Two problems related to gas recirculation valve (egr valve) have been reported for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2018 Malibu.
Tl the contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the rpm gauge increased; however, the transmission gears failed to change over while the vehicle was driving on the highway. As a result, there was a drastic reduction in speed and the contact had to maneuver the vehicle with extreme difficulty to prevent a crash. Initially, performance Chevrolet (1005 w ehringhaus st, elizabeth city, nc 27909, 252-338-9100) was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure with the service center manager. Further diagnostic testing was not provided. A dealer test drove the vehicle with the contact and diagnosed that the spacer plate needed to be replaced. A loaner vehicle was provided for two days. The vehicle was not repaired and the contact wanted the vehicle bought back by the dealer if there was no solution. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated while driving. Once the engine was restarted, "reduced power" appeared on the instrument panel. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to serra Chevrolet (28111 telegraph rd, southfield, mi 48034, (248) 354-6001) to be diagnosed, but the test could not read the codes. The dealer performed a system update. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,036.