While many people thought that Toyota and Honda had taken over the mid-size family sedan market with models like the Camry and the Accord, Chevrolet surprised the whole market with the Malibu. Available...
The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu ECO hybrid is an interesting car in the world of mid-size family sedans. Unlike other popular hybrids, it doesn’t have a full-sized electric motor that takes over when...
Mid-size sedans are the perfect family vehicle; offering just enough space for you and a few kids, but not so much that a small family will feel lost in them. This class of vehicles is slightly larger than...
When you are looking for a small-range sedan, you need to get somewhere quickly and inexpensively, and may even need to take a few kids with you. Slightly larger than a commuter car, these mid-size options offer decent...
When you want a midsize sedan, you’re looking for something that will offer you the best fuel economy for the size as well as additional safety features that will keep your family safe while you’re driving across town...
Maybe you’re a parent buying the first car for your teenager, or perhaps you’re a new parent and the safety of your little one is of the utmost importance. Or perhaps you're...
Many people focus more on interior room than cargo carrying capacity. That’s natural if you have a large family or regularly carpool, but what about drivers who need to carry a...
Hi there. When a car will not start, but will crank over when you turn the key, it's commonly caused by either an ignition system or fuel system component failure. This could range from dirty and clogged fuel injectors, mass...
Hi There, Depending on whether or not the vehicle will turn over will determine what the next step should be. If the engine does not turn over, I would recommend checking all connections related to the battery and check to...
Hi there. A leaking water pump is typically an earlier indicator that the water pump will soon break. When this happens, it will stop circulating coolant through the engine and eventually cause the engine to overheat. If you're going to...
Depending on where the squeaking sound is coming from this may be a few different things such as a squeaking serpentine belt, squeaking brakes or potentially a worn out belt tensioner pulley. Over time, your car's engine belts may become...
Hello, thank you for writing in. If the vehicle was in a wreck, the issues are likely independent from each other. One issue seems to be a powertrain control module electrical malfunction. This could be an issue with an input...
Coolant leaks are generally noticeable with or without the AC on as the AC should not have any impact on the coolant system other than the fact that the engine works a bit harder when the AC is on. You...
Hi there. The purpose of the “Reduced Engine Power” Warning Light is to alert drivers when/if there is a serious problem with the transmission and/or one or more of the engine system components. When a fault/error in the transmission or...
Overheating can be caused by a number of things such as low coolant levels, a faulty thermostat, a clogged radiator or a failing coolant fan switch. As you may know the coolant fan switch helps to maintain the proper coolant...
Your recommended oil is 5w20 or 0w20 in winter. Your recommended oil type is Delco dexos 1 synthetic blend. I would recommend going to a full synthetic oil using the recommended weight oils 5w20 or 0w20. The full synthetic oil...
P0010 can be caused by inadequate oil delivery due to engine oil sludge (the VVT system relies on hydraulic pressure), worn timing components (chains, gears, guides), malfunctions in the crankshaft or camshaft position sensors, and wiring faults. The possibility of...
The downstream oxygen sensor (post converter) monitors the efficiency of the catalytic converter. If there is no downstream sensor after the second converter then the P0420 code cannot arise from a fault there. Exhaust leaks have to repaired anyway, due...
If the fuel pump relay contacts are worn, the fuel pump could cut out but there are actually quite a few electrical components and connections, fuel and ignition related that could cause sudden shut down. First, check for diagnostic trouble...
Hi there. It's quite possible that the water pump may have been damaged, but another cooling system issue exists to create the overheating problem. Some of the most common issues is that engine sludge and debris inside the coolant hoses...
Hello...thank you for your question and I will try to help you on this issue, which is an interesting one because these vehicle "kill switches" have indeed become more common lately. Typically the switch box is under the dash but...
There is no distributor on your Malibu, instead there are individual coil packs. Ignition timing is adjusted by the power train control module (PCM). You can check timing with a timing light or scan tool, but you will not be...
Hi Chanel. Since we can't attach images or files on this platform, your best resource is going to be purchasing a service and repair manual for your 2010 Chevrolet Malibu to review the detailed wiring schematic for each mechanical system....
it sounds like you may need to replace the battery in your remote key fob. This is very common when the batteries in the key fobs die. In some cases, the other possibility may be that the contacts inside the...
Hi There, Generally, the check engine light comes on when something fairly serious is going on with the vehicle. If the problem were related to an electrical voltage problem, the charging system light will usually come on. The check...
If no power train codes appear, other than the misfiring on cylinder no. 2 which is not relevant to your issue, there may be a mechanical or hydraulic failure in the transmission such as a failed piston in a clutch...
Hi Michael. The fuel filter on these late model GM's is located under the rear trunk of the vehicle, attached to the fuel tank actually. You can review this video of a similar Cobalt to see how it's replaced. ...
