2010 Chevrolet Malibu Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 210
- 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 210 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 71 records
- brake lights · 41 records
- traction control · 33 records
- service traction · 25 records
- steering wheel · 20 records
- brake pedal · 17 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 72 |
| 100–150k mi | 39 |
| 30–60k mi | 29 |
| 1–30k mi | 24 |
| 150–400k mi | 18 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Brake lights come on while driving and go off when the brake pedal is depressed. Service esc light and traction control light on as well. Unsure if related.
ODI 11032998
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. After a complete stop with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, but could not be diagnosed due to no warning sensors. A day later, an unknown indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent auto shop where it was confirmed that the transmission failed and…
ODI 11048602
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the reduce power, check engine, and esc service traction indicators illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an unknown independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle box, idle control sensor, module control sensor, throttle position sensor, oxygen control sensor, and the transmission control module needed to…
ODI 11047436
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
In 2014 there was a recall involving the esc system. My vehicle would have issues shifting from park to drive, brake lights would not work when the peddle was pushed and the brake lights would be on when you would take your foot off the brake. My vehicle was "fixed" and was working properly for a period of time. My car now, once again, has the service esc and traction control off warnings coming on in my vehicle and…
ODI 11022820
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
The vechile lost speed as i was driving into a parking space. I then put it in park. At that point the engine light was blinking. The car was shaking uncontrollably as if it would all just fall apart in pieces. The steering wheel was hard to turn and also rapidly shaking. The service esc, service traction control, and a light with a car on a curved road was also on. This almost caused me to hit a parked car in front…
ODI 11021699
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
My car brakes lights keep going off and my chevrolet malibu 2010 car hesitates when driving .
ODI 11043679
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
While in motion, my 2010 chevy malibu ltz has been intermittently giving me a "service traction" "esc off" notice and the cruise control is also working intermittently.
ODI 11019626
Electronic Stability Control
MY ESC LIGHT IS GIVING ME A FAILURE WARNING
ODI 11021733
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
The brake lights illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty engaging and disengaging the cruise control; disablement of crash the traction control, electronic stability control.
ODI 11055055
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Esc,traction,abs lights come on while car is moving, and when first starting, a trouble code c0131 has been recorded. The problem started in june of 2010. A week after we got the car, the dealer changed brake lite switch, the car has been back to shop 15-20 times it is now 8-9-2017 no one can fix problem, made calls to gm costomer service many times over the 7 years, still no fix, gm wants us to pay for repair and…
ODI 11013987
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
The esc and traction warning lights came on. Esc not working so i was very very cautious driving. I took to dealer. $1200 + to replace 2 computer modules for brakes, steering, traction. This brings number of modules needing replacement to 4 on this vehicle. Eight days later, all the same lights came on again plus brake fluid light. Called dealer and told to bring car in for diagnostic. I asked about safety and was…
ODI 11012822
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Since i drove this car off the lot in 2010, once every six months or so, this car will suddenly downshift greatly reducing the speed. It is the equivalent of engine braking. It was under an unfixed recall when i purchased it. The dealership, parkway chevrolet, made multiple attempts to fix the problem, but it still persists to this day. Given the sudden deceleration that this causes, and the only resolution is to…
ODI 10995337
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The steering wheel started shaking on its own and i would move the wheel and it would stop. It has been doing this for about a month and would have like a ticking noise. This week i was driving to work and the wheel shook again and then it locked and i was unable to move it. I was driving! I got to a red light and it would not move. I turned the car off and turned it back on and the wheel would move again. A light…
ODI 10985499
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving 50 mph, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the electronic stability control warning indicator displayed "off" and the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to three independent mechanics. The first independent mechanic diagnosed that the failure was an inner tie rod failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken…
ODI 10984201
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the power steering suddenly failed and the esc, power steering, and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The contact had to restart the vehicle in order for all systems to return to normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that, due to…
ODI 10967802
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The power steering disengages randomly while driving. The resulting extra work required to turn the car, leads a car that is incapable of safe transport by most people. I was on a city street the first time it happened, preparing to get on the interstate. The problem is intermittent and may or may not be present each time the car is started.
ODI 10967269
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
On march 1, 2017 at 28981 miles, the airbag light came on, (not the first time). The next day, the stability control and the abs lights both also came on. In both occasions the car was moving at about 40 mph on a city street. I took it to the dealer, they charged me $153 to get a diagnosis.they wanted another $850 to have it fixed. I took it to another shop that did it for $190. These were 2 separate problems, one…
ODI 11182838
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
At first, when starting vehicle, dic would display service esc and power steering. Turning vehicle off and back on would usually clear the problem, however, while driving in a straight line, the steering wheel would randomly start moving an inch or so to the left and right. After a couple of days, while traveling at highway speeds, the service esc and power steering messages would display again, and power steering…
ODI 10957628
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
The electronic stability control and traction control feature malfunctions and shuts off every time i drive the car. Also, the brake lights do not turn on when i apply the brakes with normal pressure. The brake lights do turn on only if a very great abnormal amount of pressure is applied to the brake pedal. Also, occasionally the brake lights turn on when i do not push the brake pedal at all.
ODI 10955171
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Esc light is coming on and the steering wheel locks up and won't turn while driving and also while parked. Shutting off car then turning back on sometimes resets it but the steering column is also vibrating and almost feels as the steering wheel is going to fall off. Steering wheel is also twitching even while at a stop. My vehicle has been very well taken care of, all oil changes done on time snd regular maintaince.
ODI 10954979
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Ecslight come on and then you lose power steering and get a error saying power steering if you turn car off and make on it again light goes off and the power steering comes back car was on highway this as happened multiple time in the last two sats
ODI 10943778
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Brake lights stay illuminated while driving and turns off when brake pedal is engaged. It is also illuminated while the car is running and while idling in park. This happens on a daily basis. There has been no resolution to this issue despite being assessed by a technician on numerous occasions. The esc and traction control lights on cluster constantly stays illuminated as well as the tire sensor indicator. The…
ODI 10949568
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
We own a 2010 chevrolet malibu ltz, we have taken it to the dealer to perform a recall for the brake lights coming on by their self and staying on till you touch the brake, then they will go off for 6 seconds then come on again. We took back to the dealer to look at it again and they said it was brake light switch this time. I have read that other people have changed the brake light switch and still had the problem.…
ODI 10965974
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was stationary, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning and "service air bag" appeared on the instrument panel. In addition, the electronic stability control indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
ODI 10920488
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
My service esc/traction light comes on and the brakes comes o without being pressed, this doesn't happen all the time. I have had it looked at and the mechanic couldn't find anything wrong. I have researched my vin and there are no recalls, however i have noticed that the brake issue has been recalled on malibu's before. The brake comes on randomly while i am driving so does the esc light, on various surfaces. *tr
ODI 10918976