2012 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems
- 71
- 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 71 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 17 records
- engine light · 15 records
- failure mileage · 11 records
- traction control · 10 records
- where diagnosed · 9 records
- without warning · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 16 |
| 60–100k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Engine · Visibility/Wiper
I have to replace my headlights every two weeks and have had to replace the plug outlet. Noticed that it is melting the plastic. This has been going on for a year now. Now it will not work it has happened on both driver and passenger side. Also have had my camshaft sensor replaced and keeps bringing up the check engine when i go get it read same code keeps going on. The camshaft issue is causing my car to stall in…
ODI 11152218
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
When driving or sitting at idle not moving service esc and traction control flashes on dash. Which is causing check engine light to stay on causing misfire on cylinder #1 and then random misfire. The car hasn't been able to be inspected in 2 years have had at 3 chevrolet dealerships and all can't figure out issue . The 1st dealership said we have no idea what's wrong with the car. The second dealership said the car…
ODI 11191529
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
2012 malibu intermittent no start . Hard crank but won't start. Problem started a month ago, randomly wouldn't start had it towed to mechanic but they couldn't duplicate problem. 2 days later same thing, had it towed again. Started next day for mechanic. After 3rd tow it wouldn't start and they replaced fuel pump. 4 days later no start again, had it towed but of course it started the 4 days mechanic had it. I picked…
ODI 11022105
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start at times; however, when driving, it runs for a while and then stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (buff whelan chevrolet, [redacted], sterling heights, mi 48313) where it was not diagnosed because the failure could not be duplicated. The dealer was able to start the vehicle and returned it…
ODI 11029972
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds above 40 mph, the instrument panel lighting failed to remain illuminated as the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to lasorsa chevrolet buick dealer where it was diagnosed with an oil pressure valve malfunction. The dealer was also informed that the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was repaired for the oil pressure…
ODI 10994467
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
All lights on the dash board had brake pads installed vehicle making noise while driving vehicle pulling to the right, had three sensors replaced dash board light still on05
ODI 11030246
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact was in a collision with a large dog, which damaged the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the vehicle was safe to drive. Three days later, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. The vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the radiator and the air conditioner condenser…
Crash reported
ODI 10984327
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. In order to restart the vehicle on the first attempt, the contact had to lock and unlock the doors; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Also, once the vehicle restarted, the security and check engine sensors illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
ODI 10969785
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
When car is at idle the traction control and esc light comes on and causes car to misfire and shake
ODI 11006710
Electrical System · Engine
I was driving on the interstate and my car went into reduced power and shaking violently. I was almost hit from the back by a semi.
ODI 10950130
Engine · Service Brakes · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving to work and the service traction light control illuminates and then it also read engine power control. The roads were clear and there were no issues with the drive. I was the only person on the highway and no issues. I had to then drive 30-40 miles per hour on the road, even when i drove into town there were cars passing me. Uphill the car went as low as 23 miles per hour. When the car was idle at a…
ODI 10940401
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
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
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While in motion more than two dozen times on city streets, on busy highways and while turning in a busy intersection with children in the car. 2012 chevy malibu stops while in motion on the above stated streets, highways and intersections. Read where someone beat on the rear fuse box then car starts so i tried it and it works for a little while but doesnt solve said problem. Checked battery. Battery is good. Check…
ODI 10905936
Engine · Steering
While making left hand turn engine stalled lost power for a moment then restarted several times in the last year.
ODI 10892730
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I had a problem with my 2012 chevrolet malibu 2 times now in the past 2 weeks. The car begins to idle extremely rough and looses nearly all of the engine power as if it is running on 1 or 2 cylinders. The service esc , service traction and engine pwr reduced notifications display on my dash as pictured. I turned the car off and let it sit and then restarted the car to find it runs perfect and has no warning messages…
ODI 10870377
Electrical System · Engine · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the traction control and check engine indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure recurred numerous times. While the vehicle was idling, the esc and traction control were off. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the valve spring failed or fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10916495
Engine · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The traction warning light illuminated briefly. In addition, the vehicle stalled without warning and would require multiple attempts to restart. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failures was…
ODI 10860832
Electrical System · Engine · Seats
The service engine light has been on for 3 years. Chevy has been unable to diagnose the issue despite changing out the sensors and clearing the codes. This effects the rest of the engine settings including fuel as it adjusts them based on a default. The rail support for the driver's seat has also broken loose and fallen down which makes the vehicle unsafe to drive. This seat issue was only notice earlier this year.
ODI 11251903
Electrical System · Engine
Car will not start.son was driving and it just stalled out fortunately he was not going fast. Tried to restart but no luck. Did research and found that there are hundreds of malibu owners with this exact same issue. As a dad and a consumer i would like gm to fix this issue before someone gets hurt or killed because of this issue . We called the dealer and was told it would 400$ to fix.looks like us consumers are…
ODI 10852061
Engine
2012 chevy malibu 1st occurrence'. Parked but running the car dies and will not start back. No check engine lights are on. Let them car set for 20 or so min and it started back with no issues. 2nd occurrence'. A few days later we stopped at the store and came back out and the car would not start. No check engine lights or anything. Kinda sounded like it was out of fuel when you tried to start it. We had someone pick…
ODI 10845521
Engine · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the low traction, service esc, and low engine power warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle decelerated independently. The failure recurred six times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle cover needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 10822515
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to decelerate. Approximately five seconds later, the engine lost power without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred and the brakes failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic and a…
ODI 10818712
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the engine stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
ODI 10811896