2017 Chevy Malibu LT Gas pedal sensor replacement, code p2138.

How to replace the accelerator pedal sensor on a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu LT 1.5 liter usually fixes obd code p2138, worked for me!
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[@danc7852]

Thank you sir, I'm glad to see people do videos for us lol, it's simple to remove and place but you saved me time on trying to figure out the problem

[@crashman1963]

Glad I could help

[@TheBanks274]

There's a free repair for this on '16-'18 Malibu's and similar Buick models for the p2138 code. Completely free if you go through a Chevy dealer

[@crashman1963]

oh wow! nice! thanks for the information

[@santago8772]

Cómo se que eso es verdad¿?

[@crashman1963]

@@santago8772 you could to call the dealer to check.

[@crashman1963]

@@santago8772 Tu puedes ir al taller y preguntarle

[@kristykey5794]

It is only free if you have less that 150,000 miles on your car. Needless to say, I got the code at 193,000 miles, and they no longer will fix it for free after that. Just so everyone is aware. ;-)

[@JARoot-ic8wy]

Thanks. I just changed mine. Took like for minutes because I took my time. Lol. Easr than changing the air filter😁

[@crashman1963]

Nice job!

[@UN.lusifrid]

Thanks buddy your video was very helpful I will be sure to pass this on to others

[@crashman1963]

Awesome thank you!

[@Cyn247]

What is the job of this sensor? My 2016 Malibu will sometimes not move after being at a light/stop sign. We’ve learned not to slam on the gas because when it eventually kicks in, it’ll quickly accelerate according to how far we are pressing gas pedal. Since it feels like gas pedal is stuck, we tend to put the “petal to the metal” which almost caused us to hit other cars a couple of times 😅 So now, we slowly step on gas until it kicks in, which is also dangerous, especially turning into uncoming traffic

[@crashman1963]

its a electronic gas pedal. the contacts wear and bad connections result

[@mrdirtbike24]

my chevy malibu 2017 vacuum pump shattered, reduced engine power after fixing the pump. now the whole cars electrical system is acting weird. no codes are showing. articles are saying theres a faulty accelerator sensor making the car go in low engine power mode.

[@crashman1963]

check the battery this one was going squirrly electronically util replaced marginal battery w fresh one.

[@eryanweaver292]

For whatever reason when I click the link it doesn’t take me to the actual product. Brand name by chance?

[@crashman1963]

sorry the link must have expired, thanks for trying

[@eryanweaver292]

@@crashman1963 it’s all good I was able to order a generic one from NAPA auto parts. Took me like a minute to get it in and out. Thanks again for the video 🙏🏽

[@keayremoore]

I have the same code and symptoms. Replace gas pedal. No change

[@crashman1963]

perfect!

[@michaelblack1925]

Did you have to get the part from. A Dealer

[@crashman1963]

no they were on backorder for a ridiculous amount of time.

[@devontemontrez7538]

Is the engine to your car sound loud at all by any chance?

[@crashman1963]

yes it is

[@jonahtoledo4818]

So did it work , because I'm having the same problem

[@crashman1963]

yep

[@myfamilymyway8405]

Are u responding to questions what you mean by peppy ?? Mine was repaired today at 76000 miles snd now it feels slightly shakey and won’t accelerate as she used too

[@crashman1963]

peppy would be quick and responsive. check connections clear any codes. may want to clean throttle body as well, make sure have everything tight. good luck

[@jerrismcbridephotography412]

My car was going into limp mode a few months go anytime I get into high speed 70 75mp it’ll drop in speed slowing down to 40mp I got my pedal sensor change twice and my check engine light was still I went to get diagnostics again they it was my Throttlebody pedal sensor do you think could be back wiring or does it need to be reset ?

[@crashman1963]

What code is it throwing?can clean your throttle body, its very easy and cheap to do yourself.

[@crashman1963]

i also had a problem w power that was cured by removing leaves from my cold air return intake, at the bottom front, inlet under the bumper.

[@jerrismcbridephotography412]

@@crashman1963 the code p2138 and I got throttle body cleaner just have to get it cleaned out for sure I’ll definitely check under the bumper

[@RickYeezy_]

Same thing with me, it's also really easy to replace the throttle body if cleaning doesn't work. I have a 2016 malibu 1.5 turbo. It's literally so simple to change the throttle body on it, it's took me like 2 minutes to take it out ans clean it. Best of luck my friends.

[@Peezy2k24]

Would this sensor being bad cause my brakes to grind sometimes like they'll be perfect one minute and then when I hit the brake they'll grind like something's going to fall out the bottom of my car then it'll stop again in my brakes will be perfect like normal

[@crashman1963]

no but had that problem also, what it was on this one was- there is a wire spring on the brakes that can pop off and bounce around in there, while not falling completely out,it rubbed occasionally making grating noise. when i replaced the brakes it happened cpl times, to fix i had to cut the groove where the springs sit just a lil deeper so it would stay in place. haven't heard a peep since. you should take a look to be safe.

[@dustinfrazier2505]

Had same thing happen. First in forward motion. Cleaned abs sensor fixed. Later on happened in reverse. Cleaned the rears. Problem in reverse is now gone too. Noticed the holes in the tip of the sensors were clogged.

[@chrisjackson1797]

Hey just to let you know I had the same problem and I got the brake vacuum pump replaced and no problem since

[@scratchgolfermd]

This has come on 3 times on my 2019 chevy Tahoe RST and $1000 each time it happens. When is a recall going to take place?

[@crashman1963]

easy repair cheap part made to fail

[@DrapeSMM]

Chevy is ignoring it, they know it’s been going on for years yet no recall.

[@mrdirtbike24]

@@DrapeSMM my malibu did this after the vaccum pump shattered and car wont give a code or it gives a code saying everything has failed or faulty. GM is under lawsuit for a while for it i think.

[@sonofthesix4705]

Would it keep a Chevy from starting ?

[@sonofthesix4705]

Won’t start. I drove it one day and it went from 45 to 25 mph and then shut off and won’t start up. Battery charged, has gas.

[@sonofthesix4705]

P0299 code came up along with p2229

[@crashman1963]

you are having a different code, this one ran but in limp mode

[@crashman1963]

prob limp mode

[@JimmyJamSam]

Need updates: did the light ever came back on ?

[@crashman1963]

not that light, that code was fixed. had to clean the throttle body as well for another code. which is on another video.

[@renelewis4934]

Did you use the replacement part with the connection higher on the top or end up ordering another?

[@crashman1963]

used the one in the video been working well. the wire was long enough.

[@63CommonSense]

How does the red lock come out?

[@crashman1963]

puull up on the tab

[@63CommonSense]

@@crashman1963 Thanks!