Why does my Malibu stall when I come to a stop?

It’s a bad throttle body… usually a stuck closed after a bit of idling or driving it will chicken and die with no engine light… guarantee it. Just replaced my 4th Malibu throttle body for another customer who owns one, and once again problem solved… 11 people found this helpful. My car stalls when I come to a stop as well.

When did the Chevy Malibu engine shut off?

Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu 15 Failure Date: 10/27/2019 While at a stop light on a very busy city street the engine stopped running and the car shut off.

Why does my car stall at a stoplight?

My car still stalls after driving it for a while when at stoplight but no check engine light. Idk what else to do it’s a 2013 Malibu lt. 2 people found this helpful. I have a 2013 Chevy Malibu LT and I started having the stalling issues about two months ago. I’ve had a new alternator, battery, throttle body and cleaning. Still doing the same thing.

What does reset check engine mode do on a Chevy Malibu?

Reset check engine mode shuts down other vehicle functions. Have been too close to being run off the interstate, hit when entering from on-ramp, rear-ended in heavy traffic. Nhtsa does not investigate because death and injury cannot be linked to failures because the module does not record issues/failures. There is no fix.

Is the Chevy Malibu Lt stalling out?

Karen’s like my 13 Chevy Malibu LT is getting worse. Every time I come to a stop I have to put in neutral so it won’t stall out and last night it stalled out on my keeping in neutral at a stop 3 times within 1 mile!

What’s the problem with my 2002 Chevy Malibu?

GuruWTZJ6, I am having the same stalling problem with my 2002 Chevy Malibu. I just had it in the shop with my local mechanic and they cold not get it to duplicate in the 3 days that they had the car. Which computer did you change? The ECM? I have had the ECM reprogrammed a couple of months ago for a different reason.

Why is the MAP sensor not working on my Malibu?

A code for the MAP sensor may very well be due to loose intake manifold bolts. 1 people found this helpful. GuruC7M3M…which computer? Having the same problems with my ’13 Malibu, two shops ( Tech guru all the mechanics here go to, and dealership).

What kind of car is the 2010 Malibu?

The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu is a five-passenger, four-door sedan available in four trim levels: LS, 1LT, 2LT and LTZ.

What kind of ride does a Chevy Malibu have?

Striking an excellent balance between handling and ride, the 2010 Chevy Malibu’s chassis provides confident cornering along with a smooth ride on broken pavement. The cabin is impressively hushed at highway speeds, and seat comfort and support are superb, making the Malibu ideal for long trips.

What are the changes to the Chevy Malibu?

For 2010, the Chevy Malibu gets minor changes. Most notably, the six-speed automatic transmission is now standard on all but the base LS model, thereby helping to improve fuel economy. There’s also standard driver power-adjustable lumbar on all models and E85 fuel compatibility for the 2.4-liter engine.

What kind of lubricant does a Chevy Malibu use?

MAF, MAP, A/F ratio sensor in exhaust stream, and the computer uses that data to set air/fuel trim. It’s not adjustable Now, this ZMAX is a supposed ‘micro lubricant’ this is the same thing I use to clean and lube my firearms

Why does my car not respond when I press the gas pedal?

You may not be noticing a delayed response from the pedal, but if you see low gas mileage, it could mean that the car’s throttle position sensor is working but not as accurate as it should be. Modern cars have a monitoring system over all the sensors in the car engine.

What happens when you take your foot off the gas pedal?

Engine dies when I take my foot off gas pedal. lexus engi… Q: Engine dies when I take my foot off gas pedal. The engine dies when I take my foot off of the accelerator. Hello. If the engine runs fine when you are holding the accelerator pedal down and dies when you release it then you may have a couple of possible issues.

What are the symptoms of a bad accelerator pedal?

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Throttle/Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor. Common signs of a faulty pedal position sensor include inconsistent engine response, reduced fuel efficiency, and the Check Engine Light coming on. The days of having to constantly adjust the throttle cable due to a loose nut on the carburetor are long gone.

Why does my car shut off when stepping on the gas pedal?

received a Car shuts off when stepping on gas pedal Inspection. Rough idling, frequent stalling, and inconsistent acceleration are all signs that something is amiss with your car. There are a number of systems that can cause this problem.

Where is the throttle position sensor on a Chevy Malibu?

Your Chevy Malibu uses a series of complex sensors to report what is going on to the ECU. The ECU then uses this information to adjust the timing, air fuel mixture, and more. When one of them goes wrong, it can lead to stalling for sure. Throttle Position Sensor – The throttle position sensor is typically located on the gas pedal.

What makes a 98 Malibu 3.1 start and then die?

My 98 malibu 3.1 is cranking and then dies. I put a now camshaft sensor, icv, and tps. Still wont stay running. If i unplig the tps it will run but then dies as soon as i plug it back in. 19 people found this helpful.

Can a car stall with a bad throttle position sensor?

The engine can stall for no reason and without any warning. This happens when the TPS gives incorrect information to the ECM. The engine can stall at high speed, at low speed, or even at idle. A faulty throttle position sensor will not let your car accelerate normally. Though this doesn’t happen all the time.

Why does my car idle but no check engine light?

This issue is normally caused by low fuel pressure or a faulty injector, but since you have just replaced the fuel pump, this may also be a sign of a failing idle air control (IAC) valve. This is a unit that is located on or near your intake manifold that monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine.