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.
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
My son was driving my car down a two lane highway. It had been misting rain and the road was slightly damp... Approaching an intersection he reduced his speed to approx 40 mph. Two cars ahead of him slammed on breaks when the light changed to yellow. This caused a chain reaction... Cars sliding to prevent hitting the first car. My son said that he was breaking very hard when the anti-lock breaks engaged... They…
Crash reported
ODI 10619178
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Started my 2012 chevy malibu up and power steering light came on and also service esc. Car had no power steering. This was after the first night of events i was at. So i drove it to the hotel i was at. Found out when trying to correct the problem that it has a electronic power steering. Drove it to a dealership but they couldn't service it on the weekend. I was 3 hours from my home at an event. So i drove it back to…
ODI 10585372
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Service esc light illuminates when making sharp turns, slowing down on the interstate, as well as breaking in bad weather. After replacing brakes twice and rotors once i scontinue to experience this problem . After a recent inquiry i learned of a recall on "service esc" as well as "traction control".
Crash reported
ODI 11001410
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2012 chevrolet malibu. Consumer wants to be reimbursement for repairs due to recall for vehicle. *ta
ODI 10663892
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
07/2013 service esc msg and symbol came on , dealer unable to find 01/07/2014 same 01/15/2014 again, gm paid half of the repair, because the first time it happen and was notice by dealer, i believe gm should paid the whole cost, as this is a safety issue , effects steering and stabilization of the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10560214
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
My car had had the heads replaced in the first motor it came with then the whole motor replaced before 100k miles now the new motor doesnt barely have 100k miles on it and they are telling me my cylinder 6 isnt holding compression so i'll need another motor eventually! My transmission is leaking , its had a whole new air conditioning unit installed when my motor was replaced because it went out. The speakers on my…
ODI 11144108
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I have had issues with the esc light coming on since buying the car brand new and was told by the dealership nothing was wrong. Now the esc light comes on and the engine light and the traction light. I was told i need a throttle body this car is only 5 years old and is not paid off to have this problem. There has been multiple complaints regarding this issue with malibus in the 2000's this is dangerous because the…
ODI 10972299
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Since i purchased my car in the later part of 2012 (used with 40000mi) i have had several incidents starting with the radio, when i turned on the rear defrost the radio would go to complete static on all stations. While traveling approx. 30mph the service engine light would come on then after stopping the car and restarting the light would go off as well as minimal turning to the right the service esc light would…
ODI 10587697
Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System
When the traction control is engaged when you touch the gas pedal after a complete stop if there is a light coating of moisture on the road surface the vehicle will slide to the right. This happens all of the time. I have brought this issue to the dealers attention and they made note of it. As a result i turn the traction control off as i am afraid an accident may occur. *tr
ODI 10633256