2011 Chevrolet Malibu engine and engine cooling problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My car will not start. It turns over but won't start. Battery is fully charged, gas tank full, wiring is good, spark plugs are brand new, just won't start and I don't know why. *tr”
filed Feb 20, 2015
“I was slowing down at a very busy intersection, traveling at about 10mph. Suddenly the car started to shake violently and when I pressed on the gas as traffic started to move again, the car would barely crawl forward. The reduced engine power light and traction control light came on. I managed to…”
filed Feb 13, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Malibu | 4 | 7% |
| 2022 Malibu | 9 | 10% |
| 2020 Malibu | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Malibu | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 Malibu | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 Malibu | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 Malibu | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Malibu | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 Malibu | 11 | 1% |
| 2012 Malibu | 3 | 0% |
| 2010 Malibu | 11 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.