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
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving 50 mph over a bridge, the vehicle suddenly stalled. Immediately following the failure, the service air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrumental panel. The contact was able to shift the vehicle into neutral and safely coast off the bridge. After numerous attempts, the vehicle was successfully restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent…
ODI 10626294
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact that the vehicle was exhibiting the same failure specified on recall nhtsa campaign number 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The contact mentioned that the vin number was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 60,185.
ODI 10614979
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. 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 to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10618705
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). However, the part needed was not available. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was also contacted…
ODI 10632529
Electrical System
The engine light appears the light comes on and says engine power reduced, service traction, service esc this appears at random speeds and even when im setting at the bank with my car in park it has occurred. This immediately reduces your cars power and you can only run about 30 mph which is very dangerous. This used to start by saying ice possible and then all the above would begin. Now after having the break…
ODI 10664461
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Power locks don't work! The remote key chain button will unlock the doors but will not lock the doors. I can't even use the power locks on the driver door to lock the doors on the inside. I have to lean over to the passenger side to lock the doors then get out of the car and check the handle to make sure my doors are locked. The remote key chain will not lock the doors! Also, the trunk release will not work on the…
ODI 10596642
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
While driving my vehicle on the highway at about 60-65 mph its very hard to have stability in the vehicle. I have 4 brand new tires. The vehicle has been balanced and rotated. I also too vehicle to brake specialist who said everything looks ok to them. Also while driving at this speed the vehicle engine will start shaking and the veh will drop from 65 mph to 20mph cause the speed control to drop automatically. My…
ODI 10608557
Electrical System
When car is at stop light the esc traction control light comes on the dash. The car starts shaking feels like it will stall. *tr
ODI 10667496
Electrical System · Fuel Pump
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. In addition, while driving approximately 30-45 mph, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however it failed to accelerate over 20 mph. The warning lights flashed and the contact was unable to unlock the vehicle to exit. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was…
ODI 10593266
Electrical System · Rear Window
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the rear window defogger failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear fuse box and the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 72,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10594206
Electrical System
At random when driving down the road the radio will switch to aux. You can touch the dash on the side or around the radio and it will go back to radio. It will also switch sometimes when you put the car in drive, or turn on windshield wipers. You have to bump the side of the dash or the area around the radio for it to switch back. *tr
ODI 10609248
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
While driving my car a service light came on. The message was "service traction" and "service esc". The car will loose power and act like it's going to die. I took my car to a chevrolet dealership on 2 different occasions and the first time they would not look at it because they could not figure out if it was under warranty. The second attend at the dealership they diagnosed the problem as the wiring harness and it…
ODI 10593003
Electrical System
I was driving to work and all the dash warning lights came on. The car slowed down and the steering began to shake. I'm having my boyfriend look at it after work but i found this site so i decided to post this as well. *tr
ODI 10573676
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2011 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle body control module connection system recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the dealer did not inform him of any recall. The vehicle would not start. Each time, he went to the dealer, they stated nothing was wrong. On once occasion, in march 2014, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The consumer voluntarily surrendered the vehicle to the bank. *jb
ODI 10631831
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2011 chevrolet malibu experienced problems associated with the electronic stability control and was not drivable. *mw the consumer experienced a problem associated with the electronic stability control/ the check engine and esc lights illuminated. The vehicle would loose acceleration and the ability to accelerate while in motion. The consumer believed the problem she experienced, was the direct result of recall…
ODI 10660647
Electrical System
3 times my sons car has just shut off while driving on freeway. *tr
ODI 10604354
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my [redacted] too work , rush hour and unpleasant weather. As i was driving the car just slowed itself down, started to tremble and the ;engine power reduce / service traction warning lights came on. I was almost rear-ended since car just decided to reduce its engine power. I pulled over for a few minutes, turned car off and restarted but the engine light stayed on. Car started to run smoothly, and…
ODI 10558780
Electrical System
Once last winter i started my car at 4:30 am to travel to work. I noticed my defroster was not working. My car had been running for 15 minutes and was warmed up. I chose not to drive my car since i could not see out of my windshield. This summer, my car did the same thing after work one day. The blower motor was not working. I got a mile down the road and it started working. It grew more frequent and i asked the…
ODI 10669410
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I was driving this vehicle on one of the main highways where there is a lot of traffic and several lights appeared first it was the service esc, engine power reduced, and service traction light, along with my check engine light, and traction light, the car then dropped from a speed of 65 to a speed of 20 and would not go on the highway this almost got me killed. I feel that gm should look into this issue as there…
ODI 10558491
Electrical System · Power Train
I was driving on the highway and out of no where the check engine light came on. My car than started to jerk like it was running out of oxygen, the car felt like it didn't want to shift in gear.. Took to have check and come to find out its the (tcm) transmission control module which isn't covered under warranty for and extra two thousand dollars from santander consumer and bronx suzuki/victory in bronx, ny. I have…
ODI 10551376
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery and alternator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The…
ODI 10568206
Electrical System · Seats · Structure
The manufacturer forgot to install a clamp on the moon roof drain. The tube fell off and flooded the interior of the car with 3 inches of standing water on july 12, 2013. The entire passenger side including ceiling, dash (in front and behind), seats, flooring, and electrical components have water damage. It then happened again on july 14, 2013. Contact was made to the dealer on july 16, 2013. After numerous,…
ODI 10533737
Electrical System · Seat Belts · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased my 2011 malibu in april 2012. Initially, i was experiencing power surges upon breaking. I was slowing down to come to a complete stop and my car would surge forward before stopping. The dealership replaced a sensor. I'm still experiencing the surges occasionally. The next time i took it in because i was getting a lot of noise and vibration when driving on a rough a surface. The dealership replaced the…
ODI 10576876
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Structure
Driving 65 mph on interstate and service esc and all other lights came on and engine died. I had to maneuver 3 lanes to the right in rush hour to get to the breakdown lane without power steering. "faulty alternator" ruled to be at fault. No warning that morning prior to event. Two days before the battery light stayed on a little longer (5 minutes) than usual and then went off. It never came on again to warn of…
ODI 10503271
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
The contact just bought a 2011 chevrolet malibu used november 2012. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35mph, the vehicle became resistant to acceleration attempts. The esp, slippery /traction light, engine light and reducing engine power warning lights came on and the car decreased speed to 20mph. *tr
ODI 10501286