16 problems related to car will not start have been reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2012 Malibu.
At 1st my car wouldn't crank every so often then started going drag while driving I googled it and had to beat on fusebox in trunk or wiggle wires so had to run wire straight to battery to fuel pump. My headlights on dim keep shooting and my speakers will go out sometimes.
Takata recall I purchased a 2012 chevy Malibu 2 years ago for my graduating senior and this car has practically been a nightmare since the day we purchased it. The current mileage is 43,000 and there has been so many problems with this car. The car previously shut down while riding on the highway, our mechanic stated the car has electrical issues. Okay, so he tampered with a few wires, and the car started right up. Two days ago, the car wouldn't start, it's currently displaying "check airbag" emergency lights are flashing, wipers began going back and forward. My husband began to shake a few wires (per our mechanic) , and long behold the car has started!!! talk about buyer's remorse!!!! this car is now parked in our garage until we figure out what to do with it!!! I'm now concerned for my son's safety and will not allow him too drive the 2012 chevy Malibu.
I was driving to work one morning going about 30mph and car just lost all power , could not steer the car, pulled off road, waited about 20 minutes and car started back with no problems, then a few days ago went out to start car and would not start, the instrument panel would light up but would not start, had to have in jumped off, took it to auto place to have battery checked, battery was fine, drove it home, drove it the next morning to work with no problems, then that afternoon, would not start again, had to have it jumped off again, took it to auto place again, and battery ok, allternator ok , I have read several reviews on this car and all seem to have the same problems, have not took it to mechanic yet, but afraid to drive it.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the security warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was diagnosed or repaired, but the failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
My stationary car would not start one morning , after having it towed to a independent auto shop I was told the relay switch was replaced but the car had and electrical problem that might reoccur and should be taken to a gm dealership. Two weeks later the stationary car would not start again and I contacted gm customer care line and scheduled to have the car inspected, before I was able to arrive at the dealership the car started without issue and I was able to drive the car. I took the care to the gm dealership and the problem could not be found. Another 4 days passed and after I started my car and while in motion it shut completely down and would not immediately start, I sat for maybe 10mins and the car started up without an issue. Another week passed after that and the car would not start after I parked it for around 1 hour. The car was taken back the gm dealerships where it was determined there were 2 shortages . There is a faulty section of the rear terminal and my terminal in section a10 had to be replaced.
Car will not start. Son was driving and it just stalled out fortunately he was not going fast. Tried to restart but no luck. Did research and found that there are hundreds of Malibu owners with this exact same issue. As a dad and a consumer I would like gm to fix this issue before someone gets hurt or killed because of this issue . We called the dealer and was told it would 400$ to fix. Looks like us consumers are getting screwed again can u help?.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated the vehicle would not start without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,535.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the security warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed. The vehicle had the fuel pump and key fobs replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
I was sitting in parking lot with car in off state listening to radio when it was time to leave my dash lights flickered, symbols went in/out, car wouldn't start. Had to tow home.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while in park, the vehicle failed to start and multiple warning lights illuminated. In addition, service tire monitor, service ecs, and service traction was displayed across the message board. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to multiple dealers and independent mechanics, where it was stated that the hvac module was draining the battery. As a result, the battery and hvac module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,850.
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and independent mechanic where the technicians diagnosed the fuel pump main circuit needed to be replaced. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,695. Sr.
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted and operated as normal. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact also stated that the vehicle would fail to start on several occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000. Djr.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would shut off at any given moment. Sometimes the vehicle would immediately restart and other times the contact would have to wait several hours before restarting the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer three times, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. After the last failure occurred, the vehicle could not be restarted. The vehicle was not operable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a few cases were opened regarding the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.
In June 2014 car wouldn't start after sitting 4 hours towed in said theft system made new key which I had to pay for, towed in again 3 days later later same problem, started for dealer in am another $120. 4 days approx later again got to work then wouldn't start. Replaced rear u-bec, wiring harness junction block, relay, because melted connector with five leads 30 amp fues. Then 9/23/2014 car started got to daycare within 5 minutes of being off no start. Waited then started ten minutes later. 9/272014 got to work lunch time no start same wanted to start like getting no fuel then 3 hours later started drove to dealer.
Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle would not start. The contact also stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle did not restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicles fuel pump was replaced on two occasions, however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,700. Sw.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the air bag and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failures occurred on different occasions. The vehicle was taken to cox Chevrolet (2900 cortez rd w, bradenton, FL 34207, (941) 348-6417), but the cause of the failures could not be determined. The contact stated that the dealer made unknown repairs to the vehicle, but the warning indicators remained illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was taken to a local tire shop for the replacement of the exterior lighting. The contact stated that every three months a different exterior light would go out and had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was unknown.