2011 Chevrolet Malibu Service Brakes Problems
- 25
- 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 25 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 4 records
- brake lights · 4 records
- traction control · 4 records
- service brakes · 4 records
- brakes hydraulic · 4 records
- electrical system · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, there was a loud explosion from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The brake pedal was depressed, but was inoperable. The contact was able to safely drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was diagnosed at the residence by a mobile mechanic and the contact was informed that the caliper disintegrated. The contact stated…
ODI 11280009
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Lights on panal come on go off when i stop the car and turn back on. I was driving maybe 30-35 mph on city street going straight. No we rain, pot holes or speed bumps
ODI 11191938
Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension
Saturday around about 2 pm on 2/2/2019. In vehicle traveling in left lane on highway 72. Vehicles were at complete stop at traffic light. When the traffic light changed and the vehicles began to move about low mph to gradually flowing with moving traffic. I removed my foot from brake my vehicle initiated an acceleration. It seemed strange since the vehicle completely stopper on a slight incline. My vehicle propelled…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11302153
Service Brakes
I have had my front brakes serviced 4 times in the last 2 years. They continually need to be serviced and the car isn't even at 100,000 miles yet. Every 6 months to one year, the car begins to chug when braking and shaking continuously. The front rotors and pads are what is fixed most often.
ODI 11163107
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Brake lights without applying pressure to brake pedal. Turns off traction control and esc.worse in colder or damp weather.
ODI 11209401
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Takata recall. Brake apply sensor fluctuates on and off also turning signal is not working on the left or right even though the bugs been changed and inside the vehicle it shows a turning signal, no rear brake lights when driving or at a complete stop. Even though fuses and new bulbs replaced, electrical shortage with radio and cigarette lighter, also replace bulbs and headlights and they continue to shorten out and…
ODI 11191603
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving, the car surged forward and the driver could not stop the car.. Brakes didn't work; struck another vehicle when driver tried to make a turn.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11099422
Electrical System · Seat Belts · Service Brakes
Takata recall dealers are to attach the wiring harness to the bcm with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the bcm and harness connector and on the bas and harness connector, and relearn the brake pedal home position free of charge. And also dealers will replace the outboard lap anchor mounting bracket to re-locate the tensioner 30mm rearward. Dealers will also inspect the cable, and if necessary, replace…
ODI 11063367
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Service Brakes
Takata recall the service tech at the dealership said the airbag could deploy while driving causing my daughter to be in danger at all times. Airbag warning light stayed on even after replacing the airbag.
ODI 11204778
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Last 3 yrs my esc and service traction light comes on. Last aug 2016 had the car if for this replaced a brake sensor problem came back 3 weeks later. Went for 2 more diagnostic test. Could not find issue. May 2017 problem started again. In addition, when this service esc comes on my brake lights do not work. This is very dangerous. I am bring the car in again for another diagnostic. I am scared to drive. The light…
ODI 11004234
Service Brakes · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle independently decelerated while being operated at 80 mph. The check engine, the traction control, the service esc, and the engine power reduced warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. The contact referenced…
ODI 10984162
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Took my car in to dealer because it started shaking violently going 20 mph, needed a new transmission is what i was told, had the transmission put in and now the esc, and other lights are on!
ODI 10726223
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the stability traction control warning lamp and the esc warning lamps illuminated each time the brake pedal was applied. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The contact stated that within weeks of the…
ODI 10690115
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes
Was idling at a drive thru window and the car dash lights started coming on. Ecs off notification, transaction system off warning light . Car engine was stuttering, than revving up to faster speed. Had car brake on, tried putting it into neutral and it still did the slow down/speed up engine speed. Very dangerous, turned car off and turned it back on. Ecs off light is now dark but engine light is still lit up. *tr
ODI 10671846
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
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control). The contact stated that it had been two months and the part for the recall repair was not available. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.
ODI 10631093
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Currently there is a safety recall number 13036 on my vehicle. I was directed by gm to take my vehicle to the nearest dealership and have a diagnostic test ran on the vehicle for potential problems with the wiring harness. When the vehicle diagnostic test was done there were no issues found in regards to codes being displayed. This test was not the test that was supposed to be done according to a gm representative…
ODI 10616127
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to stop, the brakes failed to engage causing the contact to crash into the rear end of another vehicle. No injuries were reported. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer previously where the technician replaced the front brake pads due to corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made…
Crash reported
ODI 10595758
Service Brakes
Car slid on slush and brakes failed to work though pressed all the way down; crashed into a snowbank damaging the front end of my car. The dealership said they could not recreate the problem and they already had done the recall on the part in october 2013 but was the part they replaced it with faulty as the original? *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10604801
Engine · Service Brakes
I had my 2011 malibu serviced at marty feldman chevrolet for rotors, brake pads and all fluids changed because of mileage in july 2013.in november 2013, i began hearing the same noises that lead me to have my rotors replaced on the driver's front side. I went to serra chevrolet who stated i need rotors and brake pads. I explained i had just had that work done. After proving with my paperwork that i had the work…
ODI 10606914
Service Brakes
Brake lights don't work unless i use excessive force. *tr
ODI 10547855
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
My service esc light kept coming on and i took the car to the dealer and they didn't know why it was on other than some kind of glitch and they made it turn off. In july of 2014 i got the safety recall letter and have yet to hear anything. The light us on again and steering is funny and other lights are coming on for no reason. Tells me my tires need air and they do not! My children ride in this car! *tr
ODI 10631729
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Brakes fail emergency stop with about 150 feet from accident and airbag was delayed in deployment. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10604663
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
System warning lights constantly say "service esc" and "service traction". Problem began within 4 months of taking delivery of the vehicle and is now scheduled for at least the fifth time in the shop for the exact same thing. By the way this vehicle has less than 5,500 miles on it since taking delivery of it march 2011. I have been told that when these warning lights are on, the systems (traction control and…
ODI 10462567
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2011 Chevrolet Malibu.
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