Check out our Chevrolet Malibu overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints with the Malibu. Lucky I was able to get off the highway without getting into an accident. I coasted off the road and was able to shift between reverse and then back to drive to get the gas pedal to work again. Shift to park appears. The dashboard tells me that I need to 'shift to park' even though my car is in park. I will see dealer but no warnings or error messages are on now. On 1/4/19 the dealership said they were connecting the car to a machine that would supply the smallest specs of the car to send to gm engineers, on 1/16/19 the gm engineers advised to replace the tcm (transmission control module). I have looked on line and at least a couple of law firms have clients for the lemon malibu 2018 model. Thes cars should be recalled. This has been an issue since 2013 in the malibu and the issue has still not been corrected. The new transmission is a nine-speed automatic and it will be available on both the standard 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine and the optional 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The failure mileage was approximately 17,500. As I was exiting the freeway and stoped on the off ramp, I tried to step on the gas pedal to go but my car did not want to go. And it turn off at stop lights and when does the gas saving shut off, it doesn't turn back over. *cc *tr. Along with the engine light on. 12/27/2021 I started my car to leave work & noticed a loud tap. The contact stated she continued to experience the failure. While in the park position, the shift to park message was displayed. My check engine light is on saying engine power reduced. Every day. Picked car up tuesday(they said the battery needed to charged & there was a recall they fixed) made it home ok. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer and was not repaired. We had the ecm system recal fixed (reprogrammed) and it was ok, but now a couple months later its doing it again. This isnt just an embarrassing situation, but also quite dangerous. These cars a danger to everyone around us. The vehicle was sent into the shop for repair four times and I continue to get a shift to park alert on dashboard after the repairs and warranty has passed I was asked to pay for the repairs when the dealership has serviced the car for over a week each time stating they couldn't find the repair light I have contacted gm about the issue this is an act of consumer abuse I would like to be contacted on this matter, The car is going slow when you put it on drive a jumps then when you press on the gas it goes real slow then it kicks in at a faster level but when am at like 30 mlp it jenks as if it wants to lock on me. All 2019 Malibu models with the base 1.5L LFV four-cylinder turbo engine swap the outgoing 6-speed auto for the CVT. I bought this car from don ringler with 4 miles. Driving at a speed 55-65 engine power being reduced light comes on and vehicle slows to about 40 speed while engine light is on. Got in car to go to work wednesday and it starts acting up again. The failure mileage was 79,000. I am concerned my car will roll away while I am at work or out in town and cause serious injuries. I rented a 2018 malibu (11k miles) with the 1. When I get to a destination and put car in park it says " shift to park" like it's not in park. I took the old battery back to the store to get my core deposit back and asked them to test it. When putting vehicle into park vehicle will give message saying that the vehicle is not in park when it clearly is in park. Usually some jiggling of the stick causes the car to eventually recognize the park is engaged, but it is never certain. I had to put my hazard's lights on and get to the side of the road as quickly as possible. Check engine light came on and car reduced speed from 75mph to 40mph on interstate! While driving approximately 45-50 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle was repaired. The same probably happened several times after without any warning and takes a few minutes to restart causing other people in vehicles to blow their horn or curse me out while going around me! The contact stated after parking the vehicle, the message shift to park was displayed. I been going on since I bought the vehicle in 2019. Updated ecm software does not work. No fault codes trip and the dealership service center says they can't duplicate on while stationary or short drives but it's felt on longer drives greater than 15 min. Very annoying and unsettling problem,many similar complaints online. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the contact had to pump the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. I am being forced to operate this vehicle; knowing it poses a serious risk of accident or death to me and other motorist. AND IT MESSES WITH MY LIGHTS AS WELL AS MY GAS PEDAL TO WHERE I CAN?T GO. The contact did not believe the stated cause for the failure. No injuries were reported and no police report was filed. Refuse to drive. The vehicle was towed to another local dealer bomnin chevrolet dadeland (8455 s dixie hwy, miami, fl 33143:(305) 669-2709) however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. I put the car in park and when shifting back to drive the transmission slammed into gear and the accelerator barely responded and the car constantly revves over 5,000 rpm's. When I started the car the message was no longer there but the check engine light was still on. It has happened however in summer also but not as often. It will not shut off because it is not in park. I searched online to see if there was a recall and ran across a lot of chevy owners with the exact same problem at the exact spot. If this had happened anywhere but home, if would have left me stranded. The code that is related to the problem I am speaking of reads p2138. This year model does not have the bugs worked out- the 9 speed transmission is not reliable. I drove about half mile and warning light displayed on dash. Cut car off wouldnt start up replaced vvt solenoids and camshaft sensors had battery tested had it tested on computer all codes clear and being told it may be one or more cracked pistons car was idleing normal in park. The vehicle was taken to an unknown chevrolet dealer, located in chester, va, where it was diagnosed that the shocks needed to be replaced. I am worried abot it becose I need to drive 30 miles round trip some on the I 10 about 2 to 3 times a week for doctor appts and shopping for groceries. Multiple times, I have pulled out of a driveway and was almost hit by cross traffic because my car literally wouldn't go. There is no acceleration at all. July 23, 2018 by Jason One of the most common problems with the Chevy Malibu is when it throws the P0700 trouble code. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RPM GAUGE INCREASED; HOWEVER, THE TRANSMISSION GEARS FAILED TO CHANGE OVER WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I was unable to accelerate at normal highway speeds even after turning off and restarting car. Started randomly on numerous occasion while driving. Just as you expect an engine to work the way it should, your powertrain should keep you moving down the road as well. The steering wheel is jerking when in the position to turn, and waiting at a light. The contact stated that while turning at a low speed into a driveway the brake pedal was depressed however, the vehicle independently accelerated to approximately 60 mph and crashed into a tree. After pulling out of a convenient store, onto a main road for about a half a mile my car immediately lost speed and a display appeared in my dash engine power reduced , check engine light and traction control light appeared. Then I tried to drive again still no power it was like a strong pullback! Towed one time. I looked up online and it seems as if thousands also have this problem with 2016-2018 malibu's and cruzes. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. Issues being, the shift to park and the limp mode issues that my car continues to have. This issue is very common and people are being charged 0 plus dollars by dealerships to fix. For example, when entering a freeway with heavy trucks traveling at 75 mph or more, the driver of a vehicle with intermittent delayed acceleration would not know if it would be safe to merge into traffic. If that happens, the engine may not start, or might stall . The second time this happened I was on the highway driving 70mph in the fast lane and the speed dropped without warning to 20mph and would have put me in a bad collision if I didn't think quick and turn the emergency flashers on and pull over the shoulder on my left had side. This has also happened on a regular city street while going 40mph. The inspection was not performed, and the vehicle was not repaired. Chevy dealership will not calibrate car to fix issue. It has been doing this almost since new and it now has 18,500 miles on it. I was driving down the highway and my speed was reduced. While waiting for my malibu to be repaired I was talking with a gentleman who had his malibu in for the same problem. I called about them fixing it and was told that because my warranty expired I would be responsible for the cost of the repair. Tl the contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. Compensation for potential legal violations, and any results obtained, depends upon the specific factual and legal circumstances of each case. I turned the car off and got the power back but has done it 3 more time in 2 days. Lately after I park my car it's comes up on my screen to shift to park. Chevy transmission won't go into 3rd or 4th gear - This indicates that 3 or 4 gear clutches are worn. The independent mechanic retrieved dtc: p0365 for the camshaft position sensor. This isnt the performance you would expect from the Chevy Malibu, and neither do the people purchasing the car. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. This is an issue that needs to be recalled asap. The air bags did deploy. Car continued to send message "shift to park" which required diagnosis and replacement of gear shift assembly by independent service garage because car warranty has expired. Dealer stated repair would be covered under warranty on my check engine light comes on, and car won't accelerate, indicating that the sensor has failed completely. I could not go faster than 15 miles an hour and had to pull into a gas station. I BOUGHT MY CAR A FEW WEEKS AGO, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON AND OFF I HAVE A CERTIFIED WARRANTY. I do not understand why two vehicles have the same vin #. I bought my car in over five times already I have contacted corporate to no avail. It has been reoccurring since I purchased the car in 2018 with only 4 miles on the odometer so the information gathered below is only a fraction of the information that is needed. I will definitely loan my car to an investigator at nhtsa or mary barra, president of gm, and let them see how safe they feel in a situation when this happens, especially when you have grandchildren or your own children in the car. I cant trade it in so im just stuck with a horrible vehicle. It has happened almost everyday since beginning of january 2021. Why the heck do we have to spend our money fixing these wide known issues!!!!! The reduced speed came on all the time driving everywhere. The car cannot be locked and the warning message stays on because the car thinks it's not in park. I talked with gm and they told me that it has happened before with this model car. Landmark Supreme Court Decision Made in Lemberg Laws Facebook Robocalling Suit, Lemberg Law Wins Class Certification in Robocall Case. But whatever the nature of this malfunctioning park, under the right circumstances, this issue could conceivably lead to accidents and deaths if not addressed and repaired soon. 2018 chevrolet malibu due to reduced power failure. One month later (while trying to get to a wedding), transmission will not engage when shifting into drive. Lemberg Law is a consumer law firm helping victims of bad manufacturing and run-arounds from auto companies. By the time I reached out to emergency services and they got to the location, the car was completely on fire. Very concerned. I had to decline the repair. Gmc/chevrolet needs to do a recall. Engine power reduced while driving. When this happens I cannot lock the doors and the driving lights stay on. The car will do this from a stop or trying to pass a car. I have a friend with the same vehicle and same problem. When replaced the person said the screws were not tightened down fully which caused the leak. I contacted corporate they were supposed to call me back, never heard from anyone. I will probably be doing a law suet as well as this complaint. Operated car less than 5mph approx. One - there is an extended warranty on the tps sensor which is the entire gas pedal itself. My vehicle today gave a error message that engine power is reduced and the check engine light is on. The contact also stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard a knocking noise at the rear-end of the vehicle. Now I have to have my car towed and hope my extended warranty pays for it. The contact stated that the engine control module malfunctioned and would flash randomly. No music would play from the radio either. I continued to my destination there were no other issues beside the engine light staying on. I am bringing it to middletown chevrolet dealership to have them take a look. Then it said "service stabilitrack system", and then something along the lines of "power steering service required". The failure mileage was approximately 42,000. The failure mileage was approximately 46,285. Apparently something in the braking system broke and my engine was destroyed. Has been meticulously serviced and maintained. A trouble code is a code thrown out by the vehicles computer whenever it detects that there is a real problem that needs your/a mechanics attention. You may be able to get your lemon out of your life. I have video and witnesses. But now my check engine light is back on again. I've been on the highway where the speed slow down drastically cars coming behind me! It has happened randomly ever since I purchased my car brand new about a year ago. Current problems I have had since day 1 of owning the vehicle: 1. Engine power is reduced warning and check engine light anti skid warnings come on. Recently, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 19v642000 (electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, engine) the vehicle was not repaired. Chevy malibuls 4dr sdn black. Which can casuse a rare case of engine stall at speed. I'm wondering what can be done, because there has not yet been a recall for this issue and it is a complete safety hazard, especially with children in the car. My chevrolet malibu is of the year 2018 with only 30k miles. As a police officer I know that this could be very dangerous and I would like a solution to this issue or a new vehicle. Engine was completely off as well as no lights were on. Sometimes I can't even tell if the car is in park or not. 1st I had the Shift to Park scheduled appointment and the repair guy said they have a quick fix but its going to happen again. On 5/22/19 while driving through an intersection the accelerator failed to respond again and revved to 5,500 rpm's. The engine light does come on from time to time and then goes off. The contact called anderson chevrolet at 888-312-6558 (located at 31201 auto center dr, lake elsinore, ca 92530) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. 45 min later car started. Additionally, the "shift to park" warning message was displayed even after the vehicle was in park. i bought my 2018 malibu and the throttle body sensor went out twice within a three month span. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. When the vehicle is in neutral, the transmission will probably not make any strange sounds, but when in a driving . Three times. On heads up display. Once engine shutdown stabilitrak light illuminated intermittently with power steering. I drove about 2 miles, going 50 mph and it began to sputter and reduced speed to 20 mph. I was driving on the highway this morning at over 65 mph when suddenly my 2018 malibu started slowing down and would not respond to accelerator. I went to autozone. *tr, Vehicle transmission not entering in parking , causing vehicle to move forward or back if put on parking. Took to dealer ship and they charged me 9 and said it was the battery, from the looks of everyone else's complaint, which we have the same complaint, I got ripped off. The car started forward and I turned back on to the road. And each time I take it to the dealership I am given another gm car to drive and strangely enough I don't have any issue with the loaner car(s) I have driven that have the electric steering. Not catching, brakes when completely out couldn't stop. Then once I was able to get in a parking lot the car and safe. While driving straight for a few miles the steering would 'stick' meaning I had to apply extreme force in order to turn the wheel, once it broke free it was back to normal but after I'd drive straight for a few miles I'd encounter the same issue. I only have a little over 36,000 miles on my car. The contact stated that an independent mechanic went to her residence and diagnosed the vehicle. It will also take 3 or 4 cycles to finally get the car to shut down completely. The car reads it's in park but says shift to park to shut car off. Check engine light came on and stayed on. Doors would not unlock, windows would not go down (trapped in vehicle 10 min). I could not move faster than 20 miles an hour. Today, no amount of manipulating the transmission control handle will shut off the message. It's been doing it ever since I got the car and even when at a stop while the car was on, the fuel saving systems will shut off my car at the light but it won't turn back on when I start to lift my foot off brakes. I was so proud. We have hooked it up to a computer many times but nothing solves the issue. When I put the car in park the shifter does not fully engage resulting in the inability to park the car or turn it off. 5 ecotech engine from hertz in lakeville, mn starting 10/31/18. The car also was doing it one time when we seen smoke coming from under the hood and we could not get out. Malibu would not recognize shift into park. It is currently at the dealer where I bought it from in november of 2018. Dealership says replacement of shifter for about 400. My vehicle has shut off on me in the middle of the road almost causing me a accident and most days now it won't even start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The gas goes out the car very fast and everything. My steering wheel was locked, my bluetooth cut off, and the check engine light went on. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure had caused mold to develop inside the vehicle. It was necessaryto remove the front end to do the repairs. Car engine will not turn over. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, the contact was not able to fill the fuel tank to full capacity. Recalls may not affect every vehicle of the same year,. Have to now apply the parking brake, shift into gear, and shift back to park to get the vehicle to register in that it is in park to shut off. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the traction control and check engine warning lights illuminated. Gm and chevrolet dealerships are claiming there is no problem however engine light comes on and on-star reports problems and nothing is fixed. Drive with care" this just started 4 days ago. This should have never happened especially with a 2018 chevy malibu. I have taken my car into the dealership 2 different times now because of the steering wheel randomly shaking while going down a straight road. The contact suffered minor bruises and the contacts wife suffered head injuries. The seatbelts look like they're secured but with one good tug they'll come apart. Car was not accelerating would not go past 20mphtook to dealer ship took 2 months to figure out it was the knock sensor and also the ecm were out mind you my car had less than 6k miles I'm the first and only owner of it! The idle is high. I got the error message, "shift to park" after putting my car in park. The contact had managed to coast off to the side of the roadway. This rode came out of the bottom of seat that causes the seat to move front to back. Today, february 1st 2020 while driving to work my car experienced the same problem. It has been serviced and needed freon and that was done and it worked for a half day. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. I did not feel safe this last time, for myself nor my child. I put my hazard lights on and parked my vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. I go out this morning and it won't start at all. It seemed to drive and handle great in town, however when I began driving on the interstate I noticed problems. I cannot pass due to this and the engine is winding out like I need to change gears while the rpms are going up. And I'm tired of going to the dearship every couple of days or every 2 weeks! I consider it a danger and safety problem. Crawl under the car from the front, at the back of the engine, on the transmission You will find the plug. We have replaces the valve and the canister for emissions and the engine light still comes on.. Also the shift to park issue. In motion on highway at 60 mph, my car acceration shut down and I started losing speed even though I was pressing acellerator. The dealer contacted the manufacturer and informed them that a failure code could not be found. Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet malibu. I saw this and thought Id share. When I apply a little gas the car turns back on and it malfunctions even more. My concern is that I was a short distance from getting on a busy interstate highway and it could have happened while I was on the highway and could have been struck by a car. This has almost caused a few accidents with my baby in the backseat, too. The companys fix is to inform the customer that the tail light is working as it was intended. At this time my car started to down shift and the more I stepped on the accellerator nothing happened. As a result, there was a drastic reduction in speed and the contact had to maneuver the vehicle with extreme difficulty to prevent a crash. I was driving at highway speed when suddenly car decelerated to 20mph. In may of 2020 I took my vehicle to a chevrolet dealership in woodbridge,va for a ecm recall on my vehicle. Only this time, the message "shift to park" popped up. I loved it. I called the dealership and they had me come right back. *as *js. The contact stated that she readjusted the gear shifter for the vehicle to shut-off as needed. What scares me the most, is how many times the same owner has had this pump fail again & again. Luckily I was able to get onto the median before I was rear ended by the fast moving cars! Recall maintenance for ecm was completed on 01/11/2020. This happens when I'm driving. The vehicle was taken to a chevrolet dealer for evaluation, the service writer called it 'stick/slip' and said it was common on older malibus. My right blinker and brake light keep shorting out. 2. System says 'engine power reduce' and 'service stabilitrak.' My car began to shake, the engine light was blinking, stability track light was on, and an icon came up saying that the 'service stablitrek.' Every day you get in your car and wonder if today is the day you die because your vehicle failed to perform at a critical moment. Unable to pull over quickly as it happened out of no where. The contact stated that she never experienced the failure in the past. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while attempting to park the vehicle. Then after I limped the car home I turned it off and turned it back on and it seemed normal, but check engine light is still on. 2018 chevy malibu. I'm getting tired of the run around with brittany and having 3-4 other people call that doesn't know the situation and don't know what to do with this situation. Both dealers I have taken it to for this issue have pulled the same trouble code and neither will repair the knock sensor that the code is for. I was told there was a recall on this and the issue was fixed but clearly it wasn't! Can't accelerate. I took it to my local mechanic, who advised he replaced all parts that could be the issue but the car still will not run right. This is my second malibu with this problem. This happens every time I have something repaired and the light comes back on, which has been twice in the past month. Im paying so much for a car I consistently have issues with. I called the warranty department and it is not covered. The car would not accelerate to pull out into an intersection. On several occasions, after the vehicle was cycled off and back on, the vehicle resumed normal operation. It cost me a $128 for them to tell me they wanted $400 more!! Car has 6300 miles on it. Please consider a recall of all gmmodels similar to the malibu, Several times I have had the engine light come on and a warning of engine power reduced. Has passenger front and back floor soaked. Symptom: after parking and shutting off engine, message is displayed "shift to park" and car dings and lights and electronics will not turn off. GM Transmission Class Action Lawsuit. Ready to trade car but still owe 18,000 so under water. I came to a stop at the traffic light. This reduced engine power warning comes on frequently, and without warning. Suddenly the rpm shot up to over 400 and the car lurched forward without applying additional gas. I called onstar to do a diagnostic report on the vehicle, it came back with a p0137 code that says the emissions system is not performing as expected.