2012 Chevrolet Malibu Traction Control System Problems
- 9
- 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.
What owners report
- traction control · 6 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- various speeds · 4 records
- failure recurred · 4 records
- taken where · 4 records
- where diagnosed · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering column seized while the vehicle was being driven various speeds. Also, the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to be operated after being manually restarted. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted regarding the failure, but received no response. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11051767
Steering · Traction Control System · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering. The vehicle was difficult to maneuver and a loud noise was heard coming from the front driver side wheel. The traction warning indicator illuminated. After several minutes, the vehicle was able to operate normally, but was vibrating. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10946530
Engine · Service Brakes · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving to work and the service traction light control illuminates and then it also read engine power control. The roads were clear and there were no issues with the drive. I was the only person on the highway and no issues. I had to then drive 30-40 miles per hour on the road, even when i drove into town there were cars passing me. Uphill the car went as low as 23 miles per hour. When the car was idle at a…
ODI 10940401
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
Electrical System · Engine · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the traction control and check engine indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure recurred numerous times. While the vehicle was idling, the esc and traction control were off. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the valve spring failed or fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10916495
Engine · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The traction warning light illuminated briefly. In addition, the vehicle stalled without warning and would require multiple attempts to restart. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failures was…
ODI 10860832
Engine · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the low traction, service esc, and low engine power warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle decelerated independently. The failure recurred six times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle cover needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 10822515
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
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