1. Chevrolet Malibu
  2. Problems
  3. 2012
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System

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

BandRecords
60–100k mi13
100–150k mi8
1–30k mi5
30–60k mi3
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 2, 2015

    Fuel/Propulsion System · Seat Belts · Service Brakes

    2012 chevy malibu on 3rd recall list. 1. Brakes 2. Seat belts. 3. Throttle-position sensor. But you say your not going to repair 3rd item unless i have a problem.

    ODI 10808073

  • January 23, 2015 · 86,000 miles

    Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System

    For the past 2 weeks , i had a problem with my car starting. I would drive to work fine but when i would leave from work my car wouldn't start. Initially, i thought it was the battery so i had it jumped. I immediately took it to autozone to have the battery tested. I was told the battery was in excellent condition. My father advised to put heet fuel injector cleaner as it was extremely cold and he thought maybe…

    ODI 10678648

  • September 27, 2014 · 65,000 miles

    Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System

    In june 2014 car wouldn't start after sitting 4 hours towed in said theft system made new key which i had to pay for, towed in again 3 days later same problem, started for dealer in am another $120. 4 days approx later again got to work then wouldn't start. Replaced rear u-bec, wiring harness junction block, relay, because melted connector with five leads 30 amp fuse. Then 9/23/2014 car started got to daycare within…

    ODI 10639566

  • July 31, 2014 · 23,700 miles

    Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. On several occasions, the vehicle would not start. Also, while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle did not restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The fuel pump was replaced on two occasions; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of…

    ODI 10776598

  • November 16, 2012 · 600 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control

    I have to press gas pedal down more then needed as it feels car lacks power. To go up a hill it lags i shouldn't have to press on petal harder to go. *tr

    ODI 10599146

  • November 1, 2012 · 73,000 miles

    Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Takata recall. While on the highway going 60 mph i lost all power to my vehicle almost causing a few accidents. I pulled the car over and had it towed to a shop. They had to push the car into the shop due to it not starting. After throughly looking and checking everything the dianosic test did not revel anything. The mechanic then banged on the rear fuse panel (trunk) the car then started. The panal is shuting my…

    ODI 10928449

  • June 11, 2012 · 14,574 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train

    I am experiencing erratic throttle response and erratic transmission shifts in my 2012 malibu. The inconsistent delays in throttle response pose a safety hazard. This issue is compounded when it affects the transmission shifts. When you push the accelerator you do not know if you will get immediate response, or delayed response, nor how sudden that response might be to the extent of almost losing control of the…

    ODI 10473923