The vehicle was towed to the local body shop. The low fuel light comes on first. I can't and could not speed up. Would not accelerate above 20mph. None of the issues associated with my car has been recalled and I don't understand why . He stated his friend had the same thing happen on his malibu. On 1 lane roads in the area where I reside there's no safe place to pull over. The engine was sputtering & the steering felt tight & it felt like it was stalling, with a green turn arrow I risked crossing the highway & was able to safely park in the community's rec center. The manufacturer was called, but the contact was unable to speak with a representative. I have made this complaint to general motors, prior to this latest event on 4/5/2020, my complaint had been dismissed. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000. Not only that, this engine takes the Camaro from 0-100 km/h in about 6.3 seconds. With no engine light on. I'm hoping they find out the problem and fix it with out a hassle since it's still under warranty. After expecting the issue was fixed and wouldnt happen again, I am extremely fearful for my safety (and those around me) in this car. Since then this car but our lives at risk two times. We bought a new battery and everything was fine until today were it happened again. The contact stated while driving 5 mph, when she noticed the bug guard of the sunroof was disconnected. Tire low warning reset for all tires continue to come on, battery dies brought car to dealer they sai it had only 1 recall an it was fixed. (recall issue that was looked at but never resolved). The major problem is that the car has some sort of power issue that has been recognized by the chevrolet dealerships that I have taken it to but it still has not been fixed. Luckily I have no been rear ended yet, but this is a serious issue and is frequent with 2018 malibu's according to several online articles. I then have to go through each gear and jiggle the shifter numerous times to get it to turn off the vehicle. The shift caused the bougie wheelfor the serpintine belt to rub a hole in the radiator belt. AT ANY GIVEN TIME, WHEN VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND SHIFT LEVER SET TO PARK, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SCREEN DISPLAYS A SHIFT TO PARK MESSAGE EVEN WITH THE LEVER SET TO THE PARK POSITION. I have just seen all of the messages about these issues and people coming out of hundreds of dollars to fix it. I've looked up this issue and there is a recall on malibu's 2016-2018. While not every electrical system seems monumental, they sure can be a pain to deal with. Car has 6300 miles on it. However, since the delayed acceleration is intermittent and when it occurs, the delay is not consistent, the merging vehicle could potentially be rear-ended by a heavy truck resulting in severe injury or death. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The car stalls while I'm driving on highways regular streets turning no check engine light car full tank proper oil levels etc. The notice stated: "this condition can cause the engine to stall at speed and without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.' Write a comment below to share online. The vehicle started to decelerate with the engine power reduced message displayed while the accelerator pedal was being depressed. Additionally, while driving approximately 80 mph, the vehicle stalled. Yes. Luckily, I was not far from an exit that we could find a safe place to park. Extremely frustrating and annoying. Then before this the car moved so slow it hardly took off. Thank you for your feedback. They told me that there were two options as to what it could be, so I paid for the first option that gm recommended they do first. **tr consumer stated the car was deemed totaled from our insurance company. Next radomly wont restart from auto start. Engine power reduced. Something isn't right and no one wants to take responsibility. This is the second time this same exact thing has happened to me same messages popped up so I took it to the dealer and codes p0300 came out and p050d came out . I immediately parked the car in a parking space behind the mobil and exited the car. The vehicle was not repaired. While attempting to merge onto the highway, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. Vehicle is not registering in park, when gear shifter is in park. When this happens, the car's speed reduces to ~25 mph and it's incredibly hard to accelerate past that. Repairs took 2 weeks, plate replacement and software re-load to fix. I pressed the push start and it turned on but wouldn't start. it went back to normal shortly after that but then randomly steering issues started happening. About a month later the Stabilitrak light came on again with the flashing engine light except this time the light stopped flashing and remained on so i took it to a shop and they said the engine had a misfire. I was driving in a neighborhood about 15 mph. Sound off and share your experience with other visitors in the comment box below. Their technician took over a week to figure out what was wrong; eventually they replaced the ecm but still had problems. This was in September 2020. They reduce speeds to very low numbers even on the freeway, when yielding to turn left the car won't go but will drift into oncoming traffic, and many times the car won't shut off. I WAS DRIVING MY 2018 CHEVY MALIBU LS THAT I HAVENT 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 SHOWS THEY HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH THE 2017 AND 2018 MODELS AND NO FIX YET. I was driving down the interstate doing 74 miles an hour when all of a sudden the car jerked and started slowing down. My vehicles as in park. I did report this to the local hertz customer service person and she said they would look at it. Symptom: after parking and shutting off engine, message is displayed "shift to park" and car dings and lights and electronics will not turn off. This car was bought new in august of 2018. This is happening just driving around the city on straight roads. I was scared to death somebody was going to rear end me at 60mph. The vehicle was not repaired. Still waiting for response ; its been 10 days. In the meantime, you are welcome to call us right away at 855-301-2100. Car won't go pass 30mph could hear the engine trying to accelerate but struggling too. I noticed the warning engine light was still there but the traction light weren't there no more. During the drive, the car displayed the symptoms and I was told it is because of the '6 speed automatic transmission and also the auto stop'. It's usually caused by a power reduction in your Silverado, and it automatically goes away after a while. I was unable to accelerate at normal highway speeds even after turning off and restarting car. I also have a problem where the car prompts a shift to park, even though my car is in park. Vehicle has acted up several times since dealer visit. Ive lost 2 days of work so far and now im really terrified of how this will go. While driving approximately 45-50 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle hesitated. Displays "shift to park" message when the shifter is in the park position and it won't let you turn the car off. Every once in a while the car will stick at 3400 rpm's, making almost no power, while trying to accelerate. Our malibu won't shift into park. The second time they reprogrammed exam with latest ca liberations. In some cases, the 2018 model's transmission has overheated and left drivers stranded. I have video and witnesses. The contact owns a 2018 chevrolet malibu. So it registers the unlock and locking mechanism but nothing else sometimes. My vehicle slowed down to only 20 miles in the middle of traffic and wouldn't pick of speed. The vehicle was sent into the shop for repair four times and I continue to get a shift to park alert on dashboard after the repairs and warranty has passed I was asked to pay for the repairs when the dealership has serviced the car for over a week each time stating they couldn't find the repair light I have contacted gm about the issue this is an act of consumer abuse I would like to be contacted on this matter, The car is going slow when you put it on drive a jumps then when you press on the gas it goes real slow then it kicks in at a faster level but when am at like 30 mlp it jenks as if it wants to lock on me. Im scared to drive my own car. Transmission Leak: Common causes include cracked fluid lines, leaky seals, a bad gasket, a broken drain plug, damaged torque converter pump or faulty transmission pan. !Reduced Engine Power!! The second time I received a notification that there was an issue with the "electronic drivetrain" and needed to take it in for service. Once I put my hands back on the wheel it stops. Give us our money back a different vehicle or unlimited Rosie warranty. Upon investigation, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign number: 19v642000 (electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, engine) which he linked to the failure. This car had recalls at the time of purchase and never disclosed the recall information. In the meantime picking my daughter up from work pulled out thought I did something wrong until I saw something say shift to park. Another alert with the first letter s comes on but it turns off so fast I can't see what the word is. We keep maintenance up on our car and this is the only constant issue we have that cannot be fixed. I took the malibu to multiple gm service departments, and none of the mechanics could come up with a reason why all those systems failed simultaneously, and multiple mechanics all said it was either the brake booster or the master cylinder. Sometimes when the throttle pedal is depressed, the vehicle accelerates very slowly, with no noticeable sputtering, no gear change and does not kick into acceptable acceleration (I have not tested the vehicle for a long period of time when it had this response so acceleration might eventually kick in). Also when I go from drive to reverse it does not change gear smoothly sometimes it will jerk the entire car and make a loud noise as I'm putting into reverse. I've been on the highway where the speed slow down drastically cars coming behind me! Very scary! Maybe a selection on the "was there a crash" and "was there an injury or fatality?" By the time I reached out to emergency services and they got to the location, the car was completely on fire. I've had multiple situations where I could've been in accidents. Our full frames for 1961-1966 Chevrolet & GMC C10 trucks fasten to the cab & bed the same way your stock frame does. It is very dangerous to drive it like this. Used part 84687729 control and 84733196 harness. Because gm doesn't cover it , I told them it was less then a year that it was repaired and they should repair it because if it was fixed right it shouldn't happen again less then a year after it was fixed. This can be a very frustrating issue when you are trying to get to work on time but can't get your' car to shut off and if it wont by the end of the day your' battery is dead. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated prior to the crash. I was fortunate nobody was around me so I put all the weight of my body on the pedal to stop the car at the light. When placing my car in park, a warning comes on that my car is not in park which then causes me to be unable to turn the vehicle off. I contacted the local chevy dealer and they say that there are other car owners complaining about it. Additionally, the contact stated that the third brake light was not properly secured in place. The most recently reported issues are listed below. And it turn off at stop lights and when does the gas saving shut off, it doesn't turn back over. Unable to accelerate. Common transmission problems in the 2018 Silverado can include automatic transmission slipping, hard shifts, and transmission shuddering. Dealership placed new battery & it went away for about a week then returned while driving in the 45 mph range, reduced engine power, then slow acceleration from a stop sign. Drivers who get behind the wheel of the 2018 model might expect that same kind of performance, but find an interesting surprise instead. Sometimes, when the throttle pedal is depressed acceleration is immediate and the vehicle performs acceptably with a smooth and consistent rate of acceleration. It acted like it was not changing gears. I've read up on this and did my research this has been going on since 2016-2018 malibu vehicles. I did some research about the car ( I should have before I bought it) and found out about a problem with the ecm. I have replaced the wire harness or transition switch where my shifter is located. According to a service bulletin provided by gm bulletin #19-na-182 august 2019. Drivers seat will not move forward or backwards. I'm concerned with there not being some sort of housing inside the valve cover cupping the side of cam that meets vacuum pump to shield engine components from metal pieces incase vac pump broke into pieces since vacuum pump isn't part of the engine itself and the torque of cam shaft up against the gear on vac pump is very high, the expectation of parts braking off is highly likely, and there nothing protecting your engine from those fragments.. Shift to park appears when car is definitely in park already. The failure mileage was approximately 2,141. *bf. Again I take it back to the certified dealership and once again he resets the code!!! After turning on my heater and driving the car 10 minutes the car caught fire. Son was driving my 2018 malibu with 90,000 miles. The vehicle seems to be in 'park' however, battery power to the vehicle remains and will not shut off. The vehicle crashed into the center median causing damage to the vehicle. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v642000 (electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, engine). This will be my 3rd time taking my vehicle in for this same issue. Sergei Lemberg, Esq., is the Connecticut attorney responsible for this advertisement. P2138 throwing off code and goes into engine reduce power mode it's dangerous. dodge 6 speed manual transmission Neon dodge 2005 2003 chrysler 2006 I really could have died.. Each time another part was replaced numerous malibu owners are experiencing this terror and nothing is being done. California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. The dealership service rep not only confirmed the defect, but also confirmed that the issue persists across multiple gm models yet no recall exists. Called dealership didn't get through to service but guy said he would get my number & have someone call, no one did. And it keeps comming back after days. Have you had a bad experience too? Seat is locked in the forward position and will not move backwards. I cant afford it right now. Warning message states steering assist reduced drive with care" what was a brand new 2018 chevrolet malibu purchased in 2019 is now unsafe and inoperable. I put the car in drive and it went forward. This is a serious safety issue as I've almost been hit multiple times by oncoming traffic. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. I'm not understanding why I got excellent gas mileage from the car during the first 6000 miles and now it fluctuates on city roads and is awful on the interstate. My very first encounter was on a major highway (I-270) the car has been serviced (per recall) on two separate occasions. The contact's grandson owns a 2018 chevrolet malibu. Every day you get in your car and wonder if today is the day you die because your vehicle failed to perform at a critical moment. And did it once last week with no massage display. I do some research and noticed on not the only driver with this problem they tell me I can still drive it but nobody told me pieces of the pump could damage the engine also so what do I do now, My vehicle acts as if it doesnt want to start after being at a red light or stop sign when my feet is released off the break it takes a few seconds to start back up. Turn signal switch failure is a common complaint about 1997-2006 and 2010 Chevrolet Malibus. Car suddenly stops and takes several minutes to turn back on. If I was in the right lane I am sure a collision would have occured as traffic would not have allowed me to get to the shoulder. The only thing that temporarily fixes the car is pulling over, turning the entire car off, then turning it back on. Drivers describe problems such as the brakes making squeaky noises, leaking fluid, and even failing entirely, resulting in crashes. 'engine being reduced' popped up while I was driving on the highway. 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Reliability Ratings Our reliability score is based on the J.D. I have two jobs so I do spend a lot of time driving and this is scary not knowing if my car is truly safe to be on the road. I am beyond disgusted with this car. Sat there a few minutes couldnt get ahold of anyone because its the middle of the night!! The issues with the 8-speed GM transmission are two-fold. Very weird. Can't go more than 30 mph. This will happen on the highway an in the city but is more pronounced on the highway. Problem has remained for approximately a month. For example, when entering a freeway with heavy trucks traveling at 75 mph or more, the driver of a vehicle with intermittent delayed acceleration would not know if it would be safe to merge into traffic. From october to current my vehicle has been doing everything that was stated in the recall which lead me to believe that they never changed the part. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated and flashing. When put in park a message shows shift to park. This creates a safety issue as that the brakes stop working and it takes an extreme amount of pressure for the car to stop. Transmission Control Module? | Chevrolet Malibu Forums I hope I don't have to pay for the repair. The car has 60000 miles on it. The indicator just came on right before this happened. This was suggested for the 2016 malibu which had a recall. I pulled into a dealership to see if I could get the vehicle looked at. The vehicle loses power after warming up. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that their vehicle was not included in any recall. I restarted my car and still had the message. The car will not lock and battery will die down if you can't get it to sense that the car is in park. The contact towed the vehicle to a fourth local dealer ed morse sawgrass chevrolet service center (14401 w sunrise blvd, sunrise, fl 33323:(888) 366-8808) and the mechanic was also unable to duplicate the failure. Class action law suite may be in the process with multiple models. Safety concern: though transmission can be verified as being in park, electronics will not shut down, thereby potentially allowing the electrical system to drain battery and not allowing car to be started when needed. I had plenty of time to make it if I would've been in any other vehicle. While driving the vehicle in motion, I lost power and received message in message box that states, engine power is reduced. Honda civic 2012-2015: problems, fuel economy, engine, interior photos . I've brought the car in for the same thing engine power reduced and they never were able to fix has been going on since february of 2019. After 2 months of having this car the check engine light would come on and after the stabilitrak light would come on which reduced the speed of the car . Check in light is on. The contact was unable to veer to the side of the road. I've been working directly with jr who I constantly contact and he does not follow up at all or call me back like he says he would and the issue continues to happen and he is very aware of it for my initial review. *tr, I was driving on the freeway when I was forced to go over a cardboard box that happened to be on my lane. The, Check engine on and kicking into high RPM. Battery and electric system was still on, but the dash and everything else dimmed out as well. The repair shop claimed to not know why it suddenly stopped while driving, however, they were able to get it started again. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RPM GAUGE INCREASED; HOWEVER, THE TRANSMISSION GEARS FAILED TO CHANGE OVER WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. Here are some actual complaints logged with the NHTSA about the 2018 Chevy Malibu Engine Problems: Here are some actual complaints logged with the NHTSA about the 2018 Chevy Malibu Transmission Problems: Here are some actual complaints logged with the NHTSA about the 2018 Chevy Malibu Electrical Problems: Confidentiality Guarantee: We keep your information completely confidential and will not send you spam or sell your information. The contact stated she continued to experience the failure. The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Suburban. We look forward to working with you to resolve your legal issues. After replacing the sensor I later received an engine power reduce on the dashboard.