2011 Chevrolet Malibu Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 162
- 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 162 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 34 records
- traction control · 31 records
- engine light · 27 records
- service traction · 24 records
- engine power · 24 records
- check engine · 21 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 51 |
| 100–150k mi | 38 |
| 30–60k mi | 26 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
I am having problems with the esc the service esc light keeps turning on and the car starts to jerk and they say mine isn't in recall but other chevy malibus are from the year 2003-2012 i thi they need to look into this further because mine is 2011 but not in the recall
ODI 10853477
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Service esc, service traction, eng pwr reduced. This message has happened to me several times lately, most notably when travelling 70 mph on the interstate. Engine loses all power no mater how far i press the accelerator.
ODI 10825828
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 45 mph, the engine stalled and the vehicle shook violently. The traction and service esc warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle did not restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000. The vin was unavailable. Updated 05/11/16*lj updated 05/24/18*jb
ODI 10825536
Electronic Stability Control
Going 70 mph on interstate going to mpls and car flashes reduced engine power and suddenly slows down pulled over a total of 8 times to get home. Had to pull over turn car off wait a little while start again and continue. Check engine stayed on. I've been told it's the throttle body so i am replacing and hopefully able to get to work. This is a dangerous flaw on icy roads.
ODI 10824688
Electronic Stability Control
The car stumbles on dry roads in sharp turns, like clover leaf ramps getting on and off the interstate, when coasting or braking at 20-25 mph. This is an ongoing problem, but there does not appear to be a solution from the dealer. I'm concerned that this may cause an accident.
ODI 10825317
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
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Seat Belts
I was stop at a red light and my dash read service airbag. I started to drive off and the dash started flashing service airbag. When in motion and as i start ignition. Also my seatbelt sometimes lock or not lock and is very loose as i adjust seat.
ODI 10820339
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
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the reduce engine power and the esc lights remained illuminated. The vehicle could not exceed 20 mph. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 123,000.
ODI 10818458
Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
Bought the car in february 2013. In june 2014 while driving on the highway it started saying service traction control . Car stalled and stopped. It did this 3 times on the highway. Changed tires . In july 2015 on the highway it did the same thing. Got the full body throttle changed. In november 2015 had taken to another shop. Langs tire and automotive. They changed the full body throttle again. Now january 4, 2016.…
ODI 10817719
Electronic Stability Control
Have experienced difficulties with reduced engine speed, check ems,and other related conditions since 2014. The car would immediately slow down, not pick up speed, and alarm would begin sounding. Each occasion, i took into dealership and was told that it was something different on each occasion causing occurrence. On other occasions, dealership would say they could not replicate issue. I had one repair made. The car…
ODI 10870066
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My service esc, service traction, service engine lights came on. Took my car to dealership where they couldn't duprivate the issue. $240. Problem came bk the next day. Took my car bk to shop with light on and they said i needed an engine flush. 180.00. Problem still came back.took my car to another shop, bc i felt i was getting taken advantage of after being charged 180.00 just for diagnostic. This shop changed…
ODI 10884941
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
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
On 12/23/15 approx 8:40 am, i was driving eastbound on kelly drive approx 40 mph. I was heading into a soft curve, when the esc came on and the steering wheel locked up. The car shook violently, jerking and swerving from left to right, going into the lane with oncoming traffic, and then jerking back into the lane i was originally in. The car jerked and swerved back and forth, approx 4 time. This lasted roughly about…
ODI 10811870
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
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
Electronic Stability Control
While driving on i 94 westbound, a message appeared service esc. Next message was esc off. Without indicator warning, car was off. I exited based on the jerking motion the car was making. I thought it sounded like the engine was not running. I made it to 8 mile/vernier exit. When i came to a stop for the red light, i realized the engine had quit and the car was not running. I was terrified as i blocked the right…
ODI 10779535
Electronic Stability Control
Esc message starts and turns off intermittently. Very dangerous driving under reduced power on highway trying to exit. Seems to be in the electronics.
ODI 10778597
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
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
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
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Driving car about 30mph. Noticed decrease speed, check gear shift to make sure in d. Looked at dashboard, all lights were on. Scrolling, power steering, service engine, then the power steering went out. Made two turns without power steering. Event three-four minutes. Parked and turned car off. Drove car to dealership for service, problem did not occur.
ODI 10746019
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall...i have had problems with this electronic stability control/traction control for almost 2 years had it repaired once and now its doing the same thing also my head light on the passage side keep going out.
ODI 10888338
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