2009 Chevrolet Malibu Traction Control System Problems
- 20
- 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.
What owners report
- traction control · 14 records
- power steering · 9 records
- stability control · 9 records
- electronic stability · 8 records
- brake lights · 7 records
- service traction · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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 · 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 · 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
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Train · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the gear automatically changed and the engine stalled. The electronic stability control, service traction, and check engine indicators illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, restarted the engine, and the vehicle returned to normal. The contact also stated that the door locks automatically locked and…
ODI 11013751
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle, the traction control, brake, and esc sensor lights illuminated. Also, the brake lights would illuminate even though the brake pedal was not depressed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa…
ODI 10892521
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle jerked when the brake pedal was depressed and stalled as the traction control, electronic stability control, and check engine warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuse box was missing some fuses and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
ODI 10874658
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Lamp · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer for a manufacturer recall concerning nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The contact was not experiencing any failures before the recall repair was performed by the dealer. The contact stated that…
ODI 10853534
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the stability, traction, and power steering warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel was extremely tight and difficult to turn left and right. The vehicle was parked and unable to be driven due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 10734133
Steering · Traction Control System
Driving into a parking lot to park and the traction light came on and the esc light comes on and the power steering goes out. This really should be included with the other car recalls that have this same issue. It is an identical issue. Come gm stand behind your products!!! *tr
ODI 10682370
Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the steering wheel seized as the traction control and electronic stability control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure was 110,000.
ODI 10677048
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall repair for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). Two years later, the brake lights failed to illuminate when applied, but would illuminate when the brake pedal was not depressed. The service esc and traction control warning…
ODI 10957904
Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while approaching a traffic light, the service traction control warning message illuminated. There was also a loss of power steering. The contact had to turn the vehicle off; however, she was able to restart it. The failure occurred intermittently and while traveling approximately 30 mph the failure recurred. The contact was able to coast the…
ODI 10588500
Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System
Esc and traction control would not engage. It stated it needed servicing an dash info center. Took car to dealer and first they could not find the problem. After 4 hours they call and said the front wheel hub had to be replaced. Code # c0040, right front hub was dropping signal.. This was done at a cost of $636.70 to me. A car with 16,000 miles, don't think this should happen. Just received a recall notice on this…
ODI 10629708
Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System
My wife was driving and the "service esc / service traction" came on, on my 2009 chevy malibu. There was a slight roughness on the engine. We took it to the dealer and they said they could not find any problem withthe vehicle and we paid the diagnostic fee. It has appeared several times after that but not often. I called chevrolet about it and they said that there is no recall on my vehicle. I saw a recall ( recall…
ODI 10597978
Steering · Traction Control System
Power steering motor failure warning light appeared on dash, traction control disabled warning appears. Happens very often at startup, making steering difficult and disabling traction control. Has occurred while driving, causing difficult steering. If vehicle is turned off and restarted, works properly approx. 50% of the time. *js
ODI 10592103
Power Train · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving 50 mph, the traction control warning light illuminated and the vehicle independently decreased in speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
ODI 10684283
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Traction Control System
Hello, my car's service traction and service esc light turns on intermittently. The brake lights behave in the opposite way, i.e. They stay on during normal driving, turn off when i press on the brake pedal, and turn back on when i release the brake. The cruise control does not work whenever this happens. I do not experience anything different while driving and i believe this is a sensor/circuitry issue. I read…
ODI 10515517
Brake Lights · Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 45 mph, the brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact mentioned that the brake lights illuminated when the vehicle was in motion. In addition, the traction control and esc warning indicators illuminated continuously. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical…
ODI 10629049
Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System
While slowing down while attempting to come to a stop the warning system came on to service the stability control and traction control. This seemed to reset when ignition turns off but comes back at any time. Took it to a mechanic shop and after several attempts a code came up and they replaced the brake positioning switch . This worked for 3 months when again the warning notice came on. Took it back to the shop and…
ODI 10521215
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Traction Control System
I own a 2009 chevrolet malibu. When driving at various speeds, the service traction, service esc and esc off warning lamps illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised that the body control module was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 67,000 plus. When my foot is on the brake the brake lights…
ODI 10547357