2010 Chevrolet Malibu Traction Control System Problems
- 22
- 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 22 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- traction control · 18 records
- service traction · 10 records
- brake lights · 8 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
- failure recurred · 7 records
- cruise control · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Traction Control System
I dropped my 2010 malibu ([xxx]) off at matick chevy on 1/10/2020. I called 1/11/2020 and was told there was no charge and it was ready for pick up. That's all i was told. I didn't make it home before the same problem occurred: service traction error light on the dash board and all 3 brake lights are on - when no one is pressing on the brake. The car is in the garage and all 3 brake lights are on - no one is in the…
ODI 11300450
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle unintentionally accelerated and then slowed down. The esc and traction control warning indicators were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to kramer tire ([redacted], virginia beach, va 23464, [redacted]) where the front brakes and rotors were replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where…
ODI 11282857
Brake Lights · Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the brake lights remained illuminated. When the brake pedal was depressed, the brake lights would not illuminate. In addition, the electronic stability control and traction warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11141178
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
Brake Lights · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the traction control light kept illuminating and the brake lights remained illuminated when the brakes had not been applied. The vehicle was not inspected nor diagnosed, but the dealer was notified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 09/27/16*lj *tr
ODI 10893568
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Switch · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the service esc warning indicator illuminated intermittently. In addition, the brake light illuminated without the pedal being depressed. The contact stated that the brake light stopped functioning after the pedal was depressed. In addition, the traction and cruise control failed. The failure occurred approximately six times. The vehicle was taken…
ODI 10850677
Engine · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle was idling high and shaking violently while the service esb and the service traction warning messages displayed. The contact mentioned that the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle was still shaking violently and moving independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where…
ODI 10820300
Electrical System · Engine · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. When the weather was below 50 degrees, the vehicle failed to accelerate. When the failure occurred, the reduce engine power and traction control indicators illuminated. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.
ODI 10915206
Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 mph, the steering wheel seized. In addition, the power steering and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10819904
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
Cruise Control · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the cruise control became inoperable and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,604.
ODI 10732731
Engine · Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the "service esc, engine power reduced and traction control" was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on multiple occasions where it was diagnosed that the throttle body, the throttle body sensor, spark plugs, torque sensor, and the steering wheel needed to be replaced.…
ODI 10818959
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
2010 chevrolet malibu applied brakes and car continued to travel and not stop. *cw on july 16, 2014, the consumer was involved in an accident, due to the above mentioned statement. The vehicle was totaled. The consumer referenced recall # 14v252000. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10653303
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
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
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 · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
When i start driving my car at a low speed the service traction control light comes on saying service esc. Then it turns the traction control off. While this is on you can't use the cruise control, the car shakes, and the rpm's fluctuates abnormally. Also, when i turn the car off and turn it back on the light is off until i start moving again. *tr
ODI 10537341
Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System
The service esc and traction light came on. I took the car to the dealership to be serviced. The told me it would cost about $700 to fix the issue. Two days later the light was back on. I called the dealership again and he said "oh that is bad." i took it back in and he apologized for not checking another option regarding this service. He told me it would cost another $500 to replace the electronic stability control…
ODI 10521568
Traction Control System
Service esc. Traction control off messes with transmission. *js
ODI 10585373
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
There was an intermittent which caused the esc and traction control lights to flash, the alarm to sound and the words that they were off plus the words traction control and esc service to come up. At the time the cruise control disengaged. This occurred several times. I brought the vehicle to the dealer on sept 16th and was told that i shouldn't be concerned about this intermittent. But it occurred again and then on…
ODI 10547419
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Traction Control System
I've had my car in the warranty repair shop 6 times in the last 3 months. First occurrence i was driving down the road and my warning lights came on for esc off, service traction control, service esc at 20 mph. They've replaced 4 parts on my car and today the same lights service traction control and service esc have come on once again. It varies (speed doesn't matter) whether or not going down the highway or…
ODI 10471337
Electrical System · Steering · Traction Control System
I keep getting a "service traction control" message when and only when i am sitting in the car in "park". Also another issue is the car just dies as i turn the steering wheel to the left in a turn or on a curve. Dealer says they cannot duplicate the issues. I call "[xxx] as i cannot stop the issue not only that but the dealer has charged me $300 plus for the repair? Say what? Information redacted pursuant to the…
ODI 10617785