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
While driving my service engine light came on, then "service esc", "reduced engine power", "esc off". The car then had reduced power and had to have a code reset. The code was p2135. One day it happened 4 times during my [redacted] home. The car loses power and makes it unsafe on the highway etc. *tr
ODI 10668897
Electronic Stability Control
When i went to start the car it started sputtering. It then had the service esc light come one. I turned the car off and went to restart it. It started shaking and sputtering and then said traction control. I went to try and drive it and it would not let me go over 10 mph. It also would hesitate for about 3 to 4 seconds. I had the vehicle towed to the chevy place. When i got home i had a letter in the mail…
ODI 10632361
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control
Went into shop for recall of the recall id # 103647 - electronic stability control on 2010 chevy malibu. When i got my car back from shop. I now get service air bags warning light all the time on my dash. *tr
ODI 10649553
Electronic Stability Control
Dealership states that all they have to fix according to recall 13036 is the body control module. The traction control and electronic stability control, illumination light flashing off and on saying service soon, although mentioned in recall letter, is not included and we must pay over $350 to repair to problem. *tr
ODI 10648856
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2010 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to brake system recall notice and consumer seeks a loaner vehicle until parts become available. *smd recall# 14v252000. *jb
ODI 10625685
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10629043
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
I received a recall notice 1 week prior to this incident. Recall #13036. I was almost rear ended when my brake lights failed. I was on my way home from work and watched my stability control and traction warning lights come on. I contacted gm and was told that no replacement parts are available. Gm also stated that they are not responsible for towing or a rental even though it is a defect in the design and/or…
ODI 10617402
Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
While on the highway the service traction control warning light came on as did the esc warning light. I tried to engage the cruise control but it would not work. We stopped at a rest area and turned the ignition off for about 20 minutes. We resumed our trip with the cruise control engaged and traveled for approx. 10 minutes. At that point the warning lights illuminated and the cruise control would not work. Every…
ODI 10611104
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
First occurrence i was driving down the road and my warning lights came on for esc off, service traction control, service esc at 50 mph. At first it would only come on once every couple weeks but now it comes on almost every time i drive it. It varies (speed doesn't matter) whether or not going down the highway or stopping in a driveway when it comes on but warning lights will come on when you touch the brakes. I…
ODI 10607087
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The traction control light comes on and stays on when i shut off the car it goes out ,also my brake light stays on also when im going around a corner the car pulls to the left and it feels like its floating almost i brought it in ad they said it was separation ,i just put new tires on it and it isn't right, also my electrical something is wrong the radio light will blink of then come on and go dim, there is also a…
ODI 10659957
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
I was on my way to work and my cruise control cut off by itself then i noticed by brake lights were on. So i pulled over to the shoulder of the road and turned my car off then turned it back on and proceeded to work. My brake lights came back on. When i came home later that evening my brake light were working again, when i tried to use my cruise control it went off again by itself and i haven't been able to use it…
ODI 10762903
Brake Lights · Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
My service esc/service traction control indicator was flashing. It caused my car to stall, then the engine died in the middle of the road with traffic approaching behind me. I have had this problem before and it caused my brake lights to illuminate when not depressed and go off when the brakes were pressed. I am not sure if this was happening also as it was light outside and i could not see. The car started…
ODI 10598239
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
I called gm and was told that my car was included on the recent recall issued may 14, however there are no parts available yet to fix. I was also made aware that this recall fix would only fix the brake lamps and that the other issues i.e cruise control, electronic stability control, and traction control are not a part this recall. I am issuing another complaint due to reading many other complaints of this same…
ODI 10595931
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
All in one weekend (while out of town) first the vehicle would not respond to cruise control commands (engage or disengage) if engaged through the steering column controls. The service esc light keeps coming off and on at random while either sitting or driving. The esc tracking is turned off. Brake lights will illuminate randomly when my foot is not on the brakes. Tapping the brakes gets the light to turn off, but…
ODI 10595462
Electronic Stability Control
My vehicle was part of the following recall: * electronic stability control
recall for 2010 chevrolet malibu * recall announced
may 14 2014 * nhtsa reference
#14v252000 the recall was initially "repaired" in may 2014 at penske chevrolet in indianapolis, in. About a month later i had to take vehicle back because the esc error was still happening. I was told that the vehicle was no longer under…
ODI 10959063
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes
So about 2 months ago the service traction light came on briefly and didn't come back on for a while. Then about 2 weeks ago it started going off almost everytime i drove. I brought it to the dealership that i bought it in kannapolis, nc called classic chevrolet on 5/3/14. They said i could pay 98.00 to get it hooked up to the computer reader, but the light was off so i decided i didn't really have 98.00 to waste.…
ODI 10592280
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my car down a city street and the service esc light came on and the reduced engine power light came on. The car's rpm's were surging back and forth. I did manage to get the car to my mechanic and get the throttle actuator cleaned off as he said it was dirty. Now the service esc light intermittently is going off again and its been about two weeks. I don't want the reduced power to happen while i am on…
ODI 10568142
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, there was a reduction in engine power with the illumination of the esc and traction warning indicators. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off and upon restarting, the vehicle resumed with the engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle…
ODI 10568099
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving the service esc light came on and my vehicle lost all power steering. I pulled over, turned car off and back on again, power steering came back to normal and lights went off only to come back on and lost power steering again. Now i can hear a clicking noise coming from the steering column and the steering wheel is jerking. I will be contacting gm about this as i see this is happening to several 2010…
ODI 10563696
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Brake lights come on when not pressing the brakes. Cruise control turns off without tapping the brakes, traction control says it needs to be serviced . I cycle power to the ignition switch and the problem goes away for a few minutes then comes back on. This can cause an accident as the lights turn off when the brake pedal is depressed . *tr
ODI 10562785
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
We were driving on our way home from church my wife and i at 45 mph when we lost the power steering immediately without notice.the esc light came on. It was a miracle i was able to control the vehicle at the rate of speed that we were going considering i am a [xxx] year old diabetic. Thank you jesus! *tr parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom…
ODI 10560133
Electronic Stability Control
I have had many issues with the cam shaft sensors/actuators on my 2010 chevy malibu and have had to have them replaced now 3 times. When this occurs my car seems to surge and sounds like it is going to turn off. The first time was in january, 2014. I was at a busy intersection and was afraid it was going to die right there in the middle of taking off. Somehow i made it a few more miles down the road before there was…
ODI 10778465
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the service esc, traction control, and reduced engine power warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle independently lost power. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage…
ODI 10713604
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle decelerated and the check engine, stability control, and traction control warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician reset the computer; however, the failure recurred shortly after. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but they were unable to…
ODI 10808885
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Approaching 4-way stop sign and car began to jerk/could not accelerate and service traction/ esc light came on...had enough power to roll into a parking lot and shut the car off..restarted the car and it stopped doing this. I was able to contact a chevrolet dealer (i was on a 6 hour trip and this happened 2 hours into my trip:-( i was able to drive the car about 8 miles to the dealer. Had to have a part called…
ODI 10594584