chevrolet malibu Problems

chevrolet malibu 2013 Complaints

VISIBILITY/WIPER

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the chrome cover plate around the gear shifter was blocking his visibility whenever the sun reflected on it. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted who provided no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 13,000.

Reported in: COLUMBIA SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11D5RR5DF

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the transmission would shift abruptly. the contact stated that after depressing the brakes there was slight delay before it engaged. the vehicle was taken to dealer however the vehicle was not inspected. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the failure mileage was 1,460 and the current mileage was 2,041.

Reported in: SOUTH GATE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11D5RR7DF

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: SOUTH GATE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11D5RR7DF

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

our malibu was just purchased with 9 miles new on january 31st and has the easiest eco feature which is supposed to shut down the vehicle at stops. our vehicle is not shutting down. the dealership states there is no known issue, bulletin, or recall for this. any information would be helpful thank you. ## vin failed ##

Reported in: GRAIN VALLEY MO || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

Reported in: GRAIN VALLEY MO || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when driving at various speeds and downshifting, the vehicle rode very rough. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. after inspection, they advised him that he would have to put 500 miles on the vehicle for it to learn his way of driving. after driving a while, the shifting became progressively worse. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. after diagnosis, they advised him that the two rear engine mounting bolts were not tightened properly. the vehicle was repaired by tightening of the bolts. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 7. the current mileage was approximately 1,600. updated 4/1/13 *cn updated 04/23/2013 *js

Reported in: APOPKA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SA5DF

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

purchased my vehicle in april 2012 and noticed after a week that my ac had a bad smell every time i turned on the air conditioner. also noticed after about three days of purchasing my vehicle that the carpet was coming up on the passenger seat in the front.

Reported in: AMARILLO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

Reported in: AMARILLO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEATS

your current requirements for positioning of the head rest on car seats sucks. it is uncomfortable to the point of being a safety hazard. the fact that it cannot be removed increases the problem. change it.

Reported in: RICHMOND TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, she noticed that the rear passenger side tire was flat. the vehicle was not equipped with a spare tire. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 3,000.

Reported in: TOMS RIVER NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

my son was driving down the road when the cars steering drastically pulled him totally off the road !!!! lucky there was no one to the right of him they would of bean killed .this is a very serious problem! the dealer is trying to brush it off like nothing happened. niles sales & service key west florida ! its a new car. please call me [xxx]5/13 /13 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: KEY WEST FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11D5RR0DF

WHEELS

i recently purchased a 2013 chevrolet malibu eco and found out that there was no spare tire. how can the government allow manufacturers to sell vehicles with no spare tires? a compressor and tire sealant will not work with a sidewall blowout, or an unrepairable puncture. i checked with the dealer about purchasing a spare with a jack, and the cost was $500 - which is ridiculous!! i you want to make highways safe, insist that manufacturers offer spare tires and jacks at a reasonable price, or make spare tires mandatory. i would appreciate your feedback. thank you

Reported in: MEDWAY MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11F5RR4DF

TIRES

Reported in: MEDWAY MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11F5RR4DF

WHEELS

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while parked, he noticed that the driver's side tire was flat. the contact attempted to replace the tire when he noticed that the vehicle was not equipped with a spare tire. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that due to fuel economy, they did not equip vehicles with spare tires. the approximate failure mileage was 3,000.

Reported in: CHESTER SPRINGS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SA7DF

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

Reported in: CHESTER SPRINGS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SA7DF

AIR BAGS

first noticed a crease in rear seat side airbags caused by rear door panel resting on it rather than having clearance. after the door had been opened/closed through use over a period of only 6 months, it is beginning to rub a possible hole in the material containing the airbag. dealership service manager had never seen before and subsequent check of some new malibus still on the lot revealed that almost all had some sort of indication of the same problem. don't know what will happen if material on airbag is breached with a hole.

Reported in: APOPKA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SA5DF

TIRES

the following is a summary of a flat tire incident my wife had on i-75 at davidson on 6-18-2013. i have already submitted this to chevy.com/warranty, and felt that you too should be aware of this occurrence. "had a flat tire, 6/18/13 on my 2 month old malibu. called on-star, no help after 1&1/2 hours. called on-star again, no help after total of almost 3 hours. michigan dot road service came on scene and tried repair with emergency repair kit. no good, tire did not inflate. finally called aaa who responded in 10 minutes. wanted tow to dealer, but dealer (rinke) was closed after 6:00pm. was towed home at cost of $84.00. next day, 6/19/13, took tire off vehicle and brought to (rinke) service dept. for repair at cost of $25.00. asked about repair/replacement of canister in emergency repair kit. no one at dealer service had ever replaced the canister or were familiar on how to repair it. went to parts dept. to purchase a replacement canister - none available, would have to be ordered at price of over $26.00. asked about purchase of doughnut emergency tire and tool kit - again, none available, would have to be ordered at a price of over $400.00. with complete absence of dealer assistance, i took tire home and installed on vehicle. my resolution to avoid a recurrence of this event was to go to our local bell tire store and purchase a new wheel and tire so that my husband (84 years old) and i (75 years old) would have the security of a replacement tire if we encountered a flat again. in our opinion, the elimination of the emergency spare tire was a bad move, and the unavailability of replacement components is a sad and disconcerting condition."

Reported in: SHELBY TOWNSHIP MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11B5SA2DF

WHEELS

Reported in: SHELBY TOWNSHIP MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11B5SA2DF

TIRES

on my way to work today i had a flat tire, which resulted in me having to call onstar because there was no spare or jack in the truck. once i called on star it took them three times calling me back to get road side assistance on the phone. i was stuck for two and a half hours before the tow truck even arrived. once the tow truck driver arrived i asked him what happened to road side assistance he told me that on star just called his office and told them that i needed a tow truck to tow my car that i only had a flat tire. that could have been fixed if i would have had a spare tire instead of a can of goo and a tire pump. once the tow truck driver got my car loaded that is when i leaned that i could not ride in the tow truck. so after being stranded on side of the road for two hours had to wait on a ride home and the dealership closed at 5 pm so, i still can't get my car until the next day because of a flat tire that could have been avoided if i had a spare tire. so, i couldn't make it to work and i had to thumb a ride home because of gm wanting to save .4 mpg of gas by taking away the spare tire and jack.

Reported in: DE BERRY TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS

Reported in: DE BERRY TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

while driving the car, engine light came on, then the battery light came on. took the car to dealer for repair on july 11 and was told it was the motor for the fan that cools the battery. dealer repaired and returned to me on july 13. noted cover on airbag on steering wheel is malaligned, which is a new problem. traveled out of state with car and found cruise control and trip odometer no longer work (were fine prior to "repair"). after arriving out of state, the mylink computer failed to work then began to work about two hours later. took car to dealer who refused to take it and told me to come back next week. went to second dealer who has had car since july 16. meanwhile, we discovered the car was under recall and dealer should not have sold prior to repair. this critical repair was not made at the first or second dealer. this is an inferior product, a vehicle with 668 actual miles should not have a fan motor problem. the gas cap does not click to close either. my car has been in a dealership garage more than i have actually gotten to drive it; my first payment is not even due yet! this car is a lemon, i feel cheated and misled by chevy since they had the chance to fix it before they sold it to me. my family was in the car at the time of the fan motor issue, this could have been a significant accident. i am extremely disappointed in this vehicle and am afraid of further problems with it in the future.

Reported in: INDIAN ORCHARD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11D5RR8DF

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Reported in: INDIAN ORCHARD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11D5RR8DF

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: INDIAN ORCHARD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11D5RR8DF

VISIBILITY/WIPER

went to test drive 2013 chevy malibu. as always, i adjust mirrors before driving. i immediately noticed that because the roofline is so low-slung for aerodynamic reasons, that the rear view mirror is also very low. as a result, the mirror was blocking almost 25% of my view! i've heard of blindspots on vehicles but through the windshield? i'm only 5'10' tall, but i had to duck my head to see under the mirror. didn't buy the vehicle for that reason alone. as a matter of fact, i never even went for the test drive as it was obviously dangerous.

Reported in: ROCKDALE IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

Reported in: ROCKDALE IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, he approached a turn and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the contact applied excessive force to the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice where the steering module was replaced each time. the failure recurred after each repair. the manufacturer had not been notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 4,000. updated 9/23/13 *cn

Reported in: BALLGROUND GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1ZC5E04CF

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering failed. the contact stated that the electrical system also failed simultaneously. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and repair. the contact was not aware of the exact repairs made to the vehicle. the manufacturer was not notified of the incident. the approximate failure mileage was 8,000. ...updated 11-18-13 *bf

Reported in: MATTOON IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11D5RR2DF

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while entering a driveway, the wind deflector rubbed against the ground and became detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage and vin was not available.

Reported in: ST. LOUIS MO || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

trunk opens automatically when key fob is carried in pants pockets..i've tried shielding the fob, but it is just to sensitive for normal use!!! i got different fob, but it still opening my trunk, & i don't realize it, till i return to car... my car is not in a garage, & in mornings, the trunk is wet from snow or rain.. plus:anyone could steal from mytrunk all nite long !!!!

Reported in: DIMONDALE MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: DIMONDALE MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

i had an incident where the after the car was properly parked, the car settled and the front bumper caught the parking stopped. i immediately returned the car, and learned from the hertz agent that it was the undercarriage. i understand from other complaints that the car dealer will not even cover the defective flimsy front bumper lip. the other complaints are regarding the poor assembly quality....updated 11-06-13 *bf

Reported in: GARDENA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11A5SA3DF

STEERING

i was going about 65 mph on the freeway and the steering wheel suddenly becomes stiff causing me to jerk the steering wheel a little bit harder. that is dangerous because it causes the vehicle to swerve and potentially getting into an accident. i am not sure what the issue might be if it is a brand new car fresh off the lot.

Reported in: SOLEDAD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SA1DF

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

when getting gas after starting car hot air comes out of the heater vent's even when car is turned off.at times does this most of the time when getting fuel' when i turn off eng.its stops.

Reported in: SUMMIT NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

when getting gas after starting car hot air comes out of the heater vent's even when car is turned off.at times does this most of the time when getting fuel' when i turn off eng.its stops.

Reported in: SUMMIT NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

vehicle sold and delivered with an open active safety recall (13142) on it at time of purchase, which was a violation of federal law title, 49 subtitle vi, chapter 301, section 30112a3 restricting the sale (and/or introducing into commerce) of a vehicle with a safety defect. this information is consistent with the information in gm recall bulletin #13142. dealer sold have not sold or delivered the vehicle until the recall was addressed. dealer/chevrolet risked the safety of the vehicle owner and general public by placing it into commerce with the open recall.

Reported in: GILBERT AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11F5RR4DF

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Reported in: GILBERT AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11F5RR4DF

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: GILBERT AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11F5RR4DF

STEERING

steering became sticky stiff in 12 o'clock postition, making steering corrections difficult with overcorrecting. there is definitely a problem that could be a sever safety hazard. i was traveling on i-75 at 65-70 mph when malfunction occurred. i contacted a dealer in tampa and they did not seem too concerned, hard to communicate due to it being a holiday weekend. the tampa dealer advised if there was a problem, i would have received a recall letter. i am concerned, being on vacation, for the long trip back to knoxville. also, i have experienced transmission shutter at low speed, intermediate problem.

Reported in: POWILL TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11E5SA9DF

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: POWILL TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11E5SA9DF

STEERING

this vehicle steering wheel becomes sticky/stuck at interstate speeds and trying to correct the problem creates oversteer and overcorrection creating a swerving of the vehicle. the car was taken to the dealer and was not corrected. i'm set to take it back because this is becoming a safety issue.

Reported in: LOST CREEK KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1g11b5saxdf

STEERING

tl-the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving 55 mph or greater the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician replaced an unknown part however, the failure persisted after the repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 3,500. js

Reported in: GREEBIER AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SA9DF

STEERING

while driving approximately 70 mph on the freeway, the steering wheel become stiff. when trying to make a steering adjustment to the right, the steering wheel become tight and had to force steering wheel to make the movement. it was like the feeling of a torque wrench reaching the required torque, then the steering wheel jerked to the right. this continued the entire time driving home for approximately 180 miles. almost every time i was driving straight for a period of time, then had to make an adjustment to the right, this would happen.

Reported in: LANCASTER CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11H5SAXDF

STEERING

in about september my steering started sticking at freeway speeds since then it is getting worse have not taken it to the dealer yet, i plan to do so a little worried with reading what issues other owners have had with the dealership. i feel this is a huge safety hazard and chevrolet needs to look into what is causing this problem before there are several fatalities!

Reported in: LAYTON UT || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

at different speeds the steering will have some form of a dead spot in it. this started around 13000 and i now have over 20000 miles on it.you will attempt to go left or right and have to corrected the steering with alot more force than normal. this has occurred at highway speeds as well as in city traffic. on 2 different occasions so far in city traffic, i have almost caused wrecks from the correction. my wife and i both have experienced these dead spots every single day that we drive the car. took it in to the dealer to try and resolve the issue. but they were unable to recreate the issue. the dealer reprogrammed the steering angle and position sensor calibration. and no change. the dealer told me the vehicle is equipped with an electric power steering system and is far more responsive to driver input. it appears to me that chevy has a big issue with this yet will do nothing about it. on the chevy forum we have a thread that is over 10 pages long and growing with this same issue. http://www.chevymalibuforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26489.

Reported in: WOODSTOCK GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11E5SA6DF

SERVICE BRAKES

when i was driving i noticed that every so often my brakes would feel really stiff when braking. later that day, parked vehicle in the driveway and brake lights would not go off, had to go into vehicle and lift brake pedal up to get lights to go off. noticed later that day that brake pedal was getting stuck down after i released my foot off the brake. does not do it everytime i break but did start to do it the day we had 90% humidity. still have to sometimes lift the pedal up to get the lights to go off.

Reported in: MIDWEST CITY OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SAXDF

ENGINE

when my vehicle is idle it would occasionally idle rough. happens most times im idling.

Reported in: MIDWEST CITY OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SAXDF

STEERING

while driving at interstate speeds, particularly after more than 30 minutes of continuous travel, my 2013 chevrolet malibu's steering becomes extremely dangerous. the car will "wander" left or right even though the steering wheel is held straight. when i attempt to correct the "wander," the steering wheel does not react. after applying continuous pressure to the steering wheel for approximately 2 seconds, it then "gives" too much in the corrective direction. it is as if the steering response is dead and then over-correction occurs. if the wander occurs to the left first, over-correction will occur, and then the car will wander to the right, and then over-correction will occur again, etc. as a driver, it feels as if traveling in a straight line is no longer possible and a zig-zag pattern is the new straight. this over-correction of the dead steering wheel varies in level of intensity. however, there have been several occasions since initial failure that have resulted in near accidents. my local chevrolet dealership was not able to recreate the issue (they would not drive the vehicle for 30 continuous minutes at interstate speeds of 70 mph). the dealer rotated my tires and checked alignment with no issues identified or causes for concern noted. the date of this service was 12-31-2013. this issue appears to getting worse as the mileage accumulates on my vehicle. please address this issue. someone could be very seriously injured or worse.

Reported in: BENTON AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11H5SA7DF

STEERING

when driving straight (most notable at highway speeds) the steering feels stiff on center. minor steering corrections are becoming difficult due to the resistance felt.

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

while driving stretches of straight road, the steering seems to almost lock into position. when attempting to make a very slight correction, there is resistance that must be overcome, in my case, only when turning the wheel to the right.

Reported in: NORTH KANSAS CITY MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11E5SA1DF

STEERING

while traveling primarily at interstate speeds, i notice the steering lightly "sticking" or "locking" causing the car to veer off center, mainly to the left but occasionally to the right. when i make the correction i can feel a "catch" and the steering wheel jerks in the direction of the correction. at times the problem occurs frequently and at other times infrequently.

Reported in: CAMPOBELLO SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11H5SA4DF

STEERING

when driving at highway speeds, there is a stiff or sticky spot in the steering. steering must be pulled harder than what would be normal to right or left giving a clicky or bumpy feeling in the steering. problem is continuous when driving at highway speeds.

Reported in: RIVERSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

dead spot at dead center. takes extra force to make very small adjustments to push through the force - making a much larger output than normal input. feels dangerous.

Reported in: RENTON WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11F5SR8DF

STEERING

while driving on long straight stretches of smooth road (i.e. interstate) the steering system appears to take a "set" when making small steering corrections. this manifests as a slight bump or resistance when attempting to turn the wheel to the right. it is an intermittent problem, and never appears during periods of much steering activity (i.e. lots of turns, town driving, etc.) in my case it usually appears on long trips, and at speeds above 60 mph, on roads where very little steering input is needed. this is a common problem with malibus as attested to by the chevrolet owners forum. extremely hard for dealers service to duplicate due to the intermittent nature of the problem.

Reported in: BROKEN ARROW OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11J5SX9DF

STEERING

steering wheel seems to lock and needs a hard pull to turn wheel, i have noticed this issue on other trips. i came home checked on line to see if this problem is something other owners experience and i see it is. this issue should be addressed for safety reasons!

Reported in: LOWELL MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

waiting at a corner for a clear spot to cross five lane road. was watching a truck with a snow plow wanting to turn onto same road that i needed to cross. looked both ways and then back at the truck. the truck did not move so i proceeded and i only made it just beyond the turn lane and got hit by another car. i tried as fast as i could to stay in the turn lane but still got hit. other driver did not try to avoid us. we were hit hard in the right front of our car. the speed limit on the road i wanted to cross is 55 mph so we were hit pretty hard. now this is where we get mad. our airbags did not deploy. my wife and i were shaken very bad. we each have a doctors appointments as we are very sore and stiff.

Reported in: SAGINAW MI || Crash: Y || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: SAGINAW MI || Crash: Y || VIN #:

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the power steering assist became inoperable. the vehicle was able to be driven after the failure occurred. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis or repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 10,000. ..updated 03/18/14 *bf the dealer was unable to replicate the problem. however, they were aware of the issue. updated 03/21/14

Reported in: FALL RIVER MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11E5SAXDF

STEERING

the car appears to have no center. sometimes it pulls left and sometimes it pulls right. when i go to correct the issue the car doesn't respond right away, then it over corrects. the car never rides in the center anymore. i am constantly having to move the steering wheel to keep the car going straight. i feel like someone is going to report me for drunk driving or that i am going to get pulled over for it. i have taken it to the dealership twice for it and they "cannot duplicate" and tell me that it's normal for the car to drive that way because its all electric now. the car did not drive like this when i bought it less than a year ago. if it did, i would have not purchased it.

Reported in: NEWBURGH IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SAXDF

STEERING

erratic steering when traveling at highway speeds, when in the left lane the car will always drift towards the ditch after a few feet. when in the right lane the car will always drift into the left lane within a few feet. also have issue with a 'lock' in the steering wheel, when driving for a couple of miles, when turning left or right, have to give steering wheel extra push to make it move, it feels like the steering wheel is locked in place. extra push is given then i over steer into another lane and need to correct into my lane. looks like i am swerving when this happens.

Reported in: ALBERTVILLE MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SA7DF

STEERING

when driving in a straight line one has to correct to keep on going straight and in doing so there is a slight bump in the steering, almost as though the steering wheel doesn't want to turn but with a little mote effort it gets over the bump.

Reported in: BROOK PARK OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SAXDF

STEERING

when driving on the interstate the steering seems to lock up and then the car will slightly drift and then you have to pull on the steering wheel to break/ unlock the steering wheel. it makes a very jerky movement that can be unsafe.

Reported in: LEITCHFIELD KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

the steering continually locks up while driving on the interstate. it takes a sharp pull to get it unlocked. this could be dangerous and seems to only happy at high speeds.

Reported in: LEITCHFIELD KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

driving alone in the car on a smooth dry road with hills at 40 - 55mph the steering would pull the car off the centerline and then stick until i pulled it back to center. not a lot of force required to bring back on center but it continued to do it numerous times. it appeared the wander was not due to road surface conditions but something going on with the steering assembly. the sticking condition is of major concern as loss of control was a possibility because it was happening at a higher speeds on a hilly two lane road. it feels like something is allowing the assist to lighten up then something jams until a slight correction unlocks it.there is very little normal road feel through the steering when this occurs. i have driven this route a number of times before without incident and around town at low speeds it is fine.i should mention this model is the ltz with wide tires (19 inch goodyear eagle rsa: horrible traction in snow but very good on dry road surface) that are inflated to the proper 35psi all around per the operators instructions. i should also mention that my previous car was a 2005 malibu with electric steering so i am quite familiar with this type assist and that one never behaved like this. i don't know what the dealer can do for me because it has only done this once so far and appears normal once again. i am very concerned about driving this car at high speeds at this point.

Reported in: SOUTH EUCLID OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11J5SXXDF

STEERING

while driving, the power steering abruptly ceased working and a service warning came on. there was no prior warning or problem. after pulling over, stopping the auto and a wait of 90 minutes, the problem went away. the dealer "reprogrammed and initialized power steering module, cleared code and confirmed repairs".

Reported in: CANANDAIGUA NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the steering wheel exhibited a slight delay and a jerking motion. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where they informed the contact that the failure was contributed to a computer glitch. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 7,000.

Reported in: MEMPHIS TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11H5SA6DF

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: MEMPHIS TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11H5SA6DF

STEERING

while driving at approximately 60 mph the steering gets stuck and i have to pull it back to the right. this has happened several times. i took it back to the dealer and there is no recall on the power assist at this time. i feel that with the steering getting stuck i may have a hard time getting it back so as to cause an accident. please look into this steering mechanism.

Reported in: NORTH DIGHTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11J5SX1DF

STEERING

steering has a dead spot at neutral as though the steering locks up and a force must be applied to break it loose. discrepancy occurs at highway speeds above 50 mph. problem is intermittent but is increasing in frequency of occurrence. dealer says nothing is wrong. suspect a problem in electric power steering computer programming.

Reported in: POPLAR GROVE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SA4DF

STEERING

the steering continually locks up while driving on the interstate. it takes a sharp pull to get it unlocked. this seems to happen when i go over 40mph.

Reported in: ALBANY IN || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

steering was great up to about 7000 miles, then gradually seem to lose its centering capability. steady driving, especially highway cruising, began to require constant corrections and each correction became an overcorrection because the steering wheel seemed to be stuck in position. the jerk from being stuck causes another overcorrection the other direction. driving the car has become very annoying, and i suspect will even become a hazard very shortly. i now have 12k miles. my second visit to the dealer (about 10k miles) resulted in not being able to find the problem. will try again next week.

Reported in: OLIVE BRANCH MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SA4DF

STEERING

i recently just bought a 2013 chevy malibu and i was excited, now i am just having regrets. i have noticed that my steering wheel locks up at or around 45 mph and over. my car starts to drift towards the yellow or white line, and i will try to make the minor adjustments (just like i would in any other vehicle) and i find myself tugging pretty forcefully to break it free, which then results in my car jerking over quickly in the other direction and then i have to try to correct my direction again. it also happens while i'm on the highway going around a corner at 55 mph. i can't take it on the freeways either knowing that i can barely handle my car at 55 mph, let alone how i would manage at 65-70 mph with a lot more traffic and barriers without possibly hitting something. i even had passengers make comments about my driving, saying they feel like they are a ping pong ball and that i need to learn how to drive. i assure you i have been driving for a long time and have drove many other vehicles, including my mother's chevy avalanche, and i have never had this problem. i can't enjoy driving the only newest vehicle i have ever had and i certainly can't have anyone in the vehicle with me anymore, especially my 1 year old niece, because it is not safe and now i'm taking it to my dealer later this week. while on the phone with my dealer, they were trying to say that there probably isn't a problem because i never owned a chevy previously and that i was just not use to the way the newer vehicles handle. i even mentioned that my brother has a 2013 chevy malibu and is having the same problems so it's not just a random occurrence. i am not a vehicle expert, but i know this is a serious problem and now i dread driving my vehicle for fear of causing an accident and/or injuring others. general motors definitely needs to look into this issue before serious injuries or fatalities occur.

Reported in: WABENO WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11A5SA9DF

POWER TRAIN

was entering parkway and car failed to accelerate but the engine was revving .car stood still as if in neutral

Reported in: NEW PALTZ NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SA6DF

STEERING

on the first incident i was driving home from work. it had been raining earlier so i was going slower than usual. while driving the steering would veer to l or r and act as if it were stiffing. i took it into the dealer who said they could find nothing wrong that it was probably "just the rain". the following week it did the same thing, no rain! this has progressively gotten worse and i have taken in for a repeat trip to be told the same thing, tires are fine, etc.......yet while traveling down highway/interstate the steering tends to lock/stick and require force which is dangerous!

Reported in: CALHOUN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SA1DF

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

since april this has happen 3 times. i would start the car and with everything turned out, the heater comes on full blast. the first time, it scared me. i have to turn the fan on all the way then turn it back and turn the heater on full blast and back off to get it to stop. i took it to a dealership yesterday.may 6 2014 they put it on the computer and found nothing wrong. for being a new vehicle, this should not happen. what is the problem?

Reported in: HARRISONVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

when i started the car the fan and the heater came on full blast. within seconds it was very hot in the car. the fan and the heater were turned off at the time but were lit like they were on. it scared me. i turned the fan on all the way then turn it back,but that did nothing as with the heater. i turned the car off and waited a minute and restarted and it was okay. i took talked with my garage repair (may 9 2014) and was told they couldn't check the problem on the computer unless the problem was occuring at that time. i did not inform dealership where i purchased my car as i do not use them for repair or maintenance.

Reported in: STRATFORD WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SA9DF

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

while driving when i turned on ac it went full blast to heat even though setting was set low. went to dealer second time it happened changed out something however it did it again just a few weeks ago. have to turn off fan let it rest then turn it back on after a couple of minutes. worked great then. this has happened to me 4 times now and dealer doesn't know what the problem is. it's called a defect! gm needs to fix this

Reported in: BAYTOWN TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

i was driving my son to work and i lost all power to my vehicle. i had no brakes, power steering and my engine light came on and battery light came on as well. i managed not get in a accident and get into a parking lot. thank god. my backlights have had issues as well they have stayed on and have cuased me to get pulled over by the police.

Reported in: SAULT STE MARIE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11F5SR1DF

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: SAULT STE MARIE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11F5SR1DF

STEERING

Reported in: SAULT STE MARIE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11F5SR1DF

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when driving various speeds, the steering wheel failed as the power steering warning light illuminated. on another ocassion, the contact attempted to drive out park and the steering wheel failed. the failure would occur on numerous ocassions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on several ocassions for the failure where it was diagnosed that the power steering gear needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired twice but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 4,692 and the current mileage 11,246. dr..updated 08/11/14 *bf updated 08/19/2014 *js

Reported in: WILLOW SPRINGS IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11H5SA5DF

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

3/20 i was going 35 when it lost power and braked.onstar towed to dealer 4 days later was told it was traction control and fixed. 4/29 going 50 and lost power, and braked to 28 mph. onstar again towed to dealer has sat there for 24 days and counting with no resolution from gm. this is a 2013 chevy malibu.i am currently looking to have it declared a lemon.

Reported in: GRAYTOWN OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11B5SA6DU

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: GRAYTOWN OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11B5SA6DU

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: GRAYTOWN OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11B5SA6DU

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

turned the car on heat came on full blast fan and temp gage were both in off position. it did this 3 times before i could get it into the shop a week later. this car alarm also turns itself on after driving in the rain. last but certianly not least when driving in slow traffic the transmissions downshift on this automatic vehicle is horrible it is a violent jerk down and up. my dealership continues to tell me there are no problems with the exception of the fan issue the only thing they have been able to fix. i am beginning to hate my car. the jerk scares the cap out of me i am scared one day it will just slip it is even worse when the ac is on even when stopping in normal traffic it does this and sometimes feels like i am driving over a gravel road.

Reported in: COLUMBUS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SAXDF

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2013 chev malibu 1ls manufactured 11/20/12, currently less than 7,000 mi. 1) chrome & radio glass - when sun shines on consel it blinds driver & driver must cover area with a scarf or jacket; consel is beautiful to look at, but not practical from a safety viewpoint since the driver is blinded & cannot see until the area is covered from the sun. 2) when air conditioning was turned on, a blast of very hot air came out; it took a couple of times of turning the settings off & on (at least 60 seconds or longer) before the hot air stopped & the air conditioning came on. the hot air could not be immediately turned off. happened only once. 3) passenger side front fender/bumper loose - makes noise, can pop it back in, but on hot days, it pops out, vibrates and makes loud noise until popped back in. 4) rear windows - when down 1/2, 3/4 or fully, vibrates, makes very loud noise that sounds like tires are coming apart, causing driver to immediately pull over to check tires, the distraction & being on side of road could be a safety issue. 5) no spare tire - unable to locate a tire & rim (or donut tire) for purchase to insert in trunk tire area. no can of goop, also goop only lasts for 6 months & must be discarded & new can purchased. not good when stranded in inclement snowy weather or out in the hot desert & must wait for tow truck. i like my chev malibu very much, it has been able to handle rough gravel/dirt roads in inclement weather, snow, & highway travel. i plan to take it to the dealer shortly for an oil change & to take care of these issues. what i don't like is that i am unable to turn the driver airbag off (i sit less than 12 inches from the wheel & am concerned that if it were to deploy i would be killed) & that the vehicle is fairly low to the ground, making speed bumps & getting out of businesses where there is a dip onto streets difficult.

Reported in: WINONA MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11B5SA3DF

AIR BAGS

Reported in: WINONA MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11B5SA3DF

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Reported in: WINONA MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11B5SA3DF

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

fire in the tail light that also got some of my trunk. the fire stopped 1/4 inch form the gas tank.

Reported in: GLENDALE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fire in the tail light that also got some of my trunk. the fire stopped 1/4 inch form the gas tank.

Reported in: GLENDALE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle decelerated as the check engine sensor illuminated. the contact had to turn the vehicle off and back on several times. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was not able to neither replicate nor diagnose the failure. the vin was not available. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 13,000.

Reported in: CORTLAND OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

while highway driving during a sunny day, was blinded by reflection of the sun off of the chrome that is on the console where the gear shift is located. i had to cover the area with a cloth in order to continue driving. seems to me that the chrome in that area needs to be "dulled" just a bit as it is in the area surrounding the radio.

Reported in: WICHITA KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11H5SA1DF

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Reported in: WICHITA KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11H5SA1DF

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

key fob is too sensitive, especially on the trunk button. keys are in my pocket, and if i bump up against something, the trunk is open. when you are in public (say a public park for a family reunion) and need to store large valuables in your car, where do you store them? in the trunk. well what happens if you bump something and your trunk pops? those valuables get stolen. the fob should have the trunk button inset into it, require to press two buttons simultaneously, or require you to press the trunk button twice for the trunk to open. i believe that this is a chevrolet design error. the day that i bought my previous chevy car (2012 camaro) this same thing happened. just so happened there wasn't anything in my trunk with the camaro. but it did rain and my trunk was full of water the morning. this seems like an easy fix, and i am sure that i'm not the only person with this problem. sucks to see my mom lose a coach purse and wallet, personal and business debit cards and checks, medication, and cash while on a family vacation.

Reported in: BEEBE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11H5SA4DF

AIR BAGS

front passenger seat air bag sensor too sensitive?? the front passenger air bag light comes on as well as front passenger seat belt reminder with minimal weight and/or pressure exerted on seat. i noted a 12oz soda beverage was placed on the front passenger seat and in approximately less than 10 seconds the vehicle light illuminated that the air bag was on (it illuminated off until this point) and the reminder tone came on to remind to fasten the front passenger seat belt.

Reported in: CALDWELL OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEATS

Reported in: CALDWELL OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

my rpm keeps going up and down at stops and i took it to a dealer and they found out my piston is cracked at compression rings.there is also a service bulletin issued by gm pi-1178 affecting 2.0 turbo engines ,i talked to 2 gm represantatives both denied of having a service bulletin issued on this car .and theydont want to change my engine but replace the pistons and the rings ,my car will be at the shop another week!.i always had gm cars 1 and this will be my last gm car because its a cheap company!

Reported in: REDLANDS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11G5SX9DF

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

while driving the engine power suddenly reduced and a warning came on indicating reduced engine power. the vehicle was taken to dealer who had it for 2 weeks and drove around 500 miles on car and were unable to replicate error.

Reported in: NEWARK DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SA5DF

ENGINE

Reported in: NEWARK DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SA5DF

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: NEWARK DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SA5DF

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i have owned the vehicle for 9 months and this has happened twice. when vehicle is started, the air conditioner started on high and i could not turn it off. i turned off the ignition and restarted vehicle and it was ok. this happened twice since i have owned the vehicle.

Reported in: EASTHAMPTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11B5SA0DF

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

neighbors woke us up at 3 am to tell us they just put a fire out on the car. 2013 chevy malibu purchased with 2 miles on it and had it for 8 months..went outside to check and firs was smothering. came in house, while calling insurance looked out the window and the car was on fire again. called 911 and went out to spray water on it. put the fire out and waited for fire department and police. fire department opened the trunk and tore the carpet away from the light and sprayed the inside of the car. the car was towed to the dealer the next day. now one month later they said it was the wiring harness. the dealer can not say why it happened but want to fix the car and give it back to us, even though themseles and the insurance company said they would not get back in it either. we just asked for a car of equal value, anything on the lot (preferrably not chevy and did not have to be new), now it looks llike we will have to get an attorney because some are calling it totaled and some are not. phone calls are not being returned and if they are we get different answers to the questions. really sucks. our neighbor has cameras around her house and the whole thing is on camera. we have 2 other chevy's currently, but will probably be getting rid of them.

Reported in: GLENDALE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11B5SAXDF

POWER TRAIN

i started the car and viewed the message �service power steering� in the message center between the odometer and tachometer. there did not seem to be any issue with the steering, but wanted to get it checked out by my local dealer since it was less than a half mile up the road. as i put the car into the gear, the car would not move. the indicator lights that normally show me what gear i am in (prnd) were blank. then all of the sudden, the car surged forward violently, as if the malibu was just rear-ended. i then turned the car off and restarted it. the �service power steering� message appeared again. however, the �check engine� light had lit up, and the �service parking brake� message appeared as well. the car then surge violently again forward without shifting into any gears. i then shut the car off and called spencer chevrolet to tell them i was going to have the car towed to their shop. after a few minutes, i tried once more to start the car and was able to shift into gear and drive it to the shop in limp mode with half the warning lights lit up on the dash. after further diagnostics, the maintenance manager at spencer chevrolet informed me that the transmission computer module (tcm) had failed and needed replacement under warranty. this was the third electrical issue i had with this vehicle (the trunk was opening on its own while driving, parked, or during the night, and the radio was locking up with no control). i was worried that the transmission issue could have happened while driving, and didn't want to take any risks.

Reported in: SPRINGFIELD PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SA4DF

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: SPRINGFIELD PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SA4DF

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle lost acceleration power then stalled. the contact also mentioned that the engine temperature warning light illuminated and that the failure was experienced multiple times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the serpentine belt and water pump needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 10,000.

Reported in: YPSILANTI MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11E5SA3DF

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

2013 chevrolet malibu. consumer writes in regards to purchased vehicle with no spare tire in the trunk. *smd the consumer stated when she purchased the vehicle, she was not informed the vehicle did not come equipped with a spare tire. when she experienced a tire blow out on the freeway. it was then, she was told by aaa, there was only an air pump, which was of no use, since the tire has shredded. the consumer was told, there was no spare tire, because it saved on weight, thus having better gas mileage. *jb

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

my vehicle which was purchased brand new 02/2014 was left running and placed into park on level asphalt street. when i walked about six or seven feet from the vehicle my vehicle began rolling forward. i chased the vehicle and attempted to get inside to stop the vehicle. i was able to open the door but was dragged several feet. i could see clearly the vehicle was in park. the vehicle went in to a small ravine and from the outside of the vehicle i was able to push the engine stop/start button and the vehicle stopped. i easily backed the vehicle out after starting it. i shut the vehicle off and some nice people i did not know tended to my injuries. i called general motors later that night and was given a service request number of 71-1320790919. my vehicle was towed to sunrise chevy on 06/22. on 07/21 i was notified nothing could be found wrong with my vehicle. i was given no paperwork from general motors or the dealer. there was 1100.00 dollars of damage to my vehicle . general motors refused to pay for said damage. i was told to use my parking brake. really that is ridiculous when u are on level ground. my left foot and leg still show the signs of being dragged. i was also asked how many times this happened. isn't once enough. i surely did not try to duplicate it. i did not nor will i ever leave my car running again and walk away. i had the key with me on that day but guess what i discovered the vehicle can be driven away even while the key fab is with you. i hope this does not happen to anyone else which is the reason i reported the incident to general motors and now documenting the incident here.

Reported in: LOMBARD IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G11J5SX3DF

STEERING

steering became stiff with slippage when bearing left or right. took it to dealer in savannah where purchased. was told this was an issue for quite a few people. power steering motor was replaced. also had an issue with heater vents blowing hot air even when turned off. happened on start up several times. dealer said computer had to be reprogrammed. had a flat and side of tire had a hole. the kit in the trunk (instead of an actual tire) was no help at all. had to call aaa for a tow. had to buy an after market rim and tire so i would have a spare. the dealers sell them at around $500.00. i am so disappointed with this car.....chevy has lost a loyal customer due to their greed and the dealer in savannah will never get any business from us for selling us a car that they knew had issues.

Reported in: SAVANNAH GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11B5SA2DF

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving 25 mph the engine overheating warning sensor illuminated. the contact drove onto the emergency lane in order to cool the engine and the vehicle was turned off. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and to be repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 29,083.

Reported in: DETROIT MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SA2DF

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

vehicle slowed to 10 mph rapidly without warning in traffic. was one half mile from entering interstate. car was hauled to dealer.

Reported in: FOND DU LAC WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SA0DU

AIR BAGS

2013 chevrolet malibu. attorney representing consumer writes in regards to vehicle seat belt and airbag sensors failure during an accident. *smd the consumer and his wife were involved in a head-on collision. the impact was so severe that the rear of both vehicles went up in the air and the consumer's vehicle rotated and landed with its tires over a guardrail. occupants, from both vehicles, suffered injuries. *jb

Reported in: YARDLEY PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G11B5SA7DF

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i was on the on ramp, behind another car driving to get onto the highway when we both drove through a big puddle of water. the car in front of me stopped and the water came over the hood of my car. my car then stalled and i coasted to the left side of the on ramp. my car would not start. the other car continued driving. no water entered my vehicle.

Reported in: ROCHESTER HILLS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11E5SA1DF

ENGINE

Reported in: ROCHESTER HILLS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11E5SA1DF

WHEELS

my daughter was driving on expressway and had just taken an exit through town about a mile when her rear drivers side tire (goodyear assurance) blew out on the inside of the tire. the blowout was in the sidewall near the rim and was about 3 inches long, which i have a picture of. she said she heard a "pop", low tire pressure light came on and then a rumbling noise. luckily she was able to get it off to the side of the road safely. this 2013 malibu only had 12,000 miles on the tires when this happened. approximately 5 days earlier i had just taken the car into a dealership near our home and had the oil changed and tires rotated but no one had acknowledged any problems or bulges with any of the tires.. the dealership where we bought the car would not have anything to do with the tire issue. they stated the warranty does not cover tires and we would have to deal with goodyear ourselves. upon doing some research on the internet, i had discovered that many complaints had been made on these particular tires such as bulges in the sidewalls and blowouts with very low mileage. it's obvious there is a defect of some kind and these tires need to be investigated before someone gets killed. my daughter said she never ran over anything, it just popped on its own. thank god she had just gotten off the expressway as this could have caused a tragic accident.

Reported in: OTISVILLE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SA0DU

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl-the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when the sun beams on the shiny interior trim it would become difficult to see. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not aware of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 100. ne

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11E5SA6DF

ENGINE

the car engine stalls, locks go up and down, panel lights go out, power steering is disabled, rpm gauge revs up to 7000+, then engine comes back on. this has happened multiple times nearly causing crashes and causing extreme anxiety. the service department says no error is stored on the car computer and they cannot duplicate the incident. after 2 days in the shop, i got my car back, drove 378 miles and the incident happened again. it has occurred with every member of my family. i want to be taken seriously or i will contact an attorny before someone gets injured not afterwards.

Reported in: KATY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11F5RR7DF

STEERING

Reported in: KATY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11F5RR7DF

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: KATY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11F5RR7DF

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was in 2013 chevy malibu rental car from enterprises that i've been driving for over a month now and today 09092014 while driving on very busy highway with my 4 year old son in his car seat in the back i was slowing to exit the highway when all of a sudden the car started to shake violently and was loosing speed and power with serval 18 wheelers existing at the same time as well. the car information display panel said "reduced engine power", and the traction control and check engine lights came on along with the change oil soon. i'm blessed that nothing happened to us but i'm afraid that this may happen again to someone and the results my not be as blessed as we are. i will be in contact with enterprises rental in the morning for a different car.

Reported in: ATMORE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11E5SA9DF

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