2012 Chevrolet Malibu Service Brakes Problems
- 56
- 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 56 stored complaint records:
- 10 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 13 records
- service traction · 9 records
- cruise control · 7 records
- stability control · 7 records
- traction control · 6 records
- slow down · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Service Brakes · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 45 mph, the service esc and service traction warning indicators illuminated. On one occasion, the vehicle did not shift out of the park position. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the brake modulator sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware…
ODI 10716142
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving 65 mph, the steering wheel seized. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guardrail. The air bags deployed. The driver sustained minor cuts, bruises, and wrist injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10703947
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Vehicle has random loss of electronic steering assist, which leaves no power steering. Also service abs, esc and traction warning lights, eps causes vehicles steering wheel to shake without vehicle being in motion. Gm recalled thousands of malibu's in feb. Of 2015 for eps issues but my year is not included. Coincidence? Highly doubtful. Vehicle it's scheduled for diagnosis on wednesday. Car was repaired for an…
ODI 10689751
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Wheels
Was driving in the rain, vehicle does not handle well in inclement weather. Has issue with braking, tires skid. When i hit the gas pedal after a stop, the tires skid. . Recently has a alignment done, and the tires are in very good condition. Thought maybe that was the issue, i was wrong. Vehicle had recent inspection "brakes are in very good condition. Vehicle has had issues since purchase. My family and i were…
ODI 10644500
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Vehicle high mount third brake light failure after 60,000 miles. May affect visibility when stopping. *tr
ODI 10637934
Electrical System · Seat Belts · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and 15v269000 (seat belts). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While…
ODI 10761702
Service Brakes
I got a recall on my car and was told by my dealer, best chevrolet, my vehicle was not on the recall. Then i receive a second notice along with a reimbursement form. I just want you to know i don't feel very comfortable driving around in a car that may be a accident looking for a place to happen. *tr
ODI 10640343
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes
On numerous occasions, when i'm approaching a yellow light and/or a car that's in front of me while only driving approximately 20mph, when i attempt to apply my brakes i have to apply a lot of pressure to get my car to slow down and it honestly feels as though my car isn't going to stop. I would hate to be driving my car one day and my car doesn't stop and i'm involved in a car accident that leaves me severely…
ODI 10626202
Service Brakes
At approximately 9am on aug 18, 2014, the brake system started to fail. Driver noticed that when brakes were applied it make a loud noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. Issue continued for the next few miles where it took an excessive amount of pressure to get the brakes to engage. Pedal goes almost all the way down to the floor to get any braking action. *tr
ODI 10626039
Air Bags · Body · Engine · Service Brakes
My car was involved in an accident where my friend applied the brakes and was forced into hydroplaning into a barrier, another vehicle and a person. My airbags did not deploy as the sensor was not hit nor did the onstar become alerted that the vehicle had been in an accident. After fighting with insurance companies, my car was totaled then declared not totaled, and repaired. I received the notice of a recall much…
Crash reported
ODI 10622589
Service Brakes
Tl - the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes, electrical, etc). The contact stated that the parts to complete the recall repair were not available and the contact was concerned of the safety hazard involved. The contact wanted to know when the parts would become available and stated that it was abnormally long for recall repairs.…
ODI 10616018
Service Brakes
I was reaching out to you because of this recall letter that i received on my car. Recall 13036. I believe that i was sold a lemon. It should not be my responsibility to cont. To make payments on a car that is not at the quality that i believe i was purchasing it at. I would like to see one of two things done. You guys take over the payments until this car can be repaired or i be upgraded to a 2013 at no additional…
ODI 10615228
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number:14v252000 ( electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10626056
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Driving and car had severe electrical problem that caused the car to randomly stall while driving. We lost power steering and power brakes. The instrument panel starting going crazy displaying all lights, saying device esc and the doors locked and unlocked. The engine stalled and transmission started jolting around. The car would not turn back on after turning it off. Took the car to starling chevrolet to get it…
ODI 10614572
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
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) had exceeded the reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated the parts were not available for repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repair.…
Crash reported
ODI 10641318
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on the highway i used the cruise control. I stepped on the brake to slow down but the brake would not release. It frightened me, i stepped on the brake harder it still did not release i had to press off the cruise control button on the console. This happens all the time now. It is an inconvenience and scary. *tr
ODI 10626902
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph and while pressing the brake pedal to slow the vehicle down, the electronic stability control sensor light suddenly illuminated and the brakes failed to engage. The contact indicated that once the esc sensor light turned off the brakes operated as normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to…
ODI 10609607
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the electronic stability control and the service traction warning lights illuminated and the chimes sounded. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred on five occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who re-calibrated the brake pedal pressure sensor. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was…
ODI 10610772
Service Brakes
Was driving on lake shore driving when i had to slow down only to have to push the bakes down to the floor and that should not be. This has happen a lot and i have not had this vehicle for a year yet. Now i'm scared to drive my car. *tr
ODI 10587707
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
Service Brakes
On two separated occasions i have had to make a hard stop. After these stops my brakes become very soft and low. I could not drive on freeways or highways because my brakes were too weak and too low to stop the car at those speeds.. After the first occasion in march, the brakes were unable for a week before they reset to normal use. After the second occasion (happened first week in april 2014) the brakes were unable…
ODI 10587274
Electrical System · Service Brakes
My engine light came on, so i shut the car down and restarted, engine light went off, however when i pulled out of parking space, i noticed a grinding sound coming from the front of my car, then my breaks starting squeaking really bad. Now i constantly hear that sound when starting my car in early mornings, the squeaking is constant. Also my radio and defrost goes in and out, my radio shuts down by itself and then…
ODI 10592655
Service Brakes
When i purchased this vehicle from mac haik chevrolet in 2012 with 30miles on it. It drove great for the first 3 months. Then when i would reverse the car to leave i would here a noise on the right rear of the car. So i took off thinking it was the rain that caused the noise on the brakes. Then sometimes i would hear it when i start slowing down. I took the car to the dealer ship they told me nothing was wrong with…
ODI 10611134
Service Brakes · Steering
Purchased car from ed bozarth on october 12. Within 1 week the brakes were grinding and you had to step on it hard for it to brake. Have changed brake pads and rotors twice within 3 years. Have complained to ed bozarth since i purchased it. I have taken the car to other gm dealerships and complained about the brakes. September 2015 took it to fletcher jones chevrolet and had filed a complain with gm for approval to…
ODI 10778748
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