Five problems related to engine stall 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.
At approximately 85000 miles the timing chain went out of the engine, this is a none issue with these engines and an expensive repair at that. This effects several gm vehicles at 85000 miles the timing chain should not of been bad something needs to be done about this this happened as we were driving the vehicle and can cause the engine to stall.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 45 mph, the engine stalled and the vehicle shook violently. The traction and service esc warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle did not restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted however, the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine stalled as the esc, service traction and reduce engine control warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure numerous times. The failure mileage was 62,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel seized making the steering wheel difficult to maneuver. The contact also mentioned that while shifting into reverse, all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel and the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) but did not confirm if the vehicle was included. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.