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.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
My 2010 malibu lt, had the 13036 recall 11/03/2014 after i received the notice from gm. There were no malfunctions at that time. Now as i speak, the brake lights comes on without me hitting the brake peddle and they all go off when i hit the brakes, when i talked to the dealer they recommend i bring it in and they will try to find out what is causing this. Price range $500.00-$1250.00. Now if you look on any gm…
ODI 10918979
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was on my way to work and i had to stop to get gas. Everything was fine. I pulled away form the pump and proceeded to the end of the driveway. When i left the parking lot to pull into traffic, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. I was driving less than 5 mph. The traction control light was on, esc message, and service power steering system were activated. I drove back home and went to work in my…
ODI 10910305
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
I purchased this car in september 2016 and not more than two days of owning it my esc lights disabled and my brake lights were stuck on, i brought it into the dealership and they replaced the break pedal sensor, and the lights came on again, i brought it in again and they once again replaced the sensor, this problem has yet to be fixed almost two years later, the esc constantly disables and the brake lights come on…
ODI 11093873
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Issue started 08/27/16 while 19 year old was driving at night. As the brake pedal is compressed the brake lights go off. While driving they are on. Service traction and esc warnings come on intermittently. I have contacted chevrolet and have been advised there is not an open recall for this vehicle. A case has been opened with the manufacturer. I have been driving the vehicle several times and have almost been rear…
ODI 10899757
Electronic Stability Control
While driving, noticed that the car seemed sluggish. After being parked for about an hour, restarted the car and got several warnings concerning the esc, traction control and reduced engine power. The check engine and traction lights were lit and remained lit. Car has approx. 60,000 miles on it. Currently at dealership to find out what is wrong with it.
ODI 10897254
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle has service airbag on repeatedly, seat belt alarm goes off even when seat belt is properly fastened. While driving car suddenly lost power and service esc, service traction control, engine power reduced. Car suddenly dropped down to 27 mph in the middle of traffic. I was able to avoid a serious accident by suddenly turning into a parking lot. This is very dangerous and can be fatal if occurs on freeway. No…
ODI 10897404
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
Bcm issue resulting in brake lights not working properly. Brakes lights are on when brake is not applied, and go off when brake is applied. Brake light goes on after car reaches a speed of 15 mph. Recall prior replaced the harness in 2014, but now chevy dealer is saying this is not related, yet it is the same symptoms of original recall back in 2014. The recall repair in 2014 seems to have been a band-aid on what…
ODI 10894332
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
I have repeatedly filed complaints with gm that my service air bag light stays on / my breaklight located in back window works opposite of what it is supposed to. I am notifing you in writing that gm has not done anything to help me. I guess if my air bag expolodes while im driving and i kill some folks in an accident i just want you to be aware
ODI 10887713
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Repairs were completed a couple of years ago on this vehicle from recall id 14v252000, however, my vehicle has recently experienced the similar symptoms as described on the recall. The service traction, service esc and esc off warnings display on the dashboard unpredictably. This happens whether the vehicle is idling or in motion. When the warnings pop up the brake lights are illuminated without depressing the…
ODI 10891652
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was getting on i10 as i began to merge onto the interstate my car came to crawl did it start to gain power allowing me to merge onto i10 safely. So i thought. As i was reaching 70mph the car stalls ( no steering no engine power) on my dash board it read reduce engine power service traction ! Wth out of know where this happen the dash didnt read that till my car stalled and all power was loss. Mind u i have a…
ODI 10886292
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I got the car in 2015 and from that i have had problem with the steering light coming on and shutting off the power steering which my wife was driving and she lost control of the car and almost ran into a pole. This has happened more than one time and when she turn off the car, it works again but then happens again. I have more problems with the headlights going out over and over and the socket being burned out and…
ODI 11082482
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Vehicle was moving at about 35 mph when the drivers information center indicated a electronic stability service, traction control service and esc off messages. This happened multiple times over a two day period. Car was taken to dealer for diagnostics and they said that the computer had stored a p0300 code which is engine misfire. The engine runs fine however there is a slight vibration at idle while in park or…
ODI 10882165
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
I haven't had this car but 4yrs and the transmission is already messing up found a recall and i was told it wasn't for my car. What do i need to do to get my car fixed????
ODI 10875253
Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
In 2014, general motors' recall #13036 was serviced by chevrolet dealership who said problem was corrected. In june 2016 the problem has reoccurred. While in motion the brake lights come on without pressing the brake peddle; the cruise control disengages; and disablement of traction control and electronic stability which could increase the risk of a crash. All occur while vehicle is in motion on city streets and…
ODI 10873379
Brake Lights · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving at any speed, the brake lights remained illuminated. When the brake pedal was depressed, the brake lights turned off. The contact stated that "service esc" and "traction control is off " appeared on the instrument panel. Also, the steering and accelerator pedal felt heavy and the vehicle slowed down. The issue recurred numerous times. The contact stated…
ODI 10896993
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Service Brakes
My 2010 chevy malibu is having issues with the break lights working in reverse, the esc traction control sensor is going off. We have replaced the break light switch and it's still not working. I have seen multiple complaints regarding this issue. I am an avid chevy person, i have had the car in for all recalls and it happened about a year after. Car was in motion
ODI 10882881
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
I was turning onto a freeway on ramp when a engine power reduced message came up on my dashboard. The cars speed then dropped to about 10 miles an hour and started shaking violently. Thankfully i was only moving at about 30 mph and was able to pull to the shoulder safely.
ODI 10862429
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Right now i have the service esc and service traction light on again for the 3rd time. I took each time to chevy classic in grapevine tx and they told me no codes the 1st time, took it to clay cooley in irving--light came on then no codes they showed. Today 4-15=16 light came on again and i took it to classic chevy and they found 3 codes this time. They say i will have to pay for this! I should not since there was…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10859777
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
My 2010 chevy malibu lt 2.4 l began misfiring on cylinder 1 giving me th codes p0201 and p0301. After getting those readings i began driving home and the car began to jerk and lose power followed by the service traction and service esc warning lights flashing along with the engine light. So i began to accelerate again and the gears had trouble shifting and horse power was reduce when trying to take off. The car…
ODI 10860704
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Service Brakes
Brake lights malfunctions, brake lights will be illuminating when brake is not pressed also gear shifter is difficult to get out of park service esc traction control light comes on this vehicle has been serviced in july 2011, september 2012. August 2013. September 2014, and february 2016 for the same ongoing safety issue. Gm doesn't know how to fix it. There was a recall for this very problem recall # 13036 but once…
ODI 10860230
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Esc service light comes on intermittently, brake lights are illuminated 100 % of the time, and cruise control doesn't work. The dealer did the recall a year ago and now i have these issues. Replaced brake position and reprogram for $140 but didn't fix. Dealer now wants to replace abs modulator valve, bcm, and abs control module for 1450.
ODI 10852332
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
While driving the car at normal traveling speed the electronic stability control shuts off and the car goes into manual steering which makes the car very difficult to control and has almost caused two accidents and has made me ark the car because i feel it is far too dangerous to drive. This started occurring february15th and continued until i parked the car on feb2st.
ODI 10838632
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
The traction control light comes on and stays on. Will not turn off now my brakes do not work properly and causes the car to be hard to stop.
ODI 10836756
Electronic Stability Control
Vehicle model is experiencing esc off/service traction when brakes are applied. Similar to recall involved with other model years but this car was not included in recalls. Dealer repair shop replaced brake pedal sensor twice and also the body control modual. Problem still persists. Vehicle experiences reduced acceleration while driving when the esc off/service traction light is on.
ODI 10824505
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2010 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to esc light continuously illuminating and trac control switch issues. *smd the consumer stated after the part was replaced, the esc light illuminated again. The consumer continued to report the trac service light was still displayed. The dealer stated it was a possible bcm internal failure. The consumer received a recall notice shortly thereafter regarding an issue…
ODI 10692454