2009 Chevrolet Malibu Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 222
- 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 222 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 109 records
- steering wheel · 30 records
- brake lights · 25 records
- service traction · 18 records
- traction control · 17 records
- stability control · 15 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 69 |
| 150–400k mi | 45 |
| 60–100k mi | 40 |
| 30–60k mi | 25 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Takata recall. Esc triggers with turns, power steering shuts down making it difficult to turn. On multiple occasions steering has failed causing me to stop in the middle of traffic, luckily able to avoid accidents. 09' malibu @ 148k
ODI 11208367
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering was faulty and excessive force had to be used to turn the steering wheel. In addition, the electronic stability control indicator (esc) illuminated and the contact's spouse changed the brake hubs more than twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the esc sensor needed to be serviced and a new…
ODI 11203937
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Takata recall. The whole car appears to be having problems at once. We go and get a certain minor problem fix and the next things pops up. Having problems driving acceleration and breaking. Doesn't seem to be safe to drive.
ODI 11194418
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
When starting my car, i attempt to take it out of park and i need to step on my brakes as if i am slamming them just to move my car out of park. My brake lights are reversed, i noticed this at night when a car almost hit me. I thought it was the brake sensor so i changed it and that didn't fix the issue. Since then 3 cars have almost hit me because of this braking issue. While driving my traction light also comes…
ODI 11202885
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
The service esc light came on, then the power steering light came on. I was in motion at the time about to make a turn. After a few days of the problem being intermittent, my car wouldn't start at all. I tried to start it and nothing. Replaced battery and a engine power reduced light came on. Car still won't start.
ODI 11192746
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While operating my 2009 chevy malibu 4cyl in a turn, the electric power steering without any warning failed. A warning indicator afterwards then flashed power steering and electronic stability control failure. The result was almost total loss of control of vehicle while driving in heavy city traffic going through a traffic circle with children in backseat of my vehicle. This is because without warning the electronic…
ODI 11193796
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. When making a turn, the steering failed and the electronic stability control indicator illuminated. The contact was able to gain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
ODI 11192388
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Power steering, along with some other electric problems i am having with this car. I have only had the car for 3 years and already the steering wheel locks up frequently while driving my car on the highways, and traveling through the city. Last night the power steering locked as me and my child was driving home. I had to leave the car parked on a side street because the car would not allow me to turn the steering…
ODI 11185610
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My steering wheel wobbles/shakes extremely during stop of vehicle as well as in drive. At one point it said power steering service etc. I came across recall #14v153000, dealers and website says not found on my vehicle. I am wondering why that is since my problems are the same as the ones stated along with the same make, mode and year
ODI 11185956
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving 75 mph, the power steering failed. Also, the esc device, power steering, and traction control indicators illuminated. The contact had to use extra strength to steer the vehicle. The contact's parent had to come pick up the contact. The vehicle was not towed. The contact called kelley chevrolet ([redacted], fort wayne, in 46805, [redacted]) and was advised…
ODI 11189718
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle, the service esc and power steering warning messages appeared. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The local dealer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 112,000.
ODI 11190931
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The electrical power steering and esc control are turned off as soon as i start the cars ignition. When the car is parked , the power steering begins to twitch the wheel and does not stop. When you turn the car off then back on, it resolves the problem for several seconds then continues to do the same thing. This problem creates a very dangerous car when combined when traveling down the road. The power steering has…
ODI 11184540
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
Brake lights stay on while driving and brake light goes off when stepping on the brake pedal. The lights are intermittently working and i've taken the car to get the problem taken care of, but it returns.
ODI 11208397
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Intermittently upon starting the stationary vehicle the 'service esc' light comes on followed by 'power steering' light. The power steering won't work. Turning the ignition off and restarting the vehicle 1-3 times usually corrects the problem. Also, while driving this same problem occurs where the power steering goes out, without warning. Extremely dangerous when going around bends or turning. Lastly, when moving…
ODI 11183245
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
Power steering works randomly but mostly not at all. Power steering, service traction control light. Abs light and esc flash on dash display all in one week. Driving to work made a left hand turn and power steering went out causing me to drive off the road. Power steering came back on and then out again. And has been off since
Crash reported
ODI 11183657
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Power steering goes out. Warning message on dash reads "power steering - service esc" this happens when i am driving and goes out without warning. Today it went out while i was driving on the highway at 65 mph rounding a long sweeping curve. Dangerous! I see that there is a recall on this problem - gm recall # n140115, but it doesn't cover the month that my malibu was built, which is 12/08. It covers other malibu's…
ODI 11184659
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. Also, the traction control, electronic stability control, and service power steering warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle became difficult to stop. Griffin chevrolet (11100 w. Metro auto mall, milwalkee, wi) and the manufacturer were…
ODI 11186398
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My esc light to service came on, which also triggered the power steering to go off. This happened a week ago when i was driving . When i called gm, i was told there was no recall, that was a special coverage and it expired in october if 2018. Well it's never been a problem before and now i have a vehicle that has issues the manufacture know about, and they know it was a defect but i am now expected to pay for a…
ODI 11182254
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
While driving on highway, traction service indicator would come on as well as esc indicating it was off, also brake lights would stay on all the time and cruise control would not work, vehicle would downshift at highway speeds (approximately 60 mph). Passenger side lower beam light continues to blowout (have replaced three times in as many months) also turn signal will not always click off after turning. As far as…
ODI 11208430
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Power steering goes out going down the highway it also goes out after starting the car. N touching the wheel. They. Esc an powersteering light come on
ODI 11181689
Electronic Stability Control
Driving home, stopped at a light, 'service esc' appeared on my dash, light turned green and i had no power steering! Made it to a parking lot and turned off the car. Went to start it and it wouldn't start.
ODI 11176167
Electronic Stability Control
Was driving on the highway and the esc light cane on car started going every which way on it on !! I started going in the other lane while i was driving and almost wrecked !! Luckily i was able to pull it over to the side of the road !! It is not driveable!! Had to call aaa to come tow my vehicle home !!
ODI 11181215
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Takata recall ! I currently own a 2009 chevy malibu ecotec and when starting the car one morning my electric stability control came on also saying no power stearing there has been a recall on the other models but not my ecotec 4 cylinder..
ODI 11174436
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My power source in car won't work, my cruise control won't work, my power steering went out fist i would just have to restart the car and it would be fine not anymore. Some times my car completely locks up in the middle of driving, my headlights sometimes work and sometimes don't
ODI 11190173
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Esc light came on while driving on 01-21. Morning of 01-22 was complete loss of power steering while trying to leave driveway. Ecs light remains on and power steering never returned even after 20 miles of highway and rural road travel. Extremely dangerous. Furious that only certain vin #s are part of recall when it clearly affects the vast majority of vins for this model year.
ODI 11171308