2012 Chevrolet Malibu Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 109
- 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 109 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 44 records
- traction control · 28 records
- service traction · 22 records
- light came · 14 records
- steering wheel · 14 records
- engine light · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 25 |
| 100–150k mi | 25 |
| 30–60k mi | 18 |
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
Was actually driving down the street around the corner from the place i reside and all of a sudden the wheel started to jerk violently which caused us to drive into a curb , causing the vehicle to drive up onto a curb flattening both sides of the right side of the car as well almost clipping a car at the light to our left...the kids on back seat were completely terrified because they had no idea what was going on…
Crash reported
ODI 11185493
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
The check engine light and service traction lights keep coming on while i am driving and come to a completed stop. The dealership techs stated both lights always come on together when it is something with the emission controls. On star diagnostic results were: through your recent on-demand diagnostic, onstar detected an issue with your 2012 chevrolet malibu.the code(s) and explanation(s) associated with this issue…
ODI 11074466
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Left store and care was driving fine, lost power steering and esc light came on. Was able to pull over. Cut car off and turned back on and issue was fixed. As soon i as pulled in my garage, i lost power steering again. It's dangerous especially when you are driving down the road in traffic.
ODI 11061308
Electronic Stability Control
Car has had same issue for months spending over $1,000. Gm and dealer state my vin does not fall under a certain bulletin even though my car is having the same issues as other vehicles like mine that fall under the year make and model of bulletin #14582. Car is currently in shop receiving new throttle body due to code p2135 and kiss of engine power.
ODI 11061236
Electronic Stability Control
The steering wheel jerks while driving and while stopped. When i went to start my vehicle a code of power steering esc appeared and the steering wheel felt like it was locked. I turned off the vehicle and restarted. The code didn't appear the second time but the twitching of the steering wheel remains.
ODI 11058586
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
'takata recall' at start up , a loud noise comes from the left side of the engine compartment . As you drive it , there's a loud noise coming from engine compartment as you turn. Definitely a steering issue. Meanwhile, the esc off, service traction and the service esc warning sign illuminates . The check engine light flashes as the car misfires from cylinder 2. I have changed all spark plugs and the injector to…
ODI 11182903
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Driving approximately 30 mph down the road my steering stiffened and i heard a chime and service esc across the dash warning system, i could not turn the wheel. The electronic steering control was not working and i had to try to manually steer. I had my 1 yr old and 4 yr old in my vehicle and the roads were snowy and icy, and no way to steer my vehicle safely.
ODI 11057462
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Randomly doesn't what to start been to shop several times mechanic goes to fuse box and mess with wiring and starts up i go through this problem several times for months now. Tired not having a car to get to work mechanic can't figure out why it dong this need recall on it several complaints i read about already same as me. Also one time act like was going to stop downtown in traffic pull off side road call ed…
ODI 11051539
Electronic Stability Control
My 2012 chevy malibu had a recall repair done on october 3rd 2014 to fix a wiring/electronic traction control malfunction. The issue has returned, meaning the original problem was not resolved. It makes the car unsafe to drive, however the manufacturer lists the issue as "closed."
ODI 11031413
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
The headlights have continuously shorted out. I have changed the headlights 3 times in a 3 week span and they keep going out. I have replaced fuses as well. The traction on the car is constantly slowing down. The esc light comes on. The car slows down on all streets and it has done so on the highway.
ODI 11022627
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
When driving or sitting at idle not moving service esc and traction control flashes on dash. Which is causing check engine light to stay on causing misfire on cylinder #1 and then random misfire. The car hasn't been able to be inspected in 2 years have had at 3 chevrolet dealerships and all can't figure out issue . The 1st dealership said we have no idea what's wrong with the car. The second dealership said the car…
ODI 11191529
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
After owning the car only 3 weeks, the circuit board blew a wire connector causing my fuel pump to go out after the dealership just had these exact parts replaced himself at time of purchase. The car has lost power, has issues with blinker sticking or relay. The car drains rapidly when a.c. Is turned on. Radio sometimes shuts off sound. The vehicle has cost me over 3000 within my 3 months of ownership has only…
ODI 11019476
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Driving on the freeway @ 70 mph dry roads service esc, service traction control messages flashing alternately. Parked the vehicle next morning 20 minutes of driving again on the freeway @ 70 mph dry roads same 2 flashing messages. Park the vehicle. Started vehicle unable to move shifter from park while depressing brake pedal. Flashing message lights appear randomly as well as unable to move shifter out of park. Very…
ODI 10980069
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
On two occassions the power steering suddenly went completely out while on the highway. Since i got the car 2 years ago i have had many issues with the lighting amd electrical. The brake light works when it chooses to even if k done push the brake and with new bulbs it may not work. The headlights do the same. They come on and go off when they choose to. I have replaced bulbs over 20 times in the past 2 years when i…
ODI 11190378
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
I was driving(in motion) on the freeway and the esc service/traction control sensor or light pops on pushes my car into engine reduced power mode that could have caused on coming traffic to rear end me or injure me real bad this must be recalled to be fixed bad i mean asap this needs to bed revised and fixed before someone dies. Also when at stop light this happens to. Omg please im begging you all to get to the…
ODI 10967909
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
When car is at idle the traction control and esc light comes on and causes car to misfire and shake
ODI 11006710
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Car randomly not starting had solenoids replaced and fuel pump. It started a few times then wouldn't start acts like it's going to but not getting enough fuel. Had diagnostic reading done when it was doing this the code reading was vehicle submersion. The mechanic asked if it had ever been flooded like in deep water. Never had been but that was the code reading. He redid diagnostics different codes then came up…
ODI 10956990
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Loss of power steering while driving on city streets. Power steering works for about 5 minutes then it goes out and i get 3 messages on dash back to back powering steering / service esc/ no esc. Power steering does not work at any time during the trip. When car is turned off cycle repeats. *tr
ODI 10944041
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension · Wheels
2012 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to multiple safety defects with vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle has several safety defects including the electric stability control, brakes, sensor lights, steering, suspension, wheels, engine lights, power train. Updated 10/23/2017*js
ODI 11035054
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
This is the second time this happened. I was driving on i-75 in michigan doing 75 miles an hour. Suddenly that esc service, traction control and reduced engine power display showing on the dash. The car started to shake violently. It immediately slowed itself down in heavy traffic. Barely making it off the side of the road without causing an accident. Dealership tells me there's nothing they can do about it.
ODI 10925640
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While in motion more than two dozen times on city streets, on busy highways and while turning in a busy intersection with children in the car. 2012 chevy malibu stops while in motion on the above stated streets, highways and intersections. Read where someone beat on the rear fuse box then car starts so i tried it and it works for a little while but doesnt solve said problem. Checked battery. Battery is good. Check…
ODI 10905936
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Several systems have been affected. The systems affected are the radio controls on the steering wheel, the power steering, the traction control and the rear defrost. There seems to be a short that goes from system to system. Modern chevrolet in winston salem, nc said it was a short in wires on the steering column that was causing this. There are three recalls that would deal with this. The recalls are for steering,…
ODI 10915134
Electronic Stability Control
My chevy malibu 2012 started giving me safety issues, i have had the car for 4 months, i am currently financing the car thru bridgecrest (drive time). I will be in motin going the speed limit on a highway, in the city, on country roads bacially anywhere and the car will shut off and lock down, the key will still be in the "on" position but everything else cuts off as in all lights, the engine, the doors will lock…
ODI 10903493
Electronic Stability Control
In sept 2014 they had to replace the whole steering column and sensors because service esc and traction light was on after twice i took it to the dealership it got fixed and know guess what it's on again.but not all the time is becoming more frequent. I have the powertrain warranty left but they say it is almost always never covered on that and the parts they put on in 2014 the warranty is expired on those. I have…
ODI 10899814
Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the electronic stability control and traction control system warning lights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000. The vin was not provided.
ODI 10881580