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The contact owned a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. Approximately one hour after parking the vehicle, flames were present under the hood of the vehicle. The fire department was called and extinguished the flames. The vehicle was destroyed. A fire report was filed. The cause of the fire was not determined. Cannon motors (69900 highway 82 West, greenwood, ms) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 170,000.
Bought car brand new from the Chevy dealership in 2015. The check engine light comes on within a year. Code 305F. Replaced aux battery. 1 year later, code 305F, again. Replaced aux battery under warranty. Another code popped up..this was a sensor; replaced under warranty. Nov 2018, again, code 305F. Another aux battery replaced. Here we are, Dec 2019, code 305F. Dealership states since we've replaced with a gel battery and both batteries are reading good but recharge, that it is the computer module on top of the battery which controls the auto stop/start and the remote start. In the almost 5 years I have had my car, it has been in the shop for this problem more than 3 times now and 2 times for hub assembly that should not have gone out at the low mileage of 42K. There is a clear problem with this 305F and the hub assembly as Chevy has a service bulletin on the 305F and many Chevy Malibu owners have made several hundred complaints according to online sources. This is a safety issue because the car will "die"(shut off completely) while at a stop sign or light which could result in a rear end.this car, along with the other 2014-2015 are being treated as though there is no problem. I'm sick of spending $140 on an aux battery and wasting time for something that they know is worthy of a recall but are to cheap or just don't care about the buyer. As I write this, I am sitting at sterling mccall Chevrolet in houston for the wonderful 305F code. Do something about it! I was sitting at a light when the auto shut off/start kicked off and back on which caused the car to lunge forward. That's when the check engine light illuminated the first time. I drive my car because I have to and still paying it off, but I no longer feel safe in it and it puts me and my family along with other drivers at risk. I have about 2 years left on my payments.
I have a 2014 Chevy Malibu ls. About a year ago while at a stop light the car engine shut stopped working, and all the lights came off. I had to get the assistance of a police officer to control traffic away from my car, until the tow truck arrived and towed it to the shop. I was told that the auxiliary battery was bad, and had it replaced. The car it worked well. In August of this year the car engine began shutting off, while I was driving, and sometimes after it was parked overnight. I had the batteries checked, and was told that they were bad. I live in AZ, and the weather here is very hot, both were replaced on August 27th and 28th, less than 2 months ago, with two new batteries. The car worked well up until this evening, when it shut down completely as I was driving into my yard. All the lights came off, and I cannot get the key out of the ignition. I am glad that it happened when I entered my yard and not while I was driving on the freeway. Will tow it to the shop in the morning to find out what the problem is now.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to kingdom Chevrolet (6603 S western ave, Chicago, il 60636, (877) 921-8488) where it was diagnosed that an unknown sensor needed to be replaced. The codes were cleared and the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 84,652.
My wife was doing 70 down one of our busier country roads in Michigan and the check engine light came on followed by an engine power reduced message causing the car to decelerate down to 30mph causing cars to swerve and go around us. She could have been rear ended and extremely hurt becuase of this.
- Gobles, MI, USA
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The check engine light came on and vehicle was taken to dealership to get a diagnostic of the problem. Turns out the code is P0014 a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) for "camshaft position B - timing over-advanced or system performance (bank 1)". I was informed on September 7, 2019 at the dealership that the part was on back order but I needed to pay for the part and once the part came in and to not drive the vehicle until it is repaired. Also, I would be informed and then I would come in and pay the labor fees. I've called Chevrolet numerous times and have been told the part is still on back order nationwide with no estimated timeframe of when the part will come in. They stated it could be about 1 month. I started doing some research and found the 2013 model of the Chevrolet Malibu had a recall for this same reason. If the part is completely out nationwide for Chevrolet Malibu's, there is a huge problem. Please help me find a way to get my car repaired.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The driver was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road and waited a minute before restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted, but hesitated to drive. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and then taken to an independent mechanic the following day. The mechanic diagnosed that the transmission system and control valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
The autostop feature has a malfunction when the car comes to a stop on down side of a hill causing the engine to shut completely off for up to 15 to 20 minutes before it cranks back up again. When this happens the steering wheel locks up and the car is able to switch gears and lights come on int he dash as normal. The check engine light appears while its in this dead state and once it cranks up as normal the light goes off. Local dealerships arent able to pinpoint the exact issue and the car doesnt keep a record of the check engine code. A new battery was given once but that disnt last long before the auto stop feature malfunctioned again
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle decelerated. The failure occurred whenever the contact attempted to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The contact drove the vehicle to autonation (7769 grapevine highway, fort worth, tx 76180, (817) 485-0400) where it was diagnosed that a new computer needed to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 65,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving and making a turn, the vehicle stalled in the middle of traffic. The contact had to place the vehicle into park and restart the engine. On one occasion, the contact had to get the police to help push the vehicle and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was driven to tim lally Chevrolet (24999 miles rd, warrensville heights, oh 44128, (440) 359-8781) where it was diagnosed that the battery saver module needed to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 66,300.
My car has been serviced on time every time in dealership and was in excellent shape. On 10th June 2014, my engine just stopped while I was driving on the highway with speed limit of 70 mph. It was extremely dangerous situation for me and any accident could have happened. Luckily I was able to move my car to right most lane before my vehicle completely stopped with indicators on. Then an officer helped me push the car to curbside later. When the engine stopped working my car was at high speed 70 mph and there was very high risk of an accident. The mechanic at dealer told me that the number 4 vale has thrown a rod (basically piston has broken) inside the cylinder and engine is completely damaged. He said this should happen at 59,000 miles (my car mileage). I found technical service bulletin about the issue and I firmly believe that because of the severity of the issue NHTSA should consider putting this under recall. GM told me your car is out of warranty by 30 days and even if it was faulty part they will not cover it 100%. because of faulty parts by GM, now I have to suffer an huge financial loss and bear the responsibility as GM does not care. Https://www.caranddriver.com/news/A15368085/maliboom-faulty-connecting-rod-bearing-causing-engine-failures-in-GM-four-cylinders/
My check engine light came on, I took it to the shop and replaced a solenoid, problem is still there. Now my car dies on me and when I push on the gas it hesitates. My car has under 75000 miles on it. I've already replaced both wheel bearings. My A/C doesn't want to come on at times. My radio will come on with no key in the ignition,
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. While pulling out of a parking lot and approaching a stop, the vehicle entered into auto stop mode. When the brake pedal was released, the vehicle restarted and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact powered off the engine. When the vehicle was restarted, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 61,600.
I started my car and drove about 1/4 of a mile and a warning light came up on my car stating engine power reduced. Pulled over put car in park turned car off then on then drive. Car did fine for about a mile. Then car showed reduced engine power again and then completely shut off in middle of road and would not start back. Was in middle of curve going up hill. Car would not even roll when placed in neutral so that I could get it out of road.
Malibu while driving just has hot air blowing and while sitting room to dealership I bought it from and they can not duplicate the problem and says it is fine. It constantly blows hot air in 104 degree weather checked coolant and antifreeze and compressor still not working been trying to get it fixed but everyone cannot duplicate the problem
Actuator left and right sides, steering something was diagnosed by pep boys, winsheild wiper issues, brake problems, engine overheating and requires coolant several times a year. Some issues still occurring, some problems where fixed by rick hendricks Chevrolet in the month of December 2017.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear passenger wheel. The vehicle was taken to jack taylor Toyota (3750 jefferson davis hwy, alexandria, va 22305), but the cause of the failure could not be determined or duplicated. The vehicle was taken to radley Chevrolet (3670 jefferson davis hwy, fredericksburg, va 22408) where it was diagnosed that the hub bearing failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred a month later. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the automatic transmission worked independently. The contact mentioned that the gear shifter was shifting independently. The vehicle was taken back to radley Chevrolet where the cause of the failure was undetermined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
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- Yazoo City, MS, USA