Three problems related to car will not accelerate have been reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2011 Malibu.
First, I had to jump the car to start it. Cold morning but the battery was only 3 months old. Driving from downriver mi area all expressway to grand rapids. Just entered grand rapids area when I had to reduce speed from 75 to 60. Car would not accelerate back to original speed. Cruise control had been engaged. Problem resolved itself but 15 minutes later the car went from 75 to 25 mph by the time I had exited the freeway and stopped the car. The car would not accelerate and the pedal was to the floor. The traction control light went on as did messages:reduced engine power, service esc, and the check engine light went on. The engine light stayed on. I was able to turn car back and accelerate but the check engine light stayed on and the engine felt like it chugged a bit. When I stopped at intersections, the car felt as if it wanted to stall. Mileage is 88,258.
Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicles service esc light became illuminated followed by the diminishing engine power warning light and the traction control light, and without warning, the vehicle would not accelerate. The contact was depressing the accelerator with no response. The vehicle was pulled over and shut down. The vehicle was able to be restarted, however, the service engine light became illuminated and stayed on. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,000. Ed.
Tl - the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated she had driven to work, and on her lunch break she was not able to start her vehicle. The contact mentioned while she was driving 30-45 mph on the freeway the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but it wouldn't accelerate over 20 mph. The contact stated warning lights was flashing and the contact was locked in the car. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The diagnosis was the electrical fuel pump was defective. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,000, and the current mileage was 58,800. Bt.