![]() This isn’t something that most owners want to deal with and shouldn’t be occurring if the vehicle “totally measures up.” What does it measure up to – a jalopy? Problems with the Transmission It appears this is caused by the exhaust cam reluctor going out of position. Service Bulletin #PIP5598C talks about trouble where the car exhibits a no start or extended cranking situation. In both cases, the car still ran but it misses and cuts out.”Īgain, Chevy isn’t shy about discussing engine problems. Car was driven 4 times before the reduced engine power light came on again. Car was towed 50 miles to a dealer for repair and replacement of exhaust camshaft position actuator. ![]() One NHTSA review states, “At 7473 miles, reduced engine power light came on while driving the car. Classic Malibus are known for their powerful and potent engines, but this model falls short. The engine of a vehicle can make or break it. Wonder if the police officer will accept that explanation when an owner gets pulled over for speeding? Problems with the Engine For the most part, Chevy tells customers that it is normal for the speedometer to be off slightly. Even Service Bulletin #PIT5195F discusses customers’ concerns about an inaccurate speedometer. Not surprisingly, the automaker is aware of countless electrical system problems. “After car is turned off and in Park, the dash light states to ‘Put in Park’ even though the car is in Park, the light won’t go away until the shifter is wiggled back and forth, and sideways way too many times, I am afraid the battery will run down if left like that, with the light still being on.” One owner talks about that in this NHTSA review. But what happens when the basic electrical system functions don’t even work right? To enjoy the open road, customers need access to high-end tech features and safety equipment.
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