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The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred on several occasions. The contact was able to restart the vehicle on the first attempt. On some occasions, a jump start was required. Additionally, an unknown warning indicator illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Takata recall. While on the highway going 60 mph I lost all power to my vehicle almost causing a few accidents. I pulled the car over and had it towed to a shop. They had to push the car into the shop due to it not starting. After throughly looking and checking everything the dianosic test did not revel anything. The mechanic then banged on the rear fuse panel (trunk) the car then started. The panal is shuting my fuel pump off. The fuel pump has been tested the fuse relays have been tested. The problem is faulty fuse box and wires connected im assuming. After 2 weeks and 3 mechcanics my car is still not running.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power while being operated at various speeds. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,332.
- Taoli, IN, USA
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The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the security warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was diagnosed or repaired, but the failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the traction control and check engine indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure recurred numerous times. While the vehicle was idling, the ESC and traction control were off. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the valve spring failed or fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Several systems have been affected. The systems affected are the radio controls on the steering wheel, the power steering, the traction control and the rear defrost. There seems to be a short that goes from system to system. Modern Chevrolet in winston salem, nc said it was a short in wires on the steering column that was causing this. There are three recalls that would deal with this. The recalls are for steering, traction control and finally wiring. Both modern Chevrolet and Chevrolet corporate have said my vehicle is not covered due to the VIN #. I do not see where that matters. If a part is bad then all vehicles that part is used on should be covered no matter what. The steering was the most affected. The power steering would go out and it was very difficult to steer the car. This happened on several different occasions.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key was unable to start the vehicle on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure could not be replicated and no diagnostic trouble codes were shown. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for further inspection. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
While in motion more than two dozen times on city streets, on busy highways and while turning in a busy intersection with children in the car. 2012 Chevy Malibu stops while in motion on the above stated streets, highways and intersections. Read where someone beat on the rear fuse box then car starts so I tried it and it works for a little while but doesnt solve said problem. Checked battery. Battery is good. Check engine light and ESC light stays on. ESC light only goes off at high mph. Have to let car sit for awhile to start before knew about fuse box trick. Someone that tried to help me get off middle of busy street said it sounds like a fuel delivery problem.
While on a trip the passenger air bag warning light came on while driving on highways while on vacation. This happened in May 2016 and also May 2015 while on vacation. I checked on line and it states the air bag is disabled when the learning light comes on. On line it stated back in 2004-up through 2012 they had several complaints on this, they found a problem with the wiring harness and had to do upgrade called a soft recall.I called on star and asked about recalls regarding the warning light for air bag, they said no recall on that. I requested a case be opened on 6-2-2016 and have not heard anything. Why would this warning light come on for a week every may? we do several miles of traveling mostly less than 300 one way trips yet it has only come on in May. I called my local dealership and they said no recall on that warning light either. Previously I had a 2009 Malibu which I purchased mainly because of the safety of all the airbags. If I or may passenger is in danger at any time with the airbag disabled it's not safe, period.
For the second time in a year the entire fuse box panel that my fuel relay plugs into has gone bad, not only does this pose a threat of fire, but also accidental injury if the car were to lose power (which it does) sporadically and intermittently without warning while driving.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel abruptly locked while attempting to turn at a low speed. The failure was experienced several times. While the bluetooth was in use, the radio and steering wheel simultaneously failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery cable was defective and caused the electrical system to lose charge. The vehicle was repaired. The battery cables were replaced and routed correctly. The manufacturer stated that the cable failure was due to wear and tear. The failure mileage was 47,607. Updated 09/20/16
My stationary car would not start one morning, after having it towed to a independent auto shop I was told the relay switch was replaced but the car had and electrical problem that might reoccur and should be taken to a GM dealership. Two weeks later the stationary car would not start again and I contacted GM customer care line and scheduled to have the car inspected, before I was able to arrive at the dealership the car started without issue and I was able to drive the car. I took the care to the GM dealership and the problem could not be found. Another 4 days passed and after I started my car and while in motion it shut completely down and would not immediately start, I sat for maybe 10mins and the car started up without an issue. Another week passed after that and the car would not start after I parked it for around 1 hour. The car was taken back the GM dealerships where it was determined there were 2 shortages. There is a faulty section of the rear terminal and my terminal in section A10 had to be replaced.
Low beams are to low for night time driving can they be adjusted? can't see very far so have to use brights very dangerous for oncoming traffic also. Also the interior lights, instrument lights, get real dim either driving or stopped, so dim gauges are hard to read. After a while they come back on.
Car will not start.son was driving and it just stalled out fortunately he was not going fast. Tried to restart but no luck. Did research and found that there are hundreds of Malibu owners with this exact same issue. As a dad and a consumer I would like GM to fix this issue before someone gets hurt or killed because of this issue. We called the dealer and was told it would 400$ to fix.looks like us consumers are getting screwed again can U help?
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at approximately 70 mph with the cruise control engaged, the ESC warning light illuminated and the vehicle slowed down. The contact pulled over and turned the ignition to the off position and back on three times before the vehicle started operating correctly. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated the vehicle would not start without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,535.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to decelerate. Approximately five seconds later, the engine lost power without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred and the brakes failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic and a dealer, but they could not diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle lost engine power, but the headlights and air conditioning still functioned. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
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- Memphis, TN, USA