Chevrolet Malibu problems and issues


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Steering wheel

Chevrolet Malibu 2013 Steering wheel 143378 miles
The wheel tries to lock up it says service steering drive with car and the radio shuts off.
justin from United States 15 days ago  
JU

Rear Defogger

Chevrolet Malibu 2015  265025 miles
It doesn't work when I turn it on
Linda from United States a month ago  
LI

Radio not working

Chevrolet Malibu 2013  150000 miles
Radio not working, won't play won't come on
Ivan from United States a month ago  
IV
5 reports 

fuse for door locks

Chevrolet Malibu 2005 Malibu Maxx 75461 miles
my driver side door lock almost never works, however the passenger side always works. Is it a faulty fuse? Which fuse is for the locks? Thank you.
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door locks from United States a month ago  
DO
1 report 
Tabby from United States 14 days ago
Mine does this as well and 2012 it's ltz
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Temperature gague stopped working

Chevrolet Malibu 2008 Classic ls l4-2.2l 2198cc 134ci 162425 miles
I replaced temperature sensor and temperature gague worked for awhile then stopped working
Rmlht from United States a month ago  
RM

Radio has no volume

Chevrolet Malibu 2010 Sedan  207157 miles
The radio has all the displays but not the volume. And there is no sound.
Becki from United States 2 months ago  
BE
1 report 
Josh from United States 2 months ago
Same issue I don’t even get door chime or back seat reminder chime
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Car batt drains shortly after I attempt to start it.

Chevrolet Malibu 2020 Lt 1.5 turbo 74000 miles
I try to start car an the batt drains ..why.
I put in a new acdelco an it's dead.
Skinflint916 from United States 2 months ago  
SK
1 reply 
Skinflint916 from United States a month ago
It now won't start at all I got spark an fuel I'm confused an disgusted with the whole car it's a recall issue an the dealers place me on a work list for the recall.thats been four months.
I have yet to figure it all out.
Don't buy a chevy malibu , take my word .
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A charged battery is put in car ten minutes an it's dead .what's happe

Chevrolet Malibu 2020 Lt 1.5 turbo 74000 miles
I put a new acdelco batt in my 2020 Malibu.after a few cranks the car,the whole car an batt are dead.wtf!
Skinflint916 from United States 2 months ago  
SK

What is this

Chevrolet Malibu 2016 Malibu lt 338000 miles
J25 peps mtr in the fuse box engine
Mirkinman from Canada 2 months ago  
MI

Power Steering

Chevrolet Malibu 2009 Chevy Malibu  145000 miles
Car won't start or say anything
Kisha from United States 2 months ago  
KI

back camera and radio

Chevrolet Malibu 2020  94000 miles
my rearview camera screen is not on neither is the radio I change the fuse but still nothing
Chyna from United States 3 months ago  
CH

U0101trouble code

Chevrolet Malibu 2012 Sedan  141000 miles
TCM not communicating. In need of a wiring diagram. An flow chart
Monta from United States 3 months ago  
MO

Engine Reduce power

Chevrolet Malibu 2011 2.4 170 miles
Engine Reduced power ride slow then start stalling
Loukane from United States 5 months ago  
LO
3 reports 

Is all controls on the steering will quit working

Chevrolet Malibu 2009 3.6 150000 miles
All of the controls on the steering wheel will not work or light up
Delterry from United States 5 months ago  
DE

Heater display

Chevrolet Malibu 2006 Chevy Malibu  203556 miles
Heater controls won't light up or work
Jddd from United States 5 months ago  
JD
1 report 

Stops while driving

Chevrolet Malibu 2011 Sedan 1lt 104000 miles
Will randomlypower down while driving
Jenn from United States 5 months ago  
JE
3 reports 

No start can bus communication issue

Chevrolet Malibu 2004 2.2  160000 miles
No crank no start, error oddometer, 60omh resistance, 2v on hi and low
Charles from United States 6 months ago  
CH
1 report 

Cigarette lighter fuse 2005 Malibu

Chevrolet Malibu 2005 Hatchback  205414 miles
Lighter isn't working on my 2005 Chevy Malibu hatchback
Deez from United States 7 months ago  
DE
1 report 

When the car is started, it just turns and does not start properly

Chevrolet Malibu 2020  92000 miles
When the car is started, it just turns and does not start properly
Abdalmahdy from other 7 months ago  
AB

One tail light with brake, but no reverse/blinker SolvedSolved

Chevrolet Malibu 2005 2.2 380000 miles
Passenger side tail light comes on with headlights and lights up for brakes like normal, but the reverse light and the blinker (blinker runs fast like it's out) does not come on. The bulbs are good, I'm not sure if this could be a fuse or wiring issue?
(Driver side taillight is fine)
Devin from United States 8 months ago  
DE
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1 reply 
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Devin from United States 8 months ago
The blinker socket has burned out and the reverse light bulb has gone out. I guess this is a lesson in checking the most obvious first.
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Keeps blowing fuse 43

Chevrolet Malibu 2008 2.4 L 135000 miles
For no reason fuse blows up. Check the wiring and locks fine, changed ignition coils and stills the same.
Pako from United States 8 months ago  
PA
4 reports 

The auxiliary power is not working

Chevrolet Malibu 2004 4 liter 210000 miles
The accessory power is not working i. E. Cigarette lighter. Which fuse do I need to change?
Beth from United States 9 months ago  
BE
2 reports 
Angie from United States a month ago
The one in the cargo, its on the bottom row 20 amp, I just don't plug anything in except electronics, like a tire pump, no don't do that!
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Would run but after awhile I turned off car and would not start again.

Chevrolet Malibu 2006 4 cylinder  207103 miles
After car cools down it started again. Now it won't do anything and doesn't read any codes.
Errbey from United States 9 months ago  
ER
3 reports 
Doze from other 9 months ago
I had the same problem with my 2011 Malibu ltz V6. My mechanic said it’s the starter.
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Wants to stall at stops

Chevrolet Malibu 2013  139432 miles
Suddenly wants to stall out when at a red light. Even at a stop sign, I can not do a complete stop or else the car wants to die. Not sure what it could be. At low rpm's, the car drives really rough, and I have to constantly gas it to stay on.
Malibu from United States 9 months ago  
MA
1 report 

Tail lights not working

Chevrolet Malibu 2008 Tail lights not working 186000 miles
Brake lights work but not the tail lights
Jacob from United States 9 months ago  
JA
3 reports 

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
[email protected] from United States 10 months ago  
KE
5 reports 
Bren from Canada 10 months ago
Does the odometer read ERROR?
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Loud clicking noise changes from left to right in the front

Chevrolet Malibu 2005  304355 miles
When excetarating, when the transmission changes gears, first to second, second to third, or trying to go up hill, it chatters like a relay with bad contact
Baffled from United States 10 months ago  
BA
1 reply 
Angie from United States a month ago
It could be the sensors in the tires it makes a horrific sound when the traction isn't working, especially in wet weather!
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Radio control on steering wheel won’t work

Chevrolet Malibu 2019  103427 miles
Radio controls on steering wheel isn’t working
Sophie from United States a year ago  
SO
2 replies 
Delterry from United States 5 months ago
Help me fix it can't find a fuse or anything
Angie from United States a month ago
Probably a fuse or relay if it takes one!
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Starts but stops right away

Chevrolet Malibu 2011 4door 115832 miles
Won't stay running after it starts it dies
Frank from United States a year ago  
FR
2 reports 

What size is the fuse for CB2 and F27

Chevrolet Malibu 2018  80606 miles
My console accessory power outlet stopped working , need to know the size of the size fuse
MARG from United States a year ago  
MA
1 reply 
Gonza R from Argentina a year ago
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