2012 Chevrolet Malibu Power Train Problems
- 38
- 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
- failure mileage · 8 records
- repaired failure · 6 records
- failure recurred · 6 records
- light came · 5 records
- transmission shifts · 5 records
- engine light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle shuddered, but did not completely shut off. Also, when the vehicle was turned off, it would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic three times, but the cause of the failures could not be determined. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
ODI 11268858
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Takata recall when my vehicle started having issues it started with lagging to start i would turn the key and literally let go and then it would start. Now it's to the point where it doesn't always want to start . When it does my sensors are all messed up . First time my airbag warning was coming up . Next my sensors on my tires were not working then i started to notice when i was driving and i would stop pushing…
ODI 11229136
Engine · Power Train · Wheel Speed Sensor
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle experienced acceleration failure and stalled. In addition, the gear had a difficult time shifting from park into reverse or drive when attempting to move out of a parked position. The vehicle was taken to bergstrom chevrolet of madison ([redacted], madison, wi 53713, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the body control module and an…
ODI 11241350
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving low speeds, the vehicle decelerated without warning. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to dean arbour ford lincoln (1001 us-23, alpena, mi 49707, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed and repaired twice, but the details were unknown. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.
ODI 11205239
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the engine overheated, stalled, and various warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was later taken to master chevrolet ([redacted] w, aiken, sc 29801, [redacted]) for diagnostic testing and repairs. The contact stated that the dealer was unable to determine a specific cause of the failures, but stated…
ODI 11111177
Power Train
TRANSMISSION ONLY GO WHEN IT'S COOL
ODI 11104966
Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train
Takata recall i purchased a 2012 chevy malibu 2 years ago for my graduating senior and this car has practically been a nightmare since the day we purchased it. The current mileage is 43,000 and there has been so many problems with this car. The car previously shut down while riding on the highway, our mechanic stated the car has electrical issues. Okay, so he tampered with a few wires, and the car started right up.…
ODI 11058616
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
This is my second incident report for the same vehicle. While driving on the highway the vehicle suddenly lost all mobility. No warning at all just stopped running. Fortunatly i was not at a very high rate of speed but was getting ready to make a turn off the highway. No indication that anything was wrong at all. My concern is why does someone need to get hurt or killed before this prolem is addressed? Having taken…
ODI 11058388
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Vehicle was in motion at about 60 mph on a highway and the rpms dropped drastically, the anti skid indicator light came on, the vehicle lost power temporarilly. I pulled over and slowed down and the car returned to normal. Same evening vehicle was in motion about 55 mph on a highway when there was a loss of power, steering got sluggish,all indicatorlights on dash blinked on and off engine light came on and stayed…
ODI 11057219
Power Train
My car has 53000 miles and the transmission is downshifting very hard. My concern is once i am driving it for about 15 minutes this starts happening and im not sure what it is. I have read online a lot of other people have this exact problem so i am pretty sure it is a defect on the transmission itself from the dealer.
ODI 11055665
Engine · Power Train
Stop at light, knocking noise starts & hesitation at next light. A mile later, check engine light turns on.codes p00011,p00014 p00366- from dealership #1. Had previous engine work done under warranty (which dearlership #1 tried to charge me $400. Until i pressed the warranty).i bought it there.service person reported:foreign debris on the screen of the cam position actuators she also reported: filter broke, or…
ODI 11057052
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
After owning the car only 3 weeks, the circuit board blew a wire connector causing my fuel pump to go out after the dealership just had these exact parts replaced himself at time of purchase. The car has lost power, has issues with blinker sticking or relay. The car drains rapidly when a.c. Is turned on. Radio sometimes shuts off sound. The vehicle has cost me over 3000 within my 3 months of ownership has only…
ODI 11019476
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Driving on the freeway @ 70 mph dry roads service esc, service traction control messages flashing alternately. Parked the vehicle next morning 20 minutes of driving again on the freeway @ 70 mph dry roads same 2 flashing messages. Park the vehicle. Started vehicle unable to move shifter from park while depressing brake pedal. Flashing message lights appear randomly as well as unable to move shifter out of park. Very…
ODI 10980069
Power Train
While driving on the highway the transmission failed. Check engine light went on after it failed. In motion.
ODI 10980840
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension · Wheels
2012 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to multiple safety defects with vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle has several safety defects including the electric stability control, brakes, sensor lights, steering, suspension, wheels, engine lights, power train. Updated 10/23/2017*js
ODI 11035054
Power Train
SERVICE ESC TRACTION KEEPS COMING UP.
ODI 10933705
Air Bags · Power Train · Seat Belts
My car won't go when stepping on the gas peddle in drive. When i stop at the light or to brake the car won't go when pushing the gas peddle in drive it doesn't do anything. I had to have the car towed 2x due to this issue. I only have 67k miles on this car. I've been told it's the transmission problem and need a new one. This should not be happening with the car. This is danegerous and unable to drive at this point.…
ODI 10927580
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
This is the second time this happened. I was driving on i-75 in michigan doing 75 miles an hour. Suddenly that esc service, traction control and reduced engine power display showing on the dash. The car started to shake violently. It immediately slowed itself down in heavy traffic. Barely making it off the side of the road without causing an accident. Dealership tells me there's nothing they can do about it.
ODI 10925640
Power Train · Service Brakes · Wheels
My car has been making a horrible sound for a couple months now and the last week it's gotten really loud when i go over 20 it sounds the worst of slow down i can't go over 40 without it sounding like it's taking off and my front end shakes like my tires gonna come off i replaced the breaks and it's still making the sound it's to the point i can't drive my car because i don't want it to die on me my battery has been…
ODI 10872640
Power Train
When going from 0 to 20 miles per hour vehicle shifts constantly and unexpectedly. I had the problem diagnosed by rick hendricks chevrolet @ [redacted] norfolk, virginia. The dealer printed out the diagnosis stating the transmission cooler needed to be replaced. I took my vehicle to priority chevrolet @ 1495 south military highway chesapeake,virginia to have transmission problem repaired and this dealer diagnosed…
ODI 10861138
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 65 mph, the traction warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the "engine disabled" warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.
ODI 10790756
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 5 mph, the gear shifter skipped and the vehicle jerked as the sec warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
ODI 10779075
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The engine light came on and a code read engine power reduced service esc. My car was shaking and would not gain speed. I was finally able to make it off the highway and stopped to see if i could figure out what was wrong. Could not see anything wrong. We got back in the car and everything seemed to be working okay now so we headed home. We got almost home when once again my car lost all speed and we were almost hit…
ODI 10763442
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Service Brakes · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 45 mph, the service esc and service traction warning indicators illuminated. On one occasion, the vehicle did not shift out of the park position. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the brake modulator sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware…
ODI 10716142
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the service stability control warning light illuminated as an unknown chime sounded. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage 17,000 and the current mileage…
ODI 10609811