2010 Chevrolet Malibu Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 27
- 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.
What owners report
- fuel pump · 11 records
- lost power · 5 records
- engine power · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I have a 2010 and repeatedly have issues. It has been to the dealer as it completely lost power in rush hour. Car dash said service abs, power, saver mode, traction control, service esc and then died. I took to shop and they replaced the pcm is what they told me. Car has since had lose of power, sluggish, dies periodically, and now almost 3 years after thousand dollar repair not to mention the air bag light that is…
ODI 11229843
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Car intermittently stalls going home from work, and around town. Never stalls in the early morning (dark out). The warmer the outside temperature is the more it stalls, with the hottest day so far causing the car to have to be towed because it would not restart until the next day when it was cooler out. Most stalls happen within 7 to 15 minutes on the second trip of the day (around 2 pm), and the car has to sit for…
ODI 11209267
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System
Brake light constantly fluctuating without the brake being pressed, very dangerous for me and my child, headlights constantly going out specifically the front passenger side, almost go cause an accident and people thing i'm the one pressing the brakes, it does this when driving or when it parked, if i tap the brake it'll go off for a few second then come right back on. Also car keep throwing a code saying it's…
ODI 11210205
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
There is a problem with the fuse box located in the trunk. My car has completely lost engine power while driving on multiple occasions. Fuel pump, alternator, and battery have needed replaced. There is a short in or near this rear fuse box. Fuel pump relay has been replaced, and connections greased. Temporarily fixed, then a few days later shuts off while running. From researching, this appears to be extremely…
ODI 11186697
Fuel/Propulsion System
Takata recall. The code p4096 keeps popping up even after i unhooked the battery. I couldn't find out what the specific issue is.
ODI 11183845
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Transmission failure, car will turn off on interstate or highway without warning, car will shut down while driving , roll backwards, won't accelerate. Had to get towed 3 times! After new transmission , sensors and fuel pump injector , the car is still doing the same thing ! This is a safety hazard and a lack of responsibility for defected products and price gauging mechanics ! Problem is still existing. I see this…
ODI 11219991
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Engine reduced power. Vehicle "engine reduced power light" activates and vehicle is unresponsive and stalls, shakes violently. Numerous complaints online involving gm models. Issued special coverage adjustment, but will not cover all vehicles with the same problem.
ODI 11162014
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
The first time my vehicle died while driving i was slowing down to turn right. The engine died and i turned off the vehicle, tried to restart and it would not stay started. I had it towed to the dealership and they could not duplicate the problem or get the car to give them codes so they had me pick it up. The 2nd time the car died on the freeway a week later. I was going 60mph trying to keep acceleration when it…
ODI 11082306
Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2010 chevy malibu is having fuel system issues. The vehicle is leaking gas from the fuel tank located in the back of the vehicle near the exhaust system. The vehicle tends to leak when it is not in motion.
ODI 11075526
Fuel/Propulsion System
Plastic fuel line from fuel pump on top of tank cracked leaking fuel all over top of fuel tank. I do not know when the crack first appeared, but the car was leaking gas in the driveway.
ODI 11055022
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Engine power reduce light came on and i lost power in the middle of the freeway.
ODI 11002440
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
Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System
Headlight continues to go out, replace with new one only lasts a few days. Also if you shut off car to go gas car doesnt restart. This happens every time get gas.
ODI 11165322
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle has service airbag on repeatedly, seat belt alarm goes off even when seat belt is properly fastened. While driving car suddenly lost power and service esc, service traction control, engine power reduced. Car suddenly dropped down to 27 mph in the middle of traffic. I was able to avoid a serious accident by suddenly turning into a parking lot. This is very dangerous and can be fatal if occurs on freeway. No…
ODI 10897404
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 · 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 · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel injector and wire harness failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
ODI 10735259
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated when the vehicle was taken for a routine oil change, the technician informed him that there was no oil in the vehicle and there was a fuel odor present in the oil. The contact stated that he would check the oil level every 1,000 miles and discovered that he would have to add a quart to a quart and half of oil to the engine. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10981090
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel leak at fuel tank. Fuel pressure line at fuel pump module cracked and leaking fuel externally. *tr
ODI 10644285
Fuel/Propulsion System
Gasoline leaks from top of gas tank. Excess flows down the side onto tank skid plate and exhaust pipes. Replaced the fuel pump immediately at $700 cost. The leak appeared to be coming from the fuel line coming directly out of the fuel pump. No gas odor has been detected since repair. I found out this to be a common issue for other malibu owners. To me, having gasoline leaking onto exhaust pipes and it being a common…
ODI 10633015
Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle lost throttle while driving on highway, had to pull over and restart engine. After an hour, exited highway to re-fuel. Engine died on the ramp without any warning on the highway, had to push it off the ramp and tow to the dealer for fuel pump. *js
ODI 10592208
Fuel/Propulsion System
The first time i was stopped at a stop sign when my car shut off. It would not started. I had it towed to the dealer, they said it was the fuel pump which they replaced. I had the car 1 day when it did the same thing only this time it shut off while i was driving, luckily it was not on a busy highway. After having it towed to the dealer they told me there were no codes coming up and they couldn't figure out what was…
ODI 10583838
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I have been going through the same issue with my car for about 3 months now. I have had a issue with the esc & service traction light. I took it to the jim ellis chevy dealership ( paid $105 for diagnostic) and they told me it was the fuel injector, i told them that i had their fuel injector ( cylinder 1) replaced. They told me because it was aftermarket that i had to pay $267 to replace it. I took it to a local…
ODI 10522963
Fuel/Propulsion System
After parking my 2010 chevy malibu, i can smell gasoline at the rear driver's side exterior (gas tank is on opposite side). This has been occurring for some time since i purchased the vehicle in march 2013. I don't know when i first smelled it. I also have had poor gas mileage since i purchased the vehicle. I finally mentioned it to someone and they told me to look up recall notices. There is no recall but i found…
ODI 10630445
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle decelerated and lost power independently. The esc and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the fuel injectors would have to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure continued. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10510235