2010 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems
- 96
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 96 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine power · 28 records
- traction control · 22 records
- check engine · 20 records
- failure mileage · 20 records
- engine light · 19 records
- service traction · 16 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 37 |
| 30–60k mi | 25 |
| 100–150k mi | 16 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Engine
Engine power drops suddenly on highway or in traffic after 45mins of driving, reduced engine power, service engine, service airbag messages come on also esc message then engine stalls and moves at about 10mph from driving at anywhere between 30mph to 70mph. Recurring for the last two months can't be fixed after several chevy dealer workshop visits and costs
ODI 11030288
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. Howard pontiac of amhurst, illinois was made aware of the failure and performed a fuel pump relay and seat belt recalls on the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The nhtsa campaign numbers were unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
ODI 10995109
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to back out of the driveway, the gear was placed in reverse and the traction control and power steering indicators illuminated. The steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the engine stalled. The contact called a local dealer (lou bachrodt chevrolet pompano beach, fl 33069 at [redacted]), but failed to speak with anyone. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10994235
Electrical System · Engine · Visibility/Wiper
The electrical randomly malfunctions sometimes the interior and exterior lights won't work and they randomly come on or go off while driving. While i was driving down the highway the headlights stopped working and it was almost dark out side i had to pull over and turn off the car and restart it a couple times before they came back on. There is a leak somewhere that causes the car to overheat. The motor blower for…
ODI 11090490
Electrical System · Engine
This has happened a few times to me now. I was heading home on the highway with the cruise control set on about 67 mph and all of the sudden the engine lost power and the car starts coasting. "engine power reduced" came across the computer display. Like i said, this has happened before. I could pull over to a stop, shut off the car and it would reset, and the car would be fine for me to make it home. But this last…
ODI 10985842
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and would not accelerate or reverse when prompted. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the right side of the road. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,017.
ODI 10972405
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled when it approached a traffic light. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the shoulder. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was at the shop awaiting diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact also stated that…
ODI 10972022
Engine
Car caught on fire,computer shut down locking me in the car
ODI 10969693
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. When the vehicle was started, the contact heard an abnormal noise shortly afterward. The vehicle vibrated excessively with a strong shudder, the engine power reduced, esc off, and traction control off warning indicators illuminated. The contact turned the vehicle off and back on, but the warning indicators continued and the service engine indicator remained illuminated.…
ODI 10948859
Engine
My car only has 95897 miles on it and theirs somethi g wrong with the engin transmission ... Cars been well taken car of and when you climb hills it looses power and has a hard time climbing the hill.
ODI 10945114
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving and then came to a stop to pull on a major highway. When i turned on the high way my malibu wouldn't accelerate and acted as if it was in neutral, as a semi pulled up behind me i had to put it almost in a ditch so i wouldn't get hit. My mechanic says its the 3,5,r wave plate and that he looked at all the malibu forums online and found out that many people have had this happen. I contacted gm and they…
ODI 10939209
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on the highway, going 60mph. The car suddenly slowed down to about 5mph and started violently shaking, and i had to quickly pull to the shoulder lane, "reduced engine speed" appeared on the dashboard, along with "esc traction control". Restarted my car and the light went off. About 15 mins later, it did the same thing. This is extremely dangerous for myself and other people around me.
ODI 10935949
Electrical System · Engine
While the vehicle is at idle (stop light), the engine surges and sputters and the service traction control / ecs lights appear on the dashboard and the check engine light illuminates. The car will then accelerate very slowly only up to about 20 mph. I had the car fixed at a gm dealer about a year ago for a vehicle recall on the main body wiring connector to bcm. Note: the gm fix is to "clean" the connector and add…
ODI 10934588
Engine · Suspension · Wheels
One of my new tires continually deflate. After taking to tire co. 6of8wks to get air, i was told i have a cracked wheel and will pay $500 for a used wheel or up to $1000 for authorized dealer to replace it. I pay $50 extra f/platinum warranty and had to pay for airbag svc'ing to get inspection--and $100 deductible from warranty company. In 2yrs, i've paid $1200 f/warranty plus $150 deductible@authorized service…
ODI 10934854
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle vibrated abnormally and the check engine indicator illuminated. The reduced engine power warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle decelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10937975
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, when the vehicle's timing chain began to make a rattling noise and jumped causing the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was towed and taken to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10929553
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that there was a recall regarding the throttle body reduced power mode, but the vin was not included the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same issue listed in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified. The nhtsa campaign number was unknown. The failure mileage was 50,200. Updated 05/03/17*lj *cn
ODI 10949228
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Vehicle was moving at about 35 mph when the drivers information center indicated a electronic stability service, traction control service and esc off messages. This happened multiple times over a two day period. Car was taken to dealer for diagnostics and they said that the computer had stored a p0300 code which is engine misfire. The engine runs fine however there is a slight vibration at idle while in park or…
ODI 10882165
Engine · Power Train · Suspension
I had to have over $2500 worth of work done to my car, which had something to do with some torque sensor and other parts - i see that there was a recall on other chevy malibu's in previous model years. I am wondering how long this recall will take, my year is 2010 and not currently on the recall list. Prior to that, i had just paid $2000 for other work needed on this vehicle that was out of warranty. I've had so…
ODI 10905587
Engine · Service Brakes
Whenever i press the gass and i let it go the car keeps going and when i try to stop the car takes longer to stop because the engine try to keep going so i have to press the break harder and when finally stops after like 5 minutes the car goes normal.
ODI 10846036
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving at various speeds, the service esc, traction control, and reduced engine power warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. Car also misfired. Taken to independent auto repair shop, throttle body replaced. Codes found at garage po300, p2135. Began 2/12/16 and randomly happened through 3/9/16
ODI 10846145
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While idling, the engine hesitated and the rpm's randomly increased and decreased. Also, the service traction, esc, and check engine indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The mmanufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 55,000.
ODI 10905753
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving on the highway surrounded by 18 wheelers. Suddenly my traction light and service engine light came on and the reduced power notification came on, the car slowed to about 10 miles an hour very suddenly and the car was shaking violently. Pulled to side of road, waited and restarted car, worked fine for about an hour. This problem has happened multiple times on highway and in city - very dangerous. Dealership…
ODI 10824710
Engine · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle was idling high and shaking violently while the service esb and the service traction warning messages displayed. The contact mentioned that the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle was still shaking violently and moving independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where…
ODI 10820300
Electrical System · Engine · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. When the weather was below 50 degrees, the vehicle failed to accelerate. When the failure occurred, the reduce engine power and traction control indicators illuminated. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.
ODI 10915206