Chevrolet Malibu owners have reported 7 problems related to engine burning oil (under the engine and engine cooling 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.
Extreme excessive oil consumption, 5 quarts over just 2,000 mile period without any noticeable leaks. Mechanic said everything appears well and there was a recall on the same engine, 2. 4 ecotec, on the earlier model equinox models with pistons and crank seals. Gm has a service bulletin number 14882 and they said they could not assist me with this problem in any way because my VIN number is not included in their database when the bulletin specifically states my make, year, and model of vehicle and what is wrong, so now I'm stuck with paying an enormous bill because my vehicle was not built correctly by gm who knows about the problem and even has a service bulletin about it.
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For the past two years my car has been consistently burning oil between oil changes to the point where there is less than a quart in the engine. As of April 2020 I have had to add approximately two quarts of oil each week in between the oil changes in order to maintain a proper level of oil in the engine. My mechanic replaced a solenoid because there was a code saying it needed replaced in April. The engine light does not come one, however the engine will click or knock loudly after driving it approximately 60 miles after adding oil to it. My mechanic stated this is an ongoing issue with the 2013 chevy Malibu eco. I am aware of several people who had this same issue and eventually had to replace their engine at their cost. All owners of 2012-2014 chevy eco Malibu. I have been told by the chevy dealer in my town that this is a known issue to gm and yet they will not issue a recall nor cover the cost of engine replacement. (this issue also happened with hyandui sonata's and Hyundai did replace the engines for those with this issue of burning oil at an accelerated rate.
2010 chevy Malibu with the 2. 4 eco tec. 47000 miles and already burning oil. Already replaced the intake and had wiring troubles. Wheel bearing went out at 27000 miles what a pos.
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Excessive oil consumption.
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The engine has an eco-tech it is getting fuel in oil , you can smell it on cap. This is causing the engine to burn oil , use more gas. The car only has 27000 miles on it. Excellent condition. Using oil at an accelerated rate, you have to monitor or valves chatter. The motor cant last in this state, please add to recall list.
2004 Chevrolet Malibu maxx has a burnt oil smell. Consumer states that the dealership can not find the cause of the problem. The consumer stated after he changed the oil, the smell would linger for 3-4 weeks after traveling highway speed for more than 20 miles or more.
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Burnt oil smell coming from engine while driving. Dealer said the rear main seal grease was mixing with the oil from recent oil change and creating smell. Dealer said smell should go away after 1,000 miles.
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