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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 dealer they 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 out of pocket because it was was not covered by the warranty.
As I am driving either on the highway at over 70 mph or 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 wv parking 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 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.
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.
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.
- Harvey, LA, USA
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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 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.
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 light the 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 formal complaint 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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- Hedgesville, WV, USA