Check engine light problems

Check engine light
Check engine light: It indicates that there is a failure in the way the engine works, specifically in the exhaust system. When it blinks, the failure is serious.
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Check engine light, 3 codes (U01BO, U0284, U1345)

Chevrolet Malibu 2020 LS 1.5 turbo 86020 miles
The other day my check engine light came on. I put a code reader on it and it threw 3 codes. U01B0 (Lost communication w battery sensor), U0284 (Lost communication w active grille air shutter I motor module) and U1345(Engine Control Module LIN Bus 1. I checked all fuses, checked for damaged wiring, nothing. So I replaced the battery monitor module. Same problem. At first, my fan would be running going from slow to fast and back again the entire time, but that has stopped. I've checked the voltage on the lin bus wire coming from the negative terminal of the battery, apparantly it should be fro… Read complete
Jayp156 from United States 2 years ago  
JA
6 reports 
Jayp156 from United States 2 years ago
Still unresolved, and no comments. StartMyCar asked me to make this comment.
Dan1020 from United States 9 months ago
Were you able to resolve this? I currently have the U0284 causing my check engine to be lot up right now. Let me know and thanks!
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Check engine light

Chevrolet Malibu 2010 2.4 14700000 miles
I was getting a check engine light, I check with a scanner and the evaporator canister was bad,I replaced the check engine light went out for three days and came back up the we try scanning it again and it says no information there is no communication with the car and the scanner
Willy from United States a year ago  
WI
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Willy from United States a year ago
I have a 2010 chevy malibu 2.4 Ls I took it to emissions and it pass but couple days latter the check engine light came on,I check with the scanner and it turns out that the the vapor evaporator sensor needed to be replace,I replace that sensor and the check engine light went out but 3 days later came back on I try to scanned again and shows no information on vehicle try again but still no comunication,took it to my mechanic and he said there is no issues with the engine it shows everything is OK in the engine and tha the problem could be a short somewhere any suggestions appreciated
Thank you
Willy from United States a year ago
Unfortunately the problem with my 2010 chevy malibu engine light hasn't been solved after trying everything posible on my part so I'm thinking about taking it to an ethnic technician to get a diagnostic to see what's going on I mean the car runs good, everything else is OK so I figured why not go ahead and fix it
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Engine light is on

Chevrolet Malibu 2016 Engine light  164350 miles
Nothing wrong with the engine but the light is popping in and out all the time and it affects other features
Harry from Canada 6 months ago  
HA
2 replies 
Lilbit from United States 6 months ago
From what I found the corporate is likely going to be in O2 sensor either right before aka the Upstream sensor before the catalytic converter or the downstream sensor the one after the catalytic converter. That would be my suggestion on checking
Harry from Canada 6 months ago
Do you think it can be fixed at home if yes then how. Thanks for your help
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At 60 to 70mph engine light comes on saying to service stabilatrack

Chevrolet Malibu 2018 sedan 1.5 4clylider 149900 miles
At 60 to 70mph engine light comes on saying to service stabilatrack the car feels Shakey at high speeds and my ac also stops working when I'm parked but when I'm driving its on
danny from Trinidad and Tobago 6 months ago  
DA
3 reports 
Jbrokaw from United States 5 months ago
Check you break pedal sensor and the gas pedal sensor located in the pedals.
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Engine Light

Chevrolet Malibu 2014  146000 miles
Engine light comes on every so often, then goes away. Gas cap is in tight.
TexasMom from United States 3 months ago  
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Engine light comes on and car goes into limp mode

Chevrolet Malibu 2014 lt 100000 miles
I get code p0091 for a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu.
byrd from United States 4 months ago  
BY
1 report 

Check engine light

Chevrolet Malibu 2022 Malibu  98839 miles
Check engine light is on, shows codes U18A2 & U0101, Car lights come on, ignition doesn’t start, able to shift gears but car stays in neutral position, all power related to the battery is working
Malibu from United States 6 months ago  
MA

Won't start

Chevrolet Malibu 2011  147000 miles
2011 Chevy Malibu replaced battery not it, replace relay fuse not it, car runs then next day won't start. I have radio, lights air conditioner lights on dash as soon as I turn key over nothing. All lights on dash gone not check engine light my daughter owned this car 3 years never a problem. The mint she paid off now this I called car lot to see if they removed the don't start tracker and they removed that. I really thought that was the problem but guy said no. Need help before I take a sledge hammer to the whole car at my wits ends.
Lisa from United States 2 years ago  
LI
10 reports 
MzRobin from United States 2 years ago
Get a scan tool at AutoZone or O'rielly, or wherever. Turn your key on, connect it like a phone charger to your car. It should be near the gas pedal and look in front of you or in that area. The port to plug it into is going to look like the end on the scan tool. Follow instructions. It will tell you what's wrong with your car, if it's an electrical problem Could be a camshaft sensor, a crankshaft sensor, theft deterrent system, a loose or bad ground wire, I've seen it be a fuse, not a relay, a simple fuse! I've known it to be the entire fuse box under the hood was traded out with a used identical one. We swapped our fuses in to the newer box, the car started right up! Nobody could fix this car not even GMC CHEVROLET dealership! We did...hope this helps.....
Lisa from United States 2 years ago
I did that nothing comes up on the scan tool. It reads nothing, I did notice at the battery for the positive cable the wires are crushed, and their is black sticky stuff on it. I took terminals off this because it had broke when tightened. I replaced it and noticed the cable. I going to try to get the black sticky stuff off and see if that helps. I will try to upload a picture for before and after. Thank you for the info on the scan tool but it literally shows nothing.
Faris from United States 2 years ago
I think i had the same problem on my 2010 check this video out https://youtu.be/tNMRbT1nZOk?si=EYXOi0…
Rhonda from United States 2 years ago
I don't know if your battery is the very large one with 4 or 5 wires plus negative & positive terminals. If so it sounds like the wires are loose. My car did same exact thing. I removed all wires. Connected the little wires making sure the nuts were good and tight, then connect positive and last negative. It matters! Making sure all connections are clean. I was praying it would work but I didn't really believe it would. It sounded too easy. I said I don't think it's gonna work because I didn't hear the bell dinging because of opened door. Just as I finish saying that I heard the dinging. It cranked right up and all was good. No lie. I was so freaking happy!
litz from United States a year ago
If you don’t see anything on the scan tool after connecting your scanner, the problem would be most likely your ecu or ecm…its not communicating with your scanner and likely it’s already worn out…you may be the only one who possibly know the cause of its issue like flood, engine overheating etc…therefore in order to properly navigate this kind of electrical problem since you don’t have anything on your scanner …I strongly advise it’s your ecm need to be replaced and maybe even your bcm also as this two like husband & wife that has marital relationship with each other…hope this kind of technicality will help you pinpoint the actual issue
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Can not pass Emmisions to re-register my car SolvedSolved

Chevrolet Malibu 2009 2.4 212000 miles
Check engine light and the car continues to shut down to reduced power service esc service traction all these warnings. I have had code for the purge valve the canister vent valve the fuel pump the throttle body and have replaced all of these things reset codes and while driving through the first cycle the car all the sudden the engine power gets reduced and i have to pull over the engine light and traction control light are back on and so i start the process again I can not pass emissions please anyone
MizMalibuBlues from United States 4 years ago  
MI
6 reports 
Yasir from other 3 years ago
Exactly same issue with my Malibu 2011. Anyone help please.
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Aces from United States 2 years ago
My code is P0449. This is Vent Valve Solenoid Circuit. Knowing that a gas cap is first thing to change I did that. Checked emission fuses,all good. Changed purge valve,nothing. Check engine light still on.
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My car isnt running correctly

Chevrolet Malibu 2000 Mid size saden 53000 miles
My car is like bucking like some thing is holding it back from running freely and my check engine light is on im a single mom and i have no idea whats wrong with my car
Jeanette from United States 10 years ago  
JE
4 reports 
Lauren from United States 8 years ago
U probably don't have a vacuum seal in the cold air intake stsytern it happened to mine it's an easy fix tho u can do it urself I can tell u how or you tube can
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Brake pedal hard to push, car won’t start

Chevrolet Malibu 2018 LT 1.5 103944 miles
I have a new battery and brand new starter, but car still won’t start, it just clicks. My brake pedal is really hard to push and now in neutral tires won’t roll. Check engine light on but no error codes are showing up. Sent to dealership and they said it just needed a starter.
Tink Tink 2.0 from United States a year ago  
TI
3 reports 
Bill F from United States a year ago
Same thing happened to my 2016 LS. I drove it to a benefit raffle and it was fine. Found out I won a raffle so I had to go pick it up and when I tried to start it the brake was stiff and when I pushed the start button all the lights started flickering and I heard clicking sound. It wouldn't stop until I figured out I had to push the start button twice. Since then I put a new battery in, replaced the vacuum pump, changed the oil and it still won't start. I'm about to give up and call AAA to get it towed to the dealer.
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Gauges and infotainment stopped working

Chevrolet Malibu 2020 1.5 turbo  102000 miles
My radio and usb ports and gauges went black just stopped working I replaced the battery and still nothing I thought maybe the car was going wack bc of the battery but I still have a check engine light on my dash it’s there for a camshaft sensor but nothing else works I can’t change the hvac it’s stuck on defrost now but the car runs and drives perfectly fine
Lowkey from United States 8 days ago  
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Hot start issue / No start when warm after replacing brake vacuum pump

Chevrolet Malibu 2016 sedan 1.5L Turbo 270000 miles
After replacing the OEM brake vacuum pump, engine oil, filter, and crankshaft sensor, the car starts perfectly when cold. However, once the engine gets hot and I turn it off, it completely refuses to restart until it cools down. Fuses and mechanical parts are fine. There is no Check Engine light and no codes on the scanner
moe4 from Canada 3 months ago  
MO
4 reports 

Stupid autostart

Chevrolet Malibu 2014  91000 miles
While stopped at light, the car engine stops and then won't restart. Had to push car off to the side then put it in park and after a few minutes was able to restart. My mechanic pulled the power censor wire to the hood that bypasses the autostart (so it is able to drive) but caused the engine light to turn on and the remote start will not operate. Already replaced both batteries. I hate the autostart!
cwdebkj from United States 6 months ago  
CW

Cooling Fan

Chevrolet Malibu 2019  59850 miles
When I shut off the car, a fan continues to run for a few minutes. Now I have the engine icon coming on. My coolant level looks fine. Should I try to change the "60" relay fuse next? I have only had the car for one month, so I am not familiar with the Malibu.
Shirley from United States 7 months ago  
SH
1 report 

No crank no start

Chevrolet Malibu 2006 3500  160000 miles
So I was on the freeway headed home and when I got to the red light on the off ramp. I waited for green light and suddenly no warning my car just dies. When I went to try to start it back up no crank no start. After it stalled I am getting a check engine light however I plug in the code reader and it shows 0 codes... help please.
Billy from United States a year ago  
BI
2 reports 

Stalled out and wouldn’t come back on

Chevrolet Malibu 2011  92300 miles
Car completely stalled no check engine light. When I turn the ignition it’ll start to turn over and immediately lose power
Luis from United States a year ago  
LU
1 report 

2016 chevy malibu P1682 no ac/cooling fans not running Help!

Chevrolet Malibu 2016 limited LS/2.5 L. FI DOHC 89529 miles
My AC is n9ot working the compressor isnt engaging. There is refrigerant pressure in the lines. I tried to add some refrigerant (very small amount) to see if clutch engaged but no good. I checked fuses all seemed fine i tested. What i9 d9id notice was when ac was activated on dash and air turned high the cooling fans arent turning on. Also, a check engine light is on with code p1682(ignition 1 switch circuit 2) and p26E4 also C0242-00 (power train control module traction control). This is as far as i got. There is power going to the fans where the connectors plug in. I thought of a pontiac g6… Read complete
R.S Garage from United States a year ago  
R.
3 reports 

Issue with ECS Power stearing with other faults that come on

Chevrolet Malibu 2021 1.5-liter four-cylinder, LT 122222 miles
It's very random, but some mornings my Traction light will come on, and my display will say service ESC and Reduced steering. Also, the parking assist and Forward collision Alert will come on right as I put it into reverse. I first started noticing last fall that the parking assist would turn off randomly and my radio would look like the colors were not aligned that has fixed itself, but the parking assist has brought the ESC problem on a frigid day this last December; the car almost didn't start. And now, at least once a week, it will turn on for the day and go away for the rest of the week. No check engine light just the little car skidding.
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RU12 from United States a year ago  
RU
1 report 

No accelerating properly

Chevrolet Malibu 2016 2.5 5500 miles
Check engine light on and the car 9nly accelerating 40mph
Benny from Bahamas 8 years ago  
BE
1 report 

Transmission

Chevrolet Malibu 2009 manuel 111048 miles
Just purchase this 2009 chevy malibu just two months ago. Now the engine light is on and saying codes po716,po717.
rosecook6rose from United States 9 years ago  
RO
1 report 
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