2012 Chevrolet Malibu Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 32
- 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 · 16 records
- wouldn start · 6 records
- replaced fuel · 4 records
- service traction · 4 records
- mess fuse · 4 records
- fuse trunk · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The car seems to run fine once it starts. The problem is getting it to start. Sometimes the car starts without any problems and then sometimes it won't. It has left me stranded multiple times. We replaced the fuel pump, which seemed to fix the problem for a few days and then the same thing started to happen. We replaced a couple of fuses. Again this seemed to fix the problem for a few days and then the same thing…
ODI 11306933
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Was driving and my car stopped accelerating. I pushed on the gas and it would not go. I was on the free way and almost had an accident. Also car would no longer start after stopped. Would act like it was going to start and does not. I've had several toes with my children in the vehicle. A huge safety concern.
ODI 11240468
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
My car will randomly not start. I have bought a brand new battery. That wasn't the problem. A week later, my gear shift wouldn't move. I had to stay in my vehicle and miss an appointment because of this. I couldn't get it to move from drive to park. After several tries and 30 minutes, it finally moved. It's gotten stuck a few times trying to move it from park to drive as well. And when i'm driving, the emergency…
ODI 11245015
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
My car won't turn over after i turn it off sometimes. Sometimes it will be most other times it doesn't. The battery is new, spark plugs are new, sensors are new. Starter isn't the problem. Don't know what it could be? It was stationary when this happens, when i try to turn the car back on.
ODI 11243691
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Car would turn over but not crank. Go back a little later and it crank fine. After this happening several times had someone take a look at it and there was no codes and the car would crank fine so couldn't find the problem. Then when i was out somewhere it would crank and run sluggish and go dead and after a while it would crank and run. Got to researching it and people having same problem. Said that you could…
ODI 11205096
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
My chevy malibu would turn over slightly, but then would die. This happened about 3-4 times and then i had the battery replaced; thinking it was that. The car continued to fail, so i had the fuel pump replaced after checking with a fuel gauge and there being no fuel pressure. The car ran about 3 times driving it for shorter and a bit longer distances, but then the car would not turn over at all. The starter would…
ODI 11193799
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
My car would turn but not start so i changed the fuel pump. It was started for like 5 days then it started again would turn over but not start so we change the fuel box in the trunk. Worked for like a week and it started acting again. Took it to the chevrolet dealership and the didn't find the problem. So we took it to a technician and they told us it was a wiring problem. Paid to get it fix but it still wasn't it.…
ODI 11187331
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
I've had read so many vehicles with same issues on all these models i just purchased this car put a high down payment to be getting left everywhere all chevy dealers dont know where to start and over price it all you all should look into it because its something serious . Car wont start after being used a while, you have to mess with cables and wires for it to start mess with fuse boxes and also sometimes it doesnt…
ODI 11187408
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Service esc traction alerts and engine sounds as thought it will stall - had map sensor replaced, a few months later issue has returned. Occurs while driving and when parked.
ODI 11190363
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 45 mph, fuel leaked onto the floor of the vehicle. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated and went off. The vehicle was taken to stivers chevrolet [redacted], located at [redacted], columbia, sc 29229) and the contact was advised to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that there was no…
ODI 11130945
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
I've been dealing with my car cutting on and off... I change my fuel pump i change the sensors and i'm stilll having problems with my car cutting off when it wants or starting when it wants. I'm now about to change my fuse box in my trunk to see if that works. The only way the car will start is if i mess with the fuse box in the trunk. Also i'm having problems with my headlights. I changed them about 3 times already…
ODI 11182476
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving on the highway at 55 mph, service ecs light came on, reduced power warning light came on and car came to a full stall.
ODI 11119329
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
The ecs light came on and shut my car off. The chrome dealer said there was nothing we could do about it but purchase anouther car
ODI 11193974
Fuel/Propulsion System
Car will not start unless you mess with the fuse box in the trunk, anywhere the car shuts off, car shuts off while idling at a light or stop sign and you have to get out in traffic and mess with the fuse box and wires in the trunk till it starts, started off by repairing the fuel pump, then relays, then fuse box in the trunk, now i'm on the wiring. This problem has been ongoing for 6 months or more it's very pricey…
ODI 11091105
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Cylinder 2 keep miss firing and service traction light keeps coming on. I have taken the care to 3 repair shop and spent over $2500 in repairs over the last year.
ODI 11091335
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
The check engine line and service traction light continues to come on. My car was serviced by 2 chevrolet dealership and another dealership and they problem has not been fixed. I was told it was the coils by manassas chevrolet and lindsey chevrolet . The coils, spark plugs and carbon blow out was completed. The lights continue to come on. It appears to be the same issue that the 2009 malibu was recalled for. Please…
ODI 11081322
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
The check engine light and service traction lights keep coming on while i am driving and come to a completed stop. The dealership techs stated both lights always come on together when it is something with the emission controls. On star diagnostic results were: through your recent on-demand diagnostic, onstar detected an issue with your 2012 chevrolet malibu.the code(s) and explanation(s) associated with this issue…
ODI 11074466
Fuel/Propulsion System
Drove to work after work came got into car will not start so call the mechanic to come help me and he took it to shop and said something going on with the fuse box and fuel pump can't figure it out done this more than one time have to open trunk touched the fuel pump relay to get going . I haven't had the car but 2 years it needs to be recall on the problem. To many having this problem someone going to get hurt from…
ODI 11033000
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
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was not operable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic were it was diagnosed that the wiring harness and fuel pump were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle was still not operable. The vehicle was re-inspected by the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuse box…
ODI 11072915
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Car will start and then start shaking and making noises then dies off. Break and accelaretor locks after that
ODI 11048190
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Car randomly not starting had solenoids replaced and fuel pump. It started a few times then wouldn't start acts like it's going to but not getting enough fuel. Had diagnostic reading done when it was doing this the code reading was vehicle submersion. The mechanic asked if it had ever been flooded like in deep water. Never had been but that was the code reading. He redid diagnostics different codes then came up…
ODI 10956990
Fuel/Propulsion System
When filling gas into tank flow is restricted to the point fuel gushes out onto ground and person. Some internal blockage slows entry. Heard similar from other owners. Occurs on every filling. Fire hazzard!
ODI 10935531
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the security warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was diagnosed or repaired, but the failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
ODI 10918794
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