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P0301 on CHEVROLET MALIBU

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2010, 2016, 2017

What P0301 Means on Your CHEVROLET MALIBU

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

"My 2010 chevy malibu lt 2.4 l began misfiring on cylinder 1 giving me th codes p0201 and p0301. after getting those readings i began driving home and the car began to jerk and lose power followed by the service traction and service esc warning lights flashing along with the engine light."

— 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) • Filed 04/12/2016

"Around 50,000 miles sensor on throttle pedal went out and caused my car to stop accelerating with my kid in the car in the middle of the road driving. next at 74,000 my 2016 chevy malibu lt 1.5l turbo has a cracked piston. i believe recall 17019 stochastic pre egnition should be linked to my vin."

— 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE • Filed 09/01/2018

"P0301 Error - Cylinder 1 Misfire. First the Check Engine light and Service Stabilitrack light turn on."

— 2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • ENGINE • Filed 03/27/2024

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

Common Causes of P0301 on CHEVROLET MALIBU

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2010
1
2016
1
2017
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  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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P0301 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