P2097 is a generic OBD II code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Chevy Malibu as it would any other vehicle. It specifically indicates that your Malibu detected that air-fuel mixture reading as the exhaust gas exits the catalytic converter is too rich. (too much fuel for the amount of fuel … Read more
P2098 is a generic OBD II code. It specifically indicates that your Malibu detected a lean condition after the catalytic converter (too much air for the amount of fuel present). P2098 Definition This particular code is generic, so it has the same meaning for your Chevy Malibu as any other vehicle. There are three parts … Read more
P1153 is not a very common diagnostic trouble code. It can have different meanings depending on the manufacturer in question. For the Chevy Malibu, it means: P1153:HO2S Insufficient Switching (Bank 2, Sensor 1) As long as your scanner confirms that the code is for insufficient switching of the heated oxygen sensor, you’re good to go. … Read more
P1133 can have different definitions depending on the vehicle manufacturer in question. In the case of the Chevy Malibu it means: HO2S Insufficient Switching (Bank 1, Sensor 1) It is typically caused by a failure of the heated oxygen sensor. But, there can be a few other causes as well. They are all addressed below. … Read more
U0073 Definition: Control Module Communication Bus”A” Off U0073 is a fairly common trouble code. It is generic, so it has the same meaning for your Chevy Malibu as it would any other. This code appears when something has interrupted the communication between two of your Malibu’s control modules. The most common causes of U0073 are … Read more
P2276 is a general diagnostic trouble code. It means that your Chevy Malibu’s third (from the exhaust manifold) “bank 2” downstream oxygen sensor (behind the catalytic converter) is continuously sending voltage that indicates a lean air/fuel mixture. Having this code does not necessarily mean that the vehicle is running lean (although it can, but … Read more
P2274 in the Chevy Malibu is a general diagnostic trouble code. It means that the “bank 1” oxygen sensor (third oxygen sensor from the exhaust manifold, behind a catalytic converter) is continuously sending voltage that indicates a lean air/fuel mixture. This does not necessarily mean that the vehicle is running lean (although it can, … Read more
P2018 is a generic diagnostic trouble code (DTC) that indicates an issue with your Chevy Malibu’s intake manifold runner position sensor/valve (from here on out, we will be referring to this sensor by its common abbreviation of IMRC). P2018 Definition: IMRC – Switch Circuit Intermittent (Bank 1) IMRC The IMRC’s job is to help your Malibu’s … Read more
P0356 is a generic OBD II diagnostic code that indicates an issue with the ignition coil “F” (the sixth cylinder). Specifically with the primary or secondary wiring circuits. If your Chevy Malibu has thrown this code, it will usually be accompanied by P0306. Addressing P0356 should take care of P0306 on its own. P0356 is a … Read more
P0355 is a generic OBD II diagnostic code that indicates an issue with the ignition coil “E”. Specifically with the primary or secondary wiring circuits. If your Chevy Malibu has thrown this code, it may be accompanied by P0305. P0355 is a relatively straightforward diagnosis and is typically caused by a bad coil pack or wiring harness issue, although … Read more