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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.
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.
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 makes noise 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.
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 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.
- Houston, MS, USA
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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.
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. 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.
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.
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?
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 when the 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.
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 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
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.
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. Six 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 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 updated 02/04/15 the consumer was advised by the dealer that the defect was longer found to be caused by pace maker electrical interference. Updated 10/6/2015 updated 9/8/2017
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.......
Lights dimmed inside the car on dashboard and indicator lights for radio and climate control could not tell if the A/C was on and also the fan indicator lights were not visible. After stopping checked the voltage and noticed it was lower then usual. It's like there was a drain on electricity somewhere while driving the battery should be charging I noticed this 3 times this month. Last time today 10/29/2016 while driving on hwy 288 at 60mph.
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 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.
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- Stockton, CA, USA