Chevrolet Malibu Traction Control System Problems
- 84
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 10
- Years with records
- 2004–2016
- Stored years
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 84 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- traction control · 61 records
- service traction · 24 records
- failure mileage · 24 records
- stability control · 23 records
- control warning · 21 records
- electronic stability · 21 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 20 |
| 60–100k mi | 20 |
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Traction Control System
I dropped my 2010 malibu ([xxx]) off at matick chevy on 1/10/2020. I called 1/11/2020 and was told there was no charge and it was ready for pick up. That's all i was told. I didn't make it home before the same problem occurred: service traction error light on the dash board and all 3 brake lights are on - when no one is pressing on the brake. The car is in the garage and all 3 brake lights are on - no one is in the…
ODI 11300450
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle unintentionally accelerated and then slowed down. The esc and traction control warning indicators were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to kramer tire ([redacted], virginia beach, va 23464, [redacted]) where the front brakes and rotors were replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where…
ODI 11282857
Electrical System · Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 40 mph, the traction control system warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The contact stated that the failure began approximately a year ago and was worsening. The vehicle was taken to four different independent mechanics, but none of them could resolve the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the…
ODI 11184548
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving 75 mph, the power steering failed. Also, the esc device, power steering, and traction control indicators illuminated. The contact had to use extra strength to steer the vehicle. The contact's parent had to come pick up the contact. The vehicle was not towed. The contact called kelley chevrolet ([redacted], fort wayne, in 46805, [redacted]) and was advised…
ODI 11189718
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. Also, the traction control, electronic stability control, and service power steering warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle became difficult to stop. Griffin chevrolet (11100 w. Metro auto mall, milwalkee, wi) and the manufacturer were…
ODI 11186398
Brake Lights · Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the electronic stability control, electric power steering, and traction control warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The contact felt a strong vibration coming from the steering wheel and the steering wheel frequently seized. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and back on to reset the computer. In addition, the rear brake lights…
ODI 11155886
Brake Lights · Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the brake lights remained illuminated. When the brake pedal was depressed, the brake lights would not illuminate. In addition, the electronic stability control and traction warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11141178
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