Chevy malibu issues, help?

Asked by GuruGYX2Q Aug 16, 2020 at 06:17 PM about the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu LS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My Chevy Malibu shut off today saying reduced
engine power. It went to about 40mph on the
highway before smoking and then eventually
shutting completely off?
Does someone know anything about this ?

1 Answer
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James answered 4 years ago

Check your coolant level. If you're extremely low on coolant the temperature gauge may not show that the engine is overheating. Hope that helps! Jim

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