2017 Chevrolet Malibu Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 19
- 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
- engine light · 7 records
- light came · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Car is burning more fuel than usual and it is hesitant to take off; like the turbo is no longer working.
ODI 11297980
Fuel/Propulsion System · Seat Belts · Service Brakes
Emgine reduced speed has been comin on for a while on most chevy models. The car immediately slows on the freeway during traffic and anywhere. The seatbelts do not always attach.
ODI 11290146
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
On november 27 ,my wife was driving the malibu at 55 mph on the highway when she experienced loss of engine power,down to 20 mph. . Traffic backed up and came to screeching slow down. She ferried for her safety and pulled over in heavy traffic. She shut engine off and restarted vehicle to continue drive home at no more than 30 mph. Contacted dealer and they could not get to it till following week. She did not drive…
ODI 11289343
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on a city street approaching a roundabout the engine warning light came on, the car reduced it's engine power, and the traction control sensor came on
ODI 11298040
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Engine light on continually and never went off; i drove to dealer who said the gas cap area of fuel line was leaking; needs to be replaced they said and tried to order it from gm but they do not have the part; they ordered the part and cannot tell me when it is coming. They could not advise me on the safety of this condition. I know someone who had a similar problem with their model car. Can i drive this or should…
ODI 11279239
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Intermittent issue while driving at highway speeds (70mph) car will pop up service stabilitrak error message on front display, the traction control light will illuminate, while cel begins flashing. At this time, car will lose power and speed will begin to fall. Continuing to depress accelerator in an attempt to maintain speed will cause car to shudder. Entire incident lasts only 1-2 minutes, before drivability…
ODI 11217361
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Engine light came on, lack of power to engine. Was driving 68 mph when it occurred on georgia 400. Car was taken to dealership, and diagnosed with a pedal sensor issue. The part is on back order because so many malibu's have this issue. This should be a recall issue
ODI 11185104
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
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
A traction control light came on then warning reduced power mode and engine light while car was in drive on highway 2 times
ODI 11176623
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Both mine and my wifes 2017 malibu goes in to reduce engine power mode with stability tack light on and service engine light on.and when it happens on the freeway car just drops to 25 miles an hour.very dangerous
ODI 11175862
Fuel/Propulsion System
My vehicle would not start. The starter would try and turn the engine over for 10 seconds then the starter would shut off. This happened on 3/7/18 and the vehicle was towed in for service. The fuel pump 'control module' was replaced at the dealership and i took posseion of the car on 3/10/18. On 3/12/18 the vehicle had the same issue with no fuel pressure and resulted in the car turning off while driving and i was…
ODI 11079116
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
CAR DO NOT ACCELERATE
ODI 11080378
Fuel/Propulsion System
After filling vehicle fully with fuel the fuel gauge does not register full. My dealership contacted gm and they said it is a "non-issue" but the dealership disagrees since they have had numerous vehicles with the same complaint.
ODI 11067381
Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving engine light came on called on star diagnostic said injector error same thing i had fixed on january 11th 2018
ODI 11066600
Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving engine light came on i called on star diagnostic revealed injector error
ODI 11066599
Fuel/Propulsion System
Inaccurate gas meter or other fuel components. The meter does not match the reading on the mychevrolet app. I just filled my tank until the pump stops and the meter reads full in my car. The app reads 78% thus i do not know how much gas i really have left. This has been an issue since the day i purchased my car on 12/10/2016. After 2 or 3 visits to my dealer, they fixed the problem after calibrating the meter months…
ODI 11048824
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I have a recurring emission issue diagnostic test code p2097 general motors has admitting to not knowing what is wrong with my vehicle. I purchased the vehicle brand new the emission issue is ongoing recurring and my vehicle is up for state inspection for which it will not pass, this issue began at mile 3007 i've owned the car for less than 2 years. The vehicle came without air conditioning for which it was equipped…
ODI 11220662