One problem related to engine clicking and tapping noises has 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.
As I was driving in in chicago interstate 94 doing about 60mph the motor just stopped running the steering was hard I had difficulty going to the sholder there was no warning lights like if I just turned the switch to off after I got to the sholder the car just didn't want to start. . I called my mechanic he said try to reboot the pc. Unplug the battery. I did the car started but started with a ticking noise. In the engine I cancelled my plan turned around started to go heme 20 minutes later on the same interstate 94 the car did it again this time all the warning lights came on. But tjis time it was harder to steer the car . . . Can you imagine driving in the freeway with your family on board next to semi trucks and your car just stops responding. . . . . I thing this problem should be looked at before a deadly accident happens.