2018 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems
- 43
- 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 43 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine power · 10 records
- check engine · 10 records
- engine light · 10 records
- power reduced · 7 records
- light came · 6 records
- very dangerous · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 22 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
I bought my car a few weeks ago, my check engine light come on and off i have a certified warranty. The warning that pops is when i start my car say 'reduce engine power' and it messes with my lights as well as my gas pedal to where i can't go. It's very dangerous, especially when on the highway.
ODI 11209720
Engine
Car will lose power when driving. I was turning left crossing traffic and it lost power. Car would not accelerate for 3 seconds essentially it felt like the car stalled even though it was still running. I have had this happen 3 other times as well.
ODI 11209631
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The vehicle loses power after warming up. Vehicle sputters during acceleration and sometimes will not accelerate at all. This almost caused me to get into an accident as i pulled out and pressed the accelerator and the car would not move. There are no lights or codes present. According to online forums there is a tsb for this (19-na-32); it needs to be a safety recall...this is very dangerous.
ODI 11208830
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I bought the vehicle in april 2019 with 14,000 miles on it. Since then, the vehicle experiences low power/hesitation at low speeds. This is especially evident when turning/pulling out onto an intersection from a stop. There is no acceleration at all. I took it to the dealer & test drove it with the mechanic. During the drive, the car displayed the symptoms. However, when the mechanic drove it himself, he could not…
ODI 11218059
Electrical System · Engine
I've had the car for about 54 days as of today and at 47 days into owning the car, it is starting to shut off completely in the middle of traffic while stationary when the auto-off shuts the engine off and i would have to wait at least 20 mins minimum until the car would start again. While trying to start the car, it would say battery needs recharge/service stabilitrak. Since having this issue the a/c also stopped…
ODI 11195764
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated while driving. Once the engine was restarted, "reduced power" appeared on the instrument panel. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to serra chevrolet ([redacted], southfield, mi 48034, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but the test could not read the codes. The dealer performed a system update.…
ODI 11190206
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes
I was recently getting on the highway in my 2018 malibu and had absolutely noooo engine power for acceleration! Luckily i was able to get onto the median before i was rear ended by the fast moving cars! Simultaneously the 'engine power reduced', 'service traction control', and 'the 'transmission' service lights came on! Then as i was getting off the highway at the next exit, i went to stop at the light and i had…
ODI 11195969
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I have had this car 6 months and it has been serviced 3 times for the same issue. While in motion the vehicle does not accelerate properly. When pulling out in traffic with the gas pushed down it slows and then lunges. It also can happen when going with the speed of traffic. (feels like it's slipping). The first time they found pump plunger damage and loose pin in fuel cam follower. The second time they reprogrammed…
ODI 11184780
Engine · Power Train
Purchased 2018 chevy malibu with 4,200 but new due to it being a dealer courtesy car on 12/18/18, on 1/7/19 the car would not accelerate while stationary in a parking lot attempting to pull out of the parking spot. I put the car in park and when shifting back to drive the transmission slammed into gear and the accelerator barely responded and the car revved to over 5,000 rpm's. I took into superior chevrolet on…
ODI 11209997
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Car was not accelerating would not go past 20mphtook to dealer ship took 2 months to figure out it was the knock sensor and also the ecm were out mind you my car had less than 6k miles i'm the first and only owner of it! I bought this car from don ringler with 4 miles. My car was on the high way when this happen.
ODI 11184634
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the engine stalled while driving 25 mph. The steering indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact experienced the engine failure several times. The vehicle was taken to ourisman chevrolet of marlow heights ([redacted], marlow heights, md 20748, [redacted]) to be diagnosed and the following failure codes were found: 1119835548,…
ODI 11269421
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Bought this car brand new in august 2018. When i drive it sometimes it looses power when i'm driving from a stop or while picking up speed and it doesn't matter if it's on the freeway or on the street. The only way i can describe it is it's like the transmission gets stuck in a high gear and slowly builds speed up. It is very dangerous to drive it like this.
ODI 11155526
Engine
This is the third time this instance has occured. The vehicle dash stated "reduced engine power" and the check engine light appears. This slows the vehicle to an almost complete stop. Luckily i have either been in traffic, in a parking lot and a green light when this happens but this is an issue. I am in motion.
ODI 11151423
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I bought this car brand new 9/28/2018 with 2 miles on it. Every once in a while the car will stick at 3400 rpm's, making almost no power, while trying to accelerate. The car will do this from a stop or trying to pass a car. Brought to dealer for 4 days, they couldn't duplicate the issue as it doesn't happen all the time(eye roll) it is a major safety concern as it will give you a false sense of security when moving…
ODI 11153410
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
My car is lagging when i come from a complete stop. It sputters at times when i accelerate. My car is also making a vibration noise when i accelerate, slow down, turning, on highway, city streets and when i'm coasting. This start happening when my vehicle reached 13,000 miles. I almost got into four accidents due to this issue. There need to be a recall asap! I'm pretty sure that is not going to be one until someone…
ODI 11229048
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the automatic stop feature caused the vehicle to stop while in motion. While the vehicle was stopped, it would stall. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to zeigler chevrolet schaumburg (1230 e golf rd, schaumburg, il 60173, [redacted]), but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.…
ODI 11099540
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
The first time the vehicle shut off was cruising out of a parking lot, it did so for a split second. The next time was at my house, i needed to go run to the store. I tried starting it. It said "shift to park" but i was in park. Then it said "service stabilitrack system", and then something along the lines of "power steering service required". I waited and tried for hours and then eventually called for a tow truck.
ODI 11119999
Electrical System · Engine
I was driving my 2018 chevy malibu ls that i haven't owned for more then 30 days and my check engine light came on in the driveway when i started it up to let it warm since it was winter so i took it to christenson chevrolet in highland indiana and the code u01b0 came up which is the battery sensor module and the dealer told me there is no fix for it and engineering is looking into it and the paperwork they gave me…
ODI 11078434