Computer Failure Problems of Chevrolet Malibu

Chevrolet Malibu owners have reported 5 problems related to computer failure (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the Malibu.

1 Computer Failure problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 02/19/2016

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the heat would independently activate while driving and the instrument panel indicated that the vehicle overheated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the sensor in the computer malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, it sporadically had an abnormal burning odor. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

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2 Computer Failure problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 02/10/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who diagnosed that the computer chip failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 118, 122.

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3 Computer Failure problem of the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 02/20/2011

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that the vehicle had experienced a computer failure. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure because the vehicle was restarted by that time. The contact stated several attempts would need to be made and the key had to be maneuvered a certain way before the vehicle would start. The contact attempted to use other copies of the key and the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

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4 Computer Failure problem of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 03/12/2008

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While at a complete stop, the contact was informed by another motorist that her brake lights were illuminating even when she was not braking. In addition, the brake lights would not illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that a computer chip was failing, which caused the malfunction. The vehicle was repaired at the cost of $250. A year later, the failure recurred. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 35,900 and current mileage was 72,000.

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5 Computer Failure problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 02/20/2004

Electronic computer module malfunctioning. Chevy Malibu 2000 is only four years old. This problem should not be happening. When starting the car all of the warning lights come on, fuel gage does not work , speedometer does not work, no heat or air conditioning blows, windows will not roll down, eventually all lights pop off except the check engine light and everything begins to work. . . Windows, temperature, speedometer, fuel gage, etc. . .

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