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 · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving home one night last week, going about 60 mph, my engine cut off. I had to steer the car off the road, and started it back up. Drove another half mile or so, and the car did the same thing. This time, the car would start then immediately shut off. Car would not stay cranked for more than 1 second or so. Took car to dealership the next morning, car fixed under power train warranty. The very next , day,…
ODI 10808703
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted. The air bag warning indicator illuminated and the service air bags soon warning message appeared. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10786778
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Power esc, traction control, reduced power to engine, and tire lights all came on. Car would not go over 30 mph. Car was hesitating and cutting off and once placed in drive car took off by itself with rpms at 3 and same with reverse, i took foot off brake and car took off in reverse with rpms a bit over 2. Air conditioning will not work steadily and its been to a few shops and brakes will not work properly and they…
ODI 10786218
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
Engine · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact mentioned that the service engine warning lamp flashed numerous times and also that at times it failed to illuminate. In addition, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v269000 (seat belts) and stated that the remedy was not yet available. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The…
ODI 10746848
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving out of the parking lot at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle shut off. The contact restarted the vehicle, but it failed again. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer tuned up the engine and informed the contact to monitor the vehicle. The failure recurred after approximately one week. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10760657
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, there was a loud noise and the vehicle lost power as the hood collapsed and folded in two without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the engine, the headlights, and the radiator failed. The air bags deployed. The contact sustained hand, eye and neck injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed…
1 injury
ODI 10690551
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the engine stalled without warning intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 46,994.
ODI 10681547
Electrical System · Engine
In 8/25/2014 it started when my wife want to start the car and it didn't just cranks but wont started, it did after a few tries, and then happened again the same day to my son and after a little while it started right back, and that same week i was driving about 30 miles per hr.and all of sudden it just died with no codes or check engine light displayed,it is too dangerous that happen in the middle of a main road…
ODI 10631725
Air Bags · Body · Engine · Service Brakes
My car was involved in an accident where my friend applied the brakes and was forced into hydroplaning into a barrier, another vehicle and a person. My airbags did not deploy as the sensor was not hit nor did the onstar become alerted that the vehicle had been in an accident. After fighting with insurance companies, my car was totaled then declared not totaled, and repaired. I received the notice of a recall much…
Crash reported
ODI 10622589
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle made an abnormal noise and the engine stalled. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the shoulder and restarted the vehicle. The problem was experienced multiple times. The vehicle has been taken to an independent mechanic who could not diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer has been…
ODI 10616848
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
2012 chevrolet malibu with horrible shifting - 1st to 2nd is a hard shift and 2nd - 3rd isn't a whole lot better. When it down shifts while coming to a stop it again shifts hard and sometimes abruptly. The rpm gauge also flares when shifting down. I have been jutted out into oncoming traffic when it decides to slip shift. I am afraid to drive this car with my family. The worst part is that the dealership cannot find…
ODI 10577863
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled after initial start-up and could not be restarted. The failure occurred eight times over a period of five weeks. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
ODI 10583369
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle has the check engine light come on and reduced power kicks in with no warning. Vehicle has been driven at speed on highways when this happens and automatically slows to 40 mph. Vehicle has been taken to the dealership and repairs made the first 2 times, vehicle has been taken back 3 more times for the same issue, no codes showing in the computer. Issue also reported that if at a stop, vehicle has no response…
ODI 10562437
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
My car had had the heads replaced in the first motor it came with then the whole motor replaced before 100k miles now the new motor doesnt barely have 100k miles on it and they are telling me my cylinder 6 isnt holding compression so i'll need another motor eventually! My transmission is leaking , its had a whole new air conditioning unit installed when my motor was replaced because it went out. The speakers on my…
ODI 11144108
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I have had issues with the esc light coming on since buying the car brand new and was told by the dealership nothing was wrong. Now the esc light comes on and the engine light and the traction light. I was told i need a throttle body this car is only 5 years old and is not paid off to have this problem. There has been multiple complaints regarding this issue with malibus in the 2000's this is dangerous because the…
ODI 10972299
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the air bag and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failures occurred on different occasions. The vehicle was taken to cox chevrolet ([redacted] w, bradenton, fl 34207, [redacted]), but the cause of the failures could not be determined. The contact stated that the dealer made…
ODI 11144976
Engine
I own a 2012 chevy malibu. I bought it new 5 years ago. I have had issues with the check engine and esc lights coming on since shortly after buying the car brand new and was told by the dealership nothing was wrong. Now, 5 years later, the esc light comes on and the check engine light and the traction control light. I was told i needed a $300 throttle body, which i got, but that did not fix the problem. Six trips to…
ODI 11001560
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Since i purchased my car in the later part of 2012 (used with 40000mi) i have had several incidents starting with the radio, when i turned on the rear defrost the radio would go to complete static on all stations. While traveling approx. 30mph the service engine light would come on then after stopping the car and restarting the light would go off as well as minimal turning to the right the service esc light would…
ODI 10587697
Electrical System · Engine
Driving into town, alerted by pedestrian that my car was on fire underneath. Everything failed, while i tried to pull off the roadway. Had to kick out the window to get out. When i barely got out, the entire car was in full blaze. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10671834
Engine · Power Train
While driving car have noticed that it shifts hard either up or down. This has happened too many times to count. Also car feels like it is trying to stall and i can not accelerate. This has happened several times once on a very busy intersection in my city. Have taken car to dealer and was told could not find anything was probably bad gas and to put premium gas in. This did not help either. Car continued to have…
ODI 10576833