chevrolet malibu Problems

chevrolet malibu 2014 Complaints

STEERING

while driving at highway speeds (65-70 mph) on straight and level highway, steering would develop a "sticky, or dead spot" on center. when attempting to make a slight correction, it required increased effort to overcome the "sticky" spot; i could feel the increased resistance, and then suddenly the steering wheel would move. it took effort to keep the car from jerking. initially this would occur only when temperatures were below approximately 50 degrees (we were on christmas break in utah). however, upon returning to texas and warmer weather, the condition has persisted, albeit intermittently. i took it to the dealer on 15 jan; however they were "unable to duplicate". this afternoon i observed the same "stickiness" while waiting at a stoplight. i have attempted to work through chevrolet customer service representatives on-line, but have not been able to get anyone to acknowledge that a ""problem" exists.

Reported in: COPPERAS COVE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11J5SX9EF

POWER TRAIN

1st incident when applying the brake the vehicle would do a extreme pull to the right. 2nd incident 2/24/14 mile 2940 - transmission shuts down after exiting highway.

Reported in: UNION CITY GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

1st incident when applying the brake the vehicle would do a extreme pull to the right. 2nd incident 2/24/14 mile 2940 - transmission shuts down after exiting highway.

Reported in: UNION CITY GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

as i was driving and come to a stop light, my vehicle cut off and once i let off the brake, to go, the car started back without me doing anything. when i was at the drive thru window, my foot was on the brake and i was still in drive mode, the car cut off, and when i let of the brake slightly the vehicle started all by itself. both incidents happened a week apart.

Reported in: CLINTON TOWNSHIP MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while braking to a complete stop, the vehicle engaged into sleep mode. once the contact released the brakes, the vehicle started to slowly reverse. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacture was notified and was advised that the vehicle was designed to function in the manner it did. the failure mileage was 500 and the current mileage was 2,000.

Reported in: GRIFFITH IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11E5SL1EF

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the top chrome trim on the drivers side window separated while he drove 70 mph. the dealer replaced the window trim; however, the contact was not advised if the failure occurred due to a defective seal. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 3200 and the current mileage was 4,700. updated 06/24/14*lj updated 06/30/2014 *js

Reported in: ROCHESTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SLXEF

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i just purchased a 2014 malibu on 04- 22 for my daughter. due to my daughter telling me that the brakes felt mushy in her car i decided to test drive it myself. while driving down my street at approx. 25mph with the brake slightly depressed, the transmission shifted unexpectedly and the engine seem to rev up. this made the vehicle that much harder to control and stop. this has to be looked into a.s.a.p. i do not want my daughter to continue driving this vehicle until there is a solution. going to take this vehicle back to the dealership first thing monday.

Reported in: DAISYTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11B5SL1EF

ENGINE

i just purchased a 2014 malibu on 04- 22 for my daughter. due to my daughter telling me that the brakes felt mushy in her car i decided to test drive it myself. while driving down my street at approx. 25mph with the brake slightly depressed, the transmission shifted unexpectedly and the engine seem to rev up. this made the vehicle that much harder to control and stop. this has to be looked into a.s.a.p. i do not want my daughter to continue driving this vehicle until there is a solution. going to take this vehicle back to the dealership first thing monday.

Reported in: DAISYTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11B5SL1EF

POWER TRAIN

i just purchased a 2014 malibu on 04- 22 for my daughter. due to my daughter telling me that the brakes felt mushy in her car i decided to test drive it myself. while driving down my street at approx. 25mph with the brake slightly depressed, the transmission shifted unexpectedly and the engine seem to rev up. this made the vehicle that much harder to control and stop. this has to be looked into a.s.a.p. i do not want my daughter to continue driving this vehicle until there is a solution. going to take this vehicle back to the dealership first thing monday.

Reported in: DAISYTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11B5SL1EF

ENGINE

there is a grinding noise coming from the engine compartment. i do believe there are other complaints on this same issue.

Reported in: DAISYTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11B5SL1EF

SERVICE BRAKES

the brakes felt low and then the low brake fluid warning light and also stability track alarm and the brake light on the other side lit up. i drove a few miles more and the alarms would sound every time i hit the brakes. the car had to be flat bedded back to the dealer. the truck driver looked for brake fluid level, there was no brake fluid at all. i was informed later that the brake fluid had all leaked out the rear caliper. this has not been resolved, car is still at dealer.

Reported in: EAST HAVEN CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SL6EF

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact leased a 2014 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 25 mph, the brakes failed and the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. a police report was filed. the contact sustained neck and back injuries which required medical attention. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100.

Reported in: NOBLESVILLE IN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G11B5SL4EF

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact leased a 2014 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 25 mph, the brakes failed and the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. a police report was filed. the contact sustained neck and back injuries which required medical attention. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100.

Reported in: NOBLESVILLE IN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G11B5SL4EF

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when the gear lever was shifted from any selected gear, the engine revved and the transmission began to jerk without warning. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 2.

Reported in: TOUGALLOO MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11B5SL6EF

SERVICE BRAKES

while driving down the highway at 65 mph an animal began entering my path. due to the size of the animal i immediately applied the brakes hard. the vehicle immediately jerked the steering wheel to the left and then even harder to the right. had i not had both hands on the wheel, it is highly probable that control of the car would have been lost when it jerked to the right. as it was, i was able to control the car but this was a scary emergency stop event. i did not have to stop the car and did get slowed enough to avoid an accident -- it was the reaction of the car jerking left and more powerfully to the right that was scary and was definitely not expected. the car has disc brakes all around.

Reported in: CHICKASHA OK || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

first of all thanks nhtsa for recalling the brakes on this vehicle. well another problem has arose with this vehicle. my daughter was driving this vehicle this morning. when she applied the brakes coming down hill she stated the vehicle slowed then sped up while pushing the brake pedal. so i then road tested the vehicle when i got home from work. descending down the same hill i felt the vehicle speed increase while i had the brake pedal pressed down. it seems that the transmission is not helping the vehicle slow down at times.. meaning the transmission is up shifting instead of down shifting to help slow the vehicle. this is definitely a safety concern. i did some research on this site and there is a tsb on this issue(vehicle speed control no. pic-5652-b). i will have it looked at asap. of course i already know day centennial service dept will say they cant duplicate my concern. i truly believe that this will be a safety recall.

Reported in: DAISYTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11B5SL1EF

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated when using the rear view mirror with the light shining on the rear windshield it blocked his visibility while driving in reverse. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 400. updated 8/19/14*cn updated 08/27/2014 *js

Reported in: DURHAM CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11B5SL7EF

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate and there was a sudden increase in engine rpms. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician was unable to detect a failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 6,800 and the current was 7,100. updated 8/11/14*cn

Reported in: ROCHESTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SLXEF

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate and there was a sudden increase in engine rpms. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician was unable to detect a failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 6,800 and the current was 7,100. updated 8/11/14*cn

Reported in: ROCHESTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SLXEF

ENGINE

the auto stop/start fail two time the check engine light came on took it in two time to get it fixed . when driving it will down shift whin i take my foot of the gas.

Reported in: PHILLIPS RANCH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SL3EF

SERVICE BRAKES

the auto stop/start fail two time the check engine light came on took it in two time to get it fixed . when driving it will down shift whin i take my foot of the gas.

Reported in: PHILLIPS RANCH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SL3EF

POWER TRAIN

the auto stop/start fail two time the check engine light came on took it in two time to get it fixed . when driving it will down shift whin i take my foot of the gas.

Reported in: PHILLIPS RANCH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11C5SL3EF

SERVICE BRAKES

on 7/8 i went in for a regular oil change. gm told me there was a recall and they set my brakes. my car has what is called an auto stop feature that save fuel. after they fixed my brakes and i drove away my auto stop would not engage at all. i took it back right back on 7/8. they told me they fixed the auto stop. i drove away again for the second time. auto stop still not engaging. i took it right back. i then called nine days later they said it was fixed but when i got there it had not been fixed and they traded our rental for what they call a drac car. they called me and told me that there was something wrong and they would have to reset the computer completely. they then call back at 3:30 to tell me it was fixed. this was 7/14. i picked it up today 7/15 and auto stop is not working. they want me to keep it a couple days before i bring it back.

Reported in: LUCASVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11E5SL9EF

STEERING

purchased this car on april 22, 2014. at 738 miles the vehicle was taken in for brake issues. was told that i had to wait at least till the car had 1700 miles on it so the new parts would settle. i read in a news paper article that this vehicle had a open recall on it. i then returned to the service department on may 16 2014. i told the service manager about the recall. he stated that there was nothing in there system concerning this matter. make a long story short there was a valid recall on this car. i have taken this car back 4 other times for this brake issue. service department states there is nothing wrong. i still have the intermittent brake issue in which one mechanic agreed that he felt the long pedal on the brakes.. gm states that the car is performing as should. someone needs to contact the new global safety chief(jeff boyer). this sounds like ignition switch drama all over again.

Reported in: DAISYTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11B5SL1EF

SERVICE BRAKES

purchased this car on april 22, 2014. at 738 miles the vehicle was taken in for brake issues. was told that i had to wait at least till the car had 1700 miles on it so the new parts would settle. i read in a news paper article that this vehicle had a open recall on it. i then returned to the service department on may 16 2014. i told the service manager about the recall. he stated that there was nothing in there system concerning this matter. make a long story short there was a valid recall on this car. i have taken this car back 4 other times for this brake issue. service department states there is nothing wrong. i still have the intermittent brake issue in which one mechanic agreed that he felt the long pedal on the brakes.. gm states that the car is performing as should. someone needs to contact the new global safety chief(jeff boyer). this sounds like ignition switch drama all over again.

Reported in: DAISYTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11B5SL1EF

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while the vehicle parked, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle and suddenly engulfed into flames. the fire department extinguished the fire. a police report was filed. the fire department determined that the fire started from the engine. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure mileage was 2,000.

Reported in: SAINT MARTINVILLE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GLLB5SL2EF

TIRES

tl-the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu equipped with continental pro contact tires, line size: p215/60 r16. the contact stated that there was a large blister in the front passenger's tire. the contact stated that the tire pressure was low. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who filled the tire with air, however the tire had low pressure again in the am. the tire failure mileage was 701. the vehicle failure mileage was 701. the dot number was 6yx8bn4 3613. rg

Reported in: ORION MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11B5SL1EF

STEERING

tl-the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the traction control engaged on its on while turning right on a curved road causes the steering wheel to turn straight however the failure does not occurred when turning left. the dealer performed a diagnostic which was unable to locate a failure code however the vehicle was test driven and was able to duplicate the failure however the dealer advised that without a failure code they was unable to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 500. li

Reported in: CORNETTSVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11B5SL1EF

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl-the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the traction control engaged on its on while turning right on a curved road causes the steering wheel to turn straight however the failure does not occurred when turning left. the dealer performed a diagnostic which was unable to locate a failure code however the vehicle was test driven and was able to duplicate the failure however the dealer advised that without a failure code they was unable to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 500. li

Reported in: CORNETTSVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G11B5SL1EF