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Car is loud coming from a pipe on or in front of engine

Chevrolet Malibu 2000  150000 miles
Car is loud ,and I was told its a thin pipe near the engine
shorty from United States 8 years ago  
SH

Engine Reduce power

Chevrolet Malibu 2011 2.4 170 miles
Engine Reduced power ride slow then start stalling
Loukane from United States 4 months ago  
LO
2 reports 

Engine Flares

Chevrolet Malibu 2016 Hybrid 7500 miles
Engine flares. Engine revs to appear to mesh transmission mismatch. Chevrolet claims it is normal.
Alanmalibu from United States 6 years ago  
AL

Engine just stopped while driving

Chevrolet Malibu 2009  68000 miles
I was driving and the car engine just shut off%2C when I try to start the car I see a lock on the dash
Victoria from United States 7 years ago  
VI
3 reports 

Remote ignition SolvedSolved

Chevrolet Malibu 2005  180000 miles
Hope someone can help me. The remote ignition is not working and when I do as the manual indicates - I press the car secure button and keep the little circle button pressed- but the only thing I can hear is like an "elevator", then lights turn on an off, but the engine does never start.
ivy from United States 9 years ago  
IV
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Aristotle from United States 9 years ago
Try clicking twice the secure button until some kind of whistle is heard. Then keep the little circle button pressed for 4 seconds and that's it. You can also check from the computer's menu that you have the remote ignition option on.
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Joey from United States 9 years ago
First of all, you need to activate it from the computer in the stereo. Also and really important, you need to have the check in turned on. If this is the case, you should reset the computer.
Joe Neckbone from United States 7 years ago
Ok what if i turn switch on n reads its in low n wont turn over because of that how do i fix it
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Scanner P0401 failure code SolvedSolved

Chevrolet Malibu 2006  110000 miles
Hi everyone, my car has suddenly announced there was an engine failure and when I scanned it, the code error P0401 was indicated. I was told a new fuel plug may be needed, so I changed it but the code error is still there. I have the impression that the vehicle is consuming more fuel than it used to, can thes two problems be related?
Es from United States 9 years ago  
ES
2 reports 
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elizabeth from United States 9 years ago
That code error corresponds to the EGR valve. I do not recommend to change it, as I've already tried it and nothing was solved. What worked for me was cleaning the superior metal part of the car's engine. Here's a link of how you should do this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op3QqCk…!
BadBob from Canada 8 years ago
Maybe the Egr runner which goes from where the Egr bolts to the intake then exits behind the throttle is plugged. This tunnel was plugged on my mothers car,and keep reading a po401 code. I removed the intake and throttle body. Cleaned out the tunnel, cleaned it with carb and injector cleaner,replaced the intake gaskets with new ones,and put eveything back together. Problem gone,no more po401. Oh yey its a 04 Malibu with a 3.5L.
Slayy from United States 7 months ago
My 2011 Malibu is reading 340 but I replaced the camshaft still nothing my mechanic said it’s the timing belt but I have no signs that it’s that. So I’m confused on what to do
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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 7 years ago  
JE
4 reports 
Lauren from United States 6 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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Starting problems

Chevrolet Malibu 1997  13000 miles
Once I turn the ignition key, the car starts but stalls inmediately. The dashboard does not work and even the pulse is lost in the injectors. Any suggestions or ideas?
edward from United States 8 years ago  
ED
3 reports 
Egbert from United States 8 years ago
This happened to me and my car had a short circuit. You should check the fuse called BFC BATT, close to the steering wheel, which controls part of the dashboard. Speaking from personal experience I would recommend you to avoid changing it because you can easily burn the BCM unit. You'd better take it to an electrician.
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My Malibu trembles and stalls when removing the tank plug

Chevrolet Malibu 2008  146000 miles
My Malibu stalls every time I go to fill the fuel tank and the tank plug is removed. It is then really hard to start the engine for the first time, any ideas?
MOLLIE from United States 8 years ago  
MO
2 reports 
Nathan from United States 8 years ago
I have the same problem with my Malibu lt v6 2008 and have no idea whatsoever what the cause can be. I have been told that it is not creating a vacuum. If you find the solution please tell me.
MOLLIE from United States 8 years ago
I solved the problem by changing the purge valve, which is located in the engine behind the intake manifold
Nathan from United States 8 years ago
Buddy which was the error code that appeared in your vehicle? How much is the purge valve?
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Steering rack failure

Chevrolet Malibu 2005  130 miles
It's only some weeks since I've bought a Malibu 2005 LX, and the steering has already started presenting problems. As I start the engine it works properly, but only after some minutes it hardens considerably. I've been told that the problem is the steering wheel's post or the diaphragm spring which is located under the steering wheel. Do you know where I can get these car parts, used not new?
dre from United States 9 years ago  
DR
2 replies 
Wib from United States 9 years ago
You are having some sensor or circuit inconvenient, most probably an agency failure.
cille34 from United States 9 years ago
I had this problem with a Malibu 2006 and the cause is in a sensor that carries the steering. You can find this car part by itself, isolated from the rest of the electronic steering parts.
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Trembles when starting

Chevrolet Malibu 2003  136000 miles
My Malibu has recently had overheating problems but has then been repaired. Since then a soft trembling appears as I start the engine or when I'm stopped in a Drive mode. I've been recommended to remove 2 liters of oil and incorporate 2 liters of diesel so that the engine is cleaned. What else can I do to solve my problem?
experience from United States 9 years ago  
EX
3 reports 
matt from United States 9 years ago
You should check that the spark plugs' wires are calibrated, and if one of them is out of range, you will need to change them all. It is not that expensive though.
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Power steering failure

Chevrolet Malibu 2006  75000 miles
One day my car announced a power steering failure and consequently the steering wheel stiffened. I then turned the car off and on again and it seemed as if nothing had occurred. However, after several days the problem returned and it is becoming more and more frequent as time goes by. I have investigated and found that many Chevrolet Malibu have got an agency's engine failure, so would like to know whether they are responsible for the repairs, as it is said in their bulletin: http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f13…… Read complete
nicholas from United States 9 years ago  
NI
2 reports 
Claudia74 from United States 9 years ago
Certainly yours is a frequent Malibu failure. You should go to the agency and demand a replacement of your power steering column, no matter whether the warranty has expired or not. In the least of the cases, you can choose to buy it online and install it yourself, it is not hard work as you do not need to reprogramme anything. Hope my advice helps you.
leonard from United States 9 years ago
I've been told that the failure might be in a little engine that is located under the steering wheel, and that it can either be repaired or changed by a new one.
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Not starting

Chevrolet Malibu 2008 4 door, no sunroof, 3.5 v6 154269 miles
2008 Chevy Malibu the dash lights are on but the engine will not crank nor start or nothing and when I go to start it the dash lights and everything goes off but it still does not start nor crank over cuz somebody please let me know or try to help me figure out what is wrong with it
keyshanlora1991@gmail.com from United States 9 months ago  
KE
3 reports 
Bren from Canada 9 months ago
Does the odometer read ERROR?
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Can not pass Emmisions to re-register my car

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 2 years ago  
MI
1 report 
Yasir from other 6 months ago
Exactly same issue with my Malibu 2011. Anyone help please.
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Starting issues

Chevrolet Malibu 2013 Engine 151000 miles
We replace solenoids and camshaft sensors and crankshaft sensor still won't start
Steve from United States 2 years ago  
ST
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Jules from United States a year ago
We changed both camshaft sensors, the engine light on code. Engine light Still comes on. Runs sometimes. It'll run great, then like crap again, and dies as I'm driving it. Makes no sense to me. Going to the shop next week.
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Crank but won't start

Chevrolet Malibu 2004 Sedan 208443 miles
I change the crank and cam position sensor and don't start but before I did that the car have problem with missfired and it turn of on me that's why I change the sensors , can it be spark plugs or spark plug cables or what? Can some one help me?
Flaco from United States 4 years ago  
FL
4 reports 
Frank from United States 10 months ago
Starts but stops right away
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Car starts in the morning once or twice and then it won't start again

Chevrolet Malibu 2007 I 1097000 miles
The car starts in the morning once or twice and then won't start again it seems like it's not getting fuel and on top of that I have not been able to find any spark plugs in this 1997 Malibu or are they glow plugs
Rcbb from United States 4 years ago  
RC
1 reply 
James from United States 4 years ago
What is the red light that looks like a radiator
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Starting problems

Chevrolet Malibu 2009  125000 miles
I own a Malibu 2009 2.4 lt that sometimes, as I turn it off and try to start the engine again, it won't do it but after some minutes. Has anyone had this inconvenient?
Melly27 from United States 9 years ago  
ME
10 reports 

What is this

Chevrolet Malibu 2016 Malibu lt 338000 miles
J25 peps mtr in the fuse box engine
Mirkinman from Canada a month ago  
MI

The clock on my 2017 Malibu does not work

Chevrolet Malibu 2017 Malibu 40100 miles
It resets to 12:00 when the engine is off. Is there a fuse I can replace that will correct the problem?
Barb from United States a year ago  
BA

All dash sensors are on and car was running fine

Chevrolet Malibu 2006 It 4 door. 6 cylinder 100000 miles
I thought I ran out of gas but it stalled again the next day and said, engine power reduced. It's shifting hard and looses power.
Raymond from United States 3 years ago  
RA
7 reports 

No accelerating properly

Chevrolet Malibu 2016 2.5 5500 miles
Check engine light on and the car 9nly accelerating 40mph
Benny from Bahamas 5 years ago  
BE
1 report 

Hi rpms in park

Chevrolet Malibu 2003 Coupe 100000 miles
Hi rpm in park. I've replaced the TPS, the IAC, the coolant sensor and I've checked all the wiring. It still hits around 2-3000 rpm in park and is burning through gas like there's no tomorrow. Next step is the mechanic but I'd like to fix it on my own if I can. What's the issue?
Scott from Canada 7 years ago  
SC
2 reports 

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 7 years ago  
RO
1 report 

Gas problem

Chevrolet Malibu 1999 2.4 172134 miles
My car turn over but want start I changed the fuel pump and the filter the spark plugs and the fuel injector and still want crank
Little red from United States 8 years ago  
LI
14 reports 

Thumping out of the hole

Chevrolet Malibu 2007 malibu 3.9 120000 miles
A thump when I take off just replaced engine and trans mount
mase from United States 8 years ago  
MA
1 report 
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