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P2097 on CHEVROLET MALIBU

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
10
Most Affected
2017, 2016, 2013

What P2097 Means on Your CHEVROLET MALIBU

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

"Code p2097 (post catalyst fuel trim system too rich bank 1) kept popping up i went to a aaa certified shop and they ran tons of tests on the car and they found that this code is common on chevy malibu's, chevy came out with a guide to try and fix the code but doesn't guarantee it fixes the problem"

— 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 10/07/2020

"While driving 60 MPH on the highway my car started stuttering then lost all power. It threw 3 codes P0131, P2097 and P0171. I have spent over $1,000.00 and a month later they tell me it was my intake bolts that were loose."

— 2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • ENGINE • Filed 03/11/2024

"We got a check engine light on. checked for codes and p2097 came up. vehicle has some hesitation when accelerating."

— 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • ENGINE • Filed 04/25/2021

"Vehicle purchased in september 2015 with 18 miles. 3 weeks later when brakes were pressed, they started making this grinding sound. the sound appeared occasionally every few months for a few seconds. brake noise still occasionally occurring in 2019, dealerships said it's just moisture."

— 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE • Filed 12/26/2019

"Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. while driving various speeds, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the issue occurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but the diagnosis was unknown."

— 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 12/13/2016

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

Common Causes of P2097 on CHEVROLET MALIBU

40%
20%
10%
10%
10%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2013
1
2014
1
2016
3
2017
4
2019
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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  3. 3
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P2097 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