Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted or notified of the failure. Once the engine is shut off it'll say 'shift to park'but the car is already in park. 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. This has occurred twice now. Purchased my 2018 Chevy Malibu on July 4,2020 it had just over 31,000 miles. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Narrative from driver: "on tuesday september 22, 2020, at approximately 10:45 am, I left my residence located in boca raton, fl with my gsa vehicle (tag g10 3884v) to drive to the mobil lube oil express (mobil) located at 90 nw spanish river blvd, boca raton, fl. I dont know what else to do at this point/ between insurance and my lease payment im paying 0 a month for a car that im now nervous driving not just that now if I were to get into an accident because of the issue that ive had it in for twice im gonna be stuck with trying to come up with an extra 00 for my deductible. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Car powered down while driving all the lights lite up on the dashboard. Spread the word. I was driving home after work on a gravel road, the road pulled me into a ditch where I then impacted on a concrete slab but none of my airbags went off leaving me vulnerable to life sustaining injuries. These issues need to be immediately recalled and corrected!!! I've read up on this and did my research this has been going on since 2016-2018 malibu vehicles. I work for a chevy dealership and had it put into service they cleared the code and stated there was no misfire. The vehicle was taken local dealer deacon jones gm of smithfield located at 1115 n brightleaf blvd, smithfield, nc 27577, where it was diagnosed that the sunroof housing front drain housing needed to be replaced. I was driving 35 mph when the message "reduced engine power" and it noticably slowed down. This might be a sensor or and electrical failure in the gear selector, because if you wiggle the selector sometimes it will go away. It also can happen when going with the speed of traffic. 2018 Chevy Malibu Transmission Problems Common warning signs that your transmission is having issues are: If you notice an odd noise or grinding sound when you shift gears or if you feel your gears catching when you change them then your transmission potential needs more lubricant or something more important could be at fault. Then I tried to drive again still no power it was like a strong pullback! I bought a new vehicle with the expectation of not having any problems and just doing regular maintenance and I got burned big time. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. On the last occasion about 2 months ago the notification came on again, the car stalled and would not start up again. I loved it. I have photos available. Pulled into a parking area. Click on other model year to view more problems: NHTSA Complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. Give us our money back a different vehicle or unlimited Rosie warranty. (I always took it to the dealership each time, kept records, receipts, etc.). I haven't got a recall on my car yet but this defect in these cars are ridiculous. They told me that there were two options as to what it could be, so I paid for the first option that gm recommended they do first. Eventually after doing that multiple times it will register. No music would play from the radio either. Anyone who fell in love with the Malibu back in the days knows that it was a car with top performance. Then another alert pops up saying doors are unlocked. The failure mileage was 28,844. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled while traveling various speeds. When this comes on, the car will not remote start as well, also this is random in doing so, it has came on when I 1st start the car in the morning, while driving at 35mph, stopped at a light, or turn on any time I turn the car on. We cannot get it to start. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated prior to the crash. Sometimes when the throttle pedal is depressed, the vehicle accelerates very slowly, with no noticeable sputtering, no gear change and does not kick into acceptable acceleration (I have not tested the vehicle for a long period of time when it had this response so acceleration might eventually kick in). I called many chevrolets and was informed by that many 2018 chevrolet malibu's were recalled and no dealership in my town is trying to help me . When auto stop stops the car, it displays the message "drive assistance reduced, drive with care". Tl the contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. I'm 83 years old and I drive my vehicle minimally. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for the tire rotation however, the mechanic informed the contact that the front driver's side subframe was cracked. I feel It is awful the way GMC and its dealers are allowed to continue to sell and recycle this unsafe car. The contact would pull over unlock then lock the vehicle in order for the vehicle's warning light to no longer illuminate and to regain proper function. My car is a 2018 chevy malibu that I take extremely good care of yet no one knows why the engine light keeps coming on. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. A defect in the cam shaft solenoids causes a notice that "engine power is reduced." The contact stated after the vehicle was serviced at ed morse sawgrass chevrolet service center, she began to experience failure with the gear shifter, the auto start, the steering gear, the suspension, and the brakes. Maybe GM meant that this car brings a perfect balance of issues. While driving the vehicle in motion, I lost power and received message in message box that states, engine power is reduced. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? I coasted off the road and was able to shift between reverse and then back to drive to get the gas pedal to work again. Another dealer wanted 5 just to check issue. I will see dealer but no warnings or error messages are on now. I understand that a dead battery as a result of this malfunction is an inconvenience, but if left un-repaired, this could lead to vehicle lunging if the vehicle was left in any forward gear, or reverse. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle would shut-off without warning. My 2018 malibu has a feature that when the car stops the engine will shut down when you apply the brakes and engine will start back when you release the brake my car has shut completely down when I've come to a stop all power shuts down the heat the radio everything. After driving for a while I felt comfortable enough to take longer trips. The failure mileage was approximately 15,050. It hesitates, lags, wanders and is woefully indecisive when shifting particularly at speeds under 55mph. I rented a 2018 malibu (11k miles) with the 1. Onstar sent an email notification of the critical failure. Huge safety risk as my two children are in the car daily & we do take main roads/highways! It'll pop up as an error. It appears to be an engine issue. I had to quickly pull off to the shoulder so I would avoid being hit by oncoming 18 wheelers. Why the heck do we have to spend our money fixing these wide known issues!!!!! I smelled something burning when I parked and got out of the vehicle, but thought it was coming from outside the vehicle. Once I put my hands back on the wheel it stops. Consumer writes in regards to issues with the engine. They reduce speeds to very low numbers even on the freeway, when yielding to turn left the car won't go but will drift into oncoming traffic, and many times the car won't shut off. Take the example from this driver who complained about it on the NHTSA website. This occurred while going speeds less than 35 mph and while stopped. I have spoken to gm and the dealer to no effect. When green light came on the car stalled, would not restart. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer where they discovered that both the vacuum pump and camshaft sensor were defective and needed to be replaced. There .Posts: 50. Getting an error "shift to park" message when parking and trying to shut the vehicle off. When I start the car up it says the same thing. It does turn back on after a few seconds. As soon as I pulled it in my driveway wouldnt ya know Shift to Park!!! I was fortunate nobody was around me so I put all the weight of my body on the pedal to stop the car at the light. When I turned it back on, I drove to th e nearest parking lot and put it in park. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. When I put the car in park the shifter does not fully engage resulting in the inability to park the car or turn it off. I was driving at approximately 55mph on a highway when the vehicle gave a warning of 'engine power is reduced'. i bought my 2018 malibu and the throttle body sensor went out twice within a three month span. I also have a problem where the car prompts a shift to park, even though my car is in park. I would hate for any lawsuits to come from something that could have been avoided. Doors would not unlock, windows would not go down (trapped in vehicle 10 min). My car will go in to limp mode, and will not increase higher than about 340 rpm, and cannot accelerate faster than 25 mph. Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the. Again I take it back to the certified dealership and once again he resets the code!!! The vehicle is not running and will not crank. The car started acting up not recognizing its in park and would not shut off at all. I feel stuck with a lemon. While driving approximately 35 mph, the engine power reduced and check engine warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle went into limp mode. Level adjustment is at maximum high. It clicks, turns off, and then factory resets all the dash electronics. Transmission system is not performing as expected. Yes. Also there is a loud water noise when coming to a stop like water is running through the engine or transmission system. FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WAS NOT PROVIDED. Of course,the concern could not be duplicated by the dealer. IT?S VERY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY WHEN ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO BE IN PARK HOWEVER, BATTERY POWER TO THE VEHICLE REMAINS AND WILL NOT SHUT OFF. I nearly got hit in the rear by an 18-wheeler. The failure recurred often. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. First the sunroof went out, then I had issues with the transmission the car would not speed up, then it was the injectors. On the highway, the steering wheel became 'stuck'. Every day you get in your car and wonder if today is the day you die because your vehicle failed to perform at a critical moment. Then the car starts back up. I didnt have to pay it was still under warranty. -thank you! All these malibu's need to be fixed properly and its gm's responsibility to ensure safety for their customers lives. I attempted to turn on the hazard lights but unable to start the vehicle, until it is jump started it will start, I was able to continue driving. St. Louis, MO, USA. The steering indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the shifter cable needed to be replaced. While driving, the message 'engine power is reduced' appeared. I am concerned my car will roll away while I am at work or out in town and cause serious injuries. I have to pull the car off the road, turn it off, and let set for at least one minute turned off before it will have engine power restored. I pulled over and called my husband. It's a serious problem that is dangerous to not only the people in the vehicle but all other vehicles on the road also. The dealer performed a system update. We brought the car in late december of 2018 and the problems started about a few days short of a week into the new year. I restarted again and the check engine light was still on, but I was able to drive at a normal speed. 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. While driving engine warning function low power. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. 2:19-cv-11044-DML-DRG)) was filed on April 10, 2019, which was consolidated with class action lawsuits filed by several other consumers on behalf of people who purchased or leased certain cars equipped with an 8L45 or 8L90 GM transmission.. Got in car to go to work wednesday and it starts acting up again. The 2011-2013 models of the Chevrolet Orlando are known to have some common problems, which can affect their performance and reliability. I felt it hit the underside of my car. It has happened almost everyday since beginning of january 2021. The car is also very hesitant and shifts hard at times when accelerating. Please consider a recall of all gmmodels similar to the malibu, Several times I have had the engine light come on and a warning of engine power reduced.