Loud Engine Noise problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

Two problems related to loud engine noise 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.

1 Loud Engine Noise problem

Failure Date: 10/13/2018

Tl - the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet mailbu. The contact stated while driving 50mph she heard an abnormal noise and the vehicle stalled and a engine hot warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start afterwards and it was towed to the contacts residence. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and stated the engine was not original parts and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Jc.

2 Loud Engine Noise problem

Failure Date: 05/25/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle made an abnormal noise and the engine stalled. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the shoulder and restarted the vehicle. The problem was experienced multiple times. The vehicle has been taken to an independent mechanic who could not diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer has been notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.




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