2009 chevy malibu 103,000 miles....PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!

Asked by Bratt7793 Dec 29, 2020 at 02:40 PM about the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2009 chevy malibu with 103,000 miles on it . I had a new key made for it
about a month ago because i thought i lost the original key. after a few days it
started getting difficult for me to shut the car off. well the other day i plugged a
power inverter in and the thing just kept beeping, so i unplugged it. we pull up
at the post office to go in, and when we come back out to leave the car wont
start. my boyfriend checked the battery, the terminals, the connection. we
have replace the battery terminals and now the starter. when you turn the key
on all the lights come on like normal, but as soon as you turn the key to try to
start the engine, it's like it goes dead. all the lights go off. and when you turn
the key it is displaying power steering, service esc, service traction, esc off,
and service air bag. my abs light and my check engine light are on too. please
help!!!!

2 Answers

157,555

Definitely sounds like a problem with the battery or the battery cables. Check the battery cable connections at both ends and make sure everything is clean and tight. Have the battery load tested. On many newer vehicles if the battery is below a certain level the computer will not allow the engine to crank. Hope that helps! Jim

41,220

I would also scan for the trouble codes, since the CEL is on.

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    4,600
  • #2
    T_S_T
    Reputation
    4,410
  • #3
    tenspeed
    Reputation
    4,150
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Impala
14 Great Deals out of 117 listings starting at $3,531
Used Honda Accord
44 Great Deals out of 919 listings starting at $2,799
Used Toyota Camry
57 Great Deals out of 968 listings starting at $2,212
Used Nissan Altima
24 Great Deals out of 685 listings starting at $1,500
Used Honda Civic
173 Great Deals out of 3,635 listings starting at $2,495
Used Dodge Charger
36 Great Deals out of 630 listings starting at $4,888
Used Ford Fusion
15 Great Deals out of 404 listings starting at $2,999
Used Chevrolet Equinox
82 Great Deals out of 2,795 listings starting at $4,499
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
222 Great Deals out of 5,891 listings starting at $2,975
Used Hyundai Sonata
39 Great Deals out of 1,120 listings starting at $3,489
Used Chevrolet Camaro
22 Great Deals out of 321 listings starting at $10,500
Used Toyota Corolla
118 Great Deals out of 1,968 listings starting at $2,795
Used Hyundai Elantra
145 Great Deals out of 3,455 listings starting at $2,000
Used Nissan Maxima
14 Great Deals out of 152 listings starting at $5,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.