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have a 2015 Chevy Malibu that is randomly trying to start itself. The key fob is the original when I bought it. It has the auto start on the fob but is the kind that requires the key in the ignition to drive.car completely off (not in aux) but the key is in ignition, could be for 2 minutes or hours, and randomly it will try and start, but not fully turn the engine and actually start, just that little half second of a start and then go right back off. Today it did it 3 times in a row. Obviously I won-??t be leaving my key in the ignition any longer as it does seem to require that,
When I come to a stop my auto stop engages and when i accelerate to continue driving my car won-??t turn back on and stays dead for up to 20 minutes. I have almost been rear ended numerous times. It does this every single time. So now when I-??m coming to a stop I put it in neutral before being at a complete stop.
When it rains the driver side fills up inside with water causing a puddle behind the driver in the rear of the car. This causes mold inside the car and also creates condensation while driving. I googled it and many blogs have been discussing the problem. I brought it to 2 different shops and the air vents were blown out to no avail. I also called the dealer and they were not aware of any problems. I have allergies and this makes my car trigger attacks.
On multiple occasions since July of 2022 my vehicle has had a reduced engine power warning and caused dangerous situation where the speed limit was 70 and I couldn-??t go over 25 and I was miles from an exit. Took it in had throttle body replaced, and it happened again. Took it in again replaced the gas pedal position sensor. Happened again replaced the throttle body again and this time we broke down in Nashville on our way to Florida. Then 10 miles away from Nashville same issue. I took it to the nearest dealer and here I wait, thousands of dollars into it and not knowing how to proceed.
2015 malibu which is equipped with auto stop will shudder and die anytime you stop. Car has been taken to multiple shops to try and get it fixed but nothing done has fixed the problem. Car has become a danger to drive. Both batteries have been replaced but did not help.
- Jefferson , TX, USA
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I bought my 2015 Chevy Malibu in 2016 at 36k miles. No wrecks, 1 owner before myself. No warning lights on when driving from the lot and the car was just what I wanted-?? tho always a little doubtful because it was pre owned 1) there was always this random, unusual, indescribable smell from the vents where I couldn-??t breathe but no one else could smell or experience it. I just kept getting sick. 2) I thought -??MY-?? first 30k miles or so was rolling too fast and 3-5 months in, the ENGINE light popped on. Immediately took it to Chevy who said my engine light was on due to an -??airbag-?? but wouldn-??t tell me which unless I paid 70$. 3) Still, driving was not affected so I kept taking it to the Chevy dealer every 3-6 months for the proper maintenance. About 2 years in I go for an oil change at CHEVY: one guy pours RADIATOR fluid in my OIL compartment during the oil change. Just before he realizes it-??s the wrong thing and looks to see if I saw, I alert the manager who immediately drains the oil and says it won-??t be affected.. and assures me everything is fine. ??-??-??? 4) 4 years ownership, the service stability track message started appearing and the ENGINE POWER REDUCED SPEED LIMITED TO 25 MPH starts popping up on the screen and simultaneously the car DANGEROUSLY goes from highway speed to 25mph. ONLY Jesus mercy! That-??s a death trap in itself. Still no recalls and no help. Temp fix (get to safety, turn off vehicle, wait 30 sec-1 min and restart) 5) At 150k miles, I returned to get transmission flush.change.check whatever the best procedure was. Chevy says, I wouldn-??t because it doesn-??t have to be serviced on these vehicle. yet they send me coupons for trans services. 6)JUST put on new tires, oil, oil cabin, and engine filters changed. Car riding smoothly then 4 days later I start it and up pops a message about SERVICE POWER STEERING: drive with care! No Gearshift lights. And it-??s an EPS system! Something is WRONG with these cars. 7) Paint defects along pass. side
My engine light came on about two weeks ago. I took it today May 7, 2020 to the pine belt Chevrolet in lakewood, NJ. I explain to them that my car would shake and stall while driving. I explain to them that I did not feel safe driving especially with my four-year-old son in the backseat. I wanted to get it checked out and that was the reason why I brought it there. They informed me that this was caused due to a rocker control arm valve.they informed me that they would have to order the part, which they did, but that it would take a very long time to get it in. They did not offer me a loaner car as they did not keep my car to work on. They sent me back on the road with a shaking car that stalls while driving. I did my research and have seen that there was a petition of over 1500 signatures with owners of 2014 Chevy Impala's and 2015 Chevy Malibu's who all complains of the same thing and included that they have been waiting 4 or more months for this part. I am complaining for the fact that this is unsafe, there has been no recall for this though there have been numerous complaints and we are all paying for vehicles that are not safe to drive. I have attached the link to the petition that shows that numerous people have been complaining about this faulty part. Also, I am attaching my invoice. This needs to be recalled.
I own a 2015 Malibu lt 2.5L, I have not been able to pass the state required inspection due to a faulty oil control solenoid. (GM part #12633613 or GM part # 19419980) I have incurred over $1000 in diagnostic fees and taken the car to three (3) different independent mechanics and two (2) GM certified parts dealers trying to get this part replaced. GM is no longer manufacturing and referring customers to aftermarket parts.(aftermarket part recommended is the dorman 916-806) in doing research trying to find this part it seems this same part has malfunctioned on every 2014-2015 year model Malibu and Impala and GM is still not issuing a recall. I have filed customer service inquiries/complaints with multiple dealerships and GM directly. This is an egregious example of a manufacturing defect and they are offering no alternative other than buying a new car. The car is showing a code error P2646 (rocker arm malfunction in bank 1 stuck in off position). I have been attempting to rectify this problem since October 2019, and filed the official complaint with GM April,2020. Case # with GM 9-592-2813084
My auto stop came on while at a stop sign and when I released the brake my car shut off and won't start I tried jumping car it still won't work. The tow company that towed my car has told me about a recall on auto stop
Check engine light is on. The part I need for my car no longer available 'oil control valve' so therefore I can't even get a sticker for my tag. My car keep failing emission due to this and this is ridiculous I have to still pay a car note for a car I can't drive.
Trunk release stopped working on fob as well as the release button on back of car on the trunk. I was told at the dealership there was an internal shortening on the deck lid latch.
Car was parked in a parking lot for over an hour when an electrical fire started by the battery and fuse panel. There have been no modifications made to the car at all. Standard maintenance only has been done including new tires about a year ago. There is no reason a parked cool car should catch on fire. There were no oil leaks at all on the car.
Car was parked in a residential parking lot. A water leak began. Water was on the floor of the driver's side and on the floor on the passenger's side behind the driver. I took the car to an auto mechanic and I were told the leak was caused by a manufacturer's defect and the water had been slowly leaking into the car since I first had it. The water leaks in behind the dashboard and then accumulates between the body frame and the carpeting. He said the defect was a missing seal in the car body frame. I was told the defect can't be repaired because the frame is welded together and the area to put the seal in is impossible to access. He put another top coat seam in the cowl area, but stated due to the faulty body seam they cannot guarantee permanent water tight repair. The car was dried out for a week in the auto shop. Then the car was returned and the next morning the floor on the driver's side had a water leak again. The auto mechanic said that I should not keep this car.
Several issues, the heat control knob had a short several months after buying new in 2018. Recently 2018, the steering column has been making a popping sound everytime I turn. Taken to dealer 3 times and still makes noise. After taking it on a vacation, the auto stop battery did not work when I came off the express way. Now, the car is filling with water everytime it rains on the drivers side. Only 4 years old with 36000 miles and had many issues with this car. Not happy
I was driving on a main street, coming up to a full stop with cars in front & behind me. I proceeded to slowly acelerate when the light changed to green. At that point, the car began to move backwards while in drive. I quickly pressed on my brakes, car stopped. I sttempted this 2 more times, same outcome. At that point, I placed the carr in park, turned car off & backon again, car began to move forward.
While driving the vehicle I stopped at a stop light and the car turned off due to the auto start/stop when idling. When I let off the brake, the car did not turn back on. After attempting to start the car again numerous times it would not. All electrical stayed on at this point. Car was towed to a Chevy dealer in fenton, mi and they replaced battery and battery current sensor. Later I turned the car off and the radio and screen stayed on even after closing and opening the door. Then my car was idling at a stop light today and it auto turned off as when I let off brake it did not turn back on. All electrical stayed on. This time I was able to start the car back up but there's no telling when this will happen again. Very dissatisfied with this vehicle.
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- Moss Point, MS, USA