2011 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical System Problems
- 164
- 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 164 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 9 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine power · 19 records
- engine light · 18 records
- traction control · 17 records
- service traction · 14 records
- check engine · 13 records
- failure mileage · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 42 |
| 100–150k mi | 35 |
| 30–60k mi | 30 |
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
| 150–400k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
[redacted] to work, in rain at approximately 32 degrees, vehicle was running good until i pulled into a parking spot and an error message appeared (reduced engine power). I later left and the service engine light remained on. I then received an error message (service esc) and later again received the (reduced engine power) while on the highway. It was snowing during this time. I was unable to fully accelerate but it…
ODI 10821801
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2011 malibu while on the highway through a sensor code for multiple problems the first stating reduced engjne power, then service es, service traction, service airbags etc... Probably 8 codes. At which point on the highway i could no longer accelerate above 40mph creating a very dangerous situation for me. The car was jerking and shaking and the rpm was reving up between 500 and 1500 even after i stopped. I…
ODI 10821367
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
After reading the many many comments here, i can say i'm lucky. Fortunately, i was not driving my car when things went haywire. I returned home from work today and my vehicle was fine. I had to run a few errands but when returning to my vehicle, i noticed this: vehicle wouldn't start. Fast clicking sound when attempting to turn over. Doors locked and unlocked by themselves during this time. Service esc, service…
ODI 10819085
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
Car lost power at 65 mph than reduced power and engine light came on turn car off after trying to coast to ta stop with cars and trucks flying by honking there horn and flicking me off and i was helpless the cars motor was shut off because of the power reduce and esc than the traction control can on too all need to be serviced fine but than it did it all again after i got everything fixed and then the throttle body…
ODI 10822859
Electrical System
Rear defrost stopped working - cables and fuse melted.
ODI 10810211
Electrical System
I recently noticed that my rear brake light in the back window was flickering on and off. Then my rear defroster stopped working. I decided to check the fuses in the rear fuse box. I then realized the fuse for the rear defroster was completely melted and other fuses were also burnt. Upon calling gm, they told me to take it to a dealership to figure out the problem. The dealership told me that the fuse panel is burnt…
ODI 10809151
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving 15 mph, all the warning lights illuminated and the vehicle began to lose power. The contact also stated that the power steering seized intermittently. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
ODI 10821197
Electrical System
The hvac resistor is malfunctiong, ongoing issue with numerous products, the resistor malfunctions and creates a small fire a shorts out the resistor melts the harness that attaches to the resistor. Vehicle was stationary and after refueling hvac blower no longer worked.
Fire reported
ODI 10789581
Electric Power Assist System · Electrical System
2011 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to electric power steering recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the rear fuse block and circuit had to be replaced. *jb
ODI 10806900
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving at 55 mph, the esc warning light illuminated. Suddenly, the diminishing engine power and traction control warning lights illuminated and the vehicle would not accelerate. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was shut off and restarted; however, the service engine warning light remained illuminated. The…
ODI 10787006
Electrical System · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact noticed that there was smoke coming from the vehicle and then the vehicle caught fire. The contact mentioned that the fire initiated on the trunk near the fuse box. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign…
Fire reported
ODI 10783497
Electrical System
August 12 2015, complete power loss while driving. Vehicle went into logic lockup. All modules reset. August 17, same condition occurs. Total system failure at 70 mph on highway. Dealership determined "internal fault in engine control module p0606. Ecm replaced. September 6 same situation occurs on highway; complete power failure. Vehicle towed to dealership again and currently being tested. Complete failure of…
ODI 10762053
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook violently and the esc and traction control warning indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The manufacturer…
ODI 10908153
Electrical System
My son noticed smoke coming from under the seat in the car and the ac stopped working. I called gm and got a case number 71-1497728137 and was told since it was a safety issue they would make an appointment and try to offset some of the cost. I told them the exact miles at the time, someone from gm called me and was working on the case, told me he would cordinate with the dealership. Well i got all done, no help.…
ODI 10775366
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,500. The vin was not available.
ODI 10748648
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was driving an my power steering went out in a large curve. 8 had to have the car towed but luckily was not injured. Gm recently sent out an "extended warranty" on th power steering module only. This was replaced. In may of 2014 gm sent out recall 13036 that included my car. This recall is not pulling up on my vin. The letter stated that parts were not yet available for a fix. I have lights and bells that my…
ODI 10790368
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle shook violently and the service electronic stability control, service traction, and engine power reduced warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.
ODI 10724665
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the speedometer light did not illuminate when it was operated, the vehicle did not register the fob key when attempting to unlock the vehicle and the tire pressure indicator functioned abnormally. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v269000 (seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact…
ODI 10787932
Air Bags · Electrical System
I own a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The air bag warning lamp illuminates & says to service air bag. The vehicle was brought into a gm repair shop several month ago & they could not fix it. It went off for a while & now it's back on. It was not diagnosed or repaired.
ODI 10723050
Body · Electrical System
Driver's door will not close and latch properly or unlock/unlatch to open. This has started occurring frequently. There are many complaints regarding door latch mechanism failures that dealers are more than willing to fix for hundreds of dollars. I feel this is a safety issue, as each time the car is started, it is a gamble, as to whether the door will latch, or unlatch, properly, as needed. If this vehicle is…
ODI 10724216
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel pump failed(stopped working completely) while parked at the community center. Luckily i was not driving when this occurred. This is as serious an issue as the ignition switch problem if not more so. I,see more complaints about the same problem, and they are driving at the time of failure. Cars should not be having this many fuel pump issues at the time they are occurring. The problem is compounded when the…
ODI 10711993
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
2011 malibu 2lt 3600 vvt. I have multiple instances of the service esc, service traction control & engine power reduced messages appearing. The last time, today, almost caused me to be rear ended due to the engine fluctuating between about 200 and 1500 rpm. After the first instance i brought the car to a dealer to have recall #14v252000 addressed. This seemed to solve the issue but after a couple of days it all…
ODI 10704601
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
This morning i was driving my children to school when check engine light suddenly came on and car went into reduced engine power mode and was violently shaking. It is snowy conditions and freezing. We were nearly rear ended. I turned the car off for a minute and it ran fine once i restarted. However check engine light remained on. When in reduced power mode it gave a message about the traction and service esc. Also,…
ODI 10691826
Air Bags · Electrical System
Service air bag light turned on and has remained on when car was started one day. It was not involved in any accidents, collisions, etc. Coincidentally, the light appeared after the oil was changed and the computer reset for oil change. *tr
ODI 10693415
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
Several warning lights came on (ecs and traction control) and the display read, "loss of power". I was at highway speed and the car slowed to about 15mph. I was unable to increase my speed. After turning off the ignition switch in a parking lot, and waiting for about 15 minutes, i started the car and it ran fine. However, on the following monday the same thing happened 6 times while trying to get it to bergstrom…
ODI 10706189