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P1101 on CHEVROLET MALIBU

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
18
Most Affected
2018, 2016, 2017

What P1101 Means on Your CHEVROLET MALIBU

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

"Several times a week my car will suddenly go into "engine power reduced" mode and go into low speed. if i get out of the car, lock it, and unlock it 30 seconds later it will reset and then be okay for a few minutes."

— 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • Filed 01/01/2021

"'tamara recall' i was driving to work when my check engine light came on and a warning said 'engine power loss' and my car slowed down to 40mph, i was on the highway, speed limit of 65, i also got and email saying there was a problem with my engine and transmission system, i took it in to be looked"

— 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 02/04/2019

"Check engine light came on, code given is p1101 intake air flow system performance test failed since dtc clear, history dtc, test not passed since power up, warning indicator requested. car runs fine for now, code reset and reactivated hour or so later. remote start does not work."

— 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • ENGINE • Filed 01/13/2019

"Last year I started getting the dreaded shift to park issue. Takes usually about 30 seconds to realize its in park, even though the dashboard days its in park. WHY is there no recall? I see hundreds of thousands of complaints for this. Plus im constantly getting the P1101 code."

— 2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 11/30/2025

"The car smells strongly of gas. And has a problem accelerating. Check engine light came on and I got a code p1101 which is a code for the MAF SENSOR. This is not the first time that this has happened. It happened less than a year ago maybe 9-10 months ago."

— 2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 09/14/2025

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

Common Causes of P1101 on CHEVROLET MALIBU

22.2%
5.6%
5.6%
5.6%
5.6%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2016
3
2017
3
2018
4
2019
3
2020
3
2021
2

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
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P1101 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