Fail To Accelerate problems of the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu

Four problems related to fail to 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.

1 Fail To Accelerate problem

Failure Date: 06/17/2017

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. While reversing at 3 mph, the vehicle lost power and failed to accelerate without warning. The contact spoke with heritage Chevrolet Buick owings mills (11234 reisterstown rd, owings mills, MD 21117) and scheduled an appointment, but the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred one other time. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to an auto parts store where the vehicle showed no fault codes. While pulling into a parking spot at 5 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a building. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. A dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 106,807.

2 Fail To Accelerate problem

Failure Date: 04/07/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The engine power reduction, the traction control and the esc warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. The VIN was not available.

3 Fail To Accelerate problem

Failure Date: 09/25/2015

Tl- the contact own a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine, electronic stability control, traction control, and electric power steering warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the contact mentioned that under rain conditions, water leaked through the hood onto the brake lever and the steering wheel seized. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle but the failure recurred. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 14v252000( electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Jo.

4 Fail To Accelerate problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the service esc and the traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that there was a sudden increase of engine rpms. However, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was able to restart but the failure progressed over time. Several months later, the contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was serviced under the recall and the technician stated that the cam shaft position actuator solenoid valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body assembly would need to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 85,656.


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