Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu

Two problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2014 Malibu.

1 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 02/20/2021

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall. The contact was relating the failure to an issue with the bolts in the intake manifold being loosened which allowed air to get into the engine. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the spark plugs and the trunk battery needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly #vpic#.

2 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2019

Found loose intake manifold bolts. Causing intermittent code p0171 fuel trim lean.




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