2018 Chevrolet Malibu - ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, and SERVICE BRAKES Failure Complaint (#b17cf8)

2018 Chevrolet Malibu

  • Date of Incident: Dec-18, 2024
  • Date complaint filed: Dec-20, 2024
  • Failed components: ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, and SERVICE BRAKES

I repeatedly get a “reduced power to engine” alert on my dash which causes my car to decelerate and i lose my power steering. This last time, the alert popped up on my dash, my car decelerated, and then my brakes would not work. I could not push the brake down to stop my car and ended up in a ditch. My brakes are now hard and i cannot start my car because of it. I have already had the recall for this issue fixed in the past but this will be the 3rd time i have brought my vehicle in for the same problem. I had diagnostic codes ran on my car soon after the accident happened and have attached the pictures to this form.

Vehicle VIN Info

VIN Pattern1G1ZD5ST*JF******
Drive TypeFWD/Front-Wheel Drive
ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS LLC
MakeCHEVROLET
ModelMalibu
Model Year2018
SeriesLT (1LT)
Body ClassSedan/Saloon
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Engine ModelLFV - Direct Injection, Variable Valve Timing, GEN 1
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Engine ManufacturerGMNA
Engine Displacement (L)1.5
Engine Displacement (CC)1500
Engine Displacement (CI)91.5356
Primary Fuel TypeGasoline
Transmission StyleAutomatic
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Traction ControlStandard
Blind Spot Monitoring SystemOptional
Rear Visibility SystemStandard
Daytime Running LightStandard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)Direct
Keyless IgnitionStandard
Auto Reverse SystemStandard
Front Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag1st and 2nd Rows
Curtain Air BagsAll Rows
Seat BeltsManual
Plant Company NameFairfax Assembly
Plant CityKANSAS CITY
Plant StateKANSAS
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
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