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P0011 on CHEVROLET MALIBU

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
5
Most Affected
2009, 2014, 2018

What P0011 Means on Your CHEVROLET MALIBU

Real CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"When going over any bump or turning the front end shakes and makes a clacking noise. esc is off. traction control is always off."

— 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) • Filed 09/05/2020

"Within a week of owning car error code p0011 camshaft alignment?came up. dealer got light to go off. said nothing was wrong with car. electrical problems with power locks also, now my complete steering column is gone.5 error codes c0545/c0561, non functioning electric power steering."

— 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Filed 02/01/2014

"The vehicle stops while in motion and in driving gear then wheel lock up. making it unable to proceed to turn or drive. this does not matter if on highway or public street."

— 2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE • Filed 06/22/2020

"This car is stalling and surging. you go to leave the stopped position it hesitate or stalls. dies like it's starved of fuel. rpm raises up with doing anything like a loss of power."

— 2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 08/10/2019

"Multiple components and/or system failures/malfunctions, exact cause is unknown. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Safety risks include engine power reduction issues that result in unexpected deceleration, and/or sudden/dangerous loss of power/acceleration."

— 2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE • Filed 09/23/2025

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0011 on CHEVROLET MALIBU

20%
20%
20%
20%
20%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2009
2
2014
2
2018
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0011 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026