2008 Chevrolet Malibu Service Brakes Problems
- 56
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 56 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lights · 56 records
- brake pedal · 33 records
- traction control · 13 records
- lights come · 12 records
- cruise control · 10 records
- lights illuminated · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
I will be driving down the road and my esc light comes on and it causes my brakes to engage by there selves it has happened several times now
ODI 11279909
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the reduced engine power warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was taken to dunn chevrolet buick (located at [redacted], oregon, oh 43616, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that a tune up was needed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign…
ODI 11254616
Service Brakes
All three brake lights stay on when the car is in drive, reverse, or park. When i step on the brake it will shut off then go on again. When i release the brake the lights will shut off then go back on a couple minutes later.
ODI 11221944
Service Brakes · Steering
Loss of power steering assist while driving. Brake lights go on when driving and do not go on when braking
ODI 11203523
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Brake lights staying on while car is in parked and while vehicle is turned off
ODI 11186829
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Front low beam lights keep going out replaced low beam bulbs 3 times in 6 months and replaced harnesses once and low beam headlights continues to go out. Brake lights stay on when car is started and continues to stay on while driving. 3rd brake light doesn't work all the time. It lights up bright sometime, dim sometime, and other times it don't work at all.
ODI 11256049
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Brake lights randomly illuminate! While driving down the interstate the brake lights are illuminating. This has been an issue for a while now.
ODI 11101083
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
A police officer pulled beside me and said my brake lights were not working at all. Brake lights will come on and stay on or will not come on at all. Took this vechicle to a mechanic and it has to do with the connection with the bcm. Thought this was recalled but there is no recalls on my vechicle. I asked some other owners of the same model and they are having the same issues. This is a huge safety hazard.
ODI 11044014
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Steering
MY DRIVE SHAFT LINE BROKE BY MY THE GEAR SHIFT
ODI 11150887
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
When driving brake light continue to stay on. When pressed they go off and pressing to floor they come on but when released around 6 seconds later they come on again. Was taken to dealer ship to be fixed for a recall . Worked for less than a month and it continues again. Had brake pedal switch replaced and it still continues. Now i'm getting the lights coming on saying esc off and also a traction light. In my…
ODI 11113667
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Purchased 2008 malibu in early 2017. Previous owner stated brake lights come on and off on their own. Had it checked out was told that their was a recall on it. Had recall 13036 work done 3/31/17. Still had problems. Took to dealer on 7/03/17 was told they couldn't duplicate and no codes they recalibrated bpps. Still had problems drove it that way took it back to dealer on 7/06/18. Was told same thing and same work…
ODI 11129551
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Brake lights illuminate during normal driving when brakes pedal is not being pushed. Brake lights then turn off when brake pedal is pushed and don't come back on until brake pedal is pushed at least half way down. Cruise control doesn't work when this is happening. Problem happens when driving at any speed. This has been happening for about a month this time. Was previously fixed under a recall but the fix is not…
ODI 10958701
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Esc lights, and traction stability control lights come on and off often, regardless of current weather conditions. I noticed it happens more when the weather is cooler. Started around 29k miles on my car. When the warning lights come on, my break lights stay on. Computer doesn't kick back any codes unless the warning lights that are on.
ODI 11190170
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Traction control light comes on, esc turns off, vehicle sputters when these lights illuminate and engine light blinks while driving down the road, similiar recall for older model was found nhtsa recall 14v252 but my year of vehicle is not included, can this be the same issue
ODI 10957632
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
While driving, the vehicles brake lights will suddenly illuminate even when the brakes are not being pressed. When this happens, i tap the brakes and the lights go off, only to turn on again within a few seconds of no longer being pressed. Also, in my dash panel i am receiving a "service traction" and "service esc" warning. This occurance has happened before and was corrected in 2014 after a recall was issued -…
ODI 10933680
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Brake lights remained illuminated even if brake pedal was not pushed, both while stationary and in motion. Traction control was disabled while in motion. Body control module was malfunctioning and had to be replaced. Brake lights remained illuminated on all roads, in all conditions, and at all times. Traction control was disabled primarily on city streets but sometimes on highways. The chevrolet dealer service…
ODI 10923887
Service Brakes
Took vehicle to local dealership because brake lights were not working. They informed me that vehicle had a recall on the brake pedal position switch system. They performed the recall. Brake lights worked for about 2 months, then quit working again. They then informed me that since the recall was already completed that this repair would be out of pocket. They informed me that the body control module was defective…
ODI 10892781
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the brake system was defective and engaged independently while driving various speeds. The contact was able to engage the brake pedal and regain normal brake function. The low traction control and service electronic speed control lights illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that two…
ODI 10864452
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Check engine light comes on.engine power reduced 99 %.sometimes engine dies while driving 40-55 mph.engine code p2135 is displayed on my code reader. The problem goes away after cycling the ignition switch several times.car is un-reliable.this problem can cause you to crash the car.i was driving on the highway and city street when this happened.
ODI 10818544
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 mph, the contact was notified that the brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. In addition, the brake light illuminated without the brake pedal being depressed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who repaired the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 ( electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior…
ODI 10809318
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
I was driving my chevy malibu and started to fell my car start to shake violently and then my service esc was populating on the dash and traction control had been lost in the car. I was having difficulty breaking as if the abs break system was not working in the car.i got the car to the side of the road and ended up hitting a guard rail. I then found out that it was multiple recalls issued on my vehicle and i called…
Crash reported
ODI 10759625
Service Brakes
Rear brake lights illuminate when brake pedal not applied. Also affects cruise control. I almost got in an accident on busy highway. Apparently my brake lights had been on and when i needed to slow down, i pressed the brake pedal and my lights went out. I came very close to be rear-ended. I see this is a common problem but my vin does not show as being in recall for issue.
ODI 10749596
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 25 mph, the service traction light illuminated and the brake lights illuminated intermittently. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle slowed down and was hesitant to accelerate after a significant amount of pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was repaired, but the issue recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10763881
Engine · Service Brakes
On sunday march 8th, 2015 i turned my car about 7 pm in the evening to realize that the engine light was on, service esc was populating on the dash and traction control had been lost in the car. I was having difficulty braking as if the abs brake system was not working in the car. I drove it immediately home from work and parked it at my home address. On monday morning at 7:30 am i called the chevrolet customer…
ODI 10693981
Power Train · Service Brakes
Dropped the car off at 12:00 noon on 07/23/15 for safety recalls (13036) and (14152) mickey said the car was ready my son and i picked it up, he drove home, loaded up, and made it to waco, tx. My son called me and said he could not put it in park or get the key out. I borrowed my neighbors trailer drove to waco it was dark so i just loaded up the car strapped it down and drove home mickey had called and said that…
ODI 10779585
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
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