Chevy Malibu Heater Only Works While Driving: 5 Common Causes

If your Chevy Malibu’s heat only works when driving, there are five leading causes you should check.  They are low coolant, air pockets, a bad heater core, an airlocked cooling system, and a malfunctioning thermostat. We’ll start with the easy-to-check common problems and work our way to the harder-to-deal-with rarer issues that could be affecting … Read more

Chevy Malibu Check Engine Light On: Why and What to Do

The check engine is the most common warning light that appears in the Chevy Malibu’s instrument cluster.  Well over half of this site’s content is related to solving the various reasons why the check engine light comes on. The good news is that the check engine light indicates that there are Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) … Read more

Chevy Malibu Soft Brake Pedal Causes

If your Chevy Malibu has a soft brake pedal, it is a sign of a serious brake system issue. It’s usually caused by air entering the system in some way through a leak.  This article covers the six most common causes of a soft brake pedal as well as a solid diagnostic order if you … Read more

Chevy Malibu Service Theft Deterrent System: Causes + Reset Procedure

Most GM vehicles built in the last 20+ years have a theft deterrent system, that includes the Chevy Malibu.  Depending on the model year, your car’s theft deterrent system disables the fuel pump, ignitions system, or starter if unauthorized access is detected.   When your vehicle Malibu theft deterrent system message, the system will not let … Read more

Chevy Malibu Alarm Keeps Going Off: Causes + How to Fix

Your Chevy Malibu’s alarm system is designed to detect potential intruders, keep its contents safe, and keep them from driving your car away. However, it is not uncommon for a car alarm to go off, or keep going off, for no apparent reason– also known as false or “nuisance alarms”.  This article will discuss some … Read more

Chevy Malibu Key Fob Not Working: 5 Common Causes

If your Chevy Malibu’s key fob is not working, the most common reason is a dead battery. Followed by water damage or fob failure.  Below, we’ve listed everything you need to do to get your car’s fob working again. A dead battery is the most common reason a Chevy Malibu’s key fob fails. Table of … Read more