Shift to park warning stays on and will not shut off when shifter is in park dealer replaced shifter assembly 0. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. It prevents me from fully turning car off and will not allow doors to lock. I immediately called aaa to tow my vehicle to a repair shop. Sometimes it takes 3-5 times to get it started back up. Getting shift to park message when putting car into park. This has been reported on several gym and chevrolet cars. As of 12/28/21, coggin chevrolet (jacksonville, fl) has had the car for 2 weeks and can't fix or confirm what is wrong with the car. The contact called and scheduled an appointment with the shortline buick gmc located at 1301 s havana st, aurora, co 80012, (303) 751-3400. Immediately drove to dealership and dropped off vehicle. Reduced engine power while driving on highway. When this happened we were on the highway in a snow storm and had our baby in the vehicle. I purchased a 2017 chevrolet malibu about a year ago. The contact was informed that the entire engine needed to be replaced. Said I needed my cylinders replaced (the engine) but once I took it in, they replaced the fuel injections (23,000 miles). The ac went into fan mode. Sadly, gm had known about both problems for years, but refused to issue a recall. 2019 f250 just hit 70,000 miles so I cant lemon law it. The vehicle eventually restarted and was taken to the local dealer (phil smith chevrolet, 1640 sr 7, lauderhill, fl, 954-271-1474), but the cause of the failure was not determined. Additionally, the reduced power message was displayed. This is a known error that they charge to fix. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was offered., We see other braking concerns, including Service Bulletin #17-NA-042. Well known problem with two tsbs issued but no recall. It blacked out. During the cold the car will not turn on, will show a stabilitrak problem and the transmission light turns on. Again drove for about 1 month and same thing happened. The contact stated upon coming to a complete stop, the vehicle shut off and the warning messages "power engine low", "steering reduced; be careful" were displayed. Took to chevy and was told they could not test the diagnostic because my check engine light was no longer on. Since it was the holiday weekend, I was not able to get into the dealership for immediate repairs again. Why didn't somebody do something? Real kicker is the auto stop/start offers no fuel mileage benefit. While in traffic on a dark curvy road, there was a sudden loss of power, the car would not accelerate and the engine light was on as well as a message indicating loss of engine power. With only 12k miles left of the warranty. . The car is currently at the dealership having the shifter assembly replaced, which will cost over 0 in parts and labor. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred twice. The contact owns a 2017 chevrolet malibu. The trunk mat is getting white mold. The car immediately went from 35mph to 20mph; I'm lucky no one was behind me or I would have been hit. The local dealer was notified of the failure. I was told that initially it was a sensor, then come to find out the camshaft needed to be replaced. No hazards no lights and this was at 3:30 in the morning. Needs to be corrected and covered by gm. My speed control disengaged and would not work on cruise control. Here are some actual complaints logged with the NHTSA about the 2017 Chevy Malibu Engine Problems: Here are some actual complaints logged with the NHTSA about the 2017 Chevy Malibu Transmission Problems: Here are some actual complaints logged with the NHTSA about the 2017 Chevy Malibu Electrical Problems: Here are some actual complaints logged with the NHTSA about the 2017 Chevy Malibu Fuel System Problems: Here are some actual complaints logged with the NHTSA about the 2017 Chevy Malibu Brake Problems: Problems with the Electronic Stability Control. Vehicle is turned off but warning light on dash says 'shift to park'. I have been to the dealer and understand the part I need is back ordered with no indication as to when the part will come in and I cant get a replacement vehicle. Now it's back and won't go away. The automaker claims that this is a normal occurrence and to prevent it, drivers should keep their hands on the wheel. This is the second time it happens on my 2017 chevrolet malibu. It did not allow me to shift into any gears or accelerate. The contact drove to art moehn chevrolet honda (2200 seymour rd, jackson, mi 49201, 517-787-7700) where it was diagnosed that there was a defective camshaft that burst and spread metal fragments throughout the engine. If this occurs, fire is a real concern. It is happening often now and I don't know why. It will not let you turn off the car. THE WATER RUNS DOWN THE METAL BODY INTO THE SPARE TIRE WELL IN THE TRUNK. I have lots of documentation, I have a recurring emission issue diagnostic test code p2097 general motors has admitting to not knowing what is wrong with my vehicle. Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet malibu. It's extremely dangerous and could get someone killed. Shifting into park, transmission control assembly. My 2017 malibu had a loss of engine power, it happened while on vacation. Car accelerates on its own while I'm driving. The vehicle was deemed totaled the following week. The car was parked and off in our driveway for 15 minutes -horn started went out saw smoke called 911 and by the time back at front door flames from front end. I tried pressing the accelerator multiple times however, my vehicle continued to slow down. 19 Chevy trax with 31K on it has been having an issue with the transmission Module throwing a code. The power steering also goes out at random times. After that the car started again as if nothing had happened. I returned the vehicle to the same chevy dealership. The torque on the motor is 184 lb-ft at 2500 rpm to 3000 rpm. . ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHILE COASTING FROM HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD JERK RAPIDLY BACK AND FORTH ON ITS OWN. *tr, My 2017 chevy malibu had the engine power reduced come on.. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. I have taken it in but have been told they do not know what is wrong so they reset the system however, this dangerous issue remains. The contact owns a 2017 chevrolet malibu. I read a number of complaints on the nhtsa site indicating same complaints from malibu owners. To take my car for service on 12/26. They can not find no problems with anything . Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet malibu. The failure mileage was 40,000. A brief internet search confirms this is an ongoing problem with the malibu that gm has yet to appropriately fix. I was driving my 2017 Chevy Malibu and the display said "shift to park", so I slowed down and shifted to park. I pulled over and turned the car off for 10 minutes and back on and the radio worked again like normal. No code returned " however they have changes that cell everytime I take it in for service. It will reduce speed on highway under 50 mph and I could have been hit by other cars if they did not notice. I will be replacing the part on my own. 0 v. Also the radio screen flickers black. I shut the car off and still nothing happened. I know someone who had a similar problem with their model car. According to the NHTSA, more than half of the complaints about the 2018 Malibu pertained to the engine and fuel systems. Repair is upwards of $4000-$6000. So Ill try to explain. The next morning (kids in tow) the engine light was still on, and the vehicle still seemed sluggish. Currently being inspected by local chevrolet dealer. I could have been seriously injured or killed. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.*dt*jb. 2 years ago. Everytime I stop at a red light or brake the vehicle(when coming to a stop in traffic)the car completely cuts off. Thus is dangerous and was not fixed at the dealer. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The car has to be turned off and back on after approximately 20 seconds in order to reset the traction light only to off, to be able to continue driving. Brian has become an authority in the industry, traveling across the country to consult for car dealerships and contributing his expertise as a writer for several major automotive publications. THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER BECAUSE SO MANY MALIBUS HAVE THIS ISSUE. Its a 3rd time that I experience dead battery (stationary/parked) for brand new car 2017 hybrid malibu within 2 years. My repair cost at a gm dealer was 1. The contact filed a complaint with the better business bureau. It may work for 3 miles, then completely shut down. Doesn't seem to matter speed wise. October 2019 my car start stop feature made my car shut off in the middle of rush hour morning traffic this trip was said to be the charging system and the battery. God forbid my car stops in the middle of a highway and won't start. I've taken it back to the dealership I got it from but they are telling me nothing is wrong and that it's just a sensor. It is doing this on a regular basis now. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated and powered down without warning in traffic. Battery has been changed and sensor replaced but it still hasn't fixed the issue. When the code is read it states it's the ecm p2138. Apparently, part of measuring up against the competition is to just bump into nearby models after parking the vehicle. The contact stated that the brake pedal responded. The contact was informed that the throttle pressure sensor needed to be replaced. [xxx], 33753 miles in / 33760 miles out. Had to let the car sit for 15 seconds then try to start it again for it to start. As I was merging on the engine light went on and the message saying "reduced engine power" came on again. While driving my 2017 chevrolet malibu on the highway with my son in the car, the driver screen dash flashed a message 'engine power reduced', the check engine light turned on, and the car immediately lost power making it difficult to drive safely. Vehicle has started to make a clanking sound when going in reverse or forward at low speeds. Chevrolet Malibu owners have reported 83 problems related to engine shut off without warning (under the engine and engine cooling category). The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Gm needs to seriously consider making this a recall. As purchased the lights were too high. Also, while attempting to park the vehicle, the gear shift indicator showed the vehicle in park; however, the 'shift into park' message appeared. My check engine light has been on more than 7 times in the past 2 years. This morning on my way to work, once again the message appears and this time my doors unlocked & locked, the vehicle reduced speed and I drove it at that speed until I was able to merge off the highway. The contact owns a 2017 chevrolet malibu. In less than a month, the car started having issues. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would vibrate and stall without warning. April 5th, 2021 - the gm reps that I talked to concluded that my warranty ended and denied any assistance from the manufacture. *tr. Tells me my power steering is out. Take it to dealership, was advised that a bulletin was issued regarding this problem 18 months ago, 1 month before I purchased car. This happened about 2 years ago, but it stopped and has worked fine for two years. My engine light also came on. I was told after the first visit to the dealership that it was a software problem that needed updating. I spoke with the general manager and the best he could do was to tell me he would "try" to work up some numbers to get me into another car. If the key is stuck in the ignition, you won't be able to lock the car and could have issues with the vehicle's security system. As I'm driving down the highway, trying to accelerate, a reduced engine power light comes on and my car will slow down to 20 mph. The failure mileage was approximately 8,400. The contact made the independent mechanic aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not taken back to be diagnosed or repaired. the dealership first said it was the accelerator pedal, then said it was the engine control unit. About 20 mins ago while I was driving my vehicle messages me saying "engine power reduced" and all of a sudden my vehicles power was reduced. 2023 Vehicle History Inc. All Rights Reserved. Engine Auto Stop-Start Not Working Troubleshooting. It is obvious to be a shabby mechanism inside the shift box that isn't connecting the circuit to show that the vehicle is actually in park. Fred9505 Registered It was headquartered in Port Melbourne, with major industrial operations in the states of South Australia . The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that an unknown sensor needed to be replaced. Gm has done nothing to fix the problem! We have brought it to dealer several times about this with no advise. The manufacturer had been notified several times about the failures and several cases were filed. I have had this issue 3 times since purchasing new in 2017. During this time, unfortunately, I was not under warranty; therefore, I spent quite a bit of out of pocket expenses on a rental vehicle for the days my car was in for repair, even though this issue was obviously relating the same unresolved complaint from april 7, 2017 and that a chevrolet senior advisor recommended I go there. On several different occasions, while at a stop light, the engine rpms would suddenly increase and the vehicle attempted to surge forward. Along with the pulsating there are loud thumping noises. There seems to be no way to shut off the car unless it is in park. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. Use to happen every once in awhile (1/week) now it happens every time I drive it. My car has 192k miles, so they will no longer cover it, even though it is a known issue has been for some time now! Why is there not a recall on this? The "reduce engine power light" came on and the speed dropped immediately. After looking into this there a multiple people with the same car and same issues, but no recall or investigation has been started. In addition, the park assist and check engine warning indicators illuminated. Please let me know why this has not been recalled with so many complaints. It turned on , battery is new as of 3 months ago , took car to garage. In neither situation will it do it to the point any service technician will ever be able to duplicate it. My check engine light has remained on since then. Third time today 2/27/20 at maybe 10 mph my dash lit up once again check engine light did not go away this time . There are widespread complaints on the internet about this problem. Acts like it does not want to restart if in a stopped position. I was driving at 70 mph on a highway and the car shut of causing me to nearly get hit multiple times. This happens at random times, making the vehicle unreliable. I was told this would need replaced every 30,000 to 40,000 miles to prevent damage to the control arm. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Vehicle would only accelerate to approx 20-30 mph and was very slow to build any momentum. 4th incident- dealer noted general engine misfire code, along with several communications errors codes; replaced ecm and reprogrammed car. When driving my car, it suddenly stops in the middle of the freeway and displays a 'loss engine power code'. Intermittent shifts, no reverse, mil illuminated happened in rush hour traffic, could not move out of ems workers way because of reverse failure. Today while driving down the highway my car suddenly showed the check engine light, the traction control light, slowed down to approximately 10-15 miles per hour and showed "reduced engine power" warning on the dashboard. Had to push the car off the road. I turned the car off and then back on again and the engine light remained on, but I was able to safely get to a chevy dealership. One of our staff members will call you shortly. I have never had issues like this with any other vehicle. At the dealer I was told they couldn't do anything with the car because the light wasn't on. Car would not restart and had to be towed once again. 1 . I was told the alignment wasn't the cause and the chevrolet mechanics failed to give me an explanation for this problem. I just now noticed It has been leaking around the 3rd brake light sense I had it. Several trips back to dealer for car locking me out say they fixed it they it starts all over again arent showing no remote detected shift t park while car is off water leaking in side they fixed that but never cleaned water stains has musky smell from time to time. Was driving with car in drive and car check engine light came on with traction signal stating 'reduced speeds'. Research shows owners paying 0 to 0 for repairs when out of warranty. The engine light would stay on until the car sits for a while, and then go away. In the same month on 2- 9-1818, I went to go pickup my dad who is an experience semi-truck driver and he was 2 hours away. We have had issues with our brakes every year.This time they say it is the brake booster that went bad. Chevrolet Malibu 2LT. What are the 2017 chevy malibu auto stop problems? The vehicle was taken to rush chevrolet (1395 w. Highway 290, elgin, tx). This can happen when there is a problem with Your battery or alternator in Your car. Was not illuminating at that time when I attempted to shift gears. The car is in park when I'm trying to turn the car off. They suggested I replace the windshield with an oem replacement, which I plan to do for safety reasons. There are numerous complaints that I see on the internet about this issue. On friday december 29, 2017 as we were driving home we almost re-ended another vehicle in a city street at the speed of 55 mph due to car brakes locking and hard to press down, luckily hard we were able fo brake by pushing hard enough. The screen displays were normal, but there was no sound from any source including the turn signals and 4 way flashers. Can't 100% explain the dash going blank during auto-stop, but my first thought might be some sort of programming that turns off all electrical accessories if it senses low battery voltage to save power to allow it to restart. I first encountered a "reduced engine power" message on november 27, 2019 after driving 15 miles, turning the car off for about 30 minutes, and starting the car again. Biggers chevrolet (1385 e chicago st, elgin, il 60120, (847) 742-9000) made the repairs under warranty. I have all the paperwork for all the work that has been done to this car which is crazy since it's a new car. Towed one time. Category: Unknown Or Other: Date: Apr 06, 2021: I then turned my car on and off again. VehicleHistory.com 11. When I press on the break pedal it makes a spongy sound and feels unsafe. Unable to turn vehicle off until park engages. First happened at 30,000 miles - continued to happen maybe once or twice every few months- now happens every time the vehicle is ran! Seeing that this is an on going issue with this exact make and model vehicle, it needs to be recalled and taken off of the market until the problem is resolved. Thank god I was not in the passing lane or there would 've been a very bad accident. Vehicle has "reduced engine power" multiple times error displayed and will stall anywhere in traffic causing dangerous situations. I took my car to mechanic shop and it has been there for over 2 weeks because the part is on back order with no status. The contact stated that while she was driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a stoplight, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle suddenly lost electrical power. I did receive new tires from another place, but all other scheduled maintenance has been with my dealership. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the independent mechanic. Thank god I wasn't going faster I could have died! I noticed the battery voltage goes down to 11. I still owe 14,000 on the vehicle I'm livid. I have two other friends who own the same car and it does the same , which makes me assume a manufacturer problem of cars not turning on in the cold/ sensor issue. The car gets significantly harder to steer, or turn. The contact owns a 2017 chevrolet malibu. It says shift to park which drains the battery because the car never really shuts off. After moving the gear shifter back & forth, the error message finally goes off. Not sure if this is an electrical issue, or each individual system has problems. 2017 malibu has less than 75000 miles. I also have been into the dealership several times due to the check engine light keeps coming on. Have taken to multiple mechanics that say there is no visible reason for the issue although they also noticed it when driving. If your Malibu has push start/stop button, then its possible that your vehicle may not start due to weak key fob battery. I have to put on my flashers while in traffic and shut the vehicle on and off until it restarts.