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.
Service Brakes
When i start driving my car down the street the brake lights come on. If i tap the peddle the lights will go off for about 2 seconds the come back on again and stay on. When i touch the brakes toslow down they go off and do not come on until i apply full pressure to them. The traction service lights comes on sporadically have taken this in to get it fixed and they cant fix it because they do not have a recall notice…
ODI 10615604
Cruise Control · Service Brakes · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the brake lights illuminated when the brakes were not being engaged and turned off when they were. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the tpn system needed to be reset. The repairs were made but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000 and…
ODI 10607493
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
Service Brakes
While car is on. Brake lights work in reverse. When break pedal is pushed, the brake lights go out. When pedal is not engaged, the brake lights are on. (works in reverse). Service traction, ecs waring comes on. *tr
ODI 10595265
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
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that excessive force was applied to the brake pedal in order to shift out of park and into drive. The contact mentioned that the service traction control and the ecs warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the rear brake lights illuminated when the brake pedal was not applied and when the brake pedal was applied the rear brake…
ODI 10594910
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. When the brake pedal was depressed, the tail lamp failed to illuminate. The traction control warning indicator illuminated. Ourisman chevrolet of bowie ([redacted], bowie, md) repaired the vehicle per nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000(service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control); however, the failure…
ODI 11072829
Electrical System · Service Brakes
For the 2014 14v252000 recall, we believe the problem has happened again. We are getting it fixed again at our expense. Sally boyle from the il attorney general's office talked at length with the gm counsel today and gm stated that il has no jurisdiction over them, just the nhtsa.
ODI 11006244
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
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that his brake lights would illuminate when the brakes were not engaged and shut off when applying the brakes. The esc off warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the traction in the vehicle malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware…
ODI 10604782
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Car will alarm with "service escape" and "service traction" --- brake lights will then work opposite of what they should. When brakes are not being pressed they are lit but when brakes are pressed brake lights do not work. Happens intermittently but for several days at a time. Have also had cruise control engage itself while driving down interstate at approx 70 mph-- cruise control came on and sped the car up…
ODI 10598715
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl * the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel seized and the brakes engaged. The contact mentioned that the esc and the abs warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the…
ODI 10588980
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving 40 mph attempting to avoid crashing into another vehicle, the brakes were engaged but failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of the second vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The front passenger sustained a fractured knee. A police report was filed. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10607389
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Cruise control fails to engage or even indicate that it is on when the cruise control button and set - buttons are applied. The upper rear brake lights fail to illuminate when the brakes are applied sometimes. *tr
ODI 10594400
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
Service Brakes
While driving down the highway, i noticed my brake lights were on. The brakes were not pressed, nor was the parking brake on. When i would depress my brakes the lights would go off. It seemed as if the brakes were working in reverse. The car behind me almost rear ended me because they did not know i was putting on my brakes. Also the service traction/esc light was flashing on my dashboard and the cruise control…
ODI 10556138
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Intermittent problem, occurring at least five times since date above. One or more of the following conditions noted: 1. Cruise control fails to engage, or stops engaging. Indicator light on (/off wheel toggle switch), but no engage. 2. "service esc" and alternating "traction control" warning with alarm tone on speedo cluster. Orange warning triangle illuminated, also. 3. Brake lights constant on, with no foot on…
ODI 10595251
Service Brakes
On this date i was attempting to depart on vacation. I got in my car which was parked in my garage and the engine would not crank. It was in park. I instructed my wife to call aaa. While she was gone i opened the door to try again and the car started to roll down the driveway. Foolishly i got behind the car to stop it and got sandwiched between my car and the neighbors. I broke both my legs, had surgery and was…
1 injury
ODI 10585642
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other · 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 10606056
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Brake lights stay on even when pedal is not pushed. When pedal is pressed lights will flash off, brake lights basically working in reverse. I have to turn the car off for the lights to shut off. Almost was rear ended this morning due to brake lights not working properly. *tr
ODI 10546473
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving down the highway and the cruise stopped working. Shortly after that happened the traction control indicator and abs light came on. A message appeared to have those items serviced. This lasted for the remainder of my [redacted]. I started the vehicle back up after sitting for several hours and the lights were off and no message. This happened 4 more times until december. I did not notice that the brake lights…
ODI 10588638
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the cruise control failed to engage and the brake lights failed to operate intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 58,000. The current mileage was 58,200. Updated 11/13/13*lj according to the…
ODI 10544189
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
8/29/2014 cruise control was not working on car along with traction control and abs warring lights going off. Car was taken to a gm dealership to be looked at was told that rear speed sensors were not working and paid 200 dollars for a repair. Didn't even make it home and the same problem started happening along with brake lights that will not go off. Car was taken back to the dealership and this time they found…
ODI 10660930
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that after leaving a car wash and applying the brakes, the vehicle would not stop while driving 15 mph. The contact crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash however, suffered a back injury and transported to the emergency room. A police report was not filed. The contact did…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10536131
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
After the cruise control stopped working on my malibu, i noticed that the brake lights were staying on while driving. The brake lights are on while driving normally, then when the brake peddle is pressed lightly the lights turn off. After the peddle is depressed quite a bit (while braking for stopping or to make a sharp turn) the brake lights will turn back on. After releasing the brakes all the way, the lights will…
ODI 10525993
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