My car turns on, but it won't start unless I gas it. What's wrong?

Asked by Guru5FRC3 Feb 06, 2018 at 04:14 PM about the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu LS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2011 Chevy Malibu, mileage is 39000. it's
the winter season and my car wouldn't start. I turn
the key to the on position, and I hear the fuel pump
humming. It'll turn on but it won't start unless I gas
it while trying to crank it over. When idling or
stopped at a light, there's a VERY light shaking. I
know newer model cars don't really need a tune up,
but what are the odds i need a tune up? If not that,
what else might it be?

5 Answers

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mileage wise plugs should be good,never hurts to replace them. Also could be IAC valve,throttle position sensor,vacuum leak.Is the check engine light on? if so have code read,fuel pressure issue.

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158,955

Have it scanned for trouble codes at a local parts store and post the codes here or some some Google searching on them. Your spark plugs should be still good.

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Have it scanned but like cj said it sounds a vacuum leak. Could it be too early to need a MAF sensor?

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