Is the battery on my Chevy Malibu dead?
Is the battery on my Chevy Malibu dead?
I just purchased 2016 Chevy Malibu in 02/2020 and it had a little over 15,000 miles on it. The battery is dead and had to take to dealership, I could not even jump start car.
What to do if your Chevy Malibu won’t start?
Because the battery may have a defect with these measured values and must be replaced. If dead battery is the reason for the breakdown of your Malibu, you can easily jump start it using jumper cables and a healthy battery from another vehicle, or using a battery booster if available.
What happens if you jump start a car battery?
The biggest danger in jump starting or charging a battery is actually related to the explosive nature of the hydrogen gas that can leak from a lead-acid battery. This is why the final cable you hook up should always be a ground cable, and it should be hooked to ground, rather than the battery.
Why is the fuel filter on my Chevy Malibu not working?
The fuel filter of your Malibu does not wear out like a mechanical part, but it gets clogged by dirt and airborne particles and clogs over time. The permeability of the filter drops, and so does the fuel pressure.
I just purchased 2016 Chevy Malibu in 02/2020 and it had a little over 15,000 miles on it. The battery is dead and had to take to dealership, I could not even jump start car.
Because the battery may have a defect with these measured values and must be replaced. If dead battery is the reason for the breakdown of your Malibu, you can easily jump start it using jumper cables and a healthy battery from another vehicle, or using a battery booster if available.
What kind of problem does a Chevy Malibu have?
I have a 2014 chevy Malibu LS. About a year ago while at a stop light the car engine shut stopped working, and all the lights came off. I had to get the assistance of a police officer to control traffic away from my car, until the tow truck arrived and towed it to the shop.
Is there a warranty on a Chevy Malibu?
There is a service bulletin # 19-na-206 by gm (see attachment) on this issue, but it does not cover the repair under warranty, even though it effects several years and makes. This would seem to be a manufacturer defect or qc problem, not something induced by the operator.
When does a Malibu battery go into hibernation?
When we got back, we discovered the car battery was dead. AAA gave us a boost and I drove home 16 miles taking about 30 minutes. The next morning my battery was again completely dead. I was told by Onstar and the dealer that the Malibu battery can go in to hibernation after 10 days. After 15 days, itis possible to completely drain.
I have a 2014 chevy Malibu LS. About a year ago while at a stop light the car engine shut stopped working, and all the lights came off. I had to get the assistance of a police officer to control traffic away from my car, until the tow truck arrived and towed it to the shop.
What causes a car battery to go dead after 16 miles?
I’d say bad battery, probably caused by sitting on the dealer lot too long. AAA gave us a boost and I drove home 16 miles taking about 30 minutes. This is nowhere near enough time to fully recharge a dead battery. With a moderate drain going on, this would explain why it was dead again the next day.
When we got back, we discovered the car battery was dead. AAA gave us a boost and I drove home 16 miles taking about 30 minutes. The next morning my battery was again completely dead. I was told by Onstar and the dealer that the Malibu battery can go in to hibernation after 10 days. After 15 days, itis possible to completely drain.
I’d say bad battery, probably caused by sitting on the dealer lot too long. AAA gave us a boost and I drove home 16 miles taking about 30 minutes. This is nowhere near enough time to fully recharge a dead battery. With a moderate drain going on, this would explain why it was dead again the next day.
