2010 Chevrolet Malibu Service Brakes Problems
- 156
- 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 156 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lights · 106 records
- brake pedal · 41 records
- traction control · 28 records
- cruise control · 28 records
- service traction · 21 records
- brake light · 19 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 43 |
| 30–60k mi | 30 |
| 100–150k mi | 24 |
| 1–30k mi | 21 |
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
12/4/15 night, dry conditions, expressway: in motion: chime sounded and 2 warnings flash - service esc & service traction. 15 minutes later, - city streets, dry, same issue with esc and traction warning lights going on, plus almost rear ended. Irate driver behind me said my brake lights were out, but they were astonished when the break lights came on while i was outside the car. They asked me to press the pedal - no…
ODI 10808667
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Brake lights were working in reverse after recall repairs were done so chevy charged me full price for diagnostics because they said that the recall repairs were already done, so there was nothing they could do. We replaced brake switch. A month later problem persisted, chevy dealership charged $50 for relearning brake position, even though that was all supposed to have been fixed in recall repairs. Brake lights are…
ODI 10794706
Electrical System · Service Brakes
The car has consistent service esc / service traction light warnings that cause multiple problems. The most serious now is that the back brake lights buen constantly as if i'm riding my brakes. It also disengages the traction control. This has gone on for 3 years, 7 repairs and it's now out of warranty. I took it most recently to capitol chevrolet in austin. They simply replaced the same malfunctioning part again. I…
ODI 10790305
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
I have filed one complaint about this issue, now after having the brake light switch replaced, i am back again. My 2010 chevy malibu,[xxx], the brake lights illuminate when the brake peddle is not engaged. By pressing hard enough on the brakes (which cannot be done when slowing down, or a simple brake), the brake lights do come on. I have had the recall notice on this issue addressed and now have had the brake light…
ODI 10766334
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes
2010 CHEVY MALIBU. BRAKE SYSTEM ISSUES.
ODI 10969710
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the exterior brake lights illuminated independently, which affected the cruise control and abs. The contact experienced difficulty shifting the vehicle out of park. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake sensor and pedal position senor malfunctioned and needed to be replaced.…
ODI 10789293
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
As i was driving a light came on that said esc, traction, service esc at one point it said traction off. It has happened numerous times sometimes i go to start the vehicle and the light is on and the car will not budge from park and i was stranded for over an hour in the evening all alone. Other time i was driving and the light came on and the brake lights are on the whole time and people were honking at me. My…
ODI 10761090
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the rear brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. In addition, the brake lights illuminated independently when the brake pedal was not depressed. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed but the cause of the failure was not determined. The…
ODI 10850221
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the esc and traction warning indicators illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the pedal failed to respond. The contact continued to depress the brake pedal and it eventually responded. The contact pulled over and it took several attempts to shift the vehicle into park. The vehicle was powered…
ODI 10746772
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving at any speed, the brake lights failed. The contact mentioned that the brake lights would illuminate without engaging the brakes and, when the brake pedal was depressed, the lights failed. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting,…
ODI 10746237
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
I have had the recall notice (report receipt date: may 14, 2014 nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 component(s): electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control ) previously taken care of by oakley chevrolet buick repair shop about a year ago. The problem has returned , the brake lights do not operate properly (they are on when the brake is not…
ODI 10759659
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving 25 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the service esc and traction control message was displayed across the message board. The brake lights failed to illuminate. In addition, while driving without the brake pedal being depressed, the brake lamps illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…
ODI 10782277
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was to attach the wiring harness to the bcm with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the bcm and the harness connector and the bas…
ODI 10734523
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. At 8,528 miles, the brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced on the vehicle. The contact had to have the brake pads, rotors, and front driver side hub assembly replaced at 29,955 miles and then again at 34,761 miles. The contact stated that the vehicle needed another replacement of the brake pads, rotors, and front driver side hub assembly again at 64,020 miles. The…
ODI 10713584
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Cruise control ramdomly works. When cruise control fails, third brake light and two rear brake lights illuminate. When brakes are applied then the three lights then go off. When cruise control fails the triangular tsc warning light also appears on the display and a typed message appears stating "traction control system off". Bottom line, when cruise controil fails, we drive with the brake lights illuminate and when…
ODI 10725672
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes
Since we bought the car on more than one ocassion the sunroof has leaked, the air bag light comes on when you move the passenger seat, and the third brake light in the window does not work.
ODI 10865159
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering warning lamp illuminated and the vehicle stalled with no warning several times. Also, the contact stated that the rear break light illuminated frequently when the brake pedal was not applied. The contact had to tap the brake pedal to get the light to turn off. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14e044000…
ODI 10678255
Cruise Control · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control) and indicated that months after the recall repair, a failure related to the recall was experienced and that the recall remedy failed to deter the failure from…
ODI 10806729
Door · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the chrome plating on all the interior door handles was peeling and caused the contact to sustain minor cuts on the hand. The contact mentioned that medical attention was not required. The contact also stated that the esn warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on four occasions where it was diagnosed that an unknown part…
1 injury
ODI 10735135
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I noticed while driving one morning my brake lights were illuminated, but i was not depressing the brakes. When i pushed the brake pedal, the brake lights went off. At this very same time when i tried to set the cruise control, it would not allow me to do so. This has been an on-again, off-again issue. Some days it works correctly but other days the same problem persists. I researched online and saw that there was a…
ODI 10627756
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the brakes were applied and all four tires seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control) however, the part needed was unavailable…
ODI 10618094
Service Brakes
Brake lights illuminate without brake pedal being pushed. *tr
ODI 10610888
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 · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Rear exterior brake lights stayed on while driving. Lights would go off when brake was slightly depressed and would come back on when pedal was depressed more firmly. *tr
ODI 10606979
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
Catalog parts for this system
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