2010 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical System Problems
- 212
- 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 212 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lights · 37 records
- power steering · 23 records
- traction control · 19 records
- service traction · 16 records
- brake pedal · 15 records
- brake light · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 56 |
| 100–150k mi | 36 |
| 30–60k mi | 33 |
| 1–30k mi | 23 |
| 150–400k mi | 12 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Brake lights engage when brake petal is not engaged and do not light when brake pedal is pressed. Center brake light rarely works. Electrical system in car seems to be short circuited as lights on console blink. Esc continuously is turned off, engine light will not go off, low tire pressure indicated and it's a false read. Transmission had to be replaced right after warranty expired. Driver side window motor failed.…
ODI 11268216
Electrical System · Steering · Traction Control System
I keep getting a "service traction control" message when and only when i am sitting in the car in "park". Also another issue is the car just dies as i turn the steering wheel to the left in a turn or on a curve. Dealer says they cannot duplicate the issues. I call "[xxx] as i cannot stop the issue not only that but the dealer has charged me $300 plus for the repair? Say what? Information redacted pursuant to the…
ODI 10617785
Air Bags · Electrical System · Interior Lighting · Steering
Brand new 2010 chevrolet malibu leaks when rains and it runs into my floorboard, airbags and wire harness causing car to short out. Most of the time the lights in dash won't work. *tr
ODI 10359370
Electrical System
Rpm lights up..each time i start ignition..tech unable to find problem. *tr
ODI 10355889
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the computer chip in the vehicle caused the air conditioner to malfunction. The air conditioner would blow hot air and change the temperature of the vehicle in 95 degree weather. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer twice regarding the chip. The dealer replaced the chip the second time but that did not remedy the issue. The contact called the…
ODI 10349190
Electrical System · Steering
2010 malibu power steering malfunctioning less than 10,000 miles. I've been fighting with gm for many months to fix problems,engine knocking noise,air conditioning has mold smell. This car nearly cause accident because of power steering malfunction..this is a partial power steering malfunction car has had a major power steering malfunction to where you cannot turn steering wheel at all.car has been in a shop 6 times…
ODI 10374879
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
The dash board lights do not always come on when the car is first started and sometime they go off while driving. My son-in-law told me to pull over, shut off the motor, pump the foot feed 3 times and then restart the vehicle. That seems to work most of the time. But i should not have to do that. I have had the head lights go out at night when i hit a bump and then they came back on when i hit another bump. The…
ODI 11101493
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited numerous electrical failures with the vehicle stalling, the dash lgihts, horn and cruise control would activate independently and sporadically and the rear brake lights illuminated without applying pressure to the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was repaired. After the repairs the contact…
ODI 10396949
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and began to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be repaired. The dealer reprogrammed the computer and told the contact to only use high grade gasoline. The failure continued. The contact called the manufacturer who was…
ODI 10360466
Electrical System
When we drive this auto in the rain, or after going through a car wash, the car goes into the "limp" mode and the service lights come on and remain on until the car dries again. Took it to the dealer the first time and was told that this is an inherent problem. We have had the car for 4 years and it still does that. We never drive it if we know it will be raining but am afraid that if we do drive it and it starts…
ODI 10597581
Electrical System
The theft system is hanging up in my 2001 chevy malibu and making it not start. I can be stuck without it starting day or night. I have had it to the dealer numerous times at $500 each. They keep saying that it is not a recall and has to be paid 4 by me. On the internet there are numerous complaints about the same thing. Why r we responsible for this and it seems to b a constant problem? *tr
ODI 10319461
Electrical System
I bought a 2010 chevy malibu in november of 2010 and the car engine caught on fire in january of 2010. The vehicle was parked in my driveway while i was sleeping. At approximately 9 p.m. My neighbors awake me to notify me that my car was on fire. They had called 911 and the fire department had shown up shortly afterward. The fire came from the engine compartment. I notified american chevrolet in modesto, ca, where i…
Fire reported
ODI 10315966