2017 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems
- 70
- 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 70 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 32 records
- engine power · 30 records
- check engine · 22 records
- power reduced · 17 records
- accelerator pedal · 7 records
- light came · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 28 |
| 30–60k mi | 21 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
I was driving on an expressway when the check engine light came on and the following message: "reduced engine power." the engine power was cut to approximately 30 mph which was extremely dangerous on an expressway and i did not know what was happening. I was barely able to exit the highway without incident and took the vehicle to a chevy dealership. I was told to cut the engine and open/close the driver's side door…
ODI 11196641
Electrical System · Engine
2017 malibu lost power while on the freeway on 4/10/2019! Dropped from 65 down to 45 while in the 3rd lane. This has to do with some electrical connection around the drive pedal! There are many complaints of ppl losing power while on the freeway. Just google it! This is a known issue that is going to get someone killed! As a former qe in the auto industry, this would have already resulted in recall efforts because…
ODI 11195541
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
I bought a 2017 chevy malibu in june or july of 17. Not even a year later on 11-10-17, my check engine light came on and i had an oxygen sensor shorting. They fixed that. Then on 2-2-18 i was driving 40mph and lucky i wasn't on the freeway because my car instantly slowed down and would not allow be to go over 15 mph. They said it was something wrong with the accelerator pedal. However, onstar sent me message stating…
ODI 11202556
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving vehicle on highway at a speed of 80 mph, this message appeared which said engine power reduced speed. I had to find my way to the right side of the highway, while other vehicles are traveling at a 75+ mph, and my vehicle speed has reduced down to 30 mph in a matter of seconds . I pulled over to the emergency lane on the expressway and shut down my vehicle. After 15 min, i started my vehicle and the…
ODI 11191776
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I purchased the 2017 malibu in 2017 and currently have about 24000 miles on it. In the past three months (since december 2018) my check engine light has turned on and been serviced for the code p2097: post catalyst fuel trim system high limit. I was told after the first visit to the dealership that it was a software problem that needed updating. However, it should not be turning on every few hundred miles. The light…
ODI 11190353
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I purchased a 2017 chevy malibu in april 2017 with 11 miles. In less than a month, the car started having issues. Took the vehicle into the dealership for inspection with the initial problem being the o2 sensor they updated the software and it was noted gm would monitor the concern and has been an ongoing issue since. The problems are as follows: dashboard goes blank while driving, codes: p0036, p0037, p0138, p0141,…
ODI 11221744
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I purchased the car with 11miles on it and i am still having these issues with loss of power steering resulting in almost near death crashes. The car stalls while in motion. This has happened both in traffic and on the highways. Ive had to pull over on the highway. The emissions in the car is always a problem and the engine constantly sounds like it falling out as you switch gears. I have reached out to gm to…
ODI 11189735
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet malibu. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated in the middle of traffic and almost crashed into another vehicle. The check engine and traction control warning indicators illuminated and "engine power reduced" appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to reedman toll chevrolet (1700 lincoln hwy #101, langhorne, pa 19047) where it was currently being…
ODI 11186536
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I started having issues with my 2017 chevy malibu a little over a month ago. I was driving in the city and the engine light came on and a warning for engine power reduced came on. Car would not go over 30 miles and hour. It didn't happen again until 2 days ago its happed for both days on day it came on as i was entering the freeway. Had to pull over and turn my car on and off untill i could drive it again normally…
ODI 11185686
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
At least twice a day, while driving, i'll randomly get a message on my message board stating 'engine power reduced' and then my car will slow down. I'm unable to speed up, my engine light comes on and i have to find a safe spot to pull over, shut the car off and wait about 10-15 minutes before i can restart it. Once i restart it i can drive but my engine light remains on. I've taken it back to the dealership i got…
ODI 11183994
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
The vehicle displays/flashes quickly, stabili track system error (maybe not the exact words) and after a while the engine speed decreases. This has happened to me 3 times and two happened to be when i was driving on the highway going 70mph and the vehicle speed suddenly decreases to 30mph due with any warning.
ODI 11277447
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated and powered down without warning in traffic. The check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to autonation (500 washington boulevard, laurel, md 20707, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.
ODI 11184700
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle went into 'engine power decreased' unable to accelerate with the check engine light on as well as throttle sensor on. Took to dealer who checked all of the diagnostic codes and said it was fully operational. Again drove for about 1 month and same thing happened. Took it back in and chevrolet dealer said it was the accelerator pedal sensor. We replaced the sensor being a $200 part last week and again the…
ODI 11190128
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
For 2 years now i can be driving and i get a warning that the engine has been reduced only allowing the vehicle to go 25 mph. I was on the highway (81) and almost lost my life when the truck behind me almost didn't stop in time. I have been to the dealer and understand the part i need is back ordered with no indication as to when the part will come in and i cant get a replacement vehicle. I use my vehicle for work…
ODI 11176254
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
My malibu, purchased new in 2017, has 28170 miles on it. While driving on the highway i suddenly received a message saying that "engine power is reduced". Instantly my car stopped accelerating no matter how hard i pressed the gas, and rapidly decelerated. Again, on the highway. I had to coast to the shoulder and wait for a tow truck to take it to the dealership. This is a terrifying problem that seems to have…
ODI 11175838
Engine
When driving the engine lose power and the traction light and check engine light comes on. The car tell you that the engine is losing power. This keeps happening. I also have been into the dealership several times due to the check engine light keeps coming on.
ODI 11170488
Engine · Service Brakes · Visibility/Wiper
This vehicle has started up and stop on it's on while driving sitting at a red light also the pedal is getting air through it and the reduce engine light continues to come on
ODI 11192868
Engine
Engine power reduces sporadically while driving on highway and regular city streets. Initially issue happened once a week. Now it's happening and average of 3 times per day. When engine power reduces car will not accelerate more than 30mph which is dangerous on a highway. The more i use the car, the more frequent the issue is happening. I was informed by hessert chevrolet that it is a censor in my gas petal and the…
ODI 11180010
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the check engine and engine reduced indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to steve rayman chevrolet [redacted], located at 2155 cobb pkwy se, smyrna, ga 30080) where the technician performed a diagnostic test and replaced the throttle control cables; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 11282543
Engine
Bought vehicle new 12-5-17 and on 12-6-17 engine light while in motion on highway came on i was advice by service member at dealership that it was an emissions problem and it would fix itself. Engine light went away and then 10-11-18 in while in motion on street engine light came on and car decelerated in speed giving message engine power is reduced. Was going to take to dealership that following monday but the…
ODI 11153252
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet malibu. During cold weather, the charge air cooler became frozen. The vehicle was taken to pucklich chevrolet ([redacted], bismark, nd 58503) on several occasions where they replaced the charge air cooler, and heated and drained the replacement air cooler twice. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 19,796.
ODI 11203435
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Was driving with car in drive and car check engine light came on with traction signal stating 'reduced speeds'. Had to pull over and car would not go past 20 mph. Cut car on and off 3 times before the reduced speed signal went off. Was driving on the highway and it happened again and i immediately had to get off the highway because my kids were in the car.
ODI 11140314
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall: just purchased a used 2017 malibu premier in july 2018 with 26,000 miles on it and it is hesitating to start every morning. Each initial start there after the car starts right up after i've put 3000 miles on the car the engine jumps while holding break.
ODI 11131942
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Gear shifter gave out while driving. Almost got rear ended. Car shifted itself into neutral even though i shifted gears into park once i got to a safe place computer screen read neutral. Car would not turn off from accessory mode and said "shift to park" but it would not. Then when i tried to shift it jumped hard and you could see the engine jump as if it wasn't mounted properly. Was able to get to a safe place but…
ODI 11130920
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the vehicle lost power and stalled. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated and "engine power reduced" appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken twice to burkins chevrolet (273 e macclenny ave, macclenny, fl 32063, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the throttle cable needed to be blown out and the system needed to be…
ODI 11193643