The car seems to run fine once it starts. the problem is getting it to start. sometimes the car starts without any problems and then sometimes it won't. it has left me stranded multiple times. we replaced the fuel pump, which seemed to fix the problem for a few days and then the same thing started to happen. we replaced a couple of fuses. again this seemed to fix the problem for a few days and then the same thing started to happen. my husband and i noticed that there is some wiring that is always hot leading from the fuse box to the fuel pump. basically we believe that chevrolet used cheap crappy thin wiring. because of this, the car won't start. we did some research online and it seems that everyone who owns a 2012 chevy malibu has had a similar problem that has cost consumers hundreds of dollars. we have always owned a chevy and this is the first vehicle that we have ever had a problem with. we are seriously considering switching to toyota or nissan since chevrolet has been receiving complaints and thus far has chosen not to do anything. chevrolet manufactured the 2012 chevy ...
Was driving and my car stopped accelerating. i pushed on the gas and it would not go. i was on the free way and almost had an accident. also car would no longer start after stopped. would act like it was going to start and does not. i've had several toes with my children in the vehicle. a huge safety concern.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. while driving 70 mph, the vehicle experienced acceleration failure and stalled. in addition, the gear had a difficult time shifting from park into reverse or drive when attempting to move out of a parked position. the vehicle was taken to bergstrom chevrolet of madison (1345 applegate rd, madison, wi 53713, (608) 271-2212) where it was diagnosed that the body control module and an electric brake control module needed to be installed. in addition, a rear passenger side wheel speed sensor alternator circuit needed to be installed. the vehicle remained at the dealer since july 16, 2019 and the contact was informed that the repair would cost $2,700. the manufacturer provided a case number and referred the contact to a manager. the contact had not yet spoken with the manager. the contact was trying to find out what repairs were completed by the previous owner and was concerned that the repairs were not done properly. the dealer could not provide a service repair history for the vehicle. the failure mileage was unknown.
The car struggles to pick up speed. the rpms go up to between 4 and 5 and it doesnt shift when it should. it struggles accelerating to go up hills. the same rpm issue happens no matter if car was just started or had been running for long time. the check engine light wont shut off. mechanic hooked it up to diagnose it, result showed it was solenoid. replaced solenoids and light remained on. reset check engine light. light came back on. hooked it up to diagnose, still reported solenoid.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 55-60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle approximately 20-60 minutes later. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was an electrical failure and additional diagnostic testing needed to be performed. the vehicle was not repaired. additionally, the contact stated on two separate oil change intervals, metal shavings were found in the oil filter and oil pan. crews chevrolet (located at 8199 rivers ave, north charleston, sc 29406, (843) 820-7800) was informed of the failures. the contact stated that the failure recurred five times. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). the manufacturer was not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Timing chain needed to be replaced. vehicle has 102,000 miles on it
Takata recall it constantly shakes and my car is constantly pulling and random codes pop up all the time . not to mention it's a 2012 and it's rusting majorly. i am driving when my car seems to be missing a beat it wants to jerk on me like it wants to stop running. i was on a city street it happens a lot .
One day, driving on a freeway my car all of a sudden accelerated out of nowhere, then on the dash showed 'service esc' then immediately after 'reduced engine power' and shut off. it would not turn back on and i was on the middle of the freeway. i had to have it towed to a nearby shop while i waited for hours to get the throttle body replaced- total of $560 and my car worked for the next two days then did the same thing, this time i was on a side street so it was mostly just annoying. this has happened more times than i can count since i've had this car (for 6 months) and chevy dealerships won't do anything without charging me a ton of money and i've read hundreds of other complaints about the same exact issue i'm having online, in their testimonies, they've gotten multiple things 'fixed' because of the code that shows up, but then days later it's the same for every single one, it reverts back to the original problem. this is unacceptable of chevrolet, and i'm very upset that i personally have put so much money, not to mention everyone else that ...
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and it took multiple attempts to restart. the vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where the battery plug was cleaned, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 160,000.
Takata recall if i hit a bump small or any size actually my engine reduces and i have to pull over...and turn the car off for up to 10 mins sometimes... i cant drive on the freeway at all because i dont want the engine to reduce while doing 60 mph lately it will go into engine power reduce while im parked in a driveway so i dont get it
Heater core was replaced in october 2017 due to anti-freeze leaking inside of car. the entire dashboard was removed ($1050). in october 2018, the traction control light began to appear so i had my mechanic use the gm testing equipment. two valve timing solenoids were replaced. the traction control light issue continues and when it does, the brake lights remain on. the lights only appear when driving or if the radio is on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. while driving 50 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise. the vehicle stalled and the "engine hot" warning indicator illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle would not restart and it was towed to her home. an independent mechanic stated that the engine was not the original engine. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
As i was driving in in chicago interstate 94 doing about 60mph the motor just stopped running the steering was hard i had difficulty going to the sholder there was no warning lights like if i just turned the switch to off after i got to the sholder the car just didn't want to start..i called my mechanic he said try to reboot the pc. unplug the battery. i did the car started but started with a ticking noise. in the engine i cancelled my plan turned around started to go heme 20 minutes later on the same interstate 94 the car did it again this time all the warning lights came on. but tjis time it was harder to steer the car ...can you imagine driving in the freeway with your family on board next to semi trucks and your car just stops responding.....i thing this problem should be looked at before a deadly accident happens.
While driving on the highway at 55 mph, service ecs light came on, reduced power warning light came on and car came to a full stall.
P2138 throttle/ pedal position sensor second time same problem the power was reduce when i was driving in the highway.