We will be happy to review your situation and determine if and how we can help. It keeps my car in the accessory start position thereby running the battery down if I cannot get it to recognize that the car is in park and the engine is shut off. ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHILE COASTING FROM HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD JERK RAPIDLY BACK AND FORTH ON ITS OWN. Furthermore, other drivers have reported scary incidents when they were driving on an expressway and suddenly lost engine power. The contact owns a 2017 chevrolet malibu. Has been meticulously serviced and maintained. Unfortunately, service either says they have rest it or can't find issues I describe. If you ignore the warning, and try to open the doors, it starts to honk at you. 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. Battery has been changed and sensor replaced but it still hasn't fixed the issue. Please let me know about this as we continue to drive the car. 2. Ever since I purchased my car I have had many issues under 36,000 miles. I was barely able to get the car to the off ramp I was approaching. Consumer Reports. No code returned " however they have changes that cell everytime I take it in for service. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The radio's sound stopped working after that. I filed a bbb claim to help resolve the ongoing problems with the vehicle. This is the 3rd time that the time the car will be taken to the dealership for the car to have the vacuum pump replaced, due to almost being in a major accident the 2nd time in the middle of a 4 way intersection because the brakes went out and the vehicle had to be towed. I was driving on an expressway when the check engine light came on and the following message: "reduced engine power." Cant turn off car. My vehicle would not start. I was on a regular city street but am worried when I return to work after my vacation I will get stranded. My car is still fairly new with only 35k miles. My brakes was hard to press while I was on. At first it seemed to happen when it was raining, but on dry days no problems. I drove the car immediately to the local dealer, who said I needed an appointment to have it checked. Additionally receiving codes for reduced engine power/speed reduction while driving and frequent messages of "shift to park," when already parked. Do I have any options? Back in the 1st week of january 2019 I experienced the first major issue. So they ended up replacing the pedal and "fixing" the problem. The failure mileage was 62,000. I went to nearest car mechanic and the mechanic told me it was safe that's normal and it was safe so I proceeded to goto work the next day. I drive highway at 65-80mph and the car gets that reduced power light and car slows to 20 mph and won't accelerate past 20mph. When economic stop happens I'm alerted and car turns off and electric wipes out n comes back on!! It is happening often now and I don't know why. The steering has went "loose" on about 12 to 14 occasions. This is a known issue by chevy, according to gmauthority. When I got out of the vehicle to see why this was happening, I immediately adjusted the seat to the rear position. Tab1. I purchased a 2017 chevy malibu last week. This is extremely dangerous and takes you a long time to get home when you can only go 30 mph or less because of the "reduced engine power" limit. Shifting into park, transmission control assembly. BATTERY WAS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD AND FUEL WAS 1/3 TANK. The 2nd time dead battery occured was last june 2019 only, dealer also replaced the battry. If the driver has only a light foot on the break petal he/she could hit the car in front. The contact owns a 2017 chevrolet malibu. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000. Car is saying 'engine power reduced'. Vehicle went into 'engine power decreased' unable to accelerate with the check engine light on as well as throttle sensor on. My car has lost speed and would not accelerate over 2nd gear on 2 different occasions. I turned on my hazard lights and proceeded driving and made my way home because I didn't want to be stranded. My chevrolet malibu is a little over a year old. Was driving to work at 5:00 am today and merged onto a busy highway. The car was parked and off in our driveway for 15 minutes -horn started went out saw smoke called 911 and by the time back at front door flames from front end. I had my pistons and all that replaced back in 2019, I have also had the battery replaced 3 times since getting this vehicle as that is what gm recommended. The contact activated the left turn signal and it failed to turn off and continued blinking once the turn was completed. If I can show that the windshield does not meet federal glass standards perhaps they might help with the added cost of replacement. And with some appliances, such as ranges, grills and other pieces powered by gas, hiring a pro is a smart safety . The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the vehicle lost motive power and electrical power. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, after the auto start, the fuel-saving feature was activated, the vehicle was hesitant to restart. 2007-2009 GMC Chevrolet Sierra Silverado 1500 Service Repair Manual. The vehicle was taken to an independent. 3) engine light has come on and off since I purchased the car. Eventually the car built enough momentum to shift out of 2nd. Our 2017 Cadillac XT5 has driven us NUTS with the Start-Stop for 3 . CTS 2017 XT5 2017 Chevrolet Cruze 2016 Equinox 2018 2018 Malibu 2017 GMC Acadia 2017 2018 Terrain 2018 Involved Region or Country North America and N.A. Each time if I turn the car off and then wait a few seconds and start it again, the reduced engine power display is gone and I dont have anymore immediate issues with it, sometimes for days or weeks at a time. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. I'm thinking people have died because of this issue - it is so unsafe!!!! I still have the original paperwork. The contact owns a 2017 chevrolet malibu. Customer reviews and photos may be available to help you make the right purchase decision! Dealer replaced the battery which I paid even though I thought it should be within warranty. 2nd scenario/incident:when at a full stop at an upward steep road after I release the break and accelerate the message "steering assist is reduced, drive with care" will appear on the dash and the car will not move forward it will roll backward until the break is pressed it will stop rolling back. Later, come to find out, this car was recalled for "pre ignition issues", so they issued me a refund for the cost of those "repairs". You will see in the pictures I have tried to repair the broken plastic on the break light with an epoxy mix. Took car to dealership, and discovered throttle position sensor to be faulty, cursory research on internet provided multiple examples of issue among other owners. No warning no nothing just turns off. The contact stated she was able to jump start the vehicle and the vehicle operated normally. The car is not even 2 years old. I am looking for a remedy that is safe for both me and my children. It turns out the problem is with the vacuum pump associated with that part of the car. Why didn't somebody do something? As for the adaptive cruise, it happens while in motion. GM Is Finally Addressing the Annoying Issue in the GMC Acadia and Chevy The dealer cannot find the problem. Had we been in front of a big rig we would have been crush from the backseat as fast as the speed declined. Three of the wheels are worn out down the middle only. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. Shift to park when placing car in park which does not allow vehicle to fully power off. I have not yet taken it in for inspection as it just began this week. The accelerator pedal was replaced and the failure was remedied; however, the failure recurred approximately eight months later. I was on my way to do laundry at the laundry mat. I took it to autozone for a diagnosis and it's the throttle pedal position being farther apart than allowed. I was driving straight at 47mph on a major street in denver and the check engine light came on. My engine light also came on. 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Review - Consumer Reports No one called me back and the engine light went out . The failure mileage was approximately 67,000. Afterwards, the vehicle was not able to be driven over 20 mph. At cost of 499. Third brake light brakes when car is lifted or jacked, causes safety issue and concern. It says shift to park which drains the battery because the car never really shuts off. *tr. PDF Service Bulletin Bulletin No.: 15-NA-087 Date: February, 2019 Ive had to pull over on the highway. My car will randomly go into engine reduced power mode causing my car to drop from whatever speed I'm at to 30-40mph, almost causing an accident. The contact stated that while her daughter was at a red light, the engine failed to start-up upon depression of the accelerator as the stop/start feature failed to operate as needed. Chevy has yet to handle the issue and like most cars it's not covered on warranty so because chevy has put out a faulty product we are being punished with high mechanical costs. Took to dealer and with extended warranty had to pay 0 deductible for a fix that I have heard many are having with the 2016 and 2017 year model gm products. The contact stated that after shifting to park, the vehicle continues to move and the shift to p warning light illuminated. I did bring this to the attention of the chevrolet dealer who replaced the windshield, and the glass company that supplied the windshield. This is serious. Vehicle is continuously in the shop. VEHICLE WAS LEAKING INTO CABIN THROUGH THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT CAUSED BY A FAULTY GASKET. 5 to 12. No speed. I was driving on the interstate and the dashboard said engine loss of power. Repair is upwards of 00-00. The vin was not available. The files I am including are from the day of injury (11/11/17) and after stitches (11/13/17). Nothing different. There was no alert prior to this happening and a vehicle behind me had to quickly go around me. Initially issue happened once a week. Then the check engine light came. AFTER TRIP OF A FEW MILES AND AFTER TURNING OFF THE START/STOP(KEYLESS) SWITCH, THE SCREEN MESSAGED THAT THE REMOTE KEY WAS NOT DETECTED, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS STILL IN THE CAR. BOTH TIMES I HAD BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY FOR ABOUT 15-20 MILES AND COMPLETED THE TRIPS. No lights. There was no check engine or anything. Loss of power while driving, have to pull over because it won't go above 20 mph, traction light comes on. This car is a POS. The shifter will get not recognize it's in park. Had it hooked up to a machine and was told it was my accelerator which apparently is a issue in the 2017 malibu's, The third brake light leaks water and has been leaking water evident by water marks on the vehicles head liner, Within 1 year I bought brand new hybrid malibu car from chevy dealer, I had experienced dead 12v battery. Thanks. The contact stated that the automatic start/stop feature intermittently failed to operate as needed and the vehicle would shut off while at a complete stop. 2016 Malibu. I have learned that if I get a bit more aggressive (jam the shifter into park) it tends to work although I'm not sure how long that will last without causing additional issues. Since this issue occurred multiple times, I've been on highways, side streets, and stationary at traffic signals which have all posed safety risks. Sometimes I have to put my car in drive again before putting it in park, waiting a couple minutes, and then it finally recognizes it's in park. Almost got rear ended. *bf*jb. I purchased this vehicle back in august 2018. An update that only a gm facility can do. WHEN EXITING OFF THE FREEWAY TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE CAR. You then have to turn car on and off until message goes away. We have brought it to dealer several times about this with no advise. When you stop and shift it to park and then turn the vehicle off, it will come up with a warning to "shift to park". The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. I do have a good technical understanding of optical transmission and reflectance, as I am a retired optometrist. Cannot put the car into park, have to fiddle with the shifter to get the car to turn off, drains my battery. As I was driving in a 45 mph two-lane road, the car in front of me wanted to turn left and when I stepped on the brake pedal, it was stiff. Seems to be bushings wearing out and is a well known problem. The car shifted in to gears and accelerated. It typically takes 3 repeats of this before the car finally allows me to shut it off. When shutting off vehicle, will get an alert to put vehicle in park. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred twice. 2010 GM Chevrolet Cruze Body Repair Manual. I have talked to gm and they said they are the same, but as you see they are not the same. Could possibly get in an accident from this. *tr, Engine light has been on and off for the pass year. 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Risk of Major Repair In the next 12 mos, assuming typical miles & conditions. My wife's 2010 glk 350 mercedes was included in the takata airbag recall, needless to say that was a nervous time for us. The manufacturer was notified. This is a safety hazard because the vehicle will not turn off and will continue to use the vehicle's battery unless the "shift to park" message is cleared from the dash board. The accelerator pedal position sensor failed causing reduced engine power mode. If my spouse did not clear the "shift to park" message, my spouse would have risked having a dead battery after the doctor's appointment and would have had to call for a ride home or walk in weather with heat indices in the mid-90 degree f. The "shift to park" message has showed up on the dashboard with increased frequency over the past several weeks and chevy should issue a recall to remedy this issue at no cost to consumers. Chevy Transmission Problems: A Comprehensive Guide - YOUCANIC When vehicle is engaged in auto stop, it stalls out completely or bucks forward when at a complete stop(sign or red light). Vehicle has multiple times a day "reduced engine power" error displayed and will suddenly stall anywhere in traffic causing dangerous situations. It's by far from that. We are Lemberg Law, a Consumer Law Firm" smalltext="Lemberg Law is a consumer law firm helping victims of bad manufacturing and run-arounds from auto companies. At 6:30 am in the morning when it's still dark, this is going to cause a car crash sooner or later. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED, BUT NEVER STALLED. Always the same outcome "we don't know how to fix it". Steering issue happens whenever it feels like it. I safely moved vehicle to shoulder and turned off and restarted vehicle. While operating the vehicle, the driver's side turn signal failed to work, the windows would intermittently operate, and the headlights shut off. The car power went into low mode. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer but was unable to duplicate the failure. In the same month on 2- 9-1818, I went to go pickup my dad who is an experience semi-truck driver and he was 2 hours away. Car goes from 70 to 40 on the highway. Still paying the bank for it.. The contact paid for the repairs out of pocket. Click on other model year to view more problems: NHTSA Complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. Car shuts off completely while driving-the car goes dead de-energized completely. Chevy keeps telling me its a oil pressure issue now their saying it may be a oil gasket. To new of a car to have issues this early. Vehicle has "reduced engine power" multiple times error displayed and will stall anywhere in traffic causing dangerous situations. The contact called van chevrolet (100 nw vivion rd, kansas city, mo 64118, (816) 527-8564), but no assistance was offered. My repair cost at a gm dealer was 1. This is generally meant for low traction situations and okay for short term use but wouldn't want to do that all of the time. November 2018, I was in a car accident where a vehicle was making an illegal u-turn in the middle of clifton road, as I was coming down clifton road in the turning lane and t-boned my vehicle causing front end damage to the front passenger side of my vehicle. I purchased the vehicle in 2018 with 20,000 miles on it. After about 20 minutes remote key operation returned. This feature should not be allowed on any vehicle. Nhtsa. It will cause the battery to drain faster, the starter to go faster due to starting the car over and over. Both service teams never resolving the issue. A bunch of codes came up. I signed off on one contract then I was called in and was told some of my signature didnt do through and now its showing I canceled the extended warranty which I never did. I then turned my car on and off again. I PLACED MY CAR IN PARK AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal malfunctioned and was repaired twice. The contact stated she had to disconnect the battery to reset the software and warning light. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled at an intersection. 1. I have all the paperwork for all the work that has been done to this car which is crazy since it's a new car. Thankfully I wasnt driving on a highway or anything but this was very dangerous and alarming to me. 9 Brakes Failed problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Failure Date: 06/03/2019 Vehicle was traveling at 65mph on a highway. And the steering assist started last week. While driving 25 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the engine and the vehicle began to stall. Fixed 2019. Asked by GuruTLCCN Jun 28, 2018 at 04:12 PM about the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LS FWD. After looking into this there a multiple people with the same car and same issues, but no recall or investigation has been started. So the car remained off for close to 5 minutes. 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 UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE AGAIN. Cruising to work on I-93 in concord, nh traveling around 70 mph and it just lost power again!!! Twice this week as I would come to a stop light a notification would come up in the dashboard saying something regarding the steering assist and all of my lights would come on inside the dashboard then the car would shut off I don't exactly know what causes it so turn back on but I would turn it on and off and the first couple times it would just click then all of a sudden it'll crank back up. Power engine reduced indicator warning across screen- now it will not even run 20 miles without bogging down to 20mph with no warning- their is a recall on it it was and always is in motion when this occurs. *tr. It may work for 3 miles, then completely shut down. FURTHERMORE, OTHER DRIVERS HAVE REPORTED SCARY INCIDENTS WHEN THEY WERE DRIVING ON AN EXPRESSWAY AND SUDDENLY LOST ENGINE POWER. Although my vehicle was fixed, it is a temporary solution at best. I restarted it after a minute and the traction light went off but the check engine light remained on. Html their website also says that the car should have the 6t45 transmission in it. Brian Jones spent more than 20 years working as an ASE Certified Master Tech and Parts Specialist at multiple dealerships. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and the traction control and check engine warning indicators illuminated. To acquire a service manual for any Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac vehicle, visit their website.2007 Chevrolet Captiva Body Service Repair Manual. I could have the gas peddle to the floor and it won't accelerate. Always issues with throttle body and pcm. History listing reference #xxxxxxxxx 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. I won't say the rest but if there are any injuries or the worst I have documented everything through my dealership. The contact then took the vehicle to johnson motor company of south carolina (490 jefferson davis hwy, graniteville, sc 29829) where they repaired the vehicle for a defective pcv hose. They did not have any and said it maybe months because of this big problem. Doing more research lead me to the class action lawsuit which has been by rothschild v. General motors llc, case no. If any sensor is bad it already gets displayed by the check engine light. It turned on , battery is new as of 3 months ago , took car to garage. The failure mileage was 19,796. I assumed it was just a computer glitch or issue, until now at about 35k miles, on the same trip, the check engine light came on with the same "engine power reduced" warning came on. The vehicle mileage since the repair is under 30k. I was in the middle of rush hour traffic. I was traveling in my vehicle on the highway going at least 65 to 75 mph and all of a sudden my vehicle beats two or three times and across the screen came the words 'reduce engine speed'. While driving on highway, engine light came on with signal for service stabilink, and engine power is reduced on dashboard. To disable the auto stop in your 2016- 2019 Malibu, turn car off. The vehicle was taken to victory lane chevrolet in fort myers, florida, and the service technician told us that the issue had nothing to do with the engine or transmission as the vehicle message stated, but a problem with the braking system's vacuum. While driving in heavy interstate traffic my vehicle began to idle roughly and cut off twice in traffic. Engine shuts off while driving and sometimes will not restart. The contact was informed that the entire engine needed to be replaced. How to Reboot Your Car's Infotainment System - Consumer Reports Again, on the highway. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 10 mph, lost power, and the check engine indicator illuminated. Chevrolet Malibu owners have reported 83 problems related to engine shut off without warning (under the engine and engine cooling category). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Fred9505 Registered Its not the first time it happens , it has happened a few times. The issue should stop when the Bluetooth activity stops. Was not illuminating at that time when I attempted to shift gears. This is a known problem with many gm vehicles and if you leave the car like this, it will drain your battery. The time is attached also. Jeep Clutch Recall Involves Gladiator and Wrangler SUVs, read stories from drivers who praise our work. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at undisclosed speeds, without warning as the brake pedal was depressed the vehicle accelerated forward independently. Write a comment below to share online. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. When I called them this morning I was told by a service technician that multiple customers have brought their cars in for the same issue.
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