Just got rid of my 2011 Malibu. Had the 2.4 timing chain slap going on. To me it wasn't worth the value of the car to repair, got an awesome trade in credit on a 2020 Camry for it and couldn't be happier. Really enjoy your videos, you and your wife have amazing positive energy you can feel it through the camera
hello Alex hope you and Shon and the kids are well and happy, I have never seen this before thank you for teaching me new things, I thought after 43 years as a mechanic I had seen it all, no way , if I do get one in my shop with this problem I will at least have an idea , thank you brother
This happened to me a year ago. I got a long magnet and made a custom small shop vac hose. Cleaned all the small metal chunks out the exhaust cam. Put a new vacuum booster and it's been running fine since 🤞
Just purchase a 2021 Chevy Malibu LT have some tapping on the side. Near the vacuum pump and valve covered area at idle .. got full power ... No codes It's not loud but it's noticeable to me ??
Hey Alex, I’m an apprentice at a euro shop and I think it’d be interesting and informative to see your tool collection and where you stand on some of the tool brands that are popular in our industry. Is snap-on worth the hurt to my wallet?
Alex and your wife make the most informative vids. That Caddy roller liver failure is what some Ram 5.7 hemi engines do when idled too long and oil is not changed. Mine hasn't yet but I'm trading the 2019 before 100k. I don't think it's the cam deactivation but an oiling issue under 20k rpm. Regardless I like your videos and your sense of humor when explaining things. Following you guys.
I would like to know as well. Hopefully we can get a answer 🙏🏾🙏🏾 If parts are left in with new pump put on would it still work it just cause more issues down the road. That's what I'm thinking will happen
200k miles! About that old id see vacuum pump locked up and pieces went into the head/cam area. And in bad cases in can shift the reluctor on the camshaft. Youd then get a crank and no start, lol, im impatient and im typing this as you are saying it.
So, everyone talks about how zinc and phosphorus removal from over the counter engine oils is bad for older flat tappet cammed engines. Do you think, this is also the cause for flaking in roller lifters and camshafts?
so glad you said that I was thinking the same thing, I am a pro mechanic, seeing hemi 5.7 and gm trucks coming in with lifter failures , it is not a cheap repair, only thing I can think is the oil is not doing the job, I always use racing oil in my old hotrods to protect the old flat tappet cam and lifters, but the load on these trucks has to be a lot, even with rollers, the ones I have seen look like the bearing in the roller failed first
@@jimsix9929 im also a pro mechanic, and in the past i worked for GM(dealership). But the roller failures i saw seemed like the roller flaked. But whats funny is, this was only in the v8s, not the 4 cyls or the 6s. GM always dismissed it as "a batch of poorly tempered metal". And they always blamed mexico for it. But the zinc and phosphorus removal makes sense. Its a worthy investment in paying a little more for oil vs a cam and lifters...i think.
so nice to talk to someone that really knows this stuff, could be a problem with valve spring pressure, a valve that has a bounce will wipe out a cam or a lifter, could just be a design problem, let me know what you think
@@jimsix9929 i have seen collapsed afm/dod lifters bounce on a cam and destroy a cam. But, this flaking, i dont think is related to spring pressure. Ive seen bad ones that have chunks flaked off, and some just starting that look like they have pitting on the cam surface. So that pitting kind of points to the oil or the metal treatment. But who knows. Maybe GM is right and its just certain lot numbers, certain years. Because early model LS motors did not have this issue.
So what exactly was it ? My car is doing the same exact thing I replaced the master cylinder, brake booster, brakes rotors. The shop I took it too said they can’t figure it out! But took my money.
Hey I got a 2012 Chrysler 300 and it’s throwing a p0001 code. I left gas station from getting gas and my car stalled out about 5 miles after. Now it will crank but no start.
Yup happened to me, I had to readjust the cam reluctor ring because all the broken pieces spun the ring & the timing was off , Change the pcv valve while it’s open
Which motor did you have cause I have the same issue with mine which is the 2.5l but I don’t know how far to move the reluctor wheel. Do you have any advice?
Been having issues was told it was the vvt replaced it and nothing changed $175 I was charged… I see now why that shop was so cheap never again, going to break open my car and check this but if it’s not that what else could it be
Look at that charred nastiness blocking the oil feed to the vacuum pump. Pump has a screen on the inlet oil feed port which gets blocked. Every 50k I'm going to remove pump and inspect, clean it. People don't change their oil often enough.
Would you be able to help me? Seriously. We will pay. I have a 2011 buick enclave that chuggs. I bought this vehicke in May. Since weve spent 10K total. Shop said we needed a new motor cause they put 3 new coil packs on and a week later all three melted. No idea now. Then shop said we needed a new motor. 8K later its dying and wont start. Back at shop. 2 weeks now when he said it now needs a new fuel pump in tank. I dont know how you could, not being here. I have a link full if google photos and vides if how ir drives, thr err err err hesitation it has only on highway. He said fuel air mixture is messed hp. He couldnt have cought that before ? He also said we were getting a brand new motor and it would take a week. Took two and a half minths. After it was in they had to replaxe fuel injextor and catalytic converter, which now sounds like a weedeater. Idk what to do anymore.
If you haven't paid yet then don't pay. Might have to use legal action to get the money back. Sounds like the mechanic is guessing one part at a time, which is the expensive way to do it. Could be a wire harness issue causing it all but that has to be diagnosed.
@@AlexTheCarDoctor Hi. I will include a link below to a Buick forum where I've posted about this. There I have a link to my Google Photos where I created a folder with several photos and videos of what it's doing. Along with receipts. What we may have misinterpreted was what a 'Brand New' motor was. We thought he was ordering an All GM motor for it. Exactly like the one that was in it. He also said 'Brand New' which we took as made new. Had no idea that's not what it would be. Maybe that's ignorance on my part for not researching it better. I'm willing to admit that. However, IF I owned a business, I would make sure my customers understood exactly what it was they were getting. It's like going to a nail salon and expecting to automatically know their language. I don't know much about cars. And I told him that the first day I went there. Now saying he is taking advantage. Just stating a fact. I can change my oil, change a tire. I'm not an idiot. LOL, I grew up on a farm and was a truck driver for 15 years. I just don't know about about cars. Had no idea the fuel injection wasn't part of the motor at all, for example. I'm not trying to tarnish the guy. He has very good ratings although this isn't the first issue I've had where it led to another and another and the bill kept piling up. I bought this vehicle in May and it's been in the shop more than I've gotten to enjoy it. Amyways, I have no doubt you are a very busy guy, so IF you find the time to look the link is below. Thank you very much 🙏🏻 Thread 'Calling all Mechanics and smart people.' buickforums.com/forums/threads/calling-all-mechanics-and-smart-people.70904/
@@tomtom1541 That would be hard. He probably feels like we bought a junk vehicle and expected him to just fix it. But he guided us into buying a brand new motor after we spent $1000 for a tune-up, to which 3 of the brand new coil packs MELTED inside the block or wherever. But he said there was so much carbon buildup we needed a new motor. He could get us a "brand new" one with a 100K/3 year warranty for $4200, final cost of $7200. 1, we thought we were getting a GM engine. What was IN the vehicle? 2) we thought brand new was brand new. Maybe I was ignorant in not knowing what I was getting. But why wouldn't you put what was in it back in it? I've researched, and for 4800 I found an ALL-GM motor. $800 more than whatever we got. He said nothing about it 2as GM. He never does that. Part costs too much he says. But I said "But it's our choice if we WANT to put GM back on it"? And he said "Well, yeah"...ok. that's WHAT WE THOUGHT WE WAS GETTING?! Maybe give us the option? Sorry. I'm getting worked up again. It frustrates me. Because it's my parent's money. I've fallen on rough times. My girlfriend of 12 years moved out a while back when fighting disability got tough. But wasn't all her fault either. So. Just is what it is. Very frustrating. And this Saturday will be 2 weeks since it's been broken down again. Wouldn't start. Had to pay $60 for 2 miles (Maybe that's good so not bitching) he called last Monday and said the fuel/air mix was all off. That's why it's chugging. But I thought the carbon was why it was chugging. I even asked him before we decided to go with the motor "My concern is it's an older vehicle, what if we get a motor and it's the AWD, or the Tranny, or the computer"? And he assured me if it had any of those things wrong with it, it would throw a code. Missouri is a one-party state. Meaning you don't have to tell the other party your voice recording them. I used to be able to record all my calls. Keep the ones I deemed I may need one day and delete the rest. But those apps don't work anymore. I'm sorry I've written a book back!! I'll shut up now.
2016 Malibu giving these codes : P2097 P0556 P1101 P257F Brakes sound horrible when driving bumper to bumper traffic and sometimes car will even turn off completely
The brake issues was the brake vaccum and the car turning off was a dirty throttle body. I cleaned it and it stopped turning off. I still have a code I can’t remember exactly what but it’s “low voltage hood latch”
The newer 16 and up 1.5 and 1.4 turbos are indeed better than the first gen cruze. And if was a honda it wohld have needed 3 head gasket by 227,000 miles.
Former 2016+ Malibu owner here. I degrees. 1.5L and equally 1.4L Turbo in 2017+ Cruzes suffered from LSPI/Pre-Mature cracked pistons from the factory. Mine engine blew at 59K (when I still owned it).
Just got rid of my 2011 Malibu. Had the 2.4 timing chain slap going on. To me it wasn't worth the value of the car to repair, got an awesome trade in credit on a 2020 Camry for it and couldn't be happier. Really enjoy your videos, you and your wife have amazing positive energy you can feel it through the camera
Alex! Good to see you again.
hello Alex hope you and Shon and the kids are well and happy, I have never seen this before thank you for teaching me new things, I thought after 43 years as a mechanic I had seen it all, no way , if I do get one in my shop with this problem I will at least have an idea , thank you brother
I hope the Dr doesn't give up on his comment section interactions as he becomes more popular! 😊
I’m still here 😃 I’ll always commit to getting to as many comments as I can 👨🏽🔧
Boy it sure did a number on that pump. Good video brother.
Man you definitely got a lot going on in that shop for sure…👍👍
I’m trying to get back to the lives I miss talking to y’all
Love the content!! Your channel is very informative!! Keep up the good work!!!
Thanks so much!
I enjoy your content and real time inspections without editing. 227k on that Malibu is pretty good! GM’s keeping your family fed!🤪
@@CP-pb3pj you know it. I keep it 100% around here.
Thanks for the info. New business owner for auto service.
Love the videos my man, always learning something! 👌
This happened to me a year ago. I got a long magnet and made a custom small shop vac hose. Cleaned all the small metal chunks out the exhaust cam. Put a new vacuum booster and it's been running fine since 🤞
Awesome!!!! I’m happy you were able to fix it! They ain’t bad cars, just this issue… and The T word that I’m not gonna say lol
I have one with a bad brake booster I have vacuum from pump should I recommend replace die to common failure
Just purchase a 2021 Chevy Malibu LT have some tapping on the side. Near the vacuum pump and valve covered area at idle .. got full power ... No codes
It's not loud but it's noticeable to me ??
@@bobbyoldschool is the sound towards the rear? If so, it's the knuckles
Hey Alex, I’m an apprentice at a euro shop and I think it’d be interesting and informative to see your tool collection and where you stand on some of the tool brands that are popular in our industry. Is snap-on worth the hurt to my wallet?
Hell nah get a decent tool
That won’t break yo wallet
Alex and your wife make the most informative vids. That Caddy roller liver failure is what some Ram 5.7 hemi engines do when idled too long and oil is not changed. Mine hasn't yet but I'm trading the 2019 before 100k. I don't think it's the cam deactivation but an oiling issue under 20k rpm. Regardless I like your videos and your sense of humor when explaining things. Following you guys.
Love the videos sir!
Thanks!
No problem!
What do you recommend for the parts that are stuck in the engine?
I would like to know as well. Hopefully we can get a answer 🙏🏾🙏🏾 If parts are left in with new pump put on would it still work it just cause more issues down the road. That's what I'm thinking will happen
vacuum pump! crazy what happen to the old intake for the break booster?🤔😩🤐😟
Thanks for sharing you guys.
200k miles! About that old id see vacuum pump locked up and pieces went into the head/cam area. And in bad cases in can shift the reluctor on the camshaft. Youd then get a crank and no start, lol, im impatient and im typing this as you are saying it.
@@rustedhorsepower5132 my car is doing the same thing did you get it fixed ?
@@sayirarose wasn't my car, but I fixed a few when I worked for GM
i have a malibu 2019 it has the same service esc light on , as shown in the beginning .what does that mean? if someone knows
Would you suggest replacing pump after so many miles
Yes, I recommend if for preventive maintenance.
So, everyone talks about how zinc and phosphorus removal from over the counter engine oils is bad for older flat tappet cammed engines. Do you think, this is also the cause for flaking in roller lifters and camshafts?
so glad you said that I was thinking the same thing, I am a pro mechanic, seeing hemi 5.7 and gm trucks coming in with lifter failures , it is not a cheap repair, only thing I can think is the oil is not doing the job, I always use racing oil in my old hotrods to protect the old flat tappet cam and lifters, but the load on these trucks has to be a lot, even with rollers, the ones I have seen look like the bearing in the roller failed first
@@jimsix9929 im also a pro mechanic, and in the past i worked for GM(dealership). But the roller failures i saw seemed like the roller flaked. But whats funny is, this was only in the v8s, not the 4 cyls or the 6s. GM always dismissed it as "a batch of poorly tempered metal". And they always blamed mexico for it. But the zinc and phosphorus removal makes sense. Its a worthy investment in paying a little more for oil vs a cam and lifters...i think.
so if you are seeing the roller fail then it is a lubricant problem or just bad metal, what do you think?@@rustedhorsepower5132
so nice to talk to someone that really knows this stuff, could be a problem with valve spring pressure, a valve that has a bounce will wipe out a cam or a lifter, could just be a design problem, let me know what you think
@@jimsix9929 i have seen collapsed afm/dod lifters bounce on a cam and destroy a cam. But, this flaking, i dont think is related to spring pressure. Ive seen bad ones that have chunks flaked off, and some just starting that look like they have pitting on the cam surface. So that pitting kind of points to the oil or the metal treatment. But who knows. Maybe GM is right and its just certain lot numbers, certain years. Because early model LS motors did not have this issue.
So what exactly was it ? My car is doing the same exact thing I replaced the master cylinder, brake booster, brakes rotors. The shop I took it too said they can’t figure it out! But took my money.
Hey I got a 2012 Chrysler 300 and it’s throwing a p0001 code. I left gas station from getting gas and my car stalled out about 5 miles after. Now it will crank but no start.
Yup happened to me, I had to readjust the cam reluctor ring because all the broken pieces spun the ring & the timing was off , Change the pcv valve while it’s open
Which motor did you have cause I have the same issue with mine which is the 2.5l but I don’t know how far to move the reluctor wheel. Do you have any advice?
@@dirtymike2193 I had the 1.5L turbo engine, Just had to remove the valve cover & spin the reluctor ring around
Why does the engine has a vacuum pump?
I would like some help on replacing the fluid in my Toyota, can you help?
Been having issues was told it was the vvt replaced it and nothing changed $175 I was charged… I see now why that shop was so cheap never again, going to break open my car and check this but if it’s not that what else could it be
I have changed the vacuum pump and it has pressure and still have hard brakes pettle 2016 Chevy Malibu 1.5 turbo LS
Did you ever found the problem?
@@isaelvictorio7077 it was the break booster and sensor
Did you find problems
Was it leaking oil from the vacuum pump before you changed it (
@@bo24kt yes it was
How much would a repair like this cost?
Man for 200k miles car looks clean
What cause engine power reduce on a 2019 Chevy Malibu LT
Yay, I was right😂 what did I win?😂
It’s the vac assembly on the back of the head idr what it’s called I’ve done atleast a dozen of them in the last 3 months
Where are you located
Morrow, Ga
@@AlexTheCarDoctor not far I'm having that issue right now
I’d like to see a tutorial on everything.
I got you on the next one that comes in!
@@AlexTheCarDoctor much appreciated
i like the informative videos
Thank you, I appreciate the feedback! 👨🏽🔧
How much does this cost
Just happened to mine and I was told it effected the exhaust cam and jumped timing and stretched the timing chain. Quote 5k
Look at that charred nastiness blocking the oil feed to the vacuum pump. Pump has a screen on the inlet oil feed port which gets blocked. Every 50k I'm going to remove pump and inspect, clean it. People don't change their oil often enough.
Would you be able to help me? Seriously. We will pay.
I have a 2011 buick enclave that chuggs.
I bought this vehicke in May. Since weve spent 10K total. Shop said we needed a new motor cause they put 3 new coil packs on and a week later all three melted. No idea now. Then shop said we needed a new motor. 8K later its dying and wont start.
Back at shop. 2 weeks now when he said it now needs a new fuel pump in tank.
I dont know how you could, not being here. I have a link full if google photos and vides if how ir drives, thr err err err hesitation it has only on highway.
He said fuel air mixture is messed hp. He couldnt have cought that before ?
He also said we were getting a brand new motor and it would take a week. Took two and a half minths.
After it was in they had to replaxe fuel injextor and catalytic converter, which now sounds like a weedeater.
Idk what to do anymore.
If you haven't paid yet then don't pay. Might have to use legal action to get the money back. Sounds like the mechanic is guessing one part at a time, which is the expensive way to do it. Could be a wire harness issue causing it all but that has to be diagnosed.
If you could send me the photos I’d love to have a look…
@@AlexTheCarDoctor Hi. I will include a link below to a Buick forum where I've posted about this. There I have a link to my Google Photos where I created a folder with several photos and videos of what it's doing. Along with receipts. What we may have misinterpreted was what a 'Brand New' motor was. We thought he was ordering an All GM motor for it. Exactly like the one that was in it. He also said 'Brand New' which we took as made new. Had no idea that's not what it would be.
Maybe that's ignorance on my part for not researching it better. I'm willing to admit that. However, IF I owned a business, I would make sure my customers understood exactly what it was they were getting. It's like going to a nail salon and expecting to automatically know their language. I don't know much about cars. And I told him that the first day I went there. Now saying he is taking advantage. Just stating a fact. I can change my oil, change a tire. I'm not an idiot. LOL, I grew up on a farm and was a truck driver for 15 years. I just don't know about about cars. Had no idea the fuel injection wasn't part of the motor at all, for example.
I'm not trying to tarnish the guy. He has very good ratings although this isn't the first issue I've had where it led to another and another and the bill kept piling up. I bought this vehicle in May and it's been in the shop more than I've gotten to enjoy it.
Amyways, I have no doubt you are a very busy guy, so IF you find the time to look the link is below. Thank you very much 🙏🏻
Thread 'Calling all Mechanics and smart people.' buickforums.com/forums/threads/calling-all-mechanics-and-smart-people.70904/
@@tomtom1541 That would be hard. He probably feels like we bought a junk vehicle and expected him to just fix it.
But he guided us into buying a brand new motor after we spent $1000 for a tune-up, to which 3 of the brand new coil packs MELTED inside the block or wherever. But he said there was so much carbon buildup we needed a new motor. He could get us a "brand new" one with a 100K/3 year warranty for $4200, final cost of $7200.
1, we thought we were getting a GM engine. What was IN the vehicle? 2) we thought brand new was brand new. Maybe I was ignorant in not knowing what I was getting. But why wouldn't you put what was in it back in it? I've researched, and for 4800 I found an ALL-GM motor. $800 more than whatever we got. He said nothing about it 2as GM. He never does that. Part costs too much he says. But I said "But it's our choice if we WANT to put GM back on it"? And he said "Well, yeah"...ok. that's WHAT WE THOUGHT WE WAS GETTING?! Maybe give us the option? Sorry. I'm getting worked up again. It frustrates me. Because it's my parent's money. I've fallen on rough times. My girlfriend of 12 years moved out a while back when fighting disability got tough. But wasn't all her fault either. So. Just is what it is. Very frustrating.
And this Saturday will be 2 weeks since it's been broken down again. Wouldn't start. Had to pay $60 for 2 miles (Maybe that's good so not bitching) he called last Monday and said the fuel/air mix was all off. That's why it's chugging. But I thought the carbon was why it was chugging. I even asked him before we decided to go with the motor "My concern is it's an older vehicle, what if we get a motor and it's the AWD, or the Tranny, or the computer"? And he assured me if it had any of those things wrong with it, it would throw a code. Missouri is a one-party state. Meaning you don't have to tell the other party your voice recording them. I used to be able to record all my calls. Keep the ones I deemed I may need one day and delete the rest. But those apps don't work anymore.
I'm sorry I've written a book back!! I'll shut up now.
2016 Malibu giving these codes :
P2097
P0556
P1101
P257F
Brakes sound horrible when driving bumper to bumper traffic and sometimes car will even turn off completely
Did you ever figure out what was wrong?
The brake issues was the brake vaccum and the car turning off was a dirty throttle body. I cleaned it and it stopped turning off. I still have a code I can’t remember exactly what but it’s “low voltage hood latch”
The newer 16 and up 1.5 and 1.4 turbos are indeed better than the first gen cruze. And if was a honda it wohld have needed 3 head gasket by 227,000 miles.
Former 2016+ Malibu owner here. I degrees. 1.5L and equally 1.4L Turbo in 2017+ Cruzes suffered from LSPI/Pre-Mature cracked pistons from the factory. Mine engine blew at 59K (when I still owned it).
220 on a malibu - that is unexpected
Current Situation 2018 Malibu 😢
@@Ray-hy2mx same 😒
Sure seems like a lot of lifter fails in these newer engines
Vacuum pump🎉
Yeah and carshield gonna only pay .3 for a diag. Ridiculous
You already know! 😩
the engine sounds very ok for 220k
I want a tutorial too
yeah, lets turn that fan off - make it easier to hear
looks like a bad design on that chevrolet. js
Yeah but I’d say that’s the only flaw I seen on these.
Love the content!! Your channel is very informative!! Keep up the good work!!!
Glad you enjoy it!