2011 Chevy Malibu traction problems

[@VanillaGuerrillaRayGuevara]

Bravo!!! Can't believe I've already spent $300 bucks and countless hours replacing everything the OBD told me was wrong. Starting with the cat and 02 sensors, then it said throttle body, then pedal sensor. I was literally about to order a new ECM when your video popped up. Sealed the gap at the throttle body as you said and voila! I'm angry but greatful for your video. Cheers!!

[@sageclark9945]

Same

[@beneficialmusikgroup8690]

Maaaaaaan thank you. And it looks 10x better !!Headed to autozone first thing in the morning for chromepipe hell I'll settle for flex to get this maf issue and idle fixed. Life saver thanks. AND it gives me an excuse to use this red vht and paint the valve covers. Hell yeah 👍🥇🙏

[@UnderTheBigOak]

I am dealing with the same issue 2012 Malibu here. I want one of those chrome pipes!

[@erLLOSU2]

omg thank you! Years of trial/error for me to figure this out! I will now try this......

[@thestew6-fam271]

Did this work for u

[@travonconey]

Is there a link for that part?

[@epefaniojuros1119]

Just today i do the same and its working thank you sir its a big help

[@Ninja_Haze-805]

What's the part called?

[@creatinechris443]

Appreciate it man you just saved me money that really was the problem ❤❤❤

[@rafaelmoreno79]

my 2012 chevy malibu left me stranded last night, i had my wife with me and it was around 2:30 am we had to walk home, the car just shut down and would not start or even try to start at all, it gave me some messages as follows #1 eng pwr reduced, #2 engine disabled and #3 service ecs, i slept on it, woke up viewed some youtube and found nothing but some similar videos, i didn't know where to start looking, i came across this video and i just thought what the heck lets just see if this might help, i had AAA bring the car home and took the fance engine cover and sure enough, the gasket around the throttle body was ripped, replaced the gasket/rubber cup on the throttle body...problem fixed

[@royrogers1866]

Im glad you could fix it you mite want to straight pipe it like I did because that rubber will rip again and now you have an air leak that will continue coming back like-minded that's why I straight piped it

[@jamespage3530]

Just got done. And this shit works great work. Thanks for the video.

[@royrogers1866]

No prob I'm happy for you I still have no problems with mine & it's been last year for me thanks

[@jayssimplelife4554]

What’s intake parts

[@jayssimplelife4554]

**** what intake parts do I buy

[@royrogers1866]

@@jayssimplelife4554 you can go to Advance auto they will help you with that

[@alanjerrodsmith]

This shit work for me .dont go to the dealership because the whole assembly cost about 390.00 and they don’t sell you just the grommet which is the problem that causes the engine power reduced and traction control . Advance got a kit like the above video .all you do is cut the long piece that goes to the mass air flow to Connect it

[@royrogers1866]

im glad you got your car back running good job

[@methodical_66]

Do you recommemd doing this even if there are no codes and there's no loss of power with the cover on?

[@JerenStewart]

Appreciate the video! I did what you showed in the video and still having the same problem unfortunately.. quick question: does it matter how you run the vacuum hose? I see you ran yours down and under but i tan mine up and over (almost like an arch). Also does it matter which part of the pipe the hose is connected to? Mine is connected on the pipe that connects to the air flow box

[@musketbal]

OK, I went to Advance Auto and found exactly what Roy Rogers was talking about. I found the section next to the K&N systems. Spectre has a area where I found all I needed. Listed are the parts and list numbers: T-Bolt clamp 3" dia. #8703, next was the 90% elbow intake tube # 8698. Coupler kit 3" # 8776. 6" straight intake tube #8718 . I placed the T- bolt clamp also using the rubber gasket also included onto the 90% elbow at one end. I removed the plastic clamp on the 90% elbow. I then put on the coupler and attached it to the other end of the elbow facing toward the air box. I removed the plastic clamp that came with the 6" straight pipe and inserted it into the other end of the coupler. At this point the factory stock rubber converter that attaches to the air box is able to link up to the other end of the coupler. It takes a little adjusting before tighting the whole assembly. For the last step I also purchased Spectre vacuum/sensor adapter kit # 8711 . This kit will allow you to cut the hole in the 6" straight pipe for the rubber vent line. My construction is similar to Roy's but in works for me. However you do it all the parts are available.

[@royrogers1866]

Good job & you gave part numbers you are smart enough too do this job & save you hundreds or thousands and you'll be able to drive your car before bolting that all-in I would air intake I would replace the throttle body I mean you already there

[@migueltoral7239]

+

[@jayssimplelife4554]

How do you cut vacuum please all I need

[@migueltoral7239]

@@royrogers1866 on

[@trentcrump7326]

Brent Conner is your car doing fine still ??

[@statewideconstuctionremode1868]

I have spent over 4000 dollars in vatery, computer,transmission . Thanks man

[@timothycody2873]

So you did this? If so did it help!!

[@rafaelmoreno79]

Roy Rogers can you please post part numbers of the parts you replaced the engine cover with? this would help a lot of people with similar problems, thanks in advance

[@royrogers1866]

It's been awhile since I've replace those parts I do not remember the part number but if you go to your local parts store they can help you with the exhaust system parts this video was not to show you how to do it but to explain why you're having problems & what to look for im sorry i did not show how too But i should have its looks like a lot but its not if your mechanically inclined or a mechanic

[@Ambramyrick]

Thanks bro it helped mine

[@Unitedclips10]

@roy Rogers bro what were the lights on your dashboard before you did this ?

[@WESTVIRGINIAOUTSIDER]

i also have 2011 malibu LT but mine has secondary air port do your have it on your car i jave other hose comes out of back of airbox ??

[@adrainnikkita9279]

I had a complete tune up done this past weekend. After experiencing multiple miss fires, check engine light being on and service traction esc warning,car shutting off while driving. And still no answers, I was told I needed new front breaks after replacing the two front tires. I wasn't having any issues until after I had the tires replaced. Still no answers

[@royrogers1866]

Can you send me a video & maybe i can help

[@royrogers1866]

That's what happened to mine

[@royrogers1866]

@Uwalaka Eze check my viedo & look what i did you dont have do what i did but see if your throttle body is leaking air and that will tell you

[@royrogers1866]

@Uwalaka Eze do you have an Advance Auto Parts near you or a Carquest

[@royrogers1866]

@Uwalaka Eze they have it that where i bought mine

[@davedavid6833]

Best solution & video i have seen so far!🙊

[@royrogers1866]

Thanks I appreciate your support

[@cdp50359]

What size is the new line to the throttle body? Thanks for the video

[@granturismo315]

The gasket was ripped on mine to and I used tape to stop the vacuum leak lol I might get this cold air intake as well if it happens again

[@ginpok6640]

ok. I was getting periodic 'service traction' and TC msg's on my 2007 Malibu. Car would run rough. Shifting from Drive to Reverse or vice versa resulted in transmission slamming into gear. Turn car off and then back on and car would be ok. Error msg gone! Got some OBDII codes about MAF sensor but it seem to test ok. The actual problem WAS in the MAF area. It had a semi broken wire in the harness TO the MAF sensor! My expert mechanic said the 4 wires that lead to the MAF are stock crap. Like thread. Simply changing the air filter and bending the wires in the process probably caused them to crack and break. With new wires and harness the car once again purrs like a kitten. No more service traction errors...

[@royrogers1866]

I did not have any of these problems my transmission did not do that but if my transmission does start doing that I will fix it I will make a video and I will tell you how

[@marcohernandez6363]

I have the same problem on my 2007 chevy colbot.. so u think its the mass air flow sensor? I thought it could be the tcm computer.

[@fordfairlane662dr]

Great video man awesome!

[@tonichandler1467]

I’m going to be doing this this weekend. I PRAYYYYYY it fixes it! I’ve concerned running this car off the road and hoping it would total it! I just turned of 95k and all day every day “SERVICE TRACTION, SERVICE ESC” and like was mentioned before, it started after replacing tires! I am beyond frustrated!!! My gas mileage is shit. The engine light comes on and goes off. The worst is when I stop and the care is idling. It sputters and feels like it’s going to die and then all the service this and service that comes on and the engine light flashes. I’m pay too much for this damn thing for it to be doing all this crap! 🙄

[@royrogers1866]

It will do it since I've posted that video and fix my car like that I have not had one problem even in the snow and rain if you're looking for part numbers a gentleman has posted all the part numbers that you would need he is great thank him so much

[@royrogers1866]

It sounds like you had the same thing that I had I have not had one problem from my car since I've done this you will be so happy if you complete it

[@tonichandler1467]

Roy Rogers I plan on getting it taken care of this weekend. I knew that engine cover thing was crap lol. I thought about taking it off anyways and doing a cold air intake. But it never seems to fit properly over the throttle body! Piss poor design in my opinion. My daddy was a mechanic, my ex husband of 13 years was also, I know a few things. And my first thought when I got that car was “what the hell is all this crap” lol I love the car, just don’t want it to turn into a money pit!

[@royrogers1866]

I love my car & when you getyours done you will love driving it one more thing since you already have it ripped open and putting on the straight pipe to the air intake to the throttle body you might want to replace the throttle body if it's cooped up

[@ATG630]

Might be a stupid question but how do you take the cover off??

[@terrencespraggins5580]

I'm having the same issue with 08 Chevy Malibu. No crank or start. Will run after it gets a jump then dies off when service ESC, traction control light, abs and engine lock symbol is illuminated. My battery and alternator have recently been replaced. Any help?

[@LeeWalker-tb3ee]

I’m going threw samething car would run and turn off I did all the sensor still giving me problems

[@Brooke_4life]

Where can can I order the part?

[@blizzy6392]

I wonder what diagnostic code your ECM was reporting when you experienced your problems? P2135? The common repair for this problem on these GM cars is to replace the entire throttle body. Did you clear your codes?

[@royrogers1866]

No I did not replace my throttle body and no I didn't have to clear any codes and yes my car is still driving without any problems except for when it runs over slippery services it does what it's supposed to reduce power for traction control to take over your throttle body hooks to your air intake cover which hooks to your air intake filter that's where your coat is coming from find out your air leak cuz it will set off your sensors when you fix problem all your codes in problem should go away because your computer will register it

[@royrogers1866]

The code will be there but not active means no lights bells or whistles will turn on but if you have a code reader it will show and then you can delete it because the problem is fixed

[@royrogers1866]

I do not know what issue your car has but I hope this video helped you

[@jessie2_savage]

What is that part called ? The one you replaced the plastic cover with

[@pedrogonzalez5463]

I have a 2009 Chevy Malibu 4cylinders and I took it to the dealership because it marked codes for knock sensor and ignition switch so I got that replaced not even 5 hrs pass by and it started to mark “eng power reduced “ again and o reilys ran a scan and it said the same things had to be replaced knock sensor and ignition switch and it also said the on the scanner “permanently “ so I’m not sure if they have to erase those codes from the computer of my car because those codes are stored or can I just get the “spectre performance air intake kit “ without having to go threw the whole erasing the codes from the computer problem

[@leel2skummy]

Yooooo mine is saying the same thing to bro its crazy did you ever fix it?

[@hollybrandoncainmoore9751]

What kind of pipes to use?

[@tommywalker6621]

What is the name ov this part and where do u buy it

[@cynthiahoward6153]

Hi everyone...I got all three parts, it seems long for my 2012 malibu. How do I hook up the vacuum hose? I'm stuck! Please help, thanks!

[@cynthiahoward6153]

I figured it out, thanks will see 2moro if it worked for me.

[@jcopeisdaddy]

What did you have to do?

[@adelacamacho1409]

Did it work for you?

[@abeast100]

Im having almost that same problem with my car when i press on the gas it does not accelerate it stalls first before accelerating almost been in multiple accidents because of that problem despite the car being taking good care of

[@Ninja_Haze-805]

So what's the name of the part. ?????

[@justinlawson6137]

What were the part numbers for that setup you have???

[@royrogers1866]

No I'm sorry but if you go in any part store they should help you and remember to check the plug on the throttle body sensor make sure it's plugged in all the way

[@beneficialmusikgroup8690]

I know this is late as hell but anyone reading who has the same question.... It wont matter honestly what pipe you use. Its not exactly a 'pressurized' system it just needs to be sealed for thr maf sensor to understsnd and relate the fuel/air ratio to the ECM etc. it could be plastic PVC, radiator hose, bent aluminum tubing...just use some ingenuity. For aesthetic purposes (because his looks cool as hell) I would go to your local auto parts store and grab a few pieces of exhaust tubing/ring clamps as he did. Remember in this case it just needs to fit. I ran no airbox with my maf sensor removed for 6 months until finding this video. It just made gas mileage horrible and i had to clear the vaccum leak code the inevitably popped up. 👍

[@mikepruett1745]

so that cover get worse from new to now and leaks air

[@johnromero5589]

Where did you find that part? In Arizona can't find it

[@royrogers1866]

Any part store go in & ask they should help

[@johnromero5589]

They have nothing like this online or in store been everywhere

[@royrogers1866]

It's in the exhaust section they are plastic pieces and you have to assemble it

[@royrogers1866]

Or you can buy the more expensive metal one

[@jaleelbrady123]

What the name of that part?

[@Pitbull1204]

I have a 2008 Chevy Malibu and I'm having the same problem where did you get your piping from?

[@royrogers1866]

I got all my piping and fittings from Advance Auto Part in the exhaust section

[@jessegalda9752]

@@royrogers1866 i have a 09 still the same way?

[@robertjaynes9668]

What is that hose listed as?

[@flakadeharo8533]

Hi Roy thanks for helping . I do have a question I have a 2010 malibu . i live in vegas when the weather is hot in here the car don't starts. Only if I turned sinse the morning but without turned of. But now i just replace a tire and it starts with a click noise and shaking steering. Right now it appears traccion and steering wheel esc off, you think it may be help me too? Thanks in advance

[@royrogers1866]

The shaking of the steering wheel could be a hub bearing or a bad tire the clicking noise could be a relay going bad and I did not understand about the Heat the car won't start

[@RC_BASSBOY]

Instead of that plastic piping just replace it with a stock 2.2l 6th Gen Malibu air intake hose be a lot easier and cost less and it'll pass smog inspection if your state has smog tests because this plastic piping would not pass the inspection.

[@royrogers1866]

Good job I would agree as long as they bypass that piece of s*** cover everyone's problems would disappear for the most part

[@collinmitchell9694]

The Pontiac G6 2.4 air intake hose works as well

[@apache2048]

Not sure if you’ll read this now, but I’m having the same issue with my 2011 Chevy Malibu, service ESC, engine power reduce and service traction. I took in and spent $250 on the cam shaft sensor and $900 on the throttle body and the same problem keeps happening. I don’t know what’s going on.

[@royrogers1866]

Do what i did & you should not have any more problems

[@anthonybostwick163]

So just go to auto zone or something and ask about an exhaust pipes?

[@Ambramyrick]

Mine did the same thing bro thanks man

[@noehernandez8354]

I need help my car has reduced engine i put in a new throttle body and it was fine a couple of days and it went back doing the same thing I have a p2135

[@Highclass_20]

Thank you!!!

[@kevinjermaine]

did you get code p1682???

[@royrogers1866]

Slippery traction

[@royrogers1866]

To be honest I never checked my codes I work on diesels and 99% of the time it's air fuel or electric issue so I check my wiring I checked my fuel and then I checked my air I found a leak off the throttle body I fixed it and the issue was solved I made the video to help all of you look up that code I had a woman who had a code for her tire she did what I did & her problems were gone

[@royrogers1866]

I'm just saying The car can only tell you what sensor is going off It would be like a little kid telling you something cars do not have the ability to communicate what is wrong & sometimes the codes is wrong That's why I never ran my cods

[@rodneyr2658]

That's the code im getting after hitting a huge pot hole. One mechanic guy said it could be the wheel speed sensor and there's a KZbin video of that also because it puts the car and limp mode or reduced engine pwr but I suppose it could be a multiple of different things, car ran great before hitting that pothole. I'm going to try and look at a few things tomorrow I can try to update if I can fix this.

[@kingtazzalg15n.o10]

So what’s the tube called

[@leedorsey937]

How did u cut hole in pipe?

[@royrogers1866]

Drilled it

[@ricus06]

Would you happen to know where the fuel filter is located?

[@ricus06]

Also I did the same thing and replaced my engine cover

[@royrogers1866]

Do you have internet if you do Google it I do not know the whereabouts but I'm sure you can look it up and find it or the owner's manual

[@royrogers1866]

@@ricus06 did it work like i said

[@beverlydorsey1731]

WELL I BE DAMN....THANK YOU DUDE WOW

[@junebug7760]

Did your car ever give you P0016 code?

[@royrogers1866]

I do not remember the codes what was given

[@margaritohinojo4547]

My 2009 Chevy Malibu ltz 2.4L is doing the same thing. My car goes Into engine power reduced, traction control and esc and the motor starts shaking. This only happens when I have the ac on when I come to a stop. Car works fine with ac on while driving but once I’m stopped with the ac on It does that.

[@royrogers1866]

Change your throttle body or do what I did it will help I have not had a single problem since I did what I did in the video

[@mauricefears1430]

You ever find out the problem ?

[@arnesha3731]

Replaced...runs smoother at first but after 30 mins the reduction of engine power and slight shacking comes back.

[@royrogers1866]

Replace your throttle body it's probably the problem

[@royrogers1866]

Or clean the throttle body

[@dash.hunter]

Clean mass air flow sensor and throttle body

[@GalloBHR]

Is it working now?

[@ANILTHEPRO1]

@@royrogers1866 a dude open a a throttle body and the sensor had an issue it seems where it contacts at 4 points. piece of 1 of the point was messed up. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWaldoOje6dpmdk

[@nourezzeldinkhalil7051]

thank you roy .. when i take a hole in the road or something like this .. i get traction off and check engine and engine power reduce .. if i change throttle air intake .. it will solved ?

[@royrogers1866]

Yes it should after 9 months mine is still working beautifully & i hit a pot hole the size fo my horse lol

[@nourezzeldinkhalil7051]

@@royrogers1866 :D :D

[@yunggsatann2433]

bro im going through this right now… spent so much money on new sensors…

[@angelixariosss]

Sorry babe :(

[@dee101788able]

I hope this works car just stop accelerating and then power loss then cut of right after start. Some one help

[@royrogers1866]

Watch the video and repeat on your car what I did on mine and your problems will be solved

[@jaydplus2023]

It’s the fuse box check voltage on all fuses how about starting that way every time

[@royrogers1866]

No it's a air leak but thanks for your input

[@jamespage3530]

Thanks

[@royrogers1866]

Your welcome

[@untstudio5103]

The air intake hose tends to break, you just need a new air intake hose

[@royrogers1866]

Make your own video don't add to mine like you know something

[@untstudio5103]

@@royrogers1866 but it's a common problem; when I bought a 2009 chevy malibu back in 2017, the engine won't start because of the broken air intake hose for the throttle body. Once I ordered a replacement, it worked perfectly

[@royrogers1866]

@@untstudio5103 but if you watch the video it wasn't about starting it was about sensors going off and running rough and shutting down ( not starting )

[@untstudio5103]

@@royrogers1866 but the problem is not the sensors, its a vacuum leaks from the air intake hose was it not?

[@mauricefears1430]

@@untstudio5103 Hey my 09 Malibu is currently not starting. The day before I left work an immediately the dash said energy power reduced and loss of traction. Engine was violently shaking and couldn't drive pass 20mph. Made it home and now it wont start. Is that a similar issue you had with your malibu ?

[@adamwhitt9349]

"$40 worth of plastic piping" is the most vague thing I've ever heard for a serious problem. So I walk into Auto Zone and ask for "plastic piping"... This ain't aluminum siding by the foot

[@royrogers1866]

This mite not fix all problems but if it is dieing & you can restart then this is the problem if it dies & won't start then this won't help you check the throttle body or a sensor or a fuse if it just died and won't restart

[@landoncooke8630]

Just bought what he has in video at advanced auto Part numbers are 8698 8718 8707 Doesn’t fit the best in a 2012 Malibu but I got it to fit. Hopefully it doesn’t pull apart from the strain of forcing it in.

[@ariannaluckett8811]

Landon Cooke so do you think it worked for you I have the same problem but idk if it will for 2012 Chevy malibu

[@XavierHaro117]

I found it for anyone still looking Spectre Performance Air Intake Kit Part # 8208 Line: SPT

[@XavierHaro117]

I got it from O'Reillys

[@jaquariusbrown3773]

I need it thanks

[@butchgamet1576]

I bought the 8208 kit and had to buy the 90degree elbow also for my 2011 malibu 2.4 ecotec waiting for the elbow.

[@scottpittman825]

I have this same issue in a 2012 Malibu. While sitting still the "service esc" light will come on and the engine will start idling realllly rough. Its been doing this for months and I have been driving it, and now the engine idols rough all the time, but when it says "service ESC" it idols even rougher. I had the codes checked and I have all kinds of codes tripped from engine modules to cylinder 3 misfiring. Will this problem cause a cylinder to misfire?

[@royrogers1866]

Yes it will all kinds of codes just do as I did on my video you will be ok the car should not have any more problems

[@royrogers1866]

& it dose not matter what you use for piping just as long as you go to throttle body to air filter and don't forget to plug the engine exhaust tube to that pipe

[@royrogers1866]

My car drives and does not have any more problems since the time I figured it out and made the video

[@scottpittman825]

@@royrogers1866 Man i cant tell you how much i appreciate this! This has been one hell of a headache trying to diagnose.

[@royrogers1866]

Your welcome & I get it I once was in your shoes that's why I made the video

[@trentcrump7326]

is your car still doing well ?

[@royrogers1866]

Yes no problems

[@royrogers1866]

Yes I still have no problems with my car it runs great thanks for asking

[@Ninja_Haze-805]

Omg I just want the name of the part lol

[@tommyers1687]

Followed your instructions and changed out the air intake. Car ran fine for a couple of days and then went back to behaving the same way as before. Thanks for nothing.

[@royrogers1866]

It might just be the throttle body

[@royrogers1866]

& I never told you that would would work for you sorry about your luck

[@hollybrandoncainmoore9751]

Dear Tom why are you being mean to this guy hes juat saying what helped him your issue might be worse than his its not his fault it didnt work for you.. Try some relearn procedures clean maf sensor to male sure your taking the parts out to clean let dry then return them to there destination

[@gr7alalm]

How many Inches from the throttle side and from filter side?