It AIN’T the Brakes! Chevrolet Malibu Brakes Hard To Stop (Common Issue) 

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No problem!

Awesome!!!! I’m happy you were able to fix it! They ain’t bad cars, just this issue… and The T word that I’m not gonna say lol

I’m trying to get back to the lives I miss talking to y’all

Hell nah get a decent tool That won’t break yo wallet

if you could post the code here I will try to help, a lot of things will cause reduced power, get someone to scan it and get an engine or transmission code it will start with a P0.... I always try to help the people that support Alex, he is a great guy, I am a pro mechanic, I will help if I can

@@jimsix9929 thank you! The code that came up was P06DE.

that code has to do with engine oil pressure, first thing is check the oil, and do not use 5w20, 5 w30 will work a lot better, the 5w20 was just to get better fuel economy numbers but is not good for the engine, if the oil looks good, and the engine is in good shape, no noises then it is most likely that the engine oil pressure solenoid is at fault, but get an oil change, try that 1st, then I would replace that solenoid, it is just above the oil filter, not a hard job, and they do fail a lot, hope this helps@@Playlistcd

It’s a 2018 equinox ecotec 1.5 turbo

I spoke to a friend of mine that’s a mechanic and he said that the oil pressure solenoid is on top of the valve cover right under the oil cap.

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback! 👨🏽‍🔧

I would like to know as well. Hopefully we can get a answer 🙏🏾🙏🏾 If parts are left in with new pump put on would it still work it just cause more issues down the road. That's what I'm thinking will happen

Yes, I recommend if for preventive maintenance.

Which motor did you have cause I have the same issue with mine which is the 2.5l but I don’t know how far to move the reluctor wheel. Do you have any advice?

@@dirtymike2193 I had the 1.5L turbo engine, Just had to remove the valve cover & spin the reluctor ring around

so glad you said that I was thinking the same thing, I am a pro mechanic, seeing hemi 5.7 and gm trucks coming in with lifter failures , it is not a cheap repair, only thing I can think is the oil is not doing the job, I always use racing oil in my old hotrods to protect the old flat tappet cam and lifters, but the load on these trucks has to be a lot, even with rollers, the ones I have seen look like the bearing in the roller failed first

@@jimsix9929 im also a pro mechanic, and in the past i worked for GM(dealership). But the roller failures i saw seemed like the roller flaked. But whats funny is, this was only in the v8s, not the 4 cyls or the 6s. GM always dismissed it as "a batch of poorly tempered metal". And they always blamed mexico for it. But the zinc and phosphorus removal makes sense. Its a worthy investment in paying a little more for oil vs a cam and lifters...i think.

so if you are seeing the roller fail then it is a lubricant problem or just bad metal, what do you think?@@rustedhorsepower5132

so nice to talk to someone that really knows this stuff, could be a problem with valve spring pressure, a valve that has a bounce will wipe out a cam or a lifter, could just be a design problem, let me know what you think

@@jimsix9929 i have seen collapsed afm/dod lifters bounce on a cam and destroy a cam. But, this flaking, i dont think is related to spring pressure. Ive seen bad ones that have chunks flaked off, and some just starting that look like they have pitting on the cam surface. So that pitting kind of points to the oil or the metal treatment. But who knows. Maybe GM is right and its just certain lot numbers, certain years. Because early model LS motors did not have this issue.

I got you on the next one that comes in!

@@AlexTheCarDoctor much appreciated

Did you ever found the problem?

@@isaelvictorio7077 it was the break booster and sensor

Did you find problems

Was it leaking oil from the vacuum pump before you changed it (

@@bo24kt yes it was

Former 2016+ Malibu owner here. I degrees. 1.5L and equally 1.4L Turbo in 2017+ Cruzes suffered from LSPI/Pre-Mature cracked pistons from the factory. Mine engine blew at 59K (when I still owned it).

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@@AlexTheCarDoctor not far I'm having that issue right now

If you haven't paid yet then don't pay. Might have to use legal action to get the money back. Sounds like the mechanic is guessing one part at a time, which is the expensive way to do it. Could be a wire harness issue causing it all but that has to be diagnosed.

If you could send me the photos I’d love to have a look…

@@AlexTheCarDoctor Hi. I will include a link below to a Buick forum where I've posted about this. There I have a link to my Google Photos where I created a folder with several photos and videos of what it's doing. Along with receipts. What we may have misinterpreted was what a 'Brand New' motor was. We thought he was ordering an All GM motor for it. Exactly like the one that was in it. He also said 'Brand New' which we took as made new. Had no idea that's not what it would be. Maybe that's ignorance on my part for not researching it better. I'm willing to admit that. However, IF I owned a business, I would make sure my customers understood exactly what it was they were getting. It's like going to a nail salon and expecting to automatically know their language. I don't know much about cars. And I told him that the first day I went there. Now saying he is taking advantage. Just stating a fact. I can change my oil, change a tire. I'm not an idiot. LOL, I grew up on a farm and was a truck driver for 15 years. I just don't know about about cars. Had no idea the fuel injection wasn't part of the motor at all, for example. I'm not trying to tarnish the guy. He has very good ratings although this isn't the first issue I've had where it led to another and another and the bill kept piling up. I bought this vehicle in May and it's been in the shop more than I've gotten to enjoy it. Amyways, I have no doubt you are a very busy guy, so IF you find the time to look the link is below. Thank you very much 🙏🏻 Thread 'Calling all Mechanics and smart people.' buickforums.com/forums/threads/calling-all-mechanics-and-smart-people.70904/

@@tomtom1541 That would be hard. He probably feels like we bought a junk vehicle and expected him to just fix it. But he guided us into buying a brand new motor after we spent $1000 for a tune-up, to which 3 of the brand new coil packs MELTED inside the block or wherever. But he said there was so much carbon buildup we needed a new motor. He could get us a "brand new" one with a 100K/3 year warranty for $4200, final cost of $7200. 1, we thought we were getting a GM engine. What was IN the vehicle? 2) we thought brand new was brand new. Maybe I was ignorant in not knowing what I was getting. But why wouldn't you put what was in it back in it? I've researched, and for 4800 I found an ALL-GM motor. $800 more than whatever we got. He said nothing about it 2as GM. He never does that. Part costs too much he says. But I said "But it's our choice if we WANT to put GM back on it"? And he said "Well, yeah"...ok. that's WHAT WE THOUGHT WE WAS GETTING?! Maybe give us the option? Sorry. I'm getting worked up again. It frustrates me. Because it's my parent's money. I've fallen on rough times. My girlfriend of 12 years moved out a while back when fighting disability got tough. But wasn't all her fault either. So. Just is what it is. Very frustrating. And this Saturday will be 2 weeks since it's been broken down again. Wouldn't start. Had to pay $60 for 2 miles (Maybe that's good so not bitching) he called last Monday and said the fuel/air mix was all off. That's why it's chugging. But I thought the carbon was why it was chugging. I even asked him before we decided to go with the motor "My concern is it's an older vehicle, what if we get a motor and it's the AWD, or the Tranny, or the computer"? And he assured me if it had any of those things wrong with it, it would throw a code. Missouri is a one-party state. Meaning you don't have to tell the other party your voice recording them. I used to be able to record all my calls. Keep the ones I deemed I may need one day and delete the rest. But those apps don't work anymore. I'm sorry I've written a book back!! I'll shut up now.

You already know! 😩

Yeah but I’d say that’s the only flaw I seen on these.

Thanks so much!

I enjoy your content and real time inspections without editing. 227k on that Malibu is pretty good! GM’s keeping your family fed!🤪

@@CP-pb3pj you know it. I keep it 100% around here.