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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,469 miles

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2018 Chevrolet Malibu electrical problems

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2018 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Comments (Page 3 of 9)

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problem #129

Sep 212023

Malibu

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Made noises out while I was driving at right now I drove home to again shift to park message omg this is to much please help me today again gm said no to replacement no repurchase this is my only car please help

- Reedley, CA, USA

problem #128

Sep 212023

Malibu

  • miles
Just now my car made noises shift to park message came on I called general Motor just now they refuse to fix my car and refuse to replace or repurchase my car who can help me with this please NHTSA help me or referred me to who can help me this is my only car please help

- Reedley, CA, USA

problem #127

Sep 212023

Malibu

  • miles
Just got here to savemart my car made noises to again shift to park message to scary see if I make it home something needs to be done gm needs to fix this car or close gm down id love to see gm shut down like this car shuts down this is my only car please help me by then fixing my car or replace it or repurchase it is hate to be injured or killed in this car ?

- Reedley, CA, USA

problem #126

Sep 202023

Malibu

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Just now I got out from church and again shift to park message came on please help me it's my only car

- Reedley, CA, USA

problem #125

Sep 202023

Malibu

  • miles
Just now getting to Walmart my shift to park message came on my 2018 Chevy Mailbu

- Reedley, CA, USA

problem #124

Sep 192023

Malibu

  • miles
Today again shift to park message came

- Reedley, CA, USA

problem #123

Sep 182023

Malibu

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Again today my shift to park message came on to some odd noise help me please

- Reedley, CA, USA

problem #122

Sep 172023

Malibu

  • miles
Warning lights never come up for the five years I've had it On August 18, 2023 while driving I lost power to no gas no brakes to driving like this for five minutes at the end shift to park message came on I was scared thank God I didn't die. On September 15,2023 Ed Denas dealership stated my car fine I disagree with them as again shift to park message comes up. On September 17, 2023 when I parked at my driveway I got the message shift to park. Please help me and please help 2018 Chevy Mailbu customers. That gm implement the recall or gm replacement or gm repurchase these 2018 Chevy Malibu this is the only car I have please help me. Thank you

- Reedley, CA, USA

problem #121

Sep 122023

Malibu

  • miles
My car has auto stop and every time it cranks back up my radio blinks off, my lights blink off, all the lights on my dashboard come on and the error message Steering Assist is Reduced comes on the message center. Sometimes it doesn-??t want to crank back up. Today when all that happened the message service stabilitrac also came up. I can-??t find any recalls.

- Saltillo, MS, USA

problem #120

Oct 012020

Malibu

  • miles
When I put my car in park a notice comes up in my dashboard saying -??shift to park-?? even though when I take my foot off the break it-??s in parked. I took it to a Chevy dealer and said it will $500+ to fix. I have asked 5 other people with my same car (2018 or 2019) and they have the same issue. Now my car is having issues when shifting gears. There seems to be a delay in gear shifts when I go from drive to reverse or to park.

- Spring , TX, USA

problem #119

Aug 182023

Malibu

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

No warnings was given.it was scary.my car lost power to 20 mph it drove to where I was able to safely get off the road gave me error messages to shutting down. I sure don't want this happening to others

- Reedley, CA, USA

problem #118

Jun 012023

Malibu

  • miles
The third brake light cracked for unknown reasons in several spots. This has caused water to leak in and damage the ceiling/interior. It is just one of several issues that have happened since purchasing this vehicle brand new in 2018. It has singlehandedly been the worst vehicle that I have ever purchased as it has been unreliable, dangerous (shift to park, reduced engine power, etc) and costly with repairs.

- Big Lake, MN, USA

problem #117

Aug 102023

Malibu

  • miles
My check engine light will come on, a message will pop up on the screen saying, "steering assist reduced drive with care." When i come to a stop and my car goes into auto stop the car will completely shut down. This can be in the middle of the street or during traffic. It will take my car awhile to start back up. I was told it is a sensor that is going bad consistently, this has happened to me 3 times. This is a known issue with a lot of Chevy Malibu.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #116

Aug 182023

Malibu

  • miles
Vehicle shut down in traffic lost all power as I'm pushing my Vehicle to a safe location in neutral it starts back up without me starting it there was a recall for this year make and model the recall numbers are N192221960 NHTSA # 19V642 Date Issued: Sep 06, 2019 those problems are infact the same issues I am having

- Belleville, MI, USA

problem #115

Jul 262023

Malibu

  • miles
I was driving on the interstate at 75 mph and I went to hit the brakes and they didnt work I had to take my feet off the gas and let it stop on its on and it was scary. I glad to be alive. And when I put the car in park it stated the I needed to shift to park and I couldnt cut the car off so after calling someone to come get me from off of the side of the ride. I had to keep putting the gear in park for it to go in park anf the message went away but it keeps coming on.

- Bay Minette, AL, USA

problem #114

Aug 052023

Malibu

  • miles
The auto start stop function malfunctioning at a red light, causing vehicle to turn off completely. Vehicle will turn on once the brake is released. The transmission is slipping as well switching from first gear to second gear and causing a delay in departure.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #113

Jul 282023

Malibu

  • miles
I drive my car everyday as usual but here lately my car shuts off while I-??m driving and my dash goes completely black and I have no power and it doesn-??t start back

- West Memphis, AR, USA

problem #112

Jun 282023

Malibu

  • miles
While driving on the highway my dashboard displayed a warning of -??reduced power steering -??, engine light came off and on, loss of speed, and -??stabilitracking-?? light came on. Brakes also vibrated badly as if they were unable to hold a grip. I was unable to accelerate and was really in danger. The car was taken immediately to the dealership where they replaced the battery and told me it was repaired. On my return from the airport the next morning at 4:30 the same lights and warnings displayed on the dash once again and I had it towed immediately to the dealership. We are now 3 days in and I have gotten no explanation as to what is going on with my vehicle.

- Norwood, OH, USA

problem #111

Jun 272023

Malibu

  • miles
Shift to park but vehicle us in park engine control module, causing engibe power to be dropped reduced

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #110

Feb 252023

Malibu

  • miles
Purchase car in December 2018, had 3 engine replacement. I am currently in the 3 engine replacement. And still experiencing the same issue - check engine light permanently on for 2 months now. Issues A whistling sound from an opening vent in the hood since last engine replaced. Call stalls, reduces speed and jerk when trying to accelerate. Have reached out to Reed lallier Chevrolet they making it seems that normal and ok. I am scared to drive and cause an accident because the car stalls before picking up. When you put the car in park, the car still not registering at park it is still moving you have to sit and clear the dash board (shift to park, even thou it is in park). Chevrolet only gave 1 engine replacement and $100 gift card. Every other expense is on me, when I still have to pay for the lemon. Unable to locate most recent engine replacement sheet. But can retrieve from dealership if needed. This car is full service and maintained in the allocated time frame reed lallier has the file of needs be.

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

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