panel. It'll pop up as an error. I contacted corporate they were supposed to call me back, never heard from anyone. Car doesnt want to start. This was in September 2020. Seems there have been multiple class action lawsuits for this issue with no recall in place at this time. On 4/5/2020, while driving on a side street, the car lost propulsion. Despite this, no remedy was offered, I was told it's neither covered by my manufacturer's warranty or recall. I've been stopped in the middle of the street where my car would just come off . The contact stated that the failure recurred twice. Chevrolet Malibu Transmission Problems and Repair Descriptions at TrueDelta All years Malibu Problems o Engine (24%) Transmission (6%) Brakes (6%) Suspension (24%) Electrical and AC (26%) Body and Trim (9%) Other (5%) Select a problem area Engine Transmission and Drivetrain Need advice about a specific Chevrolet Malibu problem? Car was driving on major highway when the alarm went off and check engine light came on saying reduced engine power. My daughter was driving and the engine power is reduced message appeared on her dashboard. The car was taken to ourisman chevrolet in marlow heights, md on april 4th and the recall was addressed. The contact owns a 2018 chevrolet malibu. Car has had software done. This prediction is based on Chevrolet's brand history and. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. A loaner vehicle was provided for two days. Vehicle resets once powered off to throw a code sometimes again immediately or within a short period of time rendering the vehicle virtually unusable. Purchased 2018 chevy malibu with 4,200 but new due to it being a dealer courtesy car on 12/18/18, on 1/7/19 the car would not accelerate while stationary in a parking lot attempting to pull out of the parking spot. This will happen on the highway an in the city but is more pronounced on the highway. However, sometimes the vehicle sputters for a while, not for a consistent period of time, and eventually acceleration kicks in and the vehicle performs acceptably. It did this 3 times in my commute to work. The vehicle dash stated "reduced engine power" and the check engine light appears. Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet malibu. It's been doing it ever since I got the car and even when at a stop while the car was on, the fuel saving systems will shut off my car at the light but it won't turn back on when I start to lift my foot off brakes. Pulling into traffic car lost power, engine knocking big time, engine light on, stabitrak off. THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO BE IN PARK HOWEVER, BATTERY POWER TO THE VEHICLE REMAINS AND WILL NOT SHUT OFF. I immediately pulled over and ran out of the vehicle to about 100ft away. It sputters at times when I accelerate. I was leaving the gas station and when I got ready to pull off into traffic the car stalled. Its happend more then 3 times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The dealer informed the contact that the owner was responsible for the cost of the repair. It been stalling when I'm at a stop. The contact owns a 2018 chevrolet malibu. I felt it hit the underside of my car. The contact stated that the failure recurred and the vehicle had to be towed. I have to jiggle the shifter for the warning to go away. I had to turn the car off and turn it back on in order to drive it. And did it once last week with no massage display. 5 ecotech engine from hertz in lakeville, mn starting 10/31/18. I purchased my 2018 malibu in august 2018. Vehicle has acted up several times since dealer visit. Spending much on a car that I can't even drive anymore. As of this writing, I am experiencing the exact same issue of low power when driving/stopping and am concerned that the issue (1) was not properly addressed, or (2) was misdiagnosed by chevrolet. I called the dealership two days ago because I was turning my car off and on for every trip I made. I noticed the warning engine light was still there but the traction light weren't there no more. Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet malibu. 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. You can try shifting it back into drive or low and then go back to park but we get the same message " shift to park " and again even though it is in park, you can not shut off the engine. Simultaneously the 'engine power reduced', 'service traction control', and 'the 'transmission' service lights came on! Once the engine was restarted, "reduced power" appeared on the instrument panel. The approximate failure mileage was 63,250. I have worked directly with jr and have gotten no result. That is very dangerous because I was in the middle of traffic. Additionally, the vehicle inadvertently rolled backward while at a full stop. How do you check the transmission fluid on a 2010 Chevy Malibu? Gmc/chevrolet needs to do a recall. The air bags deployed. My speed is reduced while I'm driving. At times, its impossible to gain any ground. The vehicle was towed to the local body shop. As a mother of two and a police officer I was very upset with gm. The car is not safe to drive on the highway. Current problems I have had since day 1 of owning the vehicle: 1. When you cant get it to recognize that it is in Park, its also hard to turn it off. The vehicle was able to restart. I was told that my ecm maifunction repair recall fix was not was yet available by my dealership,garrett moters, co0lidge, az 85128. Additionally, I called gsa who called a towing company (westlake towing) to tow the vehicle away from the mobil parking lot as there is extensive damage to the vehicle and it is inoperable. This appears to be a major safety issue that could cause harm or death. I have only had my car barely coming up for a year. Maybe GM meant that this car brings a perfect balance of issues. They need to make it a service bulltin and or recall. I'm not saying this is your issue or something that will happen, but if that pump fails it changes braking performance and can shoot pieces into the camshaft area and all around the valve cover. I have had the same issues taken it to the shop and told everything is good. I've worked for dealerships in the past & was part owner of my own repair shop for many years. I was driving along this morning at 70mph and all of a sudden I get a warning that engine power is reduced and I drop to 40mph in spite of pressing the accelerator, while the people behind me are rapidly coming up on me. This is especially evident when turning/pulling out onto an intersection from a stop. I was driving on the highway this morning at over 65 mph when suddenly my 2018 malibu started slowing down and would not respond to accelerator. I have just seen all of the messages about these issues and people coming out of hundreds of dollars to fix it. Pulled into a parking area. A year later, the failure recurred. There is a issue with the chevy mailubu where a message will pop up on the dash and say engine power reduced which will significantly slow down the speed of the car and is impossible to keep up with traffic as someone who has to use the expressway everyday with a toddler in the car this is a big issue also im wondering why this isnt a recall on the the malibu because I know three other people with the same issue and we all have different year cars. My vehicle has an electrical issue with the power windows and the radio. According to a service bulletin provided by gm bulletin #19-na-182 august 2019. I searched online to see if there was a recall and ran across a lot of chevy owners with the exact same problem at the exact spot. The vehicle was sent to the collision department and the contact had the vehicle towed back to her apartment for insurance purposes. Tl* the contact's daughter was driving a 2018 chevrolet malibu. Car displayed steering assistance reduced about 2 or 3 times whole driving and I wasn't sure what that meant because it popped up and disappeared so quickly. The dealer lubricated the brake pedal; however, the failure recurred with a chemical odor detected. These two are highly likely to surge and jerk or have your transmission . At this time my car started to down shift and the more I stepped on the accellerator nothing happened. No other issues since. Consumer also explains vehicle stalling while driving and it not accelerating. Filling out at dealership. Car won't go pass 30mph could hear the engine trying to accelerate but struggling too. This can possibly drain a battery. The failure mileage was approximately 46,285. 2018-05-31. I drove it home and parked it. I asked how do I file a complaint so this doesn't happen to others. This makes me fear for my safety. I could not move faster than 20 miles an hour. Now, I'm being told that I have to bring it back up to the chevy dealership and pay another chunk of change just to get it fixed. Check engine light came on and reduced engine power on dash cluster was visible when it restarted. When I arrived at my first destination (about 750 miles) I noticed that when I would turn in the parking lot the steering was clicking. I just bought it used in july 2020 with 41000 miles and it's been doing this since I got it off and on. The dealer was not contacted. He states it's and engine or computer issue. Sometimes it will go weeks without doing it, and sometimes it will do it multiple times a trip. Car not wanting to get up to speed when pulling onto busy roadway. It began when the car only had around 40,000. I took the car for inspection to chevrolet dealer but I was told they will take weeks to find the exact issue. Im paying so much for a car I consistently have issues with. I have a new born and a 5 year old an unreliable vehicle that I cannot use. When putting vehicle into park vehicle will give message saying that the vehicle is not in park when it clearly is in park. Pressed the button again the car turns off but all lights are on in the dash. I've had the car for about 54 days as of today and at 47 days into owning the car, it is starting to shut off completely in the middle of traffic while stationary when the auto-off shuts the engine off and I would have to wait at least 20 mins minimum until the car would start again. Thank you for your feedback. The second time this happened I was on the highway driving 70mph in the fast lane and the speed dropped without warning to 20mph and would have put me in a bad collision if I didn't think quick and turn the emergency flashers on and pull over the shoulder on my left had side. They pulled 17 codes and said that's too many to diagnose so nothing to do. I was driving yesterday, oct 4th and my car did the same thing again: reduced engine power while I was on the freeway. Couldn't get engine to turn on. I can push the gas pedal all the way to the floor and the car still will not go above 5 to 10 mph. This last time, engine light came on. 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. Describe your legal concern or comment Briefly describe your experience Briefly describe your experience. The air bags did not deploy. Who are we? It typically happens on the interstate, but has happened on city streets as well. Unable to accelerate. Today, no amount of manipulating the transmission control handle will shut off the message. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the repair was not covered under warranty or recall. The problem it happen two time were I was driving on thruway "65 mph" the speed suddenly reduced to less than 30 mph which put me and the other drivers safety in dangerous situation. On that occasion, I was able to pull over into a gas station but before I could get completely stopped the car stalled out. You may be able to get your lemon out of your life. The indicator just came on right before this happened. The dealer initially diagnosed that the brake pedal needed lubrication. Also this car had the same issue and a recall was done back in 2019. Chevy dealership will not calibrate car to fix issue. Now I have to have my car towed and hope my extended warranty pays for it. I did get a warning sign on dashboard that states stabilitrac. This need to be fix it's a many people having the same problem with this year kind of car somebody is going to get killed fix the problem for free gmc. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 40 mph independently. Although I had plenty of gas it did no good pumping the gas pedal . The local dealer was not contacted. 8 months ago brakes failed, you could stop but they were hard and stretched stopping distance, vacuum pump failure was the cause, when it failed it broke apart and sent parts into the engine, (valve cover ). I looked up online and it seems as if thousands also have this problem with 2016-2018 malibu's and cruzes. After being paid the dealership to fix it the problem still occurs. I called the dealership and they said I would have to pay to get that part replaced. Everyone I know that has a malibu has issues with their malibu's. On chevy malibus when you put the vehicle in park and shut it off, anywhere, and the vehicle is stationary, a message will pop up "shift to park" but it is already in park. if johnny cash work @ ethan allenvery unique one of a kind farm house dresser real wood Erik's chevrolet and they could not find any issues. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the steering wheel would jerk to the left. At this point Im in tears scared to death I turned the car off. I was driving to my destination and started to feel my car like jumping when it was accelerating also everytime I park it stutters when I put it in park. The contact stated that she readjusted the gear shifter for the vehicle to shut-off as needed. September 6, 2019 is documented on your site. Must turn car back on, place into a gear, place into park and turn off power again. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. I have another appointment to have the vehicle looked at, again, at a charge of 0, which I don't feel I should be responsible for. Our malibu won't shift into park. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Front vehicle photos 1986-2018 Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. A defect in the cam shaft solenoids causes a notice that "engine power is reduced." The gas goes out the car very fast and everything. Car still turns off for no apparent reason. I'm not understanding why I got excellent gas mileage from the car during the first 6000 miles and now it fluctuates on city roads and is awful on the interstate. Trouble with acceleration and loss of power. I have had it checked several times and some it was not able to be diagnosed but others the various modules were replaced - but the issue is not fixed. One of the most common problems associated with the torque converter is worn or damaged needle bearings. And each time I take it to the dealership I am given another gm car to drive and strangely enough I don't have any issue with the loaner car(s) I have driven that have the electric steering. 2018 chevy malibu over 5 times this happens since we bought it brand new it has "reduced engine power" error come on and the car can't accelerate over 30 miles per hour. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 9-5585224979. Mine I'd always broke down and no one will help me. This is my second malibu with this problem. Please see your dealer for service. Nhtsa does not investigate because death and injury cannot be linked to failures because the module does not record issues/failures. Additionally, the contact stated that the radio would randomly switch through the preselected stations. My wife purchased a new 2018 chevy malibu on july 3, 2018. The contact had not yet taken possession of the vehicle. The dealership confirmed it was a known issue as they have had to fix many of these vehicles. When this comes on, the car will not remote start as well, also this is random in doing so, it has came on when I 1st start the car in the morning, while driving at 35mph, stopped at a light, or turn on any time I turn the car on. Vehicle is not registering in park, when gear shifter is in park. 5 . The contact stated that while driving at a low speed, an unusual sound was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. Loses power. Dealership drove car and could not replicate incident. The back door is unlocked, I've never seen that message before until the malfunction. This will probly happen to more people if you dont. While driving, on october 16, 2021 my car shut off and stopped working unexpectedly, while I was still in traffic. I had to sit and wait until my family could help push my 2 year old car off the busy road with my 2 babies in the car. The contact owns a 2018 chevrolet malibu. The stop engine feature seems to make the jerk motion and also sends an alert message which is a quick flash stating "steering assist is reduced- drive with care". Next, I had the reduction in power thats a doozy driving in rush hour traffic. When the car is in park it doesn't read as such, making the battery stay running and drain or you cannot turn your car back on until it the sensor is jammed. After doing some research I see that this is a very common problem for the 2016-2018 malibu's and I feel very strongly that it should be recalled. The vehicle was towed to bredemann chevrolet (1401 w dempster st, park ridge, il 60068, (847) 655-1485) where it was diagnosed that the steering assist software needed to be replaced. I was almost hit from behind by another motorist and had to manuever my car to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the accelerator pedal position assembly needed to be replaced. I took the car to the dealership, they said they did not know how to fix, so they have contacted gm. Crawl under the car from the front, at the back of the engine, on the transmission You will find the plug. A couple of hours later that day I was going down the road about 40 mph when I lost power from the gas petal. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and was unable to be restarted. It has ~7200 miles but it has fully synthetic oil. Here it is in March 2020 theyre having to rebuild my motor because of the pistons. This obviously is very dangerous while driving with any traffic around you. The contact stated that the failure recurred while he was driving the vehicle on another occasion. Since then this car but our lives at risk two times. Check out our Chevrolet Malibu overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints with the Malibu. When I come to a complete stop and take back off, my car flashes a warning " steering assist reduced. With this issue it causes the car not to turn off. The vehicle was taken to petro chevrolet (4012 14th st, pascagoula, ms 39567, (228)813-0262) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code or duplicate the failure. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Takata recall my car stalls when I'm at the light. *tr, I was driving on the freeway when I was forced to go over a cardboard box that happened to be on my lane. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. 2018 chevrolet malibu due to reduced power failure. It's happening almost daily. I am sure I'm forgetting things I have just come to not feel safe or comfortable driving this car, local dealership is no help. While driving 65 mph car issued warning reduced engine power and check engine light popped on. Once my car is stopped and I shift to 'p'(park) and I try to turn off my vehicle it still gives me the 'shift to park' message. I own a 2018 Chevy Malibu and Ive already spent thousands of dollars to fix issues described above. Getting an error "shift to park" message when parking and trying to shut the vehicle off. Started randomly on numerous occasion while driving. Once engine shutdown stabilitrak light illuminated intermittently with power steering. Part is suppose to last the life of the car. I pulled across the street because a car was coming into another parking lot. Dishonest business!!! The contact stated that the failure had caused mold to develop inside the vehicle. The car us under 60,000 miles three years old and already breaking down. I've been on the highway where the speed slow down drastically cars coming behind me! The power reduction happens when the transmission slips while being cold, losing power. It behaved as if it were out of gas, but it had a qtr tank of gas. Upon seeing the flames, I called 911, who then called the fire department who came and put out the fire in the car. Also my car sometimes will not cut off because it says my car is in shift even though I have it in park. They kept the vehicle all day but were unable to recreate the problem so they told me there was nothing they could do. Im frantically trying to pull over scared as hell its 3:30 in the morning! While in motion the engine power is reduced then the car slowed to a speed of 20 mph. The dashboard reads shift to park even though the gear is in park. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the warranty had expired. It's very disturbing to me that it would not be, again I'm a senior citizen on a fixed income and every penny count these days. Regarding bulletin no. Class action law suite may be in the process with multiple models. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. In the case of the chevy malibu, and similarly affected vehicles, this is not the case. This is happening just driving around the city on straight roads. I honestly dont want this car anymore it doesnt feel safe. I have almost been hit by 18 wheelers on the freeway due to my car dropping from 75 mph to 30 mph and there is nothing you can do when you are on a busy freeway in a construction zone but pray. When this happens I cannot lock the doors and the driving lights stay on. Check engine light came on and my speed was instantly reduced as I was driving. According to other complaints this is very common and reoccurring for malibu and needs to be covered by chevy to resolve issue. Please see general motors technical service bulletin 19na206. Transmission Shudder Problems of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator and power supply converter failed. Another alert with the first letter s comes on but it turns off so fast I can't see what the word is. I have had my malibu about 4 months now, I purchased it with 500 miles on it. The front passenger sustained bruising of the bottom torso, back, neck, and head injuries. 2018 Chevrolet Traverse TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins. I was driving at approximately 55mph on a highway when the vehicle gave a warning of 'engine power is reduced'. This is an intermittent issue, and does not happen all the time. Lucky for me i work for the dealership and i trust the guys that work here but the fact is that most of these cars are fixed and have the same problem later on. No prior indicators and mechanic said one of the sensors was the issue. I then received a call letting me know that the price was reduced to 3 and that the ecm was updated already (after I had called letting them know I called gm direct about the recall and was waiting to hear back). Right now my car is not working at all, the breaks became stiff while driving, constant error saying "reduced engine power". Ready to trade car but still owe 18,000 so under water. We cannot get it to start. The contact stated that the rpm gauge increased; however, the transmission gears failed to change over while the vehicle was driving on the highway. I had to quickly pull off to the shoulder so I would avoid being hit by oncoming 18 wheelers. There were no warning indicators illuminated. If you continue to use this site, you consent to this use of cookies. Please service your vehicle immediately. While driving approximately 35 mph, a 2018 gmc terrain crashed into the front end of the vehicle. I was at a red light. This vehicle is not safe. Refuse to drive. I thought maybe something was wrong with the button on the shifter. And my check engine light came on. Would not accelerate above 20mph. I coasted off the road and was able to shift between reverse and then back to drive to get the gas pedal to work again.