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No acceleration and jerking when shifting gears

Tiny
SOWPOW
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  • 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 148,000 MILES
Hi,

Also, doesn't want to go when hitting gas pedal. Takes forever to get up to 50 MPH. Also, going through an unusual amount of gas. Anyone have an idea what the problem could be? Appreciate all and any input!
Sunday, August 8th, 2021 AT 8:09 PM

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Tiny
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  • MECHANIC
  • 6,383 POSTS
Hello,

Did this issue happened all of a sudden or it has been like this for some time?
There could be few different reasons for the car to drive this way.
You could have an issue with the transmission. It could be a clogged catalytic converter.
Is your service engine light on?
If so do you know the codes? This can point us to the right direction.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

You might find this article helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-low-engine-power
https://youtu.be/U1RoG3I-Oww

Please let me know little more info and we will go from there.

Thank you.
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Sunday, August 8th, 2021 AT 8:44 PM

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