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.
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My car was working perfectly fine until the power steering just completely stopped working. The esc comes up and stops working as does the power steering message. This makes it near impossible to turn the wheel and it is the same problem as other recalled vehicles but for some reason my vehicle isn't part of the recall. I can't pay for the problem right now and i shouldn't have to because this is clearly a problem…
ODI 11066502
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I lost power steering while driving. My esc light came on at the same time as a warning about my power steering. This has happened intermittently since 1/19/18. It is very hard to control the car at this point, of course and is a safety issue. My car is also very well-maintained.
ODI 11064212
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving my steering wheel locked up making it impossible for me to turn and the esc off displayed also with power steering alert
ODI 11061514
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
01/04/2018 while driving on the freeway the power steering went out and service esc light came on. Continued to drive it all the way into work and had no power steering.
ODI 11058440
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Steering
Sudden loss of electric power steering when i drive in cold weather, am accelerating and turning to the left at any variation of degree. Frightening that it happens while i'm driving and have no upper body strength. The sensor flashed and then disappeared. Once the car was shut off and turned on again there were no more issues. Took it to the dealer and they said they could not recreate the issue so i'd have to…
ODI 11093697
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Service esc will come on and power steering will lock up
ODI 11056973
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Wheels
The caliper arms on both of my passenger side tires have gotten stuck, wore down the new brake pads completely and destroyed the rotors of my car in the past. The dealership's warranty had covered the replacement of the pads, correction of arms and rotors previously but the second occurrence happened after my warranty had expired and was extremely expensive. When the rear passenger side got stuck the sensor for my…
ODI 11093706
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The servie esc power steering notification is on my dash and the power steering went out while i was driving and almost caused me to wreck. I cannot drive without the power steering and there was a recall #14116 but it doesn't cover the 2.4 4 cylinder models and my car also has 164,000 miles so gm stated that it is not covered.
ODI 11054483
Electronic Stability Control
Recieved a recall from gm about wiring harness. Took it to the dealership to replace, they did, or so i thought. Car shakes and jerks as the service ecs, traction control light illuminates as i am driving. Took it in for a fox was told the issue was a bad sensor, driving down the road in the snow 2 days later came to a stop light car shook as if it was going to lose power and shut off, service esc, and service…
ODI 11054272
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
Engine light constantly on. Dealership does not know what is wrong. Showing code p1174 & no one knows what this is. Power steering quit working while driving on city street.esc light will turn on. Dashboard lights will go on and off. Doors will lock them selves locking me inside.this is happening since august 2017-present (12-29-17).multiple trips to dealership where vehicle was purchased and all they do is reset…
ODI 11057242
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the esc warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn left or right. The vehicle was pulled over, restarted, and the warning indicator dimmed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin and failure mileage were not available.
ODI 11056077
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The 2009 chevrolet malibu's have been recalled for the "electric power steering assist". I currently own a 2009 chevrolet malibu and had an incident over the weekend in which my power steering assist was lost and steering wheel would not move and was locked in place. After taking the vehicle to the local chevrolet dealership service center, they advised that these models have a recall for this issue, however, my…
ODI 11042198
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
THEY TRY TO FIX EVERYTING BUT THEY STILL COME ON
ODI 11032590
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Car will not start and it gives message of service traction, service esc. I see that other 2009 maliibu have been recalled for the same reasons. Why not mine? I have been researching and i think it may be the wiring. The recall #14v252000 covers this.
ODI 11023845
Electronic Stability Control
The esc works on / off while driving on local roads, and highway. When applying the brake or slowing down, there is a jerking.
ODI 11023569
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The car's power steering went out while i was in motion, turning in a parking garage. An error message displayed saying "power steering failure - service esc". The first time this came up was about three months ago, and i took it to the chevy dealership and they fixed it under warranty. This same problem just came up again and i am beginning to think that this is a known problem, given the amount of recall…
ODI 11006101
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 mph, the contact felt an abnormality while steering the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and everything appeared normal. The contact began to drive again when the steering wheel pulled to the right without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road again. The contact stated that the steering…
ODI 11005385
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
The brake lights on my malibu are not working. The brake lights illuminate without the brake pedal applied and turn off when the pedal is applied. Also, my electronic stability control and cruise control do not work. I have had this fixed four times already, two which i paid for out of pocket, and then two from a subsequent recall. I brought my car in today to get it repaired for this problem the fifth time. Is…
ODI 11004008
Electronic Stability Control
On numerous occasions as i'm driving, my car will all of a sudden go into eng pwr reduced mode and it will say that along with service traction and service esc. Traveling on the hwy where speed limit is 65 or interstate where speed limit is 80 and all of a sudden having your car power down is so dangerous!! My engine light has been on for months and when taken into mechanic, it shows 8 different codes. I have been…
ODI 10991415
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Visibility/Wiper
Doors lock and you cant get out of or in the car even if your holding an infant child and its 3 degrees outside and i can't use the unlock button to get in and the [xxx] key wont even open the door. Its just stuck and who knows for how long sometimes in last just 3-5 mins other others going on 40 mins. The headlights have been replaced 3 times countless tail lights. I had to put replace the windhield wiper assembly…
ODI 11013603
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
The vehicle continuously locks itself and the power lock buttons do not work to open the doors, you have to physically turn the car on and put it in gear then back in park to get the locks to disengage. There are times that the brake/head lights do not work or they turn on by themselves when the car is not running. Earlier today 04-09-17 the vehicle would not start at first, after a few tries the engine turned over…
ODI 10971505
Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
For the last few months i been having trouble with my car. First it started with my lock buttons. Whenever i would push the buttons nothing would happen but when i closed my doors it would start locking on and off all by themselves. My esc always giving me trouble one day the light is on and the next it's off. Whenever the light was on i took it to get checked but no code came up. Till this day i have trouble with…
ODI 10968875
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Steering
Loud winding noise while driving. Service traction/esc off light illuminates while car is on. Accelerates very slowly and brake lights come on randomly
ODI 10979999
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
My brake lights stay on when i am driving the car. The cruise control will just stop working and the car of course slows down at this point. Yesterday the low traction and eic light came on. This has been going on for several months with the brake lights and cruise control the low traction and eic problem just started yesterday. I have read page after page of complaints on this same thing happening on this model…
ODI 11014130
Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
A few minutes after i start driving the esc off/service traction light will come on and it keeps flashing back and fourth between error messages. My check engine light is not on, but when i go to accelerate my car jumps kind of. And if i let my foot off the gas it feels like i'm shifting gears and my car will start going slow. I'll push back down on the gas and i will seem like it's trying to get speed but takes a…
ODI 10968693