2014 Chevrolet Malibu Power Train Problems
- 30
- 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
- where diagnosed · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- engine light · 4 records
- light came · 4 records
- check engine · 4 records
- auto stop · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Was driving at about 55 mph on a state road, engine light came on the car slowed down to about 30 mph in giving gas the engine ramped up but would not accelerate. Pulled over and stopped. Turned off the ignition waited a few minutes then turned the ignition on again. The car would not accelerate. Was able to get it to a dealer where it was diagnosed as needing transmission work. It is at the dealer now 12/13/19. The…
ODI 11288899
Power Train
My mother was driving the car on the highway doing 70 miles car lost power and wouldn't go over 35 miles on her way to work check engine light came on almost got hit by several cars that were doing 70 miles due to the car will only go 35 miles on the highway she immediately pulled over on the side of the highway i came and brought a bluetooth scan tool the scan tool came back with these two codes p0700 p0776 which…
ODI 11279230
Engine · Power Train
Have been needing a repair but the part has been unavailable for months. We need the oil control valve and part number 12633613. Gm does not know when the part will be available, so no way for the car to be fixed.
ODI 11308767
Engine · Power Train
My wife was doing 70 down one of our busier country roads in michigan and the check engine light came on followed by an engine power reduced message causing the car to decelerate down to 30mph causing cars to swerve and go around us. She could have been rear ended and extremely hurt becuase of this.
ODI 11258558
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. While driving, the gear selector flashed, and the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to cox chevrolet ([redacted] w, bradenton, fl 34207) where it was diagnosed that the transmission module failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 11254622
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The driver was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road and waited a minute before restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted, but hesitated to drive. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and then taken to an independent mechanic the following day. The mechanic diagnosed that the…
ODI 11246052
Power Train
This car has the auto stop feature which cannot be disabled. When i'm stopped and the auto stop engages, the car will no longer automatically restart. I have to put it in park, wait up to a minute or two, sometimes more and then it will start. Have talked to chevy dealer service, got no help. Went to 3 independent repair shops, ran codes but nothing showed up. One time i did get a check battery charge system…
ODI 11246373
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. When the contact attempted to shift from park into drive while on an incline, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact had to constantly wait to ensure that the gear properly changed over. Bob bell chevrolet ([redacted], baltimore, md 21224, [redacted]) inspected the vehicle, but was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle…
ODI 11233813
Power Train
Transmission wont engaged after stop,rpm go low won t go up
ODI 11207638
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Very jerky acceleration while driving at speed or trying to speed up, vehicle stutters at acceleration
ODI 11221123
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. After fueling the vehicle, the contact started the engine and the gear shifter moved, but the gear indicator letters did not illuminate and the vehicle did not engage in gear. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer (jimmy gray chevrolet in south haven, mississippi) where it was diagnosed that the tcm caused the gears to go into default mode, which caused the vehicle…
ODI 11064787
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Actuator left and right sides, steering something was diagnosed by pep boys, winsheild wiper issues, brake problems, engine overheating and requires coolant several times a year. Some issues still occurring, some problems where fixed by rick hendricks chevrolet in the month of december 2017.
ODI 11075500
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Ince i have purchased this vehicle i have had issue after issue with trim, abs, stability track, heating system, transmission, and wheel bearings. I have had the stability track fixed twice, transmission was leaking (covered under a recall). Wheel bearings in rear both sides have been replaced before 80000 miles. Wiring harness to wheels, the dealer ship had to splice ( i still cant see how wiring harness is not a…
ODI 11051839
Power Train
We have a 2014 chevy malibu 2.5l automatic transmission with 42310 miles on it and both the back hub (wheel bearing assembly's need to be replaced. It started making noises about 200 miles ago and it almost undrivable now. Had to have it towed do to feeling unsafe to drive. I've researched this problem and there are thousands of people who are experiencing this same problem and on top of the car payment i have to…
ODI 11040998
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I have been having problems with my 14 malibu every since i bought it certified pre-owned from the dealer. The car rpm will get stuck around 3000 if i'm cruising and press the brakes to decelerate which has caused me several time to have to pull to the side of off the road so that i don't hit anything. In order to make it stop i have to press brakes then press the gas to make the rpm act right. It has always had a…
ODI 11015117
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was stationary, the transmission malfunctioned. After shifting gears to either the reverse or drive positions, the vehicle would not accelerate. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle lunged forward on more than one occasion in the direction of which gear was engaged. Langdale chevrolet in sylvester, georgia was contacted about the…
ODI 11014003
Engine · Power Train · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear passenger wheel. The vehicle was taken to jack taylor toyota (3750 jefferson davis hwy, alexandria, va 22305), but the cause of the failure could not be determined or duplicated. The vehicle was taken to radley chevrolet (3670 jefferson davis hwy, fredericksburg, va 22408) where it was…
ODI 11073826
Air Bags · Power Train
2014 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to transmission jerking and service airbag light illuminating. *smd the consumer stated when taking off from a stopped position, the vehicle would stall a few seconds later, then jerk and take off fast. *jb
ODI 10723988
Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be upgraded. The vehicle was not repaired. On another occasion, when the brake pedal was depressed, there was an…
ODI 10872328
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle drastically reduced speed while on a major roadway and traveling over 45 mph. The accelerator pedal did not respond and the speed would not go past 10 mph. The failure recurred twice. The contact had to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road and turn off and restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer…
ODI 10721522
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle would sporadically lose power to accelerate. The vehicle would momentarily hesitate approximately two to three minutes and then resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of…
ODI 10716000
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the engine rpm's increased. In addition, the vehicle jerked violently. The vehicle was stopped and failed to reverse. The vehicle was restated and jerked into gear. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 10672258
Power Train
Transmission occasionally shifts erratically, hard at times, hesitates and bucks .never had any vehicle in my life do this, even cars with known bad transmissions. The sudden downshifts cause the vehicle to suddenly propel forward, especially when cruising to slow down or while brake is depressed, causing an unsafe change in vehicle speed that requires sudden need to brake or increase brake pressure to avoid…
ODI 10703275
Power Train · Seat Belts
This auto jerks while in cruise control,then while going 60 mph up a hill down shifts for more speed,then i reach the top of hill cruise stays in lower gear and picks up speed. Unsafe to drive. *tr
ODI 10639235
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when the gear lever was shifted from any selected gear, the engine revved and the transmission began to jerk without warning. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2.
ODI 10593330