2011 Chevrolet Malibu Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 74
- 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 74 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine power · 26 records
- engine light · 21 records
- check engine · 18 records
- throttle body · 15 records
- service traction · 13 records
- traction control · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 26 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
1/26/2016 i got my camshaft solenoid fixed due to my check engine light coming on. When it started to shake real bad with the dash lights stating that my engine power was reduced, loss of traction (something to that effect) i instantly put it in the shop. Then last week 3/4/2016 i was driving up to erie, pa from ohio, which is about 4.5 hours away. I say a good 40 minutes from my destination it happens again right…
ODI 10849853
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Car intermittently loses power. Warning light for traction control comes on. Must pull over and let car sit for a minute before restarting.
ODI 10838967
Vehicle Speed Control
The other day my 2011 chevy malibu started to violently shake coming out of a parking lot and then again while driving on a two lane road. This issue was frightening because i couldn't properly stop the car and almost got into an accident. The display indicated reduced engine power/traction/service esc and the obd2 codes indicated p2135 (throttle/pedal position sensor/sw a/b voltage correlation). The chevy…
ODI 10824035
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
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
The violently shakes almost as if it is about to die. It doesn't go over 23-30 mph. The car accelerates while holding the brakes. A message displays saying engine power reducing, service traction, service esc. The car stalls while driving it on the street and highway. I'm scared of hitting someone while my foot is on the brake! My car is at 103k miles on it. I'm out of a car that i'm paying a note on. Its out of…
ODI 10820573
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
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The vehicle shook violently and the reduced engine service and traction warning indicators illuminated, in addition to a few other unidentified warning indicators. The contact pulled the vehicle over and shut it off. The contact restarted the vehicle after a while and attempted to drive home;…
ODI 10943776
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 60 mph, the esc warning indicator illuminated and the speed decelerated to approximately 15 mph. The contact had to maneuver to the shoulder to a complete stop. The contact waited approximately ten minutes and the vehicle started normally. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, but was not…
ODI 10810926
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the check engine, electronic stability control, traction control, and electric power steering warning lights illuminated. The vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, in rainy weather conditions, water leaked through the hood onto the brake lever and the steering wheel seized. The contact pulled…
ODI 10816730
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving down a side residential street, when i went to park noticed that the car was stuck in reverse. I wasn't able to put the car in park. The shifter began shifting into different gears and felt as there was no catch. I turned the car off because i didn't know what had happened. The key was stuck in the ignition, because couldn't put the car in park. I exited the car and the car started to roll backwards…
Crash reported
ODI 10760840
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Cruise control would not disengage until i hit the brakes hard enough to activate the esc. Recall #14v252000 covered this problem but gm says my vin was not included. This is a definite safety issue and needs to be expanded to cover all malibu manufactured during the recall time frame.
ODI 10759350
Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the vehicle i suddenly felt a light jerking sensation. The service esc and service traction control lights immediately came on. The vehicle jerked to a stop. Once the vehicle was turned off and then restarted the indicator lights are gone. I've had this problem several times in the past two months and have had it in the shop. The certified chevrolet dealership changed the front wheel bearing. The car…
ODI 10715523
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
On my way to work, i noticed the engine light on. Car got me to work fine. Checked gas cap just to be sure that wasn't the problem. Off work engine light still on, but car running fine. Did some running for about an hour. Got in the car to go home the light wasn't on, so im thinking maybe a senor bad. Driving home which was about a [redacted]. About half mile from my exit on the highway and engine light pops on, esc…
ODI 10691306
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 65 mph, the engine shook violently, the "reduced engine power" message appeared, and the vehicle would not accelerate. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. The vin was…
ODI 10683176
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 2 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The check engine warning light, tc and asc warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. However, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10689948
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate and the esc indicator illuminated. The dealer could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
ODI 10940208
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Check engine light came on, reduced engine speed, low traction lights came on, and could go over 40 mph. We stopped and let it sit for appx 5 minutes, and were able to drive it home. My son has an automotive computer we were able to hook up and it read the mass air flow sensor. We removed it and cleaned it with mass air flow sensor cleaner and replaced it. As soon as we started the car up, the check engine light…
ODI 10683602
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving home from being out of town on 10/15/13 while driving on the freeway while driving about 80mph when out of no where the car started to shake and vibrate then the "traction light ,service esc,engine power turning off and car went from going 80mph to 10mph on the freeway, while a big diesel truck was behind me in which i was to be able to pull to the side to avoid being rear ended by the diesel, in which…
ODI 10670017
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle lost acceleration and the esc, traction control, and reduced power speed warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified…
ODI 10689922
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
2011 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to engine failure and requests reimbursement. *smd the consumer's request for reimbursement was denied., because according to the gm, the repair that was performed, was not covered by the recall. The consumer stated he was stranded, due to loosing engine power. The dealer replaced the throttle body. *jb
ODI 10693508
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the service esc and the traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that there was a sudden increase of engine rpms. However, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was able to restart but the failure progressed over time. Several months later, the contact received a notification for recall…
ODI 10662890
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
As i was driving my 2011 chevy malibu home to tulsa ok from arkansas my car dropped speed, i lost my power steering, the reduced engine power light came on, service traction esc light came on too. When this happened i was on the highway driving 65 mph and then the car lost speed down to 15 mph. I was almost hit on the highway. I made it off the highway and stopped at a store but could not figure out what was wrong.…
ODI 10668477
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control). The contact stated that the dealer was contacted twice and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not…
ODI 10628811
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
On august 6,, 2014 i had taken my 3 kids to the lake @ dreher island state park. Upon getting ready to leave i put on brakes to see what my son asked me.for no reason the car started moving forward & i couldn't get it to stop get the wheels to turn as it was very hard & pushed the emergency brakes & it kept going till it went in the ditch on a concrete terracotta causing it to bend a piece of what was told to me the…
Crash reported
ODI 10625805
Vehicle Speed Control
2011 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration. *smd the consumer attempted to slow the vehicle down by apply the brake, but to no avail. As the vehicle continued to accelerated with rpm's reaching 7.5 with the engine light on. She attempted to slow the vehicle down by driving along side of a cornfield in the grass which was also unsuccessful/ it was at that point she shifted the…
ODI 10651205