Chevrolet Malibu problems (Worse car I ever owned) buy ford instead. Fix is pinned.

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2015
The culprit for all these errors turned out to be shoddy wiring from when the car was assembled. The car had problems off the assembly line and I have all the documents to prove it now. The error codes kept pointing to the throttle body which indeed was not working correctly but not because it was faulty but because the wiring seemed to be shorting out the sensors all over the car. There are a lot of rumors and videos online showing GM using inferior cheap products where quality should be the highest concern. I will never drive another GM vehicle again. Their service has been ridiculous and their product has been pathetic to say the least.
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2014
This is the 7th time my car had broken down for the same problem.
The car shakes violently, the trantion control goes out, the car feel like its running in 3rd gear because it dies if I slow down below 5 mph, and the engine feel like its running with the power of 2 cylinders. I've had transmissions rebuilt 3 times, throttle bodies replaced 3 or 4 times, new wiring harness or wiring of some sort, new computers, new sensor (wasn't told which one) and now a new peddle assembly. I have a mountain of paper work that the director of the service department at the dealership tried to withhold from me. I tried to express my concern that I don't feel safe in this car anymore when it breaksdown on the freeway in traffic and I was cursed at by the director of the service department, who is no longer there for some reason, because he didn't want to have a "pissing contest with me". I've been without my car for over 110 days in a 12 month period. You can see my 9th breakdown at • 2011 Chevrolet Malibu ...

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@joneel271 10 лет назад

I got a report from GM on this car and its history of warranty work and it turns out this car has had this problem since it was first out of the factory, like literally it was build then 200 miles it had these same error codes and it has been "FIXED" more than a dozen times for the same thing. It has had its throttle body replaced before the 6 that it had replaced when I owned it, wiring harness been replaced, computer replaced, transmission rebuild 3 times and computer that controls the transmission, replaced. It has had almost 20 major problems covered under the warranty, and it is still under warranty. GM promised me a fair deal to trade in the car but the dealership suddenly backed out with no reason as to why. Our lemon laws here do not cover because of mileage restrictions. Last thing that was fixed on it was they replaced the gas peddle assembly and linkage. We really cant trust the car to leave the city at this point. I remain skeptical but I have discovered that GM has been using lesser quality part than it had before the bailout. This could be just misinformation as the evidence it all anecdotal, but my particular car is a POS, I wouldnt wish it on my worst enemy.

@jameslamson5092 7 лет назад

I am getting rid of my 1997 malibu asap. It did run well then it seemed like everything started breaking at once. Like only 109000 miles? I got 235000 on my Toyota minivan, and I might consider another one. It kept the same exhaust system too. The plugs changed once at 100000 miles, but at 235000, still looked healthy.

@DubsKey 7 лет назад

But at 2:25 I'm not sure wtf that is. Your engine looks like it wants to fly away lol.

@halcyondaysr9384 6 лет назад

Jo Neel I have the same problem I have spend like 8k thing to fix it's numerous problems but when this happen I don't want it I bought for 10k worse car ever never buying a Chevy Toyota for life

@melissafiumefreddo6547 6 лет назад

Jo Neel I really feel you my friend. I just got my LTZ back a couple days ago from Libertyville Chevy here in Illinois on a second transmission replacement.. Yes.. a SECOND transmission. Days after gett ing it back I could recognize noise that was never there & have a trans that's won't gear down & almost caused my to have a wreck. The dealership won't get back with me after warranty work has been done now. I wish you the best of luck... I'll NEVER buy another Malibu AGAIN. Stupid on my part.

@73squarebody 6 лет назад

I've owned an 09 malibu since new and wow the issues. My first new car and my last Chevy EVER! Exact same problem as yours plus a ton more. Trans went out at 60k miles and still fighting Chevy over warranty work. Get full coverage and make it disappear won't help cause they aren't worth anything. Run ,don't walk away

@granturismo315 2 месяца назад

8 years later car still running strong almost at 200K miles I did run into this issue it was my throttle body gasket it was ripped the power loss was cause air was leaking out

@absolutepowerchannel8980 5 лет назад

Yup. Worst car ever. Pray for me yall. I need a new car and 1000 subscribers

@herbertkreuz3574 8 лет назад

good luck doing general maintenance like replacing a headlight.

@TheJrrk 7 лет назад

Herbert Kreuz I had to once, i was not happy to take the front of my car off.....

@jimwalsh7088 7 лет назад

Yes. A simple headlamp bub replacement requires removing the bumper cover and then completely removing the headlight assembly. A very poor design. If you need to replace one headlight bub, you should replace the other at the same time.

@TheJrrk 7 лет назад

This is my 3rd Chevy car and by far the most stupid design ever for head light replacement....

@louiewatson9389 7 лет назад

Herbert Kreuz then don't buy a Honda it's the same way

@kalifas661 7 лет назад

I replace my headlight 3 times in a month.. the cable was even melting ... never buying a malibu again..

@weezy4life187 4 года назад

Clean the goo in your throttle body simple fix, if still persisting there is a TCS module (Throttle Control Sensor) mounted on the side of throttle body if you can't get that unit separately you need to buy new Unit, ALSO Your Brake Switch is bad that's the reason for the Service TCS (Traction Control System)light, an a oil change would be a good idea from what I could hear.

@jasonj5862 4 года назад

According to the sticky and video description, the dealership replaced the entire throttle body several times. They also replaced the entire peddle assembly which I would hope included also replacing the brake switch if the dealership was smart.

@andreafaulk9367 4 года назад

Wayne House that’s actually true mine did the same last week but it was shaking and it would kill. When the mechanic came he said he just had to clean some gunk out tcs and she was running like brand new 🤦🏾‍♀️

@beautybynayblack9952 6 лет назад

That’s crazy i have the same car and had the same problems smh I’ll never buy another Chevy

@ap6982 5 лет назад

Me too.

@dudedude5247 4 года назад

@We Are Anonymous the same thing I was thinking. The engine will shake like that on any vehicle that lacks regular oil changes. It's the best car I've owned and is still running just fine!

@mollyroden8570 4 года назад

Worst car ever smh

@lazurusredd8682 2 года назад

@@mollyroden8570 only if not taken care of properly

@BladezNShadez 22 дня назад

@@mollyroden8570 15 years later my 09 Malibu has not let me down, even after 200k. Still have a very dependable review rating on google 😊

@weezy4life187 4 года назад

When it says engine power reduced turn it off for a minute and restart for normal operation, But because your butterfly is sticking from goo the( TCS) Throttle Control Sensor,is putting you into reduced power mode thinking you have a throttle issue.

@cheeko3164 4 года назад

That's exactly what it is I have one

@moysesperez940 4 года назад

Wayne house what is the fix ? Plz help i have the traction control and esc light on as well plus that horrible cylinder 3 misfire?

@weezy4life187 4 года назад

@@moysesperez940 The traction/ecs is One of the four wheel bearings they disconnect with plug but you have to remove the tire and bolts to wheel mount bracket behind hub and work it off, Cylinder 3 misfire is probably either spark plug or coil pack I would have to be there to tell you definitely though

@moysesperez940 4 года назад

@ Wayne house, plugs, coils, valve cover gasket n tube seal. Intake/exhaust sensors, cylinder 3 injector, have all been replaced. Now its misfiring worse local mechanic thinks it low compression on the cylinder 3 ???

@tonijohnson5397 8 лет назад

My 2010 Chevy Malibu has started doing the same thing. The first time was yesterday as my teenage daughter was driving it and told me it stopped on her. When I got to the car it seemed to be working fine. This morning, I am driving to work on the freeway and the engine power reduced and ESC service and check engine light comes on. The car slows down to 30 mph and I have to coast through 4 lines of traffic to get off the expressway. The same thing started happening to my 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix and it still was not repaired after 2 costly repairs. I am NEVER, EVER buying another GM.

@Shae2freaky 2 года назад

How did you fix it

@dirtyd2162 3 месяца назад

@@Shae2freaky use dielectric grease on the BCM connector just google "fretting corrosion service esc malibu" and you'll find the technical safety bulletin

@hunterparker6169 3 года назад

*buys something used with no service*, *breaks down* “this thing is junk” , ok buddy

@herbertkreuz3574 8 лет назад

my rear door locks stopped working with only 30k on my malibu.

@versace_mel 8 лет назад

I owned a 2016 Chevy Malibu and it is the worst car ive ever seen in my life. After only 13,000 miles, i had to have my entire engine replaced with a new one because it broke down and just blew. the new engine i have now leaks oil and the engine light is on for it already. my car just broke down several hours ago and there was a recall on the battery.

@lozrigg9172 7 лет назад

What's happened now with your car? My Malibu has had transmission replaced and throttle body replaced. I still have the same problem unsolved where the gears clunk.

@lozrigg9172 7 лет назад

What's happened now with your car? My Malibu has had transmission replaced and throttle body replaced. I still have the same problem unsolved where the gears clunk.

@anonymousinc6330 5 лет назад

Was yours the new body style or the Limited? I just dumped my 2016 LT for a Toyota Camry. I will never buy another GM product built after 1993 unless it has a 3800 engine.

@MAINTAIN223 4 года назад

Anyone that owns one of these or any of the GM 2.4, check under the heat shield and look for any cracks to exhaust manifold, these are known to crack and cause issues.

@just1n.buechler 4 года назад

Omfg what did you do to that car. That engine is having a seizure.

@jayswrld5715 3 года назад

Esc failure. Very large number of issues. It also has a bad misfire and throttle body

@R2sojr09 6 лет назад

My timing chain went at 50,000 miles. I’ll never ever buy a Chevy again. Biggest piece of shit I ever bought. The only reason I still have it cause it’s paid off and I’m not for car payments lol

@buvock 9 лет назад

Ok, update on my last update. So I took the car in to re-check the work on the recall that I had done this weekend. Just got a call that the car has been repaired. hmmm, trying to stay optimistic. Looks like they plugged it into thier computer and got a bunch of codes related to the "Mass airflow sensor". Seems to make sense. I will pick it up and drive it for a couple of weeks and give a final... I hope update. The technician said that they found "garbage in the mass airflow sensor". I'm not really mechannically inclined, so I'm hoping this resolves the issue. Like I said, I really like this car model. I'm in a loaner newer 14/15 year malibu, its cool but I like my 10 body style. Bigger. Tomorrow is pick up day so in the words of schmiegel, "You will see.... You will see" (schmiegel voice).

@kennytr2808 9 лет назад

09 malibu same problem turned out to be the fuse box under the hood i bought one on a junk yard and car is has been running fine

@franckhho 9 лет назад

+Kenny Tr was that the only prblem that your car had?

@kennytr2808 9 лет назад

+Franco yeah that was my only problem i drove 600 miles yesterday with no problem so thank god that fuse box that cost me $60 dollars fixed my problem i paid more for labor and diagnostic than the part itself

@franckhho 9 лет назад

where di you get this fuse box?

@kennytr2808 9 лет назад

+Franco i got it off ebay i saw this one m.ebay.com/itm/03-09-Chevy-Malibu-Relay-Fuse-Box-Block-Panel-658-/400980916813?nav=SEARCH

@abrahamhernandez5586 8 лет назад

Yes its true i have the same problem and i chamge the fuse box and evrithing its normal

@ericabertagnoli5469 3 года назад

Chevy was always bad but after the bailout they are terrible

@oaubert 10 лет назад

Bro, i know what is behind all this, it's a Chevy ! Nuff said.

@weezy4life187 4 года назад

Ah you get what you pay for though and the recent Chevy builds with Mercedes/Chrysler are amazing !!

@jodirecords2027 4 года назад

I am about to buy a 2010 Chevy Malibu LT 4cylinder does anyone know if that has less problems than maybe the 6 cylinder engine or is this type a car just not worth buying no matter what engine it has? I really like the car but I don't know much about the history of problems it may or may not have some of these comments in here are really scaring me. Please let me know Thanks

@latieraqueen7Pacheco 4 года назад

It's a good car if you don't travel so far. Keep the oil changes up.

@makaykenn19 4 года назад

my malibu has had 0 issues knock on wood. i love my bu more than anything! it is definitely luck with getting a car considering they manufacture them quite fast and some are going to have issues. i’m sorry this is happening to ur malibu ): my honda civic had more issues than my malibu, don’t get me wrong tho i loved my civic, but it is definitely luck (i forgot the term)

@daveyboy8907 9 лет назад

ITS A LEMON LOOK UP LEMON LAW..

@Rick081677 8 лет назад

I have an '09 Malibu 4 cyl and had similar happen last year. Codes pointed to O2 sensor but replacing them didn't help. Finally after having a semi barreling down on me while merging on the highway barely doing 40 mph I went to the dealer. Turns out the exhaust manifold cracked and the catalytic converter was bad. Both were replaced under federal warranty and fixed the problem.Unfortunately this happened right after I had to get the trans rebuilt at only 65000 miles. Of course after warranty expired. Fluid tube in the trans broke and basically overheated due to lack of fluid inside. And this happened after my sunroof drain tube popped out. Twice. and I had 2 inches of standing water in my car. I miss my Accord more and more every day.

@oscarlizarraga2591 8 лет назад

hey everyone,I'm have the same trouble with my 2011 Malibu any solutions?

@walterpulliam4122 6 лет назад

Oscar Lizarraga also have a 2011 bad cat converters but have not figured the fix for oil in air intake yet

@michellejones1886 6 лет назад

Mine had done this a few times. I’ve replaced 3 coil packs and plugs. Just this week it done it again. I bought a cheap OBD ll reader from Walmart for my iPhone a few weeks ago. Read misfire in cylinder 4. Lucky it was same one replaced a couple of months ago. These cars are crap! Over 6,000 in mine. Transmissionand timing chain just this year plus cam shaft and coil packs.

@larrymc4428 4 года назад

Had my 2010 less than a year and it had more problems then my ex. Both were the worst thing that was in my life. No more POS Chevy's and Filipino. Traded the Malibu for a Toyota and the Filipino for a Burnett.

@shellie123c 7 лет назад

I have a 2010. Biggest piece of shit I have ever owned. I had this car for 4 years already replaced the motor and power steering. MAP sensor keeps going out. Never again.

@PLATINUM2U 7 лет назад

Claudette Black i have a malibu its on my channel.. its a big pile of crap. only drove it 3 and a half years out of 19 years of ownership.

@abeast100 5 лет назад

Im haveing the same problem but my check engine light keeps coming on and the diagnosis keep telling me to change the camshaft sensor but the problem is i already changed it i have a life time warranty for the sensor i changed the crankshaft sensor as well

@JA-kl4tx 8 лет назад

They have sooo many issues ! I bought a 2013 Chevy Malibu one year ago and it's been having a billion issues . Electrical issues , brain issues , the worst brand of car

@gittsmoke 7 лет назад

Jossy Ann impala is better ?

@romonejrmanning7447 6 лет назад

My gf has a 2013. It's a piece of shit. High idling right now. Smh. Not even 100k and all kinds of problems

@MrSEANCARPENTER1 6 лет назад

Mine needed a new engine👎

@tngerman 5 лет назад

Had the same issue with my Honda Oh by the way, my Toyota is running perfect now since I paid 2500 to have the transmission-replaced!!! Theses are cars you moron They all break down

@roscoeelcocko1863 5 лет назад

@@tngerman Moron? All cars breakdown??? At less than 100,000 miles????????? Less than 6 years old????????????? U cant be no older than 20. There was these decades.....they consisted of 1900-1999. Best cars ever built. I had mutiple cars over 150,000 and different makes/models and ran great without any repair beyond brakes, oil change and windshield wiper fluid. The younger generations are being phuked by greedy corporations and companies. Youve all been duped. Enjoy your future. Looks pretty bleak to me.

@aliceharp4759 8 лет назад

Found a broken wire (black one) in the harness coming from #1 cylinder. spliced it. problem never came back. Got a clue online to look there.

@RS-xi3cn 8 лет назад

I have a 2011 Malibu LT V6 and before it had 55,000 miles on it I had to replace the water pump Master brake cylinder and now at 61,000 miles I'm having the same problem and always had used the right oil and clean GM certified filters. The cars are junk

@angelramos436 7 лет назад

Thats what happens when you get cheap...like Gm junk get real vehicle like Toyota guarantee last forever

@RangerASMRCigar 4 года назад

Love the commentary. Especially when you said nothing at all.

@ericvargas7482 7 лет назад

Have a 2011 Chevy Mailbu Ls with this same problem did anyone figure out the whats wrong?

@Videl550 5 лет назад

Yes.. see my other comment... It's a bad connection or corrosion at the module connectors for the engine control module and/or the body control module... Relatively simple and cheap fix.. can be done with a bottle or crc electrical parts cleaner, a toothbrush, and some dielectric grease.. probably no more than 15 bucks of stuff

@khazrajnazhan8148 5 лет назад

@@Videl550 can u tell me where that module exactly is plz

@graceisreal73 5 лет назад

My problem on the original and replaced engine was the Timing Chain guide, it broke, threw the timing off and it runs like it wants to stall.

@ripper7781 9 лет назад

I had the same problem , for about 5 years this car is a shit. Every time its raining does that.

@lmadden6236 9 лет назад

+ripper7781 That could be a needed tune up. If the egnition wire go bad the arc when the get moist. Best way to check this is get a spray bottle of watter and with ghe car running at night or in a dark area, spray down the sires to see sparks. That's with any car. Just an idea! Could still be a lemon and somdthing totally different.

@greggdpa 3 года назад

Owned my 2012 Chevy Malibu 3.6l VVT for 6 years now. It’s paid for and I love it! However: me and the 87 yr old man that owned it kept excellent maintenance. Maybe Thats the trick?

@ashleygoldsmith1993 2 года назад

That’s true have a 2012 Chevy Malibu and the only thing that was ever wrong with it was brakes and rotors idk what hell they putting these cars through lol

@JA-kl4tx 8 лет назад

I literally hate Chevy Malibus

@chowhound33ify 5 лет назад

You poor snowflake , you show emotion towards and freaking car , suck it up buttercup , all car makers make shit rigs from time to time, move on.

@zBPS 5 лет назад

chowhound33ify dude shut up he has good reason to hate it

@chowhound33ify 5 лет назад

@@zBPS self supporting snowflakes , good luck with that buttercup.

@zBPS 5 лет назад

chowhound33ify yea good luck calling people that u will get beat up some day By someone If you keep that up

@chowhound33ify 5 лет назад

@@zBPS a snowflake by definition is weak and melts with the slightest heat , I call it how I see it boy.

@oliviaandrews1410 8 лет назад

my car has been doing this for a month now. paid Chevrolet 300 to fix and now this morning my son and I are stuck side the road... they told me it was the throttle body but what can be the problem now? if they so called fixed it

@mameryjazz 6 лет назад

Olivia Andrews the car is good. The dealers are liars. I am a dealer. Buy regularly from auctions, get the vehicles engine and trans overhauled. The Malibu is the best American Car i can ever bid on. Easy to fix, very reliable. Even after replacing an engine, the check engine light that comes afterwards are always easy fix. To me, the 08-12 Malibu is the American Toyota. Im sorry you guys went through troubles but im pretty sure all those were easy fixes. The technicians are pathetic liars. Remember that. If you find a good one, stick to them and half of your car problems will fade away like magic

@ap6982 5 лет назад

They told me it was the timing chain on my car, cost 3g's to fix after a painfully frustrating month of issues and dealing with the dealership.

@n.scorpion1256 3 года назад

I have a 2012 Chevy Malibu LT in 2020 and works like a charm. Keep up with you’re maintenance in a Chevy or Dodge or Ford or which ever brand of car you own and it’ll last

@javieroliveras344 3 года назад

Maybe yours is Canadian. Canadian cars are the best

@marcbenedict3676 3 года назад

@@javieroliveras344 we have a 2010 malibu workin strong made somewhere in Michigan have a sticker on the door to prove it

@joneel271 11 лет назад

No they have put another bandaid on it, been having transmission problems, throttle body problems, electrical problems, gas peddle assembly problems. The Chevrolet company and the dealership are quite pathetic. They offered a buyback then backed out. It has about 60k miles.

@aliceharp4759 8 лет назад

Solution found and problem never reoccurred. First replaced throttle assembly 3 times; once by chevy dealer. Then realized when it rained real heavy it happened again. My boyfriend found that the drain hose up in the sun roof had come loose so the water was draining down the headliner along the driver side windshield and finding its way to the wiring for the pedal. Just had to put some real sticky stuff on the drain hose and push it back together. Chevy dealer failed to find this. Also took it to an independent mechanic and they failed to find it. But I have some new parts now that I didn't need. p2138 I think it was. And I showed my appreciation!!

@martinloera9692 3 года назад

Estoy de acuerdo tengo gmc sierra y un pontiac g6 y no han sido mas que problemas y tengo un isuzu y un Cherokee y jalan muy bien y uno es 20 años viejo y el otro y el otro 28 años viejo

@MariahSyn 8 лет назад

I had the EXACT same problem with my 2011 Malibu, and it got fixed under warranty and it was in the throttle body and the way everything was designed. (So they told me) never really had much of a problem with that. However, I'm all of a sudden having overheating issues, have you had any??

@AmiYonts 10 лет назад

I have uploaded a few videos with the same issues. I have a 2009 Chevy Malibu LT (Mali-JUNK) and it is exactly The same I dont want to spend a bunch of money on hit and miss items so if anybody has a clue please share, send me a message. Thank you!!

@adanboussart7414 6 лет назад

Same problem in my car,bcm problem , I fixed ,remove the bcm and clean up with ELECTRICAL CONTACT CLEANER/SEALER

@anonymousinc6330 5 лет назад

Quality control like this is exactly why I just traded a 2016 Malibu LT in on a 2015 Camry LE. The Malibu was probably the last GM product I buy for a while, if ever again.

@EndlesSuffering 4 года назад

Wait you actually did? How is it? I own a 2011 Camry with a V6 and I love it but living in a town where everyone drives GM and German cars I always get the looks, are GM cars really that much better than Japanese?

@dirtyd2162 3 месяца назад

@@EndlesSuffering no

@RaspingPompano2 8 лет назад

dude they were giving you the run around? Our 07 had the rpm going up and down and changed the throttle body, service traction kicks on if you have bad tires and slide around or lose traction the slightest.

@eXcommunicate1979 7 лет назад

Aggrieved 2008 Malibu owner here. I got the same error codes: Service Traction, Service Esc, etc. Checked everything, I thought. Had the error messages for over a month. Turned out it was the fucking brake fluid being like a half inch too low... Christ. Door speakers stopped worked. Wiring? Alignment sucks even after taking it in to get it fixed twice. The two rear and passenger front locks don't work right. Now the motor is going out. Goddamnit. Loud as fuck. It's sad, because whoever designed the car did a fantastic job. I love the aesthetics of the vehicle. Nice and sporty, grabbed it for under $11k. Being a pre-dash mounted interface vehicle, the interior isn't half-bad. Well-designed. But fuck whoever it was at GM who decided to skimp on quality parts and build. I could strangle someone.

@joneel271 7 лет назад

eXcommunicate1979 couldnt have said it better myself

@stepkeller24 8 лет назад

my car did this several times replaced all kinds of stuff sensors...catalytic converter..alternator...maf sensor..throttle body.....recalls fixed..the car is not dependable so many problems and so much money... I'm done with chevy...

@Manhattan_ 5 лет назад

Just out of curiosity what car do you have now?

@munn34 4 года назад

Actually sounds like your dealership scammed you lmao

@ItsSusieQue96 3 года назад

My 2005 Malibu Maxx now has 245,000 miles on it...just saying...

@icecoldgriffins 7 лет назад

this happened to my 2008 Malibu LT. I replaced the altenator and battery. and I still had the issue. No one could tell me what the issue was. I found the cable at the bottom on the alternator was burned through. I found a replacement cable and that started it up. the only issue I have now is with the brights not coming on.

@terranhetherington625 8 лет назад

I have a Malibu and I agree with you its one of the worst cars to own

@JuanM750 7 лет назад

When my Malibu did this it was the body control module

@leonardoramos2494 3 года назад

Hi Juan, what you do with your chevi when you was have this problem

@emilyleahhagler5395 8 лет назад

my 2011 is doing the exact same thing. had the code p303 and a mechanic said cylinder 3 was completely out, BUT as of yesterday now my front door speakers are not working.

@moysesperez940 4 года назад

Emily leahy hagler did you get your car fixed?

@Brochelli 2 года назад

I had a 2009 malibu for a year. After 10 months it started having these problems, I replaced throttle body, pedal sensor, and redid some wiring for the throttle body and it still didn't work. I also took to a shop, they replaced battery terminals and a hose from the engine to the throttle body, didn't work. I'm selling it now and got a 2014 toyota camry lol. If you got this problem best suggestion is get a new car, don't waste money on trying to repair it. Please. Save your money and just get a new car. You'd save more money trading it in and stuff.

@BladezNShadez 22 дня назад

15 years not one issue on my 09 Malibu, even after 200k still running strong 😊

@bufordblu3338 6 лет назад

Yipes, my old Toyota is even better than i thought. Owned it 16 years and never anything out the ordinary, no electrical problems.

@joneel271 6 лет назад

Buford Blu same with 2 fords

@joneel271 6 лет назад

Buford Blu however we had a 05 toyota Corolla that blew an engine at 62k miles

@bufordblu3338 6 лет назад

Jo Neel Same With My Taurus, 2 transmissions and an engine before it was 5 yrs old.

@ryanravencaller 3 года назад

Mine has 218k and has had some of these issues that fixed them selves..

@uncleartax 3 года назад

Lol Mine will throw a code then i park it, come back after work and its gone. Its like the miracle chevy. 175k on it

@ryanravencaller 3 года назад

@@uncleartax mine particularly were power steering and service esc, after doing a brake job and having to hammer off a rim, caliper and rotor, the steering only happened once after and never again

@aaliahfuller1609 3 месяца назад

Y’all say anything bad about any car bofl 🤷🏾‍♀️🤣😭😭😭 I said what I said tf any car have problems even newer ones just get a bike then lmaooo

@joshaden6533 9 лет назад

Get a Honda Accord.

@kevindouthit9675 6 лет назад

I have a 2012 Chevy Malibu LT with only 45000 miles on it. I have taken great care of this car but it is a piece of S(*& I've had electrical problems, seat belt issues, the drivers seat bracket broke and the overall fit and finish is cheap. I will never buy a GM car again. Wasted money.

@joneel271 6 лет назад

Awwwww crap sorry dude.

@mlez7197 4 года назад

buy fords? that's the last thing I will probably do this is my list of towing for @ least 15 years from bad to worse... BMW Mercedes benz fords trucks and cars nissans( bad CVT transmissions) Honda's ( bad computers) but fords I seen them in all colors and flavors... i got to admit the only thing I like about fords is their hook points

@dirtyd2162 3 месяца назад

I love my bubu in all seriousness tho I bought my 2010 2.4l with 170k miles and I'm at 190k now after I got the airbag light and the power steering shutting off randomly fixed its been a great car and easy to work on. from what I've read it sounds like since they are so popular and GM has gone to hell they started lowering quality control standards. what did you end up doing with the car?

@alshihaimi 8 лет назад

American cars are rubbish i have Malibu with many problems and 2009 jeep also The best cars are Japanese cars with best quality

@testforthevid5989 6 лет назад

Yaqoob Alshihaimi fuck you Japanese America is better than the stupid fucking uk

@nitrowrench79 5 лет назад

Professional mechanic of 30 years. Asian vehicles are better built, better value. Talk to a mechanic, he is right. If you want your money's worth, buy German or Asian.

@ymmij1973 5 лет назад

@@nitrowrench79 I've been a technician for Mercedes Benz 19 yrs...german cars are shit! Yeah they're quick,fun, fast safe but other than that JUNK. Way overpriced, most of them in the shop every 10k mikes for something. I drive a Japanese car. 2 of them in the household. Our nissan 2007 has 186000 Miles, never had a check engine light. Everything mechanical on the engine is original. Replaced motor mounts, valve cover gaskets, oil cooler seals, spark plugs, couple breather hoses and an AC compressor. Super reliable. Yeah it does have some rust but never lets us down.

@moneyonmind2412 5 лет назад

@@nitrowrench79 german cars? give me a break. BMWs need maintenance all the time! And it ain't cheap.

@TTM719 5 лет назад

And also Volkswagen and Audi would fall into that category since they are both German brand cars.

@oldris6289 2 месяца назад

Damnthat thing is running rough. I am having same issues. I think its a bad ecm and clogged catalytic converter

@luken6619 Месяц назад

My shit be jumpin rpms and tryna blow up like it revs to 3,000 and then jolts the motor up and start stalling and everytime i start the car i literally have to gas it til its heated up or it will stall and die on me

@JeremiahJohnson-rx3re 5 лет назад

I have an 09 LTZ with a 3.6 L V6. I have the same issues. I only put 1,000 miles on it since I got it. The "Service ESC" message comes on all the time. I've replaced the bearings. The sensors for this signal are in those bearings. Les than a year later, the issue happened again. The transmission is equal garbage. It hesitates to shift into drive, and occasionally acts as if it wants to slip. Before you buy any vehicle, make sure you don't have to disassemble the transmission to change the filter. My specific trans has to be pulled out to service the filter. Most vehicles have a pan or some other access....... Not the Malibu with a 3.6. And if you have one, go ahead and change the cooling fan assembly on the radiator if it is at around 150K miles. My fan blades decided to explode into a million fragments, and they destroyed the radiator. I had to buy a new fan setup as well as a radiator. Save yourself the trouble and replace the fan before it causes worse issues.

@davidgcavada 9 лет назад

I have the same car and had the same issue. Changed the throttle body ($200+). But what wiring harness did you replace, I'd like to change that aswell. Appreciate your videos. Thanks. - David Cav

@abrahamhernandez5586 8 лет назад

If you hae the same problem ofthe video ... Change the fuse box thats the problem

@jp-uq6nw 7 лет назад

... i just recently had this no crank problem turned out to be my ecm computer.. they had to replace it and put a new one its right by the fuse box next to the battery.. cost 500$ all together with labor but the part was about 150$ the labor was more expensive cause i got it done at a dealership. i hope this helps but dont give up cause these are really good cars if u keep up with them..

@joneel271 7 лет назад

Hey thanks dude, let us know where you are in a few months. the consensus is that everyone fixes something but then either it or something else breaks. for me it was the throttle body sensor and computer... turned out to be faulty wiring by the manufacturer

@Opperstopper762 3 месяца назад

That’s a motor mount issue and as for some of those errors they fix on there own when clearing it if the motor mount fails and you still keep driving it the engine can knock and course very serious issues but the car I have had in my family for 12 years now and it still runs like a dream I did have to replace a timing chain but that was due to my grandfather tuning it without fluids for over a year every car has troubles and most can be fixed by hand

@DonVerchi700as 3 года назад

This is why people fail. Chevrolet fails and recommends you to buy something worse.

@hectorodio4630 3 года назад

Poor performance bad electonics terrible and underpower engine, noises oil , coolant and transmision leaks. Stalling chaking overheating.

@cornelldaniel 10 лет назад

I totally agree. I rented a 2014 and the Indash screen went out, also the rmp kept moving... While on idle, and it drives like a boat on the highway. One wrong move and you might be swimming with the fishes if you know what I mean. :)

@Its_the_Whole_Everything 8 лет назад

yes - this car sucks. I should have ditched along time ago. And when have complained to Chevy numerous times - there suggestion is..have you thought about getting a new car. REALLY? would never buy a chevy again.

@Joethaone Год назад

I own this car to well I used to mine was a 2009 Chevy Malibu LT it was my moms and then she gave it to me when she got a new car and started giving me tranny problems in 2018 now fast forward to 2023 my uncle now owns it and they fix the transmission

@Dcook85 6 лет назад

My wife has one, and i'm a DIY mechanic (learning anyway) and I FUCKING HATE working this thing. EVERY DAMN JOB in this car is made FAR more complicated than necessary, like removing THE WHOLE BUMPER TO CHANGE HEADLIGHT BULBS?!?!?! Also the stupid design makes it almost impossible to get it on 4 jack stands without bending the shit out of the undercarriage, it's all plastic, and aluminum junk. I cannot wait to get rid of it and get her into a better car.

@realtv101 4 года назад

I understand your pain I own this piece of shit...fuck GM!!

@darrelldarrell1447 5 лет назад

That shaking is all that America trying to get out

@daveyio87 5 лет назад

My 08 has 125k on it not one single problem just normal maintenance.... clearly it has a cylinder misfire in this video, either an injector not firing or a spark plug... cylinder misfire will turn those messages on.

@ss396rip 8 лет назад

There isn't a book big enough to say all the problems these cars have. I would trade back to my 02 Impala if I could. I have 35k on my Malibu and have replaced complete front end half of the sensors are faulty. Has to much uncontrollable power, wants to pull car into ditch. Fix or repair daily for this Ford Malibu.

@nissan2829 5 лет назад

Buy Ford instead? Ford is a piece of shit as well. 6 yard old escape. Everything is falling of this car and it doesn't even have 80,000 miles yet. Buy Honda or Toyota

@monicazamarripa833 5 месяцев назад

i had the same problem but thanks to my car lot they fixxed it it was the fuel box

@joeellis2692 7 лет назад

I blown my transmission at 113,000 first problem I had no warnings nothing just a pop and hard grinding thought I blew a wheel bearing or a cv axle. had a 2000 chevy silverado 4.8L 2wd I could not kill it I beat the hell out of it got it with 67,000 miles sold it with just over 244,000. My 08 malibu is the first and the last car I'll ever own trading it in for a 2017 toyota tacoma trd off road

@lesleycervantes5416 5 лет назад

I have a 2010 Malibu and I have the same issue and it happens so often!! Has there been a solution to this issue yet??

@anonymousinc6330 5 лет назад

Trade it in on a Toyota. Worked for me.

@erikagomezkk9250 4 года назад

Is a misfire

@loringbush3319 3 года назад

It sounds like to me that your fule injectors are very dirty. Put some Lucas fule injector cleaner in your gas tank!

@Petebootyfudge5312 7 лет назад

bought a used 2012 Malibu. at 40k the balancing shaft in the engine went out. now at 80k the transmission is making a noise. when I bought it the sales manager tricked me into buying the extended warranty. glad he tricked me!

@bunny-7579 6 лет назад

Its all games til you get engine power reduced before making a turn in a intersection, happend to me a wk after I got mine

@joneel271 6 лет назад

Jayof707 - happened to me on a freeway.... 4 times

@IImwoahrigo Год назад

Fixing the Mass air flow and the throttle body fixed that issue

@EJG48706 5 лет назад

Buy Toyota or Honda, heck even hyundai.. NEVER buy a GM/Chevy product. Fords are just as bad, their Tranmissions fail left and right and are junk. Dodges/Fiat Cars are worse then GM and Ford.. Truth is none of the big 3 build good cars. Buy a Camry or Accord.. They are built in the USA, by American workers. and the last for ever.. And when you do sell them they are worth money when GM/Ford/Dodge cars are worth nothing after 100k.. Yeah is a Camry a sports car? Hell NO.. But its a safe, honest, hard working car that will start and get you and your family where you want to go safe evey single time!

@joneel271 5 лет назад

I agree on the Chevy part... I have no experience with dodge but I have 2 fords, one at 362k and the other at 112k both are running strong. Had a Corolla that's engine blew at 62k miles and ford focus that went to 440k miles... I did have a civic si that was at 320k when I sold it but in t did have the engine replaced twice, one by the previous owner and once when the engine fell out down by rocky point... I also have a z28 that had 108k on it before I blew the rear end. Now I have taken a different approach to cars and I built the vehicle to fit my style, which mean more money but far far superior aftermarket products. My old f150 is an offroad work of art. I dont really see a car's values as anything important, they are not investments in my opinion. They are means to get somewhere. As for this Malibu, jesus this thing sucked, I'll never go back to chevy. However I would love to own a Toyota land cruiser

@HIDAYETULLAHGOKTURK 9 лет назад

Form jedda ksa I have malibu 2010 2.4 4 cylinder Same problem. No one can solve it!

@anthgutierrez832 9 лет назад

My car started doing this but with out the engine light and it does it randomly code says cylinder 1 misfire and fuel injection problem ,69k miles replaced spark plug no luck ima change out the coils and clean injectors if this fails taking it to dealers last resort . Again only randomly and when I turn car off it goes away

@buvock 9 лет назад

Well gusys, update on my last post. So I got the recall completed (at no charge). But....... guess what, yup, happend again this morning on my way to work. I pulled over and shut it off for 5 minutes. Started it up, and it works like a champ. Now do I trust this vehicle to take me to work every day? hmmm.... I also drive for uber and I don't think I trust this vehicle to not stall on me when I'm with a client. Something else, the tranmission. Every once in a while the care "jumps" into gear between 2 & 3rd. I've ignored this until two days ago when the vehicle continued to increase rpm but did not increase speed as though I had the shift lever in netural. I was moving when this occured. I released the gas pedal and pressed it again and the tranmission engadged. Not cool. Got a feeling that this tranmsision is a POS. The vehicle is a 2010 with about 118k miles on it now. Really considering getting rid of this and never going chevy again. sux becasue I like the design of the body style. Also, now the engine light shuts on and off intermittently.

@AmiYonts 10 лет назад

Chevrolet pulled the accelerator pedal crap when I consulted them. Local mechanic fixed it and let me tell you my car has NEVER ra like it does now!!!

@luisgamez9941 3 года назад

Worse car ever. You fix one thing and one or two months later something else fux up.

@tylermiller7276 4 года назад

My 2010 Malibu is shit to my brake light work opposite

@computernostalgia6293 3 года назад

Nah. I’ll save my money and keep my Neon. Also my dad’s 2011 Malibu has 160,000miles on it and never had any issues.

@montelongopedro5 6 лет назад

My car had the same problem, and it was the computer that was bad, i just replaced it few days ago, and my car has been running very smooth since then, i even drove my car 12 hrs to work and it drove perfect!

@joneel271 6 лет назад

Pedro Montelongo Jr. Sweet deal mine turned out to be electrical melting against the heat shield

@logjammer81 6 лет назад

Sell it while you can!!! Next the power door locks will stop working!

@Para_romeo 4 года назад

2011 Chevy Malibu is dogshit

@marc-jeanlopez5935 7 лет назад

2011 malibu 4 cylinder Ltz doing the same thing but the transmission stops working just got a tuen up and changed the map sensor drove good for about 3 hours Jacked up again

@tomdarby4906 4 года назад

This model is a total piece of shit. I wouldn't have a GM car if you gave it to me.

@abeast100 5 лет назад

I have a 2010 and it is a piece of shit im having camshaft and crankshaft sensor issues they keep cutting my check engine light on after i changed them both at the same time and its crazy because i take as good care of the car as i could and i use expensive oil pennzoil platinum full synthetic im getting to the point as to where i am going to have to change this damn timing chain but i don't know why it's going bad and i change the oil and everything on time smfh

@haydenbiza4391 4 месяца назад

My car did that I had to replace the timing chain and it ran like new again

@zwick82 8 лет назад

Just had same thing happen to my '11 ltz about 45 mins ago leaving work at 3:30am. Ironically i was taking it in tuesday anyway for a recall. Hopefully it's to fix this. Either way, the warranty should knock it out. Pain in the ass though.

@laquintondavis1701 4 года назад

Allan Zwick did it get fixed ?

@EntertainmentBurks 8 лет назад

I just took my car in for the same issue. I've had my Malibu now for only 5-1/2months. It's been to the dealer 10x in that time for this issue. The car only has 74k miles on it. Its pissing me off. I've had 3 Silverado's and they all lived well past the 300k miles mark before anything major went wrong. GM just took a dump from 2008-2012