My 2018 malibu has the "shift to park" issue. Buy this lemon back! Luckily, some pedestrians helped push the car to a safer spot. Why is there no transmission dipstick? The failure mileage was 24,988. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. And I slide when braking even without snow or rain. With this issue it causes the car not to turn off. This happens when I'm driving. The contact stated that gear selector was placed in the park position and the vehicle was turned off however, the electrical system remained in operation. You can have the gas pedal pushed to the floor and still the car has serious hesitation and delay of acceleration. Vehicle is not registering in park, when gear shifter is in park. The contact owns a 2018 chevrolet malibu. I've had the car for about 54 days as of today and at 47 days into owning the car, it is starting to shut off completely in the middle of traffic while stationary when the auto-off shuts the engine off and I would have to wait at least 20 mins minimum until the car would start again. At that point it will begin to move and jerk when it finally shifts into gear and will do it a second time immediately after the first jerk and begin to drive normal. While in motion the engine power is reduced then the car slowed to a speed of 20 mph. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The local dealer was not contacted. The dealership service rep not only confirmed the defect, but also confirmed that the issue persists across multiple gm models yet no recall exists. Pulling into traffic without coming to a complete stop, I try to accelerate and the car does not want to go. Took the vehicle back the next day and after three days it was determined a gm expert was needed to determine the issue. The contact stated she continued to experience the failure and the vehicle was not operable. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 30 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. Also have had problem with leak in rear area where antenna is attached which caused water to pour into back right rear seat. While both the six-speed and the eight-speed transmission are affected, problems are more common with the eight-speed. Unknown . Car not wanting to get up to speed when pulling onto busy roadway. An issue has been detected in the ignition system which oversees the timing and spark necessary to ignite fuel into the engine. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated and flashing. After a minute or two after that, my mph dropped again and I couldn't go faster than 25 mph while my rpms were spiking at 4000. The vehicle dash stated "reduced engine power" and the check engine light appears. When you are driving the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, you want all the lights and electronics to work, but that seems to be an issue as well. This has been spontaneously producing white smoke from underneath the hood on several occasions. This has occurred twice now. It would not allow me to accelerate past 40 mph very dangerous. I was driving on a highway going about 50 mph and I started to accelerate and as I hit 55 mph I got an error message reading, 'engine power reduced' and the abs light and engine light both lit up. I have only had my car barely coming up for a year. I let it roll back to get the car out of street. I purchased antifreeze and made it to the nearest garage. When I put my car in park, a message appear on the dashboard 'shift to park'. This car was displayed on the showroom floor. I pull off the interstate almost getting hit this time!!! Compensation for potential legal violations, and any results obtained, depends upon the specific factual and legal circumstances of each case. Upon starting m vehicle a week a later the engine reduction warning came on again. Sensors was changed engine light comes back on a week later with same code vacuum sensor, maf, Shift to park message displays once car is placed in park. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. This can be very dangerous knowing it can get worse if the dealer does not fix this. I ready that this could be due to the throttle body or throttle positioning sensor. Also this car had the same issue and a recall was done back in 2019. Was fixed under warrant once. Brought to dealer for 4 days, they couldn't duplicate the issue as it doesn't happen all the time(eye roll) it is a major safety concern as it will give you a false sense of security when moving into or around traffic and is very dangerous. While im driving the stabilitrack warning will pop on then the engine light & immediately after my car will jerk to a almost stop. I just bought this car 2 days ago. The contact stated that the failure had caused mold to develop inside the vehicle. Please enter a valid phone number. Gm said is our fault why this happen that is what taylor the advisor told us today 2/3/2020. Early in the morning, the temperature out was about 45-50 degrees, I was driving on the highway about 65-70 mph, I turned on the heater and my cars temperature gage immediately shoots up and the "overheating engine" warning lights start flashing. Their solution is to inspect the Control Valve Body spacer plate orifice #33 for blockage and replace it as needed. Onstar diagnostic: 12/30/2018 5:01PM The Engine and Transmission System is not performing as expected. I called about them fixing it and was told that because my warranty expired I would be responsible for the cost of the repair. It seemed to drive and handle great in town, however when I began driving on the interstate I noticed problems. My car slowed down and I had to press really hard on the gas pedal to get back up to the speed I was at. The contact owns a 2018 chevrolet malibu. Very scary! The notice stated: "this condition can cause the engine to stall at speed and without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.' There should be a recall on the 2018 also. I have had the part replaced and did not experience any issues for roughly 2 weeks. INITIALLY, PERFORMANCE CHEVROLET (1005 W EHRINGHAUS ST, ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909, 252-338-9100) WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE WITH THE SERVICE CENTER MANAGER. If they feel like this car is okay then they can have it and own it. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated the vehicle's reduce engine warning light would illuminate at various speeds. Shift to park comes on dash. We had it repaired in our 2016 malibu and the dealership split the cost of the repairs. This is a hazard to myself and other drivers especially when on the highway, driving at higher speeds. The contact stated he was unsure if any warning lights were illuminated. Car had about 20,000 miles. I have already gotten the entire gas pedal replaced. I took it dealership and they still do not have an answer. 41 miles per hour in heavy friday traffic on 10/7/2022 and the check engine light lit up and the car dropped to about 20 miles per hour and would not pick up speed. I was able to avoid being hit again and stopped on the side of the road. Upon hours & hours of additional reading I found the problem - the vacuum brake pump. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Purchased my 2018 Chevy Malibu on July 4,2020 it had just over 31,000 miles. Im getting tired of the run around with Brittany and having 3-4 other people call that doesnt know the situation and dont know what to do with this situation. The contact stated that while his grandson was driving 65 mph, the reduced engine power warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started to stall. First started with corroded wires under the car which has lead to the USB port melting my cellphone charger which was fixed but after that the ac/heater only would blow out the defroster that got fixed. Then drove 120 miles and it happened again on 2-13-2020. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. I was barely able to get the car in a safe spot and myself out of danger sitting in the middle of a busy road. I have read where massive amounts of people have this problem and feel this should definitely be a recall item as it is definitely a manufacturer defect. The contact sought medical attention at an emergency room and was receiving physical therapy. Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet malibu. Recently, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 19v642000 (electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, engine) the vehicle was not repaired. I tried starting my car. The failure mileage was approximately 75. So after an inspection I felt pretty confident that was my brand new malibu's problem, so I went to the parts counter and dropped 0 on my warrantied malibu, and sure enough the car was fine after that! The vehicle is not running and will not crank. There was absolutely no warning of a problem prior to the incident. This results in an abrupt slowing down of the car. I purchased mt 2018 chevy malibu in october 2018, brand new. I'm only 19 and was just 18 when I brought my car on my own in the first place and now I'm stuck without anything to do. As I was exiting the freeway and stoped on the off ramp, I tried to step on the gas pedal to go but my car did not want to go. Illuminated dash lights: power steering drive with care, traction control, emergency brake, abs light, temp showed cold, no gear indicator light. Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet malibu. Happened two mornings in a row now. I have had my malibu about 4 months now, I purchased it with 500 miles on it. The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Suburban. Engine power is reduced warning and check engine light anti skid warnings come on. Part is suppose to last the life of the car. I hate this car and wish I didnt get it. This could have resulted in an accident and not safe as I do travel back and forth to college. The car lost power while I was operating it. Code for car was checked, and it was p2138, throttle/pedal position sensor switch. Shortly after purchasing this vehicle a new computer was needed. I have had this car 6 months and it has been serviced 3 times for the same issue. This car is totally not safe. What is happening to this world, the kindness and compassion for your customers and quality of items you purchase. There last reasoning for not giving me a resolution was because they were waiting on service records, yet I called the dealerships and had the service records in less than an hour. The air bags failed to deploy. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. Third brake light cracks on left side, resulting in damage to the brake light and letting water leak in through the roof damaging the car's interior, including the rear curtain airbags. Drivers seat will not move forward or backwards. I don't believe they know how to fix it. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. It is very dangerous to drive it like this. Kids and myself could've been hurt. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. Low fuel, engine light, service stability track, shift to park lights come on. I started to accelerate and the check engine light came on and reduced engine power was on my information display and my car would not go over 30 mph. After clearing the notification, my car dropped in mph and I couldn't go faster than 60mph. I have read several complaints online of consumers having this same issue. The vehicle was destroyed. Now it's doing it again. Slow take off after I've stopped at red light or stop sign. Running out of money and patience. Shift To Park Warning Message 2 NHTSA: Power Train: Automatic. Car dropped down to 20mph at roughly 2,000rpm's on a major interstate. Reading online this seems to be a common problem. While attempting to merge onto the highway, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The car says it's not in park when you shut it off. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. However, upon releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle stalled and shut off. 745. 18V358000. The contact contacted the dealer and was referred to the manufacturer with assistance to have the air bag replaced. The car is not safe to drive on the highway. The air bags did not deploy. If I put on brakes they will throw me in the dash like I've crashed into something. I was driving at highway speed when suddenly car decelerated to 20mph. The vehicle was towed to serra chevrolet (28111 telegraph rd, southfield, mi 48034, (248) 354-6001) to be diagnosed, but the test could not read the codes. The message infers that the car is not in park which means that the car could roll away injuring someone or damaging property. The stop engine feature seems to make the jerk motion and also sends an alert message which is a quick flash stating "steering assist is reduced- drive with care". They kept the vehicle all day but were unable to recreate the problem so they told me there was nothing they could do. It hesitates, lags, wanders and is woefully indecisive when shifting particularly at speeds under 55mph. The contact stated that she pulled over and when the gear was shifted to park (p), the brake vacuum pump failed. There are a few recalls already issued by chevy, my car was made in july of 2017, and the issues described is the exact same issues I'm having. The contact sustained a fractured right foot, whiplash, and several bruises which required medical attention. Going at a steady pace then pressing the gas, the car does not want to go. The car performed a lot better for short trips. Thankfully the traffic behind me was able to go around me. A police report was filed. It has occured several times in my vehicle starting on december 24th 2020. It only takes someone not paying attention or an 18-wheeler, who can not stop well, to cause a major accident. Luckily I wasn't on a very busy road. There was no way to put the car in neutral to back it up I wasn't even able to turn the car off. St. Louis, MO, USA. I drove home. Gm should be ashamed and reimburse people for these vehicles. Only this time, the message "shift to park" popped up. I am so disappointed with this purchase it's the first new car I ever bought and I'm scared it's going to break down or someone hit me while driving because I can't get out of the way. There need to be a recall asap! And each time I take it to the dealership I am given another gm car to drive and strangely enough I don't have any issue with the loaner car(s) I have driven that have the electric steering. should be "almost, bu thank god, no", Whenever I put my car in park, I get a warning message to put my car in park, even though it is already in park. This will probly happen to more people if you dont. Motor died going down the road car is available for inspection if I had been crossing the street without the aid of a stoplight, I would have been t-boned vehicle problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by the dealer. While driving check engine light comes on and control panel says engine power reduced. When I take it dealership-no codes are found. The traction light also reads 'engine power reduce ' before the light comes on . If that happens, the engine may not start, or might stall . I am beyond disgusted with this car. I had to make my way over to breakdown lane, turn car off and then turn back on and drive again. The engine light comes on periodically and eventually turns off. Sensor in the parking shift module is malfunctioning. With engine running the radio and ac shut off. Each time another part was replaced numerous malibu owners are experiencing this terror and nothing is being done. Once I turn the car off and on it goes off but off late that no longer works for me. My car was bought new in december 2018. Updated 10/20/18*jb. I have owned this vehicle for 3 months now, since week two "engine power reduced" has been a big problem for me I took it in to mission bay chevy in san diego the problem went from every once in awhile to non stop. When I put car in park a message comes up on the dash to shift to park even thou car is already in park. I noticed the warning engine light was still there but the traction light weren't there no more. I have a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, I got home from work I parked my car , in the morning I tried to start my car and it wouldnt start , I dont know whats wrong with it !! After 2 months of having this car the check engine light would come on and after the stabilitrak light would come on which reduced the speed of the car . We have had this car since 2020 & frequently the "reduced engine power" warning comes on & the car will not/or very slowly accellortate. Rpm will read between 3 and 4 rpm speed will not go above 5 to 10 mph. The chevy service department said this is a problem with the malibu and cruse. 18V358000. Vehicle continually throws reduced engine power code which includes while traveling at high speeds and winter weather. Then the car starts back up. Previously I had a Chevrolet Impala no need to discuss that crap. The failure mileage was 46,000. Getting to the side of the road safely was very difficult. Picked car up tuesday(they said the battery needed to charged & there was a recall they fixed) made it home ok. We were almost hit because the car would not go. The manufacturer was notified about the failure and referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline. Vehicle will maintain in normal operation if shifted into neutral upon stopping. When I was on the highway, it stalled causing me to have to pull over onside the road. Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet malibu. My vehicle today gave a error message that engine power is reduced and the check engine light is on. He states it's and engine or computer issue. *tr. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. This is a common issue with this vehicle. When the car is stopped at a red light or stop sign and I am ready to go and in the process of taking my foot off the brake pedal to move to the accelerator the car momentarily cuts off completely (no lights, inside or out, no radio). THE WARNING THAT POPS IS WHEN I START MY CAR SAY ?REDUCE ENGINE POWER? There is a issue with the chevy mailubu where a message will pop up on the dash and say engine power reduced which will significantly slow down the speed of the car and is impossible to keep up with traffic as someone who has to use the expressway everyday with a toddler in the car this is a big issue also im wondering why this isnt a recall on the the malibu because I know three other people with the same issue and we all have different year cars. My 18 malibu lt has over 39k miles , and just tonight, I started my car , the engine light and traction control light both came on, followed by a message saying engine power reduced. Unable to accelerate over 25mph, rpm would not go above 3. Thats a problem; theres no doubt about it. The worst is the reduced engine mode. The chevy dealership says there is a three day wait for them to conduct a diagnostic, but what are the chances the check engine light will remain on? Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet malibu. Car continued to send message "shift to park" which required diagnosis and replacement of gear shift assembly by independent service garage because car warranty has expired. The driver coasted over to the side of the roadway, turned off and restarted the vehicle. Very frustrating when I can not turn the car off. There is a safety recall on the 2018 malibu remedy listed is dealer will reprogram ecm software to correct the error. 1. I had the car towed to a repair shop on october 18, 2021. Like it needed an oil change. The car is a 2018 and the dealer says the transmission control shifter is bad. Accelerator pedal position sensor correlation (p2138). I have read about how others may be experiencing this problem and they do not have some resolution to this kind of problem. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled, causing the power steering and power brake functionality to become inoperable. Everyone I know that has a malibu has issues with their malibu's. Then turn engine off. It has ~7200 miles but it has fully synthetic oil. My malibu makes a knocking sound in the rear of vehicle. Tl* the contact owned 2018 chevrolet malibu. I dont want it anymore because I cant trust it to be dependable. The car started forward and I turned back on to the road. It has been doing this almost since new and it now has 18,500 miles on it. We use cookies to analyze & improve your experience, & to personalize content and ads. Stabilitrak , power steering drive with care, and steering assist is reduced drive with care light turned on . It will also take 3 or 4 cycles to finally get the car to shut down completely. I parked the car turned it off. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000. For example, when entering a freeway with heavy trucks traveling at 75 mph or more, the driver of a vehicle with intermittent delayed acceleration would not know if it would be safe to merge into traffic. Inspection: no inspection has yet occurred; however, I have taken picture of "shift to park" message while transmission control handle is in the park position. The vehicle was repaired. Difficult to get to a safe spot to turn vehicle off to attempt to re-set. This is so criminal put a recall out, I am driving and all of a sudden car "reduces power" and won't let me go over 20 mph. This is a known issue with various make, models, and years of chevrolet vehicles. I have worked directly with jr and have gotten no result. But whatever the nature of this malfunctioning park, under the right circumstances, this issue could conceivably lead to accidents and deaths if not addressed and repaired soon. The car says I need to put in park. Car displayed steering assistance reduced about 2 or 3 times whole driving and I wasn't sure what that meant because it popped up and disappeared so quickly. The contact stated she continued to experience the failure. Dealer stated repair would be covered under warranty on my check engine light comes on, and car won't accelerate, indicating that the sensor has failed completely. I turned my car off and everything was off. I was driving the vehicle and all of a sudden the check engine light came on and the display read engine power reduced. Unable to accelerate. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000. I was hurt. This is a huge safety issue and needs recalled. It would not start after I stopped it. Check engine light came on and reduced engine power on dash cluster was visible when it restarted. The gas gauge and others acted like the car was shut off. Steering wheel seems to stick in the straight-ahead position after driving 10 miles on a straight highway above 60 mph, the steering wheel can be turned but it requires increased effort. 2018 CHEVROLET CAMARO CONVERTIBLE 1LT This Chevrolet Camaro comes with 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine which is able to generate 275 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, impressive numbers for a 4-cylinder. Driver must pull shift back to drive, then neutral then reverse and back to park before the 'shift to park notice shuts off' . The car says it is not in park when it is. Gm is doing nothing but taken advantage of for years. I am here now for the 3 time. Towed one time. The contact stated that the failure recurred twice. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The Chevrolet Malibu is a mid-size car manufactured and marketed by Chevrolet from 1964 to 1983 and again since 1997. Sometimes I can't even tell if the car is in park or not. This has happened numerous times since I have bought the car and typically happens while accelerating. Reset check engine mode shuts down other vehicle functions. The contact related the failure to gm technical service bulletin numbers: 20-na-126 (water leak in rear compartment) and pic5822e (water on front floor and/or carpet). Ever since i bought it the take off has been rough i thought it was just because the vehicle has the stop/go shut off however 4mths after i bought it the Stabilitrak light came on as well as a flashing engine light but upon stopping and turning the car off it cleared. This happens every time I have something repaired and the light comes back on, which has been twice in the past month. I still have the original part to the vehicle as well. I was told to come back if I see engine light without it they can't do much.
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