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The passenger airbag sensor has gone bad making it extremely dangerous to drive with a passenger in my vehicle because anything electronic on the dash will turn off, as well as the a/c and radio etc. This is an extreme safety hazard. I've seem numerous complaints about this airbag sensor issues yet everytime i've checked, there is no recall for this problem. The sensor randomly went out when the car was hardly 3 years old, that is not normal. I don't understand why gm has not done a recall for this. This could result in dangerous accidents or death of a passenger.
Passenger seat sensor causes electrical components inside vehicle to be disabled.heat and air conditioning do not function and temporary loss of power occurs.this occurs while vehicle is in motion and while stationary.
Air bag indicator light is on. Service airbag message appears when starting vehicle. The bumper to bumper warranty has expired but not the powertrain. Is this covered by warranty and is it safe to drive vehicle?
Had an accident on 5/24/2018 it was a head on collision where the at fault driver broke the light and ran in yo my car the air bag did not deploy i sustained a fractured ankle and a neck injury due to the accident
Air bag warning light came on after replacing battery. Car has 25000 miles on it. Air bags will not deploy when warning light is on. Dealer charging$940. To replace air bag module. This seems to be a common problem with chevrolet malibu. Numerous complaints on internet. Needs to be a recall or special program repair issued by gm.
There was a safety recall for this model but it did not include my car's vin for some reason. I have had dealership repair the problem twice, once while still under factory warranty and then recently due to airbag harness wiring shearing off. The dealership repaired the wiring and charged me the deductible under extended warranty but advised the issue could happen again due to faulty design engineering. The issue happens apparently while raising and lowering the driver seat. The wiring harness can easily get caught in the gear mechanism.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 28 mph, the "service air bag" warning indicator illuminated without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,648.
Front passenger seat air bag sensor too sensitive?? the front passenger air bag light comes on as well as front passenger seat belt reminder with minimal weight and/or pressure exerted on seat. I noted a 12oz soda beverage was placed on the front passenger seat and in approximately less than 10 seconds the vehicle light illuminated that the air bag was on (it illuminated off until this point) and the reminder tone came on to remind to fasten the front passenger seat belt.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle jerked and lost power. The theft attempted warning message and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the sensing and diagnostic module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 12v224000 (electrical system) however, the vin was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000. Updated 3/3/15 updated 9/13/2017
2013 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to illuminated air bag light after having battery replaced. *ld
I was riding in the car with my wife and cousin heading to her brothers house.we had just drove from out of town after visiting some family members and was taking my cousin back home.while driving i notice the car electrical system acting up it would say i needed to put air in the tire or the back tire was not functioning correctly. It also would say i needed to put my seat belt on when it was on.but this was not my biggest concern my wife while driving ran off the road a struck a tree head on.had she had been driving faster then what she was going i fell as if she would have been severely injured.the airbags never came out and this was a concern because who knows how many vehicles are affected by this.i thank god that her injuries were not that serve as well as my cousin and i, although pain will heal the pain of losing a love one will never heal. So i ask that you look into because this is a safety concern, i know if had my wife been told that her airbags may or may not deploy she would have never brought the car.......
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer (castle chevrolet, 400 e roosevelt rd. Villa park, il 60181, 630-279-5200) advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for inspection and diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified and had not issued a recall for the air bags. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the service air bag warning light intermittently flashed on the instrument panel while driving at various speeds. The contact took the vehicle to phillips chevrolet of lansing (17730 torrence ave, lansing, il 60438) where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective air bag module. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.
Driver hit a stationary object head on at approximately 50mph and head went through the windshield.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact's vehicle crashed into the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and a police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the front and back of the head, the lower back, and across the chest that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000. Ma 10/15/2015
While driving at night went to roll up power windows which in turn caused my headlights to flicker and all dashboard instruments including radio to temporarily stop working.subsequently gets worse which each occurrence.last occurrence automatic headlights came on and subsequently caused loss of power steering and airbag light illuminated.gratefully was able to retain control of car.since first occurrence it has happened at least six times and seems to happen at night or while headlights are on.
The airbag lite came onand says service airbags, and dings and know it is on all the time and will not go out, i know there have been a lot of recalls on airbags and was wondering if this could also be coming as a recall
2013 chevy malibu 1ls manufactured 11/20/12, currently less than 7,000 mi.1)chrome & radio glass - when sun shines on console it blinds driver & driver must cover area with a scarf or jacket; console is beautiful to look at, but not practical from a safety viewpoint since the driver is blinded & cannot see until the area is covered from the sun. 2)when air conditioning was turned on, a blast of very hot air came out; it took a couple of times of turning the settings off & on (at least 60 seconds or longer) before the hot air stopped & the air conditioning came on.the hot air could not be immediately turned off.happened only once.3)passenger side front fender/bumper loose - makes noise, can pop it back in, but on hot days, it pops out, vibrates and makes loud noise until popped back in.4)rear windows - when down 1/2, 3/4 or fully, vibrates, makes very loud noise that sounds like tires are coming apart, causing driver to immediately pull over to check tires, the distraction & being on side of road could be a safety issue. 5)no spare tire - unable to locate a tire & rim (or donut tire) for purchase to insert in trunk tire area.no can of goop, also goop only lasts for 6 months & must be discarded & new can purchased. Not good when stranded in inclement snowy weather or out in the hot desert & must wait for tow truck.i like my chevy malibu very much, it has been able to handle rough gravel/dirt roads in inclement weather, snow, & highway travel.i plan to take it to the dealer shortly for an oil change & to take care of these issues.what i don't like is that i am unable to turn the driver airbag off (i sit less than 12 inches from the wheel & am concerned that if it were to deploy i would be killed) & that the vehicle is fairly low to the ground, making speed bumps & getting out of businesses where there is a dip onto streets difficult.
My hub assembly broke causing an electrical issue and caused the air bag module to go bad. Air bag light remains on
I was turning from a private drive and collided with another vehicle. I was in a 2013 chevrolet malibu ls travelling at approximately 15mph, the other driver in a 2010 honda accord travelling at approximately 45-55mph. The collision was between my front left and his front right, no passengers. No air bags deployed from either vehicle, and as mine did not deploy, i received a concussion when the back of my head broke the driver's side window. I don't know if this is part of takata, as i cannot find the manufacturer of my car's airbags. Chevrolet provided no information as to the manufacturer or why at least the curtain airbag would not have deployed to prevent concussion.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the airbag light illuminated while driving at approximately 40 mph. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,100.
My car was running in the drive when it died and would not restart. Everything went dead. I had to jump start it and after that the airbag light came on. The airbags will not deploy in the event of an accident with this light on. I took my car to a chevy dealer where i was charged $80.00 to be told that the sdm airbag module needs replaced and estimated cost for this is $1100.00.my car only has 108232 miles on it and to know that it could cost me either my families life or $1100.00 everytime the battery dies is not a choice anyone should have to make. Airbags are supposed to be the most dependable part of a vehicle as it saves so many lives. How do i know if they are even working with the light off if it is this sensitive? i am afraid to drive the vehicle even if i get it fixed and since i just purchased the car recently i owe to much to try to buy anything else. How can part of the safety equipment fail so easily and not be on recall? what would have happened if it had died while i was driving down the road instead of in the driveway putting the car into gear?after leaving the dealership it now has a new code but i am afraid to drive it to find out what else is wrong.
I bought the car in april.2020, the air bag warninglight will not turn off. I took the car to the chevy dealer and the put it on a machine to check and see if it needed to be reset. They told me at that time the 2013 malibu had a recall on over half of the malibu airbags from the same year. They can fix it. And for me to keep checking for my vin to show up on the recall list. And that it is unsafe to drive until it gets replaced. Please ad my vin# to the recall list asap. Thank you for your time.
On most of the 2013 chevy malibu the air bag has been recalled my car has had the airbag warning light on since i purchased my 2013. I don't feel safe and when i called chevy directly they told me to just keep checking my vin # should be on the recall for the air bag soon. It's still not showing up. I keep getting a warning low engine power, some one said don't drive a car that says this.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to lumberton chevrolet buick gmc cadillac located at (500 linkhaw rd, lumberton, nc 28358) where it was diagnosed that the passenger presence system module needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
Service air bag light is on.keeps shutting off and coming back on
My airbag warning light won't go away, i need this vin # [xxx] on the recall list for air bagsinformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
When my 2013 chevy malibu is in motion and someone is in the passenger seat (many but not all times) all of the electronics, including the electronic speedometer, and all dashboard gauges, in the car stop working and notifications about the airbag system and braking system appear. The mechanical aspects of the car still seem to work fine, but the notifications about the airbags and braking make me concerned that it is not safe. This has been happening for a year. I have tried taking my vehicle to the dealership multiple times and have been told they either cannot replicate it or they will "fix" something that doesn't end up solving the problem. Given that this problem started randomly and not with any intervention on my part of the part of any mechanic, i am contacting nhtsa because i am concerned that this problem is related to the airbag sensor in the passenger seat and that this might be happening with other people and could represent real danger if this really is affecting the airbag and braking systems (even when the passenger seat is not in use).
I lost control of my car and stuck a tree head on the frame of the car was bent and my radiator was pushed back into the engine.my air bags never deployed and this concerns me after hearing about all the recalls that gm had.
Air bag deployed in accident causing damage toface chest leg also seatbelt caused severe bruising to lower abdomen.
First noticed a crease in rear seat side airbags caused by rear door panel resting on it rather than having clearance. After the door had been opened/closed through use over a period of only 6 months, it is beginning to rub a possible hole in the material containing the airbag. Dealership service manager had never seen before and subsequent check of some new malibus still on the lot revealed that almost all had some sort of indication of the same problem.don't know what will happen if material on airbag is breached with a hole.
My car failed inspection because of "service airbag" light displayed on the dashboard.
[xxx] the service air bag light came on after my passenger seat was readjusted while it was parked.vehicle only has 54000 miles on it.i read where this has been an on going problem with this year and model.dealer wants to replace the sensor which i was quote over $1000.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the front passenger side air bag system sensor light had remained illuminated indicating that the passenger air bag system was faulty. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer dave white chevrolet (5880 monroe st., sylvania oh) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 87,000.
After the battery went dead for the first time on the car, it was jumped and taken to dealer to replace. The next day the service airbag light is on and taken back to dealership. They now want to charge over 1000 to fix something that was defect due to battery was jumped and shorted module. Now my car does not have working airbags and this problem is all over the web in different groups as a reoccurring problem.
Waiting at a corner for a clear spot to cross five lane road. Was watching a truck with a snow plow wanting to turn onto same road that i needed to cross. Looked both ways and then back at the truck. The truck did not move so i proceeded and i only made it just beyond the turn lane and got hit by another car. I tried as fast as i could to stay in the turn lane but still got hit. Other driver did not try to avoid us. We were hit hard in the right front of our car. The speed limit on the road i wanted to cross is 55 mph so we were hit pretty hard. Now this is where we get mad. Our airbags did not deploy. My wife and i were shaken very bad. We each have a doctors appointments as we are very sore and stiff.
My battery completely died and i needed a jump. The jump ended up not working so i purchased a new battery. Now the airbag light is on and will not go off. After researching this problem i see that this is a known issue and still no recall on this problem. I have a 2013 chevrolet malibu eco. The forums are saying it's a problem with the sdm component. Codes b101d-00(electronic control unit hardware) and u0184-00(lost communication with radio).
Service airbags light came on while pulling out of my driveway. Never been involved in an accident. Alarm for airbags goes off every 30 seconds and it will not go off. The airbag alert light is on and the passenger airbag light flashes on and off with or without someone in the passenger seat.
Takata recalli have a 2013 chevy malibu eco with roughly 89k miles. My 'service airbag' lightcame on randomly as i was pulling into my driveway on july 27, 2019. I have not had an accident in my car, and i this is the first time i've ever seen this light. I remember a few years back, i received a notice in the mail from the dealership about a recall on airbags (something related to the deployment) and i went and got it serviced. Well it's 2-3 yrs later and my airbag light is on. I'm concerned if this is relatedto the takata recall as well. I can't understand why my 'service airbag' light would pop on so randomly.
Passenger side air bag will not reset itself.
The air bag light and the engine light came on right after i left the dealership. At that moment i really didn't know a lot about cars and the sales person told me they fixed my issue and that i should be fine with the vehicle. I can get my engine light taken care of since it was my fault, but i see so many recalls out on the same type of vehicle for the airbag and there is none for mine. I really need assistance with the airbag and i believe it is a recall.
My 2013 chevrolet malibu was involved in a head on collision and the airbags did not deploy. The vehicle was in motion at the time of the wreck.
2013 chevrolet malibu.attorney representing consumer writes in regards to vehicle seat belt and airbag sensors failure during an accident.the consumer and his wife were involved in a head-on collision. The impact was so severe that the rear of both vehicles went up in the air and the consumer's vehicle rotated and landed with its tires over a guardrail. Occupants, from both vehicles suffered injuries. Updated 12/15/14.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and "service air bag soon" appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was not available.
On 2016 i had a collision claim number 3005632019 -1-7. I didn't have deductibles and therefore the vehicle was not fixed immediately but the insurance had paid part of their portion.on april 8th i was involved on accident and had injuries which i was discharged from treatment not long. Therefore the vehicle still had the bent. On march 12th 2019 the vehicle was hit againon the rear along the tire.now i had the vehicle fixed both damages at maaco at tacoma. This was done through the insurance.when i took the vehicle at maaco there was no airbag light.they were replacing the passenger door and fixing the bent for both collision.when i picked up the vehicle i noticed the air bag light and i informed the maaco representative.he told me it will go away by its own. It didn't go away and we agreed with them to take it back. When i followed up with them they said that they can't fix the problem but had contacted the insurance.days passed without getting an updated.lastly i am told to drive the car back with me and that i have to prove to the insurance that the light is caused by the old accident.i feel it is not safe for me to drive it with the light on as it is not safe for anyone. I don't have transportation and i am paying the insurance and the loan.
I swerved and hit braks hard to miss deer went on to shoulder of road i was the only person in my car and both curtain airbags depolyed - my car is being deemed totaled because of the exstensive airbag damage to inside.
This will be second time ocurring within two months..while driving panel lights up radio turns on for a few minutes then airbag light remains on when everythign else turned off.. Took to dealership to repair and they stated it was the airbag module..replaced it and a month later same thing happened... Back at dealership today
While driving, service air bags ,service anti teft system,warnings come on, a/c,radio shut off aswell as gas ,speed odometer,all gauges shut down.
Loss of power of car it kill my factory battery had buy a new one and power steering is not working
Our malibu was just purchased with 9 miles new on january 31st and has the easiest eco feature which is supposed to shut down the vehicle at stops. Our vehicle is not shutting down. The dealership states there is no known issue, bulletin, or recall for this. Any information would be helpfulthank you. ## vin failed ##
Radio screen blacks out
Instrument cluster will stop working while driving, or not work at all. It goes completely dark, with no readout.speedometer, fuel gauge, temperature, tachometer.nothing works. Vehicle has 54,000 miles on it.
Speedcluster doesnt mark anything on sdashboard such as speed,gas, etc.
Problem 1: driving car at 40mph (on a city street) it begins to overheat, the steering wheel seizes then stalls out repeatedly. Take vehicle to chevrolet dealership, technician says need to replace parking brake control module (water intrusion) gm pays 50/50 payment assistance, i paid $417.23. Within a week's time several issues arise as indicated below.problem 2: while car is in motion driving the city streets the dash lights and touch screen radio (entire electrical system shuts off) for about 5 seconds then comes back on. The brief box pops up for a few seconds, indicating check power steering, stabilitrak warning light on and parking brake says it's on. All this happened, eight times in ten minutes. Then i proceed to make a right hand turn and my steering wheel locks up and i nearly hit a vehicle that was stopped at a stop light. It happens randomly but i did notice when i had the a/c on it happened repeatedly. Again vehicle is at chevrolet dealership and unable to recreate the problem, dealing with gm corporate at this time.
My driver seat is stuck all the way in the full recline position and wont go back up. I contacted chevy dealership and they told me 1,400 to buy a whole new seat. I dont have 1400 laying around to buy a new whole seat and that it troubles me that a whole seat would go out with my car when it has less than 45,000 miles. Now my wife and i are forced to drive a unsafe car because not only we don't have that kind of money laying around for a seat that shouldn't even be broke at 42000 miles. Ive contacted gm but they have not contacted me back yet. I also paid 130 dollars for the dealership to tell me that i need a whole new seat? i could have told them that. I hope i don't get in a accident probably wont have a chance with the way the seat is sitting seat belt wont work properly.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While stationary, the interior lighting system malfunctioned. The contact stated that the lights remained illuminated after the vehicle was locked. In addition, while driving 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled without warning. Furthermore, the battery lost power on more than one occasion, which caused the vehicle not to start. Hendricks chevrolet of north carolina diagnosed that the generator in the vehicle needed to be replaced. The repair was completed, but the dealer discovered that the generator control module was also faulty. In addition, the dealer stated that a repair was performed on the vehicle in 2012. The contact discovered product safety number: 12238, which provided coverage for the replacement of the generator; however, the manufacturer stated that it had expired. The failure mileage was 58,812.
As i am driving down the road, the entire dashboard goes black, then it just lights back up as if i were just starting the car...all other functions regularly while the dashboard blacks out...the radio still works. This happens sporaducally meaning there is no rhyme or reason to it..i am scared it will catch on fire.
Actuator did not meet specs it was necessary to replace actuator. This service was done by jim keras chevrolet in memphis tennessee. The covering on the driver seat that protects the seat controls has fallen off, the car has no pick up when depressing the excellerator and makesnoise as if the transmission is not changing. I went to vincheck pro and there were 7 recalls specifically electrical system software. I bought this car off the showroom floor of acura of memphis at ridgeway and 385. No one told me of any factory recalls. The money i am spending for this car is already too much and now having so many problems out of a car thats only 2 years old is ridiculous. Thanks for listening.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, all of the warning indicators begin to flash sporadically on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the wiring harness under the driver's seat caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.
While driving and moving or using steering drive car completely shuts down. I almost had 2 accidents because of this. It happens randomly suddenly the car while driving shuts down, stereo goes off and driving steering wheel goes hard i cant use it.when i turn off the car trying to park it it shuts down and keys get locked or stuck, unable to remove keys.while driving sometimes if you turn on highlights it shuts down the car. This is very unsafe, really disappointed with general motors and chevrolet. I almost crash with other car because of this. It really is a fabric issue, there are hundreds of cases and complaints demonstrating that this is a error that gm or chevrolet needs to fix for the safety of their customers.
Radio, interior lights, and power steering stops working when i turn on my signal lights or sometimes when i'm just riding. It seems to always happen when i'm going at speeds 40mph and above. It's very scary and my girlfriend whom is pregnant with our child has had this happen to her on the highway.
The console transmission gear selection indicator does not illuminate the shift position selected. I have been driving on the highway when the gear selection illumination goes off and i no longer have gear selection access nor acceleration control. I have had to dangerously roll off the highway into a safer place to attempt to restart the vehicle. After a few attempts the illumination returns and i have control again. This has happened randomly and i've tried to get help from dealership and gm but everyone that i've spoken to does not acknowledge this recall. I will attach a copy of the recall for a better understanding.
While the vehicle is in motion, radio and other electrics go blank, steering wheel feels locked up but i assume it has lost power steering. This has happened multiple times. It corrects itself in few seconds but once nearly swerved into a car as the wheel would not turn.
Car dies without warning while driving. Restarts itself after a count of 3. Will die completely when standing still and all the lights and windshield wipers go off. The computer does not register the dying.i lose power steering if in a turn when it dies.it starts with the radio. Dealership can't find problem and can't seem to recreate it.no diagnostic trail to follow.
First my dash cluster went out nothing work had a new one put in after about two week it went out again had it at the dealer they don't know why. So i did not replace it this time because i don't know if it well happen again the cost to replace is on me. Now i'm having motor is having a oil leak bad found out why the valevtrain oil control passages integrated has come apart and they will not cover it on warranty said that i did not change the oil when it came time to do i have it change all the time at the dealer when it come time when light come on to tell me. This is high dollar to paid for it as they said top of the motor has to be taken apart. And they would not let gm know of this.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 25 mph, all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel, the windshield wiper blades operated independently, and the vehicle experienced a loss of power. The contact mentioned that the vehicle would restart after 10-15 minutes. The failure only occurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.
While driving (on multiple occasions) on city streets my car experiences multiple electronic failures including.. Flickering display screen, loss of my link radio system, shut down of power steering, and warning displays of need to service stability system. When it first occured i was turning right in a city intersection loss of power steering led the wheel to lock and this lack of control almost forced me into another vehicle, i was forced to slam on the brakes and stop in the middle of the intersections and restart the car to regain control. It continues to display this issue until i made it to the mechanic. The mechanic also drove the vehicle and logged similiar experiences. After the issue was thought to be a loose ground in the car the problem seemed to be resolved.i emailed chevy multiple times about my concerns wondering if this was a noted problem for my car, i was told that since there was no recall they would do nothing for me. Since it seemed to be okay i let it go and continued. A couple days later while driving the car experienced another reoccurrence of the incident while driving this time only loss of radio and other displays. I again emailed chevy and took my car to the shop. I started googling to find answers where i found multiple forums with 100s of similar examples and chevy via email still continues to deny issues with the manufacturering of the car. After 10 days in the shop, hounding chevy for answers i was able to receive word of a memo from a local chevy mechanic that stated that this was a known issue for my model/year and listed potential fixes. When i informed chevy of my anger towards the memo being kept from me they replied that i wasn't allowed to have the information since i wasn't a chevy mechanic. The issue has now occured again almost resulting in another accident and my car lost power completely. I have owned this car for 3 months.
I was driving down my driveway and my radio was shutting off and on and then my vehicle would die and the key would lock up, i had to sit there for a minute before it would finally start back up.this has happened twice already. Luckily i was in my driveway when it happened
My vehicle has 49000 miles on it while driving i loose power steering...the steering wheel locks up.. Radio turns off...and the dash lights go off... After a second i get power back and control.. I have almost had head on collisions a 2 occasions.. I also had my steering completely lock while parked.. And as with before my radio went off and would not turn back on until i turned the car off and back on.... This is a hazard and someone will be injured or killed if this problem is not addressed... I have had it in the dealer for this and they informed me i had 13 plus warnings pop up on diegnostics, however, they found no problem and reset the computer... 3 days later the problem came back...
13 malibuevery day at least twice the radio will flicker off and on multiple times and then once i hit the brakes and make a turn the brake will go solid and the steering wheel jerks hard all at the same time and then all my dash lights stop working. Then it will all power on and work like new a few seconds after. But once the car is parked and car is turned off it will not allow me to take the key out. And then once you try to turn the key in there is no power at all. No lights. No clicks. No radio. No nothing. Completely dead car. But then if you unplug the battery for 10 mins and plug it back in... Then the key will come out and/or will turn on and the car is working fine again for maybe a trip or two and then it does this again. Every single day! no codes show on the dash no lights of anything wrong at all. Has been doing this for almost a month now. I have almost hit multiple people because of this issue!!! help!!! local chevy dealer and also a local body shop cannot find the issue. I have a 5 year old and i'm terrified to take her anywhere with me and it's our only car and i owe a lot on it. Only had it almost 2 years. I need help
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
Purchased this 2013 malibu lt in august of 2016. After about a month, i started experiencing power failure and power steering loss while driving. On some occasions, the electrical issues and power failure is triggered by engaging the turn signal. Searched youtube and discovered that dozens of other 2013 malibu owners are experiencing the exact same issue. The scary part of this issue is that the car stalls out completely without warning while driving at any given speed. And when this happens, the power steering goes out as well. This has happened about a dozen times since about a month after purchase august 2016; the last experience was on this past friday, july 7, 2017.this is very dangerous as i have already experienced two near-miss accidents. I've read several posts of others who have spent money on diagnosis and repairs only to discover that the problem reoccurs. I don't have the money to waste on fruitless repairs as i'm still paying a note plus full coverage insurance on this vehicle. I don't know how many complaints that it will take for something to be done about this serious problem, but something needs to be done in a hurry.
Car completely loses engine power and electrical power while driving ! this has happened many times in last 6 months. Dealer found nothing wrong, no codes or evidence of any problems. This seems to be systemic problem with malibu and other similar vehicles in gm family according to several online websites.this is very dangerous and will kill people !!!
Our 2103 chevy malibu "loses electrical power and power steering" whuile being driven. This is now happening even more frequently. The dash and steering, etc goes blank and resets after a few seconds. This is happening more often and is dangerous. I see on the internet that dozens or hundreds of other 2013 malibu owners are having the same problem. Some have had accidents as a result. My mechanic is not able to find an error code, nor to fix, and it seems like neither gm nor the other mechanics are able to fix either. This happens in a variety of movement settings, slow speed, high speed, turning and not, etc. This last happened 5+ times the evening of july 31.
Each time i stop at a light or stop sign my vehicle statr vibrating , my rpm starts moving and my car dies. I restart it, but my service engine light never comes on. The dealership can't find the problem without a code.
When driving my cars electric system will shut down. Radio goes off then lights on the dash go crazy and steering wheel jerks real hard and loss of steering for a few seconds then it allcomes back on.
Service parking brake......can not rest code repair shop...what do you do...the parking brake is fine...the light will not turn off amber color....helptsb with no solutions....i would like this fixedalso come one after abs whas reset with wheel bearing code/replaced
While driving, all of the sudden the raio/ screen goes out, steering locks up! has happened right after started, day & night, may be fine for an hour to 4 or 5 hours, never know! has happened when turning, very dangerous!i've almost had 4-5 accidents due to this problem! chevys says they haven't had any knowledge! dought this, complaints all over the internet. This started around 45,000 ruth just the radio /screen going off for a few seconds, by 60,000 started effecting the steering! i now have 80,000 miles on car. This needs quick attention from ntsb , wonder if any deaths from this? help!
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving at 70 mph, the reduced engine power warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled and crashed into a curb. The air bags did not deploy and a police report was not filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed. The contact mentioned that the dealer cleaned the battery terminals, but the failure recurred with the reduced engine power and abs light illuminating. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.
While driving the car informed me that i had an accident and onstar called.this happened several times. In order to stop the flashers i would have to pull over and restart the car.i informed the dealer and they have been testing , calling gm, and repairing for 6weeks.they keep telling me it is fixed and i drive it and the same thing happens again.this has been going on for 6 weeks now and it's still at the dealer.they can not seem to find the issue.the last time i tried to drive the car in addition to to the other problems the car would stop all together.this seems like a major saftey issue to me.
Car is stuck in heat. Sometimes the controls come on by themselves and hard to turn off. Heat does not defrost the window it sometime make it worse and hard to see while driving. Was told that it is not the compressor but the wiring and programming of the control system. A recall for other years have been issued for similar issues. This is the third report filed.
My whole dash board went out why i was drivingcould notsee my speed or how much gas i have nothing was coming up
I was traveling on 294 south using cruise control at 70 mph when the car started losing power but all internal app lights like the radio remained on and the steering wheel was still functional. Once the vehicle was put in parked it shut off. Only issue lights that appeared 1 week prior was the abs sensor had malfunctioned on the front left tire. I attempted to jump the battery but it did not respond. Car had been parked and a friend who works on cars believes the engine is dead even though there shows 23% of oil left and no other symptoms of a blown engine. I have been goodland 2013 chevy malibu eco issues and other than potentially the starter it could be the computer that has died. I changed out the battery and it turns everything on, but struggles to crank and remain on. I came across several links regarding a recall due to computer, but honestly don't know if its even that.mechanic friend believes it could also be the ecm.
My battery completely died and i needed a jump. The jump ended up not working so i purchased a new battery. Now the airbag light is on and will not go off. After researching this problem i see that this is a known issue and still no recall on this problem. I have a 2013 chevrolet malibu eco. The forums are saying it's a problem with the sdm component. Codes b101d-00(electronic control unit hardware) and u0184-00(lost communication with radio).
Gear shift assembly had to be replaced. 464.00 at paul masse chevrolet in east providence ri. The indicator came on telling me to shift in park when it was already in park. Faulty manufacturing in the part.
While driving on the highway and city streets my car electrical system cut completely off while engine is still running. It jerks the car to left or right and then cuts back mlm on. Can't steer until the power comes back on if i'm driving or parked. This has happened on several occasions. Check engine lights comes on then message of engine power reduced. Have been in service several times about check engine light coming on and still cant fix the problem. This is dangerous and afraid i will get in an accident soon. Something has to be done about this.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph and turning left, the vehicle stalled. A "service theft deterrent systems" message illuminated. The vehicle was coasted over to the side of the road and restarted. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic, but the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 55 to 60 mph, the charging system warning indicator illuminated and caused the battery to engage into discharge mode. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v173000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the steering wheel exhibited a slight delay and a jerking motion. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where they informed the contact that the failure was contributed to a computer glitch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.
While my wife was driving home the other day on a city street in a 20 mile zone the instrument panel went black..took to dealer they say they have never heard of this issue...so i believed them...till i get home and do a little research...there are hundreds of this complaint here on this site...next day i go to service manager...his reply i have been here 13 years and never seen this...oh i think someone is blowing smoke?? who knows the truth?? i have read many complaints of this issue...i dont know what to do except pay these guys...oh...one more thing before i go...if i ordered the part from them it was 275.00...i said i want the core to have it inspected. Independantly...oh thatll be 500.00 dollars please....what 500 for a core charge...now it really smells fishy...so i bought a new one from another dealer for 56.00....how does it smell now ??..big corporate cover up??...seems this is a common problem with about 62 to 75 k miles with this model
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to start the vehicle, the key was placed in the ignition, but failed to turn over. The contact stated that the key was stuck in the ignition and the anti-theft system locked up. As a result, the battery was drained and the contact became locked in the vehicle. The contact had to exit through the trunk. The anti-theft light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the anti-theft failed to allow the vehicle to start. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
While the vehicle is in motion the radio screen would flash off and on followed by lose of power steeringthe car was parked and towed toa local dealership to be inspected
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and restarted independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the input actuator and crank shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 65,000.
In summer 2015 while using ac, heat randomly would blast out.(while idle or driving).would have to restart car to get ac to work again.in the past 2 weeks dec15/jan16, engine overheated-idle indicator came on while driving on the highway, once at 65 mph, once at 30 mph. Then a few minutes later it would turn off.i looked at temp gauge, and it was not at an overheating level (half way only).also, now heat only intermittently works.i will have to turn car on and off repeatedly, and turn ac on/off, heat on/off, defrost on/off, and sometimes the heat will finally get warm.never seems to get hot like it's supposed to.took to repair shop for the engine overheated/idle warning and stated nothing was wrong.safety issue not having heat for front windshield defrost when it's under 30 degrees out.mechanic said it's probably a computer issue with the car.but now i'm seeing this is a recurring problem with many car owners.gm needs to recall, as this can be a safety concern!
While driving my chevrolet 2013 malibu ltz my stabiltrack light and service power steering pump light came on my dash immediately afterwards when driving at low speeds any where from zero to thirty miles per hour the car will randomly lose engine power and will stall but the electrical system will stay on but the head lights go out and the power steering will go out making the vehicle hard to turn.the car dies just about every time i am either accelerating from 0 mph to any low speed unless i slam on the gas pedal. In bumper to bumper traffic im restarting my malibu every 3 seconds after it dies. It's is so dangerous if i have to turn and their is oncoming traffic cause the car could just die in the middle of the turn and be smashed by oncoming traffic. This happens on the street on the highway anywhere im driving . Car was taken to dealership where they held it for 2 weeks and said it was a oil pump solenoidvalve being stuck. As soon as i drove off the lot i didnt even get around the corner and the car died at a low speed and the stability light came on along with the power steeri my pump and check enginelight. Vehicle has to been taken in several times for cam shaft position sensor failure also.car failures have been common since the date i purchased this vehicle
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the heat would independently activate while driving and the instrument panel indicated that the vehicle overheated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the sensor in the computer malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, it sporadically had an abnormal burning odor. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
Check engine light constantly on, cant clear. Screen on radio is completely blacked out and wont turn on. Trunk randomly pops open by itself. Hard down shift. Battery seems weakening when cranking car up
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle, the radio screen suddenly shut off and the electric power steering failed. As a result, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who indicated that the battery was faulty and needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced, but the failures continued. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 92,000.
When i started the car the fan and the heater came on full blast. Within seconds it was very hot in the car.the fan and the heater were turned off at the time but were lit like they were on. It scared me.i turned the fan on all the way then turn it back,but that did nothing as with the heater. I turned the car off and waited a minute and restarted and it was okay. I took talked with my garage repair (may 9 2014) and was told they couldn't check the problem on the computer unless the problem was occuring at that time. I did not inform dealership where i purchased my car as i do not use them for repair or maintenance.
My gauge cluster started malfunctioning 2 weeks ago while sitting in car on parked position. Kicks on for about 30 minutes then will go black doesn't matter if i'm driving. My gm mechanic ordered the part but still has not arrived, there are other complaints for the same issue and this problem has not been corrected it seems up to this year. How am i supposed to fix my chevy if i cannot get the part. This is unacceptable.
While driving the engine power suddenly reduced and a warning came on indicating reduced engine power.the vehicle was taken to dealer who had it for 2 weeks and drove around 500 miles on car and were unable to replicate error.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the instrument cluster warning indicators were flickering and the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the dimmer switch and battery were drained and needed to be replaced. The contact called rick hendrick buick (3244 commerce ave nw, duluth, ga 30096, (770) 954-8718) and informed them of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 85,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle jerked and lost power. The theft attempted warning message and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the sensing and diagnostic module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 12v224000 (electrical system) however, the vin was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000. Updated 3/3/15 updated 9/13/2017
Generator control module- engine is stalling and completely shutting off when stopped or slowing down at intersection or stopped at lights or stop signs. Switching from hybrid to gas
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. An unknown orange warning indicator flashed as she attempted to start the vehicle. The contact had to use a spare key in order to start the vehicle. On another occasion, the spare key also failed to start the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a chevrolet dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 121,000.
Sometimes it happens when i turn on my blinker others its random but the car stalls and the radio turns off along with the power steering.
While getting on the expressway the car cut off on the ramp while going 24mph. I was unable to turn on hazard lights, nothing at all would work. I could not immediately restart the car. I could not remove the key either. I had to wait approximately 3 mins for the car to light up and then i could restart the car. On the way home on the ramp on the expressway the car lost power steering and jerked to the left. The enigine did not stop this time. In this case fortunately there were no injuries.
Takata recallthe lights on my dash kept going in and out while i was driving and while stationary. While my car was off, with no key in the ignition,the gauges would make clicking sounds and bounce up and down about an 8th of an inch. The lights on the dash would stay off for days at a time, making it impossible for me to see how fast i was going or how much gas was in the car. Sometimes the lights would click on for about 30 seconds and then the speedometer would be stuck at the last speed i was going at, for days, without showing anything on the digital speedometer. When i took it to get looked at, no codes were found. My car kept dying while i was driving, went and had my battery and alternator tested and they were 100% fine. Car dash lights started flashing on and off while i was going around a curve. Check engine, oil, wiper fluid, gas light, everything flashed on and off, then my steering locked up, causing me to go off of the road and hit a tree. My car was totaled.
The sunroof electrical switch malfunctions. After opening, the roof does not close properly and stays partially opened.
Saturday i was parking my car and the car all of a sudden stopped. The wheel locked and then the car just shut off. I had no problem restarting it. Today i was on the highway and my vehicle did the same thing.
The timing chain in the engine is bad and there is a loud noise.the car shuts down at a stop and will not always restart.also the gps/radio screen started going off and on and then completely went dark.
While driving and going to change lanes, i turn on my turn signal to change lanes and the power steering stops working, the dash gauges flicker and the radio cuts out and sometimes the motor cuts off. This also occurs when sitting still, the steering wheel will bounce if turning one direction or the other. I have seen many of these complaints online and no resolution. This also happens while turning. This happens every day.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle's power seized. The vehicle restarted after one attempt, but the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000. The vin was not available.
Drove to appointment with no issues or indications of anything wrong. Finished appointment and started vehicle, the check stabilitrak warning came on. Pulled into lane & vehicle immediately reduced power, unable to accelerate rapidly and almost causing an accident. Warning light for engine overspeed came on. Engaged cruise control, would not disengage when braking, or by steering wheel control without several attempts. Was able to slowly increase speed to 50 mph, made it home via hilly secondary roads (max 50 mph) and stopped vehicle (brake; still in drive), engine tried to go to the engine rest mode prior to shifting to park.shifted to park, engine tried to re-start and wouldn't automatically disengage attempting to turn over.shut off the engine and pulled key.would not re-start, but would crank. When letting go of key in the steering wheel column, the engine would still try to turn over on its own with a loud high pitched whine. Had to quickly remove key entirely.i have video clips together of this incident, available by email. Had new battery delivered overnight, did not fix issue. Had vehicle towed to garage and will cost $12,100 to fix by replacing long block.please help - this is incredibly distressing.
Driving down road engine stalls for 30 to 40 seconds everythying shuts down low voltage when lights are on
After driving the car with the a/c on, shutting the car off and restarting the heat will come on even tho the a/c is still on and you cannot get the heat to stop. Took it to dealer as it was blowing full force heat and they could not get it to stop. No one can figure it out. Gm engineers are baffled by it also.. Only happens when you have or are using the a/c.
The vehicle has major electrical issues from the day i bought it. Just last week i started the car it made a noise as i was driving i had no speedometer, no blinkers. No radio on gas gauge and no temp gauge. I have had this car stall in motion on a highway and no recall? it's basically a death 🪤
Passenger seat sensor causes electrical components inside vehicle to be disabled.heat and air conditioning do not function and temporary loss of power occurs.this occurs while vehicle is in motion and while stationary.
While driving, all electronic systems shut off. The engine is still running but the gauges, power steering, traction control, everything. Anything electrical shuts off. It's happened on the freeway going 60 mph and on residential streets only going 15 mph.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and numerous warning lights illuminated.the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
Vehicle sold and delivered with an open active safety recall (13142) on it at time of purchase, which was a violation of federal law title, 49 subtitle vi, chapter 301, section 30112a3 restricting the sale (and/or introducing into commerce) of a vehicle with a safety defect.this information is consistent with the information in gm recall bulletin #13142. Dealer sold have not sold or delivered the vehicle until the recall was addressed. Dealer/chevrolet risked the safety of the vehicle owner and general public by placing it into commerce with the open recall.
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.
On numerous occasions, vehicle has shut completely off. Because it is an eco engine, i assumed it was simply idling down, while stationary a traffic light or stop sign, as usual but that was not the case. The first couple of times the vehicle shutoff was at traffic lights, and drive through lanes. And then the vehicle shutoff while on the interstate at 70 miles per hour. Shortly after that incident, the check engine light came on. I replaced the battery but the car has still had to be jumped off three times since the replacement. And when i had those codes repaired, now the vehicle drives as if it isn't getting gas and then all of sudden it will jerk and accelerate quickly. Lastly, when the brakes are used on several occasions, the pedal will suddenly go all the way to the floorboard, then come and tighten to point i can barely press the brakes. I have replaced the brakes on three separate occasions and the mechanics do not understand what is causing that issue to occur.
Car is currently parked at a mechanic because i'm afraid to drive it. It began with the rpms going to 3000-4000 when barely pressing gas pedal. The car stalled after putting it in reverse nearly causing me to get hit, the engine light came on so we took it directly to our mechanic. The code for a bad cam solenoid was listed, and that was replaced. Drove it for about a week, still noticing issues with rpms, and when braking, the rpms would increase. Just had to drop it back off at mechanic because while going 30mph, the car when to 4000 rpms and the 'engine overspeed' light came on the dash, and the car was losing power. After i turned the car off, and restarted, the rpms would not go beyond 2000, and the fuel hand went to a full tank? this is completely ridiculous for a car with 70,000 miles, and gm should be held accountable. Thankfully i've not been involved in a car accident yet, but i'm fearful if i continue to drive this car, i'll not be able to say that!
I bought this 2013 malibu in february 2014. In 2016 it started with the many issues. The hybrid system when stopped at stop sign or light would die. The car would completely die while driving down the road. That lead to the power steering going out. Every code on the dash board would come on. Then the battery would just completely die and need to be jumped. It would run ok for a few days then be dead the next. More and more the battery would completely be dead every few days. Had two new batteries installed and it would test fine usually. Seemed that something was draining it somehow.took it to the dealer many time and could never get a definitive answer. Finally in november 2019 i was driving down the highway and it completely died and would not take a charge (jump). Stranded on the high i had to have it towed to coyle chevroletonly to be told they didn't have a hybrid mechanic to look at it. Then had it towed to bachman chevrolet only for them to tell me after having it for two weeks that there was something wrong with the engine. Either they needed to disassemble it to find the problem or i would needto get a new engine for $7,000.i had a claim with gm but they also just gave me the run around. The car itself is only worth $3,500-$4,500. I still was paying on the loan for it also.not only have i not had a car since november i have a car that won't start and can not trade in on another car.although there was many complaints about the same issues no recalls are on the car for them.very frustrating situation i dealt with for a few years with the car and no solution for a fix.i loved that car and chevy but very disappointed in them. Need to invest in another model i guess.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 40 mph, the charging system error warning indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that the battery did not hold a charge. An unknown local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously inspected for the failure. No further assistance was provided. The vehicle was not taken to an dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.
2013 chevy malibu continues to power down while driving. Radio will shut off then electrical panel and often times it would lose complete power and cause the power steering to shut off. Very dangerous. Took to dealership 3 times they continue to finagle the negative wiring. But the problem persists. No check engine light; no fix. Something is defective and pose rlly chevy can't figure it out.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to drive the vehicle, it failed to start and all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was jumpstarted by the contact's spouse and driven to the contact's residence. The contact took the vehicle to an auto retail store and an unknown chevrolet dealer and was informed that a new battery was needed. The contact purchased a new battery; however, a week later, while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle lost power, all the warning indicators illuminated again, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, and the vehicle did not stop when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact rear ended a bus. The contact sustained bruising and soreness to the arms, neck, wrist, shoulder, and back that required medical attention. A police report was filed. Afterwards, a message displayed indicating that the vehicle was losing power and it would not hold a charge when it was jumpstarted. As soon as the jumper cables were removed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was later taken to chevrolet of homewood (18033 halsted st, homewood, il 60430, (708) 251-4692). The dealer stated that they would not diagnose the vehicle until the body damage was repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,009.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While parked, the vehicle was unable to start and the key could not be removed from the ignition. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would shut off and the instrument panel gauges and electronics would turn off and on. Inaddition, the "service power steering" message illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mike haggerty gmc (9100 s. Kenton st., oakline, il) where it was diagnosed that the transmission module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and did not assist. The failure mileage was 70,000.
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.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the electrical system under the front passenger seat made the instrument panel lighting turn off intermittently. On another occasion, the instrument panel lighting remained off. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000. The vin was not available.
I have had problems with this car since i bought it, loss of battery life, had it to multiple dealerships, nobody can figure out the problem, noticed a burning smell at one time,the trunk has a terrible really weird smell, i still owe a lot on this car and don't have the money to fix it or get another one, only had approx. 50,000 miles when it first started having problems, called gm, dealship replaced battery, same thing keeps happening, when i'm driving at night and the battery charge is low my headlights go extremely dim very quickly, this car is very dangerous and has left me stranded on several occasions.the car will just die right in the middle of traffic with no warning, completely dead,
The electrical system will randomly shuts down.usually starts with the entertainment console,and progresses to the power steering, and eventually a full power shut down.stationary or while driving, doesn't matter, complete shut down.vehicle does restart as if nothing happened. Dealership and gm no help. This problem has been ongoing since 2018 with multiple dealership services, and 2 seperate complaints to gm. 2 near miss collisions due to power steering loss.
2013 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to faulty generator control moduls. *ldthe consimer stated the vehicle should have been included in the recall, but experienced the same failure.
When my 2013 chevy malibu is in motion and someone is in the passenger seat (many but not all times) all of the electronics, including the electronic speedometer, and all dashboard gauges, in the car stop working and notifications about the airbag system and braking system appear. The mechanical aspects of the car still seem to work fine, but the notifications about the airbags and braking make me concerned that it is not safe. This has been happening for a year. I have tried taking my vehicle to the dealership multiple times and have been told they either cannot replicate it or they will "fix" something that doesn't end up solving the problem. Given that this problem started randomly and not with any intervention on my part of the part of any mechanic, i am contacting nhtsa because i am concerned that this problem is related to the airbag sensor in the passenger seat and that this might be happening with other people and could represent real danger if this really is affecting the airbag and braking systems (even when the passenger seat is not in use).
While driving the vehicles electrical system, lights, radio dash start to intermittently go off then come back on. While this is happening the steering suddenly froze up while making a turn into oncoming traffic.this nearly caused a head on collision with oncoming cars. That same night when i pulled up in front of my house the headlights and instrument cluster kept flashing on and off.
Vehicle needing generator control module and battery cooling fan and variable valve timing replaced
The dashboard completely went out no gauges work, no fuses are blown and dealership doesn't know why
Car bought from the dealership as used with 28k miles in nov 2014. In march 2015, the steering wheel started to lock while turning. Meanwhile, the screen and the radio restarts. The locking of the steering wheel happens under different circumstances, including but not limit to when parking, cruising on the neighbourhood (speed below 30 mph), change lanes in highways (speed around 50 mph), and several times while the car was actually parked without motion. The car was brought to the dealership in april 2015 for the first time. In the following two years until last week (march 2017), the dealership replied "could not duplicate the issue" every single time. In the recent several times of me visiting the dealership about the same issue, they replaced the battery cables (with a charge for $750), and the fuse box (with a charge of $108), but still, the problem exists. The last visit to the dealer ends up with the routine reply of "can not duplicate" but they did admit that there is indeed an issue since i showed them a video i recorded when the issue happens.the locking of the steering wheel happens every single time when i tried to rotate the steering wheel (to make turning while driving or parking of course), but the issue is that it does not always happen. It only happens every now and then. That is why i am still driving it after two years since unfortunately, that is my only car. This is extremely dangerous since the locking of the steering wheel only locks while turning. It can cause accidents in the neighbourhood and a lethal accident on the highways. The gm offered me a coupon for some credit to be applied to my next purchase of a new gm car but i don't think that is a solution i can accept. I am attaching some of the service histories to support my statement. There are more but i can only upload 5.
Originally taken in for water pump replacement. Now stalls and dies randomly and gives codes for various wrongs, most often for water in fuel line. There is no water in there. The water pump went out while i was parked, when i tried to leave, that's when it died.
While driving car instrument panel turns off, after which steering locks up and brakes become inoperable. Instrument panel turns off for seconds, then as the instrument panel turns back on, all messages on instrument panel flash (ie engine light, low battery, etc). Most common message is about stabilink. Even after instrument panel turns back on, the steering wheel will remain stiff and hard to move until you leave the car off for an extended period of time. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to the problem, other than driving it. I've had it happen in stop and go traffic where i'm going from not moving to at max 5 mph, i've had it happen on an empty highway going 65 mph, i've had it happen two minutes into my drive, and i've had it happen 40 minutes into my drive. Steering wheel does not always lock up in the middle of a turn, but most frequently it happens when making a sharp turn. I have video of the occurrence of the steering wheel and what happens to the instrument panel but am unable to upload it. I've tried to get the whole thing on video but it really just depends on if someone is in the car with me or if my phone was at the ready and i'm in a safe environment to record. It's scary enough to have the steering and brakes be useless to me, so my focus is usually more on controlling the car.
7/31/17 my car wouldnt start dashboard said service battery charging system-attempted to charge battery (which was at 83%)my father jumped my car the steering wheel became hard to turn but it started and within 5 miles the whole electrical system shut down had the car towed to the dealership (8/1/17-at this time i also opened a case with gm due to an open recall that my vin didnt fit but issue was very similar) after 4 days of waiting (8/4/17) they said it was just my battery-they replaced my battery and 8/5/17 2 days after picking my car up my check engine light is on and today is the soonest they could do a second diagnostic on my car so i will be dropping it off..fyi i called gm 08/03/17 to ask that they tow my car to another dealership since the one i paid to have it towed to was taking so long to get to it and was told by a senior advisor, aleetha, that they received an email from the customer relations manager on 08/01/17 stating that the lower control arm was the issue and they werent going to cover it i advised that i had just spoken with the dealership and was advised that they hadnt even taken a look at my car needs to say aleetha told me i wasnt car savvy enough to know whether the lower control arm was affecting my electrical system (i had my lower control arm replaced 11/2016) and there was nothing she could do i asked that we do a conference call with the customer relations manager and she stated she would call me right back with her on the phone and i never heard back from her. I called the dealership right back and was told that they never contacted gm with that information because my car still hadnt been looked at.
My vehicle had repairs last year 2 times, the engine was rebuilt almost completely. The suspension went out, the esc as well, electrical issues. Draining battery constantly. The dash showed engine running hot pulled over let it cool and it would not restart..
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle failed to restart and the key failed to release from the ignition. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000.
My malibu's dashboard will go out while driving the vehicle. No speed, odometer readings, fuel, temperature or digital speed display works. It will come on and work fine but will randomly go out while driving. Sometimes during start up the dash will not even start up with the car. This is a problem that customers should not be liable to fix. I have no aftermarket parts on this car and it has never been involved in a crash.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle completely shut off without warning. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off the highway and attempted to have the engine jumpstarted. Once the vehicle was jumpstarted, the vehicle experienced total electrical failure. Also, the key would not eject from the ignition switch. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the battery was drained. The mechanic charged the battery. While driving home, the failure recurred as the contact pulled into the driveway. After the failure occurred, the check engine warning indicator flashed. The contact called hall chevrolet buick gmc (385 w dallas st, canton, tx 75103, 903-567-8148) and was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle and no further assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 129,000.
I was driving my car @32 mph when my radio and dashboard lights started to blink off and on my car wanted to stall out i was driving in the city had to turn in to a parking lot to shut car off and restart it so i can get to the store , i have a video of it doing it .i don't have the features when you stop at a light or stop sign it shuts off and when you move it start back up. This should be a recall on this never know when it's going to do it again . I think this is an electronic issue
Power steering goes out and steering wheel jerks when this happens. First radio light all go off, then steering jerks and lose power steering and dash lights go off, then flash. This all lasts 5-10 seconds, then everything is normal.had car to dealer to fix same problem 4 days prior to it happening again. This occurs usually while highway driving and when steering jerks and you lose power steering it is surprising and have almost hit several vehicles while going 55-65mph. Sometimes occurs while driving in town and turning, especially turning right. I have also contacted chevy and they tell me they are not aware of any of these problems with these cars.also said they would contact my car dealer and call me back in 2 days.i have heard nothing back from them.
Takata recall i have my car for less than 6 month dashboard is dead it jumps on and off from time to time , services lights are coming on , my steerling wheel is pulling to the right i can't let it go with it pulling and almost causing a wreck on the road
Turning left into my driveway, (luckily not going very fast) the power steering goes out several times in a row and then the screen prompted to "service power steering". Checked fluid level and it was fine. Read that there are a lot of others with this same problem. My children could get hurt! and i paid too much money for this car to be unable to drive it and feel good about it! smh!!
A few times that i have been driving my car, i have experienced issues with the car turning off and losing power steering and control while in motion. The whole car turn off and wheel locks up, preventing me from being able to control the car. Countless searching through forums led me to find many people who have experienced the same issue. And from the forums, many claim the reason for these problems happening is faulty battery cables that gm that doesn't want to admit. This is a safety issue because i have had my car turn off while driving on the highway and in the city. And i'm not the only experiencing this issue. It's widespread among 2013 chevrolet malibu's.here is a link to one of many forums taking about this issue:https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t33502_ds916791
The vehicle was purchased from a dealership in june of 2020.since owning the vehicle, the vehicle has had nothing but issues.major issues including a stalling/puttering vibration when stopped at a light as well as just starting the car, it has an extremely loud start and rough. Have had this vehicle in and out of the dealership multiple times including one visit taking 3 weeks with a rental i was given.the issues are still all here, including an overheating with my warning systems not giving any sort of signs or lights, onstar thankfully told me to get the vehicle in immediately as i was in the red for overheating and the fan still continues to work after the car has been off for a few minutes.a smell of burning comes from the car everyday and overall doesn't feel safe.the other issue i believe is starting to occur is with the recall of the corroded rear toe links causing major clunking noises when hitting bumps and turning.
Since i got the vehicle used from a dealership about 4 months ago it has an intermittent stalling problem where during city driving the car will randomly stall without warning while in drive or reverse at a slow and normal idle meaning the cars not moving example would be sitting at a traffic light,stopping at a mailbox or going through a drive thru or even coasting in reverse out of a driveway, i have had the car into 3 different dealerships and they have done multiple things and cannon seem to fix this problem.
This will be second time ocurring within two months..while driving panel lights up radio turns on for a few minutes then airbag light remains on when everythign else turned off.. Took to dealership to repair and they stated it was the airbag module..replaced it and a month later same thing happened... Back at dealership today
I have a malibu eco boost. On june 23, 2015 i was driving on 96 and the charging system failure light came on the car began to shut down. The power steering went out. I was able to pull over on the shoulder but the keys could not be removed from the ignition. I had it towed to graff chevrolet andthey said the only thing they could find wrong was a speedsensor. The guy tom said i could come get my vehicle at 8pm since thepart was enroute. I drove over 80 miles to get there at8 and my car wasn't ready but the guy said i cold take it with me. I did not.they fixed that then said it was a right wheel hub.i know these two things havenothing to do with the charging system.tookmy car home and the same thinghappened on the holiday july 4th.why didn't thecomputer or the mechanic detect a problem with the charging system.
All electrical inside car goes out or on and off while driving. All dash gauges, speedometer, gas gauge, radio, heat/ac, turn signals, etc. Car still runs but nothing on inside works. I do not know if this control outage effects the abs or steering. It only last for a few seconds.it has happened several time will drive 50 to 70 mph. I've let off the gas and try not to panic. Everything comes back on and i continue home.i'm scared to drive my car
The cluster panel will power off while driving and stay off. After fuses and bulbs are replaced, same issue persists. When passenger seat is in rear position, the cluster will flicker momentarily. This result will trigger randomly whether stationary or in motion.
19 august 2019 on this day twice i experience loss of power on the vehicle and power steering. Luckily i did not hit any cars. Was driving below 35 mph the first incident is when i came to a red lightthe radio turn off first then the car felt sluggish and the engine shut down lost control of everything and was coasting. Vehicle gain power by it self and resume operations. During every light i stop it felt like it wanted to lose power. Came to a parking lot driving around 5 mph completely the car shut off first radio and then whole vehicle this time it did not gain power by it self. Had to place the vehicle in park turn the key off and restart it was able to park it. After reading here seems a lot of people are having this issue an immediate investigation should be open because this can possibly happen in the highway if i lose control power in the power steering i could potentially crash of get hit by a car . Call gm and they said they do not have a bulletin ask them for an address to submit a formalcomplaint and was given one. I don't think gm cares hopefully you guys can look into the issue and get and answer as to why is happening consumers should not have to pay a diagnostic fee and not get answers
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would not crank, but the battery was fully charged. The contact also stated that the key did not come out of the ignition and the gear shifter would not shift. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.
Fuse caused low voltage power steering going on and off wiyhout the steering service light coming on. The steering became loose. Hard to control when driving. I could not get part for over a week.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated she was unable to turn the vehicle off or remove the key from the ignition. The contact stated that after the battery was fully drained and the vehicle turned off, the contact was able to remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle restarted after a battery booster was connected to the battery. The vehicle was taken to courtesy chevrolet buick gmc cadillac located at 1500 s service rd e, ruston, la 71270, (318) 255-4162, where the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact informed that gear shifter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was 136,000.
Climate control issues.fan is stuck at one speed on passenger side and will not heat.when a/c compressor is on it blows ice cold air.when heat is on it also blows ice cold air, no matter the setting whether in "sync" mode or not.the climate zone does not change from high to low of vice versa. This causing heating issues in colder weather and defroster issues on passenger side of vehicle.
The check engine light comes on and stays on - when checked at the dealer they told me no code found for two years, then as time went on it started adding service power steering and ac/dc shut down. After numerous visits to the dealer and two major repairs, the check engine light still comes on, and the power steering locks up. On august 24, 2016, i was driving 50+ mph on a curvy road when the check engine light came on, followed immediately by the service power steering, followed by something stabilizer, followed by ac/dc shut down, to engine overheated idle engine.the power steering locked up and i was unable to steer the car and ran off the road. The car was towed to the dealer who had just worked on the car for the second time in a month, and they found no codes - no surprise! i complained to chevy for the third time at corporate level and they had denied my claim as being safety related.i find it hard to believe that a car you suddenly can't steer isn't considered a safety issues.i also find it hard to believe that chevy can't recognize that there is a problem with the 2013 malibu. How many people have to die before they address this issue?also, why are they waiting on codes when the problem is most likely an electrical/computer problem.if the computer isn't working its no surprise that the warnings are not throwing a code!common sense!also, a car doesn't throw warning lights and check engine lights without something setting it off!hence you have a problem!
I was driving about 70mph on the interstate with the radio and cruise control set and i hit the blinkered to change lanes and the radio and cruise control shut off and i lost power steering for a moment. This happened multiple times. I took it to the dealership and supposedly it was fixed. Two days later it did the same thing. Sometimes if you roll the window up or down it shuts the radio off. Sometimes when you are driving and click the brights on the radio ahuts off and thw entire dash goes black and i lose all power including the steering and the engine revs. Sometimes i will be driving at low speeds in town and if i slightly accelerate the radio shuts off. Once i was at a stop light and i had my turn signal on to make a left turn and when the light turned green i began to accelerate and the car lost all power and died in the middle of the intersection. Too many incidents to go into detail here. Has been at the dealership twice and they say there ia nothing wrong with it. I even called gm directly to report the issue and all they did was waive my diagnostic fee and say nothing is wrong and next time it does it to bring it back. I was on my way home from the dealership and it happened again so i guess i'll take it back again in the morning.seems like gm isn't going to do anything about this until someone is seriously injured or killed. I have had this car less than 2 months.i keep reading complaint after complaint about the same issues i am having yet no recall and gm acts like this is the first time they are hearing about this kind of problem.
While driving down the highwayfirst the windshield wipers quit during a down pour, the anti traction was malfunctioning on the screen then said anti theft system needed service then the steering went out and locked the car down. All of this happened while the car remained running.was very scary. Have done some research and it appears gm is aware of a problem.the car is currently at the dealership.no known reason why yet although the dealership stated it did this to them when they were trying to pull it in the garage.gm needs to figure this out and issue a recall before there is serious injury including possible death the car was in motion on a highway when this occurred
Chafed wiring under passenger seat to short out and ground..causing headlights to go out and all electrical parts to short out...no headlights or tail lights.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle would momentarily shut off causing the power steering assist to fail and making it very difficult to control the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,000.
Coming home from work on 8/6/2019 traveling down md-210 highway, with car motion, the radio cut off and then entire car shut off. We stopped at a red light, so my husband took the key out of the ignition restarted the car and we traveled home. This is not the first time, we had our car checked at our mechanic's shop but at the time he could not determine what the issue could be and could not duplicate the issue. This is not the first time, the radio cuts off, instrument dash lights, cuts off and the the power steering shuts down just for a couple of seconds, it happened when we traveled to work, my husband turned the steering wheel right to get on the highway, the radio went off for a few seconds then it came back home. This is very dangerous and god forbid if this happens while car in motion on a green light it could kill someone. Please recall this vehicle asap.
Was sitting in my seat adjusting the seat by pushing the button that had a short when i pushed the button i herd a clicking noise then i smelt a fume type of smell i put the car in reverse whenthe seat wouldn't move as i looked down at the gear i notice that the driver seat where i was sitting was on fire every where the car was wired is where the fire burned up i called the fire department in which they informed me that it was a electrical fire and car insurance confirmed recall on the car had been reported for doing the same thing prior to this incident i called kin dixon where i purchase the car and they told me that my car according to the vin number i have to them was not affected by recall i have gm and they have yet to respond to me i could have been one of there numerous customers who lost their life in there defected retort cars i was not burned but the poor car was torched.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the key turned in the ignition; however, the vehicle did not start. The vehicle was jumpstarted and driven to an independent mechanic who determined that the camshaft failed and needed replacement. The vehicle performed normaly for a week, but later would not start again. The vehicle was taken to the same independent mechanic who determined that the variable valve timing intake and exhaust failed and needed repairs. The vehicle was repaired both times. The mechanic also stated that the wiring on the battery was done improperly. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,080.
The dash screen goes black and cuts power, disconnecting calls and blue tooth connection, and power steering. When this happens i am unable to turn the wheel. The wheel jerks back in place. This happens while the car is in motion. This has happened to me while on the freeway. It only cuts power for a few seconds and it comes back on but i am unable to control the car when this happens. I am also unable to move the steering wheel at all when this happens. This happened a few months back a few times and i contacted the dealership and they didnt know what to do with it because it wasnt happening at the time. It most recently happened yesterday on 12/10/2020.
While driving the radio and interior lights go out and power steering stops working.seems to happen when left blinker is used. Headlights will flicker when this happens also. There is no warning prior to shutdown.one occurrence car completely shut off on its own after power surge.very unsafe to drive this vehicle, i almost hit a parked car because of this failure.it happens on highway or neighborhood. Car is parked at dealership til problem can be resolved.odometer has 53,000 miles on it.
I was driving the vehicle when i heard strange noises. I then heard a loud noise and the car barely would move. When i got out of the vehicle, i saw the wheel was slanted. It was towed to a aaa repair facility where they discovered it was a broken toe link that had rotted. When it broke, it also bent a bar in the rear. The inspector said the same was happening on the opposite side and needed to be repaired.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving, the instrument cluster lighting flickered and the vehicle lost power. Additionally, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ed rinke chevrolet buick gmc (26125 van dyke, center line, mi 48015, (866) 461-1170) where it was diagnosed that the battery cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 8-4683000874. The contact was advised to call the dealer. The failure mileage was 77,494.
My chevy malibu stalled out on 3 occasions now. This occurs after being at a stop and applying pressure on the gas to place the car back in motion. I was nearly struck by an oncoming vehicle on 2 occasions when the car stalled out. Would have had ample time at a green light had the vehicle not stalled. Power steering is lost when this occurs. I have to power off and repower the vehicle to get started again, resulting in smoke coming out from under the hood and a smell of burnt rubber.
I have had problem with the 2013 malibu since i purchase it on october 22, 2015. On october 07,2016 me and my child almost got hit by a 18 wheeler getting off the interstate. I ran in the ditch to avoid having a accident. I look in the dash of the car and it stated that engine power is reduced and when i push the gas down it told me engine overspeed. The car is park now because i do not feel safe.
Driving on the highway and battery charging system and stability track error msg showed up. Car completely shut off and had to be towed.
I started the car and viewed the message "service power steering" in the message center between the odometer and tachometer. There did not seem to be any issue with the steering, but wanted to get it checked out by my local dealer since it was less than a half mile up the road. As i put the car into the gear, the car would not move. The indicator lights that normally show me what gear i am in (prnd) were blank. Then all of the sudden, the car surged forward violently, as if the malibu was just rear-ended. I then turned the car off and restarted it. The ?service power steering? message appeared again. However, the ?check engine? light had lit up, and the ?service parking brake? message appeared as well. The car then surge violently again forward without shifting into any gears. I then shut the car off and called spencer chevrolet to tell them i was going to have the car towed to their shop. After a few minutes, i tried once more to start the car and was able to shift into gear and drive it to the shop in limp mode with half the warning lights lit up on the dash. After further diagnostics, the maintenance manager at spencer chevrolet informed me that the transmission computer module (tcm) had failed and needed replacement under warranty. This was the third electrical issue i had with this vehicle (the trunk was opening on its own while driving, parked, or during the night, and the radio was locking up with no control). I was worried that the transmission issue could have happened while driving, and didn't want to take any risks.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 15 mph, all the interior lights suddenly failed to function. In addition, the vehicle was making an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment. The contact also stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the accelerator pedal felt abnormally soft. Additionally, the ignition key failed to release from the ignition switch when the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician informed that the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,700.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving, the battery in the engine compartment drained all of the power and shut off the engine. As a result, the power steering and brakes also shut off. The contact had to place two feet on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and maneuver the steering wheel without power steering ability. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer, independent mechanic, or manufacturer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The failure mileage was 84,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. The battery and power assist warning lights illuminated. In order to start the vehicle a jump start was required. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam positioning sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle remained at the dealer's for more diagnosis. The failure mileage was about 106,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled. After several attempts to turn the vehicle on, once the vehicle was able to start, all the electrical functions malfunctioned. The service stabilitrak warning light illuminated and the vehicle began to shake when being driven. The contact mentioned that the failure would occur when making a sharp turn. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who was unable to determine the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
The radio/navigation in my vehicle randomly turns off. I began a search on the web to see if this is a serious issue only to find that this is a frequent occurrence and it could lead to more dangerous problems, yet chevy won't recall it and the nhtsa doesn't seem to want to get involved. Here is the link from others with the same or similar situations regarding electrical (radio/navigation) among other things that occur after the radio/navigation appear to begin failing: https://www.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/malibu/2013/electrical/electrical_system-2.shtmlthe problem started 3 days ago. I thought it was only a navigation system issue. Then the touch screen (radio and navigation) go blank and only some of the items reappear. The radio has turned off on its own at least three times. The clock wasn't appearing on the screen. The clock then read 23:32 but it was actually 7:45 p.m. Is it going to take death or serious injury for attention? the vehicle has done this when i start it and while i'm driving. Not all of the menu items reappear on the touch screen after the problem starts. So far, i have not had any other electrical issues, but this is scary, and i will file additional information if things get worse.
2013 malibu eco eassistthere is a recall for this type of car, the car is in the shop and need a generator control module..according to her vin # they are saying that it doesn't apply to this vehicle.. But it's the same type of car that the recall is on. The car while running on highway for 50 miles or more will start the loss of battery charging. If you continue to drive the car will cutoff and have to be towed. This has happened on two or three occasions.
Shortly after i purchase my vehicle it began to stall or shut down. First incident, i pulled up at school and into a parking spot and the car shut down, not allowing me to turn the key into the off position in the ignition. I was able to put the gear in park, called the dealership and they had it towed because it would not come on. They sent it to the chevy dealership and was told they were unable to find the problem. I received my car back 2 weeks later and i drove over 200 miles out of town. Once i made it to where i was going a slowed down to turn a corner and the steering wheel locked up like it lost power. I was able to make it to my destination and once there the car shut down again. I called the dealership and he told to me push the button to push the seat back and once all the way back, to then push the button the move the seat forward. Once i began to push the seat forward the whole car powered back on. It has been doing this on and off since the purchase of the vehicle in 2015. It has been sent to the chevy dealership and they are unable to find what the problem is. The vehicle to start to cut off onthe regular now, while on the highway and regular streets. I drive at least 25 miles to work everyday. This could potentially cause harm to myself or someone else if this problem is not fixed soon.
Door locks engaging and disengaging randomly while driving, headlights turning off and on randomly while driving, car starting while parked in garage (no remote start). Dealership replaced bcm, could not guarantee this fixed the problem. Indicated they had never seen the issue before. Within 2 weeks, all issues repeated themselves. Returned to dealership. The dealership kept the car for 2 weeks and then called me and left a message to pick it up as they could not find the issue. When i called back, the dealership said "it was a good thing you haven't picked up the vehicle yet, it started on its own 3 times this morning". If i had picked this vehicle up, the issue would have happened again while i was at home. Case has been filed with chevrolet customer car, and sufs (gm global safety). No action has been taken. No engineers have been sent down to look at the car from gm headquarters. After the car started on its own at the dealership, they changed out the ignition switch, but again, cannot guarantee the issues won't reoccur. Car was returned to the dealership for a third time on may 2nd after the headlights turned on and off 3 times on the way to work on may 1st. After having the vehicle until may 10th, i was informed that the dealership could not find an issue, and i should pick the car up as they could not diagnose the problem if they do not see it. The response from gm has been a joke. The car is not safe to drive. I cannot drive it at night, and cannot part it in my garage, as it could start and cause my entire family to die from carbon monoxide poisoning, or could overheat from running in park while we are sleeping and start a fire. I cannot in good conscience sell the car either. So, i am stuck with an unsafe vehicle that general motors will not take responsibility for. My concern is that there may be other vehicles on the road with the same issue.
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.
Car will power down while driving and it will stall at traffic lights. Have taken it in several times for this and diagnosed it but no codes display. Have paid 1000's of dollars for the things they say it is and still not fixed
I purchased a 2013 chevy malibu 53,000 miles in october of 2018 from bob pulte chevrolet. The car ran great until almost a year to the date of purchase, at 72,534 miles, issues began.while stopped at a red light, foot on brake, i looked down at the dashboard and noticed the rpm needle had dropped to 0 & the car had stalled.i put the car in park, turned the key off and then back on to start the car. It sounded as if it didn't want to start but ultimately did. I continued driving and it happened again at the next red light.i took the car to the nearest repair shop which was firestone, to have it checked & was told the alternator and battery needed replaced. The following week the car stalled as it had 1st time & then sporadically again and again when i slowed down approaching a red light, stop sign & when pulling into a parking space. Each time the car stalled it was difficult to start again.i took the car to a different firestone for a fresh set of eyes. This time the car stalled when their technician drove the car.a fuel system cleaning was recommended & done. The next suggestion was to replace the throttle body. A few days later, the car stalled again. When the car does stall i would lose power to everything except the radio. The lights shut off, doors stay locked & the car cannot be steered.i next took the car to the bob pulte chevrolet dealership & discussed the problem with them. After having the car for two days, they advised the car did not stall when they drove it, there were no codes, no check engine light on & without that there was nothing they could do.the next day when i pulled into a parking space at work, the car stalled again.i called bob pulte again-they said they would update the ecm module and reprogram the throttle body and everything that goes along with it - believing firestone was unable to do it. The car continues to stall.
Dashboard instrument cluster flicks on & off while driving highway, side street or stationary no difference. Car acts as if it is being started over & over while driving. Check engine, stability control & other warnings flash. Bell dings over & over. Now 6 months later, instrument cluster doesn't work at all. No speed/oil/gas indicators. Dealership & mechanic shop can't find anything wrong during diagnostics. No codes.
The car infotainment screen and power steering suddenly and momentarily shut down.i bought the car 3 weeks a go. In the past three weeks the issue happened abouta dozen times. When it happens the steering wheel becomes very hard to turn. Also the steering wheel cuts the power off to the infotainment screen and the blower fan, if it is jerked left and right quickly when the car is parked. After turtthe car off and back on the problem goes away.
While driving, the dashboard instrument cluster will intermittently turn off and then back on.this happens irregardless of speed, temperature, passengers, turning, accelerating, etc. This issue has been brought to the attention of ase certified mechanic in my neighborhood who instructed that it was a faulty wire that there was no replacement for yet. After searching the internet forums, and other mediums, this seems to be a pretty common occurrence. Plan to take it to the dealership within the next couple months as long as the problem does not worsen. I fear that driving with my infant one day that the car will completely lose power or shut down or worse, causing an accident and injury to myself, my child or other drivers. Current milage is 76,500.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that at start-up, the instrument panel features failed to function correctly. Recently, the contact stated that the instrument panel failed to illuminate at start-up. The contact initially took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where an attempt was made to repair the instrument panel however, the failure persisted. The contact then took the vehicle to ourisman chevrolet of marlow heights (4400 branch ave, marlow heights, md 20748) and was informed by the dealer that the failure was common failure her type of vehicle however, there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
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..
While on the road or highway the car power off and on while driving .it has happened on many occasions. It is dangerous
My car initially started with the radio and touch screen powering off for a few seconds. Then, i was driving and went to make a left turn, the radio power went off as well as the steering wheel locked up, again only for a few seconds.now, when it happens (it's happening more frequently), the headlights and dash lights flicker as well as the radio power shuts off and the steering locks up.it all only lasts around 4-5 seconds, but can be very dangerous at the wrong time.i took it to the dealer who could not reproduce the problem, in which i explained it's sporadic and unpredictable.this is becoming a safety issue and more frightening that dealerships are unaware of the issue or how to fix it.gm really needs to do something about this before it causes a serious accident.
When driving or parked the whole dash board will cut out completely resulting in loss of speedometer, gas gauge, temp gauge and tach. Sometimes it will come back on sometimes it does not for days, have to keep a speedometer app on my phone while driving now. Gm seems to be ignoring this issue as they do most electrical issues, i traded in a 2000 impala with electrical issues just to get another gm car with electrical issues at a higher price.i have called multiple dealerships and non of them seems to have an idea of what it could be which tells me gm is not even trying to find a root cause for the issue, they are more than willing to let me bring it in and have the whole system looked over at my cost though.have been dealing with this for over a year now
Console freezes can't control defroster or backup camera
Engine shutoff - electrical system issues: noticed problems when turning left and engaging turn signal: the radio would turn off and turn back on. The interactive system would also turn off/on. A/c fan would speed up or slow down. Using bluetooth synced phone would cause interactive system to turn off/on and would kill engine. Power steering and brakes no longer would work due to engine cut-off. During warm weather (70 degrees f), one nuance that seemed indicative of the previous things about to happen, the outside temp on the interactive system would read in the 30's and the dash would let you know about possible icy conditions on the road. I was luckily driving 10 mph when engine cut-off and in a dealer parking lot. However, i did experience all of the other issues under normal driving conditions. I took the car to the dealer a week ago and they couldn't replicate my issues. Today, they saw them first hand.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.
As i am driving either on the highway at over 70 mphor in the city i have lost all power to the vehicle.loss of power steering,power breaks everything.the car shuts completely down and just before all the check engine and service lights flash through.this has happened 4 times and the last time i was pulling into apple valley motors in martinsburg wvparking lot,lost power and hit the curb and blew out a tire because i lost power steering.the dealer will do nothing about it there are many of the same complaints for the same problem on chevy malibu forum. Com finally someone suggested that we should report the problem here.i have had to put 3 batteries in the year that i owned it.not only this but the transmission and engine both went bad at the same time.i only have 86k on it.i contacted both gm and chevy and explained the situation and neither one will assist me.they gave me a case number but in the end they said there is nothing they can do because all warranties have expired.( they expired because of the date,i am still under the mileage portion of the warranty)as of right now my car is at the dealership because i can't afford to have it fixed and the dealership, gm/chevy or the third party warranty that expired 8 days after they replaced the transmission will not help either.luckily i only hit a curb at a very slow speed.i could have killed someone.this has happened both on the highway and in the city while i am in motion.the dealership that i purchased it at had to change the battery in the trunk during the first 30 days that i owned it.that fixed the problem for a while. But i don't know if that is the cause of this problem or not. The first time this happened was app 4 months ago and has happened a total of 4 times since then. And still the no one will help or look into the issue. The most recent was last week.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While the contact's son was driving various speeds, the power steering failed to turn left or right and the instrument panel lighting automatically turned off without warning. The contact's son pulled over to the side of the road and waited 8-10 seconds. Afterwards, the vehicle returned to normal. The contact's son was able to drive to work and back home. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (serpentini chevrolet of strongsville, 15303 royalton rd, strongsville, oh 44136), but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred several other times. The vehicle was taken to another dealer (pat o'brien chevrolet south, 3880 pearl rd, medina, oh 44256) where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure occurred again after the repair. The manufacturer was contacted at 866-790-3600 and stated that they were unaware of the issue and the contact would have to pay for the repairs. Case number: 8-314031920 was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
I recently paid my vehicle off and i am experiencing several electrical issues. The emergency brake went out and "service emergency brake light is on". There's no connection. When i hit a pothole in the road while driving, my radio screen blacks out. Theni can hit another bump and it comes back on. When i park, my ignition does not release my key. I have to turn the steering wheel several times and put it in drive then back in park several times to get the key to release. After doing this several times my key broke off in the ignition and i was stranded and had to walk home over two miles. Has anyone else complained of these issues with the 2013 malibu? i couldn't pass my recent safety inspection due to the brake issue and i was inconvenienced again as a result of these issues.
Lights dimmed inside the caron dashboard and indicator lights for radio and climate controlcould not tell if the a/c was onand also the fan indicator lights werenot visible. After stopping checked the voltage and noticed it waslower then usual. It's like there was a drain on electricity somewherewhile driving the battery should be chargingi noticed this 3 times this month. Last time today 10/29/2016 while driving on hwy 288 at 60mph.
Keep stuck in ignition. No power. Had p0010 code. Changed the intake camshaft position solenoid.
While driving the whole car turned off. Steering wheel locked up, engine cut off, and light went out. This has been happening for a couple of months now. While i'm driving the car will shut off. It has done this while i have been on the highway and also in the city. This is very dangerous. Can not figure out the issue.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 40 mph on the freeway, the steering seized and the vehicle lost power without warning. The contact managed to veer the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and the key would not release from the ignition. Approximately two hours later, the vehicle did not resume normal operation. The failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer and dealer were made aware of the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 13v173000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.*pmthe vehicle was towed to do the dealer and consumer was told it was not electrical problem but block cable was replaced.
I been had this vehicle since 2018 nothing but issues few months having this vehicle i start experiencing issues with radio coming on and going off for no reason so took it to get looked at the said it was from wiring in the passenger side seat that was causing it so i paid $400 to get that fixed. But still was and is having same issues with electrical and now my heat comes on by itself even when the knob is in the off position. My passenger side seat belt warning goes off even when no ones in the seat. And to top it off my car been running bad engine overheating but nothing on my dashboard is telling me that but i can smell burning from my engine coming through my vents and it's exhausting. I have been to many shops to get it looked at but they keep saying nothing wrong no codes where coming up nor was my engine light on. But as of 3/29/2021 i had multiple icons pop up on my dashboard and now my engine light on. So i finally got a code p228d come up and i been explaining to auto shops that's something wrong because it's not wanting to pick up speed. So what can i do i'm tired spending money to get it looked at and all i'm getting from people nothing is wrong with your vehicle. But there is truly something wrong with this vehicle and it does this no matter where i'm at on highway, street, when i'm idle it's a loud noise and i can feel the heat from the engine coming through the floor of my vehicle
When driving my malibu it seems to have a short circuit when i turn the wheel even the slightest. I have changed the batteries checked all the wires and everything seems fine. I have figured out even when i'm driving 70mph on the highway with my family in the car the power steering will go out and make it hard for me to even turn. I have read online that this is happening to malibu's everywhere and that gm is not willing to make it a national recall because it must be happening while they see the car. So i guess i have to wait for me to crash? to see that the power steering gave out on me along with the rest of the electrical work on the inside of the car.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the electrical system shorted several times. The dealer was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. In addition, various warning indicators flashed on the instrument panel. The dealer indicated that the subwoofer was draining the power. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin and failure mileage were not available.
The contact owns 2013 chevrolet malibu. While parked, the contact attempted to start vehicle but the vehicle would not start. The contact attempted to charge the battery however, the vehicle would not fully charge. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure. The contact was informed that the battery charging system needed to be replaced. The contact then drove the vehicle to tropical chevrolet (8880 biscayne blvd, miami shores, fl 33138) who stated the failure was an engine failure and not a failure to the battery charging system. The battery was replaced however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.
I looked up on previous recall before i even bought the car new and seen the part in question was replaced before i bought it, under recall campaign number 13136 or 13142, what the car is doing is the exact symptoms as listed in the recall, it losescharge and dies on the highway, i have contacted gm and tghe dealer i bought it from and was told it was replaced once, and is no longer their problem, i seen on another site that if the recall part is again faulty, that they are responsible, so are they? this has happened in oct 2019 and nov 2019 stranding my daughter for hours.
My car keeps losing power. It starts with the radio flashing on and off. Then the steering locks up. The car sometimes shuts all the way off. It starts back up but it will shut off while driving. I purchased the car may 2019. It has happened several times. Most recently 9/16/2019. Driving the radio flashed the steering wheel tightened. It didnt shut down. But it when through that process like 5-6 times back to back. When researching the issue i see my car is not the only car having this problem. It appears to be a wide spread issue with the 2013 chevy malibu. It should be addressed.
I came to a complete stop at a stop sign and my car shut off. I turned it back on and it drove. I was at a red light and my car started to stall and shut off. This has happened a few times. I was on a local street. I searched this up on gm website and quite a few people have had the same problems with no resolution
Instrument cluster goes out and is available for inspection. It first went out in the middle of driving 80 on the freeway with others in my vehicle. I have taken it to a point s mechanic who has confirmed the issue and can be easily recreated just by turning the car on. Nobody has inspected other than a mechanic because i did not know that was even an option. No, there was absolutely no warning to indicate the issue, only the check engine light would work and that issue has been temporarily resolved. Due to research, i, along with many others, have come to the conclusion that it is a fault in manufacturing where one of the resisters in the cluster was not soldered correctly causing a failure in connection. I believe there should have been a recall on the equipment, especially seeing as how common this issue is and that the product isn't even made/sold anymore. It is upsetting to see the ratio of 2 investigations compared to over 700 complaints.
While driving, service air bags ,service anti teft system,warnings come on, a/c,radio shut off aswell as gas ,speed odometer,all gauges shut down.
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.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering seized and the vehicle experienced a loss of electrical functions and power. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
Since 2015 car has experienced engine speed problems,wiring issues and every 5-6 months the car is in a chevy dealership,they say its fixed but then its back in the shop
I got my car 6 months ago, and now my car steering wheel locked , and lost battery voltage , i'm getting message to service wheel steering system ann battery charge system
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.
Camshaft actuator solenoid was replaced under special warranty. Check engine light came on again after this was replaced. Was told it was now the intake solenoid. This also should have been covered under the same warranty. Was told it would cost 258.00 to replace.
Key fob is too sensitive, especially on the trunk button.keys are in my pocket, and if i bump up against something, the trunk is open.when you are in public (say a public park for a family reunion) and need to store large valuables in your car, where do you store them?in the trunk.well what happens if you bump something and your trunk pops? those valuables get stolen.the fob should have the trunk button inset into it, require to press two buttons simultaneously, or require you to press the trunk button twice for the trunk to open.i believe that this is a chevrolet design error.the day that i bought my previous chevy car (2012 camaro) this same thing happened.just so happened there wasn't anything in my trunk with the camaro.but it did rain and my trunk was full of water the morning.this seems like an easy fix, and i am sure that i'm not the only person with this problem.sucks to see my mom lose a coach purse and wallet, personal and business debit cards and checks, medication, and cash while on a family vacation.
I am or have experienced similar problems related to multiple recalls for my 2013 chevy malibu, yet i when attempt to get the repairs for the recall i'm told they're aren't any connected to my vin. If that's so, then my vin[xxx] and others like it should be added to the recalls. My malibu has been or is experiencing the issues brought up in recall #'s 50490, 50491, 13136, and 12212. Now why am i stuck having to pay out of pocket for things that are known in a recall. This is very disturbing to me. Going forward, should i succeed in getting this recall accepted, i don't need to here that it may be out of warranty. That wouldn't be fair either. As the prior owner couldn't have had the work done as a recall because the vin wasn't in the system in time to be done before any restrictions or warrantyexpired.as i am making this complaint, i am in the process of getting the repairs done and would appreciate being reimbursed for all expenses incurred. As i wait for a favorable response.thank you,[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Multiple times while since i've had it it has reduced engine power ( stabiltrak) on me while driving. Just recently check engine light came on with codes reading for camshaft actuators failing and pcm failing. The car chugs will driving and has even died while operating.
Vehicle was traveling at highway speeds when all power cut out on sept 5, 2018. Power restored within 10 seconds. Took to dealer on sept. 6. No problem found. On sept. 21 the vehicle lost power 3 separate times all at highway speeds again.
The vehicle will not start. Everything is dead on the car, no power no interier lights, nothing. The dealer could not seem to find a problem.the car is out of warranty now and, it continues to have the problem.
The mechanic states it may be a condition in which the generator control module (gcm) may not function properly. The battery wouldn't hold a charge and then suddenly it was charged and driving as normal, the battery indicator light was on the entire time.they cannot find anything wrong with it now, but stated there was a recall and thinks that is what is wont with my vehicle.also the stop/start feature is not working at all on the vehicle.it acts like it will cut off intermittently.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving at any speed, the power steering ability seized and the vehicle shut down and then restarted. In addition, the service power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to classic lawton chevrolet (8308 nw cache rd, lawton, ok 73505, 580-280-2800) where it was diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure recurred and was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.
The contact's friend owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while her friend was driving 10 mph, the battery saver warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled and shut-off. Unable to restart the vehicle, the contact took the battery to an independent mechanic who informed her that her battery function was operating at full capacity and was not the cause of the failure. The contact then called chas. H. Jenkins and co. (307 nc-42, ahoskie, nc 27910) where she was informed that there were no recalls on the vin in relation to the failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign number: 13v173000 (electrical system) which she linked to the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
I started my car this morning it started funny then died but started right back up then the service stibilkl track came on . But after a couple min it went away so i backed out of my garage and started to work went about two miles noticed that the fan for the heater was not working the the power stearing service light came on kept driving the the service battery system light came onafter about 12 miles the dash lights went out the i could smell something getting warm then the car engin stoped costed in to the parking lot got out there was nothing put the chargere on the batterty it started but not sure if to drive it home after charging or not. I see there was a problem with the modual on that year of cars but mine never had got fixed or nothing. So not sure what to do it has right at 100000 on it now so no warenty. I called the chevy garage they have no idea what could be wrong but it just wories me smelling somthing getting hot
I was driving my car and stopped at a red light. When the light turned green the car stalled when i attempted to accelerate. Smoke then started rising from the hood. About 5 minutes later flames starting shooting out and the entire front end of the car was engulfed
Out of the blue car looses electrical power, radio, power steering, etc. Then comes back on. Car shut down completely will in parking lot. Brought car into dealer said they would update the programing per bulletin. Car was good for two days then happened again. This is a serious problem, hope they can fix. Gm needs more scrutiny...
Starting in october 23, 2017 got in the car started it and it started but dashboard lights did not come on. Proceeded to drive home the dashboard never came back on. I got in the car the next day the dashboard lights came on.. I took it george matick chevrolet on october 24, 2017 and they were unable to diagnose anything, the car continued to do the same with the lights blinking on and off including the signal light while driving until one day the dashboard was completely black and the battery died completely down and i had to have the car towed to george matick chevy on january 31, 2018. Once again they said they couldn't diagnose anything boosted the car and that's it. Still to this day the car continues doing the same and the dealership is saying nothing is wrong. I feel unsafe and believe this is electrical and wonder if the car will catch on fire. I also wonder if it will start up every day and what is going to happen when i drive it. Every single day it is doing this. I keep contacting the dealer and they basically are saying if the machine cannot do anything they cannot help me. I want to know if there is another way this issue can be checked or if i have to trade in a car that i just got over a year ago. They want me to bring it in and keep paying for diagnostic testing to tell me nothing is wrong. I am no mechanic but i do know that the dashboard instrument panel indicator light signals etc should not blink while driving and the dash should never go black while driving. Please help me because i am really afraid to drive and cannot get anyone to understand this is a safety hazard when you cannot see your speed, gas level, etc. In addition when signals are blinking and going crazy for no reason the car behind me could hit me. So this happens now in motion every single day on streets, highways. Turning or going straight.
My 2013 chevy malibu has been having power and/or electrical issues. I have took it to the dealership numerous of times, but the issue is still ongoing. When i steer left or right, my car powers down and the steering wheel locks. Some times the car radio screen and dashboard lights flashes on & off. The only way to make it stop is to turn the car off and back on. I can be driving down the road and the car will shut down and power off on its own. It is extremely dangerous, but that is the only transportation i have right now. I am not sure what is going on and i have seen numerous of complaints from people with the same issues. Please investigate.
I drove four hours to buy this car get there its pour rain do test drive around block buy car get ready and leave and stop at gas station cause its out of gas well passenger rear tire had 5 lbs of air in it fill it up get on highway and car starts shaking like crazy and is all over the road car lot is close and so is rental place so i drive home and have texted owner to tell him to get tow truck at my house in morning to pick it up i didn't want it and he did reason im writing this is i told him how bad this car was and i looked on there site and its back up for less than i bought it for that car is way to dangerous to be on the road
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the steering wheel seized with the battery not charging message displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated she was unable to remove the key from ignition. Additionally, the windows failed to operate as designed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the gear-box was repaired and an unknown fuse was replaced. Three days later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic and was repaired for the same electrical failure. Despite the second repair, the failure recurred with the battery warning light illuminated on the instrument panel while her husband was driving at 30 mph. The contact's husband had the vehicle towed back to the same independent mechanic and was informed that there was another electrical short in the fuse box. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was stationary, the doors locked on their own and the contact could not exit the vehicle. In addition, the ignition key became stuck on more than one occasion. The vehicle was taken to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
Since april this has happen 3 times. I would start the car and with everything turned out, the heater comes on full blast. The first time, it scared me. I have to turn the fan on all the way then turn it back and turn the heater on full blast and back off to get it to stop. I took it to a dealership yesterday.may 6 2014 they put it on the computer and found nothing wrong. For being a new vehicle, this should not happen. What is the problem?
I purchased a 2013 certified pre-owned chevrolet malibu from a chevrolet dealership in november of 2014.i was satisfied with my purchase for a few months with no issues until i started having problems with the electrical.my first frightening experience was traveling on the interstate exiting onto a highway via a cloverleaf.while merging onto the highway, i lost all power, including power steering.luckily no one was in the other lane, as my car veered across the line, into the other lane.the power came back on a few seconds later.i brought my car into the dealership where i purchased it, however they were unable to pinpoint the issue. They scanned the vehicles system for error codes, cleared the codes and sent me on my way.since this initial issue, my car loses power randomly while driving, parked, using my turn signal, turning left, turning right, etc. The power steering goes out, the dashboard and vehicle display monitor go black.some instances it will flicker, other times it will shut down completely.i have had it towed from my driveway as i have been unable to turn it on and towed from a retail parking lot. I have had the car inspected by the dealership 4 times and a separate privately owned garage twice, with no resolution. I contacted gm/chevrolet regarding the issue and a case number was given to me.they had me bring my car to a chevrolet dealership. After their inspection, the dealership stated it was the positive battery cable that is malfunctioning.i reached out to chevrolet again about a resolution and they indicated the vehicle is outside of warranty so no repair support will be provided.if this issue would have been resolved within the initial inspection, the certified pre-owned status of my vehicle may have covered repairs.my concern is the larger impact of others experiencing the same issues and getting the same response by gm.
Less than 99,000 miles... Radio light flickers off and on. Vehicle goes dead at red light, stop sign or whenever vehicle is not in motion. Took vehicle to dealership and replaced the engine computer module as requested. However, problem still exist but more worse. 'service power steering' light came on while driving on a city street but before i could make a safe turn, it became too tough to steer almost causing an accident. Battery good, alternator good..no one really knows what's wrong with the vehicle.
When driving the car the radio panel, air conditioning, control panel and power steering goes out. When driving over 45 mph on the highway, the engine will not stop. However, when driving 45 mph or below on city streets, the car will shut completely off and i will have to restart the car. Everything goes complete off. This has been an ongoing issue for several months now. The car has had this issue while in traffic and i was hit from behind. Fortunately, we were pulling off from a stop light and the impact was not enough to cause an injury. I have researched on youtube and online and there are several other consumers with this exact same issue. Also, the check engine light never comes on but it does say service power steering and service stabili trak. Sometimes when the car is not moving (parked) it will also cut off. Once, i went to start the car and it would not start and it would not allow me to remove the key. I tried making sure the car was in park (which i knew it was because it had been parked for hours) but nothing would move. I almost had it towed and then out the blue everything popped on. Chevrolet advised that they "think" it could be the battery cables and the fuse box but cannot guarantee that this will fix the issue. I have already paid 167.00 for them to "tighten" the cables and tell me what they "think" may be the issue. I also have video of the car while having this issue but it is not in the format allowed for upload. The last time it had this issue was today 07/28/2017.
When driving, specifically at night, all lights flicker off, while driving or sitting idle.also when i put on the turn signal, or just make a turn, stop, accelerate.there is no reason, just happens, the lights flicker off.all of the lights, including the screen.all the lights go completely out for a few seconds then come right back on.twice the car has turned off, all the lights go out, then they come back on, but of course the car is still off. Luckily the first time it happened in my driveway.the second time, however, i was on the road, with my kid in the car.we were at a red light and the whole car turned off. The lights came back on but i had to turn the car back on.i have been reading about this issue on several different forums and gm should make this a recall before someone is hurt or worse.
The passenger airbag sensor has gone bad making it extremely dangerous to drive with a passenger in my vehicle because anything electronic on the dash will turn off, as well as the a/c and radio etc. This is an extreme safety hazard. I've seem numerous complaints about this airbag sensor issues yet everytime i've checked, there is no recall for this problem. The sensor randomly went out when the car was hardly 3 years old, that is not normal. I don't understand why gm has not done a recall for this. This could result in dangerous accidents or death of a passenger.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle started to slow down on its own. The check engine warning indicator illuminated and the heater activated. In addition, a strong burning odor started to emerge from the vents and all the warning indicators flickered on and off. The vehicle decelerated from 35 to 5 mph. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical harness was not making contact. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred five times since the first week the vehicle was purchased. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.
Safety risk:the entire electrical system shuts down while the car is in motion.radio and dashboard lights go out and the power steering fails.this malfunction occurs randomly both on highways, street driving (stop-start), while making left or right turns and reversing out of parking spaces.i have taken the car to the dealer from which i purchased the vehicle (schumacher chevrolet in clifton, nj) 3 times and they claim they cannot replicate the problem on test driving. On the 1st visit they said it was the radio and replaced a part. On the 2nd visit they said it was the battery, which was replaced yet the problem persists. My malibu is currently in the shop and they called and of course, they don't know what the problem is.in addition to the electrical failure, the "service front camera" light will display and after the last event, i selected the voltage reading on the electronic dashboard panel and watched the voltage meter fluctuate from 13.6 to 14.1 as i was driving, and it remained at 14.9 while stationary.this problem is extremely dangerous and i pray that no driver gets hurt before chevrolet takes action to figure this problem out.i had no idea that so many other 2013 vehicles were similarly affected.i am going to report this issue to general motors and i hope others continues to do the same.
2013 chevrolet malibu (lt) has been experiencing serve electrical issues. This highly dangerous defect i have been experiencing as well yet there is no recall! first the my link/navigation/radio module would shut off and come back on. While this occurs, the battery voltage would jump down then jump back up. I called chevy/gmc and they recommended to shut the car off, remove the key, open the driver side door so the computer can reset itself.it continued to happy through the course of couple hours then finally stopped and was working from over the course of 4 days. As of yesterday the vehicle completely shut off, entire touchscreen module shut off, and turned back on in a split second. Once the car turned on, the steering wheel was completely tight, almost locked, and we would barely turn into our driveway while in motion on a 25pm street. Thank god i was not coming off a highway or driving fast like reports of this issue like other consumers but this is dangerous. I am terrified of this vehicle and will be taking it to chevy. There are over a hundred complaints and videos i saw after i looked up if this issue was common, which it appears to be, online. This issue needs to be on the recall list because this can cause accidents and someone can get seriously injured.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was operated, the steering column seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to the long hammer auto dealer for the ignition switch. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to the dealer, but a diagnosis was not determined. The contact stated that the failure occurred approximately eight times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
The car was having interment electrical issues with the turn signals, and radio going off and on. Now, the radio stopped completely, and the turn signals do not function. I have a low battery after testing. Is this part of the generator module recall?? it is very unsafe for my daughter to drive, as there is nothing lit up on displays anymore.
While driving vehicle at various speeds the electronics and power steering will turn off causing and turn back on. This also occurs while making turns without warning.
While driving my vehicle on a highway going 65mph, it suddenly stopped,locked up, and would not turn on. The electrical panel goes off and on when it wants to. Sometimes the car will not steer and it gets really stiff. Have taken it to the dealership numerous times and they have told me that they find nothing wrong with the car. I know something is wrong with it and it is dangerous to operate a car that all of a sudden shuts down and locks up. This can kill someone. There needs to be enough complaints for gm to fix these cars. No one can fix them but we are stuck paying for them still and risking our lives.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle suddenly stopped moving and was unable to change gears to move off the roadway. The failure occurred without warning. An independent mechanic was able to go to the location and serviced the vehicle by replacing the alternator assembly; however, the failures continued. The contact stated that the stability control warning indicator flashed, various other warning indicators and gauges flickered, and the steering wheel became inoperable. Once the warning indicators had gone off, the contact was able to maneuver the steering wheel in either direction; however, the failure was getting progressively worse. The contact also stated that the key was unable to be removed from the ignition. The dealer (vaden of beaufort, 103 robert smalls pkwy, beaufort, sc 29906, (843) 525-4100) was contacted to schedule an diagnostic appointment. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
On numerous occasions my 2013 malibu has lost power causing a steering issue. It could be while driving, turning, stopping or accelerating. The car will lose power to the touch screen radio causing the screen to go black, then i lose the steering momentarily and then everything will come back on. This can happen once or sometimes it continues to happen which causes the service stabilitrack warning light to come on or the service power steering light to come on. This has also led to the car stalling and losing all electricity and then starting back up right away. The more electronics you use such as the blinker causes the problem to get worse and usually ends up in the car stalling. I have taken it to the dealer four separate times for this issue and nothing has been fixed. I have not had my car more than a week since august 22,2016 because i refuse to drive the car until it is fixed. The dealer is focusing on my after market remote starter which is wrong seeing there are many of the same occurrences listed on tis website.
While i was driving the car kept shutting off and throwing it into theft mode...this happens on daily basis now and i'm scared it will cause an accident due to the continuous shutting off in the middle of driving in certain speeds...i see there is recalls on this which i do keep getting the anti theft deterrent system error message in my main screen when this happens. When will there be a recall for this on this year & model because i see so many complaints about this online?
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu.the contact stated that while driving at any speed, the electronic screen blanked out, the engine shut down and the steering wheel seized.the vehicle was driven to the dealer.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was49,968. Updated 12/01/16*lj*****updated 12/22/16*ljupdated 7/9/18
This 2013 chevy malibu is like a metal death trap, in my opinion. I'm noticing a lot more issues with the electrical system. The car (as i'm driving) will completely shut off; the radio will first shut off, my dashboard will go black, and my steering wheel will lock up. Usually i can tell when it's going to happen, because when i'm at a light, i can just see the lights on my dashboard flickering, so if i have time, i will turn it on and off real quick. Sometimes when i do that though, my car won't turn back on. But, when it does work, it's just a temporary fix and will start again once i start to drive. This will happen multiple times a day. I will try to turn, and my steering wheel will just lock where i cannot control my car as i'm driving. Several times this has almost caused an accident. When i'm on the highway going 65-70 mph, i can't control my car for 5-10 seconds, let's just say it's one of the scariest moments that you can have while operating a vehicle. One time it happened, i almost hit a man on his bicycle. I've called chevy, they don't know what's wrong. Apparently there's no open recalls or bulletins for this issue. When i take it to get it checked, they can never find an issue. Does someone need to get seriously injured or killed for chevy to address this?
For no apparent reason the vehicle will stop and the electric controls will go off (lights, display indicators and signals)....car will stall as if i have turned it off with the ignition switch for no reason while i am driving. No warning whatsoever and have plenty of gas. I have to sometimes stop in the middle of traffic until i can regain some control of the vehicle. And at that point it will seem as though it is not fully functioning because all the indicators are displayed. (it seems that there is something wrong with the computer system).....
Car shuts off and restarts on its own even while driving......been having problems with this since purchased but always told its the battery.....i have went through about 3 batters since purchasing in 2015....the other night it started shutting down little by little, power steering went, ended up with no inside lights, tail lights or headlights while driving on the highway......almost caused a collision.....this is very dangerous yet as many complaints as i have read about this identical problem, still told no recall on my vehicle and dealership is my responsibility.....this is not the first time the car has had to be towed for not staying cranked after these episodes.
Trunk opens automatically when key fob is carried in pants pockets..i've tried shielding the fob, but it is just to sensitive for normal use!!! i got different fob, but it still opening my trunk, & i don't realize it, till i return to car...my car is not in a garage, & inmornings, the trunk is wet from snow or rain.. Plus:anyone could steal from mytrunk all nite long !!!!
This is my second complaint considering this issue. Loss of power steering, radio goes black, gauge cluster goes black. Since my last complaint this has occurred no less than 15 times with two very close accidents. This is becoming a very dangerous vehicle. And i plead with you to open a recall thank you. It has now occurred on both city roads and highway speeds. It seems to get worse when the turn signal is used.
The car shuts completely off when driving. The steering wheel starts to lock in different places as you turn. All electronics shut off and sometimes cannot be restarted for days. You can be sitting in park and turn the steering wheel and it will still lock up. Not at the stopping point of the steering. Even if you try. A little. I also have a video of it happening it will not let you turn it at all. Unlock losing power steering makes it harder to turn but still possible. With this it stops completely like the car is shut off. When you switch your turn signal on and then turn all electronics and car shuts off until you turn the signal off or let go out the steering wheel. I have almost wrecked 4 times with kids in the car. I have personally read other people. Not just a few but at least 200 other people with this same problem. Currently looking into legal action against this before someone dies in a wreck because nobody wants to issue a recall.
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.
2013 chevrolet malibu. Lawyer on behlaf of consumer. The consumer experienced four separate incidents which put the vehicle out of serivce for repair for over 30 days. Would like car replaced or bought back. *tasix months after the vehicle was purchased, the consumer started experiencing serious problems with its functionality. The vehicle would not start or would shut off whiel being driven and would not re-start. The dealer was unable to correct the problem.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to joe firment chevrolet, inc. (37995 chester rd, avon, oh 44011) where she was informed that she had a defective generator control module. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 13v173000 (electrical system) and notified the manufacturer. The manufacturer informed her that the vin was not included in the recall and referred her to nhtsa for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.
Vehicle looses power causing the traction light to come on, power steering to go out, vehicle becomes hard to steer and eventually goes dead. Happens randomly.
Often times as i'm driving down the road my whole dashboard will turn off and turn back on. More recently when i started my car in the morning the dash lights wouldn't turn on and all the gauges were stuck down as if the dash never turned on.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled and the traction light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (ourisman chevrolet of marlow heights 4400 branch ave, marlow heights, md 20748) for diagnosis. The diagnosis was the vehicle needed replacement hubs. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred with the power steering light illuminated. Within a few months, the vehicle was taken to (ourisman chevrolet of bowie 16610 governor bridge rd, bowie, md 20716) and the diagnosis was the vehicle needed a replacement battery however the failure continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no solution. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Engine power reduced continues to show up after several fixes including an engine replacement many times i will be driving and the vehicle will turn off or slow down to dangerously slow speeds as low as 10 miles and hour. This is a constantissue and other malibu drivers are experiencing.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the electrical system intermittently stopped functioning, which resulted in a loss of power steering, abs functionality, and the windshield wipers operated independently. The failure occurred without warning. The failure occurred approximately eight times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the solenoids needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but not repaired due to the manufacturer's denial of the claim. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact attempted to start the vehicle, but it failed to start. In addition, the check engine and battery warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to viva chevrolet (5915 montana ave, el paso, tx 79925, (915) 247-2086) where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in any recalls. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 35,200.
Touch screen goes black, lose sound, randomly lose power while driving, car completely stalls at stop as well as while driving, steering wheel locks while driving going straight or in the middle of turn, all this happens at random times doesn't matter how far and how long, no trigger has been found, dealership can not duplicate the problem. Car will lock key in the ignition and will not release for a while and no electricity works.this is a safety hazard and car was released back to me because no issue was found. Testing was done and found no issues with my car. This has been going on for a few months
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged when the accelerator pedal was applied and there was a constant loss of power. The contact had to constantly pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to coyle chevrolet buick gmc (1801 broadway st, , in 47129, (812) 218-1100) and serviced under the warranty. After the warranty expired, the dealer diagnosed and replaced the sonly , sonly bolt, sonly generator, air conditioning compressor, flushed the coolant, replaced compressor kit(2), and performed additional repairs. However, the failures still occurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available. .*bpconsumer stated transmission was not the problem. Cam-actuators have dust which causes a car to flutter or die. Consumer told the mechanic that was not the problem there areof complaints with this same problem. As of 5/15/19 car is still in the shop.*jp
This happened two days in a row i was driving me so me turning a corner and my car just stopped steer wheel locked up could move the car or nothing near had an accident i'm a petrified because i don't know when this god happens again i vaule my life this recall seriously needs to be looked into i worked hard many long days to save to get this car just for it to turn out bad i seriously need help with this life threatening issue.
The seat will not function properly and gets stuck in position, currently the back is tilted nearly all the way back and will not tilt back up
Steering ecu, instrument cluster, and center stack all reset while driving intermittently. These incidence have occurred numberous times and gm does not know the root cause. When an event occurs the driver looses power steering for a brief period of time. This has happened while making left hand turns, on the highway, and while stopped.gm released a technical service bulletin to check ground points on the negative battery cable this does not solve the problem and this is a serious safety concern. I have released production level software for numberous tier one suppliers that have gone into a variety of ecus. To me it seems like all of the body control modules have lost power. When checking car complaints this same behavior has been stated in over 40 reports and all reports state gm was unable to determine the cause. If an investigation has not been launched into this behavior i highly recommend it before the loss of power steering kills someone.http://m.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/malibu/2013/electrical/loss_of_power_while_driving.shtmlhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=26cz7qhvxck&feature=youtu.behttps://youtu.be/lreeo3e9jyahttps://youtu.be/kv83c7anskq
Car shuts off completely while driving. Electrical system is sporadic then shuts down.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing power loss and loss of power steering. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 57,700.
When getting gas after starting car hot air comes out of the heater vent'seven when car is turned off.at timesdoes this most of the time when getting fuel' when i turn off eng.its stops.
Vehicle moving on city street, lost power to radio, navigation system, etc., then lost steering.lost steering while making u-turn. Lost steering in forward and reverse while parking vehicle. Power to control panels shut down during both incidents. Occurred briefly on highway while traveling at high rate of speed.the loss of power and steering has become more frequent and lasting for a longer period of time. Vehicle is now at dealership for same issue. I purchased vehicle 3 months ago. My 17 y/o son uses this vehicle and i am concerned about his safety. I looked into this problem on the web and discovered that this has been an ongoing problem with this make and model. I received a phone call from the dealership where my car is being serviced. They cannot find a problem. This was expected based on what i have read. I find it hard to believe that they have never heard of this happening before especially since gm has recalled earlier models with the same problem but refuse to do anything about the 2013. You cannot understand the nervousness you feel before getting into the driver's seat unless you have experienced this yourself.for gm and dealership to knowingly allow a person to purchase this vehicle and drive off their lot with a serious issue such as this is mind blowing.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the previous vehicle owner had the vehicle repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 13v173000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the electrical warning indicator illuminated and the previous owner had the vehicle serviced at an unknown dealer. After purchasing the vehicle, the contact stated that the electrical system warning indicator illuminated again. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 62,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that all the warning lights in the instrument panel illuminated without warning periodically. The speedometer failed to display the travel speed. The turn signals and the engine temperature gauge failed to operate. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the electrical failure in the vehicle was caused by the contact's heart pace maker. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 9,900. Updated 01/07/14*ljupdated 02/04/15*ljthe consumer was advised by the dealer that the defect was longer found to be caused by pace maker electrical interference.updated 10/6/2015updated 9/8/2017
While driving on the highway my car will just shut down completely then turn back on.sometime the radio will go out with power steering, etc.it just shuts down for no reason.we've replacement the battery cable several months ago as we had the exact same problem and it worked for about 6 months.if i use my turn signal sometimes it will shut down and turn back on.did it about 20 times today on the way to work.with my two small children in the car with me.i am usually driving around 65 to 75 mph when this happens.
Instrument panel powers off while driving, says service air bag, service tire monitor system, service theft deterrent system.radio powers off also with message that says lost communication with telematics module. Air conditioner powers off also. Last from anywhere from 1 min to 20 mins. Not showing speed odometer, gas, or rpms on dash board. Happened to me about 20 times in the last month while driving, feel the need to have something to be done after researching they have alot of complaints about this same problem
Blend door functions do not work properly.dual climate control only allows heat to drivers side of vehicle.passenger side blows a/c cold air no matter if a/c is on or off.periodically drivers side only works on defrost or feet only settings.have to have heat to foot setting and stuff blanket under passenger side dash to heat car in winter.i cannot defrost entire window.
While driving when i turned on ac it went full blast to heat even though setting was set low.went to dealer second time it happened changed out something however it did it again just a few weeks ago.have to turn off fan let it rest then turn it back on after a couple of minutes.worked great then.this has happened to me 4 times now and dealer doesn't know what the problem is.it's called a defect! gm needs to fix this.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was parked, it failed to start and an abnormal noise emitted from the vehicle. The contact was unable to exit the vehicle because the doors were locked. The contact had to manually unlock the door in order to exit the vehicle. All the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument cluster. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Turned the car on heat came on full blast fan and temp gage were both in off position. It did this 3 times before i could get it into the shop a week later. This car alarm also turns itself on after driving in the rain. Last but certainly not least when driving in slow traffic the transmissions downshift on this automatic vehicle is horrible it is a violent jerk down and up. My dealership continues to tell me there are no problems with the exception of the fan issue the only thing they have been able to fix. I am beginning to hate my car. The jerk scares the cap out of me i am scared one day it will just slip it is even worse when the ac is on even when stopping in normal traffic it does this and sometimes feels like i am driving over a gravel road.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to drive the vehicle, it failed to start. On another occasion, while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled, all the warning indicators illuminated, and the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to a parking lot. The vehicle was able to restart an hour later and was driven to the contact's residence. The contact called wallace chevrolet at (888) 350-8421 (located at 3575 se federal hwy, stuart, fl 34994) and was informed to schedule an appointment for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Purchased car certified pre-owned. First winter entertainment display and warning lights started to flicker randomly, and car would not reliably start. Took to dealership and they were unable to recreate the symptoms. The following winter the entire electrical system began failing upon engaging it while in motion. For example: using the the power windows, engagement of the traction control in slippery weather, using a turn signal, were all capable of shutting down all electrical options in the vehicle including the power steering. Nearly caused a couple accidents. The service stabiltrak light would also come intermittently come on. Brought to dealership again, they cleared the dash lights and reset a sensor that was showing bad in a diagnostic scan. Car ran smoothly for a few months. Showed symptoms again over the summer(lights flickering and loss of touch screen momentarily). Dealership was unable to recreate again. Now this winter the car is completely messed up again, same exact symptoms as last time. Power steering loss, full electrical loss while in motion, sometimes randomly, other times as a direct result of engaging with the electrical system as i described before. A aaa worker noticed the burning of electrical cable housing coming from the battery, i pointed this out to the dealership but they don't seem interested in it. Based on the consistent complaints about this vehicles electrical system, this car needs to be recalled and gm seriously investigated. They've already had to settle hundreds of death law suits due to this exact issues they claimed was a faulty ignition switch in the cobalt, yet this exact problem exists heavily in other models and the issue continues to be rampant in 'fixed' ignitions in the cobalts. This is a dangerous public health issue, gm needs to be held responsible
Sometimes when i start my car the air conditioner come on by it's self , while the knob is set on off.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and the electrical and power steering functionality was lost. On some occasions, the vehicle would restart on the first attempt. On other occasions, it took several attempts to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to palm chevrolet (located at 2300 sw college rd, ocala, fl 34471, (352) 484-0733) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code or duplicate the failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided case number: 9-4928351338. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was stalling with no warning. The battery warning light flashed several times as the failure progressed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer athens chevrolet (4110 atlanta hwy, athens, ga 30606, 706-549-3512) who diagnosed that the vehicle battery needed to be replaced which was replaced however after a week the vehicle had continued to stall. The vehicle was then taken back to the dealer due to the contact having to constantly recharge the battery. The dealer then indicated that the eco battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v173000 (electrical system) or nhtsa action number: aq14001 (electrical system). The dealer who sold the vehicle,world toyota, 5800 peachtree industrial blvd, atlanta, ga 30341, 1-(678) 547-9000 was contacted several times to determine if the warranty may be used to diagnose and repair the vehicle and had not responsed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure to determine if the warranty may cover the repair and if not to provide a permanent remedy to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
While driving my car shot off temporaily causing my steering to lock nearly causing an accident. It has happened a few times in the last week. The only warning is the radio shuts off. Very dangerous and reported in many forums.
Using turn signal or power windows the vehicle dies and quickly restarts.all power is lost momentarily.happens when battery voltage is below 13.5 volts.loss of power steering almost caused an accident twice.it was not wet out or raining, had been dry for several days so weather does not seem to be triggering the issue.service stabil trak warning also flashed in and cleared upon power disruption.
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
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? ihave been told the part is back ordered by manufacturer.
While driving my vehicle turned off and back on. The vehicle was stalling all the way home turning on and off. Highest speed i was driving was no more than 35 mph.
When driving my car mulitiple electrical issues occur, i will turn on the blinkers and the radio and dash lights will go out and back on. At times the car will completely lose power and i will have to turn it off and then back on. The most dangerous time i was turning left on van dyke ave in warren michigan, a large 6 lane road, when i lost all power including power steering i was able to quickly turn the key ignition off and back on again and get off the road before oncoming traffic arrived. I took my car to hamilton chevrolet dealership and they were unable to find any problems with it. I picked up my car from the dealership, after 2 weeks there, and drove to work the next morning at 5am and pulled into the parking lot at work as iparked the car, the car lost all power except this time i was unable to restart the car and had it towed back to hamilton chevrolet.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle, the check engine sensor illuminated. In addition, the vehicle would sometimes shut off while making a left turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was an electrical failure. The vehicle was then towed to cap city chevrolet (5250 e. Main st, white hall, oh), but no failure could be found. After the contact retrieved the vehicle, the failure continued. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Car will stall out and won't go at time without pumping the gas. We have replaced vacuum pump and both o2 sensors. Power steering locks up when hitting a small bump, won't start unless i moved the drivers seat up and back, if i use the blinkers my radio goes off if i use my high beams the radio freezes. It will do weeks with no issues then one day it will start acting up and does it for days or weeks. Chevy says there is no recap for that model but i've read multiple complaints about the same things so why is it not being addressed by gm
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while her son was driving at 65 mph on the highway and the gcm module failed causing the vehicle to shut off. In addition, there was smoke coming from the trunk. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer and remained in the dealer since june of 2020. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that there were no open recalls. The failure mileage was 118,000.
Car is causing the battery to go bad. When the battery goes bad the whole car starts acting up; lose power steering, steering wheel locks up, dash lights flicker until turned off, in dash screen turns off before car dies. After i bought the car three months later my battery went bad (car started acting funny and gradually declined in quality over a week's time) i replaced the battery and now 2 years later the battery is bad again. This is a dangerous car to be in as the whole car dies while driving and the steering wheel locks up on the highway. This happens while driving. It has happened on the highway, interstate, parking lot and city street. Two different batteries should not go bad before there life time. I believe this has something to do with the car itself and also the car should not be designed for the steering wheel to lock up and remain solely on the normal battery.
Several times now the car radio and electrical has just shut off .shortly there after --- the steering locked up while driving.such that there was an inability to maintain control, and the steering wheel was unable to be moved at all. This happened multiple times.this vehicle was purchased for my daughter and my grandchildren. Thus safety is a major concern.if indeed my daughter were to have been in a busy intersection when this happened today,she or my grandchildren could have easily been killed. Chevrolet dealer refuse to do anything without a recall and have said that the diagnostic would be $100.00 to perform. In my 30 years of driving experience and my husbands 22 years of active duty army service and many mechanical fixes that we have done to numerous vehicles we have never seen something as dangerous that a manufacturer would refuse to recall.this is a huge safety issue and god forbid anything happens to my daughter or my grandchildren there is now documentation to request chevrolet fix the problem,as i will be sure to hold them accountable for their negligence. We have maintained proper maintenance, there are no fault codes that have come up that will indicate an issue that would cause the steering to just lock up straight. We had the battery checked, the battery terminals checked and we keep trying to narrow down the cause. But we are now at an impasse and this is most certainly a manufacturer's defect.this is an issue that we have found on multiple forums in common with other owners. Vehicle was in motion,mid turn, city street, and unable to make the turn .would have crashed had been going faster, or had other cars been coming .
2013 chevy malibu 1ls manufactured 11/20/12, currently less than 7,000 mi.1)chrome & radio glass - when sun shines on console it blinds driver & driver must cover area with a scarf or jacket; console is beautiful to look at, but not practical from a safety viewpoint since the driver is blinded & cannot see until the area is covered from the sun. 2)when air conditioning was turned on, a blast of very hot air came out; it took a couple of times of turning the settings off & on (at least 60 seconds or longer) before the hot air stopped & the air conditioning came on.the hot air could not be immediately turned off.happened only once.3)passenger side front fender/bumper loose - makes noise, can pop it back in, but on hot days, it pops out, vibrates and makes loud noise until popped back in.4)rear windows - when down 1/2, 3/4 or fully, vibrates, makes very loud noise that sounds like tires are coming apart, causing driver to immediately pull over to check tires, the distraction & being on side of road could be a safety issue. 5)no spare tire - unable to locate a tire & rim (or donut tire) for purchase to insert in trunk tire area.no can of goop, also goop only lasts for 6 months & must be discarded & new can purchased. Not good when stranded in inclement snowy weather or out in the hot desert & must wait for tow truck.i like my chevy malibu very much, it has been able to handle rough gravel/dirt roads in inclement weather, snow, & highway travel.i plan to take it to the dealer shortly for an oil change & to take care of these issues.what i don't like is that i am unable to turn the driver airbag off (i sit less than 12 inches from the wheel & am concerned that if it were to deploy i would be killed) & that the vehicle is fairly low to the ground, making speed bumps & getting out of businesses where there is a dip onto streets difficult.
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
My electrical system will shut down at any time. I have seen that this has happened to many others. After many trips to the dealer they cannot fix problem. I was on highway at 70 mph when power steering went out. This has happened to many others also. Gm will not admit this is a very dangerous problem. I hope it don't take someone to die before they do something if that hasn't happened already .. Please help....
The charging system went completely dead while driving. I had no power steering everything went black no speed, no lights, i couldn't even turn on my hazards while i was sitting in the middle lane of the interstate hoping i wouldn't get killed because of this. Why is there no warning to let you know your battery and charging system is dead. Why is this not a recall from chevy? please advise.
2013 malibu ls same problem as eco has been doing this for awhile now voltage dropsenging stalls power stering brakes everything shuts offalso does this when you turn turn signals on radio every thing shuts off this is a factory problem that need to be fixedthis could cause someone to get hurt or killed no control when everything shuts off does this at different speeds
Car radio turns to black along with dashboard cluster display, steering may or may not work depending on the severity of the computer restart. In severe restarts theradio is neither on nor are any climate control options. The problem seems to occur during low acceleration or at idle.
I have a 2013 malibu lt with 52,000 miles on it. Last month on the 20th of november service power steering warning started to flash on the information system. When that happens my doors would lock and my car would stall. However; unlike most other consumers who are having this problem my steering wheel didn't get tight and i did not lose control of my car. I could not do more than 40mph and sometimes if i hit a bump in the road service power steering would come on and the doors would lock and the car would stall and then go back to normal. I took my car in to genesis chevrolet to see what the problem was. They had my car for about a good 4 to 5 hours. They then came and informed me that they could not find anything wrong with my care because, no codes where popping up and the mechanic tried 4 times but could not duplicate the situation i was having. It is now december 11th and i am still having the same problem. I just drove to work today and went to make a right turn down the street leading to my job the service power steering flashed again ,the car stalled ,and the engine light came on. This time the car slowed all the way down until it came to a complete stop. Even though my car had come to a complete stop it was still on and running. My radio still worked my heat was still on and i still could shift my gear shift. I put the car in park turned it off for about a minute and then started it back up.when i started it back up the engine light had gone off and i was able to accelerate my car and pull into the parking lot of my job.
Fire in the tail light that also got some of my trunk. The fire stopped 1/4 inch form the gas tank.
2013 chevy malibu electrical problem. All dash electrical went out and key could not be removed from ignition. No spedometer, gas guage, temp, etc. Drained battery and new battery.
The dash keeps going out. Not letting you see your speed nor gas available in tank, etc.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a failure covered under the warranty; however, after the repair, the vehicle began to experience many malfunctions. The vehicle's bolts on both the front passenger and driver seats were detached. When the seats were adjusted, the uni body frame of the body moved. The contact stated that the uni body frame was able to be moved manually. In addition, the electrical systems failed without warning, which sometimes caused the vehicle to stall. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but they refused to assist. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
I have a 13 malibu ltz but as i'm driving the car completely shuts off and comes back on in the middle of me driving. I had it sent to a shop they diagnosed it but found nothing said the key was possibly a problem. I went to the dealership and got a new key so for a month or so the issue was fine. I started driving again and as i have my blinkers on i'm getting ready to turn and the car shuts off again.. I'm in 5pm traffic this is scary but as the car shut off the wheel lock it cuts right back on. I took it to the dealership and they said my battery since it wasn't changed in awhile so i have the battery replaced. The car was fine now two months later it did it all over again.. I'm getting ready to turn and again everything shuts off in the middle of driving then cuts back on. I'm very frustrated i pay a car note and insurance and i don't have money to get this problem fixed.. There are soooo many complaints i just wish it would be recalled and fixed. It's very dangerous when this car shuts off in the middle of driving when there are other cars around. I'm scared to drive it but it's my only car and i'm paying notes on it. If i had the money to trade it in i would!! this all happened on a city street when there's cars and traffic .. Sometimes it happens when i'm driving but mostly every time when i'm turning. Everything shuts off the whole car it's scary.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 50 mph, the windshield wipers failed and caused the instrument panel lights to flicker. The failure continued until the instrument panel dimmed completely. The dealer diagnosed that there was a loose battery cable. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued intermittently. In addition, while turning the vehicle, the wheels seized and the instrument panel lights dimmed. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The contact notified the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 34,200.
"charging system" engine lightkeep 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.
Mientras el vehiculo esta en movimiento el motor se apaga. Esto comenzo a ocurrir hace un mes .. Es una situacion muy peligrosa
My 2013 chevrolet malibu headlights specifically the right passenger side light keeps going out, i've replaced the bulb, and eventually i had the wiring inside fixed because it was exposed. I bought the car certified pre-owned from the dealership and never realized until recently that the electrical wires that lead to the bulb socket were cut and then twist tied back together and wrapped in electrical tape, instead of having a complete rubber tube cover around the outside and being one continuous uncut piece the way it should be. So i had someone at a car shop try to fix it but now the light is going on and off again. I've seen many chevrolet vehicles on the road with the right passenger side low beam headlight out while the left one continues to work fine. There are plenty of reports about this same problem by many other owners on the internet. I'm not the only one with this problem, and a costly safety hazard. A recall needs to be made.
Used switch to roll down passenger window, touch screen went black, came back on maybe after 30 sec or so. While drivingtouch screen occ black out, all electronic go out , no turn signal, no digital speed, power steering. After fueling went to start car, it wouldn't start, no lights no power at all, did this three times in one day.i hadn't had car thirty days.
Vehicle occasionally loses power when in traffic or reduced speed, stabilitrak malfunctions consistently, initiating "limp mode", power steering went out this morning as my speed reduced.
My chevrolet malibu shut off on me in the mid of the way and i almost go into a accident with my children. Took it to the dealership and they can't find out why my car is doing this.
When driving, the car will shut off for about 5 seconds and then come back on fine but the wheel and the brakes lock up.it will randomly do this. It happens on normal side streets as well as on the interstate.i have also had it happen while sitting still in park.the car was turned on but the radio would blink and the air stop and then after about 6 seconds it will start again like normal. However about 4 times it has had major episodes where all of the lights will blink (like i was restarting the car), the wheel locks up, the brakes lock up, the car acts as if it is in neutral and then about 6 seconds it will jerk like it's going into gear and once i pull over and restart it, it may happen again or it may be fine for a while. It has shown on the screen on these 4 times words of "check power steering or stabilitrak warning" it's very scary.i've almost wrecked 3 different times because the wheel locks up and i was in a turn when it did it.the last time it happened i was traveling with my young children and we were almost rear ended by an 18 wheeler on the interstate at rush hour traffic.i feel like i'm driving a death trap.i took it to the shop that the dealer advised me to take it to.they say it is the ecm.the dealership is not willing to pay for it since it's not covered under the manufacturers warranty.i've had this car since october and its been in the shop 5 times for this and overheating.i'm in the process of contacting gm about this issue because i'm not the only one having this trouble.it's extremely scary and it needs to be corrected before someone is seriously hurt.it's a hazard not only to me as the driver and the children that i carry in my car daily,but the other drivers on the road because when it happens its without warning and the car completely locks up.
The radio shuts off. The climate control goes haywire. And the steering locks up. This has only happened whle the car is stopped. But reading all the hundreds of complaints it seems to happen at any time. This has happened multiple times.something needs to happen immediately before there are fatalities.
All electrical inside car goes out or on and off while driving. All dash gauges, speedometer, gas gauge, radio, heat/ac, turn signals, etc. Car still runs but nothing on inside works.
If the key is removed without the transmission in park, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting , increasing the risk of injury
Car keeps powering off while driving inside panel lights turn off then car powers do and goes back on
Expressway.the radio blacked out, stopped playing and then the car started shutting down-everything!steering went out, radio, lights, blinkers, etc.i took it as slow as i could all the way home and got onto back roads.this proved to be even more hazardous-every time i turned the steering wheel it would start to shut down again & again, all the way home.i took the car to the dealer-fixed but now happening again.sometimes it happens quickly and recovers quickly enough that the engine is not involved.my warning sign is that the radio cuts out and the screen goes blank.that's when i know to prepare myself. Sometimes that is all that happens.other times it's major! i look for an escape route-can i get off the road quickly, are there other cars around me, brace both hands on the steering wheel, slow my speed and pray.2/10/19, i was driving 55+ mph on a 2 lane road.it was a fast radio out, fast engine wind down and out of power and door locks went on and off.there was a driveway for me to pull in to and assess the situation.engine then engaged and things seemed back to normal.i continued home, had 2 issues but i was going slower as i was aware this may happen again.i pulled over and continued each time.i had to stop at the store and was pulling into a parking spot and the car was trying to shut down and steering went out more than once until i finally got in the parking spot.drove home,parked.i went into the house an read the manual.i decided to go out and check my fuses.key fob did not work.doors were unlocked, got in car, put key in the ignition and car was totally dead.key would not come out of the ignition.my husband called tow truck in the am to jump.car would not jump so he had it towed to dealer where it is at this moment.i am afraid i'm going to be killed or cause someone else harm if they end up crashing into me because of the quick shut down and loss of steering!!!
Ac control not send signal to ac compressor. Stuck in heat on last setting i had the control on. I bought new ac compressor because was told the ac compress has power but not working. After replacing the compressor problem still was on going now told ac is not sending message to compress to turn on.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving in inclement weather, the defroster and air conditioning unit ceased to function. The vehicle was taken to phillips chevrolet (1730 torrence ave, lansing, il), but was not diagnosed due to limited staffing. The contact stated that the battery was replaced and the fuses were checked, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 49,519.
I was riding in the car with my wife and cousin heading to her brothers house.we had just drove from out of town after visiting some family members and was taking my cousin back home.while driving i notice the car electrical system acting up it would say i needed to put air in the tire or the back tire was not functioning correctly. It also would say i needed to put my seat belt on when it was on.but this was not my biggest concern my wife while driving ran off the road a struck a tree head on.had she had been driving faster then what she was going i fell as if she would have been severely injured.the airbags never came out and this was a concern because who knows how many vehicles are affected by this.i thank god that her injuries were not that serve as well as my cousin and i, although pain will heal the pain of losing a love one will never heal. So i ask that you look into because this is a safety concern, i know if had my wife been told that her airbags may or may not deploy she would have never brought the car.......
I was on the on ramp, behind another car driving to get onto the highway when we both drove through a big puddle of water.the car in front of me stopped and the water came over the hood of my car.my car then stalled and i coasted to the left side of the on ramp.my car would not start.the other car continued driving.no water entered my vehicle.
I'm having issues in regards to the transmission control module.i only have 55 k miles in my car and transmission shouldn't be giving out
Instrament panel speedometer, tachometer, gas, etc.. All are out. It started going out and resetting and and coming back on then it all just shut off completely. I cant get an inspection sticker because of it. I was told it could be instrament cluster? help..its my sons car and im trying to help get it fixed
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.
When driving this vehicle with ~111,000 miles on it.the infotainment center continually rebooted, causing drops of bluetooth connection and pauses in the ac.the instrument panel stayed working, but lights turned off.this happened about 6 times in a 20 minute drive on the highway.after exiting the highway and executing a turn the reboot happened again, however the power steering locked up making the car unmanageable.thankfully nothing was hit by the car!after this incident, driver was rightfully freaked out and won't touch the car again until this is resolved.one week prior the car rebooted once and the engine idled oddly, turned car off and on and worked fine for about a week, then the above incident happened.
The entire instrument panel cluster would turn on/off on it's own at random. At first the issue seemed to happen the most when the environmental temperatures were lower. The entire instrument panel has now completely stopped working. None of the gauges or lights on the instrument panel work. Due to this issue, i am unable to know my speed, fuel level, mileage, temperature, battery, etc. This creates a hazard when driving.
When you are driving the electrical system cuts off, making it hard to steer and affecting other electrical controls such as: touch screen, lights, and control panel. The system usually shuts off for a brief moment when utilizing power locks, turn signals, and power windows. Recently, the engine won't start but after waiting for a few moments, it starts up again. This has been going on for the past 8 months
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that various warning indicators flashed on the instrument panel, including the air bag warning indicator. The dealer indicated that the vehicle would need to be diagnosed and there was no air bag recall to address the repair. The dealer replaced the battery, but the air bag, traction control, and check engine indicators randomly flashed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was waiting on the diagnostic results. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
While driving 385 miles from home the dashboard battery light comes on. We had just replaced the battery 1 month prior to this event. Turned the center screen to the volt meter to watch the car slowly drain the new battery. The voltage would go down, then go up, but never as far as it was before the decline. Pulled the car into a supercenter parking lot and lost all power steering, all power brakes, there was absolutely no warning this was going to happen, thank goodness i got off the freeway. At 80 mph there would have been no control. We had just enough engine to limp the car into a parking space and avoid getting hit by other cars in this busy parking lot. Bought new battery tester, new battery, and tools to the sum of $250.00 make necessary repairs in parking lot. I had no choice, we were stranded far from home in 97 deg. Heat. Turned north to head home, while watching the car devour a brand new battery. Once again the volt meter from 14.4 volts to 13.5, then back to 14.3 to 13.4 the new battery was going to have a short life. We made it 50 miles on the freeway and the volt meter was down to 11.8 from a new 14.4 when purchased. Turned to the nearest town 35 miles east. Worried the car was going to shut down on a two lane highway traveling at 80 mph. Hoping the steering would not go out with out warning again. The scariest situation i have ever been in, there was no where for us to go if it did. Made it to a local auto parts store, just to find out that in 85 miles the car had drained the new battery we got a jump start and limped to a local hotel. Once again having to pullout onto a busy highway with no steering, no brakes, and no way home. We called a family member and they set off on the 5 hr drive to come tow us home. We rented a car dolly and pulled our broken car the entire way home. It sits in the drive way as i type this giving no codes for me to follow.
The generator control module (gcm) not function properly. Causing a gradual loss of battery charge and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light. Battery has been replaced due to the malfunction of module that is causing loss of battery charge.
At various times while driving-whether parked, actively driving, at a stop sign, turning, backing up- my cars power will flicker and the engine shuts off causing the steering to lock. This has done this to me quite a few times, almost causing an accident on more then one occasion. Sometimes it will do it as often as 14 times in a 25 minute ride. No lights such as the cel or anything come on beforehand to indicate that theres a problem when it happens. I've taken it to a mechanic twice to have it checked out and he sees no obvious reasons why it would do this, and there are no codes to pull to explain it.enough people are having this same issue it should be made a recall and looked into! it's not safe to drive a vehicle like this that can shut off and the steering locks at any given moment. The 1st time this happened was june 5, 2020 and almost every day since.
Car stalls when stopping at stop signs..when turning lose power lights, radio, and steering. Has happened 4 times this year..
When driving, the car will suddenly stop and lose power.it will restart again but will not have power steering.this happens on city streets,because of the problem we have kept it off highways.unknown the cause,there was a recall about this happening but per the vin it was completed.we have owned the car 7 months.
While vehicle is in drive, the car radio will turn off, power steering is affected (very difficult to turn wheel), lights on dashboard all come on and if backing up the rear camera will not work. Repair shop cant figure out, tested electrical, battery and alternator. Scary lots of others posting very similar problem needs to be addressed!!
This car and news that always sunny allah stop our vehicle batteries dead city alternating battery particles at 09:00 so generator alternatives last call it in the battery was charging 50 picked up yesterday and today the car the same thing over andstop in the middle stream stay in your dead no power at all
States ac auto off due to high engine temp when starting car first thing in the morning during winter times, check engine light comes on temperature guage broke, car shows fluid in overflow for radiator, oil levels fine, power car off and fan keeps running with key removed from car, can't tell if engine is vet heating blows luke warm air but all fluids remain normal, theft monitor light comes on occasionally is this an electrical issue? no recall open related on going issue, won't drive to avoid blowing a head gasket, water pump is in tact no issues nor no oil or fluid leaks- help!!!!
2013 chevy malibu ltz car shut down while driving on highway at 65mph no warning. Plenty of fuel.radio and signal lights stopped working first. New battery put in, worked for a month. Same thing while driving through intersection. Husband unplugged battery and plugged back in. Worked fine for a few days. Today it wouldn't start no power at all. Unhooked battery and it started again. This is not the first complaint on this and needs to be investigated. Someone is going to get killed.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the instrument panel blacked out without warning. The panel illuminated again after 40 miles of driving, but the failure recurred three times. The contact called weber chevrolet at 314-485-9902 (located at 12015 olive boulevard, creve coeur, mo 63141) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
The car engine stalls, locks go up and down, panel lights go out, power steering is disabled, rpm gauge revs up to 7000+, then engine comes back on.this has happened multiple times nearly causing crashes and causing extreme anxiety.the service department says no error is stored on the car computer and they cannot duplicate the incident. After 2 days in the shop, i got my car back, drove 378 miles and the incident happened again. It has occurred with every member of my family. I want to be taken seriously or i will contact an attorny before someone gets injured not afterwards.
Eco hybrid gcm needs to be replaced. It's a recall for it but they said it doesn't cover this one.but it has the same problem.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the instrument panel flashed off and on. In addition, the contact attempted to make a turn and the steering lost power. The service warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at: george matick chevrolet, 313-531-7100, where a multi point inspection was performed and the power steering module was also reprogrammed. The failure recurred. The same dealer was contacted and a diagnostic testing was recommended but not completed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall and referred the contact to the nhtsa. The failure mileage was 63,060.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the instrument panel lighting would inadvertently dim or flicker. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 75 mph, the service battery and engine warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure recurred on eight different occasions. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to restart each time. The vehicle was taken to dyer chevrolet ft. Pierce (4200 south us highway 1, fort pierce, fl 34982, (772) 461-4800) where it was diagnosed that the generator control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 188,000. The recall was for gcm generator control module. Updated 9/26/18
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the electrical system failed. As a result, the power steering seized. The failure recurred numerous times. In addition, the ignition switch failed to release the key and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and the sensor circuit was replaced in the camshaft. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact believed that the wiring under the driver's seat was faulty. The contact stated that the vehicle shut off in traffic, but was able to restart. The contact also noticed a burning odor earlier that day. Byrider cedar rapids (3837 1st ave se, cedar rapids, ia 52402, (319) 866-7179) initially claimed to have repaired the wiring harness during a previous visit one week after the vehicle was purchased. The dealer later admitted that they did not repair the wiring harness. The contact owned the vehicle approximately one month. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The contact called camp chevrolet cadillac at 866-568-0669) and was quoted a total repair cost of $288. The failure mileage was 133,300.
Door locks engaging and disengaging randomly while driving, headlights turning off and on randomly while driving, car starting while parked in garage (no remote start). Dealership replaced bcm, could not guarantee this fixed the problem. Indicated they had never seen the issue before. Within 2 weeks, all issues repeated themselves. Returned to dealership. The dealership kept the car for 2 weeks and then called me and left a message to pick it up as they could not find the issue. When i called back, the dealership said "it was a good thing you haven't picked up the vehicle yet, it started on its own 3 times this morning". If i had picked this vehicle up, the issue would have happened again while i was at home. Case has been filed with chevrolet customer car, and sufs (gm global safety). No action has been taken. No engineers have been sent down to look at the car from gm headquarters. After the car started on its own at the dealership, they changed out the ignition switch, but again, cannot guarantee the issues won't reoccur. Car was returned to the dealership for a third time on may 2nd after the headlights turned on and off 3 times on the way to work on may 1st. After having the vehicle until may 10th, i was informed that the dealership could not find an issue, and i should pick the car up as they could not diagnose the problem if they do not see it. The response from gm has been a joke. The car is not safe to drive. I cannot drive it at night, and cannot part it in my garage, as it could start and cause my entire family to die from carbon monoxide poisoning, or could overheat from running in park while we are sleeping and start a fire. I cannot in good conscience sell the car either. So, i am stuck with an unsafe vehicle that general motors will not take responsibility for. My concern is that there may be other vehicles on the road with the same issue.
After about a month with my car my bluetooth system went out and would not let me connect, then after switching to the actually usb port to play music and talk it still will not connect.
Multiple times while since i've had it it has reduced engine power ( stabiltrak) on me while driving. Just recently check engine light came on with codes reading for camshaft actuators failing and pcm failing. The car chugs will driving and has even died while operating.
Car randomly losses power at any speed. During this time, i am unable to control the car. The power steering is off. This happened to my wife as she made a left turn on a green light on bell road, az (a busy road). There is no way that this should be taken lightly.
Sometimes it happens when i turn on my blinker others its random but the car stalls and the radio turns off along with the power steering.
While driving my 2013 chevy malibu on the highway & turnpike, i was driving approx 60-70 miles and hour and then out of nowhere the vehicle decreased speed down to 30 mph and also had me cause an accident with the drivers behind me.the check engine light then came on and a message "engine power has been reduced".i was able to pull the car over; however, this is a danger and should be resolved as still this continues to occur since i have contacted general motors and advised of the safety issue.still have not seen a recall on this issue yet which i was shocked.i asked the gentleman if there have been other complaints and he stated yes.so i am very shocked that this issue has not been resolved.my vehicle now is out of warranty and still mechanics do not know what is wrong and can not fix this issue.i do not feel that ihave to pay for parts that this vehicle does not while they try to pinpoint the problem.literally the mechanic at day chevrolet during the diagnostic just said to lets start somewhere and see if that resolves the issue.i don't believe i should have to pay for parts that may or may not resolve the issue.since then i now have more lights popping up regarding traction stability, parking break (which was replaced and did not fix the issue) track control, etc have come up and seems to have disabled my anti-lock brakes.could someone pleas contact me if there is a solution for this if someone is aware of what part or parts will fix this defect.
Car will stall out and won't go at time without pumping the gas. We have replaced vacuum pump and both o2 sensors. Power steering locks up when hitting a small bump, won't start unless i moved the drivers seat up and back, if i use the blinkers my radio goes off if i use my high beams the radio freezes. It will do weeks with no issues then one day it will start acting up and does it for days or weeks. Chevy says there is no recap for that model but i've read multiple complaints about the same things so why is it not being addressed by gm
I was driving to work going about 45 to 50 miles per hour on the highway, then my vehicle stalled, vibrated, and wouldn't go past 30 mph. Reduced engine power signal came on and traction control light and engine light came on. I then exited onto the feeder and coasted to work.
My 2013 chevy malibu has been having power and/or electrical issues. I have took it to the dealership numerous of times, but the issue is still ongoing. When i steer left or right, my car powers down and the steering wheel locks. Some times the car radio screen and dashboard lights flashes on & off. The only way to make it stop is to turn the car off and back on. I can be driving down the road and the car will shut down and power off on its own. It is extremely dangerous, but that is the only transportation i have right now. I am not sure what is going on and i have seen numerous of complaints from people with the same issues. Please investigate.
When operating my vehicle when i'm at a stop sign or a red light or stuck in traffic the car completely dies therefore i have to put it in neutral or park to restart the car which is dangerous while i have children with me at the time or even by myself while in heavy traffic.
The abs light has come on stating that i did not have stabil track control anymore.this happened when i was entering a busy road when i spun tires on some gravel on pavement road surface. It happened when i spun tires on a icy road driving atabout 35 miles an hour due to road conditions. It happened when i was driving down a dry pavement state highway at 65 miles an hour.a total of three times.every time it was the same problem but different wheels.it has happened with lr, rr and rf wheels part replaced was 13589507w-(s) wheel bearing assembly. The problem is the encoder ring which is part of this assembly is cracked,pieces gone or the whole thinggone. There was not a problem with earlier versions of this encoder ring.i understand that this part will be on the new 2017 models and that it will affect the computer even more than the 2013 version with some features suchas cruise control.
Right rear wheel hub failuremileage 46,937
My fan keeps staying on after my car has been turned off. I have taken it to the dealer three times now.this week my check engine light came on, my car signaled that it was overheating, and i needed to idle my engine.the temperatureguage went back and forth from cold to hot.i was told at the last trip to the dealer they hadfixed everything and i had a lifetimewarranty.now there is this problemwhere i cannotturn on the defrostor the car will think it is over heating, but thereis no smoke and it can be in as little as 30 seconds afteri start my car.the panel where the rear camera gets warm but no heat comes out of the vents. My concern is the vehicle will ignitewhile i am driving.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stability assist warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that they would call the contact back, but they had not. The failure mileage was approximately 118,899.
Vehicle looses power causing the traction light to come on, power steering to go out, vehicle becomes hard to steer and eventually goes dead. Happens randomly.
My 2013 chevy malibu lt1 eco is a hybrid. One day driving to work my power steering started going out. As i kept driving, because i was close to work, my car would gradually start dying. Suddenly while driving my car died on me and my power steering was completely gone. I had to struggle just to get off to the side of the road. I almost got hit trying to pull over. Seeing how its a newer vehicle and well maintained i don't see how this isn't a mechanical problem with a faulty part. Calling around to the chevy dealership mechanic shops they are saying its the alternator generator that comes with hybrid vehicles. After looking online i've seen a lot of people are having this same issue with faulty parts and even some were recalled, i don't see why chevy is not recalling this vehicle to get this problem fixed. It's just putting drivers at risk. I drive on a highway that has heavy traffic from logging trucks. If my power steering would have went out while a logging truck was coming towards me, i could have been killed along with my passenger.
The car will stall while pulling into traffic or at a red light or stop sign. After mmseveral stops it drains the battery completely. No problems when driving long distances on the interstate. Very dangerous. L
Car dies without warning while driving. Restarts itself after a count of 3. Will die completely when standing still and all the lights and windshield wipers go off. The computer does not register the dying.i lose power steering if in a turn when it dies.it starts with the radio. Dealership can't find problem and can't seem to recreate it.no diagnostic trail to follow.
When you are driving the electrical system cuts off, making it hard to steer and affecting other electrical controls such as: touch screen, lights, and control panel. The system usually shuts off for a brief moment when utilizing power locks, turn signals, and power windows. Recently, the engine won't start but after waiting for a few moments, it starts up again. This has been going on for the past 8 months
Is been a few times when i'm in a light and when i'm about to take off the car like holds up and it doesn't wants to move forward unless i hit the gas harder or just park it and shut it off and is been smoking trough the a.c. In less then 6 months i had to repair sertain stuff 3 times. First i took it to replace the fan assembly hybrid battery and a new hybrid battery the oil filter and the oil gasket cause it was leaking oil and update the software. I took it out in 3 weeks it was back in the shop cause i had to replace the timing chains and high pressure fuel pump and preform a system scan wich found that there is a mechanical issue with the engine and also the high fuel pressure was making slot of noise. And put a new high pressure fuel pump a high pressure fuel pipe. I spencer a few dollars on that. I took it out it was ok till it started growing smoke trough the a.c again it keeped holding back on me in the lights and it shuted off on me twice in were i had to hit parking and shut off and back on so it can work. And finally woke i'm driving on south 95 in 60mph the car started smoking trough the a.c then it made this loud noise in the motor so when i pulled over on the highway i see that all my motor oil had spilled in the floor and the motor started to smoke like crazy and the car indicated me to shut off motor. I had to tow my car home and park it to get it fix again. But is crazy cause in less then 6 months all this happened and is still parked to b fixed.
I was driving on the highway going 70mphand the car lost power and the service stabili track and reduce power messages came on and slowed down to 30mph. Thank god i got to pull over safely.my son andi had to be towed home
Takata recall i have my car for less than 6 month dashboard is dead it jumps on and off from time to time , services lights are coming on , my steerling wheel is pulling to the right i can't let it go with it pulling and almost causing a wreck on the road
3/20 i was going 35 when it lost power and brake.onstar towed to dealer 4 days later was told it was traction control and fixed. 4/29 going 50 and lost power, and braked to 28 mph. Onstar again towed to dealer has sat there for 24 days and counting with no resolution from gm. This is a 2013 chevy malibu.i am currently looking to have it declared a lemon.
A few times that i have been driving my car, i have experienced issues with the car turning off and losing power steering and control while in motion. The whole car turn off and wheel locks up, preventing me from being able to control the car. Countless searching through forums led me to find many people who have experienced the same issue. And from the forums, many claim the reason for these problems happening is faulty battery cables that gm that doesn't want to admit. This is a safety issue because i have had my car turn off while driving on the highway and in the city. And i'm not the only experiencing this issue. It's widespread among 2013 chevrolet malibu's.here is a link to one of many forums taking about this issue:https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t33502_ds916791
Having problems with the eassist system. The auto stopfunction cause the car to stall and stop and shake sometimes while driving and stop at the light or stop sign i have to drive in manuel mode to drive the car. If the car not in part of it's neutral the car has rolled backwards off the parking pad. That happened just one time to me. After reading about other people reporting this, i keep the safety break on. Also i read about the recall on the e assist . I'm currently having the same issues but my vin number is not included. I got the car used and only had it for a little over a year.
Loss of power a lot. Auto stop feature makes a strong fuel smell. Burning and smoke coming from front right side under hood. Bought this car a month ago.
While driving, all electronic systems shut off. The engine is still running but the gauges, power steering, traction control, everything. Anything electrical shuts off. It's happened on the freeway going 60 mph and on residential streets only going 15 mph.
*takata recall* while driving on highway steering became difficult to handle car began to shake in a jerking motion felt like wheels were going to fall off. On top of that took car to dealer ship and they didn't handle issue until my second visit to see if it would be covered under warranty i had to pay 100$ and find out my stability service light, and light and traction control light are on due to a rear bearing hub being broke and the sensor not being able to detect speed causing my rpm to be as the technician called it drive erratic and transmission is not shifting until 4-6,000 rpms. Also needs a fuel injection, and they mention a front turn signal being out which i never had any indicationor knowledge of my headlights not working properly. Also, began talking to chevrolet as i was on their sight and seen recalls which i hadn't been notified and wonder if some issues that are occurring are from previous recalls that were believed to have not affected me? is that possible? i am a full time student, in debt with loans and car payments as i don't get any support from family. The steering issue occurred very badly and suddenly on 3/13/2017. Stabilitrac service warning lightabs and traction lights have been on since february 15 went to dealership on 20th they said they would look when i mentioned it, the issue wasn't looked at or even noted just may need 2 front tires. Currently at 75,259 miles i got the car in 2015 with about 45,000 miles. Do have documents from the two visits to the dealership and one visit from another mechanic. Also didn't realize a recall or issue has occured with a solenoid as my engine light went on and after taking it to a mechanic shop versus the dealership i paid 400$ and found out that was recalled at one point prior to me owning the vehicle.
My gauge cluster started malfunctioning 2 weeks ago while sitting in car on parked position. Kicks on for about 30 minutes then will go black doesn't matter if i'm driving. My gm mechanic ordered the part but still has not arrived, there are other complaints for the same issue and this problem has not been corrected it seems up to this year. How am i supposed to fix my chevy if i cannot get the part. This is unacceptable.
This happened two days in a row i was driving me so me turning a corner and my car just stopped steer wheel locked up could move the car or nothing near had an accident i'm a petrified because i don't know when this god happens again i vaule my life this recall seriously needs to be looked into i worked hard many long days to save to get this car just for it to turn out bad i seriously need help with this life threatening issue.
Takata recallthe lights on my dash kept going in and out while i was driving and while stationary. While my car was off, with no key in the ignition,the gauges would make clicking sounds and bounce up and down about an 8th of an inch. The lights on the dash would stay off for days at a time, making it impossible for me to see how fast i was going or how much gas was in the car. Sometimes the lights would click on for about 30 seconds and then the speedometer would be stuck at the last speed i was going at, for days, without showing anything on the digital speedometer. When i took it to get looked at, no codes were found. My car kept dying while i was driving, went and had my battery and alternator tested and they were 100% fine. Car dash lights started flashing on and off while i was going around a curve. Check engine, oil, wiper fluid, gas light, everything flashed on and off, then my steering locked up, causing me to go off of the road and hit a tree. My car was totaled.
Abs warning light came on along with message to service stabilitrak.
Purchased this 2013 malibu lt in august of 2016. After about a month, i started experiencing power failure and power steering loss while driving. On some occasions, the electrical issues and power failure is triggered by engaging the turn signal. Searched youtube and discovered that dozens of other 2013 malibu owners are experiencing the exact same issue. The scary part of this issue is that the car stalls out completely without warning while driving at any given speed. And when this happens, the power steering goes out as well. This has happened about a dozen times since about a month after purchase august 2016; the last experience was on this past friday, july 7, 2017.this is very dangerous as i have already experienced two near-miss accidents. I've read several posts of others who have spent money on diagnosis and repairs only to discover that the problem reoccurs. I don't have the money to waste on fruitless repairs as i'm still paying a note plus full coverage insurance on this vehicle. I don't know how many complaints that it will take for something to be done about this serious problem, but something needs to be done in a hurry.
While driving the vehicle the car powers down. The radio turns off, lights on dash goes out and power steering locks up. If driven over a speed bump or pothole all electrical componets power down. I was driving and put my signal on, the vehicle shutdown and steering wheel locked until it rebooted itsself. There is no difference on street, highway nor speed. When it looses power there is no way to alert the nearby drivers with hazard lights as everything has been shut off. On going matter, has been to dealer multiple times and different locations
When driving the car the radio panel, air conditioning, control panel and power steering goes out. When driving over 45 mph on the highway, the engine will not stop. However, when driving 45 mph or below on city streets, the car will shut completely off and i will have to restart the car. Everything goes complete off. This has been an ongoing issue for several months now. The car has had this issue while in traffic and i was hit from behind. Fortunately, we were pulling off from a stop light and the impact was not enough to cause an injury. I have researched on youtube and online and there are several other consumers with this exact same issue. Also, the check engine light never comes on but it does say service power steering and service stabili trak. Sometimes when the car is not moving (parked) it will also cut off. Once, i went to start the car and it would not start and it would not allow me to remove the key. I tried making sure the car was in park (which i knew it was because it had been parked for hours) but nothing would move. I almost had it towed and then out the blue everything popped on. Chevrolet advised that they "think" it could be the battery cables and the fuse box but cannot guarantee that this will fix the issue. I have already paid 167.00 for them to "tighten" the cables and tell me what they "think" may be the issue. I also have video of the car while having this issue but it is not in the format allowed for upload. The last time it had this issue was today 07/28/2017.
While driving (on multiple occasions) on city streets my car experiences multiple electronic failures including.. Flickering display screen, loss of my link radio system, shut down of power steering, and warning displays of need to service stability system. When it first occured i was turning right in a city intersection loss of power steering led the wheel to lock and this lack of control almost forced me into another vehicle, i was forced to slam on the brakes and stop in the middle of the intersections and restart the car to regain control. It continues to display this issue until i made it to the mechanic. The mechanic also drove the vehicle and logged similiar experiences. After the issue was thought to be a loose ground in the car the problem seemed to be resolved.i emailed chevy multiple times about my concerns wondering if this was a noted problem for my car, i was told that since there was no recall they would do nothing for me. Since it seemed to be okay i let it go and continued. A couple days later while driving the car experienced another reoccurrence of the incident while driving this time only loss of radio and other displays. I again emailed chevy and took my car to the shop. I started googling to find answers where i found multiple forums with 100s of similar examples and chevy via email still continues to deny issues with the manufacturering of the car. After 10 days in the shop, hounding chevy for answers i was able to receive word of a memo from a local chevy mechanic that stated that this was a known issue for my model/year and listed potential fixes. When i informed chevy of my anger towards the memo being kept from me they replied that i wasn't allowed to have the information since i wasn't a chevy mechanic. The issue has now occured again almost resulting in another accident and my car lost power completely. I have owned this car for 3 months.
Several times now the car radio and electrical has just shut off .shortly there after --- the steering locked up while driving.such that there was an inability to maintain control, and the steering wheel was unable to be moved at all. This happened multiple times.this vehicle was purchased for my daughter and my grandchildren. Thus safety is a major concern.if indeed my daughter were to have been in a busy intersection when this happened today,she or my grandchildren could have easily been killed. Chevrolet dealer refuse to do anything without a recall and have said that the diagnostic would be $100.00 to perform. In my 30 years of driving experience and my husbands 22 years of active duty army service and many mechanical fixes that we have done to numerous vehicles we have never seen something as dangerous that a manufacturer would refuse to recall.this is a huge safety issue and god forbid anything happens to my daughter or my grandchildren there is now documentation to request chevrolet fix the problem,as i will be sure to hold them accountable for their negligence. We have maintained proper maintenance, there are no fault codes that have come up that will indicate an issue that would cause the steering to just lock up straight. We had the battery checked, the battery terminals checked and we keep trying to narrow down the cause. But we are now at an impasse and this is most certainly a manufacturer's defect.this is an issue that we have found on multiple forums in common with other owners. Vehicle was in motion,mid turn, city street, and unable to make the turn .would have crashed had been going faster, or had other cars been coming .
I have had problem with the 2013 malibu since i purchase it on october 22, 2015. On october 07,2016 me and my child almost got hit by a 18 wheeler getting off the interstate. I ran in the ditch to avoid having a accident. I look in the dash of the car and it stated that engine power is reduced and when i push the gas down it told me engine overspeed. The car is park now because i do not feel safe.
I was driving my 2013 chevy, malibu with 46,901 miles at 80mph on the interstate when my car started loosing power and became uneasy to drive.the engine service light, stability track light, and engine power is reduced was illuminated on the dashboard. Prior to this incidence, my engine and stability track lighting would come on at random making the car difficulty to drive.i would take the car back to the chevrolet dealership only to be told that the tech could not replicate/duplicate the engine light/stability track coming.the dealership had me to purchase a new battery and change spark plugs, but engine light/stability track continued to come on at random.dealership advised that they could not fix anything that could not be replicated/duplicated.
Purchased car certified pre-owned. First winter entertainment display and warning lights started to flicker randomly, and car would not reliably start. Took to dealership and they were unable to recreate the symptoms. The following winter the entire electrical system began failing upon engaging it while in motion. For example: using the the power windows, engagement of the traction control in slippery weather, using a turn signal, were all capable of shutting down all electrical options in the vehicle including the power steering. Nearly caused a couple accidents. The service stabiltrak light would also come intermittently come on. Brought to dealership again, they cleared the dash lights and reset a sensor that was showing bad in a diagnostic scan. Car ran smoothly for a few months. Showed symptoms again over the summer(lights flickering and loss of touch screen momentarily). Dealership was unable to recreate again. Now this winter the car is completely messed up again, same exact symptoms as last time. Power steering loss, full electrical loss while in motion, sometimes randomly, other times as a direct result of engaging with the electrical system as i described before. A aaa worker noticed the burning of electrical cable housing coming from the battery, i pointed this out to the dealership but they don't seem interested in it. Based on the consistent complaints about this vehicles electrical system, this car needs to be recalled and gm seriously investigated. They've already had to settle hundreds of death law suits due to this exact issues they claimed was a faulty ignition switch in the cobalt, yet this exact problem exists heavily in other models and the issue continues to be rampant in 'fixed' ignitions in the cobalts. This is a dangerous public health issue, gm needs to be held responsible
Problems accelerating from stationary positions and accelerating/driving under 2rpm with lots of chugging. Occasionally stalls out when driving in reverse and has to be restarted. Occurs more often when there are high temps outside (75f and above)
Stabilitrac light and abs light came on.diagnosed both the left rear and right rear encoder ring for wheel speed sensor broken.both rear wheel hubs had to be replaced.
Service stabititi track came on last night along with traction control and arb i have owned my car less then 1 year and put 10000 miles on it
Driving on the highway and battery charging system and stability track error msg showed up. Car completely shut off and had to be towed.
While i was driving the car kept shutting off and throwing it into theft mode...this happens on daily basis now and i'm scared it will cause an accident due to the continuous shutting off in the middle of driving in certain speeds...i see there is recalls on this which i do keep getting the anti theft deterrent system error message in my main screen when this happens. When will there be a recall for this on this year & model because i see so many complaints about this online?
Dashboard instrument cluster flicks on & off while driving highway, side street or stationary no difference. Car acts as if it is being started over & over while driving. Check engine, stability control & other warnings flash. Bell dings over & over. Now 6 months later, instrument cluster doesn't work at all. No speed/oil/gas indicators. Dealership & mechanic shop can't find anything wrong during diagnostics. No codes.
On numerous occasions my 2013 malibu has lost power causing a steering issue. It could be while driving, turning, stopping or accelerating. The car will lose power to the touch screen radio causing the screen to go black, then i lose the steering momentarily and then everything will come back on. This can happen once or sometimes it continues to happen which causes the service stabilitrack warning light to come on or the service power steering light to come on. This has also led to the car stalling and losing all electricity and then starting back up right away. The more electronics you use such as the blinker causes the problem to get worse and usually ends up in the car stalling. I have taken it to the dealer four separate times for this issue and nothing has been fixed. I have not had my car more than a week since august 22,2016 because i refuse to drive the car until it is fixed. The dealer is focusing on my after market remote starter which is wrong seeing there are many of the same occurrences listed on tis website.
Drove to appointment with no issues or indications of anything wrong. Finished appointment and started vehicle, the check stabilitrak warning came on. Pulled into lane & vehicle immediately reduced power, unable to accelerate rapidly and almost causing an accident. Warning light for engine overspeed came on. Engaged cruise control, would not disengage when braking, or by steering wheel control without several attempts. Was able to slowly increase speed to 50 mph, made it home via hilly secondary roads (max 50 mph) and stopped vehicle (brake; still in drive), engine tried to go to the engine rest mode prior to shifting to park.shifted to park, engine tried to re-start and wouldn't automatically disengage attempting to turn over.shut off the engine and pulled key.would not re-start, but would crank. When letting go of key in the steering wheel column, the engine would still try to turn over on its own with a loud high pitched whine. Had to quickly remove key entirely.i have video clips together of this incident, available by email. Had new battery delivered overnight, did not fix issue. Had vehicle towed to garage and will cost $12,100 to fix by replacing long block.please help - this is incredibly distressing.
While driving and moving or using steering drive car completely shuts down. I almost had 2 accidents because of this. It happens randomly suddenly the car while driving shuts down, stereo goes off and driving steering wheel goes hard i cant use it.when i turn off the car trying to park it it shuts down and keys get locked or stuck, unable to remove keys.while driving sometimes if you turn on highlights it shuts down the car. This is very unsafe, really disappointed with general motors and chevrolet. I almost crash with other car because of this. It really is a fabric issue, there are hundreds of cases and complaints demonstrating that this is a error that gm or chevrolet needs to fix for the safety of their customers.
Problem 1: driving car at 40mph (on a city street) it begins to overheat, the steering wheel seizes then stalls out repeatedly. Take vehicle to chevrolet dealership, technician says need to replace parking brake control module (water intrusion) gm pays 50/50 payment assistance, i paid $417.23. Within a week's time several issues arise as indicated below.problem 2: while car is in motion driving the city streets the dash lights and touch screen radio (entire electrical system shuts off) for about 5 seconds then comes back on. The brief box pops up for a few seconds, indicating check power steering, stabilitrak warning light on and parking brake says it's on. All this happened, eight times in ten minutes. Then i proceed to make a right hand turn and my steering wheel locks up and i nearly hit a vehicle that was stopped at a stop light. It happens randomly but i did notice when i had the a/c on it happened repeatedly. Again vehicle is at chevrolet dealership and unable to recreate the problem, dealing with gm corporate at this time.
The electrical system will randomly shuts down.usually starts with the entertainment console,and progresses to the power steering, and eventually a full power shut down.stationary or while driving, doesn't matter, complete shut down.vehicle does restart as if nothing happened. Dealership and gm no help. This problem has been ongoing since 2018 with multiple dealership services, and 2 seperate complaints to gm. 2 near miss collisions due to power steering loss.
When driving, the car will shut off for about 5 seconds and then come back on fine but the wheel and the brakes lock up.it will randomly do this. It happens on normal side streets as well as on the interstate.i have also had it happen while sitting still in park.the car was turned on but the radio would blink and the air stop and then after about 6 seconds it will start again like normal. However about 4 times it has had major episodes where all of the lights will blink (like i was restarting the car), the wheel locks up, the brakes lock up, the car acts as if it is in neutral and then about 6 seconds it will jerk like it's going into gear and once i pull over and restart it, it may happen again or it may be fine for a while. It has shown on the screen on these 4 times words of "check power steering or stabilitrak warning" it's very scary.i've almost wrecked 3 different times because the wheel locks up and i was in a turn when it did it.the last time it happened i was traveling with my young children and we were almost rear ended by an 18 wheeler on the interstate at rush hour traffic.i feel like i'm driving a death trap.i took it to the shop that the dealer advised me to take it to.they say it is the ecm.the dealership is not willing to pay for it since it's not covered under the manufacturers warranty.i've had this car since october and its been in the shop 5 times for this and overheating.i'm in the process of contacting gm about this issue because i'm not the only one having this trouble.it's extremely scary and it needs to be corrected before someone is seriously hurt.it's a hazard not only to me as the driver and the children that i carry in my car daily,but the other drivers on the road because when it happens its without warning and the car completely locks up.
The charging system went completely dead while driving. I had no power steering everything went black no speed, no lights, i couldn't even turn on my hazards while i was sitting in the middle lane of the interstate hoping i wouldn't get killed because of this. Why is there no warning to let you know your battery and charging system is dead. Why is this not a recall from chevy? please advise.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle suddenly stopped moving and was unable to change gears to move off the roadway. The failure occurred without warning. An independent mechanic was able to go to the location and serviced the vehicle by replacing the alternator assembly; however, the failures continued. The contact stated that the stability control warning indicator flashed, various other warning indicators and gauges flickered, and the steering wheel became inoperable. Once the warning indicators had gone off, the contact was able to maneuver the steering wheel in either direction; however, the failure was getting progressively worse. The contact also stated that the key was unable to be removed from the ignition. The dealer (vaden of beaufort, 103 robert smalls pkwy, beaufort, sc 29906, (843) 525-4100) was contacted to schedule an diagnostic appointment. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Soon as my car hit 47000 mikes it started loosing power. I would be driving and the radio goes off and then i loose power steering for a brief time. Never know when it's going to happened while driving. Has done thus at least 12 times!
When driving my cars electric system will shut down. Radio goes off then lights on the dash go crazy and steering wheel jerks real hard and loss of steering for a few seconds then it allcomes back on.
Touch screen goes black, lose sound, randomly lose power while driving, car completely stalls at stop as well as while driving, steering wheel locks while driving going straight or in the middle of turn, all this happens at random times doesn't matter how far and how long, no trigger has been found, dealership can not duplicate the problem. Car will lock key in the ignition and will not release for a while and no electricity works.this is a safety hazard and car was released back to me because no issue was found. Testing was done and found no issues with my car. This has been going on for a few months
So i have a 2013 malibu lt which i had took to the dealer for a check engine light and ended up being that the cam shaft had to be replaced.now that i got my car back 2 weeks later with 33,000 miles it keeps coming up with service stabilitrak.it stalls out on me so i take it back in and they can't find anything wrong with the car because the check engine like is not on.so i have my car back and it's the same problem...at a stop the car will show service stabilitrak and then shortly after it will just shut off!!tonight driving home from work i got scared because it did it to me about 6 times and mind you its a 20 minute drive.as i turns on my lights while driving about 35 miles per hour the car did it again and seemed like it was about to just shut off in the middle of me driving it.the car slowed itself and the stereo shut off and then everything flashed as if i had just turned the car on and all the doors relocked itself.afraid of what might happen next i'm taking it in again and demanding that they research the problem and fix it...and i don't care if there is no engine light on, they need to do something because i'm to the point that i'm scared to drive my car in fear that i might cause a wreck due to my car shutting off by itself!!if anyone knows how to get this resolved so i can explain to the mechanic at the chevy dealer who says there is nothing wrong with my car..please help!!
2013 chevy malibu continues to power down while driving. Radio will shut off then electrical panel and often times it would lose complete power and cause the power steering to shut off. Very dangerous. Took to dealership 3 times they continue to finagle the negative wiring. But the problem persists. No check engine light; no fix. Something is defective and pose rlly chevy can't figure it out.
I am having a problem with my speedometer jumping,and there is also an indicater light that keeps popping on saying that my car is losing power.i've taken to the landers dealership where i am purchasing my car from six time's now to be fixed,and yet it continues to happen.
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
Car stalls when stopping at stop signs..when turning lose power lights, radio, and steering. Has happened 4 times this year..
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.
Car shuts off while driving at any speed. Touch screen goes black and power steering goes out. It happens more frequent when turning. It is unsafe because if you are driving on a curve it could cause a crash because the steering wheel will not turn. You loose control of the car.
While driving on the highway and city streets my car electrical system cut completely off while engine is still running. It jerks the car to left or right and then cuts back mlm on. Can't steer until the power comes back on if i'm driving or parked. This has happened on several occasions. Check engine lights comes on then message of engine power reduced. Have been in service several times about check engine light coming on and still cant fix the problem. This is dangerous and afraid i will get in an accident soon. Something has to be done about this.
Vehicle moving on city street, lost power to radio, navigation system, etc., then lost steering.lost steering while making u-turn. Lost steering in forward and reverse while parking vehicle. Power to control panels shut down during both incidents. Occurred briefly on highway while traveling at high rate of speed.the loss of power and steering has become more frequent and lasting for a longer period of time. Vehicle is now at dealership for same issue. I purchased vehicle 3 months ago. My 17 y/o son uses this vehicle and i am concerned about his safety. I looked into this problem on the web and discovered that this has been an ongoing problem with this make and model. I received a phone call from the dealership where my car is being serviced. They cannot find a problem. This was expected based on what i have read. I find it hard to believe that they have never heard of this happening before especially since gm has recalled earlier models with the same problem but refuse to do anything about the 2013. You cannot understand the nervousness you feel before getting into the driver's seat unless you have experienced this yourself.for gm and dealership to knowingly allow a person to purchase this vehicle and drive off their lot with a serious issue such as this is mind blowing.
Vehicle occasionally loses power when in traffic or reduced speed, stabilitrak malfunctions consistently, initiating "limp mode", power steering went out this morning as my speed reduced.
My chevy malibu stalled out on 3 occasions now. This occurs after being at a stop and applying pressure on the gas to place the car back in motion. I was nearly struck by an oncoming vehicle on 2 occasions when the car stalled out. Would have had ample time at a green light had the vehicle not stalled. Power steering is lost when this occurs. I have to power off and repower the vehicle to get started again, resulting in smoke coming out from under the hood and a smell of burnt rubber.
Random stabilitrak warning followed by engine power reduced.happens randomly while driving.second instance. First instance was on interstate in heavy traffic.lucky to not be rear-ended.
My chevrolet malibu shut off on me in the mid of the way and i almost go into a accident with my children. Took it to the dealership and they can't find out why my car is doing this.
While driving on the highway my car will just shut down completely then turn back on.sometime the radio will go out with power steering, etc.it just shuts down for no reason.we've replacement the battery cable several months ago as we had the exact same problem and it worked for about 6 months.if i use my turn signal sometimes it will shut down and turn back on.did it about 20 times today on the way to work.with my two small children in the car with me.i am usually driving around 65 to 75 mph when this happens.
I woke up and went to the store and when i came out to start the car it didn't start. The lights and radio came on and everything work except windows will not go up or down. The message center then showed message "service power steering" car wont start now and battery and everything else is good and new.
Loss of power of car it kill my factory battery had buy a new one and power steering is not working
We pd 3000 down on a chevy malibu from nimnicht chevrolet 1550 cassatt ave jacksonville fla 32210 on july 5 it was parked for three days when we bought i because i became very sick. July 8 my husband went to go to the store he got to the store the engine light came on he took it right back to the dealership. They kept it a week said it was fixed we went to get it drove it home the check engine light came on again we took it right back asked for the manager told them we wanted our money back they said they couldn't we asked for another car they said they couldn't they promised it would be fixed so it stayed there again they called us again promised it was fixed like a new one .well this was aug the 1st now they call us tell us its fixed for sure this time. We drove it home and the light came on again!!!!!this has been so stressful me and my husband are disabled he just had knee surgery. Its bout to make me have a nervous breakdown. The car nada is 8645. They charging us 22,000 we haven't even got to drive the car but home and back to the dealership i just want my 3000.00 i paid down back this car is a lemon and they knew it cause we wanted to buy a good used car and the salesman showed us that one said it was all they had. I looked on line a few nights ago on their sight they had 100s of used cars why he lied so we would buy that lemon please help us just to get our money back and the car is only worth 9000 and we having to pay 22,000 if the salesman would of shown us that we never would of bought it. We just got ripped off
Both the transmission and engine went out at the same time. I took it to apple valley motors in martinsburg wv,a chevy dealership.they contacted the third party warranty company (portfolio)and they made the dealership replace the transmission with a junkyard transmission.but when i took it in the check engine light was on and i assumed that it was on because of the transmission. But also assumed that because it was a dealership with special trained technicians that they would check all the codes and clear them before they returned the vehicle to me. Well they didn't and the check engine light was still on when i picked it up but thought maybe i had to drive it a couple miles to reset the light.well the light did go out but came back on about a week later and when i took it back to the dealerthey called the warranty company and they said that because now that the extended warranty that i had,expired 8 days prior that there is nothing they can do.i called both gm and chevy and explained the situation and neither one will assist me with the problem only because the power train warranty expired even though i have less than a 100k on it.they gave me a case number but in the end they said there is nothing they can do.no way should both the engine and transmission go bad at the same time especially with less than 100k on it.this is in addition to another complaint that i just filed with you regarding the car loosing all power while i am driving. That problem happened on both the highway at over 70 mph and in the city at slower speeds.in addition to the transmission and engine going ou, 30 days prior the hydrolic transmission lines blew out while i was on the highway and i had to have it towed and it cost me about 900.00 out of pocket because it was was not covered by the warranty.
I have kept up regular maintenance on it. The vehicle now has an issues with stalling while stopped at a light or stop sign after driving it of and on throughout the day. The chevy dealership can't figure it out and i've spent several hundred dollars taking it to other repair shops. It can be a safe issue if i'm in the middle of an interstate at a stop trying to turn and i need to accelerate. I haven't seen any recalls for this model. I have having this problem starting back in 2020...we replaced the fuel pump thinking that was the problem but nothing...it even does it when i'm trying to park
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 15 mph, all the interior lights suddenly failed to function. In addition, the vehicle was making an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment. The contact also stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the accelerator pedal felt abnormally soft. Additionally, the ignition key failed to release from the ignition switch when the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician informed that the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,700.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 45 mph, the engine power reduced warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to hamilton chevrolet (located at 5800 e 14 mile rd, warren, mi 48092, (586) 838-1537) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The vin was not available. Piir = y.
When my vehicle is idle it would occasionally idle rough. Happens most times im idling.
The car will sometimes stall and restart its self at a stop when the auto stop re-engages.
I was driving my car and stopped at a red light. When the light turned green the car stalled when i attempted to accelerate. Smoke then started rising from the hood. About 5 minutes later flames starting shooting out and the entire front end of the car was engulfed
Driving 55mph on cruise control, i heard a warning chime. Looked at dash and the words engine power is reduced were on the screen. I looked for a symbol on the dash to tell me more and saw the engine symbol was on.the car didn't perform out of character from already going 55 on cruise.nothing changed in the engine performance.i continued toward home as that was my destination and was less than 15 miles from home.i parked the car in my garage, turned off the engine, waited a few seconds, then started the engine again.the warning came on right away.i called the dealer who i'm leasing the car from but it was a saturday afternoon and they were closed. I did leave them a message to call me on monday and why. I have not and will not drive the car until i hear from the dealer and have a date and time to bring it in because of the concern the engine could power down as i'm driving according to internet forums i since read that others with the same warning said their car did slow down on a fast busy highway. This warning is in the manual that came with the car and says it is the throttle body sensor gone bad.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle completely shut off without warning. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off the highway and attempted to have the engine jumpstarted. Once the vehicle was jumpstarted, the vehicle experienced total electrical failure. Also, the key would not eject from the ignition switch. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the battery was drained. The mechanic charged the battery. While driving home, the failure recurred as the contact pulled into the driveway. After the failure occurred, the check engine warning indicator flashed. The contact called hall chevrolet buick gmc (385 w dallas st, canton, tx 75103, 903-567-8148) and was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle and no further assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 129,000.
Get engine oil warning for low level
Last summer, car would not start; replaced battery.in january 2017, took in for starting issues - found nothing.now engine light on; dealer could not assist me.driving this evening; battery light came on then total shut down of vehicle - had to tow it into dealer.
My chevy malibu stalled out on 3 occasions now. This occurs after being at a stop and applying pressure on the gas to place the car back in motion. I was nearly struck by an oncoming vehicle on 2 occasions when the car stalled out. Would have had ample time at a green light had the vehicle not stalled. Power steering is lost when this occurs. I have to power off and repower the vehicle to get started again, resulting in smoke coming out from under the hood and a smell of burnt rubber.
The car engine stalls, locks go up and down, panel lights go out, power steering is disabled, rpm gauge revs up to 7000+, then engine comes back on.this has happened multiple times nearly causing crashes and causing extreme anxiety.the service department says no error is stored on the car computer and they cannot duplicate the incident. After 2 days in the shop, i got my car back, drove 378 miles and the incident happened again. It has occurred with every member of my family. I want to be taken seriously or i will contact an attorny before someone gets injured not afterwards.
The vehicle seems to have issues with the fuel relay sensor. The vehicle push button start seems to intermittently not want to work. The vehicles or not want to start when the button is pushed to start the car. The reason i mentioned if you relay center is that it is similar to a cheap iphone that had a similar problem.
Mientras el vehiculo esta en movimiento el motor se apaga. Esto comenzo a ocurrir hace un mes .. Es una situacion muy peligrosa
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle, the check engine sensor illuminated. In addition, the vehicle would sometimes shut off while making a left turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was an electrical failure. The vehicle was then towed to cap city chevrolet (5250 e. Main st, white hall, oh), but no failure could be found. After the contact retrieved the vehicle, the failure continued. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 100,000.
I was driving on the highway going 70mphand the car lost power and the service stabili track and reduce power messages came on and slowed down to 30mph. Thank god i got to pull over safely.my son andi had to be towed home
Each time i stop at a light or stop sign my vehicle statr vibrating , my rpm starts moving and my car dies. I restart it, but my service engine light never comes on. The dealership can't find the problem without a code.
Car was jerking while accelerating happened for about 5 mins then check engine light came on
The check engine light comes on and stays on - when checked at the dealer they told me no code found for two years, then as time went on it started adding service power steering and ac/dc shut down. After numerous visits to the dealer and two major repairs, the check engine light still comes on, and the power steering locks up. On august 24, 2016, i was driving 50+ mph on a curvy road when the check engine light came on, followed immediately by the service power steering, followed by something stabilizer, followed by ac/dc shut down, to engine overheated idle engine.the power steering locked up and i was unable to steer the car and ran off the road. The car was towed to the dealer who had just worked on the car for the second time in a month, and they found no codes - no surprise! i complained to chevy for the third time at corporate level and they had denied my claim as being safety related.i find it hard to believe that a car you suddenly can't steer isn't considered a safety issues.i also find it hard to believe that chevy can't recognize that there is a problem with the 2013 malibu. How many people have to die before they address this issue?also, why are they waiting on codes when the problem is most likely an electrical/computer problem.if the computer isn't working its no surprise that the warnings are not throwing a code!common sense!also, a car doesn't throw warning lights and check engine lights without something setting it off!hence you have a problem!
While driving my 2013 chevy malibu on the highway & turnpike, i was driving approx 60-70 miles and hour and then out of nowhere the vehicle decreased speed down to 30 mph and also had me cause an accident with the drivers behind me.the check engine light then came on and a message "engine power has been reduced".i was able to pull the car over; however, this is a danger and should be resolved as still this continues to occur since i have contacted general motors and advised of the safety issue.still have not seen a recall on this issue yet which i was shocked.i asked the gentleman if there have been other complaints and he stated yes.so i am very shocked that this issue has not been resolved.my vehicle now is out of warranty and still mechanics do not know what is wrong and can not fix this issue.i do not feel that ihave to pay for parts that this vehicle does not while they try to pinpoint the problem.literally the mechanic at day chevrolet during the diagnostic just said to lets start somewhere and see if that resolves the issue.i don't believe i should have to pay for parts that may or may not resolve the issue.since then i now have more lights popping up regarding traction stability, parking break (which was replaced and did not fix the issue) track control, etc have come up and seems to have disabled my anti-lock brakes.could someone pleas contact me if there is a solution for this if someone is aware of what part or parts will fix this defect.
The contact owns 2013 chevrolet malibu. While parked, the contact attempted to start vehicle but the vehicle would not start. The contact attempted to charge the battery however, the vehicle would not fully charge. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure. The contact was informed that the battery charging system needed to be replaced. The contact then drove the vehicle to tropical chevrolet (8880 biscayne blvd, miami shores, fl 33138) who stated the failure was an engine failure and not a failure to the battery charging system. The battery was replaced however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.
Was driving along about 35 mph when car suddenly shuts off and power steering is gone causing me to almost go off the road. Very dangerous please make the recall public.
My vehicle is at approximately 42,000 miles and just recently at a stop light (my foot on the brakes) upon my slow acceleration, lightly stepping on the gas (approximately 3 mph) my car idled extremely rough and then it died. The radio remained on and the lights were on, so the only indicator that pointed me towards my car dying out was the fact that the ac cut off, steering wheel locked and the rpm went to 0. Immediately i put the car in park, switched the key to off and then had no trouble re-starting my vehicle. Shortly after, the engine light came on. Since then i had the camshaft position sensor replaced (there are two camshaft position sensors and both were replaced $117.00 usd) and i had my battery load tested as well as my alternator. Everything checked out good, but the problem still exists. What is going on???
Car completely loses engine power and electrical power while driving ! this has happened many times in last 6 months. Dealer found nothing wrong, no codes or evidence of any problems. This seems to be systemic problem with malibu and other similar vehicles in gm family according to several online websites.this is very dangerous and will kill people !!!
Water pump problems causing car to overheat and leak constantly.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving at 60 mph, the steering wheel seized. In addition, the vehicle began to overheat and then stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. All the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer multiple times, but the contact was unsure of the parts that were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
I have this vehicle for past five years few years ago i see the engine reduce power sign came up and the check engine light turn on i took it to the dealership they fixed it cost me over $1000 and then i moved back to illinois and a few months later i had the same sign and light came back up i called the dealership they said my work is still under warranty so i can take it to any chevy dealer and i took it to the one close to me another time they kept the car all day fix it and then i start driving a few months later same sign same light back up again and it seems like itā€™s an ongoing issue i have been looking around for resolution and i find a lot of people having this issue in chevy malibuā€™s
Engine power reduced continues to show up after several fixes including an engine replacement many times i will be driving and the vehicle will turn off or slow down to dangerously slow speeds as low as 10 miles and hour. This is a constantissue and other malibu drivers are experiencing.
Was driving on left lane of busy interstate when car suddenly began jerking and displayed "reduced engine power" and "engine overspeed", cel & esc lights also illuminated.car slowed drastically and almost caused an accident, driver in next lane slammed on his brakes and allowed me to slingshot over to the shoulder.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while her son was driving at 65 mph on the highway and the gcm module failed causing the vehicle to shut off. In addition, there was smoke coming from the trunk. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer and remained in the dealer since june of 2020. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that there were no open recalls. The failure mileage was 118,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the check engine and decrease in engine power warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle also experienced a loss of engine power. The vehicle was taken to haydocy buick gmc located at 3895 broad st, columbus, ohio where the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however no further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and the engine indicator illuminated. The contact also noticed an abnormal odor coming from under the engine compartment and bumper. The vehicle was taken to carmax (2070 stafford way, newark, de 19711, (302) 737-7809) where the flywheel was replaced. The diagnosis information was unavailable. The vehicle was repaired, but the contact was concerned that the repair was not a permanent remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 6,847.*no vin available updated 11/1/18
While driving the car will shut down unexpectedly, causing a panic situation!
Car shuts off completely while driving. Electrical system is sporadic then shuts down.
While pulling into a parking space in our 2013 chevy malibu with my foot on the brake, when about 1/2 way into the space i experienced an unintended acceleration by the vehicle. This caused me to crash into a bollard in front of the convenience store causing severe damage to the front end of the car. The air bags did not deploy, causing me to hit my head on the steering wheel. *dt add cpsc
Problems accelerating from stationary positions and accelerating/driving under 2rpm with lots of chugging. Occasionally stalls out when driving in reverse and has to be restarted. Occurs more often when there are high temps outside (75f and above)
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle failed to restart and the key failed to release from the ignition. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000.
I have a 2013 malibu lt with 52,000 miles on it. Last month on the 20th of november service power steering warning started to flash on the information system. When that happens my doors would lock and my car would stall. However; unlike most other consumers who are having this problem my steering wheel didn't get tight and i did not lose control of my car. I could not do more than 40mph and sometimes if i hit a bump in the road service power steering would come on and the doors would lock and the car would stall and then go back to normal. I took my car in to genesis chevrolet to see what the problem was. They had my car for about a good 4 to 5 hours. They then came and informed me that they could not find anything wrong with my care because, no codes where popping up and the mechanic tried 4 times but could not duplicate the situation i was having. It is now december 11th and i am still having the same problem. I just drove to work today and went to make a right turn down the street leading to my job the service power steering flashed again ,the car stalled ,and the engine light came on. This time the car slowed all the way down until it came to a complete stop. Even though my car had come to a complete stop it was still on and running. My radio still worked my heat was still on and i still could shift my gear shift. I put the car in park turned it off for about a minute and then started it back up.when i started it back up the engine light had gone off and i was able to accelerate my car and pull into the parking lot of my job.
For no apparent reason the vehicle will stop and the electric controls will go off (lights, display indicators and signals)....car will stall as if i have turned it off with the ignition switch for no reason while i am driving. No warning whatsoever and have plenty of gas. I have to sometimes stop in the middle of traffic until i can regain some control of the vehicle. And at that point it will seem as though it is not fully functioning because all the indicators are displayed. (it seems that there is something wrong with the computer system).....
The air bag light and the engine light came on right after i left the dealership. At that moment i really didn't know a lot about cars and the sales person told me they fixed my issue and that i should be fine with the vehicle. I can get my engine light taken care of since it was my fault, but i see so many recalls out on the same type of vehicle for the airbag and there is none for mine. I really need assistance with the airbag and i believe it is a recall.
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.
The car was in motion on a city street, my daughter was slowing down coming up to a red light. Before she stopped the air conditioner stopped blowing then the car turned off. She put it in park and was able to turn it back on. This is the second time it has turned off on its own, the first time it was when she put it in reverse to back out of a parking space.
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 speedand 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.
My vehicle had repairs last year 2 times, the engine was rebuilt almost completely. The suspension went out, the esc as well, electrical issues. Draining battery constantly. The dash showed engine running hot pulled over let it cool and it would not restart..
Car will power down while driving and it will stall at traffic lights. Have taken it in several times for this and diagnosed it but no codes display. Have paid 1000's of dollars for the things they say it is and still not fixed
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While drivingapproximately 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact restarted the vehicle normally. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
Saturday i was parking my car and the car all of a sudden stopped. The wheel locked and then the car just shut off. I had no problem restarting it. Today i was on the highway and my vehicle did the same thing.
My 2013 chevy malibu has 68,755 miles i have kept up regular maintenance on it. The vehicle now has an issues with stalling while stopped at a light or stop sign after driving it of and on throughout the day. The chevy dealership can't figure it out and i've spent several hundred dollars taking it to other repair shops. It can be a safe issue if i'm in the middle of an interstate at a stop trying to turn and i need to accelerate. I haven't seen any recalls for this model. I have having this problem starting back in septemberof 2020 up till this date of 01/23/2021.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated upon entering the vehicle she noticed an abnormal smell coming from the interior of the vehicle with warning. The contact opened the hood and noticed oil leaked all underneath the hood. The vehicle was taken to marshfield motor co located at (14963 mo-38, marshfield, mo 65706) to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired using a sealant however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving about 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was later then towed to the dealer where it was informed that the failure was a known issue and that there was no fix. The vehicle was not diagnosed.the failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.the vin was not provided.
The a/c blows out hot air. Since i've been consistently blowing it or trying to because it is summer, my car starting jerking. It might work every now and again. Sometimes, once i'm slowing down and the air is supposedly blowing, my car cuts off on me while i'm in drive. This has happened while parking the car as well as coming to a stop at a red light or stop sign. I needed to defrost my windows, it cut off on me a red light.
Damage to oil pan from coming in contact with the ground
First my dash cluster went out nothing work had a new one put in after about two week it went out again had it at the dealer they don't know why. So i did not replace it this time because i don't know if it well happen again the cost to replace is on me. Now i'm having motor is having a oil leak bad found out why the valevtrain oil control passages integrated has come apart and they will not cover it on warranty said that i did not change the oil when it came time to do i have it change all the time at the dealer when it come time when light come on to tell me. This is high dollar to paid for it as they said top of the motor has to be taken apart. And they would not let gm know of this.
The timing chain in the engine is bad and there is a loud noise.the car shuts down at a stop and will not always restart.also the gps/radio screen started going off and on and then completely went dark.
Upon exiting the expressway and coming to a complete stop the vehicle loses all power. I then must put the vehicle in park to restart it, i also have to push on the accelerator to give the vehicle gas as it will not start without performing this step.this issue has happened approximately 20 times. I have had my mechanic inspect my vehicle and he is unable to find any issues as when this happens no codes appear on a reader and no warnings are displayed on the dash.
When driving my malibu it seems to have a short circuit when i turn the wheel even the slightest. I have changed the batteries checked all the wires and everything seems fine. I have figured out even when i'm driving 70mph on the highway with my family in the car the power steering will go out and make it hard for me to even turn. I have read online that this is happening to malibu's everywhere and that gm is not willing to make it a national recall because it must be happening while they see the car. So i guess i have to wait for me to crash? to see that the power steering gave out on me along with the rest of the electrical work on the inside of the car.
While driving the whole car turned off. Steering wheel locked up, engine cut off, and light went out. This has been happening for a couple of months now. While i'm driving the car will shut off. It has done this while i have been on the highway and also in the city. This is very dangerous. Can not figure out the issue.
Trunk opens automatically when key fob is carried in pants pockets..i've tried shielding the fob, but it is just to sensitive for normal use!!! i got different fob, but it still opening my trunk, & i don't realize it, till i return to car...my car is not in a garage, & inmornings, the trunk is wet from snow or rain.. Plus:anyone could steal from mytrunk all nite long !!!!
My fan keeps staying on after my car has been turned off. I have taken it to the dealer three times now.this week my check engine light came on, my car signaled that it was overheating, and i needed to idle my engine.the temperatureguage went back and forth from cold to hot.i was told at the last trip to the dealer they hadfixed everything and i had a lifetimewarranty.now there is this problemwhere i cannotturn on the defrostor the car will think it is over heating, but thereis no smoke and it can be in as little as 30 seconds afteri start my car.the panel where the rear camera gets warm but no heat comes out of the vents. My concern is the vehicle will ignitewhile i am driving.
I was driving my 2013 chevy, malibu with 46,901 miles at 80mph on the interstate when my car started loosing power and became uneasy to drive.the engine service light, stability track light, and engine power is reduced was illuminated on the dashboard. Prior to this incidence, my engine and stability track lighting would come on at random making the car difficulty to drive.i would take the car back to the chevrolet dealership only to be told that the tech could not replicate/duplicate the engine light/stability track coming.the dealership had me to purchase a new battery and change spark plugs, but engine light/stability track continued to come on at random.dealership advised that they could not fix anything that could not be replicated/duplicated.
I was traveling on 294 south using cruise control at 70 mph when the car started losing power but all internal app lights like the radio remained on and the steering wheel was still functional. Once the vehicle was put in parked it shut off. Only issue lights that appeared 1 week prior was the abs sensor had malfunctioned on the front left tire. I attempted to jump the battery but it did not respond. Car had been parked and a friend who works on cars believes the engine is dead even though there shows 23% of oil left and no other symptoms of a blown engine. I have been goodland 2013 chevy malibu eco issues and other than potentially the starter it could be the computer that has died. I changed out the battery and it turns everything on, but struggles to crank and remain on. I came across several links regarding a recall due to computer, but honestly don't know if its even that.mechanic friend believes it could also be the ecm.
Car stalls when stopping at stop signs..when turning lose power lights, radio, and steering. Has happened 4 times this year..
The car shut off on me while it was in drive. It would not let me start back up. I called a tow truck and took it to repair shop. The mechanic stated that it is a known defect in these cars. The oil pump went out. The cost of labor alone is 1000 parts 800.
I see gm has recalled the engines on the chevy malibu 2.0 i have 104xxx miles and and the engine has been sluggish sense last oil change now there was metal shavings on injectors and i feel they have recalled others why not mine too? i had the cruise set at 72 going down the freeway and it just died.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact attempted to start the vehicle, but it failed to start. In addition, the check engine and battery warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to viva chevrolet (5915 montana ave, el paso, tx 79925, (915) 247-2086) where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in any recalls. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 35,200.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph and turning left, the vehicle stalled. A "service theft deterrent systems" message illuminated. The vehicle was coasted over to the side of the road and restarted. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic, but the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and restarted independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the input actuator and crank shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 65,000.
Car shuts off while driving at any speed. Touch screen goes black and power steering goes out. It happens more frequent when turning. It is unsafe because if you are driving on a curve it could cause a crash because the steering wheel will not turn. You loose control of the car.
The contact owns a 2013 a chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed a message displayed on the instrument panel which stated engine power was reduced. The steering wheel ceased. The contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition.the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic for diagnoses or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,833.
For the past two years my car has been consistently burning oil between oil changes to the point where there is less than a quart in the engine. As of april 2020 i have had to add approximately two quarts of oil each week in between the oil changes in order to maintain a proper level of oil in the engine. My mechanic replaced a solenoid because there was a code saying it needed replaced in april. The engine light does not come one, however the engine will click or knock loudly after driving it approximately 60 miles after adding oil to it. My mechanic stated this is an ongoing issue with the 2013 chevy malibu eco. I am aware of several people who had this same issue and eventually had to replace their engine at their cost. All owners of 2012-2014 chevy eco malibu.i have been told by the chevy dealer in my town that this is a known issue to gm and yet they will not issue a recall nor cover the cost of engine replacement. (this issue also happened with hyandui sonata's and hyundai did replace the engines for those with this issue of burning oil at an accelerated rate.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would shut off and the instrument panel gauges and electronics would turn off and on. Inaddition, the "service power steering" message illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mike haggerty gmc (9100 s. Kenton st., oakline, il) where it was diagnosed that the transmission module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and did not assist. The failure mileage was 70,000.
I came to a complete stop at a stop sign and my car shut off. I turned it back on and it drove. I was at a red light and my car started to stall and shut off. This has happened a few times. I was on a local street. I searched this up on gm website and quite a few people have had the same problems with no resolution
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the power steering indicator illuminated and the steering wheel inadvertently turned to the left. The contact stated that it was difficult to maneuver the steering wheel to the right as the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the engine was able to restart after approximately a half hour to one hour. During this time, the steering wheel operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (gunn chevrolet, 16550 interstate 35 selma, tx 78154, (210) 599-5000) several times for diagnostic testing, but a failure code could not be located. The dealer also test drove the vehicle and was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,127.
At 85000 miles my timing chain just went bad..but it also known that this happens with this car...why is this not corrected by company...that's 2000 dollars that ppl don't have....and there's nothing you can do to prevent it..... Don't have papers too prove it but...
Our malibu was just purchased with 9 miles new on january 31st and has the easiest eco feature which is supposed to shut down the vehicle at stops. Our vehicle is not shutting down. The dealership states there is no known issue, bulletin, or recall for this. Any information would be helpfulthank you. ## vin failed ##
I am having a problem with my speedometer jumping,and there is also an indicater light that keeps popping on saying that my car is losing power.i've taken to the landers dealership where i am purchasing my car from six time's now to be fixed,and yet it continues to happen.
Car is currently parked at a mechanic because i'm afraid to drive it. It began with the rpms going to 3000-4000 when barely pressing gas pedal. The car stalled after putting it in reverse nearly causing me to get hit, the engine light came on so we took it directly to our mechanic. The code for a bad cam solenoid was listed, and that was replaced. Drove it for about a week, still noticing issues with rpms, and when braking, the rpms would increase. Just had to drop it back off at mechanic because while going 30mph, the car when to 4000 rpms and the 'engine overspeed' light came on the dash, and the car was losing power. After i turned the car off, and restarted, the rpms would not go beyond 2000, and the fuel hand went to a full tank? this is completely ridiculous for a car with 70,000 miles, and gm should be held accountable. Thankfully i've not been involved in a car accident yet, but i'm fearful if i continue to drive this car, i'll not be able to say that!
Driving on the highway and battery charging system and stability track error msg showed up. Car completely shut off and had to be towed.
At various times while driving-whether parked, actively driving, at a stop sign, turning, backing up- my cars power will flicker and the engine shuts off causing the steering to lock. This has done this to me quite a few times, almost causing an accident on more then one occasion. Sometimes it will do it as often as 14 times in a 25 minute ride. No lights such as the cel or anything come on beforehand to indicate that theres a problem when it happens. I've taken it to a mechanic twice to have it checked out and he sees no obvious reasons why it would do this, and there are no codes to pull to explain it.enough people are having this same issue it should be made a recall and looked into! it's not safe to drive a vehicle like this that can shut off and the steering locks at any given moment. The 1st time this happened was june 5, 2020 and almost every day since.
The vehicle was purchased from a dealership in june of 2020.since owning the vehicle, the vehicle has had nothing but issues.major issues including a stalling/puttering vibration when stopped at a light as well as just starting the car, it has an extremely loud start and rough. Have had this vehicle in and out of the dealership multiple times including one visit taking 3 weeks with a rental i was given.the issues are still all here, including an overheating with my warning systems not giving any sort of signs or lights, onstar thankfully told me to get the vehicle in immediately as i was in the red for overheating and the fan still continues to work after the car has been off for a few minutes.a smell of burning comes from the car everyday and overall doesn't feel safe.the other issue i believe is starting to occur is with the recall of the corroded rear toe links causing major clunking noises when hitting bumps and turning.
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.
I have tried everything no one can find out why my ac does not work.
Vehile is at 61k no accidents,while increasing speed as coming on to the interstate (had not even reached 70 mph)the engine overheating warning came on, i pulled over to the side and before i had a chance to turn off the car, it all the sudden cooled down and no warning was given. Called the husband he said it had happen one other time 2 days ago. He said that it instantly cools itself down.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle jerked and the temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle was overheating. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the air conditioner was off, but a message in the instrument panel indicated that the air conditioner was on and should be turned off. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,050.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged when the accelerator pedal was applied and there was a constant loss of power. The contact had to constantly pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to coyle chevrolet buick gmc (1801 broadway st, , in 47129, (812) 218-1100) and serviced under the warranty. After the warranty expired, the dealer diagnosed and replaced the sonly , sonly bolt, sonly generator, air conditioning compressor, flushed the coolant, replaced compressor kit(2), and performed additional repairs. However, the failures still occurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available. .*bpconsumer stated transmission was not the problem. Cam-actuators have dust which causes a car to flutter or die. Consumer told the mechanic that was not the problem there areof complaints with this same problem. As of 5/15/19 car is still in the shop.*jp
My car continues to lose power and with it comes so many electrical issues. Brake assist wont disengage, no power beyond engine idling, and the service battery charging system continues to pop up even though it and the battery in the trunk were replaced by the dealer. I've had this car for a month and it's given me nothing but problems.
My 2013 chevy malibu cam positioning actuator caused my check engine light to come on. When i had the code read, they said that the sensor was throwing the code. My car just went out of dealership warranty with 52,xxx miles on it. Is this covered by gm recall?
2/3/2018, outside temperature was15degrees fahrenheit . Traveling at 65 mph then suddenly vehicle slowed and a warning appeared on the dash, "engine power reduced" and two warning lights, traction and engine light. As i proceeded to my destination an engine over speed warning came on slowing the vehicle. Vehicles in the rear started passing my vehicle since i could not maintain the speed limit. This incident was a bit scary. Two codes were retrieved via on board diagnostics, p228d and p0089. Codes were cleared and things so far are ok. Mileage on the vehicle is 48,683.
While driving my chevrolet 2013 malibu ltz my stabiltrack light and service power steering pump light came on my dash immediately afterwards when driving at low speeds any where from zero to thirty miles per hour the car will randomly lose engine power and will stall but the electrical system will stay on but the head lights go out and the power steering will go out making the vehicle hard to turn.the car dies just about every time i am either accelerating from 0 mph to any low speed unless i slam on the gas pedal. In bumper to bumper traffic im restarting my malibu every 3 seconds after it dies. It's is so dangerous if i have to turn and their is oncoming traffic cause the car could just die in the middle of the turn and be smashed by oncoming traffic. This happens on the street on the highway anywhere im driving . Car was taken to dealership where they held it for 2 weeks and said it was a oil pump solenoidvalve being stuck. As soon as i drove off the lot i didnt even get around the corner and the car died at a low speed and the stability light came on along with the power steeri my pump and check enginelight. Vehicle has to been taken in several times for cam shaft position sensor failure also.car failures have been common since the date i purchased this vehicle
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000.
My whole dash board went out why i was drivingcould notsee my speed or how much gas i have nothing was coming up
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle lost acceleration power then stalled. The contact also mentioned that the engine temperature warning light illuminated and that the failure was experienced multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the serpentine belt and water pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 10,000.
The exhaust and power have issues...check engine light is always on and power to system is reduced. Fuel economy has decreased severely. Check engine light will not go off. Exhaust coming from tailpipe even after car has been running awhile. This issue happens when the vehicle is running and operating.second issue is the trunk latch! the vehicle has an outside trunk release button. When vehicle is completely locked, the trunk will open on it's own! we will come out to the car with the trunk wide open when we know we have locked it completely. Checked, double checked, even triple checked but we will still come out to a vehicle with the trunk wide open! this trunk opening issue happens when the car is parked and off but, locked!
Vehicle needing generator control module and battery cooling fan and variable valve timing replaced
I took it to the dealership and they can't figure out why it does that just shut down while you sit there in drive
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving, the battery in the engine compartment drained all of the power and shut off the engine. As a result, the power steering and brakes also shut off. The contact had to place two feet on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and maneuver the steering wheel without power steering ability. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer, independent mechanic, or manufacturer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The failure mileage was 84,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 45 mph, the speed decreased to 25 mph after the reduced engine power warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled over and powered the vehicle off and back on; however, the warning indicator was still illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the sensor in the throttle body failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,500.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact managed to coast the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway, wait for about 40 min until the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer mc cluskey chevrolet (9673 kings auto mall rd, cincinnati, oh 45249, (513)741-1111) where it was diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
Car keeps powering off while driving inside panel lights turn off then car powers do and goes back on
Extreme excessive oil consumption, 5 quarts over just 2,000 mile period without any noticeable leaks. Mechanic said everything appears well and there was a recall on the same engine, 2.4 ecotec, on the earlier model equinox models with pistons and crank seals. Gm has a service bulletin number 14882 and they said they could not assist me with this problem in any way because my vin number is not included in their database when the bulletin specifically states my make, year, and model of vehicle and what is wrong, so now i'm stuck with paying an enormous bill because my vehicle was not built correctly by gm who knows about the problem and even has a service bulletin about it.
Is been a few times when i'm in a light and when i'm about to take off the car like holds up and it doesn't wants to move forward unless i hit the gas harder or just park it and shut it off and is been smoking trough the a.c. In less then 6 months i had to repair sertain stuff 3 times. First i took it to replace the fan assembly hybrid battery and a new hybrid battery the oil filter and the oil gasket cause it was leaking oil and update the software. I took it out in 3 weeks it was back in the shop cause i had to replace the timing chains and high pressure fuel pump and preform a system scan wich found that there is a mechanical issue with the engine and also the high fuel pressure was making slot of noise. And put a new high pressure fuel pump a high pressure fuel pipe. I spencer a few dollars on that. I took it out it was ok till it started growing smoke trough the a.c again it keeped holding back on me in the lights and it shuted off on me twice in were i had to hit parking and shut off and back on so it can work. And finally woke i'm driving on south 95 in 60mph the car started smoking trough the a.c then it made this loud noise in the motor so when i pulled over on the highway i see that all my motor oil had spilled in the floor and the motor started to smoke like crazy and the car indicated me to shut off motor. I had to tow my car home and park it to get it fix again. But is crazy cause in less then 6 months all this happened and is still parked to b fixed.
I was on the on ramp, behind another car driving to get onto the highway when we both drove through a big puddle of water.the car in front of me stopped and the water came over the hood of my car.my car then stalled and i coasted to the left side of the on ramp.my car would not start.the other car continued driving.no water entered my vehicle.
Computer codes:camshaft position actuator a - bank 1 circuit malfunctioncamshaft position actuator a - bank 1 timing over-advan.when the car is started it jerks back and forth before i start driving at a steady speed. When i put the vehicle in reverse the car completely stalls and i have to restart the car.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 185,195.
Drove to appointment with no issues or indications of anything wrong. Finished appointment and started vehicle, the check stabilitrak warning came on. Pulled into lane & vehicle immediately reduced power, unable to accelerate rapidly and almost causing an accident. Warning light for engine overspeed came on. Engaged cruise control, would not disengage when braking, or by steering wheel control without several attempts. Was able to slowly increase speed to 50 mph, made it home via hilly secondary roads (max 50 mph) and stopped vehicle (brake; still in drive), engine tried to go to the engine rest mode prior to shifting to park.shifted to park, engine tried to re-start and wouldn't automatically disengage attempting to turn over.shut off the engine and pulled key.would not re-start, but would crank. When letting go of key in the steering wheel column, the engine would still try to turn over on its own with a loud high pitched whine. Had to quickly remove key entirely.i have video clips together of this incident, available by email. Had new battery delivered overnight, did not fix issue. Had vehicle towed to garage and will cost $12,100 to fix by replacing long block.please help - this is incredibly distressing.
Check engine light keeps needing to be reset by dealer
Generator control module- engine is stalling and completely shutting off when stopped or slowing down at intersection or stopped at lights or stop signs. Switching from hybrid to gas
While in the middle of traffic at a stop light the car shut completely off where my steering went out, the key was locked in the ignition and i had to get someone to help push the car into a parking lot for safety. The car has been jerking, will not pick up speed and if sitting at a stoplight too long, the car will shut off. When i put the car in reverse, the car either jerks or shuts off but then starts back up.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stability assist warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that they would call the contact back, but they had not. The failure mileage was approximately 118,899.
While driving and moving or using steering drive car completely shuts down. I almost had 2 accidents because of this. It happens randomly suddenly the car while driving shuts down, stereo goes off and driving steering wheel goes hard i cant use it.when i turn off the car trying to park it it shuts down and keys get locked or stuck, unable to remove keys.while driving sometimes if you turn on highlights it shuts down the car. This is very unsafe, really disappointed with general motors and chevrolet. I almost crash with other car because of this. It really is a fabric issue, there are hundreds of cases and complaints demonstrating that this is a error that gm or chevrolet needs to fix for the safety of their customers.
Around the end of oct, had lunch at a restaurant and as i was leaving the engine light came on and my car stalled and jerked a little.i managed to get it going but since then it's been doing it while driving ~ we ran it through a diagnostic and was given a code "intake (a) camshaft position actuator circuit/open over-advanced....."
If the key is removed without the transmission in park, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting , increasing the risk of injury
I bought this 2013 malibu in february 2014. In 2016 it started with the many issues. The hybrid system when stopped at stop sign or light would die. The car would completely die while driving down the road. That lead to the power steering going out. Every code on the dash board would come on. Then the battery would just completely die and need to be jumped. It would run ok for a few days then be dead the next. More and more the battery would completely be dead every few days. Had two new batteries installed and it would test fine usually. Seemed that something was draining it somehow.took it to the dealer many time and could never get a definitive answer. Finally in november 2019 i was driving down the highway and it completely died and would not take a charge (jump). Stranded on the high i had to have it towed to coyle chevroletonly to be told they didn't have a hybrid mechanic to look at it. Then had it towed to bachman chevrolet only for them to tell me after having it for two weeks that there was something wrong with the engine. Either they needed to disassemble it to find the problem or i would needto get a new engine for $7,000.i had a claim with gm but they also just gave me the run around. The car itself is only worth $3,500-$4,500. I still was paying on the loan for it also.not only have i not had a car since november i have a car that won't start and can not trade in on another car.although there was many complaints about the same issues no recalls are on the car for them.very frustrating situation i dealt with for a few years with the car and no solution for a fix.i loved that car and chevy but very disappointed in them. Need to invest in another model i guess.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and the electrical and power steering functionality was lost. On some occasions, the vehicle would restart on the first attempt. On other occasions, it took several attempts to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to palm chevrolet (located at 2300 sw college rd, ocala, fl 34471, (352) 484-0733) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code or duplicate the failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided case number: 9-4928351338. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speed, the vehicle would suddenly reduce speed.the engine had suddenly shut off. The failure was caused by a pin hole in the engine and faulty oil pump.the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the message 'reduced engine power' would display and the vehicles speed would decrease. Also, while idling the engine would suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken the local dealer smith chevrolet (1601 auto mall dr. Turlock, ca) who diagnosed that the failure was caused by a faulty oil pump and low oil pressure caused by a pin hole in the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the key turned in the ignition; however, the vehicle did not start. The vehicle was jumpstarted and driven to an independent mechanic who determined that the camshaft failed and needed replacement. The vehicle performed normaly for a week, but later would not start again. The vehicle was taken to the same independent mechanic who determined that the variable valve timing intake and exhaust failed and needed repairs. The vehicle was repaired both times. The mechanic also stated that the wiring on the battery was done improperly. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,080.
This car and news that always sunny allah stop our vehicle batteries dead city alternating battery particles at 09:00 so generator alternatives last call it in the battery was charging 50 picked up yesterday and today the car the same thing over andstop in the middle stream stay in your dead no power at all
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing; however, the details of the diagnosis could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired, but the check engine indicator was disabled at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,083. Updated 11/08/16*lj
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds and downshifting, the vehicle rode very rough. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. After inspection, they advised him that he would have to put 500 miles on the vehicle for it to learn his way of driving. After driving a while, the shifting became progressively worse. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. After diagnosis, they advised him that the two rear engine mounting bolts were not tightened properly. The vehicle was repaired by tightening of the bolts. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 7. The current mileage was approximately 1,600. Updated 4/1/13updated 04/23/2013
19 august 2019 on this day twice i experience loss of power on the vehicle and power steering. Luckily i did not hit any cars. Was driving below 35 mph the first incident is when i came to a red lightthe radio turn off first then the car felt sluggish and the engine shut down lost control of everything and was coasting. Vehicle gain power by it self and resume operations. During every light i stop it felt like it wanted to lose power. Came to a parking lot driving around 5 mph completely the car shut off first radio and then whole vehicle this time it did not gain power by it self. Had to place the vehicle in park turn the key off and restart it was able to park it. After reading here seems a lot of people are having this issue an immediate investigation should be open because this can possibly happen in the highway if i lose control power in the power steering i could potentially crash of get hit by a car . Call gm and they said they do not have a bulletin ask them for an address to submit a formalcomplaint and was given one. I don't think gm cares hopefully you guys can look into the issue and get and answer as to why is happening consumers should not have to pay a diagnostic fee and not get answers
Keep stuck in ignition. No power. Had p0010 code. Changed the intake camshaft position solenoid.
While at a stop light on a very busy city street the engine stopped running and the car shut off. My foot was still on the break and the car was in drive. I put the car in park then restarted the car and it started running like it should, there was no warning lights displayed before, during, or after this happened. In another incident while i reversed the car the engine shut off without any warning lights, i had to put the car in park again and restart it to get the engine running again.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. Each time the failure occurred, the vehicle had to be turned off and restarted to reset the computer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and suggested taking the vehicle to dan cummins chevrolet buick (1020 m.l.k. Jr blvd, paris, ky 40361, 1-(859) 987-4345) for diagnostic testing and repair. The contact was not included in nhtsa action number: rq13003 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the electrical system failed. As a result, the power steering seized. The failure recurred numerous times. In addition, the ignition switch failed to release the key and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and the sensor circuit was replaced in the camshaft. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.
When driving, the car will suddenly stop and lose power.it will restart again but will not have power steering.this happens on city streets,because of the problem we have kept it off highways.unknown the cause,there was a recall about this happening but per the vin it was completed.we have owned the car 7 months.
As i was driving 35 mph on a busy downtown location in my area of new orleans, my 2013 chevy malibu decided to shut down on me.at first when i stopped at a red light, the car stall as though it wanted to cut off but it didn't at that moment.when i made it to the second red light the car shut completely off then came right back on.i was terrified as my 12 year old daughter sat in the back seat of the car so i decided to head home which was 15 mins from the location where i was plus i also had to travel over a busy mississippi river bridge to get to my house from that location.as i was making my way back towards the bridge to get home, i notice different signals flashing across my dashboard, then the car shut down completely giving me little to no time to make a decision to pull over.the steeling wheel locked up giving me no control as to which way to steer the vehicle, car completely dead.i was so blessed that no cars was in the way of where the car was going.the car refused to start again and key got stuck .i had to get it towed home.i'm begging chevy, please look into this issue.i have seen lots of reviews regarding these make and models and it looks like nothing is being done. I had a 2006 chevy malibu which i loved so much that i decided to trust chevy with my next car.as i closed my eyes that night i could only imagine what could have happen if i was on that bridge heading home with cars traveling 60-70mph?what if i was infront of a river, on a train track, in front of a big body vehicle such as a bus or 18-wheeler or someone walking in the direction the car was going?someone, if haven't already could truly cause damage to their life or someone else's life.please chevy think about the family lives which are being put in danger,even the dealership's dont truly know the issues.
While driving the engine power suddenly reduced and a warning came on indicating reduced engine power.the vehicle was taken to dealer who had it for 2 weeks and drove around 500 miles on car and were unable to replicate error.
While i was driving the car kept shutting off and throwing it into theft mode...this happens on daily basis now and i'm scared it will cause an accident due to the continuous shutting off in the middle of driving in certain speeds...i see there is recalls on this which i do keep getting the anti theft deterrent system error message in my main screen when this happens. When will there be a recall for this on this year & model because i see so many complaints about this online?
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*ljupdated 10/17/2017
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.
Using turn signal or power windows the vehicle dies and quickly restarts.all power is lost momentarily.happens when battery voltage is below 13.5 volts.loss of power steering almost caused an accident twice.it was not wet out or raining, had been dry for several days so weather does not seem to be triggering the issue.service stabil trak warning also flashed in and cleared upon power disruption.
My service engine light came on and my car has been jerking and has issues with accelerating.it acts like it wants to cut off but doesn't it just jerks repeatedly. I'm nervous to drive my car because i'm worried that it will cut off in traffic and cause an accident.
2013 chevrolet malibu (lt) has been experiencing serve electrical issues. This highly dangerous defect i have been experiencing as well yet there is no recall! first the my link/navigation/radio module would shut off and come back on. While this occurs, the battery voltage would jump down then jump back up. I called chevy/gmc and they recommended to shut the car off, remove the key, open the driver side door so the computer can reset itself.it continued to happy through the course of couple hours then finally stopped and was working from over the course of 4 days. As of yesterday the vehicle completely shut off, entire touchscreen module shut off, and turned back on in a split second. Once the car turned on, the steering wheel was completely tight, almost locked, and we would barely turn into our driveway while in motion on a 25pm street. Thank god i was not coming off a highway or driving fast like reports of this issue like other consumers but this is dangerous. I am terrified of this vehicle and will be taking it to chevy. There are over a hundred complaints and videos i saw after i looked up if this issue was common, which it appears to be, online. This issue needs to be on the recall list because this can cause accidents and someone can get seriously injured.
As i am driving either on the highway at over 70 mphor in the city i have lost all power to the vehicle.loss of power steering,power breaks everything.the car shuts completely down and just before all the check engine and service lights flash through.this has happened 4 times and the last time i was pulling into apple valley motors in martinsburg wvparking lot,lost power and hit the curb and blew out a tire because i lost power steering.the dealer will do nothing about it there are many of the same complaints for the same problem on chevy malibu forum. Com finally someone suggested that we should report the problem here.i have had to put 3 batteries in the year that i owned it.not only this but the transmission and engine both went bad at the same time.i only have 86k on it.i contacted both gm and chevy and explained the situation and neither one will assist me.they gave me a case number but in the end they said there is nothing they can do because all warranties have expired.( they expired because of the date,i am still under the mileage portion of the warranty)as of right now my car is at the dealership because i can't afford to have it fixed and the dealership, gm/chevy or the third party warranty that expired 8 days after they replaced the transmission will not help either.luckily i only hit a curb at a very slow speed.i could have killed someone.this has happened both on the highway and in the city while i am in motion.the dealership that i purchased it at had to change the battery in the trunk during the first 30 days that i owned it.that fixed the problem for a while. But i don't know if that is the cause of this problem or not. The first time this happened was app 4 months ago and has happened a total of 4 times since then. And still the no one will help or look into the issue. The most recent was last week.
Expressway.the radio blacked out, stopped playing and then the car started shutting down-everything!steering went out, radio, lights, blinkers, etc.i took it as slow as i could all the way home and got onto back roads.this proved to be even more hazardous-every time i turned the steering wheel it would start to shut down again & again, all the way home.i took the car to the dealer-fixed but now happening again.sometimes it happens quickly and recovers quickly enough that the engine is not involved.my warning sign is that the radio cuts out and the screen goes blank.that's when i know to prepare myself. Sometimes that is all that happens.other times it's major! i look for an escape route-can i get off the road quickly, are there other cars around me, brace both hands on the steering wheel, slow my speed and pray.2/10/19, i was driving 55+ mph on a 2 lane road.it was a fast radio out, fast engine wind down and out of power and door locks went on and off.there was a driveway for me to pull in to and assess the situation.engine then engaged and things seemed back to normal.i continued home, had 2 issues but i was going slower as i was aware this may happen again.i pulled over and continued each time.i had to stop at the store and was pulling into a parking spot and the car was trying to shut down and steering went out more than once until i finally got in the parking spot.drove home,parked.i went into the house an read the manual.i decided to go out and check my fuses.key fob did not work.doors were unlocked, got in car, put key in the ignition and car was totally dead.key would not come out of the ignition.my husband called tow truck in the am to jump.car would not jump so he had it towed to dealer where it is at this moment.i am afraid i'm going to be killed or cause someone else harm if they end up crashing into me because of the quick shut down and loss of steering!!!
Bought the vehicle from merchants auto in oct 2019 and within a week the car stalled to start. I called around nov 2019 to set up an appt to have it fixed. They couldn't duplicate it so it couldn't be fixed. I went back on 2/15/20 and 5/29/20 and recently on 6/29/20. They still could not duplicate our call stalling and then shutting off when coming to a stop. We would have to give it gas mostly to start it up.last time i took it there they were able to come up with $700 worth of charges that were out of warranty so i had to pass because we don't have $700 and plus this was starting when we bought the vehicle.i wondered why they couldnt have come up with the same conlusion the first time that i brought it in or the 2nd time and the lady said she didnt know. I called quirk chevrolet to ask about recall 13142 and the person i spoke to , informed me that since my vin # doesn't fall under that recall that it cant be replaced. The recall describes what is happening to our vehicle and i don't understand why i cant have it replaced with the recall that is listed for my car. This is a known issues for 2013 chevy malibu and my car is not eco so it shouldn't be doing that at all. Our vehicle stalls at stop signs and stop lights..we have to put it in park..restart the car and then drive. Or we have to put it in neutral to not let the engine fail. It happens only when we come to a stop or when it idles. It is a safety issue and i am getting the run around. No one is willing to help or can figure out what is going on. Driving back from maine yesterday and after a 5 hour drive we come to an exit and have to slow down if no stop and the car shuts off. This last happened on 7/5 around 5pm et
Since i got the vehicle used from a dealership about 4 months ago it has an intermittent stalling problem where during city driving the car will randomly stall without warning while in drive or reverse at a slow and normal idle meaning the cars not moving example would be sitting at a traffic light,stopping at a mailbox or going through a drive thru or even coasting in reverse out of a driveway, i have had the car into 3 different dealerships and they have done multiple things and cannon seem to fix this problem.
While driving my vehicle turned off and back on. The vehicle was stalling all the way home turning on and off. Highest speed i was driving was no more than 35 mph.
Car reporting error code "p0304 - cylinder 4 misfire".car has 88000 miles on it, dealer says there's internal engine damage.this was verified by second auto repair shop.was also notified that gm is aware of a problem with this 2.0l turbo engine on several of their automobile models (pi1178b, pi1178d, pi1178e).car has been properly maintained with all scheduled service being performed.
@40,639 miles perform diag. Code p0014 replace exhaust solenoidvalve. How could this happen orignal car owner. Is this a recall, not announce yet. Help!!!!!
States ac auto off due to high engine temp when starting car first thing in the morning during winter times, check engine light comes on temperature guage broke, car shows fluid in overflow for radiator, oil levels fine, power car off and fan keeps running with key removed from car, can't tell if engine is vet heating blows luke warm air but all fluids remain normal, theft monitor light comes on occasionally is this an electrical issue? no recall open related on going issue, won't drive to avoid blowing a head gasket, water pump is in tact no issues nor no oil or fluid leaks- help!!!!
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving at 70 mph, the reduced engine power warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled and crashed into a curb. The air bags did not deploy and a police report was not filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed. The contact mentioned that the dealer cleaned the battery terminals, but the failure recurred with the reduced engine power and abs light illuminating. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.
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 .veryupsetting to buy a car an have this happen ,,first an last chevy i ever buy ,,,thought gm would taje care of their customers !!!!
The contact owns a 2017 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle began to rattle without warning. The contact pulled over and added oil to the engine. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the pcv valve had frozen causing the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
Service stabilitrak and engine power reduced display at high speeds causing car to drastically decrease speed. Cannot be fixed. Have tried to repair for years
My daughters malibu literally ignited and caught fire while she was in it over the weekend. She was parked in a parking lot, noticed a funny smell, turned the ignition off and smoke was billowing out of the engine. She got out of the vehicle and realized the engine was on fire. It went from a small fire to everything but the trunk engulfed in less than 3 minutes. These things don't just happen randomly. I feel there was a mechanical issue or something not built correctly.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu.the contact stated that while driving at any speed, the electronic screen blanked out, the engine shut down and the steering wheel seized.the vehicle was driven to the dealer.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was49,968. Updated 12/01/16*lj*****updated 12/22/16*ljupdated 7/9/18
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to drive the vehicle, it failed to start and all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was jumpstarted by the contact's spouse and driven to the contact's residence. The contact took the vehicle to an auto retail store and an unknown chevrolet dealer and was informed that a new battery was needed. The contact purchased a new battery; however, a week later, while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle lost power, all the warning indicators illuminated again, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, and the vehicle did not stop when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact rear ended a bus. The contact sustained bruising and soreness to the arms, neck, wrist, shoulder, and back that required medical attention. A police report was filed. Afterwards, a message displayed indicating that the vehicle was losing power and it would not hold a charge when it was jumpstarted. As soon as the jumper cables were removed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was later taken to chevrolet of homewood (18033 halsted st, homewood, il 60430, (708) 251-4692). The dealer stated that they would not diagnose the vehicle until the body damage was repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,009.
See attached photo. I keep getting this message.
3/19/19 i went in for an oil/filter change and a "premier engine oil service" (which was explained as a engine flush to my wife). Saturday my check engine light activates and i put a code reader on and a p0010 (intake camshaft position actuator solenoid control circuit). After researching i saw this has been a recurring problem on other malibu models but did not see anything for my vin, should i handle his on my own or refer back to the dealership to determine if this is their error?
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to drive the vehicle, it failed to start. On another occasion, while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled, all the warning indicators illuminated, and the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to a parking lot. The vehicle was able to restart an hour later and was driven to the contact's residence. The contact called wallace chevrolet at (888) 350-8421 (located at 3575 se federal hwy, stuart, fl 34994) and was informed to schedule an appointment for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Car cuts off and stalls and lights flickering
The oil vacuum pump burst open causing a major oil leak. No prior oil leaks or damages to vehicle.
Since 2015 car has experienced engine speed problems,wiring issues and every 5-6 months the car is in a chevy dealership,they say its fixed but then its back in the shop
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 25 mph, all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel, the windshield wiper blades operated independently, and the vehicle experienced a loss of power. The contact mentioned that the vehicle would restart after 10-15 minutes. The failure only occurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact took the vehicle in for an oil change and was informed by the dealer that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. It was diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 51,400.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated severely and the reduced engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
The 2013 chevrolet malibu turns off or completely de-energizes during operation. On three occasions over the last 2 weeks, the vehicle has turned off or completely de-energized while traveling speeds of between 10 and 35 mph.on one occasion, the vehicle turned off or completely de-energized while in stop and go traffic. On two separate occasions, the 2013 chevrolet malibu has turned off or completely de-energized in the middle of a turn. This occurred once in the face of oncoming traffic during a left turn at an intersection and once during a right turn.
On numerous occasions, vehicle has shut completely off. Because it is an eco engine, i assumed it was simply idling down, while stationary a traffic light or stop sign, as usual but that was not the case. The first couple of times the vehicle shutoff was at traffic lights, and drive through lanes. And then the vehicle shutoff while on the interstate at 70 miles per hour. Shortly after that incident, the check engine light came on. I replaced the battery but the car has still had to be jumped off three times since the replacement. And when i had those codes repaired, now the vehicle drives as if it isn't getting gas and then all of sudden it will jerk and accelerate quickly. Lastly, when the brakes are used on several occasions, the pedal will suddenly go all the way to the floorboard, then come and tighten to point i can barely press the brakes. I have replaced the brakes on three separate occasions and the mechanics do not understand what is causing that issue to occur.
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.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the rpms decreased and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle would only restart after receiving a jump start. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and battery charge, stability track, and service power steering warning messages appeared on the instrument panel display. The contact mentioned that the failures occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,212.
I was driving my son to work and i lost all power to my vehicle.i had no brakes, power steering and my engine light came on and battery light came on as well. I managednot get in a accident and get into a parking lot.thank god.my backlights have had issues as well they have stayed on and have cuased me to get pulled over by the police.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that at start-up, there was an abnormal sound was coming from the engine. The contact opened the hood and found that the generator bracket had fractured. The contact stated that the battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact referenced an unknown manufacturer's recall that was related to the failure. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact that the recall had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.
I been had this vehicle since 2018 nothing but issues few months having this vehicle i start experiencing issues with radio coming on and going off for no reason so took it to get looked at the said it was from wiring in the passenger side seat that was causing it so i paid $400 to get that fixed. But still was and is having same issues with electrical and now my heat comes on by itself even when the knob is in the off position. My passenger side seat belt warning goes off even when no ones in the seat. And to top it off my car been running bad engine overheating but nothing on my dashboard is telling me that but i can smell burning from my engine coming through my vents and it's exhausting. I have been to many shops to get it looked at but they keep saying nothing wrong no codes where coming up nor was my engine light on. But as of 3/29/2021 i had multiple icons pop up on my dashboard and now my engine light on. So i finally got a code p228d come up and i been explaining to auto shops that's something wrong because it's not wanting to pick up speed. So what can i do i'm tired spending money to get it looked at and all i'm getting from people nothing is wrong with your vehicle. But there is truly something wrong with this vehicle and it does this no matter where i'm at on highway, street, when i'm idle it's a loud noise and i can feel the heat from the engine coming through the floor of my vehicle
In summer 2015 while using ac, heat randomly would blast out.(while idle or driving).would have to restart car to get ac to work again.in the past 2 weeks dec15/jan16, engine overheated-idle indicator came on while driving on the highway, once at 65 mph, once at 30 mph. Then a few minutes later it would turn off.i looked at temp gauge, and it was not at an overheating level (half way only).also, now heat only intermittently works.i will have to turn car on and off repeatedly, and turn ac on/off, heat on/off, defrost on/off, and sometimes the heat will finally get warm.never seems to get hot like it's supposed to.took to repair shop for the engine overheated/idle warning and stated nothing was wrong.safety issue not having heat for front windshield defrost when it's under 30 degrees out.mechanic said it's probably a computer issue with the car.but now i'm seeing this is a recurring problem with many car owners.gm needs to recall, as this can be a safety concern!
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving25 mph the engine overheating warning sensor illuminated. The contact drove onto the emergency lane in order to cool the engine and the vehicle was turned off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,083.
The heating system has an exhaust smell coming thru the vents when in use once car is warm. It seems to happen when the control setting is on panel. Doesn't seem to happen in defrost setting. Have to crack window to getfresh air when in use because it has caused my wife to get light headed while driving. I have had it into the local chevy dealer twice to be told there is nothing wrong with it.
While driving the car, engine light came on, then the battery light came on. Took the car to dealer for repair on july 11 and was told it was the motor for the fan that cools the battery. Dealer repaired and returned to me on july 13. Noted cover on airbag on steering wheel is malaligned, which is a new problem. Traveled out of state with car and found cruise control and trip odometer no longer work (were fine prior to "repair"). After arriving out of state, the mylink computer failed to work then began to work about two hours later. Took car to dealer who refused to take it and told me to come back next week. Went to second dealer who has had car since july 16. Meanwhile, we discovered the car was under recall and dealer should not have sold prior to repair. This critical repair was not made at the first or second dealer. This is an inferior product, a vehicle with 668 actual miles should not have a fan motor problem. The gas cap does not click to close either. My car has been in a dealership garage more than i have actually gotten to drive it; my first payment is not even due yet! this car is a lemon, i feel cheated and misled by chevy since they had the chance to fix it before they sold it to me. My family was in the car at the time of the fan motor issue, this could have been a significant accident. I am extremely disappointed in this vehicle and am afraid of further problems with it in the future.
2013 chevy malibu 1ls manufactured 11/20/12, currently less than 7,000 mi.1)chrome & radio glass - when sun shines on console it blinds driver & driver must cover area with a scarf or jacket; console is beautiful to look at, but not practical from a safety viewpoint since the driver is blinded & cannot see until the area is covered from the sun. 2)when air conditioning was turned on, a blast of very hot air came out; it took a couple of times of turning the settings off & on (at least 60 seconds or longer) before the hot air stopped & the air conditioning came on.the hot air could not be immediately turned off.happened only once.3)passenger side front fender/bumper loose - makes noise, can pop it back in, but on hot days, it pops out, vibrates and makes loud noise until popped back in.4)rear windows - when down 1/2, 3/4 or fully, vibrates, makes very loud noise that sounds like tires are coming apart, causing driver to immediately pull over to check tires, the distraction & being on side of road could be a safety issue. 5)no spare tire - unable to locate a tire & rim (or donut tire) for purchase to insert in trunk tire area.no can of goop, also goop only lasts for 6 months & must be discarded & new can purchased. Not good when stranded in inclement snowy weather or out in the hot desert & must wait for tow truck.i like my chevy malibu very much, it has been able to handle rough gravel/dirt roads in inclement weather, snow, & highway travel.i plan to take it to the dealer shortly for an oil change & to take care of these issues.what i don't like is that i am unable to turn the driver airbag off (i sit less than 12 inches from the wheel & am concerned that if it were to deploy i would be killed) & that the vehicle is fairly low to the ground, making speed bumps & getting out of businesses where there is a dip onto streets difficult.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the heating became inoperable without warning. As a result, the defroster failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The failure recurred and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the thermostat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v567000 (visibility). The failure mileage was 30,000.
My rpm keeps going up and down at stops and i took it to a dealer and they found out my piston is cracked at compression rings.there is also a service bulletin issued by gm pi-1178 affecting 2.0 turbo engines ,i talked to 2 gm representatives both denied of having a service bulletin issued on this car .and theydont want to change my engine but replace the pistons and the rings ,my car will be at the shop another week!.i always had gm cars 1 and this will be my last gm carbecause its a cheap company!
Vehicle slowed to 10 mph rapidly without warning in traffic. Was one half mile from entering interstate.car was hauled to dealer.
Purchased my vehicle in april 2012 and noticed after a week that my ac had a bad smell every time i turned on the air conditioner. Also noticed after about three days of purchasing my vehicle that the carpet was coming up on the passenger seat in the front.
While driving home, i received a warning to service my battery charging system. Eventually, the battery saver was activated. I lost my power steering eventually and my car stopped running. I could jump the car to start but my car would die when put in gear. My vehicle has 51,000 miles and yet the drive belt broke. While repairing it, the technician discovered that the drive belt tensioner pulley was bad and needed replaced. My vehicle is not old enough nor with enough miles to warrant this part going bad.i had to pay a $700 repair bill because it is outside of the warranty.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle jerked and the temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle was overheating. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the air conditioner was off, but a message in the instrument panel indicated that the air conditioner was on and should be turned off. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,050.
The entire instrument panel cluster would turn on/off on it's own at random. At first the issue seemed to happen the most when the environmental temperatures were lower. The entire instrument panel has now completely stopped working. None of the gauges or lights on the instrument panel work. Due to this issue, i am unable to know my speed, fuel level, mileage, temperature, battery, etc. This creates a hazard when driving.
While driving the radio and interior lights go out and power steering stops working.seems to happen when left blinker is used. Headlights will flicker when this happens also. There is no warning prior to shutdown.one occurrence car completely shut off on its own after power surge.very unsafe to drive this vehicle, i almost hit a parked car because of this failure.it happens on highway or neighborhood. Car is parked at dealership til problem can be resolved.odometer has 53,000 miles on it.
While driving at night went to roll up power windows which in turn caused my headlights to flicker and all dashboard instruments including radio to temporarily stop working.subsequently gets worse which each occurrence.last occurrence automatic headlights came on and subsequently caused loss of power steering and airbag light illuminated.gratefully was able to retain control of car.since first occurrence it has happened at least six times and seems to happen at night or while headlights are on.
The dashboard completely went out no gauges work, no fuses are blown and dealership doesn't know why
The car was having interment electrical issues with the turn signals, and radio going off and on. Now, the radio stopped completely, and the turn signals do not function. I have a low battery after testing. Is this part of the generator module recall?? it is very unsafe for my daughter to drive, as there is nothing lit up on displays anymore.
Fire in the tail light that also got some of my trunk. The fire stopped 1/4 inch form the gas tank.
My 2013 chevrolet malibu headlights specifically the right passenger side light keeps going out, i've replaced the bulb, and eventually i had the wiring inside fixed because it was exposed. I bought the car certified pre-owned from the dealership and never realized until recently that the electrical wires that lead to the bulb socket were cut and then twist tied back together and wrapped in electrical tape, instead of having a complete rubber tube cover around the outside and being one continuous uncut piece the way it should be. So i had someone at a car shop try to fix it but now the light is going on and off again. I've seen many chevrolet vehicles on the road with the right passenger side low beam headlight out while the left one continues to work fine. There are plenty of reports about this same problem by many other owners on the internet. I'm not the only one with this problem, and a costly safety hazard. A recall needs to be made.
While driving the vehicles electrical system, lights, radio dash start to intermittently go off then come back on. While this is happening the steering suddenly froze up while making a turn into oncoming traffic.this nearly caused a head on collision with oncoming cars. That same night when i pulled up in front of my house the headlights and instrument cluster kept flashing on and off.
While driving the vehicle the car powers down. The radio turns off, lights on dash goes out and power steering locks up. If driven over a speed bump or pothole all electrical componets power down. I was driving and put my signal on, the vehicle shutdown and steering wheel locked until it rebooted itsself. There is no difference on street, highway nor speed. When it looses power there is no way to alert the nearby drivers with hazard lights as everything has been shut off. On going matter, has been to dealer multiple times and different locations
I purchased a 2013 certified pre-owned chevrolet malibu from a chevrolet dealership in november of 2014.i was satisfied with my purchase for a few months with no issues until i started having problems with the electrical.my first frightening experience was traveling on the interstate exiting onto a highway via a cloverleaf.while merging onto the highway, i lost all power, including power steering.luckily no one was in the other lane, as my car veered across the line, into the other lane.the power came back on a few seconds later.i brought my car into the dealership where i purchased it, however they were unable to pinpoint the issue. They scanned the vehicles system for error codes, cleared the codes and sent me on my way.since this initial issue, my car loses power randomly while driving, parked, using my turn signal, turning left, turning right, etc. The power steering goes out, the dashboard and vehicle display monitor go black.some instances it will flicker, other times it will shut down completely.i have had it towed from my driveway as i have been unable to turn it on and towed from a retail parking lot. I have had the car inspected by the dealership 4 times and a separate privately owned garage twice, with no resolution. I contacted gm/chevrolet regarding the issue and a case number was given to me.they had me bring my car to a chevrolet dealership. After their inspection, the dealership stated it was the positive battery cable that is malfunctioning.i reached out to chevrolet again about a resolution and they indicated the vehicle is outside of warranty so no repair support will be provided.if this issue would have been resolved within the initial inspection, the certified pre-owned status of my vehicle may have covered repairs.my concern is the larger impact of others experiencing the same issues and getting the same response by gm.
Dashboard instrument cluster flicks on & off while driving highway, side street or stationary no difference. Car acts as if it is being started over & over while driving. Check engine, stability control & other warnings flash. Bell dings over & over. Now 6 months later, instrument cluster doesn't work at all. No speed/oil/gas indicators. Dealership & mechanic shop can't find anything wrong during diagnostics. No codes.
This car and news that always sunny allah stop our vehicle batteries dead city alternating battery particles at 09:00 so generator alternatives last call it in the battery was charging 50 picked up yesterday and today the car the same thing over andstop in the middle stream stay in your dead no power at all
As i am driving down the road, the entire dashboard goes black, then it just lights back up as if i were just starting the car...all other functions regularly while the dashboard blacks out...the radio still works. This happens sporaducally meaning there is no rhyme or reason to it..i am scared it will catch on fire.
I have a 13 malibu ltz but as i'm driving the car completely shuts off and comes back on in the middle of me driving. I had it sent to a shop they diagnosed it but found nothing said the key was possibly a problem. I went to the dealership and got a new key so for a month or so the issue was fine. I started driving again and as i have my blinkers on i'm getting ready to turn and the car shuts off again.. I'm in 5pm traffic this is scary but as the car shut off the wheel lock it cuts right back on. I took it to the dealership and they said my battery since it wasn't changed in awhile so i have the battery replaced. The car was fine now two months later it did it all over again.. I'm getting ready to turn and again everything shuts off in the middle of driving then cuts back on. I'm very frustrated i pay a car note and insurance and i don't have money to get this problem fixed.. There are soooo many complaints i just wish it would be recalled and fixed. It's very dangerous when this car shuts off in the middle of driving when there are other cars around. I'm scared to drive it but it's my only car and i'm paying notes on it. If i had the money to trade it in i would!! this all happened on a city street when there's cars and traffic .. Sometimes it happens when i'm driving but mostly every time when i'm turning. Everything shuts off the whole car it's scary.
"charging system" engine lightkeep 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.
Starting in october 23, 2017 got in the car started it and it started but dashboard lights did not come on. Proceeded to drive home the dashboard never came back on. I got in the car the next day the dashboard lights came on.. I took it george matick chevrolet on october 24, 2017 and they were unable to diagnose anything, the car continued to do the same with the lights blinking on and off including the signal light while driving until one day the dashboard was completely black and the battery died completely down and i had to have the car towed to george matick chevy on january 31, 2018. Once again they said they couldn't diagnose anything boosted the car and that's it. Still to this day the car continues doing the same and the dealership is saying nothing is wrong. I feel unsafe and believe this is electrical and wonder if the car will catch on fire. I also wonder if it will start up every day and what is going to happen when i drive it. Every single day it is doing this. I keep contacting the dealer and they basically are saying if the machine cannot do anything they cannot help me. I want to know if there is another way this issue can be checked or if i have to trade in a car that i just got over a year ago. They want me to bring it in and keep paying for diagnostic testing to tell me nothing is wrong. I am no mechanic but i do know that the dashboard instrument panel indicator light signals etc should not blink while driving and the dash should never go black while driving. Please help me because i am really afraid to drive and cannot get anyone to understand this is a safety hazard when you cannot see your speed, gas level, etc. In addition when signals are blinking and going crazy for no reason the car behind me could hit me. So this happens now in motion every single day on streets, highways. Turning or going straight.
All electrical inside car goes out or on and off while driving. All dash gauges, speedometer, gas gauge, radio, heat/ac, turn signals, etc. Car still runs but nothing on inside works. I do not know if this control outage effects the abs or steering. It only last for a few seconds.it has happened several time will drive 50 to 70 mph. I've let off the gas and try not to panic. Everything comes back on and i continue home.i'm scared to drive my car
Steering ecu, instrument cluster, and center stack all reset while driving intermittently. These incidence have occurred numberous times and gm does not know the root cause. When an event occurs the driver looses power steering for a brief period of time. This has happened while making left hand turns, on the highway, and while stopped.gm released a technical service bulletin to check ground points on the negative battery cable this does not solve the problem and this is a serious safety concern. I have released production level software for numberous tier one suppliers that have gone into a variety of ecus. To me it seems like all of the body control modules have lost power. When checking car complaints this same behavior has been stated in over 40 reports and all reports state gm was unable to determine the cause. If an investigation has not been launched into this behavior i highly recommend it before the loss of power steering kills someone.http://m.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/malibu/2013/electrical/loss_of_power_while_driving.shtmlhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=26cz7qhvxck&feature=youtu.behttps://youtu.be/lreeo3e9jyahttps://youtu.be/kv83c7anskq
Often times as i'm driving down the road my whole dashboard will turn off and turn back on. More recently when i started my car in the morning the dash lights wouldn't turn on and all the gauges were stuck down as if the dash never turned on.
I drove four hours to buy this car get there its pour rain do test drive around block buy car get ready and leave and stop at gas station cause its out of gas well passenger rear tire had 5 lbs of air in it fill it up get on highway and car starts shaking like crazy and is all over the road car lot is close and so is rental place so i drive home and have texted owner to tell him to get tow truck at my house in morning to pick it up i didn't want it and he did reason im writing this is i told him how bad this car was and i looked on there site and its back up for less than i bought it for that car is way to dangerous to be on the road
The console transmission gear selection indicator does not illuminate the shift position selected. I have been driving on the highway when the gear selection illumination goes off and i no longer have gear selection access nor acceleration control. I have had to dangerously roll off the highway into a safer place to attempt to restart the vehicle. After a few attempts the illumination returns and i have control again. This has happened randomly and i've tried to get help from dealership and gm but everyone that i've spoken to does not acknowledge this recall. I will attach a copy of the recall for a better understanding.
Neighbors woke us up at 3 am to tell us they just put a fire out on the car.2013 chevy malibu purchased with 2 miles on it and had it for 8 months..went outside to check and first was smothering. Came in house, while calling insurance looked out the window and the car was on fire again. Called 911 and went out to spray water on it. Put the fire out and waited for fire department and police. Fire department opened the trunk andtore the carpet away from thelight and sprayed the inside of the car. The car was towed to the dealer the next day. Now one month later they said it was the wiring harness. The dealer can not say why it happened but want to fix the car and give it back to us, even though themselves and the insurance company said they would not get back in it either. We just asked for a car of equal value, anything on the lot (preferably not chevy and did not have to be new),now it looks like we will have to get an attorney because some are calling it totaled and some are not. Phone calls are not being returned and if they are we get different answers to the questions. Really sucks.our neighbor has cameras around her house and the whole thing is on camera.we have 2 other chevy's currently, but will probably be getting rid of them.
3/20 i was going 35 when it lost power and brake.onstar towed to dealer 4 days later was told it was traction control and fixed. 4/29 going 50 and lost power, and braked to 28 mph. Onstar again towed to dealer has sat there for 24 days and counting with no resolution from gm. This is a 2013 chevy malibu.i am currently looking to have it declared a lemon.
2013 chevrolet malibu 2lt. Consumer writes in regards to safety issue with the fuel pumps. *vathe manufacturer was notified and offered to assist with a portion of the repair costs.
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.
Engine power reduced continues to show up after several fixes including an engine replacement many times i will be driving and the vehicle will turn off or slow down to dangerously slow speeds as low as 10 miles and hour. This is a constantissue and other malibu drivers are experiencing.
Service stabilitrak and engine power reduced display at high speeds causing car to drastically decrease speed. Cannot be fixed. Have tried to repair for years
When getting gas after starting car hot air comes out of the heater vent'seven when car is turned off.at timesdoes this most of the time when getting fuel' when i turn off eng.its stops.
The vehicle seems to have issues with the fuel relay sensor. The vehicle push button start seems to intermittently not want to work. The vehicles or not want to start when the button is pushed to start the car. The reason i mentioned if you relay center is that it is similar to a cheap iphone that had a similar problem.
The vehicle was purchased from a dealership in june of 2020.since owning the vehicle, the vehicle has had nothing but issues.major issues including a stalling/puttering vibration when stopped at a light as well as just starting the car, it has an extremely loud start and rough. Have had this vehicle in and out of the dealership multiple times including one visit taking 3 weeks with a rental i was given.the issues are still all here, including an overheating with my warning systems not giving any sort of signs or lights, onstar thankfully told me to get the vehicle in immediately as i was in the red for overheating and the fan still continues to work after the car has been off for a few minutes.a smell of burning comes from the car everyday and overall doesn't feel safe.the other issue i believe is starting to occur is with the recall of the corroded rear toe links causing major clunking noises when hitting bumps and turning.
Car cuts off and stalls and lights flickering
Car will stall out and won't go at time without pumping the gas. We have replaced vacuum pump and both o2 sensors. Power steering locks up when hitting a small bump, won't start unless i moved the drivers seat up and back, if i use the blinkers my radio goes off if i use my high beams the radio freezes. It will do weeks with no issues then one day it will start acting up and does it for days or weeks. Chevy says there is no recap for that model but i've read multiple complaints about the same things so why is it not being addressed by gm
Since 2015 car has experienced engine speed problems,wiring issues and every 5-6 months the car is in a chevy dealership,they say its fixed but then its back in the shop
Car will power down while driving and it will stall at traffic lights. Have taken it in several times for this and diagnosed it but no codes display. Have paid 1000's of dollars for the things they say it is and still not fixed
States ac auto off due to high engine temp when starting car first thing in the morning during winter times, check engine light comes on temperature guage broke, car shows fluid in overflow for radiator, oil levels fine, power car off and fan keeps running with key removed from car, can't tell if engine is vet heating blows luke warm air but all fluids remain normal, theft monitor light comes on occasionally is this an electrical issue? no recall open related on going issue, won't drive to avoid blowing a head gasket, water pump is in tact no issues nor no oil or fluid leaks- help!!!!
The car will stall while pulling into traffic or at a red light or stop sign. After mmseveral stops it drains the battery completely. No problems when driving long distances on the interstate. Very dangerous. L
I just bought the car on march 16, 2019, after several days, the check engine light came on, dealership cleaned the injectors and 2 days later, the check engine light is on again...now they say it needs new injectors, but the car only has 79,000 miles on it...
*takata recall* while driving on highway steering became difficult to handle car began to shake in a jerking motion felt like wheels were going to fall off. On top of that took car to dealer ship and they didn't handle issue until my second visit to see if it would be covered under warranty i had to pay 100$ and find out my stability service light, and light and traction control light are on due to a rear bearing hub being broke and the sensor not being able to detect speed causing my rpm to be as the technician called it drive erratic and transmission is not shifting until 4-6,000 rpms. Also needs a fuel injection, and they mention a front turn signal being out which i never had any indicationor knowledge of my headlights not working properly. Also, began talking to chevrolet as i was on their sight and seen recalls which i hadn't been notified and wonder if some issues that are occurring are from previous recalls that were believed to have not affected me? is that possible? i am a full time student, in debt with loans and car payments as i don't get any support from family. The steering issue occurred very badly and suddenly on 3/13/2017. Stabilitrac service warning lightabs and traction lights have been on since february 15 went to dealership on 20th they said they would look when i mentioned it, the issue wasn't looked at or even noted just may need 2 front tires. Currently at 75,259 miles i got the car in 2015 with about 45,000 miles. Do have documents from the two visits to the dealership and one visit from another mechanic. Also didn't realize a recall or issue has occured with a solenoid as my engine light went on and after taking it to a mechanic shop versus the dealership i paid 400$ and found out that was recalled at one point prior to me owning the vehicle.
Loss of power a lot. Auto stop feature makes a strong fuel smell. Burning and smoke coming from front right side under hood. Bought this car a month ago.
When operating my vehicle when i'm at a stop sign or a red light or stuck in traffic the car completely dies therefore i have to put it in neutral or park to restart the car which is dangerous while i have children with me at the time or even by myself while in heavy traffic.
Driving 55mph on cruise control, i heard a warning chime. Looked at dash and the words engine power is reduced were on the screen. I looked for a symbol on the dash to tell me more and saw the engine symbol was on.the car didn't perform out of character from already going 55 on cruise.nothing changed in the engine performance.i continued toward home as that was my destination and was less than 15 miles from home.i parked the car in my garage, turned off the engine, waited a few seconds, then started the engine again.the warning came on right away.i called the dealer who i'm leasing the car from but it was a saturday afternoon and they were closed. I did leave them a message to call me on monday and why. I have not and will not drive the car until i hear from the dealer and have a date and time to bring it in because of the concern the engine could power down as i'm driving according to internet forums i since read that others with the same warning said their car did slow down on a fast busy highway. This warning is in the manual that came with the car and says it is the throttle body sensor gone bad.
Check engine light keeps coming on and apparently the vapor canister needs to be replaced. The car only has 49k miles. Crappy chevy cars. Not happy.
My 2013 chevy malibu has 68,755 miles i have kept up regular maintenance on it. The vehicle now has an issues with stalling while stopped at a light or stop sign after driving it of and on throughout the day. The chevy dealership can't figure it out and i've spent several hundred dollars taking it to other repair shops. It can be a safe issue if i'm in the middle of an interstate at a stop trying to turn and i need to accelerate. I haven't seen any recalls for this model. I have having this problem starting back in septemberof 2020 up till this date of 01/23/2021.
Vehicle sold and delivered with an open active safety recall (13142) on it at time of purchase, which was a violation of federal law title, 49 subtitle vi, chapter 301, section 30112a3 restricting the sale (and/or introducing into commerce) of a vehicle with a safety defect.this information is consistent with the information in gm recall bulletin #13142. Dealer sold have not sold or delivered the vehicle until the recall was addressed. Dealer/chevrolet risked the safety of the vehicle owner and general public by placing it into commerce with the open recall.
Multiple times while since i've had it it has reduced engine power ( stabiltrak) on me while driving. Just recently check engine light came on with codes reading for camshaft actuators failing and pcm failing. The car chugs will driving and has even died while operating.
The 2013 chevrolet malibu turns off or completely de-energizes during operation. On three occasions over the last 2 weeks, the vehicle has turned off or completely de-energized while traveling speeds of between 10 and 35 mph.on one occasion, the vehicle turned off or completely de-energized while in stop and go traffic. On two separate occasions, the 2013 chevrolet malibu has turned off or completely de-energized in the middle of a turn. This occurred once in the face of oncoming traffic during a left turn at an intersection and once during a right turn.
Car keeps powering off while driving inside panel lights turn off then car powers do and goes back on
Is been a few times when i'm in a light and when i'm about to take off the car like holds up and it doesn't wants to move forward unless i hit the gas harder or just park it and shut it off and is been smoking trough the a.c. In less then 6 months i had to repair sertain stuff 3 times. First i took it to replace the fan assembly hybrid battery and a new hybrid battery the oil filter and the oil gasket cause it was leaking oil and update the software. I took it out in 3 weeks it was back in the shop cause i had to replace the timing chains and high pressure fuel pump and preform a system scan wich found that there is a mechanical issue with the engine and also the high fuel pressure was making slot of noise. And put a new high pressure fuel pump a high pressure fuel pipe. I spencer a few dollars on that. I took it out it was ok till it started growing smoke trough the a.c again it keeped holding back on me in the lights and it shuted off on me twice in were i had to hit parking and shut off and back on so it can work. And finally woke i'm driving on south 95 in 60mph the car started smoking trough the a.c then it made this loud noise in the motor so when i pulled over on the highway i see that all my motor oil had spilled in the floor and the motor started to smoke like crazy and the car indicated me to shut off motor. I had to tow my car home and park it to get it fix again. But is crazy cause in less then 6 months all this happened and is still parked to b fixed.
I have kept up regular maintenance on it. The vehicle now has an issues with stalling while stopped at a light or stop sign after driving it of and on throughout the day. The chevy dealership can't figure it out and i've spent several hundred dollars taking it to other repair shops. It can be a safe issue if i'm in the middle of an interstate at a stop trying to turn and i need to accelerate. I haven't seen any recalls for this model. I have having this problem starting back in 2020...we replaced the fuel pump thinking that was the problem but nothing...it even does it when i'm trying to park
On most of the 2013 chevy malibu the air bag has been recalled my car has had the airbag warning light on since i purchased my 2013. I don't feel safe and when i called chevy directly they told me to just keep checking my vin # should be on the recall for the air bag soon. It's still not showing up. I keep getting a warning low engine power, some one said don't drive a car that says this.
The exhaust and power have issues...check engine light is always on and power to system is reduced. Fuel economy has decreased severely. Check engine light will not go off. Exhaust coming from tailpipe even after car has been running awhile. This issue happens when the vehicle is running and operating.second issue is the trunk latch! the vehicle has an outside trunk release button. When vehicle is completely locked, the trunk will open on it's own! we will come out to the car with the trunk wide open when we know we have locked it completely. Checked, double checked, even triple checked but we will still come out to a vehicle with the trunk wide open! this trunk opening issue happens when the car is parked and off but, locked!
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While stationary, the interior lighting system malfunctioned. The contact stated that the lights remained illuminated after the vehicle was locked. In addition, while driving 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled without warning. Furthermore, the battery lost power on more than one occasion, which caused the vehicle not to start. Hendricks chevrolet of north carolina diagnosed that the generator in the vehicle needed to be replaced. The repair was completed, but the dealer discovered that the generator control module was also faulty. In addition, the dealer stated that a repair was performed on the vehicle in 2012. The contact discovered product safety number: 12238, which provided coverage for the replacement of the generator; however, the manufacturer stated that it had expired. The failure mileage was 58,812.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 15 mph, all the interior lights suddenly failed to function. In addition, the vehicle was making an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment. The contact also stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the accelerator pedal felt abnormally soft. Additionally, the ignition key failed to release from the ignition switch when the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician informed that the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,700.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was stationary, the doors locked on their own and the contact could not exit the vehicle. In addition, the ignition key became stuck on more than one occasion. The vehicle was taken to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving at 60 mph in inclement weather over a bump in the road, the contact lost control of the vehicle as the front end veered. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but had not been diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.
Both the transmission and engine went out at the same time. I took it to apple valley motors in martinsburg wv,a chevy dealership.they contacted the third party warranty company (portfolio)and they made the dealership replace the transmission with a junkyard transmission.but when i took it in the check engine light was on and i assumed that it was on because of the transmission. But also assumed that because it was a dealership with special trained technicians that they would check all the codes and clear them before they returned the vehicle to me. Well they didn't and the check engine light was still on when i picked it up but thought maybe i had to drive it a couple miles to reset the light.well the light did go out but came back on about a week later and when i took it back to the dealerthey called the warranty company and they said that because now that the extended warranty that i had,expired 8 days prior that there is nothing they can do.i called both gm and chevy and explained the situation and neither one will assist me with the problem only because the power train warranty expired even though i have less than a 100k on it.they gave me a case number but in the end they said there is nothing they can do.no way should both the engine and transmission go bad at the same time especially with less than 100k on it.this is in addition to another complaint that i just filed with you regarding the car loosing all power while i am driving. That problem happened on both the highway at over 70 mph and in the city at slower speeds.in addition to the transmission and engine going ou, 30 days prior the hydrolic transmission lines blew out while i was on the highway and i had to have it towed and it cost me about 900.00 out of pocket because it was was not covered by the warranty.
While driving straight ahead on a city street, at approximately 30-35mph, the axle shaft on the front, right side of the car broke. The broken axle shaft caused an accident where my car went to the right and i hit the back-left side of a van; that impact sent the right side of the car up in the air where i was only traveling on the two left wheels. Although i thought my car was going to flip and land on it's roof, the car did come back down on the right wheels, but landed/hit the front of the van and the back of a pick-up truck.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the contact attempted to shift into park however, an error message "please shift to park" was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact manipulated the gear shifter until the gear shifter engaged into park. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic and was informed that the transmission gear position selector needed to be replaced. Chuck nash chevrolet buick gmc located at 3209 n. Interstate 35 frontage rd, san marcos, tx 78666, (512) 253-8815, was contacted and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 15v245000 (power train) however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
The charging system went completely dead while driving. I had no power steering everything went black no speed, no lights, i couldn't even turn on my hazards while i was sitting in the middle lane of the interstate hoping i wouldn't get killed because of this. Why is there no warning to let you know your battery and charging system is dead. Why is this not a recall from chevy? please advise.
Each time i stop at a light or stop sign my vehicle statr vibrating , my rpm starts moving and my car dies. I restart it, but my service engine light never comes on. The dealership can't find the problem without a code.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the transmission gears were slow to change over when needed, and then the gear would change over abruptly. As a result, the vehicle would surge at a high rate of speed. There were two unknown warning indicators illuminated: one on the instrument panel and the other for the transmission gear shift. Koepp chevrolet (13221 us-87, la vernia, tx 78121, (830) 253-8000) was notified of the failure and indicated that the vehicle would need to be diagnosed to determine if the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 33,150.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would not crank, but the battery was fully charged. The contact also stated that the key did not come out of the ignition and the gear shifter would not shift. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.
My car continues to lose power and with it comes so many electrical issues. Brake assist wont disengage, no power beyond engine idling, and the service battery charging system continues to pop up even though it and the battery in the trunk were replaced by the dealer. I've had this car for a month and it's given me nothing but problems.
While driving on the highway my car will just shut down completely then turn back on.sometime the radio will go out with power steering, etc.it just shuts down for no reason.we've replacement the battery cable several months ago as we had the exact same problem and it worked for about 6 months.if i use my turn signal sometimes it will shut down and turn back on.did it about 20 times today on the way to work.with my two small children in the car with me.i am usually driving around 65 to 75 mph when this happens.
My car jerks when slowing sometimes like im dropping it down in first gear.
The console transmission gear selection indicator does not illuminate the shift position selected. I have been driving on the highway when the gear selection illumination goes off and i no longer have gear selection access nor acceleration control. I have had to dangerously roll off the highway into a safer place to attempt to restart the vehicle. After a few attempts the illumination returns and i have control again. This has happened randomly and i've tried to get help from dealership and gm but everyone that i've spoken to does not acknowledge this recall. I will attach a copy of the recall for a better understanding.
Wheel bearing from gm dont last. My car has 75000 miles and have already replaced all 4 and those were done may 9 using gm parts and have another one that is failing.
Driving 55mph on cruise control, i heard a warning chime. Looked at dash and the words engine power is reduced were on the screen. I looked for a symbol on the dash to tell me more and saw the engine symbol was on.the car didn't perform out of character from already going 55 on cruise.nothing changed in the engine performance.i continued toward home as that was my destination and was less than 15 miles from home.i parked the car in my garage, turned off the engine, waited a few seconds, then started the engine again.the warning came on right away.i called the dealer who i'm leasing the car from but it was a saturday afternoon and they were closed. I did leave them a message to call me on monday and why. I have not and will not drive the car until i hear from the dealer and have a date and time to bring it in because of the concern the engine could power down as i'm driving according to internet forums i since read that others with the same warning said their car did slow down on a fast busy highway. This warning is in the manual that came with the car and says it is the throttle body sensor gone bad.
My rpm keeps going up and down at stops and i took it to a dealer and they found out my piston is cracked at compression rings.there is also a service bulletin issued by gm pi-1178 affecting 2.0 turbo engines ,i talked to 2 gm representatives both denied of having a service bulletin issued on this car .and theydont want to change my engine but replace the pistons and the rings ,my car will be at the shop another week!.i always had gm cars 1 and this will be my last gm carbecause its a cheap company!
Was entering parkway and car failed to accelerate but the engine was revving .car stood still as if in neutral
My chevrolet malibu shut off on me in the mid of the way and i almost go into a accident with my children. Took it to the dealership and they can't find out why my car is doing this.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would shut off and the instrument panel gauges and electronics would turn off and on. Inaddition, the "service power steering" message illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mike haggerty gmc (9100 s. Kenton st., oakline, il) where it was diagnosed that the transmission module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and did not assist. The failure mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with an unknown warning light flashing on the instrument panel. The vehicle also stalled while making a turn. The contact called valmark chevrolet located at 725 i-35 south, new braunfels, tx 78130, (830)-214-1742, and was informed that the vehicle was repaired in 2013 under an unknown recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 5 mph, the transmission was shifted into reverse, but failed to shift into gear. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. In addition, the contact stated that while driving from the dealer, the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was driven back to the dealer, where unknown repairs were performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
My vehicle which was purchased brand new 02/2014 was left running and placed into park on level asphalt street. When i walked about six or seven feet from the vehicle my vehicle began rolling forward. I chased the vehicle and attempted to get inside to stop the vehicle. I was able to open the door but was dragged several feet. I could see clearly the vehicle was in park. The vehicle went in to a small ravine and from the outside of the vehicle i was able to push the engine stop/start button and the vehicle stopped. I easily backed the vehicle out after starting it. I shut the vehicle off and some nice people i did not know tended to my injuries. I called general motors later that night and was given a service request number of 71-1320790919. My vehicle was towed to sunrise chevy on 06/22. On 07/21 i was notified nothing could be found wrong with my vehicle. I was given no paperwork from general motors or the dealer. There was 1100.00 dollars of damage to my vehicle . General motors refused to pay for said damage. I was told to use my parking brake. Really that is ridiculous when u are on level ground. My left foot and leg still show the signs of being dragged.i was also asked how many times this happened. Isn't once enough. I surely did not try to duplicate it. I did not nor will i ever leave my car running again and walk away. I had the key with me on that day but guess what i discovered the vehicle can be driven away even while the key fab is with you.i hope this does not happen to anyone else which is the reason i reported the incident to general motors and now documenting the incident here.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle decelerated. The contact's daughter pulled the vehicle off the freeway and the transmission slipped. The vehicle jerked violently and almost crashed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to burien chevrolet (14400 1st ave s, burien, wa 98168, (206) 243-5800) where it was diagnosed that a new transmission needed to be installed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 73,408.the consumer stated evenafter having the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the steering wheel locking up.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated as the check engine sensor illuminated. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and back on several times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was not able to neither replicate nor diagnose the failure. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 185,195.
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 nhtsa 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.
Water pump failure
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park and the key was pulled out, the vehicle rolled away and crashed into a wall. There was no injury. A police report was filed. The case number was not provided. The vehicle was damaged but was drivable. The vehicle was taken to four different dealers, including the victory chevrolet dealer (866-900-6224, located at 717 rhyne rd, charlotte, nc 28214) where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. . the vehicle was also taken to and independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the nhtsa. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
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.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the transmission would shift abruptly. The contact stated that after depressing the brakes there was slight delay before it engaged. The vehicle was taken to dealer however the vehicle was not inspected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 1,460 and the current mileage was 2,041.
When stopping the vehicle i transmission in the park position.vehicle message center keep saying to place car in park.must move shift lever between 5 -20 times to finally get it to stay in park position.problem is intermittent so mechanic has trouble diagnosing problem.car only has about 50k miles on it.
I purchased a 2013 chevy malibu 53,000 miles in october of 2018 from bob pulte chevrolet. The car ran great until almost a year to the date of purchase, at 72,534 miles, issues began.while stopped at a red light, foot on brake, i looked down at the dashboard and noticed the rpm needle had dropped to 0 & the car had stalled.i put the car in park, turned the key off and then back on to start the car. It sounded as if it didn't want to start but ultimately did. I continued driving and it happened again at the next red light.i took the car to the nearest repair shop which was firestone, to have it checked & was told the alternator and battery needed replaced. The following week the car stalled as it had 1st time & then sporadically again and again when i slowed down approaching a red light, stop sign & when pulling into a parking space. Each time the car stalled it was difficult to start again.i took the car to a different firestone for a fresh set of eyes. This time the car stalled when their technician drove the car.a fuel system cleaning was recommended & done. The next suggestion was to replace the throttle body. A few days later, the car stalled again. When the car does stall i would lose power to everything except the radio. The lights shut off, doors stay locked & the car cannot be steered.i next took the car to the bob pulte chevrolet dealership & discussed the problem with them. After having the car for two days, they advised the car did not stall when they drove it, there were no codes, no check engine light on & without that there was nothing they could do.the next day when i pulled into a parking space at work, the car stalled again.i called bob pulte again-they said they would update the ecm module and reprogram the throttle body and everything that goes along with it - believing firestone was unable to do it. The car continues to stall.
I started the car and viewed the message "service power steering" in the message center between the odometer and tachometer. There did not seem to be any issue with the steering, but wanted to get it checked out by my local dealer since it was less than a half mile up the road. As i put the car into the gear, the car would not move. The indicator lights that normally show me what gear i am in (prnd) were blank. Then all of the sudden, the car surged forward violently, as if the malibu was just rear-ended. I then turned the car off and restarted it. The ?service power steering? message appeared again. However, the ?check engine? light had lit up, and the ?service parking brake? message appeared as well. The car then surge violently again forward without shifting into any gears. I then shut the car off and called spencer chevrolet to tell them i was going to have the car towed to their shop. After a few minutes, i tried once more to start the car and was able to shift into gear and drive it to the shop in limp mode with half the warning lights lit up on the dash. After further diagnostics, the maintenance manager at spencer chevrolet informed me that the transmission computer module (tcm) had failed and needed replacement under warranty. This was the third electrical issue i had with this vehicle (the trunk was opening on its own while driving, parked, or during the night, and the radio was locking up with no control). I was worried that the transmission issue could have happened while driving, and didn't want to take any risks.
Car randomly losses power at any speed. During this time, i am unable to control the car. The power steering is off. This happened to my wife as she made a left turn on a green light on bell road, az (a busy road). There is no way that this should be taken lightly.
In summer 2015 while using ac, heat randomly would blast out.(while idle or driving).would have to restart car to get ac to work again.in the past 2 weeks dec15/jan16, engine overheated-idle indicator came on while driving on the highway, once at 65 mph, once at 30 mph. Then a few minutes later it would turn off.i looked at temp gauge, and it was not at an overheating level (half way only).also, now heat only intermittently works.i will have to turn car on and off repeatedly, and turn ac on/off, heat on/off, defrost on/off, and sometimes the heat will finally get warm.never seems to get hot like it's supposed to.took to repair shop for the engine overheated/idle warning and stated nothing was wrong.safety issue not having heat for front windshield defrost when it's under 30 degrees out.mechanic said it's probably a computer issue with the car.but now i'm seeing this is a recurring problem with many car owners.gm needs to recall, as this can be a safety concern!
Loss of power of car it kill my factory battery had buy a new one and power steering is not working
Loss of power a lot. Auto stop feature makes a strong fuel smell. Burning and smoke coming from front right side under hood. Bought this car a month ago.
Vehicle sold and delivered with an open active safety recall (13142) on it at time of purchase, which was a violation of federal law title, 49 subtitle vi, chapter 301, section 30112a3 restricting the sale (and/or introducing into commerce) of a vehicle with a safety defect.this information is consistent with the information in gm recall bulletin #13142. Dealer sold have not sold or delivered the vehicle until the recall was addressed. Dealer/chevrolet risked the safety of the vehicle owner and general public by placing it into commerce with the open recall.
My chevrolet malibu eco keeps stalling i almost had a accident
The 2013 chevrolet malibu turns off or completely de-energizes during operation. On three occasions over the last 2 weeks, the vehicle has turned off or completely de-energized while traveling speeds of between 10 and 35 mph.on one occasion, the vehicle turned off or completely de-energized while in stop and go traffic. On two separate occasions, the 2013 chevrolet malibu has turned off or completely de-energized in the middle of a turn. This occurred once in the face of oncoming traffic during a left turn at an intersection and once during a right turn.
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.
Steering became sticky stiff in 12 o'clock postition, making steering corrections difficult with overcorrecting.there is definitely a problem that could be a sever safety hazard.i was traveling on i-75 at 65-70 mph when malfunction occurred.i contacted a dealer in tampa and they did not seem too concerned, hard to communicate due to it being a holiday weekend.the tampa dealer advised if there was a problem, i would have received a recall letter.i am concerned, being on vacation, for the long trip back to knoxville.also, i have experienced transmission shutter at low speed, intermediate problem.
The mechanic states it may be a condition in which the generator control module (gcm) may not function properly. The battery wouldn't hold a charge and then suddenly it was charged and driving as normal, the battery indicator light was on the entire time.they cannot find anything wrong with it now, but stated there was a recall and thinks that is what is wont with my vehicle.also the stop/start feature is not working at all on the vehicle.it acts like it will cut off intermittently.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the rpms decreased and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle would only restart after receiving a jump start. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and battery charge, stability track, and service power steering warning messages appeared on the instrument panel display. The contact mentioned that the failures occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,212.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v674000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact contacted bachman chevrolet (9650 bluegrass parkway, louisville, ky 40299, (502) 632-0211) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the seat belt on the passenger's side failed to latch and unlatch correctly. The seat belt remained locked in the latch position and required several attempts to unlatch. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Air bag deployed in accident causing damage toface chest leg also seatbelt caused severe bruising to lower abdomen.
Front passenger seatbelt female receiver buckle will not latch the male portion of the seatbelt. This was first noted when my grandson was trying to put on the seatbelt. I was driving on the freeway at the time.the problem continues ever since.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the pretension cable fractured. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 15v269000 (seat belt) as a possible resolution to the failure, but the vin was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,652. Updated 01/31/2017*ct
Driver hit a stationary object head on at approximately 50mph and head went through the windshield.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the front passenger's seat belt alarm sounded without a passenger seated in the front seat. The contact buckled the seat belt and the alarm ceased. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted or notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The seat will not function properly and gets stuck in position, currently the back is tilted nearly all the way back and will not tilt back up
Car seat caught on fire under me right after i turned on the ignition
1.the seat stitching has come apart. 2. The part of the seat where you adjust it, has cracked. Also it has torn my seat a bit because it has cracked. -both of these have been falling apart since shortly after owning the vehicle.
My driver seat is stuck all the way in the full recline position and wont go back up. I contacted chevy dealership and they told me 1,400 to buy a whole new seat. I dont have 1400 laying around to buy a new whole seat and that it troubles me that a whole seat would go out with my car when it has less than 45,000 miles. Now my wife and i are forced to drive a unsafe car because not only we don't have that kind of money laying around for a seat that shouldn't even be broke at 42000 miles. Ive contacted gm but they have not contacted me back yet. I also paid 130 dollars for the dealership to tell me that i need a whole new seat? i could have told them that. I hope i don't get in a accident probably wont have a chance with the way the seat is sitting seat belt wont work properly.
Keep stuck in ignition. No power. Had p0010 code. Changed the intake camshaft position solenoid.
I been had this vehicle since 2018 nothing but issues few months having this vehicle i start experiencing issues with radio coming on and going off for no reason so took it to get looked at the said it was from wiring in the passenger side seat that was causing it so i paid $400 to get that fixed. But still was and is having same issues with electrical and now my heat comes on by itself even when the knob is in the off position. My passenger side seat belt warning goes off even when no ones in the seat. And to top it off my car been running bad engine overheating but nothing on my dashboard is telling me that but i can smell burning from my engine coming through my vents and it's exhausting. I have been to many shops to get it looked at but they keep saying nothing wrong no codes where coming up nor was my engine light on. But as of 3/29/2021 i had multiple icons pop up on my dashboard and now my engine light on. So i finally got a code p228d come up and i been explaining to auto shops that's something wrong because it's not wanting to pick up speed. So what can i do i'm tired spending money to get it looked at and all i'm getting from people nothing is wrong with your vehicle. But there is truly something wrong with this vehicle and it does this no matter where i'm at on highway, street, when i'm idle it's a loud noise and i can feel the heat from the engine coming through the floor of my vehicle
Your current requirements for positioning of the head rest on car seats sucks.it is uncomfortable to the point of being a safety hazard.the fact that it cannot be removed increases the problem. Change it.
Front passenger seat air bag sensor too sensitive?? the front passenger air bag light comes on as well as front passenger seat belt reminder with minimal weight and/or pressure exerted on seat. I noted a 12oz soda beverage was placed on the front passenger seat and in approximately less than 10 seconds the vehicle light illuminated that the air bag was on (it illuminated off until this point) and the reminder tone came on to remind to fasten the front passenger seat belt.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the driverā€™s side seat became defective and would not remain sturdy while driving. The contact has had to duct tape parts of the seat to prevent the seat from moving while driving. The contact called and notified the dealer about the failure. An appointment was scheduled to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Fire resulting from defective power seat control motor.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a failure covered under the warranty; however, after the repair, the vehicle began to experience many malfunctions. The vehicle's bolts on both the front passenger and driver seats were detached. When the seats were adjusted, the uni body frame of the body moved. The contact stated that the uni body frame was able to be moved manually. In addition, the electrical systems failed without warning, which sometimes caused the vehicle to stall. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but they refused to assist. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
Driver seat control panel missing seat will not move
There was a safety recall for this model but it did not include my car's vin for some reason. I have had dealership repair the problem twice, once while still under factory warranty and then recently due to airbag harness wiring shearing off. The dealership repaired the wiring and charged me the deductible under extended warranty but advised the issue could happen again due to faulty design engineering. The issue happens apparently while raising and lowering the driver seat. The wiring harness can easily get caught in the gear mechanism.
Broken drivers seat frame. The seat back reclining function only works on the left side, while the right side is stuck.multiple online complains from malibu owners,
Actuator did not meet specs it was necessary to replace actuator. This service was done by jim keras chevrolet in memphis tennessee. The covering on the driver seat that protects the seat controls has fallen off, the car has no pick up when depressing the excellerator and makesnoise as if the transmission is not changing. I went to vincheck pro and there were 7 recalls specifically electrical system software. I bought this car off the showroom floor of acura of memphis at ridgeway and 385. No one told me of any factory recalls. The money i am spending for this car is already too much and now having so many problems out of a car thats only 2 years old is ridiculous. Thanks for listening.
Chafed wiring under passenger seat to short out and ground..causing headlights to go out and all electrical parts to short out...no headlights or tail lights.
Was sitting in my seat adjusting the seat by pushing the button that had a short when i pushed the button i herd a clicking noise then i smelt a fume type of smell i put the car in reverse whenthe seat wouldn't move as i looked down at the gear i notice that the driver seat where i was sitting was on fire every where the car was wired is where the fire burned up i called the fire department in which they informed me that it was a electrical fire and car insurance confirmed recall on the car had been reported for doing the same thing prior to this incident i called kin dixon where i purchase the car and they told me that my car according to the vin number i have to them was not affected by recall i have gm and they have yet to respond to me i could have been one of there numerous customers who lost their life in there defected retort cars i was not burned but the poor car was torched.
Driver seat electric control panel separated from seat within 2 years of purchase of the new vehicle. The panel hangs off of the seat and over time has caused the seat to become damaged, which then caused pinching and scratching of driver's leg. Additionally, the driver's electric seat position panel only selectively operates, which means there are likely shorts in the wiring due to the hanging away from the seat and wearing over time with no protection by the plastic which was built to encase it.the buttons no longer work to move the seat 80% of the time, which is a safety hazard when the driver changes and may be taller or shorter and needs adjustments, though the seat will not move.sadly, i have checked my vin with the recalls and i am only eligible for one recall currently and it states that gm does not have the parts necessary to correct the problem. This is unacceptable. I read that gm is waiting for parts from china and i believe that they are wasting time waiting for china and could use company from united states to build the needed parts. The passenger seat air bag sensor indicator rings, even with the slightest weight of something light on the passenger seat.this should not occur, as it should only ring if there is a weight bearing indicative of a human, not just a notebook.if it rings daily for a notebook, then the concern is whether the airbag will deploy properly when a crash actually occurs.
While driving through a parking lot in farmingville, ny on 11/8/19, as i attempted to come to a stop, the pedal went to the floor and i realized i had just lost my brakes.to make matters worse, i was heading toward a steep downgrade which would have sent my car right into traffic on a busy, 6 lane highway.thankfully i managed to stop the car beforehand.i find out today that the brake booster in my car failed --as it has in several 2013 chevrolet malibus.ive owned the vehicle just going on 7 months now and always keep up with the maintenance.i would like to know why there is not a recall on the 2013 chevrolet malibu for the brake booster --which i can say, firsthand, is extremely dangerous. So between towing the vehicle and now having to replace this part, im out about $1200.i hope to receive a timely response.thank you so much! (incident report as told by my daughter, [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'*pm
13 malibuevery day at least twice the radio will flicker off and on multiple times and then once i hit the brakes and make a turn the brake will go solid and the steering wheel jerks hard all at the same time and then all my dash lights stop working. Then it will all power on and work like new a few seconds after. But once the car is parked and car is turned off it will not allow me to take the key out. And then once you try to turn the key in there is no power at all. No lights. No clicks. No radio. No nothing. Completely dead car. But then if you unplug the battery for 10 mins and plug it back in... Then the key will come out and/or will turn on and the car is working fine again for maybe a trip or two and then it does this again. Every single day! no codes show on the dash no lights of anything wrong at all. Has been doing this for almost a month now. I have almost hit multiple people because of this issue!!! help!!! local chevy dealer and also a local body shop cannot find the issue. I have a 5 year old and i'm terrified to take her anywhere with me and it's our only car and i owe a lot on it. Only had it almost 2 years. I need help
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.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet mailbu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal stiffened without warning when the pedal was depressed. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and pumped the brake pedal until it worked. The dealer diagnosed that the brake booster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred nine months later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered a $70.00 rebate. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
I am or have experienced similar problems related to multiple recalls for my 2013 chevy malibu, yet i when attempt to get the repairs for the recall i'm told they're aren't any connected to my vin. If that's so, then my vin[xxx] and others like it should be added to the recalls. My malibu has been or is experiencing the issues brought up in recall #'s 50490, 50491, 13136, and 12212. Now why am i stuck having to pay out of pocket for things that are known in a recall. This is very disturbing to me. Going forward, should i succeed in getting this recall accepted, i don't need to here that it may be out of warranty. That wouldn't be fair either. As the prior owner couldn't have had the work done as a recall because the vin wasn't in the system in time to be done before any restrictions or warrantyexpired.as i am making this complaint, i am in the process of getting the repairs done and would appreciate being reimbursed for all expenses incurred. As i wait for a favorable response.thank you,[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving on the parkway at around 50 mph i went to slow down and realized i had lost my brakes.i was able to stop the car by downshifting the automatic and applying a huge amount of force on the brake pedal. When i took the car to the dealership with 50,000 miles on it they told me that i had completely lost the brake booster
As i was driving 35 mph on a busy downtown location in my area of new orleans, my 2013 chevy malibu decided to shut down on me.at first when i stopped at a red light, the car stall as though it wanted to cut off but it didn't at that moment.when i made it to the second red light the car shut completely off then came right back on.i was terrified as my 12 year old daughter sat in the back seat of the car so i decided to head home which was 15 mins from the location where i was plus i also had to travel over a busy mississippi river bridge to get to my house from that location.as i was making my way back towards the bridge to get home, i notice different signals flashing across my dashboard, then the car shut down completely giving me little to no time to make a decision to pull over.the steeling wheel locked up giving me no control as to which way to steer the vehicle, car completely dead.i was so blessed that no cars was in the way of where the car was going.the car refused to start again and key got stuck .i had to get it towed home.i'm begging chevy, please look into this issue.i have seen lots of reviews regarding these make and models and it looks like nothing is being done. I had a 2006 chevy malibu which i loved so much that i decided to trust chevy with my next car.as i closed my eyes that night i could only imagine what could have happen if i was on that bridge heading home with cars traveling 60-70mph?what if i was infront of a river, on a train track, in front of a big body vehicle such as a bus or 18-wheeler or someone walking in the direction the car was going?someone, if haven't already could truly cause damage to their life or someone else's life.please chevy think about the family lives which are being put in danger,even the dealership's dont truly know the issues.
While driving my 2013 chevy malibu on the highway & turnpike, i was driving approx 60-70 miles and hour and then out of nowhere the vehicle decreased speed down to 30 mph and also had me cause an accident with the drivers behind me.the check engine light then came on and a message "engine power has been reduced".i was able to pull the car over; however, this is a danger and should be resolved as still this continues to occur since i have contacted general motors and advised of the safety issue.still have not seen a recall on this issue yet which i was shocked.i asked the gentleman if there have been other complaints and he stated yes.so i am very shocked that this issue has not been resolved.my vehicle now is out of warranty and still mechanics do not know what is wrong and can not fix this issue.i do not feel that ihave to pay for parts that this vehicle does not while they try to pinpoint the problem.literally the mechanic at day chevrolet during the diagnostic just said to lets start somewhere and see if that resolves the issue.i don't believe i should have to pay for parts that may or may not resolve the issue.since then i now have more lights popping up regarding traction stability, parking break (which was replaced and did not fix the issue) track control, etc have come up and seems to have disabled my anti-lock brakes.could someone pleas contact me if there is a solution for this if someone is aware of what part or parts will fix this defect.
My car continues to lose power and with it comes so many electrical issues. Brake assist wont disengage, no power beyond engine idling, and the service battery charging system continues to pop up even though it and the battery in the trunk were replaced by the dealer. I've had this car for a month and it's given me nothing but problems.
I tend to keep having issues with my brakes in warm weather conditions ( 80) plus degrees. Every time i go to hit my brakes when it is a hot day out. My brake pedal sticks down and doesn't come back up. When this happens i have to use my foot to take the tension off of the brake pedal by pulling the pedal back up with my foot. When the brake sticks like this.. I can feel it slugging the car down until i pull the break pedal back up. It is very interesting as it only will do it when the weather conditions are hot out. When it is a mild to cooler day. I have no issues at all. This problem happens when the car is in motion and everytime i hit the brakes, i have to either reach down to pull the pedal up.. Or bring it back up with my foot.
Cleaning out the trunk discovered no spare tire.only sealant air compressor.how stupid. Was not informed by the dealer, who obviously knew they would lose a deal if customer informed.this is a big time scam and cover up.i can see real trouble if i have a blow out! stupid!!!
Abs warning light came on along with message to service stabilitrak.
I purchased my 2013 malibu ls in september, 2013 and have been having nothing but problems since. During the first few weeks of me having the car my rear defrost was not working properly and my car would smell like an rotten egg which it still does. I took the car back to the dealership and of course they found nothing wrong. A few months letter my brakes stated grinding whenever the car was in reverse (still does). The dealership found nothing wrong, but stated they had smoothed my brakes. My car has cut off a total of seven times and the dealership found nothing wrong. So i called and spoke with the head person in charge of the service department and was told it could be my computer, but nothing has been done to check the computer. My car loses power while driving and has even sped up on its own. My brakes, brake hard as if they?re getting stuck at times. When i turn on the car hot air blows at full force and will not cut off until the car is turned off. The glove box light shines in the floor and the seatbelt would not latch. The best part of it all, while the dealership had m car one of the workers hit something, so they had to remove my front bumper to paint it and did not place it on correctly. My car is experiencing all of the issues that are out on recall, but i?m always told the recall is not for my car. Gm needs to take full responsibility and correct the issues or buy back my car. I refuse to continue to pay for something that is not worth it.
Vehicle was traveling at 65mph on a highway. Brakes were applied suddenly to avoid an accident when the power brake booster failed resulting in essentially no braking ability at all. The brake booster failed a second time after being replaced from the initial incident. Luckily this happened in a parking lot at slow speed, but the car has no braking capability to avoid an accident, it takes several dozen car lengths to stop the vehicle even at slow speeds. Incidents were about 2 years apart, the most recent being on 06/03/19. I see no active recalls on the power brake booster but it seems unusual to have 2 failures of this critical item.
While driving car instrument panel turns off, after which steering locks up and brakes become inoperable. Instrument panel turns off for seconds, then as the instrument panel turns back on, all messages on instrument panel flash (ie engine light, low battery, etc). Most common message is about stabilink. Even after instrument panel turns back on, the steering wheel will remain stiff and hard to move until you leave the car off for an extended period of time. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to the problem, other than driving it. I've had it happen in stop and go traffic where i'm going from not moving to at max 5 mph, i've had it happen on an empty highway going 65 mph, i've had it happen two minutes into my drive, and i've had it happen 40 minutes into my drive. Steering wheel does not always lock up in the middle of a turn, but most frequently it happens when making a sharp turn. I have video of the occurrence of the steering wheel and what happens to the instrument panel but am unable to upload it. I've tried to get the whole thing on video but it really just depends on if someone is in the car with me or if my phone was at the ready and i'm in a safe environment to record. It's scary enough to have the steering and brakes be useless to me, so my focus is usually more on controlling the car.
On numerous occasions, vehicle has shut completely off. Because it is an eco engine, i assumed it was simply idling down, while stationary a traffic light or stop sign, as usual but that was not the case. The first couple of times the vehicle shutoff was at traffic lights, and drive through lanes. And then the vehicle shutoff while on the interstate at 70 miles per hour. Shortly after that incident, the check engine light came on. I replaced the battery but the car has still had to be jumped off three times since the replacement. And when i had those codes repaired, now the vehicle drives as if it isn't getting gas and then all of sudden it will jerk and accelerate quickly. Lastly, when the brakes are used on several occasions, the pedal will suddenly go all the way to the floorboard, then come and tighten to point i can barely press the brakes. I have replaced the brakes on three separate occasions and the mechanics do not understand what is causing that issue to occur.
I was driving my son to work and i lost all power to my vehicle.i had no brakes, power steering and my engine light came on and battery light came on as well. I managednot get in a accident and get into a parking lot.thank god.my backlights have had issues as well they have stayed on and have cuased me to get pulled over by the police.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 75 mph, there was a loud abnormal noise from the rear of the vehicle. The contact observed that the rear bumper detached from the vehicle and was lying in the road. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.
Cars brakes are basically stuck. Brake assist coming on and causing brake lights on exterior of car to stay on while driving and parked, also while car is off with key out of vehicle. When letting off the brake the car comes to a stop very quickly as if you were applying the brakes. It is hard to accelerate going forward and in reverse. Car shakes while driving down the highway. There is a hot smell coming from car after this happens
The abs light has come on stating that i did not have stabil track control anymore.this happened when i was entering a busy road when i spun tires on some gravel on pavement road surface. It happened when i spun tires on a icy road driving atabout 35 miles an hour due to road conditions. It happened when i was driving down a dry pavement state highway at 65 miles an hour.a total of three times.every time it was the same problem but different wheels.it has happened with lr, rr and rf wheels part replaced was 13589507w-(s) wheel bearing assembly. The problem is the encoder ring which is part of this assembly is cracked,pieces gone or the whole thinggone. There was not a problem with earlier versions of this encoder ring.i understand that this part will be on the new 2017 models and that it will affect the computer even more than the 2013 version with some features suchas cruise control.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the transmission would shift abruptly. The contact stated that after depressing the brakes there was slight delay before it engaged. The vehicle was taken to dealer however the vehicle was not inspected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 1,460 and the current mileage was 2,041.
The brake pedal is sticking and will not fully release. The vehicle will not accelerate when this happens and the brake lights will stay on after the car is turned off. I only have 35600 miles on the vehicle. The dealer can't find the issue but suggests the brake pedal assembly be replaced but will not guarantee it will fix the issue.
There are periods of time when i put my turn signal on and my wheel lock up, the radio turns off and all the power shuts down in the car. The brakes feel like they are locking.
When my 2013 chevy malibu is in motion and someone is in the passenger seat (many but not all times) all of the electronics, including the electronic speedometer, and all dashboard gauges, in the car stop working and notifications about the airbag system and braking system appear. The mechanical aspects of the car still seem to work fine, but the notifications about the airbags and braking make me concerned that it is not safe. This has been happening for a year. I have tried taking my vehicle to the dealership multiple times and have been told they either cannot replicate it or they will "fix" something that doesn't end up solving the problem. Given that this problem started randomly and not with any intervention on my part of the part of any mechanic, i am contacting nhtsa because i am concerned that this problem is related to the airbag sensor in the passenger seat and that this might be happening with other people and could represent real danger if this really is affecting the airbag and braking systems (even when the passenger seat is not in use).
Brake pedal (pivot) bushing worn prematurely at less than 36,000 miles.this caused pedal to drag and not return naturally to it's "released / up and off" position.the result was that pressure remained on the brake system so that calipers at wheels did not release, causing brake pads to remain in contact with brake disc.brake overheating, excessive wear, inability to initiate "cruise control" and reduced braking performance were all results of this premature design and or material deficiency. This problem was apparent under all condition when brakes were used.brake pedal had to be physically pulled "up" to release the brakes.
I recently paid my vehicle off and i am experiencing several electrical issues. The emergency brake went out and "service emergency brake light is on". There's no connection. When i hit a pothole in the road while driving, my radio screen blacks out. Theni can hit another bump and it comes back on. When i park, my ignition does not release my key. I have to turn the steering wheel several times and put it in drive then back in park several times to get the key to release. After doing this several times my key broke off in the ignition and i was stranded and had to walk home over two miles. Has anyone else complained of these issues with the 2013 malibu? i couldn't pass my recent safety inspection due to the brake issue and i was inconvenienced again as a result of these issues.
In the last 2 years i have lost my breaks due to the break booster going out in my car now again last night i lost my breaks again due to this issues i is a very big issues i could have been involved in a accident or killed someone i would like to know why this keeps happening because to me this is a big safety issue. I was driving down the road
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.
The problem i am having with my 2013 chevrolet malibu deal with its brake assist. The brake assist engages on its own without operator enabling it. This problem causes the vehicle to loose accelerating power, whereas, the operator needs to apply more force to the accelerator to move the car forward or backwards. If, the operator removes foot from accelerator the car will come to a complete stop rapidly, reminiscence if one is operating a manual transmission vehicle and down-shifts. Other problem with vehicle when the car is shut-down and keys out of ignition the brake lights remain on (not on every occasion but periodically). All, aforementioned, the dealer has been notified and taken in for repairs two separate occasions but the problem persists. In, addition, i have contacted gm customer care center in the past and most recently june 5, 2015 about the problem (code #71-1466326393).but, today, june 7, 2015 is by far the worst incident to date. While operating my vehicle on a local interstate the brake assist engaged itself again causing server vibrations from all four wheels and a loud disturbing noise from the wheels. Also, the steering wheel vibrated back and forth; with these problems i felt the need to exit the interstate. I feel the vehicle is not safe to operate
My brake booster has went out for the 2nd time in 3 months.this is so dangerous i cost too much to have fixed. I don't understand why this is not a recall. There is no reason that this should happen again in exactly 3 months of getting my car back from the dealership. Some could really get hurt or hurt someone else by this going out while driving then gm will have a bigger problem on there hands. Good thing i wass parked both times about to leave and noticed that all i heard was air when i put my foot on the breaks. They really need to come with a solution. Also when i was trying to take my key out the ignition would not come out and the car was in park.
3/20 i was going 35 when it lost power and brake.onstar towed to dealer 4 days later was told it was traction control and fixed. 4/29 going 50 and lost power, and braked to 28 mph. Onstar again towed to dealer has sat there for 24 days and counting with no resolution from gm. This is a 2013 chevy malibu.i am currently looking to have it declared a lemon.
When i was driving i noticed that every so often my brakes would feel really stiff when braking. Later that day, parked vehicle in the driveway and brake lights would not go off, had to go into vehicle and lift brake pedal up to get lights to go off. Noticed later that day that brake pedal was getting stuck down after i released my foot off the brake. Does not do it everytime i break but did start to do it the day we had 90% humidity. Still have to sometimes lift the pedal up to get the lights to go off.
My break booster went out again for 3rd time with in a year and half i have taken to a place to get it fixed this is on safe.i was driving all 3 times when it went out. I was stopping at a light.
Brake pedal does not raise after apply brakes remain applied or brake lights on unwanted. The condition has happened in high temperature and humidity conditions so far and may not be repeatable.this is not a normal wear and tear condition, this is a safety hazard.i have children that ride in my car. The brakes seize up, bad smell coming from the tires.driver must pull up on the brake.this is a manufacture defect and should be replaced at the cost of the manufacturer.dealerships are charging $1300 to replace, the part itself is $70.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (transwest chevrolet buick, 1200 w main st, sterling, co, 80751) where it was diagnosed that the speed sensor and rear passenger wheel hub failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 8-3108717924. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the drive train warranty and that the bumper to bumper warranty had expired. The manufacturer informed the contact to call nhtsa. The failure mileage was approximately 69,900.
Fuse caused low voltage power steering going on and off wiyhout the steering service light coming on. The steering became loose. Hard to control when driving. I could not get part for over a week.
Car cuts off and stalls and lights flickering
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering seized and the vehicle experienced a loss of electrical functions and power. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
The car appears to have no center. Sometimes it pulls left and sometimes it pulls right. When i go to correct the issue the car doesn't respond right away, then it over corrects. The car never rides in the center anymore. I am constantly having to move the steering wheel to keep the car going straight. I feel like someone is going to report me for drunk driving or that i am going to get pulled over for it. I have taken it to the dealership twice for it and they "cannot duplicate" and tell me that it's normal for the car to drive that way because its all electric now. The car did not drive like this when i bought it less than a year ago. If it did, i would have not purchased it.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving at any speed, the power steering ability seized and the vehicle shut down and then restarted. In addition, the service power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to classic lawton chevrolet (8308 nw cache rd, lawton, ok 73505, 580-280-2800) where it was diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure recurred and was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.
2013 chevrolet malibu.consumer writes in regards to power steering concern.
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.
When driving this vehicle with ~111,000 miles on it.the infotainment center continually rebooted, causing drops of bluetooth connection and pauses in the ac.the instrument panel stayed working, but lights turned off.this happened about 6 times in a 20 minute drive on the highway.after exiting the highway and executing a turn the reboot happened again, however the power steering locked up making the car unmanageable.thankfully nothing was hit by the car!after this incident, driver was rightfully freaked out and won't touch the car again until this is resolved.one week prior the car rebooted once and the engine idled oddly, turned car off and on and worked fine for about a week, then the above incident happened.
Car bought from the dealership as used with 28k miles in nov 2014. In march 2015, the steering wheel started to lock while turning. Meanwhile, the screen and the radio restarts. The locking of the steering wheel happens under different circumstances, including but not limit to when parking, cruising on the neighbourhood (speed below 30 mph), change lanes in highways (speed around 50 mph), and several times while the car was actually parked without motion. The car was brought to the dealership in april 2015 for the first time. In the following two years until last week (march 2017), the dealership replied "could not duplicate the issue" every single time. In the recent several times of me visiting the dealership about the same issue, they replaced the battery cables (with a charge for $750), and the fuse box (with a charge of $108), but still, the problem exists. The last visit to the dealer ends up with the routine reply of "can not duplicate" but they did admit that there is indeed an issue since i showed them a video i recorded when the issue happens.the locking of the steering wheel happens every single time when i tried to rotate the steering wheel (to make turning while driving or parking of course), but the issue is that it does not always happen. It only happens every now and then. That is why i am still driving it after two years since unfortunately, that is my only car. This is extremely dangerous since the locking of the steering wheel only locks while turning. It can cause accidents in the neighbourhood and a lethal accident on the highways. The gm offered me a coupon for some credit to be applied to my next purchase of a new gm car but i don't think that is a solution i can accept. I am attaching some of the service histories to support my statement. There are more but i can only upload 5.
The car shuts completely off when driving. The steering wheel starts to lock in different places as you turn. All electronics shut off and sometimes cannot be restarted for days. You can be sitting in park and turn the steering wheel and it will still lock up. Not at the stopping point of the steering. Even if you try. A little. I also have a video of it happening it will not let you turn it at all. Unlock losing power steering makes it harder to turn but still possible. With this it stops completely like the car is shut off. When you switch your turn signal on and then turn all electronics and car shuts off until you turn the signal off or let go out the steering wheel. I have almost wrecked 4 times with kids in the car. I have personally read other people. Not just a few but at least 200 other people with this same problem. Currently looking into legal action against this before someone dies in a wreck because nobody wants to issue a recall.
While driving my vehicle turned off and back on. The vehicle was stalling all the way home turning on and off. Highest speed i was driving was no more than 35 mph.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 40 mph on the freeway, the steering seized and the vehicle lost power without warning. The contact managed to veer the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and the key would not release from the ignition. Approximately two hours later, the vehicle did not resume normal operation. The failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer and dealer were made aware of the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 13v173000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.*pmthe vehicle was towed to do the dealer and consumer was told it was not electrical problem but block cable was replaced.
While driving, the power steering abruptly ceased working and a service warning came on.there was no prior warning or problem.after pulling over, stopping the auto and a wait of 90 minutes, the problem went away.the dealer "reprogrammed and initialized power steering module, cleared code and confirmed repairs".
The electrical system will randomly shuts down.usually starts with the entertainment console,and progresses to the power steering, and eventually a full power shut down.stationary or while driving, doesn't matter, complete shut down.vehicle does restart as if nothing happened. Dealership and gm no help. This problem has been ongoing since 2018 with multiple dealership services, and 2 seperate complaints to gm. 2 near miss collisions due to power steering loss.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving at 60 mph, the steering wheel seized. In addition, the vehicle began to overheat and then stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. All the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer multiple times, but the contact was unsure of the parts that were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
I have a malibu eco boost. On june 23, 2015 i was driving on 96 and the charging system failure light came on the car began to shut down. The power steering went out. I was able to pull over on the shoulder but the keys could not be removed from the ignition. I had it towed to graff chevrolet andthey said the only thing they could find wrong was a speedsensor. The guy tom said i could come get my vehicle at 8pm since thepart was enroute. I drove over 80 miles to get there at8 and my car wasn't ready but the guy said i cold take it with me. I did not.they fixed that then said it was a right wheel hub.i know these two things havenothing to do with the charging system.tookmy car home and the same thinghappened on the holiday july 4th.why didn't thecomputer or the mechanic detect a problem with the charging system.
While driving down the highwayfirst the windshield wipers quit during a down pour, the anti traction was malfunctioning on the screen then said anti theft system needed service then the steering went out and locked the car down. All of this happened while the car remained running.was very scary. Have done some research and it appears gm is aware of a problem.the car is currently at the dealership.no known reason why yet although the dealership stated it did this to them when they were trying to pull it in the garage.gm needs to figure this out and issue a recall before there is serious injury including possible death the car was in motion on a highway when this occurred
The radio shuts off. The climate control goes haywire. And the steering locks up. This has only happened whle the car is stopped. But reading all the hundreds of complaints it seems to happen at any time. This has happened multiple times.something needs to happen immediately before there are fatalities.
I got my car 6 months ago, and now my car steering wheel locked , and lost battery voltage , i'm getting message to service wheel steering system ann battery charge system
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the rpms decreased and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle would only restart after receiving a jump start. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and battery charge, stability track, and service power steering warning messages appeared on the instrument panel display. The contact mentioned that the failures occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,212.
Our 2103 chevy malibu "loses electrical power and power steering" whuile being driven. This is now happening even more frequently. The dash and steering, etc goes blank and resets after a few seconds. This is happening more often and is dangerous. I see on the internet that dozens or hundreds of other 2013 malibu owners are having the same problem. Some have had accidents as a result. My mechanic is not able to find an error code, nor to fix, and it seems like neither gm nor the other mechanics are able to fix either. This happens in a variety of movement settings, slow speed, high speed, turning and not, etc. This last happened 5+ times the evening of july 31.
While the vehicle is in motion the radio screen would flash off and on followed by lose of power steeringthe car was parked and towed toa local dealership to be inspected
My car initially started with the radio and touch screen powering off for a few seconds. Then, i was driving and went to make a left turn, the radio power went off as well as the steering wheel locked up, again only for a few seconds.now, when it happens (it's happening more frequently), the headlights and dash lights flicker as well as the radio power shuts off and the steering locks up.it all only lasts around 4-5 seconds, but can be very dangerous at the wrong time.i took it to the dealer who could not reproduce the problem, in which i explained it's sporadic and unpredictable.this is becoming a safety issue and more frightening that dealerships are unaware of the issue or how to fix it.gm really needs to do something about this before it causes a serious accident.
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.
Problem 1: driving car at 40mph (on a city street) it begins to overheat, the steering wheel seizes then stalls out repeatedly. Take vehicle to chevrolet dealership, technician says need to replace parking brake control module (water intrusion) gm pays 50/50 payment assistance, i paid $417.23. Within a week's time several issues arise as indicated below.problem 2: while car is in motion driving the city streets the dash lights and touch screen radio (entire electrical system shuts off) for about 5 seconds then comes back on. The brief box pops up for a few seconds, indicating check power steering, stabilitrak warning light on and parking brake says it's on. All this happened, eight times in ten minutes. Then i proceed to make a right hand turn and my steering wheel locks up and i nearly hit a vehicle that was stopped at a stop light. It happens randomly but i did notice when i had the a/c on it happened repeatedly. Again vehicle is at chevrolet dealership and unable to recreate the problem, dealing with gm corporate at this time.
When driving straight (most notable at highway speeds) the steering feels stiff on center. Minor steering corrections are becoming difficult due to the resistance felt.
Car radio turns to black along with dashboard cluster display, steering may or may not work depending on the severity of the computer restart. In severe restarts theradio is neither on nor are any climate control options. The problem seems to occur during low acceleration or at idle.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the steering wheel exhibited a slight delay and a jerking motion. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where they informed the contact that the failure was contributed to a computer glitch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.
Purchased this 2013 malibu lt in august of 2016. After about a month, i started experiencing power failure and power steering loss while driving. On some occasions, the electrical issues and power failure is triggered by engaging the turn signal. Searched youtube and discovered that dozens of other 2013 malibu owners are experiencing the exact same issue. The scary part of this issue is that the car stalls out completely without warning while driving at any given speed. And when this happens, the power steering goes out as well. This has happened about a dozen times since about a month after purchase august 2016; the last experience was on this past friday, july 7, 2017.this is very dangerous as i have already experienced two near-miss accidents. I've read several posts of others who have spent money on diagnosis and repairs only to discover that the problem reoccurs. I don't have the money to waste on fruitless repairs as i'm still paying a note plus full coverage insurance on this vehicle. I don't know how many complaints that it will take for something to be done about this serious problem, but something needs to be done in a hurry.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when driving various speeds, the steering wheel failed as the power steering warning light illuminated. On another ocassion, the contact attempted to drive out park and the steering wheel failed. The failure would occur on numerous ocassions.the vehicle was taken to the dealer on several ocassions for the failure where it was diagnosed that the power steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired twice but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,692 and the current mileage 11,246. Dr..updated 08/11/14updated 08/19/2014
Steering ecu, instrument cluster, and center stack all reset while driving intermittently. These incidence have occurred numberous times and gm does not know the root cause. When an event occurs the driver looses power steering for a brief period of time. This has happened while making left hand turns, on the highway, and while stopped.gm released a technical service bulletin to check ground points on the negative battery cable this does not solve the problem and this is a serious safety concern. I have released production level software for numberous tier one suppliers that have gone into a variety of ecus. To me it seems like all of the body control modules have lost power. When checking car complaints this same behavior has been stated in over 40 reports and all reports state gm was unable to determine the cause. If an investigation has not been launched into this behavior i highly recommend it before the loss of power steering kills someone.http://m.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/malibu/2013/electrical/loss_of_power_while_driving.shtmlhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=26cz7qhvxck&feature=youtu.behttps://youtu.be/lreeo3e9jyahttps://youtu.be/kv83c7anskq
2013 chevy malibu continues to power down while driving. Radio will shut off then electrical panel and often times it would lose complete power and cause the power steering to shut off. Very dangerous. Took to dealership 3 times they continue to finagle the negative wiring. But the problem persists. No check engine light; no fix. Something is defective and pose rlly chevy can't figure it out.
While driving the whole car turned off. Steering wheel locked up, engine cut off, and light went out. This has been happening for a couple of months now. While i'm driving the car will shut off. It has done this while i have been on the highway and also in the city. This is very dangerous. Can not figure out the issue.
Steering wheel seems to lock and needs a hard pull to turn wheel, i have noticed this issue on other trips. I came home checked on line to see if this problem is something other owners experience and i see it is.this issue should be addressed for safety reasons!
When driving, the car will suddenly stop and lose power.it will restart again but will not have power steering.this happens on city streets,because of the problem we have kept it off highways.unknown the cause,there was a recall about this happening but per the vin it was completed.we have owned the car 7 months.
The steering continually locks up while driving on the interstate. It takes a sharp pull to get it unlocked. This seems to happen when i go over 40mph.
My vehicle has 49000 miles on it while driving i loose power steering...the steering wheel locks up.. Radio turns off...and the dash lights go off... After a second i get power back and control.. I have almost had head on collisions a 2 occasions.. I also had my steering completely lock while parked.. And as with before my radio went off and would not turn back on until i turned the car off and back on.... This is a hazard and someone will be injured or killed if this problem is not addressed... I have had it in the dealer for this and they informed me i had 13 plus warnings pop up on diegnostics, however, they found no problem and reset the computer... 3 days later the problem came back...
Several times now the car radio and electrical has just shut off .shortly there after --- the steering locked up while driving.such that there was an inability to maintain control, and the steering wheel was unable to be moved at all. This happened multiple times.this vehicle was purchased for my daughter and my grandchildren. Thus safety is a major concern.if indeed my daughter were to have been in a busy intersection when this happened today,she or my grandchildren could have easily been killed. Chevrolet dealer refuse to do anything without a recall and have said that the diagnostic would be $100.00 to perform. In my 30 years of driving experience and my husbands 22 years of active duty army service and many mechanical fixes that we have done to numerous vehicles we have never seen something as dangerous that a manufacturer would refuse to recall.this is a huge safety issue and god forbid anything happens to my daughter or my grandchildren there is now documentation to request chevrolet fix the problem,as i will be sure to hold them accountable for their negligence. We have maintained proper maintenance, there are no fault codes that have come up that will indicate an issue that would cause the steering to just lock up straight. We had the battery checked, the battery terminals checked and we keep trying to narrow down the cause. But we are now at an impasse and this is most certainly a manufacturer's defect.this is an issue that we have found on multiple forums in common with other owners. Vehicle was in motion,mid turn, city street, and unable to make the turn .would have crashed had been going faster, or had other cars been coming .
I bought this 2013 malibu in february 2014. In 2016 it started with the many issues. The hybrid system when stopped at stop sign or light would die. The car would completely die while driving down the road. That lead to the power steering going out. Every code on the dash board would come on. Then the battery would just completely die and need to be jumped. It would run ok for a few days then be dead the next. More and more the battery would completely be dead every few days. Had two new batteries installed and it would test fine usually. Seemed that something was draining it somehow.took it to the dealer many time and could never get a definitive answer. Finally in november 2019 i was driving down the highway and it completely died and would not take a charge (jump). Stranded on the high i had to have it towed to coyle chevroletonly to be told they didn't have a hybrid mechanic to look at it. Then had it towed to bachman chevrolet only for them to tell me after having it for two weeks that there was something wrong with the engine. Either they needed to disassemble it to find the problem or i would needto get a new engine for $7,000.i had a claim with gm but they also just gave me the run around. The car itself is only worth $3,500-$4,500. I still was paying on the loan for it also.not only have i not had a car since november i have a car that won't start and can not trade in on another car.although there was many complaints about the same issues no recalls are on the car for them.very frustrating situation i dealt with for a few years with the car and no solution for a fix.i loved that car and chevy but very disappointed in them. Need to invest in another model i guess.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the power steering assist became inoperable. The vehicle was able to be driven after the failure occurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000...updated 03/18/14 the dealer was unable to replicate the problem. However, they were aware of the issue. Updated 03/21/14
"service power steering" was displayed on my speedometer display when i started my car up this morning; the temperature was cold. The warning went away after sitting int he car for 2-3 minutes. My steering is a bit shaky at this point. I am taking it to the dealership asap; i have an extended warranty.
Steering became stiff with slippage when bearing left or right. Took it to dealer in savannah where purchased. Was told this was an issue for quite a few people. Power steering motor was replaced. Also had an issue with heater vents blowing hot air even when turned off. Happened on start up several times. Dealer said computer had to be reprogrammed. Had a flat and side of tire had a hole. The kit in the trunk (instead of an actual tire) was no help at all. Had to call aaa for a tow. Had to buy an after market rim and tire so i would have a spare. The dealers sell them at around $500.00. I am so disappointed with this car.....chevy has lost a loyal customer due to their greed and the dealer in savannah will never get any business from us for selling us a car that they knew had issues.
Tl-the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving 55 mph or greater the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician replaced an unknown part however, the failure persisted after the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 3,500. Js
I own 2013 chevy malibu with 98k miles on the car. My car started having electrical problems and my radio goes off and black, everything that is connected to my car disconnects, lf i'm about to stop my car looses control over steering, then power comes back and i gain control.i called gm and they told me to take it to the dealer and dealership said that my car isn't under warranty - even though they have been contacted by gm and given specific thing and code to look at. I have been told that my car's problem is low-voltage and to buy new battery or replace batteries related part (not sure).today, i was driving on the highway and merging on another highway and i lost control over the steering while trying to merge (this was horrible experience for me and my friends who were with me on the car). I called gm again and told them that they need to do something about this fault. After careful drive on local street - the car went off while driving and my ac measure become celsius instead of fahrenheit. I had to put the car on parking mode and use the keys again! this was horrible ordeal and needs to be addressed by gm and chevy.
At different speeds the steering will have some form of a dead spot in it. This started around 13000 and i now have over 20000 miles on it.you will attempt to go left or right and have to corrected the steering with alot more force than normal. This has occurred at highway speeds as well as in city traffic. On 2 different occasions so far in city traffic, i have almost caused wrecks from the correction.my wife and i both have experienced these dead spots every single day that we drive the car. Took it in to the dealer to try and resolve the issue. But they were unable to recreate the issue. The dealer reprogrammed the steering angle and position sensor calibration. And no change. The dealer told me the vehicle is equipped with an electric power steering system and is far more responsive to driver input. It appears to me that chevy has a big issue with this yet will do nothing about it. On the chevy forum we have a thread that is over 10 pages long and growing with this same issue. Http://www.chevymalibuforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26489.
Car shuts off completely while driving. Electrical system is sporadic then shuts down.
When driving in a straight line one has to correct to keep on going straight and in doing so there is a slight bump in the steering, almost as though the steering wheel doesn't want to turn but with a little mote effort it gets over the bump.
When driving the power steering quits working and you can't steer the car. You never know when it will happen, does it without warning. Almost impossible to turn the vehicle. Electric power steering and i have found hundreds of complaints online from other owners but this vin doesn't have the recall
Mywife who was 7 months pregnant was driving the vehicle and the steering locked while driving on the highway at 55mph.thank god no one was hurt, also locked at low speed while turning.whent to 2 different chevy dealers who said they couldnt find a problem. Contacted chevy usa who advised me there was this type of problem and issued a gm case# 8-1929724465. Dealer grand prize chevrolet 11701 sw 152 street miami florida is now trying to charge me for the software repair that gm said would resolve this hazardous defect in their vehicle. Still trying to resolve......
When driving the car the radio panel, air conditioning, control panel and power steering goes out. When driving over 45 mph on the highway, the engine will not stop. However, when driving 45 mph or below on city streets, the car will shut completely off and i will have to restart the car. Everything goes complete off. This has been an ongoing issue for several months now. The car has had this issue while in traffic and i was hit from behind. Fortunately, we were pulling off from a stop light and the impact was not enough to cause an injury. I have researched on youtube and online and there are several other consumers with this exact same issue. Also, the check engine light never comes on but it does say service power steering and service stabili trak. Sometimes when the car is not moving (parked) it will also cut off. Once, i went to start the car and it would not start and it would not allow me to remove the key. I tried making sure the car was in park (which i knew it was because it had been parked for hours) but nothing would move. I almost had it towed and then out the blue everything popped on. Chevrolet advised that they "think" it could be the battery cables and the fuse box but cannot guarantee that this will fix the issue. I have already paid 167.00 for them to "tighten" the cables and tell me what they "think" may be the issue. I also have video of the car while having this issue but it is not in the format allowed for upload. The last time it had this issue was today 07/28/2017.
While driving car instrument panel turns off, after which steering locks up and brakes become inoperable. Instrument panel turns off for seconds, then as the instrument panel turns back on, all messages on instrument panel flash (ie engine light, low battery, etc). Most common message is about stabilink. Even after instrument panel turns back on, the steering wheel will remain stiff and hard to move until you leave the car off for an extended period of time. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to the problem, other than driving it. I've had it happen in stop and go traffic where i'm going from not moving to at max 5 mph, i've had it happen on an empty highway going 65 mph, i've had it happen two minutes into my drive, and i've had it happen 40 minutes into my drive. Steering wheel does not always lock up in the middle of a turn, but most frequently it happens when making a sharp turn. I have video of the occurrence of the steering wheel and what happens to the instrument panel but am unable to upload it. I've tried to get the whole thing on video but it really just depends on if someone is in the car with me or if my phone was at the ready and i'm in a safe environment to record. It's scary enough to have the steering and brakes be useless to me, so my focus is usually more on controlling the car.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the steering column seized without warning. The failure occurred on several occasions. The contact restarted the vehicle but the issue recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000.
Actuator did not meet specs it was necessary to replace actuator. This service was done by jim keras chevrolet in memphis tennessee. The covering on the driver seat that protects the seat controls has fallen off, the car has no pick up when depressing the excellerator and makesnoise as if the transmission is not changing. I went to vincheck pro and there were 7 recalls specifically electrical system software. I bought this car off the showroom floor of acura of memphis at ridgeway and 385. No one told me of any factory recalls. The money i am spending for this car is already too much and now having so many problems out of a car thats only 2 years old is ridiculous. Thanks for listening.
While driving, all electronic systems shut off. The engine is still running but the gauges, power steering, traction control, everything. Anything electrical shuts off. It's happened on the freeway going 60 mph and on residential streets only going 15 mph.
"charging system" engine lightkeep 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.
Steering was great up to about 7000 miles, then gradually seem to lose its centering capability.steady driving, especially highway cruising, began to require constant corrections and each correction became an overcorrection because the steering wheel seemed to be stuck in position.the jerk from being stuck causes another overcorrection the other direction.driving the car has become very annoying, and i suspect will even become a hazard very shortly.i now have 12k miles. My second visit to the dealer (about 10k miles) resulted in not being able to find the problem.will try again next week.
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.
While driving, all of the sudden the raio/ screen goes out, steering locks up! has happened right after started, day & night, may be fine for an hour to 4 or 5 hours, never know! has happened when turning, very dangerous!i've almost had 4-5 accidents due to this problem! chevys says they haven't had any knowledge! dought this, complaints all over the internet. This started around 45,000 ruth just the radio /screen going off for a few seconds, by 60,000 started effecting the steering! i now have 80,000 miles on car. This needs quick attention from ntsb , wonder if any deaths from this? help!
When driving on the interstate the steering seems to lock up and then the car will slightly drift and then you have to pull on the steering wheel to break/ unlock the steering wheel.it makes a very jerky movement that can be unsafe.
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.
Erratic steering when traveling at highway speeds, when in the left lane the car will always drift towards the ditch after a few feet. When in the right lane the car will always drift into the left lane within a few feet.also have issue with a 'lock' in the steering wheel, when driving for a couple of miles, when turning left or right, have to give steering wheel extra push to make it move, it feels like the steering wheel is locked in place.extra push is given then i over steer into another lane and need to correct into my lane.looks like i am swerving when this happens.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle suddenly stopped moving and was unable to change gears to move off the roadway. The failure occurred without warning. An independent mechanic was able to go to the location and serviced the vehicle by replacing the alternator assembly; however, the failures continued. The contact stated that the stability control warning indicator flashed, various other warning indicators and gauges flickered, and the steering wheel became inoperable. Once the warning indicators had gone off, the contact was able to maneuver the steering wheel in either direction; however, the failure was getting progressively worse. The contact also stated that the key was unable to be removed from the ignition. The dealer (vaden of beaufort, 103 robert smalls pkwy, beaufort, sc 29906, (843) 525-4100) was contacted to schedule an diagnostic appointment. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
While driving in town the turning signal blinks with no sound then the screen goes black the power steering goes out. I have seen over 50 complaints on line regarding this issue and gm issued a recall but not on the 2013. I believe the original recall is listed as 14v-153 additional models/years were added under 14772 ... There are also additional day this happened also 4/29 & 05/01/2017
Pwer steering stopped for 3 or 4 seconds on a city street as i was making a left turn on to a through street, lucky no cars very close, pulled into a park lot and happened again, lucky no cars close by.this should be recalled, before to late.
Car is causing the battery to go bad. When the battery goes bad the whole car starts acting up; lose power steering, steering wheel locks up, dash lights flicker until turned off, in dash screen turns off before car dies. After i bought the car three months later my battery went bad (car started acting funny and gradually declined in quality over a week's time) i replaced the battery and now 2 years later the battery is bad again. This is a dangerous car to be in as the whole car dies while driving and the steering wheel locks up on the highway. This happens while driving. It has happened on the highway, interstate, parking lot and city street. Two different batteries should not go bad before there life time. I believe this has something to do with the car itself and also the car should not be designed for the steering wheel to lock up and remain solely on the normal battery.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle would momentarily shut off causing the power steering assist to fail and making it very difficult to control the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,000.
While traveling primarily at interstate speeds, i notice the steering lightly "sticking" or "locking" causing the car to veer off center, mainly to the left but occasionally to the right.when i make the correction i can feel a "catch" and the steering wheel jerks in the direction of the correction.at times the problem occurs frequently and at other times infrequently.
The steering wheel sticks/locks up on left and right turns, usually while driving on street roads. The steering wheel also locked while switching lanes on the highway.this is a major safety concern.the radio also blanks in/out often while driving the vehicle, sometimes in conjunction with steering issues.i've only had this vehicle for a short time and been to the dealership on repeated occasions without any luck with duplication or resolution.also, the pending product safety recall regarding the rear suspension toe link hasn't been addressed by the dealership due to no availability of parts from manufacturer.i've paid for this used vehicle but inherited these issues which are major safety concerns and very bad business.(supporting docs available upon request)
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the instrument panel flashed off and on. In addition, the contact attempted to make a turn and the steering lost power. The service warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at: george matick chevrolet, 313-531-7100, where a multi point inspection was performed and the power steering module was also reprogrammed. The failure recurred. The same dealer was contacted and a diagnostic testing was recommended but not completed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall and referred the contact to the nhtsa. The failure mileage was 63,060.
Vehicle moving on city street, lost power to radio, navigation system, etc., then lost steering.lost steering while making u-turn. Lost steering in forward and reverse while parking vehicle. Power to control panels shut down during both incidents. Occurred briefly on highway while traveling at high rate of speed.the loss of power and steering has become more frequent and lasting for a longer period of time. Vehicle is now at dealership for same issue. I purchased vehicle 3 months ago. My 17 y/o son uses this vehicle and i am concerned about his safety. I looked into this problem on the web and discovered that this has been an ongoing problem with this make and model. I received a phone call from the dealership where my car is being serviced. They cannot find a problem. This was expected based on what i have read. I find it hard to believe that they have never heard of this happening before especially since gm has recalled earlier models with the same problem but refuse to do anything about the 2013. You cannot understand the nervousness you feel before getting into the driver's seat unless you have experienced this yourself.for gm and dealership to knowingly allow a person to purchase this vehicle and drive off their lot with a serious issue such as this is mind blowing.
While getting on the expressway the car cut off on the ramp while going 24mph. I was unable to turn on hazard lights, nothing at all would work. I could not immediately restart the car. I could not remove the key either. I had to wait approximately 3 mins for the car to light up and then i could restart the car. On the way home on the ramp on the expressway the car lost power steering and jerked to the left. The enigine did not stop this time. In this case fortunately there were no injuries.
While driving at approximately 60 mph the steering gets stuck and i have to pull it back to the right. This has happened several times. I took it back to the dealer and there is no recall on the power assist at this time. I feel that with the steering getting stuck i may have a hard time getting it back so as to cause an accident. Please look into this steering mechanism.
Sometimes it happens when i turn on my blinker others its random but the car stalls and the radio turns off along with the power steering.
Vehicle looses power causing the traction light to come on, power steering to go out, vehicle becomes hard to steer and eventually goes dead. Happens randomly.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the electrical system failed. As a result, the power steering seized. The failure recurred numerous times. In addition, the ignition switch failed to release the key and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and the sensor circuit was replaced in the camshaft. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.
While on the road or highway the car power off and on while driving .it has happened on many occasions. It is dangerous
While driving the vehicles electrical system, lights, radio dash start to intermittently go off then come back on. While this is happening the steering suddenly froze up while making a turn into oncoming traffic.this nearly caused a head on collision with oncoming cars. That same night when i pulled up in front of my house the headlights and instrument cluster kept flashing on and off.
While driving approximately70 mph on the freeway, the steering wheel become stiff. When trying to make a steering adjustment to the right, the steering wheel become tight and had to force steering wheel to make the movement. It was like the feeling of a torque wrench reaching the required torque, then the steering wheel jerked to the right. This continued the entire time driving home for approximately 180 miles. Almost every time i was driving straight for a period of time, then had to make an adjustment to the right, this would happen.
I got a error message power steering issue, & then the key stuck in the steering wheel & won't come out. The vehicle was parked in my garage. I was getting ready to drive it. Now my car won't start & i still get the error message.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the power steering indicator illuminated and the steering wheel inadvertently turned to the left. The contact stated that it was difficult to maneuver the steering wheel to the right as the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the engine was able to restart after approximately a half hour to one hour. During this time, the steering wheel operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (gunn chevrolet, 16550 interstate 35 selma, tx 78154, (210) 599-5000) several times for diagnostic testing, but a failure code could not be located. The dealer also test drove the vehicle and was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,127.
In about september my steering started sticking at freeway speeds since then it is getting worse have not taken it to the dealer yet, i plan to do so a little worried with reading what issues other owners have had with the dealership. I feel this is a huge safety hazard and chevrolet needs to look into what is causing this problem before there are several fatalities!
While driving stretches of straight road, the steering seems to almost lock into position.when attempting to make a very slight correction, there is resistance that must be overcome, in my case, only when turning the wheel to the right.
I made a left hand turn and steering went out of the car and had to manuever car to keep from wrecking vehicle. Took to dealer and they stated it would be 2200 to fix the problem. Module and motor needed to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering failed. The contact stated that the electrical system also failed simultaneously. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and repair. The contact was not aware of the exact repairs made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000....updated 11-18-13
When driving on the highway, the car never drives straight, always veering slightly left or right.the steering wheel sticks when you try to correct.it takes a significant effort to move the steering wheel.when the wheel finally moves, it has no resistance and over corrects.i drive 70 miles a day on the highway, and it does it every single day consistently at speeds over 45.the car goes all over the road and is dangerous.i look like a drunk driver and people try to get away from my car when i'm next to them.conclusion: it's dangerous; someone is going to get killed eventually; chevy is aware of the defect; nhtsa is also aware of the danger, but no recall?chevrolet and nhtsa are going to be responsible for that death.get a recall on it.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, and attempting to turn left, the vehicle stalled for approximately 3 to 5 seconds. The vehicle was restarted and operated as designed. The contact stated that approximately thirty minutes later the vehicle rode over a bump in the roadway and the service power steering warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.
When you are driving the electrical system cuts off, making it hard to steer and affecting other electrical controls such as: touch screen, lights, and control panel. The system usually shuts off for a brief moment when utilizing power locks, turn signals, and power windows. Recently, the engine won't start but after waiting for a few moments, it starts up again. This has been going on for the past 8 months
On the first incident i was driving home from work.it had been raining earlier so i was going slower than usual.while driving the steering would veer to l or r and act as if it were stiffening.i took it into the dealer who said they could find nothing wrong that it was probably "just the rain".the following week it did the same thing, no rain!this has progressively gotten worse and i have taken in for a repeat trip to be told the same thing, tires are fine, etc.......yet while traveling down highway/interstate the steering tends to lock/stick and require force which is dangerous!
Takata recallthe lights on my dash kept going in and out while i was driving and while stationary. While my car was off, with no key in the ignition,the gauges would make clicking sounds and bounce up and down about an 8th of an inch. The lights on the dash would stay off for days at a time, making it impossible for me to see how fast i was going or how much gas was in the car. Sometimes the lights would click on for about 30 seconds and then the speedometer would be stuck at the last speed i was going at, for days, without showing anything on the digital speedometer. When i took it to get looked at, no codes were found. My car kept dying while i was driving, went and had my battery and alternator tested and they were 100% fine. Car dash lights started flashing on and off while i was going around a curve. Check engine, oil, wiper fluid, gas light, everything flashed on and off, then my steering locked up, causing me to go off of the road and hit a tree. My car was totaled.
Driving alone in the car on a smooth dry road with hills at 40 - 55mph the steering would pull the car off the centerline and then stick until i pulled it back to center. Not a lot of force required to bring back on center but it continued to do it numerous times. It appeared the wander was not due to road surface conditions but something going on with the steering assembly. The sticking condition is of major concern as loss of control was a possibility because it was happening at a higher speeds on a hilly two lane road. It feels like something is allowing theassist to lighten up then something jams until a slight correction unlocks it.there is very little normal road feel through the steering when this occurs. I have driven this route a number of times before without incident and around town at low speeds it is fine.i should mention this model is the ltzwith wide tires (19 inch goodyear eagle rsa: horrible traction in snow but very good on dry road surface) that are inflated to the proper 35psi all around per the operators instructions. I should also mention that my previous car was a 2005 malibu with electric steering so i am quite familiar with this type assist and that one never behaved like this. I don't know what the dealer can do for me because it has only done this once so far and appears normal once again. I am very concerned about driving this car at high speeds at this point.
While driving my chevrolet 2013 malibu ltz my stabiltrack light and service power steering pump light came on my dash immediately afterwards when driving at low speeds any where from zero to thirty miles per hour the car will randomly lose engine power and will stall but the electrical system will stay on but the head lights go out and the power steering will go out making the vehicle hard to turn.the car dies just about every time i am either accelerating from 0 mph to any low speed unless i slam on the gas pedal. In bumper to bumper traffic im restarting my malibu every 3 seconds after it dies. It's is so dangerous if i have to turn and their is oncoming traffic cause the car could just die in the middle of the turn and be smashed by oncoming traffic. This happens on the street on the highway anywhere im driving . Car was taken to dealership where they held it for 2 weeks and said it was a oil pump solenoidvalve being stuck. As soon as i drove off the lot i didnt even get around the corner and the car died at a low speed and the stability light came on along with the power steeri my pump and check enginelight. Vehicle has to been taken in several times for cam shaft position sensor failure also.car failures have been common since the date i purchased this vehicle
Cleaning out the trunk discovered no spare tire.only sealant air compressor.how stupid. Was not informed by the dealer, who obviously knew they would lose a deal if customer informed.this is a big time scam and cover up.i can see real trouble if i have a blow out! stupid!!!
Dead spot at dead center. Takes extra force to make very small adjustments to push through the force - making a much larger output than normal input. Feels dangerous.
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 speedand 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.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled. After several attempts to turn the vehicle on, once the vehicle was able to start, all the electrical functions malfunctioned. The service stabilitrak warning light illuminated and the vehicle began to shake when being driven. The contact mentioned that the failure would occur when making a sharp turn. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who was unable to determine the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
On numerous occasions my 2013 malibu has lost power causing a steering issue. It could be while driving, turning, stopping or accelerating. The car will lose power to the touch screen radio causing the screen to go black, then i lose the steering momentarily and then everything will come back on. This can happen once or sometimes it continues to happen which causes the service stabilitrack warning light to come on or the service power steering light to come on. This has also led to the car stalling and losing all electricity and then starting back up right away. The more electronics you use such as the blinker causes the problem to get worse and usually ends up in the car stalling. I have taken it to the dealer four separate times for this issue and nothing has been fixed. I have not had my car more than a week since august 22,2016 because i refuse to drive the car until it is fixed. The dealer is focusing on my after market remote starter which is wrong seeing there are many of the same occurrences listed on tis website.
While driving my car shot off temporaily causing my steering to lock nearly causing an accident. It has happened a few times in the last week. The only warning is the radio shuts off. Very dangerous and reported in many forums.
This vehicle steering wheel becomes sticky/stuck at interstate speeds and trying to correct the problem creates oversteer and overcorrection creating a swerving of the vehicle. The car was taken to the dealer and was not corrected. I'm set to take it back because this is becoming a safety issue.
2013 chevrolet malibu (lt) has been experiencing serve electrical issues. This highly dangerous defect i have been experiencing as well yet there is no recall! first the my link/navigation/radio module would shut off and come back on. While this occurs, the battery voltage would jump down then jump back up. I called chevy/gmc and they recommended to shut the car off, remove the key, open the driver side door so the computer can reset itself.it continued to happy through the course of couple hours then finally stopped and was working from over the course of 4 days. As of yesterday the vehicle completely shut off, entire touchscreen module shut off, and turned back on in a split second. Once the car turned on, the steering wheel was completely tight, almost locked, and we would barely turn into our driveway while in motion on a 25pm street. Thank god i was not coming off a highway or driving fast like reports of this issue like other consumers but this is dangerous. I am terrified of this vehicle and will be taking it to chevy. There are over a hundred complaints and videos i saw after i looked up if this issue was common, which it appears to be, online. This issue needs to be on the recall list because this can cause accidents and someone can get seriously injured.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu.the contact stated that while driving at any speed, the electronic screen blanked out, the engine shut down and the steering wheel seized.the vehicle was driven to the dealer.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was49,968. Updated 12/01/16*lj*****updated 12/22/16*ljupdated 7/9/18
When driving my malibu it seems to have a short circuit when i turn the wheel even the slightest. I have changed the batteries checked all the wires and everything seems fine. I have figured out even when i'm driving 70mph on the highway with my family in the car the power steering will go out and make it hard for me to even turn. I have read online that this is happening to malibu's everywhere and that gm is not willing to make it a national recall because it must be happening while they see the car. So i guess i have to wait for me to crash? to see that the power steering gave out on me along with the rest of the electrical work on the inside of the car.
The car infotainment screen and power steering suddenly and momentarily shut down.i bought the car 3 weeks a go. In the past three weeks the issue happened abouta dozen times. When it happens the steering wheel becomes very hard to turn. Also the steering wheel cuts the power off to the infotainment screen and the blower fan, if it is jerked left and right quickly when the car is parked. After turtthe car off and back on the problem goes away.
My 2013 malibu keeps having power steering failure. The power steering light flashed and stayed on. At the same time it lock the steering wheel while driving. I see this is a major problem happening with the malibu 2013 models and owners have been complaining about this defect to the dealers. Not sure if there has been any recalls on this; however, the defects are causing people driving the malibu to have accidents because the power steering locks as soon as the power steering light is displayed. The car also seems to stall a bit when the light comes on. The wheels are locked and i cannot turn the wheels at all until it unlocks on its own.
Letter from congressman jolly on behalf of constituent re an issue with 2013 chevrolet malibu that general motors will not recall (attn: brenda frantz)the consumer received a letter from gm regarding potential problems with the steering. The dealer informed the consumer, it was not recall, rather an extended warranty was being issued on the part, if it the part should fail within the next ten years.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving, the instrument cluster lighting flickered and the vehicle lost power. Additionally, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ed rinke chevrolet buick gmc (26125 van dyke, center line, mi 48015, (866) 461-1170) where it was diagnosed that the battery cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 8-4683000874. The contact was advised to call the dealer. The failure mileage was 77,494.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing power loss and loss of power steering. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 57,700.
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
While driving at interstate speeds, particularly after more than 30 minutes of continuous travel, my 2013 chevrolet malibu's steering becomes extremely dangerous.the car will "wander" left or right even though the steering wheel is held straight.when i attempt to correct the "wander," the steering wheel does not react.after applying continuous pressure to the steering wheel for approximately 2 seconds, it then "gives" too much in the corrective direction.it is as if the steering response is dead and then over-correction occurs.if the wander occurs to the left first, over-correction will occur, and then the car will wander to the right, and then over-correction will occur again, etc.as a driver, it feels as if traveling in a straight line is no longer possible and a zig-zag pattern is the new straight.this over-correction of the dead steering wheel varies in level of intensity.however, there have been several occasions since initial failure that have resulted in near accidents.my local chevrolet dealership was not able to recreate the issue (they would not drive the vehicle for 30 continuous minutes at interstate speeds of 70 mph).the dealer rotated my tires and checked alignment with no issues identified or causes for concern noted.the date of this service was 12-31-2013.this issue appears to getting worse as the mileage accumulates on my vehicle.please address this issue.someone could be very seriously injured or worse.
While driving at night went to roll up power windows which in turn caused my headlights to flicker and all dashboard instruments including radio to temporarily stop working.subsequently gets worse which each occurrence.last occurrence automatic headlights came on and subsequently caused loss of power steering and airbag light illuminated.gratefully was able to retain control of car.since first occurrence it has happened at least six times and seems to happen at night or while headlights are on.
The dash screen goes black and cuts power, disconnecting calls and blue tooth connection, and power steering. When this happens i am unable to turn the wheel. The wheel jerks back in place. This happens while the car is in motion. This has happened to me while on the freeway. It only cuts power for a few seconds and it comes back on but i am unable to control the car when this happens. I am also unable to move the steering wheel at all when this happens. This happened a few months back a few times and i contacted the dealership and they didnt know what to do with it because it wasnt happening at the time. It most recently happened yesterday on 12/10/2020.
Steering has a dead spot at neutral as though the steering locks up and a force must be applied to break it loose. Discrepancy occurs at highway speeds above 50 mph. Problem is intermittent but is increasing in frequency of occurrence. Dealer says nothing is wrong. Suspect a problem in electric power steering computer programming.
The key gets stuck in the ignition switch. I had to get a new ignition back in nov 2017. Now nov 2019 the same thing is happening. Im afraid this my be a every two year problem. I've found out how to get the key unstuck but than three hours had past waiting for help and my battery had die.
Steering became sticky stiff in 12 o'clock postition, making steering corrections difficult with overcorrecting.there is definitely a problem that could be a sever safety hazard.i was traveling on i-75 at 65-70 mph when malfunction occurred.i contacted a dealer in tampa and they did not seem too concerned, hard to communicate due to it being a holiday weekend.the tampa dealer advised if there was a problem, i would have received a recall letter.i am concerned, being on vacation, for the long trip back to knoxville.also, i have experienced transmission shutter at low speed, intermediate problem.
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.
Touch screen goes black, lose sound, randomly lose power while driving, car completely stalls at stop as well as while driving, steering wheel locks while driving going straight or in the middle of turn, all this happens at random times doesn't matter how far and how long, no trigger has been found, dealership can not duplicate the problem. Car will lock key in the ignition and will not release for a while and no electricity works.this is a safety hazard and car was released back to me because no issue was found. Testing was done and found no issues with my car. This has been going on for a few months
While driving down the road the steering wheel wants to stick to the left, then will break free. I took it in to get it checked out thought it might need an alignment or something but the shop said everything was good, alignment and tires were fine, and they had no reason as to why it would be doing that.
This happened two days in a row i was driving me so me turning a corner and my car just stopped steer wheel locked up could move the car or nothing near had an accident i'm a petrified because i don't know when this god happens again i vaule my life this recall seriously needs to be looked into i worked hard many long days to save to get this car just for it to turn out bad i seriously need help with this life threatening issue.
As i am driving either on the highway at over 70 mphor in the city i have lost all power to the vehicle.loss of power steering,power breaks everything.the car shuts completely down and just before all the check engine and service lights flash through.this has happened 4 times and the last time i was pulling into apple valley motors in martinsburg wvparking lot,lost power and hit the curb and blew out a tire because i lost power steering.the dealer will do nothing about it there are many of the same complaints for the same problem on chevy malibu forum. Com finally someone suggested that we should report the problem here.i have had to put 3 batteries in the year that i owned it.not only this but the transmission and engine both went bad at the same time.i only have 86k on it.i contacted both gm and chevy and explained the situation and neither one will assist me.they gave me a case number but in the end they said there is nothing they can do because all warranties have expired.( they expired because of the date,i am still under the mileage portion of the warranty)as of right now my car is at the dealership because i can't afford to have it fixed and the dealership, gm/chevy or the third party warranty that expired 8 days after they replaced the transmission will not help either.luckily i only hit a curb at a very slow speed.i could have killed someone.this has happened both on the highway and in the city while i am in motion.the dealership that i purchased it at had to change the battery in the trunk during the first 30 days that i owned it.that fixed the problem for a while. But i don't know if that is the cause of this problem or not. The first time this happened was app 4 months ago and has happened a total of 4 times since then. And still the no one will help or look into the issue. The most recent was last week.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle, the radio screen suddenly shut off and the electric power steering failed. As a result, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who indicated that the battery was faulty and needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced, but the failures continued. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 92,000.
When driving at highway speeds, there is a stiff or sticky spot in the steering.steering must be pulled harder than what would be normal to right or left giving a clicky or bumpy feeling in the steering.problem is continuous when driving at highway speeds.
While driving the radio and interior lights go out and power steering stops working.seems to happen when left blinker is used. Headlights will flicker when this happens also. There is no warning prior to shutdown.one occurrence car completely shut off on its own after power surge.very unsafe to drive this vehicle, i almost hit a parked car because of this failure.it happens on highway or neighborhood. Car is parked at dealership til problem can be resolved.odometer has 53,000 miles on it.
When driving, the car will shut off for about 5 seconds and then come back on fine but the wheel and the brakes lock up.it will randomly do this. It happens on normal side streets as well as on the interstate.i have also had it happen while sitting still in park.the car was turned on but the radio would blink and the air stop and then after about 6 seconds it will start again like normal. However about 4 times it has had major episodes where all of the lights will blink (like i was restarting the car), the wheel locks up, the brakes lock up, the car acts as if it is in neutral and then about 6 seconds it will jerk like it's going into gear and once i pull over and restart it, it may happen again or it may be fine for a while. It has shown on the screen on these 4 times words of "check power steering or stabilitrak warning" it's very scary.i've almost wrecked 3 different times because the wheel locks up and i was in a turn when it did it.the last time it happened i was traveling with my young children and we were almost rear ended by an 18 wheeler on the interstate at rush hour traffic.i feel like i'm driving a death trap.i took it to the shop that the dealer advised me to take it to.they say it is the ecm.the dealership is not willing to pay for it since it's not covered under the manufacturers warranty.i've had this car since october and its been in the shop 5 times for this and overheating.i'm in the process of contacting gm about this issue because i'm not the only one having this trouble.it's extremely scary and it needs to be corrected before someone is seriously hurt.it's a hazard not only to me as the driver and the children that i carry in my car daily,but the other drivers on the road because when it happens its without warning and the car completely locks up.
These problems occurred on paved or concrete city streets. At least once last month and 3 times this month i experienced transient episodes of what i categorize as power steering failure while driving. Three of these times were at reduced speeds less than 20 mph during a turn and once traveling 65 mph down a straight section of the highway.on two of the turning events i managed to avoid head on collisions with other vehicles at the intersection/parking entrance.these episodes are short durations and may be characterized by sudden stiffness in the wheel, jerking to one side or what seems like a power steering failure.on the last event today a power loss to my console was noted.needless to say, this is a very dangerous problem and given my near misses in the short time i have owned this car, i have to wonder how many other owners of this problem were out there that are no longer able to complain about it.on a safety note, i highly recommend to anyone with this problem to maintain a firm grip with both hands on the wheel when making a turnon a separate note i mentioned that i also had trouble with the tires. This happened yesterday as i was going down the highway in a moderate downpour.the car seemed to lose traction on every puddle i hit.it made for a very scary ride and forced me too carefully reduce speed to a minimumof 45-50mph.this is still very subjective and i still need to have it checked out, but it did not feel like hydroplaning as i know it.
13 malibuevery day at least twice the radio will flicker off and on multiple times and then once i hit the brakes and make a turn the brake will go solid and the steering wheel jerks hard all at the same time and then all my dash lights stop working. Then it will all power on and work like new a few seconds after. But once the car is parked and car is turned off it will not allow me to take the key out. And then once you try to turn the key in there is no power at all. No lights. No clicks. No radio. No nothing. Completely dead car. But then if you unplug the battery for 10 mins and plug it back in... Then the key will come out and/or will turn on and the car is working fine again for maybe a trip or two and then it does this again. Every single day! no codes show on the dash no lights of anything wrong at all. Has been doing this for almost a month now. I have almost hit multiple people because of this issue!!! help!!! local chevy dealer and also a local body shop cannot find the issue. I have a 5 year old and i'm terrified to take her anywhere with me and it's our only car and i owe a lot on it. Only had it almost 2 years. I need help
I recently just bought a 2013 chevy malibu and i was excited, now i am just having regrets. I have noticed that my steering wheel locks up at or around 45 mph and over. My car starts to drift towards the yellow or white line, and i will try to make the minor adjustments (just like i would in any other vehicle) and i find myself tugging pretty forcefully to break it free, which then results in my car jerking over quickly in the other direction and then i have to try to correct my direction again. It also happens while i'm on the highway going around a corner at 55 mph. I can't take it on the freeways either knowing that i can barely handle my car at 55 mph, let alone how i would manage at 65-70 mph with a lot more traffic and barriers without possibly hitting something. I even had passengers make comments about my driving, saying they feel like they are a ping pong ball and that i need to learn how to drive. I assure you i have been driving for a long time and have drove many other vehicles, including my mother's chevy avalanche, and i have never had this problem. I can't enjoy driving the only newest vehicle i have ever had and i certainly can't have anyone in the vehicle with me anymore, especially my 1 year old niece, because it is not safe and now i'm taking it to my dealer later this week. While on the phone with my dealer, they were trying to say that there probably isn't a problem because i never owned a chevy previously and that i was just not use to the way the newer vehicles handle. I even mentioned that my brother has a 2013 chevy malibu and is having the same problems so it's not just a random occurrence. I am not a vehicle expert, but i know this is a serious problem and now i dread driving my vehicle for fear of causing an accident and/or injuring others. General motors definitely needs to look into this issue before serious injuries or fatalities occur.
A few times that i have been driving my car, i have experienced issues with the car turning off and losing power steering and control while in motion. The whole car turn off and wheel locks up, preventing me from being able to control the car. Countless searching through forums led me to find many people who have experienced the same issue. And from the forums, many claim the reason for these problems happening is faulty battery cables that gm that doesn't want to admit. This is a safety issue because i have had my car turn off while driving on the highway and in the city. And i'm not the only experiencing this issue. It's widespread among 2013 chevrolet malibu's.here is a link to one of many forums taking about this issue:https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t33502_ds916791
The contact owns a 2013 a chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed a message displayed on the instrument panel which stated engine power was reduced. The steering wheel ceased. The contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition.the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic for diagnoses or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,833.
I woke up and went to the store and when i came out to start the car it didn't start. The lights and radio came on and everything work except windows will not go up or down. The message center then showed message "service power steering" car wont start now and battery and everything else is good and new.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to drive the vehicle, it failed to start. On another occasion, while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled, all the warning indicators illuminated, and the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to a parking lot. The vehicle was able to restart an hour later and was driven to the contact's residence. The contact called wallace chevrolet at (888) 350-8421 (located at 3575 se federal hwy, stuart, fl 34994) and was informed to schedule an appointment for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the while turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel would lock and there would be an abnormal noise without warning intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to holiday automotive sales located at 321 n rolling meadows dr, fond du lac, wi 54937, where they were unable to determine the failure. The failure would continue to occur on several occasions. The contact also stated that while driving a 50 mph and turning the steering wheel to the left into a curve, the steering wheel locked without warning. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a ditch.no injuries or damages occurred due to the failure and the police were not called. The contact was able to drive the vehicle at a steady 20 mph to heiser chevrolet located at 2620 w washington st, west bend, wi 53095 where the vehicle remained in their possession and provided a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was notified about the failure and filed a case with the manufacturer, the contact had yet to hear back from the manufacturer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
I have a 2013 malibu lt with 52,000 miles on it. Last month on the 20th of november service power steering warning started to flash on the information system. When that happens my doors would lock and my car would stall. However; unlike most other consumers who are having this problem my steering wheel didn't get tight and i did not lose control of my car. I could not do more than 40mph and sometimes if i hit a bump in the road service power steering would come on and the doors would lock and the car would stall and then go back to normal. I took my car in to genesis chevrolet to see what the problem was. They had my car for about a good 4 to 5 hours. They then came and informed me that they could not find anything wrong with my care because, no codes where popping up and the mechanic tried 4 times but could not duplicate the situation i was having. It is now december 11th and i am still having the same problem. I just drove to work today and went to make a right turn down the street leading to my job the service power steering flashed again ,the car stalled ,and the engine light came on. This time the car slowed all the way down until it came to a complete stop. Even though my car had come to a complete stop it was still on and running. My radio still worked my heat was still on and i still could shift my gear shift. I put the car in park turned it off for about a minute and then started it back up.when i started it back up the engine light had gone off and i was able to accelerate my car and pull into the parking lot of my job.
At various times while driving-whether parked, actively driving, at a stop sign, turning, backing up- my cars power will flicker and the engine shuts off causing the steering to lock. This has done this to me quite a few times, almost causing an accident on more then one occasion. Sometimes it will do it as often as 14 times in a 25 minute ride. No lights such as the cel or anything come on beforehand to indicate that theres a problem when it happens. I've taken it to a mechanic twice to have it checked out and he sees no obvious reasons why it would do this, and there are no codes to pull to explain it.enough people are having this same issue it should be made a recall and looked into! it's not safe to drive a vehicle like this that can shut off and the steering locks at any given moment. The 1st time this happened was june 5, 2020 and almost every day since.
I have a 13 malibu ltz but as i'm driving the car completely shuts off and comes back on in the middle of me driving. I had it sent to a shop they diagnosed it but found nothing said the key was possibly a problem. I went to the dealership and got a new key so for a month or so the issue was fine. I started driving again and as i have my blinkers on i'm getting ready to turn and the car shuts off again.. I'm in 5pm traffic this is scary but as the car shut off the wheel lock it cuts right back on. I took it to the dealership and they said my battery since it wasn't changed in awhile so i have the battery replaced. The car was fine now two months later it did it all over again.. I'm getting ready to turn and again everything shuts off in the middle of driving then cuts back on. I'm very frustrated i pay a car note and insurance and i don't have money to get this problem fixed.. There are soooo many complaints i just wish it would be recalled and fixed. It's very dangerous when this car shuts off in the middle of driving when there are other cars around. I'm scared to drive it but it's my only car and i'm paying notes on it. If i had the money to trade it in i would!! this all happened on a city street when there's cars and traffic .. Sometimes it happens when i'm driving but mostly every time when i'm turning. Everything shuts off the whole car it's scary.
Car shuts off while driving at any speed. Touch screen goes black and power steering goes out. It happens more frequent when turning. It is unsafe because if you are driving on a curve it could cause a crash because the steering wheel will not turn. You loose control of the car.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 mph, the steering wheel seized and the entire instrument panel warning indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle jerked while the failure occurred. An independent mechanic was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle would not be able to be diagnosed unless the failure occurred in their presence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,000.
Less than 99,000 miles... Radio light flickers off and on. Vehicle goes dead at red light, stop sign or whenever vehicle is not in motion. Took vehicle to dealership and replaced the engine computer module as requested. However, problem still exist but more worse. 'service power steering' light came on while driving on a city street but before i could make a safe turn, it became too tough to steer almost causing an accident. Battery good, alternator good..no one really knows what's wrong with the vehicle.
While driving the vehicle the car powers down. The radio turns off, lights on dash goes out and power steering locks up. If driven over a speed bump or pothole all electrical componets power down. I was driving and put my signal on, the vehicle shutdown and steering wheel locked until it rebooted itsself. There is no difference on street, highway nor speed. When it looses power there is no way to alert the nearby drivers with hazard lights as everything has been shut off. On going matter, has been to dealer multiple times and different locations
19 august 2019 on this day twice i experience loss of power on the vehicle and power steering. Luckily i did not hit any cars. Was driving below 35 mph the first incident is when i came to a red lightthe radio turn off first then the car felt sluggish and the engine shut down lost control of everything and was coasting. Vehicle gain power by it self and resume operations. During every light i stop it felt like it wanted to lose power. Came to a parking lot driving around 5 mph completely the car shut off first radio and then whole vehicle this time it did not gain power by it self. Had to place the vehicle in park turn the key off and restart it was able to park it. After reading here seems a lot of people are having this issue an immediate investigation should be open because this can possibly happen in the highway if i lose control power in the power steering i could potentially crash of get hit by a car . Call gm and they said they do not have a bulletin ask them for an address to submit a formalcomplaint and was given one. I don't think gm cares hopefully you guys can look into the issue and get and answer as to why is happening consumers should not have to pay a diagnostic fee and not get answers
There are periods of time when i put my turn signal on and my wheel lock up, the radio turns off and all the power shuts down in the car. The brakes feel like they are locking.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, he approached a turn and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact applied excessive force to the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice where the steering module was replaced each time. The failure recurred after each repair. The manufacturer had not been notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000.updated 9/23/13
My son was driving down the road when thecars steering drastically pulled him totally off the road !!!! lucky there was no one to the right of him they would of bean killed .this is a very serious problem! the dealer is trying to brush it off like nothing happened. Niles sales & service key west florida ! its a new car. Please call me [xxx]5/13 /13information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle was traveling at highway speeds when all power cut out on sept 5, 2018. Power restored within 10 seconds. Took to dealer on sept. 6. No problem found. On sept. 21 the vehicle lost power 3 separate times all at highway speeds again.
While driving on long straight stretches of smooth road (i.e. Interstate) the steering system appearsto take a "set" when making small steering corrections. This manifests as a slight bump or resistancewhen attempting to turn the wheel to the right. It is an intermittent problem, and never appears duringperiods of much steering activity (i.e. Lots of turns, town driving, etc.) in my case it usually appearson long trips, and at speeds above 60 mph, on roads where very little steering input is needed. This isa common problem with malibus as attested to by the chevrolet owners forum. Extremely hard fordealers service to duplicate due to the intermittent nature of the problem.
Hard steering at 55-65 mph speed when going around curve.
The check engine light comes on and stays on - when checked at the dealer they told me no code found for two years, then as time went on it started adding service power steering and ac/dc shut down. After numerous visits to the dealer and two major repairs, the check engine light still comes on, and the power steering locks up. On august 24, 2016, i was driving 50+ mph on a curvy road when the check engine light came on, followed immediately by the service power steering, followed by something stabilizer, followed by ac/dc shut down, to engine overheated idle engine.the power steering locked up and i was unable to steer the car and ran off the road. The car was towed to the dealer who had just worked on the car for the second time in a month, and they found no codes - no surprise! i complained to chevy for the third time at corporate level and they had denied my claim as being safety related.i find it hard to believe that a car you suddenly can't steer isn't considered a safety issues.i also find it hard to believe that chevy can't recognize that there is a problem with the 2013 malibu. How many people have to die before they address this issue?also, why are they waiting on codes when the problem is most likely an electrical/computer problem.if the computer isn't working its no surprise that the warnings are not throwing a code!common sense!also, a car doesn't throw warning lights and check engine lights without something setting it off!hence you have a problem!
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 35 mph, the electronic power steering failed, which made it difficult to turn the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 38,404.
I was driving about 70mph on the interstate with the radio and cruise control set and i hit the blinkered to change lanes and the radio and cruise control shut off and i lost power steering for a moment. This happened multiple times. I took it to the dealership and supposedly it was fixed. Two days later it did the same thing. Sometimes if you roll the window up or down it shuts the radio off. Sometimes when you are driving and click the brights on the radio ahuts off and thw entire dash goes black and i lose all power including the steering and the engine revs. Sometimes i will be driving at low speeds in town and if i slightly accelerate the radio shuts off. Once i was at a stop light and i had my turn signal on to make a left turn and when the light turned green i began to accelerate and the car lost all power and died in the middle of the intersection. Too many incidents to go into detail here. Has been at the dealership twice and they say there ia nothing wrong with it. I even called gm directly to report the issue and all they did was waive my diagnostic fee and say nothing is wrong and next time it does it to bring it back. I was on my way home from the dealership and it happened again so i guess i'll take it back again in the morning.seems like gm isn't going to do anything about this until someone is seriously injured or killed. I have had this car less than 2 months.i keep reading complaint after complaint about the same issues i am having yet no recall and gm acts like this is the first time they are hearing about this kind of problem.
Purchased car certified pre-owned. First winter entertainment display and warning lights started to flicker randomly, and car would not reliably start. Took to dealership and they were unable to recreate the symptoms. The following winter the entire electrical system began failing upon engaging it while in motion. For example: using the the power windows, engagement of the traction control in slippery weather, using a turn signal, were all capable of shutting down all electrical options in the vehicle including the power steering. Nearly caused a couple accidents. The service stabiltrak light would also come intermittently come on. Brought to dealership again, they cleared the dash lights and reset a sensor that was showing bad in a diagnostic scan. Car ran smoothly for a few months. Showed symptoms again over the summer(lights flickering and loss of touch screen momentarily). Dealership was unable to recreate again. Now this winter the car is completely messed up again, same exact symptoms as last time. Power steering loss, full electrical loss while in motion, sometimes randomly, other times as a direct result of engaging with the electrical system as i described before. A aaa worker noticed the burning of electrical cable housing coming from the battery, i pointed this out to the dealership but they don't seem interested in it. Based on the consistent complaints about this vehicles electrical system, this car needs to be recalled and gm seriously investigated. They've already had to settle hundreds of death law suits due to this exact issues they claimed was a faulty ignition switch in the cobalt, yet this exact problem exists heavily in other models and the issue continues to be rampant in 'fixed' ignitions in the cobalts. This is a dangerous public health issue, gm needs to be held responsible
Coming home from work on 8/6/2019 traveling down md-210 highway, with car motion, the radio cut off and then entire car shut off. We stopped at a red light, so my husband took the key out of the ignition restarted the car and we traveled home. This is not the first time, we had our car checked at our mechanic's shop but at the time he could not determine what the issue could be and could not duplicate the issue. This is not the first time, the radio cuts off, instrument dash lights, cuts off and the the power steering shuts down just for a couple of seconds, it happened when we traveled to work, my husband turned the steering wheel right to get on the highway, the radio went off for a few seconds then it came back home. This is very dangerous and god forbid if this happens while car in motion on a green light it could kill someone. Please recall this vehicle asap.
Turning left into my driveway, (luckily not going very fast) the power steering goes out several times in a row and then the screen prompted to "service power steering". Checked fluid level and it was fine. Read that there are a lot of others with this same problem. My children could get hurt! and i paid too much money for this car to be unable to drive it and feel good about it! smh!!
Driving one evening on highway.getting off exit ramp that curves into another highway. Car loose power steering while in curve. Scared the life out of me. Car looses steering again a mile down road while in a turn getting off highway.
While driving on the highway and city streets my car electrical system cut completely off while engine is still running. It jerks the car to left or right and then cuts back mlm on. Can't steer until the power comes back on if i'm driving or parked. This has happened on several occasions. Check engine lights comes on then message of engine power reduced. Have been in service several times about check engine light coming on and still cant fix the problem. This is dangerous and afraid i will get in an accident soon. Something has to be done about this.
The vehicle has major electrical issues from the day i bought it. Just last week i started the car it made a noise as i was driving i had no speedometer, no blinkers. No radio on gas gauge and no temp gauge. I have had this car stall in motion on a highway and no recall? it's basically a death 🪤
While the vehicle is in motion, radio and other electrics go blank, steering wheel feels locked up but i assume it has lost power steering. This has happened multiple times. It corrects itself in few seconds but once nearly swerved into a car as the wheel would not turn.
Power steering goes out and steering wheel jerks when this happens. First radio light all go off, then steering jerks and lose power steering and dash lights go off, then flash. This all lasts 5-10 seconds, then everything is normal.had car to dealer to fix same problem 4 days prior to it happening again. This occurs usually while highway driving and when steering jerks and you lose power steering it is surprising and have almost hit several vehicles while going 55-65mph. Sometimes occurs while driving in town and turning, especially turning right. I have also contacted chevy and they tell me they are not aware of any of these problems with these cars.also said they would contact my car dealer and call me back in 2 days.i have heard nothing back from them.
This is my second complaint considering this issue. Loss of power steering, radio goes black, gauge cluster goes black. Since my last complaint this has occurred no less than 15 times with two very close accidents. This is becoming a very dangerous vehicle. And i plead with you to open a recall thank you. It has now occurred on both city roads and highway speeds. It seems to get worse when the turn signal is used.
While driving on the highway the power steering went out(everything blinked off for a couple of seconds and then back on) pulling the car to the left suddenly and my car went into the median and hit a tree. When the power car came back on it said service power steering and then service stabili trac. There was significant damage to the front of my vehicle.
I purchased a 2013 certified pre-owned chevrolet malibu from a chevrolet dealership in november of 2014.i was satisfied with my purchase for a few months with no issues until i started having problems with the electrical.my first frightening experience was traveling on the interstate exiting onto a highway via a cloverleaf.while merging onto the highway, i lost all power, including power steering.luckily no one was in the other lane, as my car veered across the line, into the other lane.the power came back on a few seconds later.i brought my car into the dealership where i purchased it, however they were unable to pinpoint the issue. They scanned the vehicles system for error codes, cleared the codes and sent me on my way.since this initial issue, my car loses power randomly while driving, parked, using my turn signal, turning left, turning right, etc. The power steering goes out, the dashboard and vehicle display monitor go black.some instances it will flicker, other times it will shut down completely.i have had it towed from my driveway as i have been unable to turn it on and towed from a retail parking lot. I have had the car inspected by the dealership 4 times and a separate privately owned garage twice, with no resolution. I contacted gm/chevrolet regarding the issue and a case number was given to me.they had me bring my car to a chevrolet dealership. After their inspection, the dealership stated it was the positive battery cable that is malfunctioning.i reached out to chevrolet again about a resolution and they indicated the vehicle is outside of warranty so no repair support will be provided.if this issue would have been resolved within the initial inspection, the certified pre-owned status of my vehicle may have covered repairs.my concern is the larger impact of others experiencing the same issues and getting the same response by gm.
2013 chevrolet malibu.consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering system issues.the consumer was informed by three different dealers, the steering must fail, before it can be fixed.
Vehicle occasionally loses power when in traffic or reduced speed, stabilitrak malfunctions consistently, initiating "limp mode", power steering went out this morning as my speed reduced.
The steering continually locks up while driving on the interstate.it takes asharp pull to get it unlocked.this could be dangerous and seems to only happy at high speeds.
While driving and going to change lanes, i turn on my turn signal to change lanes and the power steering stops working, the dash gauges flicker and the radio cuts out and sometimes the motor cuts off. This also occurs when sitting still, the steering wheel will bounce if turning one direction or the other. I have seen many of these complaints online and no resolution. This also happens while turning. This happens every day.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the steering wheel seized with the battery not charging message displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated she was unable to remove the key from ignition. Additionally, the windows failed to operate as designed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the gear-box was repaired and an unknown fuse was replaced. Three days later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic and was repaired for the same electrical failure. Despite the second repair, the failure recurred with the battery warning light illuminated on the instrument panel while her husband was driving at 30 mph. The contact's husband had the vehicle towed back to the same independent mechanic and was informed that there was another electrical short in the fuse box. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
The car engine stalls, locks go up and down, panel lights go out, power steering is disabled, rpm gauge revs up to 7000+, then engine comes back on.this has happened multiple times nearly causing crashes and causing extreme anxiety.the service department says no error is stored on the car computer and they cannot duplicate the incident. After 2 days in the shop, i got my car back, drove 378 miles and the incident happened again. It has occurred with every member of my family. I want to be taken seriously or i will contact an attorny before someone gets injured not afterwards.
I was driving my son to work and i lost all power to my vehicle.i had no brakes, power steering and my engine light came on and battery light came on as well. I managednot get in a accident and get into a parking lot.thank god.my backlights have had issues as well they have stayed on and have cuased me to get pulled over by the police.
I was going about 65 mph on the freeway and the steering wheel suddenly becomes stiff causing me to jerk the steering wheel a little bit harder. That is dangerous because it causes the vehicle to swerve and potentially getting into an accident. I am not sure what the issue might be if it is a brand new car fresh off the lot.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While the contact's son was driving various speeds, the power steering failed to turn left or right and the instrument panel lighting automatically turned off without warning. The contact's son pulled over to the side of the road and waited 8-10 seconds. Afterwards, the vehicle returned to normal. The contact's son was able to drive to work and back home. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (serpentini chevrolet of strongsville, 15303 royalton rd, strongsville, oh 44136), but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred several other times. The vehicle was taken to another dealer (pat o'brien chevrolet south, 3880 pearl rd, medina, oh 44256) where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure occurred again after the repair. The manufacturer was contacted at 866-790-3600 and stated that they were unaware of the issue and the contact would have to pay for the repairs. Case number: 8-314031920 was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Driving slow and when making turns the car starts to shut off if not given gas. The car has no shutoff multiple times when trying to make a slow turn. This last time i had to restart the car then the power sterring was out completly making it near impossible to turn.
As i was driving 35 mph on a busy downtown location in my area of new orleans, my 2013 chevy malibu decided to shut down on me.at first when i stopped at a red light, the car stall as though it wanted to cut off but it didn't at that moment.when i made it to the second red light the car shut completely off then came right back on.i was terrified as my 12 year old daughter sat in the back seat of the car so i decided to head home which was 15 mins from the location where i was plus i also had to travel over a busy mississippi river bridge to get to my house from that location.as i was making my way back towards the bridge to get home, i notice different signals flashing across my dashboard, then the car shut down completely giving me little to no time to make a decision to pull over.the steeling wheel locked up giving me no control as to which way to steer the vehicle, car completely dead.i was so blessed that no cars was in the way of where the car was going.the car refused to start again and key got stuck .i had to get it towed home.i'm begging chevy, please look into this issue.i have seen lots of reviews regarding these make and models and it looks like nothing is being done. I had a 2006 chevy malibu which i loved so much that i decided to trust chevy with my next car.as i closed my eyes that night i could only imagine what could have happen if i was on that bridge heading home with cars traveling 60-70mph?what if i was infront of a river, on a train track, in front of a big body vehicle such as a bus or 18-wheeler or someone walking in the direction the car was going?someone, if haven't already could truly cause damage to their life or someone else's life.please chevy think about the family lives which are being put in danger,even the dealership's dont truly know the issues.
When driving my cars electric system will shut down. Radio goes off then lights on the dash go crazy and steering wheel jerks real hard and loss of steering for a few seconds then it allcomes back on.
While in the middle of traffic at a stop light the car shut completely off where my steering went out, the key was locked in the ignition and i had to get someone to help push the car into a parking lot for safety. The car has been jerking, will not pick up speed and if sitting at a stoplight too long, the car will shut off. When i put the car in reverse, the car either jerks or shuts off but then starts back up.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was operated, the steering column seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to the long hammer auto dealer for the ignition switch. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to the dealer, but a diagnosis was not determined. The contact stated that the failure occurred approximately eight times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving at any speed, a humming noise emitted from the vehicle. As the speed increased, the humming would get louder. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the rear passenger side wheel bearing was faulty. The wheel bearing was replaced and the failure was remedied. Approximately 6 months later, the humming noise recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the rear driver side wheel bearing was faulty. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 52,000.
I had an incident where the after the car was properly parked, the car settled and the front bumper caught the parking stopped. I immediately returned the car, and learned from the hertz agent that it was the undercarriage. I understand from other complaints that the car dealer will not even cover the defective flimsy front bumper lip. The other complaints are regarding the poor assembly quality....updated 11-06-13
Went to test drive 2013 chevy malibu. As always, i adjust mirrors before driving. I immediately noticed that because the roofline is so low-slung for aerodynamic reasons, that the rear view mirror is also very low. As a result, the mirror was blocking almost 25% of my view! i've heard of blindspots on vehicles but through the windshield? i'm only 5'10' tall, but i had to duck my head to see under the mirror. Didn't buy the vehicle for that reason alone. As a matter of fact, i never even went for the test drive as it was obviously dangerous.
2013 chevy malibu 1ls manufactured 11/20/12, currently less than 7,000 mi.1)chrome & radio glass - when sun shines on console it blinds driver & driver must cover area with a scarf or jacket; console is beautiful to look at, but not practical from a safety viewpoint since the driver is blinded & cannot see until the area is covered from the sun. 2)when air conditioning was turned on, a blast of very hot air came out; it took a couple of times of turning the settings off & on (at least 60 seconds or longer) before the hot air stopped & the air conditioning came on.the hot air could not be immediately turned off.happened only once.3)passenger side front fender/bumper loose - makes noise, can pop it back in, but on hot days, it pops out, vibrates and makes loud noise until popped back in.4)rear windows - when down 1/2, 3/4 or fully, vibrates, makes very loud noise that sounds like tires are coming apart, causing driver to immediately pull over to check tires, the distraction & being on side of road could be a safety issue. 5)no spare tire - unable to locate a tire & rim (or donut tire) for purchase to insert in trunk tire area.no can of goop, also goop only lasts for 6 months & must be discarded & new can purchased. Not good when stranded in inclement snowy weather or out in the hot desert & must wait for tow truck.i like my chevy malibu very much, it has been able to handle rough gravel/dirt roads in inclement weather, snow, & highway travel.i plan to take it to the dealer shortly for an oil change & to take care of these issues.what i don't like is that i am unable to turn the driver airbag off (i sit less than 12 inches from the wheel & am concerned that if it were to deploy i would be killed) & that the vehicle is fairly low to the ground, making speed bumps & getting out of businesses where there is a dip onto streets difficult.
Purchased my vehicle in april 2012 and noticed after a week that my ac had a bad smell every time i turned on the air conditioner. Also noticed after about three days of purchasing my vehicle that the carpet was coming up on the passenger seat in the front.
Window trim that runs around top pops off around all windows, stayed with the rear driver window, then passenger front
Metal plating on the passenger door handle peeling off and is extremely sharp.have had 2 people slice their hands/fingers on the door, resulting in a painful "paper-cut" like injury.research on the internet suggests this has been an issue for gm vehicles in the past.car is 2 years old and shouldn't be falling apart.
Front right passenger door hits the back right passenger door causing damage to the back passenger door exterior moldings. Front defroster does not work when put on, blows alot out of front vents instead.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while entering a driveway, the wind deflector rubbed against the ground and became detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when the sun beams on the shiny interior trim it would impair the contacts vision. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100...updated 10/01/14
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 75 mph, there was a loud abnormal noise from the rear of the vehicle. The contact observed that the rear bumper detached from the vehicle and was lying in the road. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.
Please see below.this is a copy of the email sent to gm and dealership the first time this happened in 2014.this same scenario has happened in 2015 and gm refuses to repair this time.attached you will see photos of my vehicle with parts of the car literally falling off.approx. A week ago i noticed that it was becoming hard to open and close my driver's side door.i figured that i would get it looked at when i dropped my vehicle off for its oil change.fast forward to sunday 2/2.i attempted to enter my vehicle when coming out of the store and and upon opening the door, the chrome piece from the top of my passenger rear window popped right off.now, seeing that the next day was monday, i tried not to get too upset by this, but as you can imagine, when a person is in the process of paying over $20k for a vehicle this should not be happening four months after purchase.monday morning, i went to get into the vehicle, and the plastic part between the driver and passenger door started to crumble at the top, so more frustration set in.i emailed my salesperson and was advised to bring the car in.now i am starting to believe that the issue comes with the structure of the vehicle from the factory and the fact that the dealership probably did not inspect this car properly. Yesterday evening i returned the vehicle to the place of purchase elco chevrolet. The service representative came out to view the vehicle.after confirming that the vehicle had not been an accident (by the way i took offense to this) it was advised to me that the driver's door looks as thought it was not installed properly, and now it is more ajar which is why the issues are happening.now of course this is not only upsetting, but also concerning to me because this is now a safety issue.i could have been driving down the road and the door falls off with me attached to it.
Bubbling/rust spot located near front glass on hood of the car. (only 3 yrs old).
The left door will not open from the outside or inside and this is a problem for the driver.
The exhaust and power have issues...check engine light is always on and power to system is reduced. Fuel economy has decreased severely. Check engine light will not go off. Exhaust coming from tailpipe even after car has been running awhile. This issue happens when the vehicle is running and operating.second issue is the trunk latch! the vehicle has an outside trunk release button. When vehicle is completely locked, the trunk will open on it's own! we will come out to the car with the trunk wide open when we know we have locked it completely. Checked, double checked, even triple checked but we will still come out to a vehicle with the trunk wide open! this trunk opening issue happens when the car is parked and off but, locked!
Cleaning out the trunk discovered no spare tire.only sealant air compressor.how stupid. Was not informed by the dealer, who obviously knew they would lose a deal if customer informed.this is a big time scam and cover up.i can see real trouble if i have a blow out! stupid!!!
While pulling into a parking space in our 2013 chevy malibu with my foot on the brake, when about 1/2 way into the space i experienced an unintended acceleration by the vehicle. This caused me to crash into a bollard in front of the convenience store causing severe damage to the front end of the car. The air bags did not deploy, causing me to hit my head on the steering wheel. *dt add cpsc
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a failure covered under the warranty; however, after the repair, the vehicle began to experience many malfunctions. The vehicle's bolts on both the front passenger and driver seats were detached. When the seats were adjusted, the uni body frame of the body moved. The contact stated that the uni body frame was able to be moved manually. In addition, the electrical systems failed without warning, which sometimes caused the vehicle to stall. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but they refused to assist. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
Noticed musty smell in car. Opened trunk to find interior wet. Lifted floor of trunk out and found spare wheel well overflowing with water. This has been an ongoing issue. Discovery made while vehicle was stationary. Photos taken after shopvacuuming out as much water as possible and letting trunk air dry. Water damage visible on porous surfaces. Unsure if water due to faulty trunk door seal (water drips from seal when trunk door is opened) or if water is coming in elsewhere.
Waiting at a corner for a clear spot to cross five lane road. Was watching a truck with a snow plow wanting to turn onto same road that i needed to cross. Looked both ways and then back at the truck. The truck did not move so i proceeded and i only made it just beyond the turn lane and got hit by another car. I tried as fast as i could to stay in the turn lane but still got hit. Other driver did not try to avoid us. We were hit hard in the right front of our car. The speed limit on the road i wanted to cross is 55 mph so we were hit pretty hard. Now this is where we get mad. Our airbags did not deploy. My wife and i were shaken very bad. We each have a doctors appointments as we are very sore and stiff.
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 speedand 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.
Received a notice about a safety recall for faulty rear suspension toe links. This was 8 months ago with no update on a remedy. This is completely unacceptable as this is deemed a safety issue and could cause a crash!
My vehicle (2013 malibu) has a active recall that was issued 12-10-20 related to the tow links in the rear suspension.as of today, it has been over seven months and gm does not have a remedy to fix the issue with the suspension.as stated in the recall notice, if this problem is not remedied, it could lead to a crash.i find it unacceptable that gm has yet to find a solution to remedy this safety issue.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact contacted quality chevrolet buick gmc of englewood (386 grand ave, englewood, nj 07631) and was informed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v674000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact contacted bachman chevrolet (9650 bluegrass parkway, louisville, ky 40299, (502) 632-0211) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the seat belt on the passenger's side failed to latch and unlatch correctly. The seat belt remained locked in the latch position and required several attempts to unlatch. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who stated that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
While driving straight ahead on a city street, at approximately 30-35mph, the axle shaft on the front, right side of the car broke. The broken axle shaft caused an accident where my car went to the right and i hit the back-left side of a van; that impact sent the right side of the car up in the air where i was only traveling on the two left wheels. Although i thought my car was going to flip and land on it's roof, the car did come back down on the right wheels, but landed/hit the front of the van and the back of a pick-up truck.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact had not spoken with a dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while getting the tires replaced, he was informed that the suspension looked as if it was damaged however, the vehicle had not been fully diagnosed. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Left rear toe link broke while driving causing the car to go out of control.fortunately, there was no oncoming traffic at the time. So no collision.the part basically just snapped and broke.had the car towed and repaired at the chevy dealer in lowell michiganā€¦.but the charged me about $334.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. The vin tool confirmed parts not available.
2013 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to suspension rod failure. *ldthe consumer stated the vehicle was involved in an accident. The driver stated the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The consumer was not informed of the recall until after the accident.
This is the second wheel bearings i had to replace in a year. Makes a screeching noise.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact had received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the recall but informed the contact that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Invalid vin.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was made aware of the issue however, the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the toe link fractured in the driveway. Vin tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact took the vehicle to an unknown local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called reichard chevrolet (575 arlington rd, brookville, oh 45309, (937) 833-4011) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure however, the check engine warning light was illuminated. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Driver seat control panel missing seat will not move
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
I was driving the vehicle when i heard strange noises. I then heard a loud noise and the car barely would move. When i got out of the vehicle, i saw the wheel was slanted. It was towed to a aaa repair facility where they discovered it was a broken toe link that had rotted. When it broke, it also bent a bar in the rear. The inspector said the same was happening on the opposite side and needed to be repaired.
My vehicle had repairs last year 2 times, the engine was rebuilt almost completely. The suspension went out, the esc as well, electrical issues. Draining battery constantly. The dash showed engine running hot pulled over let it cool and it would not restart..
Wheel bearing from gm dont last. My car has 75000 miles and have already replaced all 4 and those were done may 9 using gm parts and have another one that is failing.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called walier chevrolet (195 winchester st, keene, nh 03431, (603) 499-4378) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owned a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle suspension failed causing the vehicle to crash into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact received a recall letter a week later for nhtsa campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension). The contact stated no warning light was illuminated at the time of the failure. A police report was filed. The contact stated that he had to seek medical attention as he suffered chest and head injury. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to a junkyard. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to get diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who stated the parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that curry auto center located at 2906 e buick cadillac blvd, bloomington, in 47401, exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
I drove four hours to buy this car get there its pour rain do test drive around block buy car get ready and leave and stop at gas station cause its out of gas well passenger rear tire had 5 lbs of air in it fill it up get on highway and car starts shaking like crazy and is all over the road car lot is close and so is rental place so i drive home and have texted owner to tell him to get tow truck at my house in morning to pick it up i didn't want it and he did reason im writing this is i told him how bad this car was and i looked on there site and its back up for less than i bought it for that car is way to dangerous to be on the road
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to the recall repair was not available. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, she began to lose control of the vehicle upon entering the highway as the vehicle independently swayed from left to right. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the shoulder and inspected the vehicle but could not find any visible defects with the vehicle. The contact initially called the police for assistance and a police report was filed. The contact then called her brother who called a tow truck and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that a tie rod had fractured due to severe corrosion which was linked to the recall. The mechanic replaced the tie rod. The local dealer had been notified of the failure and they referred her to nhtsa for assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Walier chevrolet (195 winchester st, keene, nh 03431, (603) 499-4378) was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving an unknown speed, the vehicle was making an abnormal noise from the front driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front driver side wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred two months later with the rear passenger side. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed the rear passenger side wheel bearing need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but an abnormal noise was coming from the rear of the vehicle again. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear driver side wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000. The vin was not provided.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 40 mph and making a right turn, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front passenger side wheel. The failure recurred on one occasion. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
I recently purchased a 2013 chevrolet malibu eco and found out that there was no spare tire. How can the government allow manufacturers to sell vehicles with no spare tires? a compressor and tire sealant will not work with a sidewall blowout, or an unrepairable puncture.i checked with the dealer about purchasing a spare with a jack, and the cost was $500 - which is ridiculous!!i you want to make highways safe, insist that manufacturers offer spare tires and jacks at a reasonable price, or make spare tires mandatory.i would appreciate your feedback.thank you
2013 chevrolet malibu.consumer writes in regards to purchased vehicle with no spare tire in the trunk.the consumer stated when she purchased the vehicle, she was not informed the vehicle did not come equipped with a spare tire. When she experienced a tire blow out on the freeway. It was then, she was told by aaa, there was only an air pump, which was of no use, since the tire has shredded.the consumer was told, there was no spare tire, because it saved on weight, thus having better gas mileage.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, she noticed that the rear passenger side tire was flat. The vehicle was not equipped with a spare tire. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.
The following is a summary of a flat tire incidentmy wife had on i-75 at davidson on 6-18-2013.i have already submitted this tochevy.com/warranty, and felt that you too should be aware of this occurrence."had a flat tire, 6/18/13 on my 2 month old malibu. Called on-star, no help after 1&1/2 hours. Called on-star again, no help after total of almost 3 hours. Michigan dot road service came on scene and tried repair with emergency repair kit. No good, tire did not inflate. Finally called aaa who responded in 10 minutes. Wanted tow to dealer, but dealer (rinke) was closed after 6:00pm. Was towed home at cost of $84.00. Next day, 6/19/13, took tire off vehicle and brought to (rinke) service dept. For repair at cost of $25.00. Asked about repair/replacement of canister in emergency repair kit. No one at dealer service had ever replaced the canister or were familiar on how to repair it. Went to parts dept. To purchase a replacement canister - none available, would have to be ordered at price of over $26.00. Asked about purchase of doughnut emergency tire and tool kit - again, none available, would have to be ordered at a price of over $400.00. With complete absence of dealer assistance, i took tire home and installed on vehicle. My resolution to avoid a recurrence of this event was to go to our local bell tire store and purchase a new wheel and tire so that my husband (84 years old) and i (75 years old) would have the security of a replacement tire if we encountered a flat again. In our opinion, the elimination of the emergency spare tire was a bad move, and the unavailability of replacement components is a sad and disconcerting condition."
My daughter was driving on expressway and had just taken an exit through town about a mile when her rear drivers side tire (goodyear assurance) blew out on the inside of the tire.the blowout was in the sidewall near the rim and was about 3 inches long, which i have a picture of.she said she heard a "pop", low tire pressure light came on and then a rumbling noise.luckily she was able to get it off to the side of the road safely.this 2013 malibu only had 12,000 miles on the tires when this happened.approximately 5 days earlier i had just taken the car into a dealership near our home and had the oil changed and tires rotated but no one had acknowledged any problems or bulges with any of the tires..the dealership where we bought the car would not have anything to do with the tire issue.they stated the warranty does not cover tires and we would have to deal with goodyear ourselves.upon doing some research on the internet, i had discovered that many complaints had been made on these particular tires such as bulges in the sidewalls and blowouts with very low mileage.it's obvious there is a defect of some kind and these tires need to be investigated before someone gets killed.my daughter said she never ran over anything, it just popped on its own.thank god she had just gotten off the expressway as this could have caused a tragic accident.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the tire pressure monitoring system did not warn if the tire pressure was low. The contact stated that the tires were two pounds low and the system did not give a warning. The dealer and the manufacturer were unable to confirm the amount of low pressure that would signal the warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Cleaning out the trunk discovered no spare tire.only sealant air compressor.how stupid. Was not informed by the dealer, who obviously knew they would lose a deal if customer informed.this is a big time scam and cover up.i can see real trouble if i have a blow out! stupid!!!
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while parked, he noticed that the driver's side tire was flat. The contact attempted to replace the tire when he noticed that the vehicle was not equipped with a spare tire. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that due to fuel economy, they did not equip vehicles with spare tires. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.
2013 chevy malibu 1ls manufactured 11/20/12, currently less than 7,000 mi.1)chrome & radio glass - when sun shines on console it blinds driver & driver must cover area with a scarf or jacket; console is beautiful to look at, but not practical from a safety viewpoint since the driver is blinded & cannot see until the area is covered from the sun. 2)when air conditioning was turned on, a blast of very hot air came out; it took a couple of times of turning the settings off & on (at least 60 seconds or longer) before the hot air stopped & the air conditioning came on.the hot air could not be immediately turned off.happened only once.3)passenger side front fender/bumper loose - makes noise, can pop it back in, but on hot days, it pops out, vibrates and makes loud noise until popped back in.4)rear windows - when down 1/2, 3/4 or fully, vibrates, makes very loud noise that sounds like tires are coming apart, causing driver to immediately pull over to check tires, the distraction & being on side of road could be a safety issue. 5)no spare tire - unable to locate a tire & rim (or donut tire) for purchase to insert in trunk tire area.no can of goop, also goop only lasts for 6 months & must be discarded & new can purchased. Not good when stranded in inclement snowy weather or out in the hot desert & must wait for tow truck.i like my chevy malibu very much, it has been able to handle rough gravel/dirt roads in inclement weather, snow, & highway travel.i plan to take it to the dealer shortly for an oil change & to take care of these issues.what i don't like is that i am unable to turn the driver airbag off (i sit less than 12 inches from the wheel & am concerned that if it were to deploy i would be killed) & that the vehicle is fairly low to the ground, making speed bumps & getting out of businesses where there is a dip onto streets difficult.
2013 chevrolet malibu.consumer writes in regards to purchased vehicle with no spare tire in the trunk.the consumer stated when she purchased the vehicle, she was not informed the vehicle did not come equipped with a spare tire. When she experienced a tire blow out on the freeway. It was then, she was told by aaa, there was only an air pump, which was of no use, since the tire has shredded.the consumer was told, there was no spare tire, because it saved on weight, thus having better gas mileage.
2013 malibu is shutting off on its own while driving,vehicle restarts on its own.this occurs randomly when driving down the road.some times vehicle is turning, sometimes it is when the vehicle is going straight. This first happened about may 15, 2021.it happened3 times may 22, 2021.steering does not work while engine is off.this isa very dangerous. We noticed radio stops working.we took it to berger chevrolet may 17,2021.they could not find a problem.they said a while guess would be to change the battery.we did not have battery changed.
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.
While at a stop light on a very busy city street the engine stopped running and the car shut off. My foot was still on the break and the car was in drive. I put the car in park then restarted the car and it started running like it should, there was no warning lights displayed before, during, or after this happened. In another incident while i reversed the car the engine shut off without any warning lights, i had to put the car in park again and restart it to get the engine running again.
On saturday morning i was about to go to work i stared the the car as usual but when i got in the express way when i try and acceleratethe it got hard and the car wanted to stop so i got out of the expressway and the malfunction indicator lamp show up. When i try and hit the gas again the car stop
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.
I was driving down my driveway and my radio was shutting off and on and then my vehicle would die and the key would lock up, i had to sit there for a minute before it would finally start back up.this has happened twice already. Luckily i was in my driveway when it happened
Saturday i was parking my car and the car all of a sudden stopped. The wheel locked and then the car just shut off. I had no problem restarting it. Today i was on the highway and my vehicle did the same thing.
When i first got the car it was less than 4 months of owing it 38,000 mile, and i had issues. When i would come to a stop and the auto stop/start would kick in my car would die.and at one time it smelt like a burning rubber.the initial time the car died and would not start.called dealership mathews buick in marion indiana, had it towed but they could find what was wrong with it.well it happened again not a few months later this time by the time i got to my home the serpentine belt busted from where the "auto stop/start feature" locked up and broke it in half.so few hundred dollars later "they said they fixed it" but i have had problems with it since then.now my engine leaks dont know why, and my car wont even start.i could not even tell you what they fixed, but it cost me.i tried the lemon law but everything has to be in a certain time, and it has to be fixed so many times.i feel the dealership sold me a bad vehicle and knew it!!this car had nothing but caused me headaches all because of the auto stop/start feature.i hope youcan help me because now my car does not run no power and i have been told it could be the altenator but apparently you can only buy parts from the dealership and just for that it is $900!!this covid-19 has caused me a hardship and now that i have a good job i have to rent a car for $800/month to get to work. I still owe on this car so i am making car payments on top of the rental.please helpthese issues happen when i was driving.i am currently at sons house and all my paperwork is in storrage. I am unclear of the date it happened
The car shuts completely off when driving. The steering wheel starts to lock in different places as you turn. All electronics shut off and sometimes cannot be restarted for days. You can be sitting in park and turn the steering wheel and it will still lock up. Not at the stopping point of the steering. Even if you try. A little. I also have a video of it happening it will not let you turn it at all. Unlock losing power steering makes it harder to turn but still possible. With this it stops completely like the car is shut off. When you switch your turn signal on and then turn all electronics and car shuts off until you turn the signal off or let go out the steering wheel. I have almost wrecked 4 times with kids in the car. I have personally read other people. Not just a few but at least 200 other people with this same problem. Currently looking into legal action against this before someone dies in a wreck because nobody wants to issue a recall.
While driving the car will shut down unexpectedly, causing a panic situation!
Heating inoperable without warning, defrost unable to operate, happened after receiving an oil change at a certified gm dealer. Worked fine as i entered the dealership.
My car keeps losing power. It starts with the radio flashing on and off. Then the steering locks up. The car sometimes shuts all the way off. It starts back up but it will shut off while driving. I purchased the car may 2019. It has happened several times. Most recently 9/16/2019. Driving the radio flashed the steering wheel tightened. It didnt shut down. But it when through that process like 5-6 times back to back. When researching the issue i see my car is not the only car having this problem. It appears to be a wide spread issue with the 2013 chevy malibu. It should be addressed.
Bought the vehicle from merchants auto in oct 2019 and within a week the car stalled to start. I called around nov 2019 to set up an appt to have it fixed. They couldn't duplicate it so it couldn't be fixed. I went back on 2/15/20 and 5/29/20 and recently on 6/29/20. They still could not duplicate our call stalling and then shutting off when coming to a stop. We would have to give it gas mostly to start it up.last time i took it there they were able to come up with $700 worth of charges that were out of warranty so i had to pass because we don't have $700 and plus this was starting when we bought the vehicle.i wondered why they couldnt have come up with the same conlusion the first time that i brought it in or the 2nd time and the lady said she didnt know. I called quirk chevrolet to ask about recall 13142 and the person i spoke to , informed me that since my vin # doesn't fall under that recall that it cant be replaced. The recall describes what is happening to our vehicle and i don't understand why i cant have it replaced with the recall that is listed for my car. This is a known issues for 2013 chevy malibu and my car is not eco so it shouldn't be doing that at all. Our vehicle stalls at stop signs and stop lights..we have to put it in park..restart the car and then drive. Or we have to put it in neutral to not let the engine fail. It happens only when we come to a stop or when it idles. It is a safety issue and i am getting the run around. No one is willing to help or can figure out what is going on. Driving back from maine yesterday and after a 5 hour drive we come to an exit and have to slow down if no stop and the car shuts off. This last happened on 7/5 around 5pm et
While in the middle of traffic at a stop light the car shut completely off where my steering went out, the key was locked in the ignition and i had to get someone to help push the car into a parking lot for safety. The car has been jerking, will not pick up speed and if sitting at a stoplight too long, the car will shut off. When i put the car in reverse, the car either jerks or shuts off but then starts back up.
Lose all power going down the road doesn't matter speed and lose all control of steering, brakes. While at red light car will die or try to give itself acceleration. Changed all sensors and other codes given. Shows engine reduced power or engine overload
I came to a complete stop at a stop sign and my car shut off. I turned it back on and it drove. I was at a red light and my car started to stall and shut off. This has happened a few times. I was on a local street. I searched this up on gm website and quite a few people have had the same problems with no resolution
2019car overheating sensor had to be replaced due to the sensor moving up and down while driving it. In a less then 10 min drive the car said it was over heating and when mechanic touch engine it was still cold. The fans are also not turning on while driving the car and heater is not working. Now in 2020 the car is doing the same thing sensor is moving up and down while driving after a 5 min drive the fans turn on as if engine is hot when turned off but heater isn't working while driving it.another thing when turning on a/c sometimes heat come on instead of cool and cool during heat setting
The chrome finish is peeling on the interior drivers side door handle.the chrome plastic is very sharp and causes cuts when opening the door.
Metal plating on the passenger door handle peeling off and is extremely sharp.have had 2 people slice their hands/fingers on the door, resulting in a painful "paper-cut" like injury.research on the internet suggests this has been an issue for gm vehicles in the past.car is 2 years old and shouldn't be falling apart.
The car will stall while pulling into traffic or at a red light or stop sign. After mmseveral stops it drains the battery completely. No problems when driving long distances on the interstate. Very dangerous. L
Got a safety recall notice n202308930 on january 2021 and still no info about parts to repair. I have a kid about to drive from indiana to connecticut and i'm a little concerned.
While getting on the expressway the car cut off on the ramp while going 24mph. I was unable to turn on hazard lights, nothing at all would work. I could not immediately restart the car. I could not remove the key either. I had to wait approximately 3 mins for the car to light up and then i could restart the car. On the way home on the ramp on the expressway the car lost power steering and jerked to the left. The enigine did not stop this time. In this case fortunately there were no injuries.
My 2013 chevy malibu has been having power and/or electrical issues. I have took it to the dealership numerous of times, but the issue is still ongoing. When i steer left or right, my car powers down and the steering wheel locks. Some times the car radio screen and dashboard lights flashes on & off. The only way to make it stop is to turn the car off and back on. I can be driving down the road and the car will shut down and power off on its own. It is extremely dangerous, but that is the only transportation i have right now. I am not sure what is going on and i have seen numerous of complaints from people with the same issues. Please investigate.
Radio quit working and won't come back on. I got in my car one day to go to work and the screen was blank and hasn't come back on since. It was working fine the day before no issues or anything odd happened before it went out. I've seen plenty of complaints about the radios going out.
I received a message on my interior screen that air shut off due to engine overheating yesterday.three weeks ago, my service engine light came on and i had autozone run a diagnostic test and it said to replace radiator. This car is a 2013 chevy malibu and i keep it in good condition. It has 75,701 miles. These warning messages occur when the car is moving on the highway.
Heater will come on full blast, on it's own, after starting car while parked.this has happened more than 3 times and the heater wasn't even turned on!i have to turn heater off manually.unk if this is an electrical problem.dealer said they have heard of this but think it's something in the airwaves?i notice that i have been by a driveup bank when this happens.
Takata recall when i'm in park or at a stop sign it red light the car will shutdown it keeps doing it no shops can find the problem they check engine light is not on its reading as if nothing is wrong with the car ! my friend has same vehicle and her is doing the same thing
My service engine light came on and my car has been jerking and has issues with accelerating.it acts like it wants to cut off but doesn't it just jerks repeatedly. I'm nervous to drive my car because i'm worried that it will cut off in traffic and cause an accident.
Car is stuck in heat. Sometimes the controls come on by themselves and hard to turn off. Heat does not defrost the window it sometime make it worse and hard to see while driving. Was told that it is not the compressor but the wiring and programming of the control system. A recall for other years have been issued for similar issues. This is the third report filed.
The dash screen goes black and cuts power, disconnecting calls and blue tooth connection, and power steering. When this happens i am unable to turn the wheel. The wheel jerks back in place. This happens while the car is in motion. This has happened to me while on the freeway. It only cuts power for a few seconds and it comes back on but i am unable to control the car when this happens. I am also unable to move the steering wheel at all when this happens. This happened a few months back a few times and i contacted the dealership and they didnt know what to do with it because it wasnt happening at the time. It most recently happened yesterday on 12/10/2020.
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.
Ac control not send signal to ac compressor. Stuck in heat on last setting i had the control on. I bought new ac compressor because was told the ac compress has power but not working. After replacing the compressor problem still was on going now told ac is not sending message to compress to turn on.
Rear window blew out, was told something to do with the rear defrost possibly, still had to pay out of pocket for something out of my control, so far very unhappy with chevy/gm, second car with an unvcovered issue
Coming home from work on 8/6/2019 traveling down md-210 highway, with car motion, the radio cut off and then entire car shut off. We stopped at a red light, so my husband took the key out of the ignition restarted the car and we traveled home. This is not the first time, we had our car checked at our mechanic's shop but at the time he could not determine what the issue could be and could not duplicate the issue. This is not the first time, the radio cuts off, instrument dash lights, cuts off and the the power steering shuts down just for a couple of seconds, it happened when we traveled to work, my husband turned the steering wheel right to get on the highway, the radio went off for a few seconds then it came back home. This is very dangerous and god forbid if this happens while car in motion on a green light it could kill someone. Please recall this vehicle asap.
I bought a new 2013 chevy malibu in december, 2012. Since then, the car has been recalled four times for four different possible malfunctions. It is unconscionable that the car manufacturer would release a vehicle that was recalled no less than four times in little over two years due to their mistakes. What recourse does a consumer have for lost time from work, lost productivity, wasted hours and the inconvenience of shuttling the car to a repair shop four separate times? shouldn't chevy be required to reimburse the consumer for these losses? when you spend upwards of $30,000 on a new product, it is not unreasonable to expect that you are purchasing a quality product that does not require four separate visits to the repair shop on top of regularly scheduled maintenance and oil changes.
I was driving the vehicle when i heard strange noises. I then heard a loud noise and the car barely would move. When i got out of the vehicle, i saw the wheel was slanted. It was towed to a aaa repair facility where they discovered it was a broken toe link that had rotted. When it broke, it also bent a bar in the rear. The inspector said the same was happening on the opposite side and needed to be repaired.
There is a recall(from gm) regarding rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating corrosion protection which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. This can reduce the ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
I got a error message power steering issue, & then the key stuck in the steering wheel & won't come out. The vehicle was parked in my garage. I was getting ready to drive it. Now my car won't start & i still get the error message.
2013 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for vehicle repair.
While driving the car informed me that i had an accident and onstar called.this happened several times. In order to stop the flashers i would have to pull over and restart the car.i informed the dealer and they have been testing , calling gm, and repairing for 6weeks.they keep telling me it is fixed and i drive it and the same thing happens again.this has been going on for 6 weeks now and it's still at the dealer.they can not seem to find the issue.the last time i tried to drive the car in addition to to the other problems the car would stop all together.this seems like a major saftey issue to me.
While driving the car, engine light came on, then the battery light came on. Took the car to dealer for repair on july 11 and was told it was the motor for the fan that cools the battery. Dealer repaired and returned to me on july 13. Noted cover on airbag on steering wheel is malaligned, which is a new problem. Traveled out of state with car and found cruise control and trip odometer no longer work (were fine prior to "repair"). After arriving out of state, the mylink computer failed to work then began to work about two hours later. Took car to dealer who refused to take it and told me to come back next week. Went to second dealer who has had car since july 16. Meanwhile, we discovered the car was under recall and dealer should not have sold prior to repair. This critical repair was not made at the first or second dealer. This is an inferior product, a vehicle with 668 actual miles should not have a fan motor problem. The gas cap does not click to close either. My car has been in a dealership garage more than i have actually gotten to drive it; my first payment is not even due yet! this car is a lemon, i feel cheated and misled by chevy since they had the chance to fix it before they sold it to me. My family was in the car at the time of the fan motor issue, this could have been a significant accident. I am extremely disappointed in this vehicle and am afraid of further problems with it in the future.
Having problems with the eassist system. The auto stopfunction cause the car to stall and stop and shake sometimes while driving and stop at the light or stop sign i have to drive in manuel mode to drive the car. If the car not in part of it's neutral the car has rolled backwards off the parking pad. That happened just one time to me. After reading about other people reporting this, i keep the safety break on. Also i read about the recall on the e assist . I'm currently having the same issues but my vin number is not included. I got the car used and only had it for a little over a year.
I am the 2nd owner of my 2013 chevy malibu ltz we bought at 19,000 miles, it has been in the shop more than any cari have had!! when i first got it the wheel bearings went out and not just one they went out one by one at end expenses of $900 at one time at xmas!! it's been running good now, it now has 130,000 miles on it. But from day one the rims have been peeling off they had some coating over it and it's slowly peeling off making my car look really bad!! i called chevy and they refused to give me any replacement rims! now we are in the process of sand blasting them and painting them. But why chevy wouldn't replace these ans make their own cars look cheap and crappy is beyond me!! i'm just hoping my car isn't going to have all these stalling issues that people are having! i plan to drive this car until it's a rust bucket!! lol ;-)
Vehicle started stalling while idling at stop signs / lights. Now it completly stops running while in full speed. When using the cars air conditions you can count on it stalling in stationary motion and when moving.
The steering wheel sticks/locks up on left and right turns, usually while driving on street roads. The steering wheel also locked while switching lanes on the highway.this is a major safety concern.the radio also blanks in/out often while driving the vehicle, sometimes in conjunction with steering issues.i've only had this vehicle for a short time and been to the dealership on repeated occasions without any luck with duplication or resolution.also, the pending product safety recall regarding the rear suspension toe link hasn't been addressed by the dealership due to no availability of parts from manufacturer.i've paid for this used vehicle but inherited these issues which are major safety concerns and very bad business.(supporting docs available upon request)
Trunk release : the trunk randomly releases and pops open even while driving down the road. This has happened several times and last happened on 01/10/2018 while it was parked.
My car was running in the drive when it died and would not restart. Everything went dead. I had to jump start it and after that the airbag light came on. The airbags will not deploy in the event of an accident with this light on. I took my car to a chevy dealer where i was charged $80.00 to be told that the sdm airbag module needs replaced and estimated cost for this is $1100.00.my car only has 108232 miles on it and to know that it could cost me either my families life or $1100.00 everytime the battery dies is not a choice anyone should have to make. Airbags are supposed to be the most dependable part of a vehicle as it saves so many lives. How do i know if they are even working with the light off if it is this sensitive? i am afraid to drive the vehicle even if i get it fixed and since i just purchased the car recently i owe to much to try to buy anything else. How can part of the safety equipment fail so easily and not be on recall? what would have happened if it had died while i was driving down the road instead of in the driveway putting the car into gear?after leaving the dealership it now has a new code but i am afraid to drive it to find out what else is wrong.
We pd 3000 down on a chevy malibu from nimnicht chevrolet 1550 cassatt ave jacksonville fla 32210 on july 5 it was parked for three days when we bought i because i became very sick. July 8 my husband went to go to the store he got to the store the engine light came on he took it right back to the dealership. They kept it a week said it was fixed we went to get it drove it home the check engine light came on again we took it right back asked for the manager told them we wanted our money back they said they couldn't we asked for another car they said they couldn't they promised it would be fixed so it stayed there again they called us again promised it was fixed like a new one .well this was aug the 1st now they call us tell us its fixed for sure this time. We drove it home and the light came on again!!!!!this has been so stressful me and my husband are disabled he just had knee surgery. Its bout to make me have a nervous breakdown. The car nada is 8645. They charging us 22,000 we haven't even got to drive the car but home and back to the dealership i just want my 3000.00 i paid down back this car is a lemon and they knew it cause we wanted to buy a good used car and the salesman showed us that one said it was all they had. I looked on line a few nights ago on their sight they had 100s of used cars why he lied so we would buy that lemon please help us just to get our money back and the car is only worth 9000 and we having to pay 22,000 if the salesman would of shown us that we never would of bought it. We just got ripped off
Trunk lid opens at any time on it's own.
I took it to the dealership and they can't figure out why it does that just shut down while you sit there in drive
I am having a problem with my speedometer jumping,and there is also an indicater light that keeps popping on saying that my car is losing power.i've taken to the landers dealership where i am purchasing my car from six time's now to be fixed,and yet it continues to happen.
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.
Code p2097(post catalyst fuel trim system too rich bank 1) kept popping up i went to a aaa certified shop and they ran tons of tests on the car and they found that this code is common on chevy malibu's, chevy came out with a guide to try and fix the code but doesn't guarantee it fixes the problem i got car fully inspected (fuel pressure, fuel ratio, mass air ratio etc) and got both oxygen sensors replaced and crankcase breather hose replaced about 5 miles after i leave the shop check engine light came back on and it's the same code. Chevy needs to address this common problem so many people are having
I have a malibu eco boost. On june 23, 2015 i was driving on 96 and the charging system failure light came on the car began to shut down. The power steering went out. I was able to pull over on the shoulder but the keys could not be removed from the ignition. I had it towed to graff chevrolet andthey said the only thing they could find wrong was a speedsensor. The guy tom said i could come get my vehicle at 8pm since thepart was enroute. I drove over 80 miles to get there at8 and my car wasn't ready but the guy said i cold take it with me. I did not.they fixed that then said it was a right wheel hub.i know these two things havenothing to do with the charging system.tookmy car home and the same thinghappened on the holiday july 4th.why didn't thecomputer or the mechanic detect a problem with the charging system.
All electrical inside car goes out or on and off while driving. All dash gauges, speedometer, gas gauge, radio, heat/ac, turn signals, etc. Car still runs but nothing on inside works. I do not know if this control outage effects the abs or steering. It only last for a few seconds.it has happened several time will drive 50 to 70 mph. I've let off the gas and try not to panic. Everything comes back on and i continue home.i'm scared to drive my car
I got a recall notice stating risk: rear toe link can cause loss of vehicle control and worse case of a risk.
Rear wheel bearings failed at 45000 miles.humming sound from back of car gets louder as you increase speed. For someone who is deaf this could be disastorus. Many complaints on gm websites and the web regaudring this premature war of the ac delco wheel bearing hub..
While driving and going to change lanes, i turn on my turn signal to change lanes and the power steering stops working, the dash gauges flicker and the radio cuts out and sometimes the motor cuts off. This also occurs when sitting still, the steering wheel will bounce if turning one direction or the other. I have seen many of these complaints online and no resolution. This also happens while turning. This happens every day.
While in motion, the front defrost stopped working and all air started blowing from other vents. This caused the windshield to fog obstructing vision. Multiple attempts were made to turn the defrost back on without any success.air continues to blow from all other vents.it appears as if a recall has been issued for the 2014 malibu for the same problem.
When fan is on there is a loud knocking noise. Chevrolet dealership informed me that my air compressor is bad. This will also affect the ability to defrost the windshield.
Door locks engaging and disengaging randomly while driving, headlights turning off and on randomly while driving, car starting while parked in garage (no remote start). Dealership replaced bcm, could not guarantee this fixed the problem. Indicated they had never seen the issue before. Within 2 weeks, all issues repeated themselves. Returned to dealership. The dealership kept the car for 2 weeks and then called me and left a message to pick it up as they could not find the issue. When i called back, the dealership said "it was a good thing you haven't picked up the vehicle yet, it started on its own 3 times this morning". If i had picked this vehicle up, the issue would have happened again while i was at home. Case has been filed with chevrolet customer car, and sufs (gm global safety). No action has been taken. No engineers have been sent down to look at the car from gm headquarters. After the car started on its own at the dealership, they changed out the ignition switch, but again, cannot guarantee the issues won't reoccur. Car was returned to the dealership for a third time on may 2nd after the headlights turned on and off 3 times on the way to work on may 1st. After having the vehicle until may 10th, i was informed that the dealership could not find an issue, and i should pick the car up as they could not diagnose the problem if they do not see it. The response from gm has been a joke. The car is not safe to drive. I cannot drive it at night, and cannot part it in my garage, as it could start and cause my entire family to die from carbon monoxide poisoning, or could overheat from running in park while we are sleeping and start a fire. I cannot in good conscience sell the car either. So, i am stuck with an unsafe vehicle that general motors will not take responsibility for. My concern is that there may be other vehicles on the road with the same issue.
Car randomly losses power at any speed. During this time, i am unable to control the car. The power steering is off. This happened to my wife as she made a left turn on a green light on bell road, az (a busy road). There is no way that this should be taken lightly.
In the last year, i had to replace, at my own expense, 3 out of the 4 wheel bearing hub assemblies on my 2013 chevrolet malibu. There is also a terrible toxic smell coming from the air conditioning and heating vents attributed to the car's evaporator core. Chevrolet has acknowledged these problems, but refuses to make the repairs at their own expense. These issues have never occurred in any vehicle i have ever owned for the last 30 years. Chevrolet must be held responsible before someone is injured, sickened or killed.
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 .veryupsetting to buy a car an have this happen ,,first an last chevy i ever buy ,,,thought gm would taje care of their customers !!!!
The brake booster gave out while approaching a red light. I was able to stop but it was difficult and my check engine light came con and engine had a rough idle. Had to tow car to dealership and verified that it was unsafe to drive. There is not a recall or warrantied so $800.00 later it will be safe but but i will be set back. After doing research i found that there is a current recall for the exact same problem on 2014 models. Good for those owners.
Key fob breaks in half.manufacturer makes a key that can not withstand life of vehicle.have had 2 key fobs break since purchasing vehicle.
Vehicle slowed to 10 mph rapidly without warning in traffic. Was one half mile from entering interstate.car was hauled to dealer.
I purchased my 2013 malibu ls in september, 2013 and have been having nothing but problems since. During the first few weeks of me having the car my rear defrost was not working properly and my car would smell like an rotten egg which it still does. I took the car back to the dealership and of course they found nothing wrong. A few months letter my brakes stated grinding whenever the car was in reverse (still does). The dealership found nothing wrong, but stated they had smoothed my brakes. My car has cut off a total of seven times and the dealership found nothing wrong. So i called and spoke with the head person in charge of the service department and was told it could be my computer, but nothing has been done to check the computer. My car loses power while driving and has even sped up on its own. My brakes, brake hard as if they?re getting stuck at times. When i turn on the car hot air blows at full force and will not cut off until the car is turned off. The glove box light shines in the floor and the seatbelt would not latch. The best part of it all, while the dealership had m car one of the workers hit something, so they had to remove my front bumper to paint it and did not place it on correctly. My car is experiencing all of the issues that are out on recall, but i?m always told the recall is not for my car. Gm needs to take full responsibility and correct the issues or buy back my car. I refuse to continue to pay for something that is not worth it.
Vehicle was traveling at highway speeds when all power cut out on sept 5, 2018. Power restored within 10 seconds. Took to dealer on sept. 6. No problem found. On sept. 21 the vehicle lost power 3 separate times all at highway speeds again.
For no apparent reason the vehicle will stop and the electric controls will go off (lights, display indicators and signals)....car will stall as if i have turned it off with the ignition switch for no reason while i am driving. No warning whatsoever and have plenty of gas. I have to sometimes stop in the middle of traffic until i can regain some control of the vehicle. And at that point it will seem as though it is not fully functioning because all the indicators are displayed. (it seems that there is something wrong with the computer system).....
Service stabilitrak and engine power reduced display at high speeds causing car to drastically decrease speed. Cannot be fixed. Have tried to repair for years
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 15 mph, all the interior lights suddenly failed to function. In addition, the vehicle was making an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment. The contact also stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the accelerator pedal felt abnormally soft. Additionally, the ignition key failed to release from the ignition switch when the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician informed that the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,700.
While on the road or highway the car power off and on while driving .it has happened on many occasions. It is dangerous
I have had problem with the 2013 malibu since i purchase it on october 22, 2015. On october 07,2016 me and my child almost got hit by a 18 wheeler getting off the interstate. I ran in the ditch to avoid having a accident. I look in the dash of the car and it stated that engine power is reduced and when i push the gas down it told me engine overspeed. The car is park now because i do not feel safe.
Instrument cluster goes out and is available for inspection. It first went out in the middle of driving 80 on the freeway with others in my vehicle. I have taken it to a point s mechanic who has confirmed the issue and can be easily recreated just by turning the car on. Nobody has inspected other than a mechanic because i did not know that was even an option. No, there was absolutely no warning to indicate the issue, only the check engine light would work and that issue has been temporarily resolved. Due to research, i, along with many others, have come to the conclusion that it is a fault in manufacturing where one of the resisters in the cluster was not soldered correctly causing a failure in connection. I believe there should have been a recall on the equipment, especially seeing as how common this issue is and that the product isn't even made/sold anymore. It is upsetting to see the ratio of 2 investigations compared to over 700 complaints.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged when the accelerator pedal was applied and there was a constant loss of power. The contact had to constantly pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to coyle chevrolet buick gmc (1801 broadway st, , in 47129, (812) 218-1100) and serviced under the warranty. After the warranty expired, the dealer diagnosed and replaced the sonly , sonly bolt, sonly generator, air conditioning compressor, flushed the coolant, replaced compressor kit(2), and performed additional repairs. However, the failures still occurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available. .*bpconsumer stated transmission was not the problem. Cam-actuators have dust which causes a car to flutter or die. Consumer told the mechanic that was not the problem there areof complaints with this same problem. As of 5/15/19 car is still in the shop.*jp
While driving, service air bags ,service anti teft system,warnings come on, a/c,radio shut off aswell as gas ,speed odometer,all gauges shut down.
The dashboard completely went out no gauges work, no fuses are blown and dealership doesn't know why
My 2013 chevy malibu is stalling while driving ,and has a rough idle, my check engine light is not on, took to the car lot multiple times, they cleaned throttle and put new spark plugs on it, thought that took care of the problem but as i drove the car the same day it stalled on me again and their is little acceleration power.this all took place while driving on a main street.it seems alot of people with malibu's are having this same problem and it seems no one knows what the problem is, this is very a noting to be paying for a vehicle which one can barely drive , not to mention it's very dangerous (kids are in the car) car just stalls and barely accelerates, someone could run into the back of you! please investigate this problem!
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While idling, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact's vehicle continued to accelerate driving across a street where it crashed into another vehicle. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,000.updated 02/09/15*lj updated 9/11/2017
Expressway.the radio blacked out, stopped playing and then the car started shutting down-everything!steering went out, radio, lights, blinkers, etc.i took it as slow as i could all the way home and got onto back roads.this proved to be even more hazardous-every time i turned the steering wheel it would start to shut down again & again, all the way home.i took the car to the dealer-fixed but now happening again.sometimes it happens quickly and recovers quickly enough that the engine is not involved.my warning sign is that the radio cuts out and the screen goes blank.that's when i know to prepare myself. Sometimes that is all that happens.other times it's major! i look for an escape route-can i get off the road quickly, are there other cars around me, brace both hands on the steering wheel, slow my speed and pray.2/10/19, i was driving 55+ mph on a 2 lane road.it was a fast radio out, fast engine wind down and out of power and door locks went on and off.there was a driveway for me to pull in to and assess the situation.engine then engaged and things seemed back to normal.i continued home, had 2 issues but i was going slower as i was aware this may happen again.i pulled over and continued each time.i had to stop at the store and was pulling into a parking spot and the car was trying to shut down and steering went out more than once until i finally got in the parking spot.drove home,parked.i went into the house an read the manual.i decided to go out and check my fuses.key fob did not work.doors were unlocked, got in car, put key in the ignition and car was totally dead.key would not come out of the ignition.my husband called tow truck in the am to jump.car would not jump so he had it towed to dealer where it is at this moment.i am afraid i'm going to be killed or cause someone else harm if they end up crashing into me because of the quick shut down and loss of steering!!!
I was driving to work going about 45 to 50 miles per hour on the highway, then my vehicle stalled, vibrated, and wouldn't go past 30 mph. Reduced engine power signal came on and traction control light and engine light came on. I then exited onto the feeder and coasted to work.
While driving the engine power suddenly reduced and a warning came on indicating reduced engine power.the vehicle was taken to dealer who had it for 2 weeks and drove around 500 miles on car and were unable to replicate error.
I was driving on the highway going 70mphand the car lost power and the service stabili track and reduce power messages came on and slowed down to 30mph. Thank god i got to pull over safely.my son andi had to be towed home
I was driving my 2013 chevy, malibu with 46,901 miles at 80mph on the interstate when my car started loosing power and became uneasy to drive.the engine service light, stability track light, and engine power is reduced was illuminated on the dashboard. Prior to this incidence, my engine and stability track lighting would come on at random making the car difficulty to drive.i would take the car back to the chevrolet dealership only to be told that the tech could not replicate/duplicate the engine light/stability track coming.the dealership had me to purchase a new battery and change spark plugs, but engine light/stability track continued to come on at random.dealership advised that they could not fix anything that could not be replicated/duplicated.
Car is currently parked at a mechanic because i'm afraid to drive it. It began with the rpms going to 3000-4000 when barely pressing gas pedal. The car stalled after putting it in reverse nearly causing me to get hit, the engine light came on so we took it directly to our mechanic. The code for a bad cam solenoid was listed, and that was replaced. Drove it for about a week, still noticing issues with rpms, and when braking, the rpms would increase. Just had to drop it back off at mechanic because while going 30mph, the car when to 4000 rpms and the 'engine overspeed' light came on the dash, and the car was losing power. After i turned the car off, and restarted, the rpms would not go beyond 2000, and the fuel hand went to a full tank? this is completely ridiculous for a car with 70,000 miles, and gm should be held accountable. Thankfully i've not been involved in a car accident yet, but i'm fearful if i continue to drive this car, i'll not be able to say that!
I was in 2013 chevy malibu rental car from enterprises that i've been driving for over a month now and today 09092014 while driving on very busy highway with my [xxx] son in his car seat in the back i was slowing to exit the highway when all of a sudden the car started to shake violently and was loosing speed and power with several 18 wheelers existing at the same time as well. The car information display panel said "reduced engine power", and the traction control and check engine lights came on along with the change oil soon. I'm blessed that nothing happened to us but i'm afraid that this may happen again to someone and the results my not be as blessed as we are. I will be in contact with enterprises rental in the morning for a different car.parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Driving slow and when making turns the car starts to shut off if not given gas. The car has no shutoff multiple times when trying to make a slow turn. This last time i had to restart the car then the power sterring was out completly making it near impossible to turn.
I was traveling on 294 south using cruise control at 70 mph when the car started losing power but all internal app lights like the radio remained on and the steering wheel was still functional. Once the vehicle was put in parked it shut off. Only issue lights that appeared 1 week prior was the abs sensor had malfunctioned on the front left tire. I attempted to jump the battery but it did not respond. Car had been parked and a friend who works on cars believes the engine is dead even though there shows 23% of oil left and no other symptoms of a blown engine. I have been goodland 2013 chevy malibu eco issues and other than potentially the starter it could be the computer that has died. I changed out the battery and it turns everything on, but struggles to crank and remain on. I came across several links regarding a recall due to computer, but honestly don't know if its even that.mechanic friend believes it could also be the ecm.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 55 mph, the cruise control failed to activate. The contact parked the vehicle and tried various times, but the cruise control was still inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000.updated 10/05/16*lj
2013 chevy malibu 1ls manufactured 11/20/12, currently less than 7,000 mi.1)chrome & radio glass - when sun shines on console it blinds driver & driver must cover area with a scarf or jacket; console is beautiful to look at, but not practical from a safety viewpoint since the driver is blinded & cannot see until the area is covered from the sun. 2)when air conditioning was turned on, a blast of very hot air came out; it took a couple of times of turning the settings off & on (at least 60 seconds or longer) before the hot air stopped & the air conditioning came on.the hot air could not be immediately turned off.happened only once.3)passenger side front fender/bumper loose - makes noise, can pop it back in, but on hot days, it pops out, vibrates and makes loud noise until popped back in.4)rear windows - when down 1/2, 3/4 or fully, vibrates, makes very loud noise that sounds like tires are coming apart, causing driver to immediately pull over to check tires, the distraction & being on side of road could be a safety issue. 5)no spare tire - unable to locate a tire & rim (or donut tire) for purchase to insert in trunk tire area.no can of goop, also goop only lasts for 6 months & must be discarded & new can purchased. Not good when stranded in inclement snowy weather or out in the hot desert & must wait for tow truck.i like my chevy malibu very much, it has been able to handle rough gravel/dirt roads in inclement weather, snow, & highway travel.i plan to take it to the dealer shortly for an oil change & to take care of these issues.what i don't like is that i am unable to turn the driver airbag off (i sit less than 12 inches from the wheel & am concerned that if it were to deploy i would be killed) & that the vehicle is fairly low to the ground, making speed bumps & getting out of businesses where there is a dip onto streets difficult.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 40 mph, the front driver's side windows fogged up without warning and could not be defrosted. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Passenger seat sensor causes electrical components inside vehicle to be disabled.heat and air conditioning do not function and temporary loss of power occurs.this occurs while vehicle is in motion and while stationary.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the heat worked in the vehicle; however, the defrost did not work without warning. An unknown local dealer was contacted; however, due to the amount of the diagnostic test, the appointment was not scheduled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but they were unavailable to diagnose the failure and there were no relay codes. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 8-3447350312. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in any open recalls and recommended taking the vehicle to be diagnosed for the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
I use my remote start fairly often living in michigan. Over the last few weeks it has started not to defrost my windshield. Even on highest temperature and full blast. Finally found out that it no longer blows on the windshield. The doors that switch it to the windshield and cabin have stopped going all the way to the windshield and blow directly into the dash. So it sound like it's working. But not much air actually hits the windshield. I have found many forums with this as an issue and it is a car 3 years old. And it is a very expensive fix for someone still paying off the car.
Hvac system malfunction. Climate control does not switch to defrost and windshield will not clear in winter weather. While driving on a freeway in a snow storm, i could not see through thewindshield and had to pull over. I was able to deflect the warm air from the front vents to the windshield with a hat to clear the frost.
Front right passenger door hits the back right passenger door causing damage to the back passenger door exterior moldings. Front defroster does not work when put on, blows alot out of front vents instead.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the chrome cover plate around the gear shifter was blocking his visibility whenever the sun reflected on it. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted who provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 13,000.
When switching on window defrost i noticed the heat was not being diverted in the right direction. I then pressedthe control switch to feet/window to see if this function worked. It did not.
While in motion, the front defrost stopped working and all air started blowing from other vents. This caused the windshield to fog obstructing vision. Multiple attempts were made to turn the defrost back on without any success.air continues to blow from all other vents.it appears as if a recall has been issued for the 2014 malibu for the same problem.
While highway driving during a sunny day, was blinded by reflection of the sun off of the chrome that is on the console where the gear shift is located.i had to cover the area with a cloth in order to continue driving.seems to me that the chrome in that area needs to be "dulled" just a bit as it is in the area surrounding the radio.
Went to test drive 2013 chevy malibu. As always, i adjust mirrors before driving. I immediately noticed that because the roofline is so low-slung for aerodynamic reasons, that the rear view mirror is also very low. As a result, the mirror was blocking almost 25% of my view! i've heard of blindspots on vehicles but through the windshield? i'm only 5'10' tall, but i had to duck my head to see under the mirror. Didn't buy the vehicle for that reason alone. As a matter of fact, i never even went for the test drive as it was obviously dangerous.
Chafed wiring under passenger seat to short out and ground..causing headlights to go out and all electrical parts to short out...no headlights or tail lights.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the defrost was not functional without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electronic climate control software was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v567000 (visibility). The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
The window on the passenger side in the rear was found to be shattered. The car was in a private home garage, there was no glass outside the garage and the window glass was bowed toward the outside. The car was unlocked and there was nothing missing. Thus there was no vandalism, no object from the outside hit the window, and nothing from the inside hit the window. It is my supposition that the glass was not tempered correctly.i live in tampa and it was ~90 degrees the day before i noted the shattered glass. I had been using the air conditioner.if the glass was not tempered correctly the change in temperature would cause the glass to shatter. This could be a problem for other windows in my car and in other gm autos. General motors has refused to pay the $346 it cost to repair the window. They want to "test" the glass. This would be fine, however, the glass has been disposed of and the chevrolet dealer to whom i brought the car initially stated that gm will not cover glass damage. Therefore there was no reason at the time to keep the glass.this is a potentially dangerous problem. Has anyone else reported this occurrence?
Front defroster stopped working no matter what button is switched it will not switch to defrost. Seems it is the same reacurring problem on 2013 models as the 2014 models so why are the 2013 models not included???
Climate control issues.fan is stuck at one speed on passenger side and will not heat.when a/c compressor is on it blows ice cold air.when heat is on it also blows ice cold air, no matter the setting whether in "sync" mode or not.the climate zone does not change from high to low of vice versa. This causing heating issues in colder weather and defroster issues on passenger side of vehicle.
Car is stuck in heat. Sometimes the controls come on by themselves and hard to turn off. Heat does not defrost the window it sometime make it worse and hard to see while driving. Was told that it is not the compressor but the wiring and programming of the control system. A recall for other years have been issued for similar issues. This is the third report filed.
Heat intermittently does not blow through the defrost causing the windows to fog and decrease visibility.
Vapor and smell come from vents when driving or stationary.when the defroster is on, it steams up the window so bad in some cases that i can no linger see out of the window safely.i have multiple videos, but are too large to attach.
Blend door functions do not work properly.dual climate control only allows heat to drivers side of vehicle.passenger side blows a/c cold air no matter if a/c is on or off.periodically drivers side only works on defrost or feet only settings.have to have heat to foot setting and stuff blanket under passenger side dash to heat car in winter.i cannot defrost entire window.
The heat and air stopped working entirely, causing the defrost to also fail, creating a visibility hazard. After researching the issue i discovered that many 2013 and 2014 malibus were recalled due to this exact issue but my car was manufactured between the recall dates. The problem is the same but my car isn't covered in the recall.
Windshield defrost does not work. Had diagnosed and has code of the hvac control module is bad.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving in inclement weather, the defroster and air conditioning unit ceased to function. The vehicle was taken to phillips chevrolet (1730 torrence ave, lansing, il), but was not diagnosed due to limited staffing. The contact stated that the battery was replaced and the fuses were checked, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 49,519.
Rear window glass is defective. From the middle of the glass down and all the way across the glass (line of view). Distorts the view when looking out of the glass, posing a safety concern. This is the 3rd glass put in my car and it is still very bad. View looking out the back window gives the appearance that the driver is intoxicated. Original glass was fine but there was an issue with the metal part which was going to cause the rear defrost to stop working. The glass that was replaced on 11/4/16 had the same distorting as the glass that was replaced on 11/18/16. Makes looking out the back window to back up unsafe. The dealer currently still has 2 of the 3 back windows on hand from the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 45 mph on a roadway, the tempered glass fractured from outside the vehicle. The visor was closed and prevented the glass from completely entering the vehicle and impacting the contact's visibility. The dealer was contacted (vermilion chevrolet buick gmc, 1615 georgetown rd, tilton, il 61833, (217) 442-8400), but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The insurance company was notified. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the defrost was not functional without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electronic climate control software was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v567000 (visibility). The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
I have owned the vehicle for 9 months and this has happened twice.when vehicle is started, the air conditioner started on high and i could not turn it off.i turned off the ignition and restarted vehicle and it was ok.this happened twice since i have owned the vehicle.
While driving when i turned on ac it went full blast to heat even though setting was set low.went to dealer second time it happened changed out something however it did it again just a few weeks ago.have to turn off fan let it rest then turn it back on after a couple of minutes.worked great then.this has happened to me 4 times now and dealer doesn't know what the problem is.it's called a defect! gm needs to fix this.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the defrost function failed to work properly and impacted the contact's visibility while driving. The dealer was not contacted. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle, but did not provide an extensive diagnosis to determine what was causing the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the defrost system was activated but failed to operate without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,900.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the defrost button failed to function, which prevented her from viewing the road. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electronic climate control module defrost was the cause of the failure. The contact called karl chevrolet of stuart (located at 324 sw 8th st, stuart, ia 50250, (515) 523-1201) and scheduled a diagnostic appointment. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,800.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the defrost system was inoperable and the indicator would not illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the repair would be an out of pocket expense since there was no recall. The failure mileage was 69,934.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to turn on the front windshield defroster, the defroster failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the lever for the defrost door was broken and the blower motor was faulty. The dealer replaced the hvac mode cam and levers however, the failure recurred with air coming out of different vents, not where it was designated. Additionally, the battery was failing causing the interior and exterior lights to dim. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed that the body control module needed to be flashed. The vehicle was taken to another dealer piehl chevrolet buick gmc of princeton (1402 n main st, princeton, il 61356), and diagnosed that the mode actuator cam had failed and the dashboard was disassembled to access the actuator mode cam and found that the gears were not positioned correctly. The second dealer piehl chevrolet buick gmc of princeton repositioned the gears and flashed the body control module. The contact stated that the failure persisted and the vehicle was taken back piehl chevrolet buick gmc of princeton and the air delivery was inspected and found that while the vehicle was turned off with the key not in the ignition, the door module would move inadvertently, the doors and gears were possibly broken by the previous dealer when the hvac mode cam and levers were replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 136,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the heating became inoperable without warning. As a result, the defroster failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The failure recurred and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the thermostat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v567000 (visibility). The failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph with the front and rear defoggers activated, the contact heard a loud pop sound. The entire rear windshield shattered. The contact had to pull into a driveway and called the insurance company. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the rear windshield shattered. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000. The vin was not available.
Used switch to roll down passenger window, touch screen went black, came back on maybe after 30 sec or so. While drivingtouch screen occ black out, all electronic go out , no turn signal, no digital speed, power steering. After fueling went to start car, it wouldn't start, no lights no power at all, did this three times in one day.i hadn't had car thirty days.
I am or have experienced similar problems related to multiple recalls for my 2013 chevy malibu, yet i when attempt to get the repairs for the recall i'm told they're aren't any connected to my vin. If that's so, then my vin[xxx] and others like it should be added to the recalls. My malibu has been or is experiencing the issues brought up in recall #'s 50490, 50491, 13136, and 12212. Now why am i stuck having to pay out of pocket for things that are known in a recall. This is very disturbing to me. Going forward, should i succeed in getting this recall accepted, i don't need to here that it may be out of warranty. That wouldn't be fair either. As the prior owner couldn't have had the work done as a recall because the vin wasn't in the system in time to be done before any restrictions or warrantyexpired.as i am making this complaint, i am in the process of getting the repairs done and would appreciate being reimbursed for all expenses incurred. As i wait for a favorable response.thank you,[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The following is a summary of a flat tire incidentmy wife had on i-75 at davidson on 6-18-2013.i have already submitted this tochevy.com/warranty, and felt that you too should be aware of this occurrence."had a flat tire, 6/18/13 on my 2 month old malibu. Called on-star, no help after 1&1/2 hours. Called on-star again, no help after total of almost 3 hours. Michigan dot road service came on scene and tried repair with emergency repair kit. No good, tire did not inflate. Finally called aaa who responded in 10 minutes. Wanted tow to dealer, but dealer (rinke) was closed after 6:00pm. Was towed home at cost of $84.00. Next day, 6/19/13, took tire off vehicle and brought to (rinke) service dept. For repair at cost of $25.00. Asked about repair/replacement of canister in emergency repair kit. No one at dealer service had ever replaced the canister or were familiar on how to repair it. Went to parts dept. To purchase a replacement canister - none available, would have to be ordered at price of over $26.00. Asked about purchase of doughnut emergency tire and tool kit - again, none available, would have to be ordered at a price of over $400.00. With complete absence of dealer assistance, i took tire home and installed on vehicle. My resolution to avoid a recurrence of this event was to go to our local bell tire store and purchase a new wheel and tire so that my husband (84 years old) and i (75 years old) would have the security of a replacement tire if we encountered a flat again. In our opinion, the elimination of the emergency spare tire was a bad move, and the unavailability of replacement components is a sad and disconcerting condition."
The abs light has come on stating that i did not have stabil track control anymore.this happened when i was entering a busy road when i spun tires on some gravel on pavement road surface. It happened when i spun tires on a icy road driving atabout 35 miles an hour due to road conditions. It happened when i was driving down a dry pavement state highway at 65 miles an hour.a total of three times.every time it was the same problem but different wheels.it has happened with lr, rr and rf wheels part replaced was 13589507w-(s) wheel bearing assembly. The problem is the encoder ring which is part of this assembly is cracked,pieces gone or the whole thinggone. There was not a problem with earlier versions of this encoder ring.i understand that this part will be on the new 2017 models and that it will affect the computer even more than the 2013 version with some features suchas cruise control.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (transwest chevrolet buick, 1200 w main st, sterling, co, 80751) where it was diagnosed that the speed sensor and rear passenger wheel hub failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 8-3108717924. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the drive train warranty and that the bumper to bumper warranty had expired. The manufacturer informed the contact to call nhtsa. The failure mileage was approximately 69,900.
Issue with the left rear wheel bearing going bad at 60,000 miles.the car makes a loud noise at acceleration and a constant hum at set highway speeds.with the car on a lift, you can place your hand on the hub, and spin the tire you can feel the vibration.the concern is the hub is out of round causing the wheel bearing to prematurely wear out.on-line research indicates this is a major issue with chevrolet malibu owners.
A low humming noise emitting from rear end of the vehicle.the noise gets louder as the speed increases.the noise appeared at around 470000. I have 52000 miles currently.right side wheel bearing replaced and now appears the left side needs replacement.took vehicle to certified mechanic.
My daughter was driving on expressway and had just taken an exit through town about a mile when her rear drivers side tire (goodyear assurance) blew out on the inside of the tire.the blowout was in the sidewall near the rim and was about 3 inches long, which i have a picture of.she said she heard a "pop", low tire pressure light came on and then a rumbling noise.luckily she was able to get it off to the side of the road safely.this 2013 malibu only had 12,000 miles on the tires when this happened.approximately 5 days earlier i had just taken the car into a dealership near our home and had the oil changed and tires rotated but no one had acknowledged any problems or bulges with any of the tires..the dealership where we bought the car would not have anything to do with the tire issue.they stated the warranty does not cover tires and we would have to deal with goodyear ourselves.upon doing some research on the internet, i had discovered that many complaints had been made on these particular tires such as bulges in the sidewalls and blowouts with very low mileage.it's obvious there is a defect of some kind and these tires need to be investigated before someone gets killed.my daughter said she never ran over anything, it just popped on its own.thank god she had just gotten off the expressway as this could have caused a tragic accident.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 50 mph, the windshield wipers failed and caused the instrument panel lights to flicker. The failure continued until the instrument panel dimmed completely. The dealer diagnosed that there was a loose battery cable. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued intermittently. In addition, while turning the vehicle, the wheels seized and the instrument panel lights dimmed. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The contact notified the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 34,200.
I am the 2nd owner of my 2013 chevy malibu ltz we bought at 19,000 miles, it has been in the shop more than any cari have had!! when i first got it the wheel bearings went out and not just one they went out one by one at end expenses of $900 at one time at xmas!! it's been running good now, it now has 130,000 miles on it. But from day one the rims have been peeling off they had some coating over it and it's slowly peeling off making my car look really bad!! i called chevy and they refused to give me any replacement rims! now we are in the process of sand blasting them and painting them. But why chevy wouldn't replace these ans make their own cars look cheap and crappy is beyond me!! i'm just hoping my car isn't going to have all these stalling issues that people are having! i plan to drive this car until it's a rust bucket!! lol ;-)
Rear wheel bearings make loud noise when accelerating and create a humming noise while traveling at higher speeds.seems to be a common gm issue with out of spec parts.
I recently purchased a 2013 chevrolet malibu eco and found out that there was no spare tire. How can the government allow manufacturers to sell vehicles with no spare tires? a compressor and tire sealant will not work with a sidewall blowout, or an unrepairable puncture.i checked with the dealer about purchasing a spare with a jack, and the cost was $500 - which is ridiculous!!i you want to make highways safe, insist that manufacturers offer spare tires and jacks at a reasonable price, or make spare tires mandatory.i would appreciate your feedback.thank you
While driving straight ahead on a city street, at approximately 30-35mph, the axle shaft on the front, right side of the car broke. The broken axle shaft caused an accident where my car went to the right and i hit the back-left side of a van; that impact sent the right side of the car up in the air where i was only traveling on the two left wheels. Although i thought my car was going to flip and land on it's roof, the car did come back down on the right wheels, but landed/hit the front of the van and the back of a pick-up truck.
The vehicle has major electrical issues from the day i bought it. Just last week i started the car it made a noise as i was driving i had no speedometer, no blinkers. No radio on gas gauge and no temp gauge. I have had this car stall in motion on a highway and no recall? it's basically a death 🪤
Wheel bearing from gm dont last. My car has 75000 miles and have already replaced all 4 and those were done may 9 using gm parts and have another one that is failing.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while parked, he noticed that the driver's side tire was flat. The contact attempted to replace the tire when he noticed that the vehicle was not equipped with a spare tire. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that due to fuel economy, they did not equip vehicles with spare tires. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.
My malibu started making a strange noise shortly after i passed the 40000mile mark back in late november of 2016. I thought it might be tires as they were original to the vehicle so i replaced all 4 but the noise was still there. I then went on line to investigate if other malibu owners were having similar problems. I discovered that there were multiple cases like mine that involved the wheel hub assembly failing on this particular vehicle. I purchased two new rear wheel assembly's and installed them which took care of the problem. Even the person at the auto parts store shared with me that he had replaced 3 on his fathers malibu. I have never had a wheel hub assembly fail on any vehicle i have owned let alone one with less than 41000 miles on it. If i had not replaced the parts when i did i do not know what the consequence might have been when the parts failed completely.ido have the parts removed from the vehicle if needed.
*takata recall* while driving on highway steering became difficult to handle car began to shake in a jerking motion felt like wheels were going to fall off. On top of that took car to dealer ship and they didn't handle issue until my second visit to see if it would be covered under warranty i had to pay 100$ and find out my stability service light, and light and traction control light are on due to a rear bearing hub being broke and the sensor not being able to detect speed causing my rpm to be as the technician called it drive erratic and transmission is not shifting until 4-6,000 rpms. Also needs a fuel injection, and they mention a front turn signal being out which i never had any indicationor knowledge of my headlights not working properly. Also, began talking to chevrolet as i was on their sight and seen recalls which i hadn't been notified and wonder if some issues that are occurring are from previous recalls that were believed to have not affected me? is that possible? i am a full time student, in debt with loans and car payments as i don't get any support from family. The steering issue occurred very badly and suddenly on 3/13/2017. Stabilitrac service warning lightabs and traction lights have been on since february 15 went to dealership on 20th they said they would look when i mentioned it, the issue wasn't looked at or even noted just may need 2 front tires. Currently at 75,259 miles i got the car in 2015 with about 45,000 miles. Do have documents from the two visits to the dealership and one visit from another mechanic. Also didn't realize a recall or issue has occured with a solenoid as my engine light went on and after taking it to a mechanic shop versus the dealership i paid 400$ and found out that was recalled at one point prior to me owning the vehicle.
These problems occurred on paved or concrete city streets. At least once last month and 3 times this month i experienced transient episodes of what i categorize as power steering failure while driving. Three of these times were at reduced speeds less than 20 mph during a turn and once traveling 65 mph down a straight section of the highway.on two of the turning events i managed to avoid head on collisions with other vehicles at the intersection/parking entrance.these episodes are short durations and may be characterized by sudden stiffness in the wheel, jerking to one side or what seems like a power steering failure.on the last event today a power loss to my console was noted.needless to say, this is a very dangerous problem and given my near misses in the short time i have owned this car, i have to wonder how many other owners of this problem were out there that are no longer able to complain about it.on a safety note, i highly recommend to anyone with this problem to maintain a firm grip with both hands on the wheel when making a turnon a separate note i mentioned that i also had trouble with the tires. This happened yesterday as i was going down the highway in a moderate downpour.the car seemed to lose traction on every puddle i hit.it made for a very scary ride and forced me too carefully reduce speed to a minimumof 45-50mph.this is still very subjective and i still need to have it checked out, but it did not feel like hydroplaning as i know it.
Have had the car for approximately 3 years. Used about 50000 miles.i am on my 3rd wheel hub bearing assembly.they are lasting one about a year.
Both rear wheel bearings and hubs went bad quickly. At 71382 miles , a noise stared in the rear of the car while driving and within few days became very loud.
In the last year, i had to replace, at my own expense, 3 out of the 4 wheel bearing hub assemblies on my 2013 chevrolet malibu. There is also a terrible toxic smell coming from the air conditioning and heating vents attributed to the car's evaporator core. Chevrolet has acknowledged these problems, but refuses to make the repairs at their own expense. These issues have never occurred in any vehicle i have ever owned for the last 30 years. Chevrolet must be held responsible before someone is injured, sickened or killed.
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