How many problems does the 2010 CHEVROLET Malibu have?

The 2010 CHEVROLET Malibu currently has 1350 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2010 CHEVROLET Malibu?

The most common problems reported for the 2010 CHEVROLET Malibu are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2010 CHEVROLET Malibu problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2010 CHEVROLET Malibu comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

2010 CHEVROLET Malibu Problems

STEERING

301 complaints

My power steering quit working

Mar 29, 2025

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 30-40 MPH, the power steering assist warning light illuminated. The contact stated while making a left turn, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver and the steering wheel vibrated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Feb 04, 2025

Casi tengo un accident por q mi power steering dejo de funcionar se puso duro y e visto muchos malibu con el mismo problema

Mar 06, 2024

My service esc light and no esc light randomly pop up and I lose power steering in my 2010 malibu. I've heard there are warranties for this but only if your vehicle is at 150000 miles. Mine is at 160k. Ibe changed the torque sensor and motor to power steering. No fix. It seems that if gm knows about this problem, they should be responsible. I can't afford to keep dishing out money on parts that aren't working. Super annoying

Oct 14, 2023

Power Steering and ESC light on

Mar 22, 2023

+ 296 more complaints for this component

AIR BAGS

83 complaints

I was driving down the highway when the passenger side curtain airbags deployed for no reason. Air bag deployment stunned the driver, but fortunately did not cause accident.

May 10, 2025

Connector for airbags sensor wiring has a problem which is address in General Motors document Recall 13040A Dated April 2014. There is a warning on the dash about the airbags not operational. We have never been contacted by General Motors about this problem, but other Chevrolet Malibu owners are have the same problem.

Nov 22, 2024

IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THE AIRBAGS/SIDE AND FRONT ARE DEFECTIVE FOR MY VEHICLE? CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP IN FINDING OUT WHAT I DO NOW...THE VEHICLE AND I WAS INVOLVED IN A WREAK AND I WAS INJURED BADLY AND WAS HOSPITALIZED.....? I WAS TRAVELING ON THE HWY AT POSTED SPEED WHEN I WAS STRUCK...FIRST THE DRIVERS SIDE AND THEN THE L-FENDER AND HOOD...THE VEHICLE THAT HIT ME ROLLED 3 OR 4 TIMES.

Jan 22, 2021

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

I GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT ON 04/08/2020 AND THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY.

Apr 28, 2020

Crash: 1

PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. IF I MOVE PASSENGER SEAT SOMETIMES IT GOES OFF. 37,000 MILES.

Jan 10, 2020

+ 78 more complaints for this component

POWER TRAIN

70 complaints

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate with an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 126,000.

Mar 17, 2023

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift into reverse as needed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed and was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

Jul 27, 2022

SLOW TO ACCELERATE THEN JERKS FORWARD .CAR HAS65000 ON IT NO TRANSMISSION LEAKS PLUS THE TRANSMISSION IS SEALED .NO DIP STICK TO CHECK LEVEL.DEALER SAID THAT'S BECAUSE IT'S A SEALED UNIT.THEY ASLO SAID L DONT HAVE TO CHANGE IT JUST YET.LOW MILES.HOWEVER I'VE HEARD THIS YEARS TRANSMISSION ARE VERY BAD.

Dec 06, 2020

I WOULD BE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD START TO SHAKE AND THE POWER WOULD DROP TO 20 MPH. THIS WOULD HAPPEN ANYTIME, ANY WHERE. TURN VEHICLE OFF SIT. A COUPLE OF MINUTES AND WOULD BE OK TO DRIVE FOR AWHILE. IF HAPPENS NO MATTER WHAT TYPE OF AREA DRIVING. HIGHWAY CITY OR EVEN PARKING LOT. CAN NOT FIND PROBLEM WITH ANYTHING. NEED IMMEDIATE HELP WITH PROBLEM. COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT AND DEATH ON A BUSY HIGHWAY OR ROADWAY.

Aug 14, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED GEARS INDEPENDENTLY WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF CONSUMER STATED SAME THING HAPPENED WITH THE TRANSMISSION.*JB

Apr 01, 2020

+ 65 more complaints for this component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

68 complaints

The headlights will repeatedly stop working. I got both headlight bulbs replaced and two months later the passenger side low beam light was flickering. it would sometimes come back on if a bump in the road was hit or if it was tapped then it went out completely. This is very costly and unsafe to be driving at night with. It is most likely a problem with the headlight assembly. I have had the vehicle inspected multiple times and there was not anything reported to me. I can not afford to keep spending hundreds of dollars over and over again on the same issue. This is a continuous issue that I have seen in many other Chevy malibus and this needs to be fixed immediately.

Oct 23, 2023

The issue is that there are times when the brake lights kick on when I’m not braking and they stay on and when I brake they turn off. I’m at risk and so are the people who drive in back of me. The lights kick on and they don’t know when I’m actively braking. I took it to the Merle stone a year ago now and they “fixed it” but it still occurred. No warning lamps/lights. It was my moms car before it became mine and she’s told me that when she drove it, it was already happening before it was gifted to me so I can’t pinpoint exactly when it started happening. I’ve searched the internet and I’ve came upon stories of other people with this same make and model have the same issue. I currently don’t that the invoice of when they “fixed” the issue but I could always contact the Merle stone and get a copy emailed (hopefully) if needed.

Sep 28, 2023

The component that has malfunctioned or failed is the pigtail for the low beam headlight on the driver side. The safety issue is that I am driving with one headlight reducing the visibility of the road. The problem has been reproduced because this is the second time that I had to change the headlights. The vehicle was not inspected by the manufacturer, police, or Insurance representative because the price would have been more than $300. There are no warning lamps or messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to failure. It occurred two years ago. And once again this year.

Oct 02, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD FLASH WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ESC AND TCM SERVICE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.

May 04, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD FAIL TO ILLUMINATE AS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SPITZER CHEVROLET (33 E AURORA RD, NORTHFIELD, OH 44067) WHO ATTACHED THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE BCM WITH A SPACER AND APPLIED DI-ELECTRIC LUBRICANT TO THE BCM AND HARNESS CONNECTOR HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE SAME FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,281.

Apr 26, 2021

+ 63 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

55 complaints

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the instrument cluster went blank and became inoperable. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Jan 22, 2024

Since sometime in 2016, these warning messages came on the dash periodically after hitting a bump - Service Traction, Service ESC, ESC off, Eng Power Reduced. The engine light stayed on. The car then ran slowly. After stopping and pulling off again, the car jerked forward. This could be dangerous in traffic! At first, I was told by a mechanic that my gas petal sensor needed to be replaced. After each of the 3 replacements, the problem seemed to be solved. But after a while, the warning messages would return after hitting another bump. The engine light would again stay on. Now, these warning messages come on every time I drive the car, with the engine light staying on. The same problems while driving still occur. A second mechanic advised me to put in this complaint, saying the problem was well-known to Chevrolet. He diagnosed it as being caused by water getting into a poor connection between the wire safety harness and the computer. The machine at AutoZone gave this assessment of the problem - "The ECH has detected that the APP sensor 1 and APP sensor 2 disagree more than 4.5 percent for less than 1 second. Probable cause: 1. Poor electrical connection. 2. Failed APP sensor." When I took the vehicle to a Chevrolet dealer in July 2016, they were unable to fix the problem. It would be really wonderful if this serious problem was the subject of a safety recall and was fixed for all affected drivers!

Jan 24, 2023

Just Replaced Fuel Pump, Passenger Headlight Randomly Goes Out, Top Break Light Randomly Goes Out, Had To Replace Wiper Motor, & Fuel Pump Relay Wire Faulty. Wiring To Fuse Boxes Seem To Be Loose. Dealership or Any Other Certified Tech Will Listen or Touch To Fix The Car When Everything Is Working.

Dec 19, 2022

When I bought the car in December of 2018 the car only had 42,000 miles on it. I had two incidences where the anti theft system went off locking me out of the car. The second time the vehicle had to be towed back to the dealership. Fast forward to 2022 and the car only has 77,000 miles on it and in the past three months the anti theft system has gone off in this car more than ten times. I recently went to a Chevrolet dealership and had them recut keys from the vin number.

Jun 01, 2022

Car will not start. There is a recall for this, but my car seems not to be included. Turn the key over and over....battery is good....will not start.....after 50 or so tries, occasionally it will start, but when you get to your destination, you have to pray it will start again. Sometimes it will....most times it won't. This is a problem with a recall. Dealership will not fix it under the recall without the car being on the list. A little help from y'all would certainly help me. I'm 73, retired, on fixed income. Cannot afford to pay a Dealership to fix this when it is a known problem. Please help....

Apr 27, 2022

+ 50 more complaints for this component

STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

42 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN WITH THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, SHE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE CONTACT STATED SHE WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE GEAR AFTER 2 HOURS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE CONTROL MODULE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Sep 14, 2020

WE HAVE REPLACED THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) TORQUE SENSOR TWICE, WITH DIFFERING BRANDS (AC DELCO, AND CAN'T REMEMBER THE OTHER). SINCE IT'S AN ISSUE WITH THE EPS, THE TRACTION CONTROL IS OUT/DISABLED AS WELL. THE CAR FEELS LIKE IT COULD BE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE, CONSIDERING IT'S A FULL SIZE SEDAN AND THE OPERATOR IS 115LBS WITH HER CHILDREN IN THE CAR. IT'S EXCEPTIONALLY DIFFICULT TO STEER AT SLOWER SPEEDS, AND ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE PARKED. THE DEALERSHIP SHE BOUGHT IT FROM, NOR THE LOCAL CHEVY DEALERSHIP WILL TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHE CAN'T AFFORD TO SINK EVEN MORE MONEY INTO THE CAR. THIS IS RATHER OUTRAGEOUS CONSIDERING THE CAR IS NORMALLY MAINTAINED AND THE DEALERSHIP SHE BOUGHT IT FROM WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE AS SHE HAD BROUGHT IT TO THEIR SERVICE CENTER (DUE TO PURCHASED WARRANTY AT THE TIME) WHERE WHATEVER-THEY-DID RESET THE LIGHT, BUT THE ISSUE RECURRED LATER ON. DATE GIVEN IS APPROXIMATELY THE MONTH ISSUES BEGAN TO GET SIGNIFICANTLY WORSE. THE ISSUE STARTED QUITE SOME TIME AGO. THIS HAS NOT RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT STRICTLY DUE TO THE OPERATORS OVER-ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION. MILEAGE I REPORT IS APPROXIMATE, BUT CERTAINLY WAS LOWER THAN THE NUMBER GIVEN WHEN IT BEGAN. *TR

Jun 26, 2020

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, IN A CURVE, THE POWER STEERING QUIT WORKING, THE WHEELS TURNED STRAIGHT AND I HAD TO SLAM ON MY BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING THE BARRIER WALL. AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTING IT, THE POWER STEERING BEGAN WORKING AGAIN. THE POWER STEERING NOW QUITS WORKING AFTER A MILE OF DRIVING, ONLY TO START WORKING AGAIN AFTER A RESTART OF THE ENGINE. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR AROUND 20,000 MILES.

Mar 24, 2020

WHEN I STARTED THE CAR THE STEERING WHEEL TWITCHES ON ITS OWN AND WHEN I'M DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL GETS STIFF AND IT SAYS SERIVCE ESC/POWERSTEERING.

Mar 17, 2020

ON THE DASH POWER STEERING WARNING COMES ON ALONG WITH SERVICE ESC THEN ESC IS OFF. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING WHILE DRIVING. THE POWER STEERING WILL CUT OFF.. ALSO OF I'M IDLE THE STEERING WHEEL WILL START JERKING BY ITS SELF

Feb 21, 2020

+ 37 more complaints for this component

SERVICE BRAKES

36 complaints

Brake lights come on as soon as you start the car.Go off when press the brake pedal.Its like they are reversed or something.

Jun 20, 2023

Brake lights stay on when not even pressing the brake pedal. This causes cruise control to shut off too. Sometimes "Service ESC" and "Traction Control" light will come on randomly too. Had taken it to Chevy dealership multiple times to have this issue fixed but problems seems to come back after a few months.

May 16, 2023

THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR KEEPS FAILING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE IN MOTION, RESULTING IN FAILED CRUISE CONTROL AND REVERSING MY BRAKE LIGHTS. WHEN THE SENSOR FAILS, THE CRUISE AUTOMATICALLY TURNS OFF, LIKE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PUSHED. WHILE ACTIVELY IN MOTION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL TURN ON AS IF THE PEDAL IS ENGAGED, HOWEVER THE BRAKE LIGHTS TURN OFF WHILE ACTIVELY BRAKING THE MOVING VEHICLE. THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WILL BE TRIGGERED AND SAYS "SERVICE ESC" WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR FAILS. MY LOCAL CHEVORLET DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN AWARE OF THE ISSUE SINCE THE SUMMER OF 2017, AND WILL NOT FIX IT. A COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH CHEVORLET DIRECTLY IN JULY 2019, AND WAS PROMPTLY DISREGARDED. THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED OVER 5 TIMES SINCE 2017.*DT

Apr 07, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE BUT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE TRAC START WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (TURNER CHEVROLET 1800 ALABAMA AVE 14, SELMA, AL 36703) WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SENOR WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 57,131.

Aug 27, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HIS SON WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN HIS BRAKES LIGHT WERE ILLUMINATED WITH THE STABILITY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER (RON NORRIS BUICK GMC1350 S WASHINGTON AVE, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780) FOR A DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIRS. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS A REPLACEMENT STABILITY CONTROL MODULE. HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THIS FAILURE. THE CONTACT'S DAD WAS REFERENCING THIS FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Feb 06, 2020

+ 31 more complaints for this component

ENGINE

29 complaints

You can be driving down the road and the car randomly loses speed and all the dash lights come on. Traction Control. Engine power reduced, ABS Brake light comes on. How is this problem not a recall yet? So many people have reported it and nothing has been done about it! Driving down the freeway is TERRIFYING and DANGEROUS! What is Chevrolet waiting for? A few serious accidents first? We already replaced the fuel pump and the timing chain!

Jul 30, 2023

The contact's mother owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. Additionally, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The mechanic informed the contact that the failure was common and referred him to a dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed the failure and provided the contact with an estimate for the repair. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the contact with the same information as the dealer. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.

Jan 09, 2023

I received a reduced power error,my car slowed to very low speed...I reserched the error message but it only have 2016-18 models with this problem...apparently 2010's have it as well,but there are no recalls or anything concerning the 2010 chevy malibu LTZ.

Aug 02, 2021

MY CAR WAS MAKING WEIRD NOISE UNDER THE HOOD. I HAVE MAINTAINED MY CAR VERY WELL. COME TO FIND OUT THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE AND SMASHED ALL THE VALVES. THE MECHANIC SAID BECAUSE OF IT BEING IN A PLASTIC MECHANISM, THAT'S A PROBLEM AND A BAD DESIGN ON CHEVROLET'S PART. I HAVE SEEN AND HEARD MANY OTHER PEOPLE SAYING THE SAME HAPPENED TO THEM. WHY HASN'T THIS BEEN RECALLED YET?

Oct 21, 2020

PULLED MY 2010MALIBU OUT OF GARAGE AND 15 MINUTES LATER TRIED TO PUT BACK IN GARAGE BUT ONLY HEARD CLICK, CLICK. HAVE TAKEN CAR TO SEVERAL AUTO SHOPS AND ALL SAID ENGINE IS LOCKED UP AND NEED A NEW ENGINE.

Mar 10, 2020

+ 24 more complaints for this component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

28 complaints

The blinker level does not automatically shut off after the turn is preformed. It never has. Yes it can be inspected if asked. Because of this fault, people driving behind me have thought I am turning and have attempted to go around my vehicle, almost causing collision on several occasions. This puts myself, my passengers, and the other vehicle in immediate danger. As well as the vehicle behind the one attempting to go around my vehicle. Yes it has been reproduced by multiple car repair shops. There is never a time that the turn lever has worked properly. When talking to the previous owner, he indicated that he also had the same problem since he purchased the vehicle. Many online vehicle specific forums have owners who talk about having the same problem and the accidents they've gotten in due to it. There are no warning lights. The blinker stays active as well as the dash light indicating the blinker is still on. The date indicated was the most recent it happened and almost caused an accident.

Jun 12, 2025

The shift lever does not want to release from park. I cant get it to go into drive. Traction light comes on and overrides cruise control. Refer to recall dated 5/14/2014 #14V252000 or GM recall 13036. It is in for repair now. Almost $500 for repair.

Feb 14, 2025

The front doors on the car lock and unlock them selves and often you have to climb into the backseat from the front seat to exit the car. This is a serious danger if you were in an accident or the car was on fire. Hi I am [XXX] and it’s almost impossible for me to climb over the seats the way the cockpit is made. When the car locks itself it’s impossible to unlock the car using the door locks inside by pulling them up or using the key in the drivers door nothing works. The car can be completely locked and hours later maybe the next day the drivers door will be open on its own. This is happened several times in the rain soaking the driver seat. The only way to unlock the doors if they lock on their own it’s to play with a key fob pressing lock unlock maybe 100 times and you might get lucky and it unlocks. I spent three days once before I could enter my car using the key fob as I explained earlier. The door came open one time while the car was going forward and luckily I was in a Walmart parking lot or there’s no telling what would’ve happened. When the car was shifted into drive the door locks clicked down but that still did not stop the door from opening. I purchased the car two months ago for $7000 and the dealer is going to do nothing they stressed as is. I have read online there are thousands of these complaints for the same thing and GM has not acknowledged the problem to date. Complaints I have read also stated they have done different repairs to the doors which are quite costly but they were to no avail. This seems like a very serious and dangerous problem being trapped inside a car especially in Florida where I live and the temperatures in a car can reach 140 degrees. If the car is running you can’t even exit the back doors once you crawl over the seats it has to be shut off. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Aug 08, 2024

My brake lights are always on as if I am riding the brakes (which I am not) and when I apply the brakes they turn off. I also get a warning to service traction control and ESC. I understand that GM had a recall for this and the repair work was done on this vehicle but people are complaining that the repair is only temporary and the problem returns. I don't think I should have to pay for this to be repaired as it is a know problem with many GM cars, not just Malibu. The vehicle is useless as it is because it will definitely cause a accident.

Oct 30, 2023

Transmission went out at 88740 miles. Paid over $3000 for it and there are still issues. This car is junk. I feel chevy should have repair all these issues on this car. Now it's the throttle body and transmission issues. It's non stop issues. I Baby this car out of fear to no avail.

Aug 19, 2023

+ 23 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

24 complaints

Passenger side low beam headlight wiring harness connector keeps melting even after replacement. Noticed online that many owners are experiencing the same issue. Replaced harness multiple times and same issue reoccurs after two to three weeks of use.

Jun 10, 2023

LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS KEEP GOING OUT, NO MATTER HOW MUCH I GET THEM FIXED. I CAN BANG ON THE FRONT END AND SOMETIMES THEY'LL COME ON, BUT SOMETIMES NOT. TIRED IF REPLACING AND OR FIXING THEM, EVERY FEW MONTHS! ALSO MY SVC TIRE MONITOR LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND SAY LOW TIRE PRESSURE AND MY TIRES ARE NOT LOW......

Oct 13, 2020

BOTH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS KEEPS GOING OUT I CHANGED BOTH HARNESS 4 TIMES AND THEY KEEP COMING ON AND GOING OFF. ALSO WINDOW BRAKE LIGHT LIGHTS UP WHEN IT WANTS TO WHEN I PRESS THE BRAKE AND BOTH FRONT DOOR SPEAKERS KEEPS COMING ON AND GOING OFF. SOMETIMES THE SWITCH ON DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL LOCK/UNLOCK DOORS AND SOMETIMES IT WANT. AT THIS POINT I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE ISSUE IS THAT'S CAUSING THIS MY MECHANIC THINKS IT'S AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE THAT'S CAUSING ALL OF THIS. ALSO KEY FOB STOPPED WORKING SO I CHANGED THE BATTERY STILL DIDN'T WORK TOOK TO SEE IF MAYBE IT NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED BUT WAS TOLD ONCE AGAIN MY CAR HAS SOME ELECTRICAL ISSUES.

Aug 08, 2020

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY PASSENGER AND DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHTS FOR THE 5TH TIME IN THE LAST 3 YEARS. JUST REPLACED THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT LAST WEEK AND EXACTLY A WEEK LATER, IT IS BACK OUT ON THE SAME SIDE, 6TH TIME. IN THE PAST, I'VE HAD BOTH REPLACED WHEN ONE BLOWS OUT BECAUSE OF HOW YOU HAVE ACCESS THE HEADLIGHTS, THE CAR REPAIR SHOPS CHARGES ME $180 AND UP. IMAGINE ME HAVING TO DOING THIS THAT MUCH BECAUSE IT IS MANDATORY TO GET REPAIRED. I CAN NOT DRIVE WITH ONE HEADLIGHT OR NONE. ONE BLOWS AND A FEW MONTHS LATER THE OTHER BLOWS OR THE SAME. IT IS HARD TO TELL EXACTLY AT WHAT POINT IT HAPPENS BECAUSE AT TIMES YOU JUST DON'T KNOW IT IS OUT UNTIL SOMEONE CALLS YOU OR A KIND DRIVER LET'S YOU KNOW. I FOUND OUT THIS LAST TIME BY PULLING INTO MY GARAGE AND SEEING THE DIM GLARE ON THE FRONT WALL AS I WAS PULLING IN. THERE ARE LOTS OF OTHERS WITH THIS PROBLEM IN THE GOOGLE SEARCH FOR A RESOLUTION. PEOPLE HAVE TRIED SEVERAL OPTIONS FOR REPAIRS AND NO LUCK. THIS MUST BE RECALLED. THE 2010 CHEVY MALIBU DESIGN TO REPAIR THE HEADLIGHT MAKES IT HIGHLY INCONVENIENT FOR MY POCKETS DUE TO THE COST OF LABOR. MANY SHOPS HAVE REFUSED SERVICING ME BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT OF TIME IT TAKES TO GET TO THE HEADLIGHT BY TAKING OFF THE BUMPER AND THE NUMBER OF SCREWS TO BE REMOVED ETC. I HAVE HAD TO MISS WORK, GO IN LATE OR LEAVE EARLY TO GET MY HEADLIGHT/S REPLACED. TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE AND UNLUCKY BEING AN OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE.

Apr 02, 2020

REPEATING HEADLAMP FAILURE. BULBS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES IN PAST YEAR. BOTH BULBS (DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES) HAVE BEEN REPLACED DURING SERVICE THOUGH ONLY ONE HAD FAILED, IN HOPES OF EXTENDING TIME BETWEEN THE NEXT REQUIRED SERVICE. HEADLAMP BULB REPLACEMENT ON THIS VEHICLE IS COMPLEX, REQUIRING REMOVAL OF THE FRONT-END/BUMPER ASSEMBLY TO ACCESS THE LAMP ASSEMBLY, USUALLY REQUIRING BODY SHOP EXPERTISE AND COST (>$200+) VERSUS A QUICK DIY JOB OR LOCAL SERVICE MECHANIC. INTERNET SEARCHES INDICATE MANY CUSTOMERS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS, POINTING TO A FAILED DESIGN BY CHEVROLET WITH THE DAYLIGHT RUNNING TIME CIRCUITRY CAUSING HIGH CURRENTS LEADING TO HIGH TEMPERATURES AND OVERHEATING/MELTING/DEFORMED CONNECTORS, PIGTAIL AND WIRING COMPONENTS. A VEHICLE WITHOUT TWO WORKING HEADLAMPS IS AN OPERATIONAL, CITATIONAL AND SAFETY HAZARD, THUS DISABLING THE VEHICLE. THIS DESIGN PROBLEM MUST BE ADDRESSED BY RECALL.

Mar 30, 2020

+ 19 more complaints for this component

STRUCTURE

24 complaints

I WAS GOING TO WORK , WHEN I ARRIVED AT WORK MY DRIVER FRONT DOOR WAS STUCK SHUT IT WOULD NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE . I HAD TO CRAWL OVER CONSOLE TO GET OUT OF CAR THRU PASSENGER SIDE, AND NOW I HAVE TO GET IN IT TO DRIVE IT FROM PASSENGER SIDE.

Aug 17, 2020

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WON'T OPEN. THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN USING EITHER THE INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES. THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE AND I CAN USUALLY GET IT WORKING BY OPENING THE DOOR WINDOW AND MANUALLY LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DOOR WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY PULLING AND RELEASING THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE. SOMEHOW THIS REESTABLISHES THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AND IT WILL OPEN. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD.

Jan 31, 2020

FRONT DOOR LOCKS MECHANISM SEIZES PREVENTING THEM FROM OPENING EITHER FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, OCCUPANTS WILL BE TRAPPED. I HAD TO CHANGE BOTH FRONT DOORS AT 5 YEARS OF LIFE AND THEN AGAIN AT 8 (DRIVERS). BOTH TIMES ORIGINAL OEM PARTS. INVOICES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Jan 22, 2020

DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR FAILED TO OPEN BACK IN AUGUST 2015, FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WILL NOW NOT OPEN AS OF 5/30/19. SO AS OF RIGHT NOW, NEITHER FRONT DOOR WILL OPEN. PULLED INTO A PARKING GARAGE AND TRIED EXITING THRU THE PASSENGER SIDE ( LIKE I HAVE THE LAST 3+ YEARS) AND DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. HAD TO CLIMB OUT THRU THE BACKSEAT.

May 30, 2019

DOOR LOCKS DON'T UNLOCK THE DOORS TRAPPING OCCUPANTS INSIDE THE CAR. MANUAL OR ELECTRICAL DON'T WORK. MODULES ARE DEFECTIVE, AND MANUAL LOCK PULL DOES NOT WORK EITHER. VEHICLE COULD BE RUNNING OR NOT RUNNING-STILL DOES NOT WORK. IF YOU ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW AND TRY THE OUTSIDE HANDLE, STILL DOES NOT WORK. SOLENOID, IN THE DOORS MAKE A SOUND LIKE THE DOORS UNLOCK, BUT THEY DON'T. MAYBE ONE IN THE BACK WILL WORK, BUT VERY DIFFICULT TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. YOUR STUCK WITH NO OPTIONS TO GET OUT. THIS IS A VERY SEVER SAFTY ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESS. TRIED TO BUT THE CAR IN DRIVE, AND BACK INTO PARK AND TURN OFF THE CAR MULTIPLE TIMES WITH NO LUCK. TRIED TO ROCK THE DOOR LOCK SWITCH DOES NOT HELP. BELIEVE THE MODULES ARE DEFECTIVE. DOOR PULLS FOR UNLOCKING THE DOORS SHOULD STILL WORK, EVEN IF THE POWER WAS LOST. THEY DO NOT. TRIED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AND STATIONARY. BECAUSE I WAS STUCK IN THE CAR, I WENT AROUND THE BLOCK WONDERING IF IT WAS A CHARGING PROBLEM. IT'S NOT, AFTER GOING AROUND THE BLOCK AND PULLING BACK INTO THE DRIVE WAY, THEY STILL DID NOT WORK. WHEN CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND TRIED TO UNLOCK THE DOORS STILL DID NOT WORK. HAD TO CHECK THE BACK DOOR AND FOUND IT FINALLY WORKED. HAD TO CRAWL OVER THE FRONT SEAT AND CRAWLED OUT THAT WAY. WAS STUCK IN THE CAR FOR 25 MIN. COULD NOT DO ANYTHING.

Oct 31, 2018

+ 19 more complaints for this component

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

22 complaints

PUT CAR IN GEAR. THE BUTTON STAYS IN AND KEY WON'T COME OUT. THE CAR ISN'T ENGAGED SO IT CAN MOVE ON IT'S OWN. *TR

May 16, 2020

POWER STEERING OFF WILL APPEAR ON DASH WITH EACH OFF LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT OFF.

Feb 17, 2020

IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY. ENGINE POWER WOULD REDUCE AND THE SERVICE ESC LIGHT AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON. ENGINE WOULD RUN ROUGH AND THE CAR WAS NOT ABLE TO GO FASTER THAN 30 MPH. AS SOON AS THE LIGHT CAME ON THE SPEED WOULD DECREASE. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF TRAFFIC GOING 60 MPH WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I HAD TO MOVE OVER TWO LANES IN HEAVY TRAFFIC GOING 30 MPH.

Mar 18, 2019

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THEN ON THE DASH IT SAID "ENGINE POWER REDUCED" ALONG WITH "SERVICE ESC". ENGINE WOULD RUMBLE SO I HAD TO PULL OVER ON THE HIGHWAY. HAD TO CUT ENGINE OFF A FEW TIME UNTIL THE DASH CLEARED BUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED.

Nov 19, 2018

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON AND THE MESSAGE "SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL" DISPLAYS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THIS PROBLEM IS PART OF A RECALL IN 2014 THAT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY OR MAY NOT WORK. I GOT A FOLLOW NOTICE THAT STATED THAT EVEN THOUGH THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM THE "BRAKE " LIGHT ISSUE COULD COME BACK AND THEY WOULD FIX IT FOR UP TO 10 YEARS. CHEVY STATES THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT IS A DIFFERENT ISSUE AND HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE RECALL.

Jul 16, 2018

+ 17 more complaints for this component

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

19 complaints

Power Steering Randomly Goes off taking the Traction Control with it. Terrible for the snow roads to have. Have to life the steering wheel slightly when starting to the car get it to work. Steering Angle Sensor or Torque Position Sensor Maybe??

Dec 16, 2025

I lost power steering while driving, making the wheel hard to turn. While the car is idle, the steering wheel shakes. Also “ESC” pops on on the dashboard.

Nov 06, 2025

Steering not working correctly it is ver hard to turn steering wheel. Cluster lights went out so dashboard lights do not work, brake lights not working seems to be electrical problems with the vehicle

Dec 29, 2024

after starting car, orange triangle indicator light came on (traction control I believe) and Message: "eng reduction loss of power steering, drove to Midas for oil change a couple miles away with manual steering(more difficult that my 61 Pontiac Tempest). I turned car off and immediately restarted and power steering was restored, car was fine driving home after oil change. In addition, I've owned the car about two months and have put on around 4,000 miles(Drove it back from Arizona), I've already had the thermostat replaced in S. Dakota, fuel pump replaced in Wisconsin and exhaust manifold in Michigan.

May 13, 2023

The power steering system stops working when it’s cold. There are no warning signs prior to it malfunctioning. When I get it towed to be seen or bring an mechanic to check out the problem it is always resolved before they can inspect it. This is unsafe because there is no warning and it comes and goes with no consistency. I could drive for 30 minutes without a problem and then it stops working or I could get in the car and it stops working within 5 minutes.This could easily cause an accident.

Nov 08, 2022

+ 14 more complaints for this component

WHEELS

18 complaints

RIM LEAKS AIR. THERE ARE AIR LEAKS AT THE STEEL SEAMS WHERE THE HUB SPOKES ARE WELDED. IN THESE AREAS, THERE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE ANY WELDING DONE AT ALL.

Nov 09, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TPMS WARNING LIGHT KEPT RANDOMLY ILLUMINATING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT AIR WAS LEAKING FROM ALL FOUR TIRES. A MECHANIC INSPECTED THE TIRES AND STATED THAT THE FACTORY RIMS WHEEL WELLS FRACTURED INTERNALLY AND WERE PREMATURELY DETERIORATING. THE MECHANIC RECOMMENDED THAT ALL FOUR RIMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO RECOMMENDATION. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,824.

Aug 12, 2016

I HAVE HAD 2 OF MY STEEL RIM GET CRACKS IN THEME IS THERE A RECALL ON THEME, I ALSO HAD 5 WHEEL LUGS ON THE LEFT FRONT BREAK AND 7 ON THE RIGHT NOT FROM OVER TIGHTENING WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THATS WHAT THEY TOLD ME AT THE TIME I HAD 1 ON EACH SIDE BROKEN THEY I HAD THEME REPAIR EM AND 3 WEEKS LATER I HAD 2 ON ONE SIDE 1 SIDE BRAKE I REPLACED THE WHEEL HUBS.

May 07, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIMS WERE CRACKING AND THE TIRES WERE LOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS LOW DUE TO THE CRACKED RIM. THE RIM WAS REPLACED TWICE. THE RIM WAS PURCHASED FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

May 04, 2016

2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU MANUFACTURER STEEL WHEEL ARE DEFECTED, AND CHEVROLET GM WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE MOLDING OF THE STEEL, AT A COST OF $233.84 FROM THE DEALERS TO REPLACE. CUSTOMER SERVICE SEND ME TO BELLAMY STRICKLAND IN MCDONOUGH, GA AND THEY ALSO FOUND THE CRACK IN THE STEEL RIM. THERE ARE MANY CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, DATED AS FAR BACK AS 2008 FROM CONSUMERS. THIS WILL BE THE SECOND STEEL RIM I WILL NEED TO REPLACE AT MY EXPENSE. THIS IS A HAZARDOUS AND DANGEROUS FOR THE OWNER/DRIVER AND THE PUBLIC.

Jan 29, 2016

+ 13 more complaints for this component

SEATS

17 complaints

DRIVERS SEAT FRAME HAS BROKE IN 2 PLACES CAUSING THE SEAT TO BE UNSTABLE.

Nov 14, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED ITSELF. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CONTACT DIDN'T KNOW WHAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.

Sep 15, 2017

Fire: 1

SEAT FRAME WELDS ARE BROKEN, BOTTOM FRONT RIGHT SIDE TUBE ON DRIVERS SEAT.

May 12, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SMOKE ODOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEATED SEAT ELEMENT BURNED A HOLE INTO THE SEAT FABRIC AND THE BACK OF THE CONTACT'S SWEATER. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MODULE AND THE DRIVER SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

Apr 06, 2016

Fire: 1

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH THE DRIVER SIDE HEATING SEAT ACTIVATED, THERE SUDDENLY WAS A BURNING ODOR. THE DRIVER DISCOVERED AT BURNT HOLE IN THE BACK AREA OF THE DRIVER SEAT. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. UPDATED 05/11/16*LJ *TR

Mar 10, 2016

Fire: 1

+ 12 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES

16 complaints

This is in reference to GM Recall Number: 13036 - I noticed that from time to time the service traction warning comes on, service esc warning comes on, my cruise control stops working suddenly. I didn't think anything of it until I finally noticed my brake lights were illuminated in my back window without my foot being on the brake pedal. I replaced the sensor on the brake pedal hoping that would fix it and it did not. I looked up my VIN for active recalls and for some reason it's saying there are none. This is clearly the recall that is listed. I'm worried I'll be driving and someone may either rear end me or get confused thinking I'm braking when I am not. Very unsafe. I'm just unsure what to do. Any help would be appreciated as I need a vehicle and can't be without one.

Dec 22, 2024

My 2010 Chevy Malibu randomly started having electrical problems a few weeks ago. My gauge cluster lights will not turn on and I cannot see my blinkers or other information I need in the gauge cluster. The gauge cluster lights wont come on so I cannot see how fast i am going at night. The brake lights illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed. The car is difficult to get out of park. After researching the problems I found that GM has issued recalls for the BCM on Chevrolet Malibus recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012. I then contacted my local chevy dealership and they told me my vehicles VIN does not fall under the recall they issued so I would have to pay to have the problems addressed. I explained to the dealership that this is a well known issue and how unsafe that it is and they then told me “There is nothing we do about it.”. I do not feel safe driving the vehicle and I feel that these issues that it is having will put my life at risk and others because these malfunctions will obviously increase the risk of a crash. I feel that it is wrong to have a customer pay for repairs on a part of a vehicle that has recalls and is a crucial safety component.

Jan 19, 2024

THE BRAKES ARE DOING THE SAME THING THAT WAS RECALLED AND REPAIRED BACK IN 2014. THEY ARE ILLUMINATING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND TURN OFF WHILE I HIT THE BRAKES. I HAVE BEEN PULLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES AND CANNOT GET MY CAR INSPECTED WITHOUT GETTING THIS CORRECTED. I HAVE BOUGHT SEVERAL PARTS TRYING TO REPAIR THIS BUT THE PARTS ARE NOT CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. CRUISE CONTROL, STABILITY CONTROL AND SEVER OTHER FUNCTIONS ARE NOT WORKING EITHER ALL OF THEM ARE RELATED TO THE SAME RECALL ISSUED BACK IN 2014. IS THERE ANY KIND OF WARRANTY ON THE RECALL THAT WAS REPAIRED?

Aug 20, 2022

I purchased the car for my mother on 10/20/2015 from Mike Savoie Chevrolet in Troy, MI. At the time I had a concern because there was a message being displayed on the car “Service ESC”, I was informed by the dealer that it was a false message and there was no issue with the car, we should just disregard but if we had any problems to let him know moving forward. At that time we did not have issues with anything else. There was about 80,000 miles on the odometer when we bought it, there are only about 95,300 now. Recently the brake lights have been coming on when the brakes are not applied, we have taken the car to a mechanic three times for this issue but he has been unable to duplicate it, as a result he felt that the brake pedal sensor was at fault and replaced it, but the issue still exists, a wasted $200! My 17 year old grandson is now using the car, the issue occurred again today and I discovered that this issue may be associated with a recall which also includes the “Service ESC” message which has been on the car since I bought it. However, when I enter the VIN it shows no open recalls. Apparently it was not fixed and the dealer should have fixed it before I bought it or I should have been notified of the recall. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT MY GRANDSON’S SAFETY AND WILL NEED TO SWITCH MY CAR WITH HIM SO THAT HE CAN BE AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE! Not only do the brake lights come on when not applied, but you need to tap the brake to turn them off at that point other drivers are not aware that the brake is being applied. Taking the car back to the repairman today. Please help. Thank you very much for your time and attention to this matter.

May 04, 2022

THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING PUSHED. THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PUSHED. THIS HAS BEEN AN ON GOING PROBLEM AND WE ONLY REALIZE IT STILL EXISTS WHEN ONE OF OUR FAMILY IS FOLLOWING THE 2010 MALIBU IN ANOTHER CAR. WE HAD BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN TO A CHEVROLET SERVICE CENTER IN THE PAST AND WERE CHARGED FOR A "REPAIR". WHEN WE AGAIN NOTICED THE PROBLEM WE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE INTO A FIRESTONE SERVICE CENTER AND THEY CHARGED US FOR A "REPAIR". WE JUST NOTICED THE PROBLEM AGAIN AND NOW ARE AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. A SEARCH OF THE VIN SHOWS NO UNREPAIRED RECALLS SO WE ARE NOT SURE IF THE ORIGINAL OWNER HAD ALREADY BROUGHT IT IN (WE ARE THE SECOND OWNER) OR IF THIS PARTICULAR VIN WAS NOT THOUGHT TO BE AFFECTED. REGARDLESS, IT SOUNDS LIKE A KNOWN PROBLEM AND WE ARE HOPING NOT TO HAVE TO PAY A THIRD TIME AND THEN STILL HAVE AN ISSUE. PLEASE LET US KNOW OUR OPTIONS. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.

Dec 06, 2020

+ 11 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

15 complaints

THE POWER STEERING CONTROL LOCKS UP THE STEERING SYSTEM. THE BRAKES PULSATES WHEN STOPPING CAUSE LOSING TRACTION. ESC CONTROL IS OFF. MAKING THE VEHICLE NOT DRIVE-ABLE.

Dec 31, 2019

BRAKE LIGHTS CONSTANTLY STAY ON 24/7. SERVICE ESC,TRACITION, AND SVC TIRE MONITOR LIGHTS STAY ON DASH. INTERIOR LIGHTS DIM IN AND OUT IF THE WINDOW BUTTONS ARE PUSHED. PASSENGER DOOR GLITCHES SOMETIMES WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE NOR OUT. LOCKING UNLOCKING STILL NOTHING. ETC... ETC.. OIL CONSUMPTION!!! I'M LOSING 100$S OVERTIME CONSTANTLY HAVING TO PUT A QUART IN DUE TO LOSING A QUART IN A DAYS TIME LIKE MAKES NO SENSE

Nov 19, 2019

THE BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AT ANY GIVEN TIME EVEN WHEN YOU AREN'T PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. WHEN YOU PRESS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL SOMETIMES THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON AT ALL. I HAVE REPLACED WHEEL HUB/BEARING COMBOS, ALONG WITH ADDING ELECTRICAL GREASE TO THE CONNECTOR FOR THE LIGHT CONTROLS, NOTHING FIXES THIS ISSUE.

Oct 16, 2019

BRAKE LIGHTS ON REAR WINDOW COME ON WITHOUT HITTING THE BREAK PEDAL AND GO OFF WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL. THE ESC WARNING ALSO COMES ON INTERMITENTLY.

Oct 09, 2019

THE ESC LIGHT COMES ON AND TELLS ME IT NEEDS SERVICED. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN IF MY FOOT IS NOT ON THE BRAKE. IT ALSO HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE GEAR SHIFT WHEN TRYING TO PULL IT OUT OF PARK. THIS ALSO DISABLES MY CRUISE CONTROL. THIS ISSUE HAPPENS SOMETIMES AS SOON AS I START THE CAR OR AFTER DRIVING FOR A BIT. I'VE TAKEN THE CAR IN TO GET THE PROBLEM FIXED. THEY REPLACED THE BRAKE SENSOR AND THAT WORKED FOR A WEEK THEN THE ESC LIGHT CAME BACK ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAYED ON.

Aug 29, 2019

+ 10 more complaints for this component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

14 complaints

TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE BRAKES MALFUNCTION ILLUMINATES WHEN I'M NOT PRESSING THE BRAKES AND GOES OUT WHEN I DO. DISABLES CRUISE CONTROL. REPLACED BODY CONTROL MODULE 6 MONTHS AGO TO CORRECT THESE ISSUES STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM VERY UNSAFE.

Oct 28, 2019

ESC , TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS COME ON. THEN REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WORK OPPOSITE OF STANDARD BRAKE LIGHT DESIGN. THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WHILE DRIVING. WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE LIGHTS TURN OFF. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR TWO YEARS NOW. THE DEALERSHIP JUST PATCHES THE REPAIR. THE REPAIR ONLY LASTS A FEW WEEKS.

Jul 06, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE BRAKE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL BECAME INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ON FEBRUARY 19, 2015 PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. JEFF WYLER SPRINGFIELD CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 2237 W 1ST ST, SPRINGFIELD, OH 45504, (937) 525-4646) WAS NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: [XXX]. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,000. *PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *AN

Nov 13, 2018

THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE BRAKES ARE NOT BEING DEPRESSED AND GOES OFF WHEN IT IS BEING DEPRESSED. THIS DISENGAGES THE CRUISE CONTROL AND ALSO THE SERVICE ESC LIGHT COMES ON WHEN IT HAPPENS. THE 2014 RECALL WAS DONE BY THE DEALER AND YET THE PROBLEM KEEPS OCCURRING. THERE WAS AN UPDATE TO THE RECALL AND THIS WAS ALSO DONE BUT HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. THIS ISSUE SEEMS TO HAPPEN INTERMITTENTLY AND RANDOMLY.

Sep 04, 2018

MY TAIL LIGHTS COME ON WITHOUT PRESSING THE PEDAL AND THEY DO NOT COME ON, WHEN THE PEDAL IS PRESSED. VERY, VERY CLOSE TO BEING REAR ENDED. ALL ROADS AND AT ALL SPEEDS. CRUISE CONTROL IS ALSO AFFECTED. ESC LIGHT HAS COME ON. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. NHTSA SAYS THERE IS A RECALL, CHEVROLET SAYS THERE IS NOT.

Apr 30, 2018

+ 9 more complaints for this component

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

13 complaints

POWER STEERING KEEPS GOING IN AND OUT. CANT DRIVE CAR VERY FAR AT ALL. WHILE DRIVING.

Feb 07, 2020

4 CYLINDER WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL..I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING IN MOTION AND PARKING .....ALSO THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS CONSTANTLY STAYS ON

Dec 29, 2019

POWER STEERING. IS GOING OUT 3 DAYS AFTER GETTING FOR MY BIRTHDAY FEB SALESMAN NEW IT CUZ HE SEEN LIGHTS ON DASH BUT KEPT SAYING JUST DRIVE IT WELL MY EXTRA COVERAGE WARRANTY IT DOES NOT COVER CRAZY HUH CUZ I HAVE BEEN TOLD2 TIMES DIFFERENT MECHANIC THAT THERE WAS OR SHOULD OF BEEN A RECALL. DRIVING AND POWER STEERING GOES OUT IT IS SCARY..

Mar 25, 2019

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING ON MATCH 18, 2019. I WAS TURNING RIGHT ONTO BUSY 4 LANE CITY STREET FROM A PARKING LOT, SPEED < 5 MPH. COULD NOT TURN INTO RIGHT LANE, STRUGGLED TO SWING CAR INTO LEFT LANE W/O CROSSING MEDIAN. IT WAS NOT SIMPLY A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. I'VE DRIVEN OLD CARS THAT NEVER HAD POWER STEERING AND THIS WAS 10 TIMES MORE DIFFICULT TO STEER. I THINK I STRAINED A MUSCLE IN MY SHOULDER. TURNING DID NOT GET EASIER AS I ACCELERATED, EVENTUALLY TO ABT 40 MPH. STRUGGLED THROUGH 3 MORE HAIR RAISING TURNS (ALL TURNS MADE) BEFORE PARKING IT AT HOME. THE ESC/TCS INDICATOR CAME ON IN THE PARKING LOT AND STAYED ON. ERROR MSGS DISPLAYED WERE POWER STEERING, SERVICE ESC, SERVICE AIR BAG. I HEARD NO CHIMES. WE GAVE MY DAUGHTER THIS USED CAR IN 2015. SHE HAD COMPLAINED A COUPLE OF WEEKS PRIOR THAT STEERING SOMETIMES BECAME DIFFICULT. A SEARCH BY VIN SHOWS NO INCOMPLETE RECALLS. IT WOULD BE EXTREMELY USEFUL TO KNOW IF THIS CAR WAS PART OF A RECALL(S) AND THEN REPAIRED. IF IT WAS, IT WAS REPAIRED INCORRECTLY, NOT ALL PROBLEMS WERE RESOLVED, OR THE PARTS USED HAVE A SHORT LIFE SPAN. IF GM ISN'T COVERING THIS SITUATION, THAT'S A CRIME. ALSO, IF NOT COVERED BY GM I'LL TAKE IT TO OUR REGULAR MECHANIC SINCE HIS WORK IS MORE RELIABLE THAN THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP'S. IF MY BABY HAD BEEN HURT IN THIS DEATH TRAP, HEADS WOULD'VE ROLLED - METAMORPHICALLY OF COURSE. I'LL ALSO BE CONSULTING A LAWYER.

Mar 19, 2019

Injuries: 1

I WAS DRIVING WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING WENT OUT. IT SAYS ESC AND POWER STEERING ON MY DASH.

Mar 14, 2019

+ 8 more complaints for this component

VISIBILITY/WIPER

12 complaints

WAS DRIVING DURING A RAIN STORM WITH MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE WIPERS ABRUPTLY STOPPED WORKING. DANGEROUS SITUATION TO SAY THE LEAST. CAN IT GET THEM TO WORK AGAIN.

Aug 13, 2020

IN 2015 WIPER TRANS FAILED AT HEAVY RAIN AND NEW ONE WAS INSTALLED BY BOB BELL CHEVROLET DEALER. IN AUGUST 2017, ON RAINY DAY ON I-95 TOWARD WDC WIPERS STOPPED WORKING AND WITH LIFE TREATING I DROVE THE CAR TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP - POHANKA CHEVROLET THAT SAID THAT WIPER TRANS FAILED. I GOT FAILED TRANS - LOOKED AS A NEW, BUT IT IS LIFE THREATENING SITUATION WHEN ON FREEWAY DRIVER LOOSES VISIBILITY COMPLETELY. LOOKS LIKE THAT IS PERSISTENTLY FAILING GM PART NEEDED TO BE RECALLED IN ORDER TO KEEP US DRIVERS SAFE.

Sep 21, 2017

ON 6/30/14, DUE TO RAIN ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, THE WIPER STOPPED WORKING AGAIN, BUT DUE TO THIS OCCURRED OVER A YEAR AGO AND 12,000 WARRANTY EXPIRED, MY WIFE AND WERE TOLD IT HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AND WE HAD TO PAY FOR IT (MILEAGE 92284). THIS HAS ALSO BEEN FILED UNDER THIS WEBSITE UNDER 10735008 AND 10992948. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND IT NEEDS TO AT LEAST BE THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.

Jun 15, 2017

BACK IN APRIL OF 2013, THE WIPER STOPPED WORKING DURING HEAVY RAIN AND HEAVY WINDS. TOOK CAR TO LOU FUSZ CHEVROLET OF ST. PETERS, MO (WHICH IS WHERE THE CAR WAS FIRST BOUGHT IN JUNE 2010). MY WIFE AND I WERE ADVISED THAT WIPER TRANSMISSION/MODULE LOOSE AT MOTOR. THE WIPER MODULE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. ON 6/30/14, DUE TO RAIN ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, THE WIPER STOPPED WORKING AGAIN, BUT DUE TO THIS OCCURRED OVER A YEAR AGO AND 12,000 WARRANTY EXPIRED, MY WIFE AND WERE TOLD IT HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AND WE HAD TO PAY FOR IT (MILEAGE 92284). ON 6/19/15, WIPER AGAIN GOES OUT DUE TO HEAVY RAIN ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY (MILEAGE 113245). IT WAS THEN DETERMINED THAT THE TECH FOUND THE WIPER TRANSMISSION LINK BAR WAS BROKEN. MY WIFE AND I NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH A CAR WITH WIPERS BREAKING DOWN LIKE THIS ONE HAS. UPDATE ON THE PROBLEM: THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR OCCURRED AGAIN TO WHERE IT WAS TAKEN TO THE LOU FUSZ ST PETERS, MO, LOCATION ON 5/22/17 WITH A MILEAGE OF 158455. THIS TIME MY WIFE AND I FIRST HAD TO PAY AROUND $400.00 TO REPAIR IT, AGAIN!! I HAVE ALREADY CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS ABOUT THESE ISSUE(S) TO NO AVAIL AT THIS TIME. MY CASE# WITH GM IS UNDER #[XXX]. THIS IS NOW A TOTAL OF FOUR TIMES THE SAME ISSUE(S) WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ON THE SAME CAR!!! THIS NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED AND/OR A RECALL NEEDS TO OCCUR. I HAVE ALSO SUBMITTED PREVIOUS OCCURRENCES OF THIS ON THIS WEBSITE UNDER #10735008, #10992948, AND #10995266. THIS IS SAFETY HAZARD!! NOW I AM ASKING SOMEONE FROM NHTSA TO CONTACT ME BY PHONE TO DISCUSS THIS SITUATION. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jun 15, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS IN THE RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAITED UNTIL THE RAIN STOPPED TO RESUME DRIVING. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (LOU FUSZ CHEVROLET LOCATED ON 5120 N SERVICE RD, ST PETERS, MO, 63376) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIPER MOTOR WAS WORKING, BUT THE WIPER TRANSMISSION MODULE DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT OFFER FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 158,000. UPDATED 07/27/17*LJ *JS

Jun 02, 2017

+ 7 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

11 complaints

I was driving the car safely as always and within the speed limits and an officer was heading the same direction, The brake lights got me cited for mechanical repairs. I have noticed the brake lights work yet they do not work with light pressure on the brake pedal. The officer gave a warning about brake lights and it has to be repaired ASAP. What explanation might there be for the brake light? What should I ask the mechanic to look for?

Nov 12, 2022

brake lights sometimes they work sometimes they don't yes but they say the recall is 500 miles out of the recall miliage none of these have inspected it since i owned car yes service esc service transaction

Sep 30, 2021

Brake lights illuminate without being pressed. Service ESC and Service Traction Control lights intermittently comes on. Dealer said recall issues has already been fixed.

May 21, 2021

THIRD BRAKE LIGHT SOMETIMES WORKS OFTEN DOES NOT WORK

Feb 21, 2021

I BOUGHT MY MALIBU IN 2014. FROM RON MARHOFER CHEVROLET. NOT KNOWING THERE WERE RECALLS ON MY CAR WHEN I BOUGHT IT. IN 2016, WITH 75K MILES I WAS HAVING TROUBLES, BRAKE LIGHTS WERE COMING ON WHEN I ACCELERATED THE GAS. GOT THE RECALL FIXED. NOW, AT 102K MILES AND 2 YEARS LATER, THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE COMING BACK ON. MY DEALERSHIP TOLD ME SINCE MY WARRANTY WAS UP, I WOULD HAVE TO PAY A $99 DIAGNOSTIC ON TOP OF LABOR. I WROTE CHEVROLET LAST WEEK AND THEY DENIED THIS HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE RECALL BECAUSE NO ONE ELSE HAS BEEN COMPLAINING.. IT'S FRUSTRATING AND SUCH A SCANDAL. I HAVE AN APPT WITH MY DEALERSHIP NEXT WEEK TO TAKE A LOOK. I FEEL THIS IS GOING TO BE A COSTLY MATTER, FOR SOMETHING GM IS TRYING GO COVER UP. SHAME ON YOU GM!

Dec 26, 2018

+ 6 more complaints for this component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES

11 complaints

My 3rd brake light works intermittently. I have bought my car just over a year ago from a pre-owned dealership.

Dec 13, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE ESC AND SERVICE TRACTION WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PORTER CHEVROLET (414 E CLEVELAND AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711, (302) 722-4822) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SENOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 98,000.

Oct 08, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE TAIL LAMP FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. OURISMAN CHEVROLET OF BOWIE (16610 GOVERNORS BRIDGE RD, BOWIE, MD) REPAIRED THE VEHICLE PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000(SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000.

Feb 14, 2018

WAS RECENTLY MADE AWARE (NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS) THAT WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. AT TIMES WHEN NOT APPLYING THE BRAKES THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON ACTING AS IF I WAS BREAKING AND WHEN I BRAKE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TURN OFF (SO IN OTHER WORDS IT IS REVERSED). AROUND THE SAME TIME THAT THIS BEGAN TO HAVE LIKELY STARTED OCCURRING THE FOLLOWING WARNING LIGHTS BEGAN TO APPEAR; "ESC" AND SERVICE TRACTION" (I DO NOT KNOW IF THERE IS ANY RELATION BETWEEN THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND NOTED WARNING LIGHTS). I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ESPECIALLY WITH MY FAMILY IN IT AS THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT GIVING OTHER DRIVERS AROUND ME THE APPROPRIATE INDICATION OF WHAT MY VEHICLES INTENTIONS ARE. THE BRAKE LIGHT PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING, WHEN IN MOTION, STATIONARY, HIGHWAY AND CITY STREET. POTENTIALLY PARTS THAT MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR; BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM), BAS, AND HARNESS CONNECTOR.

Sep 14, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL AND BRAKE LIGHT INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. HOWEVER, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000. ...UPDATED 05/22/17 *BF *CN

Feb 23, 2017

+ 6 more complaints for this component

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

10 complaints

I CURRENTLY HAVE 2 OPEN RECALLS AND WAS NEVER SENT OUT NOTICES FOR EITHER, I AM CURRENTLY 15 WEEKS PREGNANT SO THAT'S A SAFETY CONCERN WITH ME BECAUSE THEY CAN BOTH RESULT IN A CRASH.

Oct 22, 2019

EVEN AFTER BRAKE LIGHT RECALL FROM 2014, I CONTINUE TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATING WHEN I'M NOT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND TURNING OFF WHEN I PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL. I'VE HAD THIS PROBLEM 'FIXED' SEVERAL TIMES NOW, AND IT KEEPS HAPPENING. MOST RECENTLY, IN JANUARY 2019, AND NOW 6 MONTHS LATER, IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN. WHILE I'M DRIVING (AND NOT ALWAYS WHILE I'M BRAKING), THE SERVICE TRACTION, SERVICE ESC, ESC OFF WARNINGS COME ON MY INFO DISPLAY, AS WELL AS THE TRACTION CONTROL IMAGE. FROM THAT MOMENT ON, WHILE I'M DRIVING AND NOT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ALL ILLUMINATED. WHEN I LIGHTLY PRESS ON THE BRAKE, THE LIGHTS GO OFF, UNLESS I CONTINUE TO PRESS HARDER ON THE PEDAL, AND THEN THEY'LL COME ON AGAIN. THIS IS SUCH A HAZARD WHILE I'M DRIVING THAT I DON'T EVEN WANT TO GO ANYWHERE. WHY DOES THIS KEEP HAPPENING? IF THIS WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED WITH THE RECALL, IT ABSOLUTELY WASN'T. I'VE SEEN OTHER PEOPLE REPORT THE SAME ISSUE ON THE ONLINE FORUMS, SO I KNOW I'M NOT ALONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED NOW! I WILL BE GOING BACK TO THE DEALER WHO DID THE REPAIR IN JANUARY TO GET THIS FIXED AGAIN, BUT I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY I SHOULD NEED TO. IT SHOULDN'T CONTINUE TO HAPPEN IF IT IS REALLY BEING FIXED. SOMETHING ELSE IS WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE.

Jul 08, 2019

THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING PUSHED; THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE PEDAL IS PUSHED; DIFFICULTY ENGAGING AND DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL; DISABLEMENT OF CRASH THE TRACTION CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL.

Dec 16, 2017

BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WHILE DRIVING AND GO OFF WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. SERVICE ESC LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON AS WELL. UNSURE IF RELATED.

Oct 11, 2017

IN 2014 THERE WAS A RECALL INVOLVING THE ESC SYSTEM. MY VEHICLE WOULD HAVE ISSUES SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT WORK WHEN THE PEDDLE WAS PUSHED AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD BE ON WHEN YOU WOULD TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE. MY VEHICLE WAS "FIXED" AND WAS WORKING PROPERLY FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. MY CAR NOW, ONCE AGAIN, HAS THE SERVICE ESC AND TRACTION CONTROL OFF WARNINGS COMING ON IN MY VEHICLE AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PUSHED DOWN THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. WHEN THE PEDAL IS RELEASED MY BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON. CURRENTLY THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS. THIS WOULD HAPPEN WHEN I WAS SIMPLY BRAKING FOR A LIGHT. MY BRAKES WORK JUST NOT THE LIGHTS TO WARN OTHER DRIVERS THAT I AM APPLYING MY BRAKES.

Sep 12, 2017

+ 5 more complaints for this component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

10 complaints

TAKATA RECALL. THE CODE P4096 KEEPS POPPING UP EVEN AFTER I UNHOOKED THE BATTERY. I COULDN'T FIND OUT WHAT THE SPECIFIC ISSUE IS.

Mar 04, 2019

MY 2010 CHEVY MALIBU IS HAVING FUEL SYSTEM ISSUES. THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING GAS FROM THE FUEL TANK LOCATED IN THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE NEAR THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE TENDS TO LEAK WHEN IT IS NOT IN MOTION.

Feb 28, 2018

PLASTIC FUEL LINE FROM FUEL PUMP ON TOP OF TANK CRACKED LEAKING FUEL ALL OVER TOP OF FUEL TANK. I DO NOT KNOW WHEN THE CRACK FIRST APPEARED, BUT THE CAR WAS LEAKING GAS IN THE DRIVEWAY.

Dec 16, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WAS NO OIL IN THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR PRESENT IN THE OIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WOULD CHECK THE OIL LEVEL EVERY 1,000 MILES AND DISCOVERED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO ADD A QUART TO A QUART AND HALF OF OIL TO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT HE HAD CONTACTED SEVERAL DEALERS AND WAS INFORMED THERE WERE NO RECALLS PERTAINING TO EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 54,000.

Apr 27, 2017

FUEL LEAK AT FUEL TANK. FUEL PRESSURE LINE AT FUEL PUMP MODULE CRACKED AND LEAKING FUEL EXTERNALLY. *TR

Oct 13, 2014

+ 5 more complaints for this component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

8 complaints

I WAS DRIVING HOME ON A CITY STREET, WITH MY 3 YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE, WHEN SUDDENLY MY CAR STARTED VIOLENTLY SHAKING AND QUICKLY DECELERATED TO ABOUT 10 MPH. IT WAS VERY SCARY AND I JUST THOUGHT WHAT IF THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE I REGULARLY DRIVE. THANKFULLY I WAS CLOSE TO HOME AND WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME.

Jul 13, 2018

FREEWAY DRIVING SPEED OF 65 MPH. TURNED OFF FREEWAY ON TO A 50 MPH ROAD. ENGINE LIGHT, SERVICE ESC LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ALL CAME ON. CAR WENT INTO "LIMP MODE" AND REDUCED DRIVING TO ONLY 20 MPH. DROVE 5 MILES IN LIMP MODE TO GET HOME. GOT A "P1235" CODE. AFTER LEAVING CAR FOR AN HOUR AND RESTARTING, IT DRIVE NORMALLY BUT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON AND THE P1235 CODE IS STORED. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND CAR DROVE AS NORMAL. HE THINKS IT IS A BUTTON ON THE GAS PEDAL OR A THROTTLE BODY. BOTH ARE EXPENSIVE OPTIONS AND SHOULD BE UNDER SOME WARRANTY. THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY 7 YEARS OLD. *TR

Dec 12, 2016

THE VEHICLE LOST ENGINE POWER AFTER BEING DRIVEN FOR 15 MINUTES, THE ENGINE RAN ROUGH, REDUCED POWER MESSAGES, SERVICE ESC, AND SERVICE TRACTION MESSAGES APPEARED. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT IT "WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE IT COULD ACCELERATE WITHOUT A FOOT ON THE GAS."

Oct 03, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, A CHIME WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OR IF ANY INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Dec 08, 2014

Crash: 1

Fire: 1

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHEN THE CONTACT DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABRUPTLY AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.

Aug 05, 2014

Crash: 1

+ 3 more complaints for this component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

7 complaints

Front Driver and Passenger door can not be opened from the inside or outside. Locking mechanism doesn't work. I've tried Unlocking the door with remote, button in the car, manually in the car and sticking the key in the actual door itself. When I pull on the handles nothing happens. You can hear the actuator working inside the doors, and the manual door lock knob goes up and down, but neither front door can be opened. The passenger side had the issue first, but I rarely have passengers in my car so I left it alone. Now, the driver side does the same thing. I've tried everything I can think of to get the door opened, but it does not work. I can not even get the inside of the door panel off to look and see what's wrong because the door is closed. This is a serious safety issue because I would not be able to get out of the car in an emergency. As of right now, the only way to get into and out of the car is climbing out through a back door.

Mar 17, 2023

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the front driver’s side door would not open from inside or outside the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 196,000. The VIN was not provided.

Jul 20, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO UNLOCK FROM THE INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE KEY FOB ALSO FAILED TO UNLOCK THE DRIVER'S DOOR. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO USE OTHER DOORS TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,197. UPDATED 09/29/16*LJ *TR

Aug 10, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO UNLATCH THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,040. UPDATED 09/10/15*LJ UPDATED 10/26/2017*CN

Jun 24, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER DOOR FAILED TO LATCH AND OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 44,000. UPDATED 08/12/14*LJ

May 20, 2014

+ 2 more complaints for this component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

7 complaints

HEADLIGHT CONNECTION OVERHEATS MAKING HEADLIGHT GO OUT. ABS CONTROL LOCKS BRAKES DURRING NORMAL DRIVING. REAR BRAKE LIGHTS ENGAGE WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT PRESSING ON BRAKE.

Dec 19, 2018

SERVICE ESC AND SERVICE TRACTION LIGHTS ON. BRAKE LIGHTS ON WHEN NOT PUSHING BRAKE, THEN OFF WHEN PUSHING BRAKE. WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE STATIONARY

May 08, 2018

ISSUE STARTED 08/27/16 WHILE 19 YEAR OLD WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT. AS THE BRAKE PEDAL IS COMPRESSED THE BRAKE LIGHTS GO OFF. WHILE DRIVING THEY ARE ON. SERVICE TRACTION AND ESC WARNINGS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. I HAVE CONTACTED CHEVROLET AND HAVE BEEN ADVISED THERE IS NOT AN OPEN RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE. A CASE HAS BEEN OPENED WITH THE MANUFACTURER. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES AND HAVE ALMOST BEEN REAR ENDED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THIS ISSUE. THE VEHICLE IS SCHEDULED FOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 09/01/16 AT MILLER AND SONS CHEVROLET. THEY HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE ISSUE. I HAVE A SUSPICION THIS IS A RECURRING ISSUE ON A PREVIOUS RECALL (14V252000) AFTER SEEING SOME RECENT COMPLAINTS FROM THOSE WHOM HAVE HAD THE ISSUE FIXED THE FIRST TIME. THIS IS THE 5 TIME IN 2 MONTHS I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THIS VEHICLE IN THE SHOP. ONCE FOR INTAKE AND EXHAUST SOLENOID REPLACEMENT. "TAPPING NOISES" THESE ULTIMATELY LED TO A TIMING CHAIN REPLACEMENT OF WHICH GM COVERED 800.00. I HAD TO PAY 600.00. IN ALL I HAVE SPENT OVER 900.00 ON THIS VEHICLE FOR REPAIRS WHICH I FEEL SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER OTHER VEHICLE RECALLS. EITHER FIX THE EXISTING PROBLEMS OR TAKE THE VEHICLE OFF THE MARKET AND BUY BACK.

Aug 31, 2016

12/4/15 NIGHT, DRY CONDITIONS, EXPRESSWAY: IN MOTION: CHIME SOUNDED AND 2 WARNINGS FLASH - SERVICE ESC & SERVICE TRACTION. 15 MINUTES LATER, - CITY STREETS, DRY, SAME ISSUE WITH ESC AND TRACTION WARNING LIGHTS GOING ON, PLUS ALMOST REAR ENDED. IRATE DRIVER BEHIND ME SAID MY BRAKE LIGHTS WERE OUT, BUT THEY WERE ASTONISHED WHEN THE BREAK LIGHTS CAME ON WHILE I WAS OUTSIDE THE CAR. THEY ASKED ME TO PRESS THE PEDAL - NO LIGHTS. 20 SECS AFTER LIFTING OFF THE PEDAL, BRAKE LIGHTS ON. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. UPON DRIVING FOUND BRAKE LIGHTS ALWAYS GO OFF WHEN BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, GO ON AT OTHER TIMES RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING AND GO OFF AGAIN WHEN BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED.

Dec 06, 2015

1. DIFFICULTY PUTTING CAR IN GEAR NEED TO PUT EXCESSIVE BRAKE PRESSURE TO CHANGE GEARS 2. "SERVICE ESC" "SERVICE TRACTION" LIGHT FLASH DAILY 3. BRAKE LIGHTS ARE OFTEN ENGAGED AND OR WON'T ENGAGE 4. CRUISE CONTROL WON'T ENGAGE EFFECTIVELY ALL OF THESE THINGS HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING AND IN A PARKED POSITION

Oct 01, 2015

+ 2 more complaints for this component

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

7 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE DECELERATED FROM 75 MPH TO 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Nov 29, 2018

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2010 CHEVY MALIBU 2LT FWD. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN AUGUST OF 2013, SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE MANUFACTURER USED A FAULTY 3-5 REVERSE WAVE PLATE. THIS IS THE SAME WAVE PLATE THAT CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO VEHICLES IN THE RECALL OF SIMILAR VEHICLES IN THE 2007-2009 MODELS. THE DEALERSHIP TRIED TO MAKE IT SEEM LIKE I WAS SOME SORT OF FREELOADER BECAUSE I DIDNT NOT FEEL A CAR WITH 63000 MILES ON IT SHOULD HAVE A BAD TRANSMISSION. WHEN ALL WAS SAID AND DONE THE 3-5 WAVE PLATE FELL APART AND SHREDDED MY TRANSMISSION. THE CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING IN TRAFFIC, THIS ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT NOT ONCE NOT TWICE BUT 3 TIMES. AS THE MY CHILDREN WERE IN THE VEHICLE THE 1ST 2 TIMES THE CAR STOPPED WORKING PROPERLY, THE VERY FIRST TIME THE DEALER STATED THAT EVEN THOUGH THE COMPUTER SHOWED THE FAULT CODES IN THE COMPUTER FROM THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STATING THERE WAS A TRANSMISSION ERROR SINCE THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO MAKE THEM REPEAT IT WAS FINE. 2 WEEKS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND CAUSED ME TO HAVE TO PAY $500 AFTER MUCH COMPLAINING AND PLEADING AS MY CAR WAS ONLY 5 YRS OLD WITH LESS THAN 65000 MILES ON IT, BUT ALL WARANTEES HAD JUST CONVENIENTLY EXPIRED. I FEEL THAT THIS MUST BE LOOKED INTO, THIS IS THE 2ND COMPLAINT THAT I HAVE FILED DUE TO THE FACT THAT MY CAR STILL DOES NOT RUN CORRECTLY AND IT HAS BEEN DOCUEMENTED THAT IF IT HAPPENS ONCE IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT ANY SAFER THAN THE EARLIER MODELS AND NEED TO BE LOOKED INTO AS WERE THE 2007-2009 MODELS WITH THE SAME FAULTY TRANSMISSION ISSUES. IF NOT THEN SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED. IF I HAD NOT BEEN ATTENTIVE TO MY CAR MY DAUGHTER OR I WOULD NOT BE HERE, OR A DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLES THAT COULD HAVE BEEN INVOLVED. AS CARS SHOULD NOT JUST STOP ACCELERATING BECAUSE OF CHEVYS NEGLECT TO SEE THIS PROBLEM

Jan 21, 2016

ON 9/15/15 I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN FROM A RED LIGHT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP OR BANG FROM MY FRONT END, WHEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. MY CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY SO AFTER COMPLAINING TO THE DEALERSHIP AND GM THEY FINALLY HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER (AFTER 2 WEEKS) TO HAVE IT FIXED OR LOOKED AT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT WAS ON AT THE TIME RESET IT SELF BUT THE 2CODES FOUND IN THE COMPUTER WERE THE P0716 AND P0717 TRANSMISSION CODES BUT SINCE THEY WERE HISTORIC (WHICH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS NEVER COME ON EXCEPT FOR THE BREAK LIGHT ISSUE) THE DEALERSHIP SAID MY CAR WAS FINE. I PICKED IT UP AND OFF I WENT. 12 DAYS LATER THE VEHICLE BUCKED MAKING A LEFT TURN, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS BACK ON. I WAS FORCED TO DRIVE TO THE DEALERSHIP WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT COME OUT OF 1ST GEAR. THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHREDDED. THEY WOULD NOT TELL ME WHAT CODES WERE IN THE COMPUTER THIS TIME. BUT AS I STATED WAS AN ISSUE WITH VEHICLES FROM 2007 -2009 THE 3-5 WAVE PLATE BROKE AND CONTAMINATED MY TRANSMISSION. THE CAR IS STILL NOT 100% RUNNING RIGHT. THE CAR STILL HESITATES AND JUMPS AND HAS A HARD SHIFT WITH ISSUES ACCELERATING.

Dec 27, 2015

MY CAR WOULDN'T MOVE AFTER SHIFTING INTO REVERSE. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED GM, BECAUSE MY CAR IS TILL COVERED UNDER THE POWER TRAN WARRANTY. CAR GETS TOWED TO WEBB DEALERSHIP( VERY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE). THEY REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION ON THURSDAY 040/09. RECEIVE A CALL FROM [XXX] WITH WEBB CHEVY STATING AND I QUOTE. "[XXX] THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED SUCCESSFULLY, BUT YOU HAVE OTHER PROBLEMS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND THE CAR WILL NOT GET ANY POWER TO ACCELERATE. IN ORDER FOR US TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM YOU WOULD NEED TO HAVE ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC TEST DONE FOR 119.00". GET CALL TODAY FROM [XXX] SAYING OH WE DID THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND IT CAME BACK ITS THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDS REPLACING ITS NO GOOD AND THE COST WILL BE 513.41 PLUS TAX. HOW COULD THIS BE ?????? WHY ISN'T THIS COVERED UNDER THE POWER TRAN WARRANTY??? THE THROTTLE BODY IS RELATED TO THE ENGINE... I AM CONFUSED AND VERY UPSET AND DISAPPOINTED WITH GM POOR SERVICES AND VEHICLE AND WEBB CHEVY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Apr 10, 2015

TRANS APPEARS TO BE SLIPPING ...WHEN ACCELERATING CAR DOES NOT MOVE ..CAR BUCKS WHEN GEARS SHIFT. *TR

Jun 02, 2014

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

7 complaints

HAD CAMSHAFT SENSOR INSTALLED LESS THAN A YEAR AGO AND ENGINE CAME ON WITH SAME SENSOR CODE. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS GOING OUT CONSTANTLY AND HEADLIGHT BULB WAS REPAIRED 4 TIMES LESS THAN A YEAR. COST ME OVER 600 TOTAL ONE SERVICE WAS DONE FOR FREE BECAUSE IT WAS REPAIRED AND BLEW THE NEXT DAY. SO MUCH WORK AND BARELY DRIVE TO CAR TO AND FROM WORK ONLY 2 MILES. I PLAN TO MAKE A COMPLAINT TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR EXPLANATIONS IF NOT SOLVED OR REIMBURSED. THE VEHICLE STAYS IN THE SHOP MORE THAN USE. TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR REPLACES AND CAME BACK 2 WEEKS LATER. THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLED WITH MY CHILDREN ON A BUSY STREET WHERE A VEHICLE ALMOST STRUCK THE BACK SIDE MISSING MY DAUGHTER BY INCHES. UNSAFE VEHICLE AND TOO MANY MALFUCTIONS.

May 30, 2017

BRAKE LIGHTS WERE WORKING IN REVERSE AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE SO CHEVY CHARGED ME FULL PRICE FOR DIAGNOSTICS BECAUSE THEY SAID THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE ALREADY DONE, SO THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. WE REPLACED BRAKE SWITCH. A MONTH LATER PROBLEM PERSISTED, CHEVY DEALERSHIP CHARGED $50 FOR RELEARNING BRAKE POSITION, EVEN THOUGH THAT WAS ALL SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN FIXED IN RECALL REPAIRS. BRAKE LIGHTS ARE STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND THE TRACTION CONTROL/ESC LIGHT IS ON, AND CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK. I AM NOW TAKING IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY ARE CHARGING ME AN ADDITIONAL $50 JUST TO TAKE ANOTHER LOOK AT IT. I FEEL I SHOULDN'T BE CHARGED FOR ANY OF THIS SINCE IT ALL SHOULD HAVE BEEN TAKEN CARE OF DURING THE REPAIRS DONE FOR RECALL #: 14V252000. THIS IS A DANGEROUS MANUFACTURING ERROR THAT GM SHOULD BE ACKNOWLEDGING AND REPAIRING AT NO COST TO THE OWNERS. I KNOW I CANNOT BE THE ONLY ONE SUFFERING THIS ISSUE ESPECIALLY AFTER READING NUMEROUS CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS ONLINE.

Nov 18, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INDEPENDENTLY, WHICH AFFECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND ABS. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY SHIFTING THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE SENSOR AND PEDAL POSITION SENOR MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.

Nov 09, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS TO ATTACH THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE BCM WITH A SPACER, APPLY DIELECTRIC LUBRICANT TO BOTH THE BCM AND THE HARNESS CONNECTOR AND THE BAS HARNESS CONNECTOR, AND RE-LEARN THE BRAKE PEDAL HOME POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE HAD NOT OCCURRED UNTIL AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED, THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE HAD NOT OCCURRED UNTIL AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REMEDIED UNDER THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Jul 16, 2015

CRUISE CONTROL RAMDOMLY WORKS. WHEN CRUISE CONTROL FAILS, THIRD BRAKE LIGHT AND TWO REAR BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE. WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEN THE THREE LIGHTS THEN GO OFF. WHEN CRUISE CONTROL FAILS THE TRIANGULAR TSC WARNING LIGHT ALSO APPEARS ON THE DISPLAY AND A TYPED MESSAGE APPEARS STATING "TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM OFF". BOTTOM LINE, WHEN CRUISE CONTROIL FAILS, WE DRIVE WITH THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE AND WHEN BRAKING, BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE.

Jun 17, 2015

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ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

6 complaints

CAR INTERMITTENTLY STALLS GOING HOME FROM WORK, AND AROUND TOWN. NEVER STALLS IN THE EARLY MORNING (DARK OUT). THE WARMER THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS THE MORE IT STALLS, WITH THE HOTTEST DAY SO FAR CAUSING THE CAR TO HAVE TO BE TOWED BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT RESTART UNTIL THE NEXT DAY WHEN IT WAS COOLER OUT. MOST STALLS HAPPEN WITHIN 7 TO 15 MINUTES ON THE SECOND TRIP OF THE DAY (AROUND 2 PM), AND THE CAR HAS TO SIT FOR 20 SECONDS OR LONGER BEFORE IT WILL RESTART. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON FOR THIS EVENT. THE ELECTRICAL POWER IS STILL ON WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THE STALL IS QUIET AND PRESSING THE GAS PEDDLE ONLY SPEEDS UP HOW FAST IT STALLS. MOST OF THE STALLS HAPPEN AT 1500 RPM OR LESS, AND 45 MPH OR LESS. THE STALLS HAPPEN WHILE MOVING, ACCELERATING, SLOWING DOWN, WHILE STOPPED IN GEAR, AND STOPPED IN PARK. THE EVENT FEELS LIKE THE ENGINE POWER CUTS OUT WITH NO WARNING, AND THE RPM GAUGE AND CAR START SLOWING DOWN. IF THE CAR CAN COAST FOR 15 TO 20 SECONDS, IT HAS FIXED ITSELF AND STOPPED STALLING (AS LONG AS RPMS DID NOT DROP TOO FAR) ON A FEW OCCASIONS. CAR HAS BEEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES, AND IS GOING BACK AGAIN NEXT WEEK FOR SAME UNFIXED ISSUE. MOST DRIVING IS CITY DRIVING, AND IT HAS ONLY STALLED 2 TIMES WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS AROUND 55 MPH. CAR HAS STALLED 51 TIMES SINCE JANUARY OF THIS YEAR, WITH SOME ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENTS. IT IS STALLING MORE AND MORE THE WARMER IT GETS OUTSIDE. DEALER WORK DURING THIS TIME THAT DID NOT FIX ISSUE ARE, SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES, TIMING CHAIN AND COMPUTER, BATTERY, CLEANED THROTTLE BODY AND INJECTORS. DURING THE STALL EVENTS, MY LIVE SCANNER TOOL REPORTS BOTH O2 SENSORS GOT TO 0.00 VOLTS FROM START OF STALL TO END OF STALL. THE SHORT TERM FUEL TRIM GOES INTO THE 30 RANGE (LEAN), WHEN STALLING WHILE MOVING BUT NOT WHEN AT A STOP. NONE OF THIS LOGS ANY CODES IN THE COMPUTER. VERY SCARY, HAVING YOUR CAR STOP WITHOUT WARNING IN TRAFFIC.

May 22, 2019

ENGINE REDUCED POWER. VEHICLE "ENGINE REDUCED POWER LIGHT" ACTIVATES AND VEHICLE IS UNRESPONSIVE AND STALLS, SHAKES VIOLENTLY. NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE INVOLVING GM MODELS. ISSUED SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT, BUT WILL NOT COVER ALL VEHICLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM.

Dec 17, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. HOWARD PONTIAC OF AMHURST, ILLINOIS WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PERFORMED A FUEL PUMP RELAY AND SEAT BELT RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 55,000.

Jun 14, 2017

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SERVICE ESC, TRACTION CONTROL, AND REDUCED ENGINE POWER WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. CAR ALSO MISFIRED. TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR SHOP, THROTTLE BODY REPLACED. CODES FOUND AT GARAGE PO300, P2135. BEGAN 2/12/16 AND RANDOMLY HAPPENED THROUGH 3/9/16

Mar 11, 2016

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY SURROUNDED BY 18 WHEELERS. SUDDENLY MY TRACTION LIGHT AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE REDUCED POWER NOTIFICATION CAME ON, THE CAR SLOWED TO ABOUT 10 MILES AN HOUR VERY SUDDENLY AND THE CAR WAS SHAKING VIOLENTLY. PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD, WAITED AND RESTARTED CAR, WORKED FINE FOR ABOUT AN HOUR. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES ON HIGHWAY AND IN CITY - VERY DANGEROUS. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NO HELP TO FIX THE PROBLEM. REPLACED THROTTLE BODY AND TWO SENSORS AND ISSUE STILL REMAINS

Feb 07, 2016

+ 1 more complaint for this component

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

6 complaints

I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 40 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD A HIGH REVVING SOUND AS IF ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS RIGHT BESIDE ME PASSING AND SOON REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY CAR REVVING WITH THE RPM GAUGE GOING ABOVE 3 AND MY CAR SLOWING DOWN. MOMENTS LATER MY PASSENGERS AND I FELT A SUDDEN "JERK" AND THE CAR JETTED FORWARD ONLY TO START REVVING AGAIN AND THIS TIME I WAS MERELY MOVING AT ABOUT 20 MPH AS I WAS STILL IN SHOCK FROM THE FIRST REVVING AND NON-ACCELERATING MOMENT. AFTER TRYING HELPLESSLY TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE AT A SPEED OF AT LEAST 15-20 MPH, I DECIDED TO STOP/RESTART THE CAR AND TRY USING THE MANUAL SHIFT. IT GAVE ANOTHER SUDDEN "JERKING" MOVEMENT AND MOVED IN M5 BUT NOT EVEN 10 SECONDS THE CAR STARTED WITH THE LOUD REVVING SOUND AS IF I WERE MASHING GAS WHICH I WASN'T AND WE BARELY MADE IT HOME AT ABOUT 10MPH USING HAZARD LIGHTS. WE BASICALLY HAD TO PUSH IT OVER 2 VERY SMALL SPEED BUMPS ON THE WAY IN THE GATE. I DECIDED TO TAKE IT TO THE AUTONATION SHEVY DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT IT BUT UNFORTUNATELY THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE AND INSTEAD HAD TO BE TOWED THERE. AUTONATION CHEVY DID A "DIAGNOSIS" OF SORTS AND WITHIN MOMENTS CALLED TO SAY THAT THERE IS METAL IN THE TRANSMISSION AND I NEED TO PAY A WHOPPING $4,300.00 TO HAVE IT FIXED. OF COURSE I COULD GO ON ABOUT HOW FRUSTRATING AND HUMILIATING THIS WHOLE ORDEAL HAS BEEN FROM BEGINNING TO $$$$ END BUD I'D APPRECIATE IT IF CHEVY CAN REACH OUT TO ME BECAUSE I HAVE A FRIEND WHO SAID SHE HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH HER MALIBU. I'M SURE THERE ARE OTHERS OUT THERE BUT I'M NOW WONDERING IF CHEVY WANTS TO WAIT UNTIL GOD FORBID A DIRE SITUATION OCCURS BEFORE THEY FIX THIS PROBLEM.

Aug 04, 2018

I HAVE 2010 CHEVY MALIBU I LOVE MY CAR IT HAS NEVER GIVEN ME ANY PROBLEMS THE WHOLE 3 YEARS OF OWNING IT JUST THE NORMAL MAINTENANCE. ONE DAY I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 25 MPH AND I CROSSED OVER AN INTERSECTION AND AS SOON AS I DID SO I PUSHED TO GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE A LITTLE AND I NOTICED THAT IT WASN'T GOING. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE I HAD MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR AND ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS RIGHT BEHIND ME AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A CAR CRASH. I DIDN'T REALIZE THAT THE CAR HAD SHUT OFF BECAUSE EVERYTHING WAS STILL WORK RADIO WAS ON , LIGHTS WERE WORKING. SO I PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE CAR COMPLETELY OFF AND WHEN I TRIED TO TURN IT BACK ON IT WOULDN'T START. THE ENGINE JUST KEPT TURNING OVER AND NOT GETTING A GOOD SPARK. AND IT ALSO CAUSED THE BATTERY TO FAIL SO I HAD TO GET A NEW BATTERY. I CHANGED THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR, THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR AND THE CAR IS STILL DOING THE SAME THING. THIS IS A HUGE INCONVENIENCE FOR ME BECAUSE NO ONE CAN FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS BECAUSE THE BATTERY DIED O LOST ALL DIAGNOSTIC CODES. NOW WHAT?

Nov 08, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LACKED FORWARD MOMENTUM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WAVE PLATE IN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,633. *LN CONSUMER STATED ON 9/17/11 CAR NOT GETTING POWER. MADE LOUD NOISE DROVE APPOX. 15 MILES. TOOK CAT TO MENKE MOTOR, TRANSMISSION FAILED HAD ENGINE REPAIRED FOR $2300.00 UPDATED 7/24/18*JB

Oct 02, 2017

TAKATA RECALL MY CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN TO 35 TO 40 MPH IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND I CALL TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL AND I WAS TOLD FOR SOME MODELS BUT NOT MINE AND IT'S DOING THE SAME AS THE OTHER CARS IT'S NOT SAFE.

Aug 03, 2016

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 38 MPH HE TOOK HIS FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE STALLED AFTER DEPRESSING THE GAS PEDAL AFTER THE VEHICLE SPEED INCREASED. HE STATED THAT HE HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, THE DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE COMPUTER SYSTEM, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. REPORT 71-872396053 WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHICH WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000. UPDATED 01/13/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE ISSUE WAS RESOLVED. UPDATED 03/23/11 *JB

Oct 05, 2010

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

6 complaints

HEADLIGHT BULBS KEEP BURNING OUT AND RANDOM. PAID $432 TO CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP TO FIX PROBLEM AND IT IS STILL OCCURING.

Jun 13, 2018

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT CONTROLS THE GEAR SHIFT THAT SHOWS IF I AM IN PARK, REVERSE, DRIVE, MANUAL DON'T WORK WITH THIS ISSUE AS WELL AS THE CONTROL PANEL BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL THAT SHOWS MY MILES PER HOUR, FUEL LEVEL, TEMPERATURE GAUGE, MILEAGE AND MORE. THIS IS A SEVERE SAFETY RISK AND I HAVE HAD MY PART FOR THIS ORDERED TWICE BUT THERE IS SO MANY OF THIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL CAR THAT IS NEEDING THEM THAT THEY ARE BACK LOGGED OUT SEVERAL MONTHS. I LIVE IN VALDOSTA GA AND HAVE TO DRIVE AROUND TOWN FOR THE LAW FIRM THAT I WORK FOR AND THIS CAR IS SO UNSAFE THAT I CAN'T DRIVE IT BC I HAVE RAN OUT OF GAS SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS STRANDED. CAN'T TELL HOW FAST I'M GOING SO I HAVE BEEN PULLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES DO TO THAT AS WELL.

May 02, 2018

DRIVERS DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. DOOR LOCKS WORK BUT OUTSIDE AND INSIDE DOOR HANDLES/LATCHES WILL NOT OPEN DOOR. IT IS IN A SOLID STATE OF BEING LOCKED. THIE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN WHEN PARKED AND IGNITION OFF NOR WITH IGNITION ON. BRAKES ENGAGED, BRAKES DISENGAGED DOESN'T MATTER. SAFETY ISSUE IN CASE I NEED TO GET OUT ASAP.

Nov 01, 2017

IGNITION PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THROUGHOUT THE CAR AND BRAKE LIGHT ,PLUS TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING GEARS.

Oct 16, 2017

I HAVE WATER IN MY BACK FLOOR AND MY HEAT AND AIR DOESNT WORK SOMETIME. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY COULDNT FIND WHERE THE WATER WAS COMING FROM

Nov 07, 2016

+ 1 more complaint for this component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

6 complaints

I'VE HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR SINCE I BOUGHT IT. THE DEALER HAS NEVER BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT BECAUSE MY CAR NEVER SHOWED ANY "CODES". MY CAR HAS ACCELERATION PROBLEMS, THE RIGHT HEAD LIGHT SOCKET HARNESS KEEPS BURNING OUT AND I'M ALSO STARTING TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAKE LIGHTS. MY BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T GO ON WHEN I PRESS ON MY BRAKE AND WHEN I DO THEY SOMETIMES STAY ON AFTER I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE. THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM HAPPENS ON A FULL STOP AND ON THE HIGHWAY. I USUALLY GIVE MY SELF EXTRA SPACE TO ACCELERATE BECAUSE MY CAR FAILS AT TIMES. IN THE HIGHWAY MY CAR SOMETIMES STRUGGLES TO CATCH UP TO SPEED WITH THE OTHER CARS. THIS PROBLEM HAS ALMOST CAUSE AND ACCIDENT SEVERAL TIMES.

Jan 09, 2018

BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ALL THE TIME. SERVICE TRACTION LIGHT ON. SERVICE CVS LIGHT ON.

Nov 30, 2017

TRAFFICATOR CONTINUES TO MALFUNCTION, OCASSIONAL BRAKE FAILURES AND OTHER DIGITAL LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED AND STOPPED TO FUNCTION ANY COMPLETELY. I WAS ALMOST IN A DEADLY CRASH AGAIN. STERRING WHEEL. NOT ONCE THESE INCIDENCE HAPPENED ALL HAPPENED ON MOTION.

Dec 23, 2016

INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, OCCURRING AT LEAST FIVE TIMES SINCE DATE ABOVE. ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS NOTED: 1. CRUISE CONTROL FAILS TO ENGAGE, OR STOPS ENGAGING. INDICATOR LIGHT ON (/OFF WHEEL TOGGLE SWITCH), BUT NO ENGAGE. 2. "SERVICE ESC" AND ALTERNATING "TRACTION CONTROL" WARNING WITH ALARM TONE ON SPEEDO CLUSTER. ORANGE WARNING TRIANGLE ILLUMINATED, ALSO. 3. BRAKE LIGHTS CONSTANT ON, WITH NO FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL. OR, BRAKE LIGHTS CAN GO OFF WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. CONFUSING, POSSIBLY DANGEROUS, TO DRIVERS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING. ONCE AWARE OF THIS, FASHIONED A REFLECTOR FITTING JUST BEHIND THE REAR TOP MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT THAT REFLECTS INTO MY REAR-VIEW MIRROR. THESE PROBLEMS CAN CLEAR AFTER CAR IS STOPPED FOR A TIME (OVER 45 MINUTES) AND MAY NOT APPEAR AGAIN FOR ANOTHER UNKNOWN INTERVAL. ALREADY REPLACED (MARCH 31, 2014) A BRAKE POSITION SENSOR SWITCH ($186.60 - MY COST) AT LOCAL SELLING CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. THIS DID NOTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND WHEN ASKED, DEALER CLAIMED NO KNOWLEDGE OF ANY TSBS OR OF OTHERS HAVING ISSUES SIMILAR. *TR

May 31, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO ENGAGE AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,200. UPDATED 11/13/13*LJ ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHEN THEY WERE NOT NEEDED AND DID NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR. UPDATED 11/14/13

Sep 18, 2013

+ 1 more complaint for this component

STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

6 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE PUSHING THE LOCK/UNLOCK BUTTON INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE OR WHILE INSERTING THE KEY IN THE DOOR LOCK. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.

Nov 02, 2016

"TAKATA RECALL": THE DOOR LOCK DOES NOT WORK AT TIMES. THE DOOR WILL NOT SHUT AS WELL AS THE DOOR'S LOCK ASSEMBLY NOT DISENGAGING. THE LOCKING ASSEMBLY WILL EITHER NOT UNLOCK OR WILL NOT ALLOW THE DOOR TO STAY LATCHED. IT HAPPENS WITHOUT WARNING WHEN MOVING, STATIONARY, DRIVING ON ANY TYPE OF ROAD OR PARKING AREA. WE HAD DAVIDSON CHEVROLET IN WATERTOWN, NEW YORK ON MARCH 7, 2016 FOR A SEAT BELT PROBLEM AND HAD THE DOOR LOOKED AT THAT DAY. WE WERE INFORMED IT WOULD COST OVER $500.00 TO REPLACE THE PART. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I HAVE ALMOST FALLEN OUT OF CAR WHILE DRIVING WHEN THIS HAS HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS NOT IN AN ACCIDENT AND NOTHING CAUSED THIS TO HAPPEN. THE LAST DATE THIS HAPPENED WAS 10-27-2016. THE FIRST IT HAPPENED WAS LAST YEAR. *TR

Oct 27, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO UNLOCK THE FRONT INTERIOR PASSENGER DOOR. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

Jun 29, 2015

DEC 16. I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES OPENING AND CLOSING MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE LATCH WON'T HOOK CORRECTLY. I HAVE THE DOOR CLOSE, BECAUSE IF I OPEN IT WON'T CLOSE. IT'S DIFFICULT TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE AND OUT SIDE. RIGHT NOW I HAVE TO CLIMB OVER TO THE PASSENGER SIDE TO BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF MY CAR. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MY MAKE AND MODULE OF CAR. ITS DEFINITELY A HAZARD. *TR

Dec 21, 2014

UPON ARRIVING AT MY DESTINATION I ATTEMPTED TO EXIT VEHICLE BUT THE DRIVER'S DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. IT COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM EITHER THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. TRIED LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DOOR FROM THE KEY REMOTE, FROM THE BUTTONS ON THE DOOR AND MANUALLY AND TRIED THE KEY IN THE DOOR BUT NOTHING WOULD ALLOW THE DOOR TO OPEN. ULTIMATELY HAD TO CLIMB OVER THE CONSOLE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE TO EXIT VEHICLE. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO DO SO, SOME PEOPLE (DUE TO AGE, HEALTH, SIZE, ETC.) WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO. IF I HAD BEEN IN A SITUATION WHERE I NEEDED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE QUICKLY I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DO SO AND NO ONE WOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR TO HELP ME. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE, ESPECIALLY IF THERE HAD BEEN A FIRE. GM IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AS THEY HAVE ISSUED A TSB. A QUICK SEARCH ON THE INTERNET SHOWS THOUSANDS OF REPORTS OF THE SAME PROBLEM FROM OWNERS OF MANY DIFFERENT GM VEHICLES, NOT JUST THE MALIBU, DATING BACK AT LEAST SIX YEARS. I HOPE THERE DOESN'T HAVE TO BE A FATALITY DUE TO THIS BEFORE GM ISSUES A RECALL TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

May 25, 2014

+ 1 more complaint for this component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

6 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS FILLED UP WITH FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK AND NECK FILLER WERE LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V459000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,069. UPDATED 06/15/16*LJ

Nov 30, 2015

2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. CONSUMER HAS PREVIOUS COMPLAINT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE LISTED IN ARTEMIS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED, DUE TO A LEAKING PRESSURE HOSE. *JB

Jul 06, 2015

2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE GAS CAP ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE DID NOT COME EQUIPPED WITH A LOCKED GAS CAP.

Jul 17, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DECELERATING AND THEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AND JERK FORWARD ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE ISSUE WAS CAUSED BY A FUEL SAVING FEATURE OF THE VEHICLE AND THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 1/23/13 *CN UPDATED 2/12/2013 *JS

Dec 03, 2012

OUR 2010 CHEVY MALIBU VEHICLE HAS BEEN STALLING ON THE HWY AND IN THE CITY, REGARDLESS OF THE SPEED LIMIT. ALL DASH LIGHTS TURN ON, VEHICLE STARTS STALLING AND SLOWING DOWN, THEN TREMBLES UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS TURN OFF. WE HAVE HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURN OFF THE IGNITION, AND WAIT FIVE TO TEN MINUTES TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, EMERGENCY LIGHTS TURNED ON FOR SAFETY. WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED VERY HAZARDOUS CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THIS VEHICLE ON THE HWY AS WELL AS IN THE CITY LIMITS, ALWAYS FEARING THAT WE MAY GET HIT FROM BEHIND. WE HAVE TAKEN OUR VEHICLE INTO THE CAR DEALER WHERE WE PURCHASED IT DESCRIBING THE PROBLEM, BUT TO NO AVAIL. WE ARE TOLD NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE, AND THE MACHINE FINDS NOTHING WRONG WITH OUR VEHICLE. WE HAVE ALSO TAKEN OUR CAR TO OUR VEHICLE MECHANIC, AND TOLD US IT WAS THE SENSORS IN THE GAS PEDAL, WHICH WE HAD REPLACED FOR $400.00. A WEEK LATER THE VEHICLE STARTED DOING THE SAME THING. AGAIN WE RETURNED TO OUR MECHANIC, WHOM IN TURN TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE CHEVROLET CAR DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT; AND WAS TOLD THAT ALL CHEVY MALIBU CAME DEFECTIVE FROM THE FACTORY WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP HAS EXPERIENCE A LOT OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS WITH THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE INTERNET FOR GM RECALLS ON THE 2010 CHEVY MALIBU, BUT HAVE FOUND NOTHING. I ASK WHY GM HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL THIS PROBLEM, KNOWING THAT IT IS A FACTORY DEFECT. WE THE CONSUMERS ARE STUCK WITH MAKING PAYMENTS FOR YEARS ON AN UNSAFE VEHICLE; AN UNSAFE VEHICLE THAT I HAVE TO SUBJECT MY FAMILY TO ON A DAILY BASES. WHAT IS GM WAITING FOR A HUMAN TRAGEDY TO HAPPEN? WE NEED ASSISTANCE IN GETTING THIS HAZARDOUS PROBLEM RESOLVED. THANK YOU. *TR

Apr 12, 2012

+ 1 more complaint for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

5 complaints

I have replaced my transmission in 2019. Car still has transmission problems. I’ve replaced my passenger headlight and lamp but the light still won’t work. My brake lights or back blinkers don’t work even after changing the fuses. Tire pressure light won’t go off. I have had this car since 2010..

Sep 09, 2024

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, GOING 60MPH. THE CAR SUDDENLY SLOWED DOWN TO ABOUT 5MPH AND STARTED VIOLENTLY SHAKING, AND I HAD TO QUICKLY PULL TO THE SHOULDER LANE, "REDUCED ENGINE SPEED" APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, ALONG WITH "ESC TRACTION CONTROL". RESTARTED MY CAR AND THE LIGHT WENT OFF. ABOUT 15 MINS LATER, IT DID THE SAME THING. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR MYSELF AND OTHER PEOPLE AROUND ME.

Dec 17, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE CLOCK WAS RESET, THE LOW ENGINE COMPRESSION, AND THE CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUMED TO NORMAL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 87,401. UPDATED 10/23/14*CN THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 10/30/14

Jul 22, 2014

I WAS TRAVELING ON A SIDE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. I WAS TOLD THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. HAD I BEEN TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED ON A BUSY HIGHWAY, IT IS LIKELY THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS INJURY. CHEVROLET DID NOT RESPOND TO MY CONCERN AND I ENDED UP TRADING IN THE VEHICLE FOR A NON-GM PRODUCT. VIEWING THE RECENT RECALLS FOR FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH (THAT I REALIZE WAS NOT THE ISSUE WITH MY CAR) CAUSED ME TO REPORT THIS IN THE EVENT OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE AND HOPEFULLY PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. *TR

Mar 20, 2014

CPO 2010 CHEVY MALIBU @59K NO KNOWN ISSUES PRIOR TO EXPLANATIONS ABOUT 3 DAYS AGO I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR NEW TIRES AND HAD A MECH CHECK A CLICKING NOISE THAT I NOTICED WHEN I WOULD PLACE THE CAR IN DRIVE AND BEGIN TO MOVE. HE STATED THAT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM WHERE MY CV ENTERS THE TRANSMISSIONS AND BELIEVES THERE IS PLAY WITHIN A GEAR SOMEWHERE INTERNALLY. I CALLED THE CHEVY DEALER AND AM DUE TO BRING IN THE VEHICLE TOMORROW.... NOW HERE IS THE PROBLEM. WHILE DRIVING MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY LAST NIGHT THIS RANDOM ISSUE. THE FOLLOWING WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON: ENGINE LIGHT TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT FOLLOWED BY THE FOLLOWING WARNING MESSAGES: ENG PWR REDUCED SERVICE ESC SERVICE TRACTION ESC OFF THE CAR BEGAN TO SHUDDER AS IF IT WANTED TO DIE. ALONG WITH THIS, I HAD NO ACCELERATION AND THANK GOD I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AS WHEN THIS HAPPENED I WAS EXITING A TUNNEL ONTO A BRIDGE. AFTER PULLING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED IT. ALL THE LIGHTS CONTINUED TO SHOW, AND THE RPMS JUMPED AS SEEN IN THE ATTACHED VIDEO. [XXX] I AGAIN SHUT THE CAR OFF AND WAITED ABOUT 5 MIN. AFTER TURNING THE CAR BACK ON, THE ONLY LIGHT THAT REMAINED ON WAS THE ENGINE LIGHT. I GATHERED THESE CODES THIS MORNING. C0242 P2135 -TPS THIS IS THE SECOND CAR IN 2 YEARS I HAVE BOUGHT FROM THIS DEALER, HERB CHAMBERS OF DANVERS, AND THIS IS THE SECOND CAR TO HAVE A TRANSMISSION ISSUE, ON TOP OF WHATEVER ELSE ITS DOING. I STILL OWE WELL OVER $10,000 ON THIS CAR. I HAVE NOT EVEN HAD THIS CAR 9 MONTHS. I CAN TELL YOU I AM A GROWN MAN IN TEARS BECAUSE I WORK 44 HRS A WEEK IN A CAREER I SPENT ALOT OF MONEY TRAINING FOR AND NOW AM HAVING MASSIVE ISSUES. I CANNOT AFFORD TO LOSE MY JOB AND THE DEALER COULD SEEM TO CARE LESS. *TR PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Nov 24, 2013

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

5 complaints

THE PASSANGER AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON AND THE RADIO LIGHTS UP BUT NO SOUND FOR RADIO OR TURN SIGNALS.

Aug 08, 2024

I WAS INVOLVED IN A HIT AND RUN BACK IN MARCH 2017 THE PERSON BACKED INTO THE PASS-SIDE OF MY CAR AS I WAS DRIVING 35 MPH DOWN THE MAIN ROAD , THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY FROM IMPACT , THE DEALERSHIP SAID THIS IS NOT A TAKATA ISSUE AS THEY WERE REPLACED BY THE CURRENT RECALL AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHY THEY DIDN'T DEPLOY . THE ELECTRICAL ISSUE IS THE ONSTAR RESPONSE SYSTEM DIDN'T DETECT THE CRASH AND CALL FOR HELP- I HAD TO PUSH THE BUTTON TO GET HELP . THE CAR CAN NOT GET DIRECTIONS SENT TO IT FROM ONSTAR AND THE ELECTRICAL KEEPS FAILING/LOOSING POWER AND I WAS TOLD TO REPLACE THE BATTER AND ALTERNATOR BUT IT STILL DOES IT AND THE WIRES R FINE . DEALERSHIP TOLD ME TO REPLACE THE COMPUTER CONTROL SYSTEM BUT SEEMS THEIR GUESSING AND I DON'T HAVE $1,200 AROUND TO DO IT . THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG SHOULD OF DEPLOYED AND THE ONSTAR SENSOR SHOULD OF DETECTED IT AND CALLED FOR HELP.

Oct 18, 2017

Crash: 1

SINCE I PURCHASED MY CAR THERE HAVE BEEN DIFFERENT INCIDENTS THAT I DIDN'T PAY ATTENTION TO. THE TRACTION,CRUISE CONTROL DON'T WORK PROPERLEY, THE WARNING LIGHT FOR THE AIR BAGS APPEARS AND WILL STAY ON FOR AWHILE I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE LIGHTING. AS SOON AS I RECIEVED THE RECALL LETTER I CALLED THE DEALER RIGHT AWAY AND TOLD THEM ABOUT THE PROBLEMS, THEY LOOKED IT UP AND SAID I HAD TO WAIT UNTIL THE PARTS ARRIVE. I'M VERY CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY I USE MY CAR FOR MY FAMILY AND WILL BE HAVING TO MAKE A LONG DISTANCE TRIP TO PICK UP MY DAUGHTER. WHAT DO I DO IN THE MEANTIME WHEN MY CAR IS ALREADY HAVING PROBLEMS? *JS

Jul 29, 2014

I HAVE A 2010 MALIBU AND RECENTLY TOOK IT TOO THE DEALER FOR A SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT AND THEY INFORMED ME OF A ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE CORRECTED UNDER A RECALL, HOWEVER NOW THERE SAYING I NEED TO REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT AIR BAG AND THE PASSENGER SEAT MODULE. THESE AIR BAGS ARE A SAFETY ISSUE AND THERE ARE MANY 2010 MALIBU OWNERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AND THE DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE 1245.87 FOR REPAIRS AND CANNOT SAY WHY THE FAILURE HAPPENED. A VEHICLE OF THIS AGE SHOULD NOT HAVE AIR BAG FAILURE. THERE NEEDS TO BE SOME SORT OF INVESTIGATION ON TO WHY THESE AIR BAGS AND SEAT SENSORS ARE FAILING FOR NO APPARENT REASONS BESIDE THE POOR OR CHEAP QUALITY OF THE PRODUCTS THERE INSTALLING. I THINK THAT GM NEEDS TO STAND BEHIND THERE CARS AND TRUCKS AND NOT BRUSH OFF SUCH A HUGE SAFETY RISK. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mar 28, 2013

DRIVER SIDE DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED WITH MANUALLY FROM INSIDE, OR WITH THE KEY OR AUTO OPENER. DRIVER HAD TO EXIT OVER THE COUNSEL AND OUT THE PASSENGER SIDE. WHEN I TURNED IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE ACTUATOR MALFUNCTION AND THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE IT. THEY DIDN'T SEEM TOO CONCERNED THAT THIS WAS A NEW ISSUE AND WHAT I BELIEVE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, IN ADDITION I HAVE HAD TO TAKE THIS VEHICLE SIX TIMES TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" INDICATOR LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. ANOTHER SAFETY ISSUE THAT HAD A RECALL BUT WAS NOT FIXED YET.

Aug 28, 2011

STEERING,AIR BAGS

5 complaints

FROM THE MINUTE I DROVE MY CAR OFF THE LOT THE DASH HAS BEEN SAYING 'SERVICE AIRBAGS'. A WEEK AGO WHILE I WAS DRIVING I LOST POWER STEERING. THE DASH SAID 'SERVICE ESC' AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT POPPED UP ON THE DASH. IF I TURN OFF MY CAR FOR A WHILE THE POWER STEERING MAY STILL WORK WHEN I START IT BACK UP, BUT EVENTUALLY I LOSE POWER STEERING AGAIN WHILE DRIVING.

Jan 05, 2021

THE POWER STEERING SENSOR WILL SUDDENLY GO OFF AND MY WHEEL LOCKS, I CANNOT TURN MY WHEELS, I FEEL REALLY UNSAFE I ALMOST CRASHED WITH MYSELF AND KIDS.

Sep 29, 2017

Crash: 1

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A JERSEY BARRIER. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E044000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.....UPDATED 07/05/16 *BF *CN

May 23, 2016

Crash: 1

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT AND THE TRACTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO TURN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING AND THE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 5/5/15*CN UPDATED 11/10/2015*JS

Feb 27, 2015

MY SEAT BELT WARNING PINGS WHEN I AM BUCKLED UP AND GOES OFF AS FREQUENTLY AS IT WOULD IF I WAS NOT BUCKLED UP. MY "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT RANDOMLY POPS UP MY CAR REVS WHEN IM DRIVING AT THE SAME PACE ON A FLAT ROAD. WHICH IS SCARY BECAUSE IT SPEEDS UP TOO. MY DRIVING WHEEL STICKS SOMETIMES. I FEEL LIKE ITS NOT A SAFE CAR I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN FEB THINKING IT WAS A GOOD INVESTMENT AND I REGRET IT 100%. *TR

Oct 25, 2014

Crash: 1

SEAT BELTS

5 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THE SEAT BELT SENSOR WHICH INDICATED IF THE SEAT BELT IS FASTENED FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE SEAT BELT WAS SECURELY BUCKLED, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWED THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS NOT IN USE. PROGRESSIVE CHEVROLET LOCATED AT 8000 HILLS AND DALES RD NW, MASSILLON OH 44646, (330)833 8564 WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT VEHICLE OWNERS WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR COSTS NOT COVERED UNDER A WARRANTY OR RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,879.

Jan 24, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO LATCH. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.

Dec 30, 2014

WHEN BUCKLING SEAT BELT IT WILL CLICK BUT SEAT BELT LIGHT STAYS ON I HAVE TO TRY SEVERAL TIME FOR THE LIGHT TO GO OFF. THIS HAPPENS WHEN ITS WARM OR HOT OUTSIDE. ONLY DRIVERS SIDE IS EFFECTED WITH THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Mar 31, 2014

CHILD WAS PUTTING SEAT BELT ON AND IT BROKE. SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. *TR

Oct 06, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED WHENEVER THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BUCKLE WAS ENGAGED, THE SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR WOULD REMAIN ILLUMINATED AS THOUGH IT WAS NOT CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000.

Jul 08, 2013

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

5 complaints

MY CAR KEEPS POPPING UP SERVICE ESC, ENGINE POWER REDUCED AND SERVICE TRACTION LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON. HAVE HAD FIXED 3 TIMES AND SILL KEEPS HAPPENING. WHILE VEHICLE IS DRIVING IT WILL DIE FOR NO REASON, ONCE STARTED BACK UP SOMETIMES IT STOPS OTHER TIMES STARTS SHAKING AND AS NO POWER.

Nov 18, 2018

I HAVEN'T HAD THIS CAR BUT 4YRS AND THE TRANSMISSION IS ALREADY MESSING UP FOUND A RECALL AND I WAS TOLD IT WASN'T FOR MY CAR. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO GET MY CAR FIXED????

Jun 20, 2016

THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. WILL NOT TURN OFF NOW MY BRAKES DO NOT WORK PROPERLY AND CAUSES THE CAR TO BE HARD TO STOP.

Feb 17, 2016

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL AT ONCE THE CAR LOST POWER. THE ESC, CHECKING LIGHT, AND ENGINE POWER REDUCE COME ACROSS THE DISPLAY. I COULD NOT GO OVER 20MPH, BUT I'M GLAD I WASN'T FAR FROM HOME NOR ANY CAR BEHIND ME AT THE TIME THIS HAPPEN. I WILL BE TAKING MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP DOWN THE STREET FROM MY HOUSE AS SOON AS THEY OPEN UP AT 0700 MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2014 TO GET IT CHECK OUT. THIS SCARED ME SO BAD THAT I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. THIS IS SO UNSAFE FOR HIGHWAY TRAVELING. *TR

Dec 15, 2014

APPROACHING 4-WAY STOP SIGN AND CAR BEGAN TO JERK/COULD NOT ACCELERATE AND SERVICE TRACTION/ ESC LIGHT CAME ON...HAD ENOUGH POWER TO ROLL INTO A PARKING LOT AND SHUT THE CAR OFF..RESTARTED THE CAR AND IT STOPPED DOING THIS. I WAS ABLE TO CONTACT A CHEVROLET DEALER (I WAS ON A 6 HOUR TRIP AND THIS HAPPENED 2 HOURS INTO MY TRIP:-( I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR ABOUT 8 MILES TO THE DEALER. HAD TO HAVE A PART CALLED ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY. I ALSO HAVE ANOTHER ISSUE WITH THE BRAKE LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY...BEING SERVICED NOW. *TR

May 28, 2014

STEERING,ENGINE

5 complaints

EVERYTIME I TURN LEFT THERE IS SOME KIND OF CLICKING GRINDING NOISE.

Jul 10, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LACK OF ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE ESC, POWER STEERING, AND ENGINE POWER REDUCED WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE RESTARTED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ESC FAILED. THE DEALER (GRAY-DANIELS CHEVROLET, 6080 INTERSTATE 55 NORTH FRONTAGE RD, JACKSON, MS 39211) INFORMED THE CONTACT THEY WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR A FEE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Feb 05, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING COLUMN REQUIRED EXCESSIVE EFFORT TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE NORMALLY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LACK OF ENGINE POWER AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 40 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ESC, POWER STEERING, AND ENGINE POWER REDUCED WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE CONTROL SENSOR AND THE POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 98,000.

Jan 19, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE GEAR WAS PLACED IN REVERSE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL AND POWER STEERING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (LOU BACHRODT CHEVROLET POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069 AT (954) 971-3000), BUT FAILED TO SPEAK WITH ANYONE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,000.

Jun 09, 2017

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

Jun 24, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

5 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE REDUCE POWER, CHECK ENGINE, AND ESC SERVICE TRACTION INDICATORS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BOX, IDLE CONTROL SENSOR, MODULE CONTROL SENSOR, THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR, OXYGEN CONTROL SENSOR, AND THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 173,000.

Nov 20, 2017

VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN THE DRIVERS INFORMATION CENTER INDICATED A ELECTRONIC STABILITY SERVICE, TRACTION CONTROL SERVICE AND ESC OFF MESSAGES. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES OVER A TWO DAY PERIOD. CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND THEY SAID THAT THE COMPUTER HAD STORED A P0300 CODE WHICH IS ENGINE MISFIRE. THE ENGINE RUNS FINE HOWEVER THERE IS A SLIGHT VIBRATION AT IDLE WHILE IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. GM ALSO SENT OUT A LETTER TO ME STATING THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE THROTTLE POSISTION SENSOR THAT MAY CAUSE THIS TO HAPPEN. THE DEALER DID NOT ATTEMPT TO DIAGNOS THE PROBLEM WITH THE SENSOR AND STATED THAT THE ENGINE HAD A BAD #2 CYCLINDER WITH COMPRESSION AT 100LBS. THE P0300 CODE CAN BE CAUSED BY THE VARIOUS ELECTRONIC MESSAGES THAT HAVE APPEARED AND THE ENGINE IS NOT THE PROBLEM. THEY WANTED TO TEAR IT DOWN AT A COST OF $2300 TO FIX A PROBLEM THAT DOES NOT EXIST. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 39000 MILES ON IT. THERE ARE NUMEROUS REPORTS OF THIS SAME ISSSUE WITH NHTSA AND GM HAS NOT DEALT WITH THE PROBLEM. ANOTHER ISSUE RELATING TO THIS IS THE FACT THAT THE ENGINE REDUCED POWER MESSAGE COMES ON IN SOME VEHILCLE AND THE CAR SLOWS DOWN AND IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ON THE HIGWAYS. SO FAR MY CAR HAS NOT DONE THAT. I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE SOME PRESSURE EXERTED ON GM TO CORRECT THESE MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THEIR VEHICLE SINCE THE GOVERNMENT BAILED THEM OUT ALONG WITH OUR TAXPAYER FUNDS.

Jul 01, 2016

I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN TO TURN AND WHEN I ACCELERATED A QUICK FLASH OF THE SERVICE ECM MESSAGE CAME ON AND THEN DISAPPEARED, BUT THE CAR STALLED OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. WHEN I TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR, IT WOULD TURNOVER, RUN FOR 2 SECONDS AND THEN DIE. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY HOUSE, WHERE WE CHARGED THE BATTERY AND TOOK IT OVER TO AUTOZONE TO HAVE THE ELECTRONICS SCANNED, WHERE IT SHOWED 3 CODES: U0121, P0106, P0621. THEY SCANNED THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR, AND ALL CAME UP WITH A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH (SO TO SPEAK). UPON READING ONLINE IT LOOKS LIKE THIS WAS AN ISSUE IN MALIBU'S 2004-2009 (WHICH WAS RECALLED), AND I BELIEVE THEY NEVER FIXED THE ISSUE AND NOW 2010'S MAY BE AFFECTED. MY WORRY IS THAT THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN AND IT WILL BE AT A BUSIER INTERSECTION OR WORSE YET, ON THE HIGHWAY.

Sep 20, 2015

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE VIA MAIL FROM GM DUE TO A DEFECT THAT RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY. THE NOTICE CLEARLY STATED WHY THE (CHEVROLET MALIBU 2010) WAS BEING RECALLED. THE REASONS FOR THE RECALL INDEED PERSISTED IN THE VEHICLE THAT I WAS CURRENTLY OPERATING SO I HAD IT SERVICED AS STATED IN THE NOTICE TO DO. MESSAGES SUCH AS: (ENGINE POWER REDUCED, SERVICE ESC, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, AS WELL AS SERVICE AIRBAG) APPEARED. AFTER A COUPLE OF DAYS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED, THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT EXISTED BEFORE RESUMED. WHAT NOW!? *TR

Jan 24, 2015

WHEN THE CARS HAD ABOUT 60000 MILES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED COMING ON, GAUGES SHUT OFF , AC WOULD NOT WORK GAS MILEAGE WOULD DROP AFTER TAKING IT TO DIFFERENT DEALER SHIPS WE HAD DIFFERENT REASONS FOR THE PROBLEM. ALL OF THE EXPENSIVE AND THEY WERE NOTE SURE IT WOULD HELP SON BY UNHOOKING THE BATTERY IT WOULD SOMETIMES CLEAR THE PROBLEM FOR A SHORT TIME, BUT IT WOULD ALWAYS RETURN. NOW WITH 100,000 AND ABOUT FIRST OF 2014 THE ENGINE STARTED SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, TRACTION CONTROL WOULD COME ON BY ITSELF AND LOWER POWER LIGHT WOULD COME ON PLUS ALL THE OTHER PROBLEMS WITH TWO YOUR BOYS THIS CAN BE SCARY. WE HAVE HAD THE RECALL DONE WITH THE BMS CABLE WHICH DIDN'T DO ANYTHING TO HELP THE PROBLEM THE DEALERSHIP WHICH WAS IN WEST JEFFERSON, NC LEFT THERE TOOLS IN THE CAR AND NOTE VERY PROFESSIONAL, MACK BROWNS IN BOONE SAID IT HAD NO RECALL WERE RUDE AND DIDN'T DO ANYTHING. WE HAVE CHANGED THE CAM SHAFT SENSORS AND WHEN WE GET HE MONEY ANOTHER SUGGESTION IS THE THROTTLE BODY SENSOR WHICH IS PART OF AN ASSEMBLY WHICH IS EXPENSIVE BUT WE HAVE NO CHOICE CAN'T TRADE IT IN LIKE THIS SO WERE STUCK. THIS IS THE WORST CAR EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD NO MORE CHEVROLETS FOR US. *TR

Nov 15, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

5 complaints

THIS HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES TO ME NOW. I WAS HEADING HOME ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET ON ABOUT 67 MPH AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE CAR STARTS COASTING. "ENGINE POWER REDUCED" CAME ACROSS THE COMPUTER DISPLAY. LIKE I SAID, THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE. I COULD PULL OVER TO A STOP, SHUT OFF THE CAR AND IT WOULD RESET, AND THE CAR WOULD BE FINE FOR ME TO MAKE IT HOME. BUT THIS LAST TIME, THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART AT ALL. I GOT THE CAR TOWED HOME, CHECKED THE BATTERY, THE CABLES, AND EVEN REPLACED THE STARTER , AND IT STILL DOES THE SAME THING.... STARTER WILL NOT ENGAGE TO TURN THE MOTOR OVER TO START.

May 15, 2017

WHILE THE VEHICLE IS AT IDLE (STOP LIGHT), THE ENGINE SURGES AND SPUTTERS AND THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL / ECS LIGHTS APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES. THE CAR WILL THEN ACCELERATE VERY SLOWLY ONLY UP TO ABOUT 20 MPH. I HAD THE CAR FIXED AT A GM DEALER ABOUT A YEAR AGO FOR A VEHICLE RECALL ON THE MAIN BODY WIRING CONNECTOR TO BCM. NOTE: THE GM FIX IS TO "CLEAN" THE CONNECTOR AND ADD DIELECTRIC GREASE TO PREVENT CORROSION. THE CAR WAS FINE AFTER THAT UNTIL NOW. I'VE SEEN MANY OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND I BELIEVE THE "FIX" IS ONLY TEMPORARY.

Dec 12, 2016

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE WHEN IT WAS NOT RUNNING. THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE EARLIER IN THE DAY. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD AND BURNED THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE CAR AND CAUSED SOME INTERIOR DAMAGE AS WELL. *TR

Aug 15, 2014

Fire: 1

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE BATTERY WAS RESET MULTIPLE TIMES TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACTS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V047000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES AND PROVIDED NO REMEDY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,500.

May 20, 2014

THIS HAS HAPPENED 2 TIMES, ONCE A FEW DAYS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE JUNE 2010 AT 400 MILES, AND THEN AGAIN ON 7/19/13 AFTER THE ISSUE WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED BY DEALER.I WAS ASSURED BY THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT THIS WOULD NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN AFTER THE REPAIR IN 2010, IT DID. THIS VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING. ON 7/19/2013 I WAS TRAVELING ON THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY IN TRAFFIC AND THE CAR SUDDENLY STALLED. EVERYTHING WENT BLANK, THE ENGINE CUT, NO POWER STEERING, NO INSTRUMENT PANELS, NO ELECTRICAL WHAT SO EVER. THANK GOODNESS I WAS ABLE BOTH TIMES TO COAST ON TO THE SHOULDER ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT CONSEQUENCE, BUT WITHOUT TURN SIGNALS, HAZARD LIGHTS, ACCESS TO ON STAR OR THE ABILITY TO HAND SIGNAL AS THE WINDOWS ARE OUT. AFTER BEING ESSENTIALLY POWERLESS, THE CAR DOES TURN BACK ON AFTER IT RESETS THE INTERNAL CLOCK TO 1/1/2009. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED IF THIS IS NOT RESOLVED, I WAS LUCKY TO HAVE NOT BEEN HIT BOTH TIMES. I AM FRIGHTENED THAT THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN AND MY JOB RELIES ON ME TO TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES. THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP. *TR

Jul 23, 2013

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

5 complaints

2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ESC LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATING AND TRAC CONTROL SWITCH ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE PART WAS REPLACED, THE ESC LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO REPORT THE TRAC SERVICE LIGHT WAS STILL DISPLAYED. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS A POSSIBLE BCM INTERNAL FAILURE. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE SHORTLY THEREAFTER REGARDING AN ISSUE WITH THE BCM CONNECTION SYSTEM WHICH COULD RESULT I A MALFUNCTION. ONE OF THE SYMPTOMS OF THE PROBLEM, AS STATED IN THE NOTICE WAS TRACTION CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, AND PANIC BRAKING ASSIST FEATURES, IF EQUIPPED MAY BE DISABLED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER *JB

Feb 03, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Sep 24, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 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 PARTS NEEDED WERE UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Sep 23, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Aug 28, 2014

2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE SYSTEM RECALL NOTICE AND CONSUMER SEEKS A LOANER VEHICLE UNTIL PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. *SMD RECALL# 14V252000. *JB

Aug 20, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

4 complaints

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact had been informed by other drivers that the brake lights failed to illuminate as intended while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the brake lights randomly illuminated while driving. The traction control warning light was illuminated intermittently, causing the cruise control to become inoperable. The contact stated that as an independent mechanic, he had replaced the brake sensors twice; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V252000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Vehicle Speed Control, Electronic Stability Control (ESC); however, the failure persisted. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure might be related to the brake sensors. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Mar 18, 2025

THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ENGAGED WHILE DRIVING THE CAR AND DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKING CAUSING A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD FOR NOT ONLY HE DRIVER BUT OTHERS FOLLOWING BEHIND. BECAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON WHILE DRIVING FOLLOWING CARS CRASH DETECTION SYSTEMS ENGAGE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR QUITE AWHILE. IT WAS "FIXED" BY A CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP ONCE ALREADY BUT IT IS BACK. HUGE CONCERN FOR MY 17 YEAR OLD DRIVING THE CAR.

Jan 26, 2019

I HAVE ONLY BEEN DRIVING THIS CAR FOR 5 MONTHS. PURCHASED USED AT DEALERSHIP. I DO NOT DRIVE FAR. ALL OF A SUDDEN ESC AND "SERVICE TRACTION" SHOWS UP ON MY DASH. MY REAR BREAK LIGHT TURNS ON AND I'M NOT TOUCHING THE BREAK. THE "SERVICE TRACTION ESC" SHOWS UP MORE AND MORE FREQUENTLY. TO ME, THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE AND I SEE THAT MY CAR IS DOING THE SAME AS OTHERS BUT GM TOLD ME VIA PHONE CALL, "ONLY CERTAIN VIN NUMBERS ARE RECALLED". SOMETHINGS WRONG HERE. IS IT GOING TO TAKE SOMEONE TO BE SEVERELY INJURED OR WORSE FOR THIS TO GET HANDLED? I BELIEVE IN AMERICAN MADE CARS, BUT WHY AREN'T THE REST OF US WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL AND YEAR ALSO IN THIS RECALL? WE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS! ALL I WAS DOING WHILE DRIVING WAS DRIVING 45 MPH ON A STRAIGHT FLAT ROAD, WHERE SPEED LIMIT WAS 50MPH!

Oct 08, 2015

THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON OUR 2010 CHEVY MALIBU, TURN ON WHILE DRIVING BUT TURN OFF WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED. AFTER TAPPING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKE LIGHTS THEN STAY OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 SECONDS, THEN ILLUMINATE ON THEIR OWN AGAIN. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK AND THE SERVICE ESC AND SERVICE TRACTION WARNINGS ARE DISPLAYED. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY AND FOR VARYING PERIODS OF TIME. *TR

Oct 19, 2013

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

4 complaints

The July 14, 2014 recall (13036) describes the issue perfectly. Brake lights come on when gas is pressed, goes off when brake pedal is pressed (very dangerous). Airbag, motor & traction control lights come on, message center says “ESC” “traction control”. We have had the car on multiple diagnostic tools saying it’s the module and the electrical isn’t communicating with the module… according to the recall, it is EXACTLY what is happening. We bought the car recently for our NEW driver not knowing and after HOURS of research and going to mechanics it seems to be the SAME recall but this car/VIN is not included in the recall. My child is going to get rear ended because nothing is fixing the issue and this vin doesn’t have any “recalls”

Oct 02, 2024

Brake lights stay on while driving but turn off when braking, engine and traction control lights come on, car acts like it's going to die. This happens intermittently and sometimes without any warning lights. I noticed this again most recently within the last week and several times on 2/25/23. Vehicle has not yet been inspected but was previously taken in for the same issue in 2020. Dealership stated that since the lights weren't staying on and no codes were stored, they weren't required to make repairs. It goes without saying that driving with faulty lights can cause an accident and is also illegal. It is highly irresponsible of GM not to repair this known issue and of NHTSA not to issue a recall.

Feb 26, 2023

I HAVE BEEN NOTICING AND BEEN TOLD MY BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD AND AT TIMES MY CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT FUNCTION AND IT HAPPENS DURING DAY WHEN I CAN'T TELL AND AT NIGHT WHICH OBVIOUSLY IS MORE APPARENT BUT NOT ANY LESS DANGEROUS ...PUTTING TWO TOGETHER MY BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD BE COMING ON AND WHEN I PRESS THE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN THEY GO OFF...I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED AND AFTER GOOGLING TO FIND A FIX I SEE THERE ARE MANY RECALLS AND COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE WITH THIS YEAR MAKE AND MODEL...AS IT DOES NOT LIST MY VIN TO BE INVOLVED WITH ANY RECALLS IT'S CONCERNING THAT THE SAFETY OF MY KIDS AND I COULD BE AT RISK. I CANNOT FIND ANY POSITIVE FIX TO THE PROBLEM YET AND SEE MANY PEOPLE SPENT HUNDREDS TO THOUSANDS AT DEALERSHIPS ONLY TO FIND THE PROBLEM NOT FIXED...IF THERE'S ANY ASSISTANCE INFORMATION OR GO TO'S YOU CAN PROVIDE I WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED

Feb 02, 2018

AS I WAS DRIVING A LIGHT CAME ON THAT SAID ESC, TRACTION, SERVICE ESC AT ONE POINT IT SAID TRACTION OFF. IT HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES SOMETIMES I GO TO START THE VEHICLE AND THE LIGHT IS ON AND THE CAR WILL NOT BUDGE FROM PARK AND I WAS STRANDED FOR OVER AN HOUR IN THE EVENING ALL ALONE. OTHER TIME I WAS DRIVING AND THE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON THE WHOLE TIME AND PEOPLE WERE HONKING AT ME. MY WORST TIME WAS WHEN I WAS DRIVING GOING ABOUT 55 ON A VERY DARK ROAD WITH MY DAUGHTER IN THE CAR HAD ABOUT 40 MILES TO DRIVE TO GET HOME AND THE LIGHT CAME ON AS I WAS DRIVING AND APPARENTLY THEN I HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS AT ALL ! ALL THE WAY HOME NO BRAKE LIGHTS I WAS UNAWARE OF THIS UNTIL A CAR DROVE UP ON ME ALMOST HITTING ME FROM BEHIND BECAUSE HE COULD NOT SEE ME UNTIL HE WAS RIGHT ON ME AND I HAD TO SWERVE OVER TO THE NEXT LANE TO AVOID BEING HIT THIS WAS A VERY SCARY AND TRAUMATIC INCIDENT FOR MY DAUGHTER AND I! THIS IS BEYOND DANGEROUS AND SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE, WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THEIR WAS A RECALL BUT THAT THEY HAD FIXED IT DURING MY LAST OIL CHANGE WHICH I WAS NEVER MADE AWARE OF BUT CASE BEING IF IT WAS "FIXED" THEN WHY AM I STILL RIDING IN A DANGEROUS VEHICLE?! ONE DAY ITS OKAY AND THE NEXT DAY I MAY BE ON THE EXPRESS WAY DOING 55 HOPING NOT TO DIE DUE TO A FAULTY SYSTEM SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS ISSUE BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY HURT! I AM DISAPPOINTED IN THE WAY THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP IS JUST BRUSHING THIS OFF AS YES IT WAS A RECALL BUT WE TOOK CARE OF IT SUPPOSEDLY SO NOW THAT'S NOT THE PROBLEM IN THEIR WORDS IT'S NOW YOUR PROBLEM! I CAN SAY THAT BY THE WAY I HAVE BEEN TREATED AND GETTING THE RUN AROUND AND BEING SCARED TO DRIVE A VEHICLE THAT I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE IN HAS REALLY REALLY CAUSED ME TO DISLIKE CHEVROLET!

Sep 02, 2015

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

4 complaints

My airbag light just recently came on driver frontal airbag may explode NHTSA-19001900 Power steering NHTSA- 14E044000 u joint premature failure Electrical system all out of wack NHSTA-14V252000 bcm resistance result in voltage fluctuations in brake Power train- NHTSA 12V460000 4 speed automatic transmission the tabs on transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate

Dec 27, 2023

The passenger light beam will not come on it also messes with my radio it turns it to the aux I keep replacing the Bub in the harness and it's still not working not not to mention the car felt like a lost of power due to I guess the trance when turning a corner or pulling off. The air bag light comes on a few days and turn off.

Oct 01, 2021

I WAS STOPPED,WENT TO ACCELERATE,AND SUDDEN HARD SHIFT AS IT ACCELERATED. AFTER A FEW MILES,LOST ALL GEARS AFTER 2ND GEAR.ON INTERSTATE AT TIME WHEN LOST GEARS & CLOSE TO GETTING INTO MAJOR ACCIDENT. TOOK IT TO ASC CERTIFIED MECHANIC TO LEARN THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED,WIRING FROM BATTERY TO STARTED BURNED UP,BATTERY FAILUREM ALTERNATOR FAILED, AND ECM FAILED AS WELL. REPAIR COST APPROX $4600.00. SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT & CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON ALSO & P0013 CODE. LOOKED UP VEH HISTORY, SHOWS RECALLS ON SOME OF THIS WERE SUPPOSEDLY PERFORMED, BUT HARD TO BELIEVE. 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION, SO GM WON'T HONOR.

Jan 21, 2020

MULTIPLE ERROR MESSAGES APPEARING IN DASHBOARD ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL WITH DASH COMPUTER GIVING OUT RANDOM ERROR MESSAGES STATING SERVICE AIRBAG AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON BURNED OUT MY BATTERY. GEAR SHIFT MAKES LOUD BOOMING NOISE WHEN PUTTING IN GEAR WHILE DRIVING CAR JOLTS AND HESITATES TO SHIFT GEARS. CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO CHECK THE CAR DIAGNOSTIC WITHOUT CHARGING PER MODULE. *TR

Jun 17, 2014

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

4 complaints

Was driving down highway at approximately 70 to 75 miles per hour when my drivers side window airbag and seat airbag deployed. It hit my face shoulder and arm. There was no collision and I was able to keep control of the vehicle for the most part. I swerved a little but regained control quickly. My seat belt is locked and is no longer usable

Apr 09, 2023

Injuries: 1

MY CAR AIR PASSENGER DONT DETECT MY SEATBELT SAYS IM NOT BUCKLE AND I AM DONT KNOW IF ITS A WIRE MY LIGHTING INSIDE GOES ON AND OFF AND MY CAR SMELLS TOO MUCH GASOLINE

Aug 16, 2022

2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. ATTORNEY REPRESENTING CONSUMERS WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED, WHICH IN TURN CAUSED HIM TO REAR END THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. AS A RESULT OF THE IMPACT, THE CONSUMERS WIFE SUSTAINED A VERY SERIOUS CLOSED HEAD INJURY WHEN HER HEAD STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD, DESPITE THE FACT SHE WAS A WEARING HER SEAT BELT AND THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH FRONTAL AIR BAGS THAT DID NOT DEPLOY. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, THE CONSUMER WAS STOPPED AND DESPITE THE FACT, HE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 TO ONE CAR LENGTH BEHIND THE OTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONT OF THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE STRUCK THE REAR OF THE OTHER VEHICLE MOVING IT AFTER IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS.

Aug 07, 2013

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE OTHER DRIVER CROSSED OVER THE LANE AND CRASHED INTO THE CONTACTS VEHICLE HEAD ON. THE DRIVER FRONTAL AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER, FRONT PASSENGER, AND REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANTS. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER HEAD, ARM AND FINGERS. THE PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER FACE, A BROKEN FINGER, AND THE PASSENGER IN THE REAR SEAT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK, ARM, AND HEAD. THE MICHIGAN POLICE REPORT NUMBER 9217521 WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 1,000.

Jul 30, 2010

Crash: 1

Injuries: 3

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

4 complaints

SAFETY OF MY FAMILY IS MY MAIN CONCERN, I DON'T KNOW WHAT SPEED I'M GOING A I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE, I DON'T KNOW IF THERE'S AN ENGINE PROBLEM, BECAUSE NOTHING IN THE PANEL IS WORKING!

Oct 11, 2019

I WAS TURNING ONTO A FREEWAY ON RAMP WHEN A ENGINE POWER REDUCED MESSAGE CAME UP ON MY DASHBOARD. THE CARS SPEED THEN DROPPED TO ABOUT 10 MILES AN HOUR AND STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY. THANKFULLY I WAS ONLY MOVING AT ABOUT 30 MPH AND WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER SAFELY.

May 01, 2016

MY 2010 CHEVY MALIBU LT 2.4 L BEGAN MISFIRING ON CYLINDER 1 GIVING ME TH CODES P0201 AND P0301. AFTER GETTING THOSE READINGS I BEGAN DRIVING HOME AND THE CAR BEGAN TO JERK AND LOSE POWER FOLLOWED BY THE SERVICE TRACTION AND SERVICE ESC WARNING LIGHTS FLASHING ALONG WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT. SO I BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AGAIN AND THE GEARS HAD TROUBLE SHIFTING AND HORSE POWER WAS REDUCE WHEN TRYING TO TAKE OFF. THE CAR WOULD SLIP GEAR AT 40 MPH AND AROUND 60 - 65 MPH. LIGHTS WILL NOT GO OFF UNLESS NEGATIVE BATTERY POST IS REMOVED AND THEN RECONNECTED.THEN PROBLEM RETURNS WHEN CAR IS DRIVEN AGAIN. I SEARCHED MY VIN NUMBER AND THERE IS NO RECALL FOR MY VIN BUT MY CAR HAS THE SAME ISSUES AS 100S OF OTHER 2010 CHEVY MALIBUS. I REALLY DONT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS CAR. I WISH I ANY OTHER OPTION TO GETTING THIS PROBLEM FIXED ASAP!!!

Apr 21, 2016

FOLLOWING THE RECALL FIX FOR ID#93696 I EXPERIENCED THE "SERVICE ENC" WARNING. A SHORT TIME LATER I BEGAN EXPERIENCING THE "TRACTION" WARNING COMING ON. I NOW HAVE PROBLEMS WHEN TRYING TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE. AND JUST RECENTLY I GET A INTERMITTENT DINGING SOUND, THAT SOUNDS LIKE THE SEATBELT WARNING, THAT COMES ON IN SPITE OF THE SEAT BELT BEING HOOKED SECURELY. I HAVE REPEATEDLY BROUGHT THESE ISSUES TO THE ATTENTION OF THE RUDA CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP ONLY TO HAVE THEM BLOW ME OFF. I BECAME PERSISTENT AND CONTACTED GM DIRECTLY AND THEY INSTRUCTED RUDA TO REPLACE THE BREAK PEDAL POSITION SENSOR. HOWEVER THIS FIX HAS NOT MADE ANY DIFFERENCE. I CONTINUE TO HAVE THE SAME ISSUES. I AM BECOMING INCREASINGLY CONCERNED REGARDING THE SAFETY OF THIS $27,000 VEHICLE. I UNDERSTAND THAT I MAY, AT SOME POINT, ALSO EXPERIENCE BRAKE LIGHT ISSUES AS WELL. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. I AM A PANCREATIC CANCER PATIENT WHO HAS TO DRIVE 2 HOURS ONE WAY TO SEE MY SPECIALIST. I HAVE ENOUGH STRESS IN MY LIFE!!! *TR

Jun 10, 2014

STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

4 complaints

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THE CLUSTER PANEL STARTS SHOWING WARNING LIGHTS FOR THE STEERING, SERVICE ESC, AND THE MIL LIGHT WAS ON, THE CAR LOST POWER, LOST POWER STEERING AND HAD NO POWER, NO MATTER WHAT I DID, THE CAR WOULD NOT RESPOND. THIS PUTTING MY FAMILY AND ME IN DANGER, WE WERE DRIVING ON THE IDL IN TULSA OKLAHOMA AT RUSH HOUR, VERY, VERY BUSY ROAD AT THAT TIME OF DAY. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM, THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE THAT WILL END UP GETTING SOMEONE KILLED. THE CAR IS COMPLETELY UNSTABLE, ERRATIC AND VERY HARD TO DRIVE, YOU LOSE POWER (NO ACCELERATION) AND POWER STEERING. THE CAR HAS 142,000 MILES ON IT, THAT SEEMS TO BE WHEN IT HAPPENING TO OTHER VEHICLES ALSO.

Feb 25, 2019

THE ESC AND TRACTION WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. ESC NOT WORKING SO I WAS VERY VERY CAUTIOUS DRIVING. I TOOK TO DEALER. $1200 + TO REPLACE 2 COMPUTER MODULES FOR BRAKES, STEERING, TRACTION. THIS BRINGS NUMBER OF MODULES NEEDING REPLACEMENT TO 4 ON THIS VEHICLE. EIGHT DAYS LATER, ALL THE SAME LIGHTS CAME ON AGAIN PLUS BRAKE FLUID LIGHT. CALLED DEALER AND TOLD TO BRING CAR IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC. I ASKED ABOUT SAFETY AND WAS TOLD TO CHECK BRAKE FLUID. I SAID I DON'T KNOW HOW. SO, I WENT TO CAR AND BRAKE WAS HARDER BUT WORKING. DROVE TO DEALER. WHEN I ARRIVED, THERE IS NO BRAKE FLUID LEFT. LUCKY I MADE IT TO THE DEALER. WAS TOLD EITHER PART NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY OR DEFECTIVE PART. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT COULD HAVE COST MY LIFE OR SOMEONE ELSE'S LIFE. IN RESEARCHING LATER, I SEE A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THESE WARNING LIGHTS AND MODULES. I AM LUCKY THERE WAS NO INCIDENT.

Aug 04, 2017

CAR LOST CONTROL OF POWER STEERING SAME TIME AS DRIVER SIDE BACK BRAKE LIGHT WENT OUT STEERING WHEEL SHAKES BAD WHEN SLOWING DOWN FROM 70

Jun 08, 2016

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR AT NORMAL TRAVELING SPEED THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SHUTS OFF AND THE CAR GOES INTO MANUAL STEERING WHICH MAKES THE CAR VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS AND HAS MADE ME ARK THE CAR BECAUSE I FEEL IT IS FAR TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. THIS STARTED OCCURRING FEBRUARY15TH AND CONTINUED UNTIL I PARKED THE CAR ON FEB2ST.

Feb 26, 2016

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

4 complaints

WHILE DRIVING AT 60MPG CAR RPG DROPPED TO NOTHING, COULDN'T USE THE ACCELERATOR. ABLE TO MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. GOT IT GOING AGAIN THEN NOT EVEN 5 MINS LATER CAR STARTED SHAKING BADLY, COULDN'T USE THE ACCELERATOR, PULLED OVER. DASH FLASHES WITH ESC. SERVICE, TRACTION CONTROL, ENGINE REDUCED AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ON GOING FOR WELL OVER A YEAR. HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH COLDER MONTHS, FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED IT WAS SEPTEMBER. WENT OUT TODAY TO WARM UP MY CAR AS IT WAS ICED AND SNOWED OVER, WHILE CLEANING IT OFF IT WAS FINE. CAME BACK INSIDE TO FINISH GETTING READY TO GO AND WHEN I CAME OUT TO MY CAR, IT WAS SHAKING, RPM WAS BOUNCING BETWEEN 1-3, ALL THE NOTICES WERE ON THE DASH AGAIN. TOOK IT FOR A DRIVE AROUND THE BLOCK TO SEE IF IT WOULD RESOLVE, COULDN'T GET IT TO GO ABOVE 15 MPG. I'VE TAKEN IT TO NUMEROUS GARAGES TO GET LOOKED AT, ITS ALWAYS SOMETHING DIFFERENT. ONE "FIXED" THE ENGINE, ANOTHER DID AN OIL CHANGE AND FILTER CHANGE, ONE CHANGED THE ALTERNATOR, ETC. EVERYTIME I TAKE IT SOMEWHERE THEY "FIX" IT FOR IT TO RUN FOR A WEEK OR SO AT A TIME TIL THIS HAPPENS AGAIN. LUCKILY IT HAS NOT CAUSED ANY ACCIDENTS BUT I WILL NOT DRIVE IT IN THIS CONDITION. BEEN TOLD ITS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AS WELL BUT I'M TIRED OF SPENDING MONEY FOR IT NOT TO FIX THE UNDERLYING ISSUE WHICH NO ONE CAN SEEM TO FIGURE OUT. I HAVE LEARNED THIS IS A PROBLEM FOR A LOT OF CHEVY MALIBU OWNERS. I AM UNABLE TO GET ANOTHER VEHICLE SO I AM STUCK WITH WHAT I CURRENTLY HAVE.

Jan 26, 2019

ENGINE POWER REDUCED WHILE I WAS DRIVING INTO MY DAUGHTERS SCHOOL.

Oct 16, 2017

WHILE DRIVING SUDDENLY THE CAR JERKED (LIKE A TRANSMISSION ERROR) AND THEN THE MESSAGE ON THE DISPLAY WOULD SHOW "SERVICE ESC" AND "TRACTION OFF". I BROUGHT THE CAR IN FIRST TO RUN AN ELECTRICAL TEST, WHERE THEY REPROGRAMMED A SENSOR (COST=$158.95). A FEW DAYS LATER THE VERY SAME ISSUE HAPPENED AND AT THIS TIME WHEN I CAME TO A STOP SIGN I WENT TO ACCELERATE AND MY CAR HAD SHUT ITSELF OFF. I THEN BROUGHT IT IN WHERE THE FOUND CODES REGARDING THE MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (MAP) SENSOR PROBLEMS. THE SERVICE PLACE THEN MONITORED BOTH THE COMPUTER DATA FOR THE MAP SENSOR AND THE ACTUAL SENSOR DATA DURING TEST DRIVE AND FOUND THAT WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURS THE COMPUTER DATA DROPS OUT BUT THE SENSOR DATA REMAINS THE SAME, THEY SUGGESTED THAT IT COULD BE A POSSIBLE WIRING PROBLEM, AND I AGREED TO HAVE THEM REPLACE THE SENSOR.(COST+$275.15). NOTHING HAPPENED UNTIL A FEW WEEKS LATER AND THE VERY SAME ISSUE OCCURRED. MY HUSBAND PLAYED AROUND WITH SOME WIRES AND HAD NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A POSSIBLE WAY THAT CONDENSATE COULD GET INTO WHERE THE SENSORS WERE AND SO HE FIXED THAT ISSUE. I HAVE NOT HAD THIS ISSUE SINCE THEN. JUST WANTING TO SEE IF THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM AND TO GET A PROPER FIX. *TR

Aug 23, 2014

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR DOWN A CITY STREET AND THE SERVICE ESC LIGHT CAME ON AND THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR'S RPM'S WERE SURGING BACK AND FORTH. I DID MANAGE TO GET THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND GET THE THROTTLE ACTUATOR CLEANED OFF AS HE SAID IT WAS DIRTY. NOW THE SERVICE ESC LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY IS GOING OFF AGAIN AND ITS BEEN ABOUT TWO WEEKS. I DON'T WANT THE REDUCED POWER TO HAPPEN WHILE I AM ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR

Mar 10, 2014

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

4 complaints

MY CAR CURRENTLY HAS THE ENGINE LIGHT ON AND WILL SUDDENLY SLOW DOWN AND SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE READING ON THE DASH SAYS LOW TRACTION ECS OFF AND THEN FLASHED ENGINE POWER REDUCED. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO SEVERAL MECHANICS AND THEY CAN NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. I AM CURRENTLY SPENDING MONEY TO FIX SEVERAL DIFFERENT THINGS AND NONE OF THEM ARE WORKING. I HAVE READ MANY FORUMS WHERE CHEVY OWNERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM BUT YET THERE IS NO RECALL. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE WHEN DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN YOUR CAR SLOWS DOWN SUDDENLY AND SIGNIFICANTLY. MY CAR HAS SLOWED WHILE I WAS IDLE, DRIVING ON THE STREET, AND DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY.

Jan 20, 2018

DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN I RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING MESSAGES IN THE DIC: "SERVICE ESC" "SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL" AND "ENG REDUCED PWR." VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 60 MPH, AND THAT WAS WITH PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. WHEN I HAD TO STOP, THE ENGINE SHOOK. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME - ALTHOUGH, AT ONE POINT, I WAS DRIVING 20 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY ACCELERATION LANE BECAUSE THE CAR COULD NOT ACCELERATE AT ALL. THE MESSAGES CLEARED WHEN I SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON; HOWEVER, THE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ON. DEALER FOUND DTC OF "P2135" AND REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY. THEY SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE EMISSIONS/ENGINE/POWERTRAIN WARRANTY AND CHARGED $500 FOR THE REPAIR. *TR

Dec 12, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THERE WAS A REDUCTION IN ENGINE POWER WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ESC AND TRACTION WARNING INDICATORS. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND UPON RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED WITH THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. *TR

Mar 10, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ECS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED TO 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE ALSO FAILED TO RESPOND TO THE CONTACT'S ATTEMPTS TO ACCELERATE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THEY HAD RECEIVED ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE FAILURE, BUT NOT ENOUGH TO ISSUE A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 104,000.

Feb 20, 2013

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

4 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. AFTER A COMPLETE STOP WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED DUE TO NO WARNING SENSORS. A DAY LATER, AN UNKNOWN INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO SHOP WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC RECOMMENDED THE VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO A TRANSMISSION INDEPENDENT DEALER. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (DON BROWN CHEVROLET, 2244 S KINGS HIGHWAY BLVD, ST. LOUIS, MO, 63110) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 8-3433690388. THE DEALER COULD NOT ASSIST AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,505.

Nov 27, 2017

SINCE I DROVE THIS CAR OFF THE LOT IN 2010, ONCE EVERY SIX MONTHS OR SO, THIS CAR WILL SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFT GREATLY REDUCING THE SPEED. IT IS THE EQUIVALENT OF ENGINE BRAKING. IT WAS UNDER AN UNFIXED RECALL WHEN I PURCHASED IT. THE DEALERSHIP, PARKWAY CHEVROLET, MADE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT IT STILL PERSISTS TO THIS DAY. GIVEN THE SUDDEN DECELERATION THAT THIS CAUSES, AND THE ONLY RESOLUTION IS TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT, I FEEL THIS PROBLEM CAN CAUSE DEATH TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE CAR. THE MOST COMMON TIME THAT THIS HAPPENS IS WHEN THE DRIVER IS CHANGING LANES AND THEY GO OVER A RAISED LANE MARKER - ONE OF THOSE LITTLE DOTS SEPARATING LANES IN THE SOUTHERN STATES. THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED WAS TWO DAYS AGO.

Jun 15, 2017

ESC AND TRACTION GRAPHIC AND TEXT ALARMS HAVE BEEN INITIALIZING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS SINCE MARCH 2015. ON 4/7/2015 AND AGAIN ON 4/13/2015, AFTER STARTING THE CAR THESE TWO ALARMS INITIALIZED ALONG WITH THE POWER STEERING ALARM AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. IN EACH CASE, TURNING OFF THE ENGINE RESET THE ALARMS AND THE POWER STEERING RESTORED. LOSS OF POWER STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS PARTICULARLY IN A CURVE OR WHILE MAKING A TURN COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I NOW FEEL VERY UNSAFE AND INSECURE WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Apr 16, 2015

CAR WAS RECALLED FOR #13036 FROM ESTERO BAY CHEVROLET 9/05/2014 ESTERO FLORIDA.THE CAR IS STILL MALFUNCTIONING. TAKEN CAR BACK TO DEALER, THEY STATED THEY CHECK THE WORK DONE. THE CAR STILL SHIFT OUT PARK AND GETS STUFF IN PARK AND WILL NOT SHIFT OUT WITHOUT FORCING THE SHIFTER AND THE BRAKE. 9/18/2014 TAKEN CAR BACK TO DEALER AND TOLD THEM THE CAR IS STILL MALFUNCTIONING. THE SAID IT DID NOT DO IT FOR THEM. I STATED YOU NEED TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR AT LEAST HALF HOUR TO MALFUNCTION. I FEEL GM IS TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM THE CHEAPEST WAY POSSIBLE, BY PLACING A WASHER AND GREASE ON THE WIRE HARNESS. I FEEL THE ENTIRE BCM ( BRAKE STABILTY COMTROL MODULE) WIRE HARNESS SHOULD BE REPLACED. THEY HAVE HAS THE CAR FOR 2.1/2 DAYS ANC OULD NOT FIX IT. I HAVE PROCEEDS TO CALL GM ABOUT THIS PROBLEM.. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THIS CAR IN 5 MONTHS BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEMS TO THE CAR. THIS CAR IS USED BY MY DAUGHTER AND MY INFANT GRANDSON. I NOW HAVE BEEN MAKING CAR PAYMENTS ON IT FOR 5 MONTHS AND COULD NOT USE IT. VERY DISAPPOINTMEND IN GM.. *TR

Sep 18, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE

4 complaints

MY 2010 CHEVY MALIBU DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AFTER THE DOORS ARE UNLOCKED OR FROM THE OUTSIDE BY PULLING ON THE HANDLE. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF YOU UNLOCK FROM INSIDE USING UNLOCK/LOCK BUTTON ON DOOR OR OUTSIDE USING KEY FOB, THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR AN EMERGENCY, THE DRIVER OR PASSENGERS WHOSE DOORS ARE AFFECTED WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE AFFECTED DOOR. TRIED PENETRATING OIL AND GREASE TO LUBRICATE ACTUATOR AND HAS NOT FIXED PROBLEM. ALSO HAPPENS RANDOMLY, DOES NOT MATTER TEMPERATURE OR WEATHER CONDITIONS. NO CURRENT RECALLS OUT ON THIS ISSUE, AND REPAIR COSTS RANGE UPWARDS OF $350. THE PULL HANDLE INSIDE THE CAR FEELS LIKE IT IS NOT ENGAGING WITH THE COMPONENTS TO UNLATCH THE DOOR, AND THE SAME FEELING IS OBSERVED WHEN TRYING TO OPEN THE CAR ON THE OUTSIDE USING THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE.

Feb 25, 2016

DOOR LATCH MALFUNCTIONS. THE AUTO LOCK FUNCTION DOES NOT WORK WHEN TRANSITIONING FROM DRIVE TO PARK, AND THE DOOR IS UNABLE TO BE OPENED AND CLOSED. THE ONLY WAY TO EXIT/ENTER THE VEHICLE IS BY CRAWLING ACROSS PASSENGER SEAT - SAFETY CONCERN.

Jan 10, 2016

MY MALIBU LEAKIN WATER BY THE METALLIC STRUCTURE OF THE ROOF IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S AUTO GLASS BUSINESS UP AND NOTED THAT THE WINDSHIELD IS NO PROBLEM, THE PROBLEM IS IN THE METAL CEILING JOISTS FACTORY DEFAULT IN THE INSULATION CEILING. THAT SAME DIAGNOSIS IT ISSUED THREE WORKSHOPS OF CAR REPAIR. IT IS A PROBLEM OF MAKING THE 2010 MALIBU.

Dec 21, 2015

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER, ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING, AND VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART. THIS HAS HAPPENED 6 TIMES NOW (SINCE LATE 2014) WE HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON ALL OCCASIONS. FIRST THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THEN THEY SAID IT WAS THE FUSE PANEL, AFTER IT LOST POWER AND QUIT RUNNING AFTER LESS THAN 10 MILES THEY SAID IT WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE COMPUTER. WE JUST GOT IT BACK SATURDAY 2/14/2015 AND TODAY 2/17/2015 IT HAPPENED AGAIN. LAST TIME THEY SAID IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH GROUNDS 104 & 107 AND DID A GLOBAL RESET. WE HAVE E-MAILED THE CEO OF GM AND SPOKEN TO AN EXECUTIVE FROM HEADQUARTERS. THEY DON'T SEEM TO COMPREHEND THE SAFETY ISSUES INVOLVED IN A VEHICLE THAT WILL LOSE POWER AT ANY TIME. PLEASE HELP US. IT IS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. WE ARE UNSURE OF EXACT DATE/DATES OF EACH INCIDENT. THE DATE STATED ABOVE IS AN ESTIMATE. *TR

Feb 17, 2015

VISIBILITY

4 complaints

2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE PLASTIC GROMMET AND WIPER LINKAGE FAILED. *JB

Apr 08, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER FROM THE WINDSHIELD PILLAR PENETRATED THE VEHICLE AND WETTED THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 73,000.

Apr 04, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GLASS IN THE SUNROOF SHATTERED AND CRUMBLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NOTHING HAD STRUCK THE GLASS PRIOR TO THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WAS TOLD THERE HAD BEEN NO OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SUNROOF SHATTERING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 58,000. UPDATED 10/17/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE SUNROOF WAS IN THE CLOSED POSITION. THE REMAINDER OF THE GLASS CRUMBLED INTO SMALL PIECES. UPDATED 10/18/12

Sep 21, 2012

2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER STATES DEFROSTER FOR CLEARING THE WINDSHIELD OF MOISTURE BUILD UP WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER HIS VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THERE WAS A CONSTANT ODOR OF MOLD/MILDEW COMING FROM THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE CONSTANT ODOR. EACH TIME, HE WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED, BUT IT WASN'T. FINALLY, IN DECEMBER 2011, THE HEATER CORE WAS REPLACED. WHEN THAT WAS DONE, IT RELEASED A VERY INTENSE SICKENING FOUL ODOR. DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS, THE CONSUMER TRADED THE VEHICLE ON JULY 12, 2012. *JB

Aug 07, 2012

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED FROM 35 MPH TO 10 MPH AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE DID NOT STALL BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT COOLANT HAD LEAKED ONTO THE ELECTRICAL WIRES AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WAS 1,400.

Oct 01, 2010

THE VEHICLE IS A 2010 CHEVY MALIBU. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW AND IT NOW HAS 758 MILE ON IT. IT STALLS WHILE DOING SPEEDS ABOVE 25 MILES PER HOUR. THE STEERING BECOMES DIFICULT, THE BRAKES BECOME LESS THAN EFFICIENT AND IT HAPPENS WITHOUT WARNING. EVERY TIME THIS ISSUE HAS HAPPENED IT WAS ABOVE 90 DEGREES OUTSIDE. IT HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN 758 MILES. THEY ARE LOOKING AT IT AT THE DEALERSHIP NOW AND I HAVE 2 OTHER AQUAINTENCES THAT HAVE THE SAME CAR WITH THE SAME ISSUES. *TR

Aug 27, 2010

WE JUST LEASED A CHEVY MALIBU FROM EAST HILLS CHEVROLET AT 1039 NORTHERN BLVD. ROSLYN,N.Y.11576. WITHIN 2 DAYS THE NEW 2010 VEHICLE STALLED ON THE LONG ISLAND EXPWY AND COULD NOT BE RE-STARTED. THE NASSAU COUNTY POLICE CALLED A TOW TRUCK TO THE SCENE AND TOWED IT BACK TO THE DEALER.AFTER TWO [2] DAYS WE RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE SERVICE MGR. LEON, WHO STATED THAT THE CAR WAS REPAIRED AND READY FOR PICK UP[05-13-0=10] WELL , AS MY DAUGHTER DROVE OUT OF THE SERVICE DEPT.,AGAIN WITHIN 15 MINUTES THE CAR STALLED ON THE LONG ISLAND EXPWY AND SHE IS CURRENTLY WAITING AGAIN FOR THE POLICE TO RESPOND TO CALL A TOW BEING THAT THE ROADWAY IS RESTRICTED.THE SERVICE MGR, LEON, TOLD ME THE CAR WAS REPAIRED AND THAT IT WAS A COMPUTER PROBLEM. I ASKED HIM IF THIS HAD HAPPENED BEFORE AND HE SAID YES ! AND NOW AGAIN FOR THE SECOND TIME IT STALLED ON THE EXPRESSWAY. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. *TR

May 13, 2010

AT 500 MILES, A NOXIOUS ODOR SIMILAR TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT EMANATES FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TR

Feb 04, 2010

STEERING,SUSPENSION

3 complaints

Power steering and yes it is. Not safe to drive because of the steering. The dealership has changed the part under the recall as well as the warranty Yes by several people No warning lights or anything came on to show that there was a issue

Feb 16, 2024

The ESC and engine light came on and then the stability track light came on for a matter of a min and then all the lights just went off. I seen there are recalls on these issues but not for my vin number.

Jan 12, 2022

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS PARALLEL PARKING, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS DETECTED COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SHARRETT BUICK GMC (10312 AUTO PL, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740, (800) 495-9755) WHERE THE FRONT STRUTS, INNER TIE ROD, AND PASSENGER SIDE AXLE WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AXLE SEAL WAS REPLACED TWO YEARS AGO. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,869. *TT

Mar 01, 2019

TIRES

3 complaints

215/50r16 tire regulating system ABS light is always on as tire pressure light

Dec 27, 2023

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU EQUIPPED WITH FOUR HANKOOK OPTIMO H727 TIRES, SIZE: 225/50R/18 (NA). UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD CRACKING AND TREAD SURFACE DILAPIDATION OF THE INNER EDGE. THERE WAS ALSO EXPOSED STEEL BELTS AND EVIDENCE OF BUBBLING. THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALER (APPLE BEES AUTOMOTIVE LOCATED IN FOX POINT, WI) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRE APPEARED TO BE DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

Jun 08, 2017

WE BOUGHT A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE SALESMAN SAID TO INFLATE THE TIRE TO 35 LBS. ONE TIRE (HANKOOK) LOST AIR FREQUENTLY. I WENT TO FILL THE TIRE AND THE TIRE HAD WRITTEN INFLATE TO 42 LBS. THE INFORMATION ON THE DOOR SAID TO INFLATE TO 32 LBS. THE TIRE TOOK ABOUT 38 LBS. BEFORE MY TIRE PUMP WOULDN'T FILL IT ANY MORE. I CALLED GM AND COMPLAINED. AFTER SEVERAL PHONE CALLS THE PERSON I SPOKE TO SAID TO INFLATE TO WHAT WAS WRITTEN IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE OWNER'S MANUAL SAID TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE TIRE. WHAT SHOULD I DO? IF I OVER INFLATE, THE TIRES MAY BLOW OUT OR MAY BLOW UP (WHILE INFLATING). IF I UNDERINFLATE THE TIRES MAY ALSO BLOW OUT AND WILL GIVE POOR GAS MILEAGE. GM WAS NO HELP AT ALL. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM. *TR

Dec 21, 2009

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

3 complaints

I was driving down the road after I bought the car and the steering suddenly went out the DIC said "service esc" and "service traction" and I could barely move the steering wheel I was lucky to be on a country road because if I was on the highway I could have lost complete control and caused an accident I took it to a mechanic and they said "the dielectric grease in the bcm connector wore out" when I googled it I saw there was a recall but when I contacted the dealer they said there was nothing they could do for me. this is very concerning as who knows how many malibus steering could randomly go out over such a stupid problem i could be available if you would like to inspect the car/systems

Jun 22, 2023

First off the power steering goes out and can only be fixed by applying dielectric grease to the bcm but that will fix it. second the airbag light will randomly go on but this can also be remedy by fixing the yellow connection under the passenger seat try jiggling it if that doesnt fix it just cut the two wires off the connector's and splice with crimp connectors. hope this helps you as much as it did me :)

Apr 19, 2023

I BOUGHT MY CAR USED FROM A BUY HERE PAY HERE AND MAYBE A MONTH OR SO AFTER BUYING MY CAR I STARTED NOTICING DIFFERENT LITTLE QUIRKS HERE AND THERE WITH MY CAR, LIKE IF IT'S WET OUTSIDE MY BRAKE LIGHTS EITHER DO NOT WORK OR IT LOOKS LIKE I AM RIDING MY BREAKS, IF IT'S WET OUT MY CAR HESITANTS WHILE DRIVING, MY CHECK AIR BAGS LIGHT IS ON, THE TRACTION CONTROL SIGNAL IS ON, MY STEERING ARM MAKES A VERY WEIRD NOISE SOMETIMES THE LIST GOES ON AND WHEN I DECIDED TO CHECK AND SEE IF MY CAR HAD ANY RECALLS ON IT, TO MY DISCOVERY THERE IS AT LEAST 4 ONE JUST FROM 2019 AND ALL SOUNDS SO VERY MUCH LIKE WHAT MY CAR HAS BEEN DOING FOR MONTHS. I AM HOPING TO RECEIVE SOME INFORMATION BACK ON WHAT TO DO NEXT.

Nov 26, 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES

3 complaints

Air bag light randomly pop on . Electrical system is so bad that I only have 1 head light and it’s very dangerous driving at night like that .

May 30, 2023

SINCE WE BOUGHT THE CAR ON MORE THAN ONE OCASSION THE SUNROOF HAS LEAKED, THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON WHEN YOU MOVE THE PASSENGER SEAT, AND THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT IN THE WINDOW DOES NOT WORK.

May 16, 2016

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES WHEN PRESSING HARD ON BRAKE PAD AND WHEN MAKING TURNS. WARNING LIGHT IN DASH STAYS ON THE WARNING LIGHT MAY GO OFF BRIEFLY WHEN DRIVING AND IT IS REQUIRED TO BRAKE HARD, BUT ILLUMINATES AGAIN WHEN BRAKE IS PRESSED. SOMETIMES, IT COMES ON DURING NORMAL DRIVING WITHOUT BRAKING. SOMETIMES IT COMES ON WHEN THE CAR IS DRIVEN OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THIS MALFUNCTION MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DETERMINE IF AIR BAGS ARE ACTUALLY ENGAGED AND WILL OPERATE DURING A CRASH. THE PROBLEM ONLY INCREASED AFTER BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) RECALL WAS FIXED ON THE VEHICLE. IT OCCURS EVERY 1-2 DAYS SINCE THE BCM WAS REPAIRED. LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO IDENTIFY A PROBLEM AND HAS NOT BEEN WILLING TO CONTACT GM FOR INFORMATION. EXTREMELY CONCERNED FOR PASSENGER SAFETY.

Jun 02, 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

3 complaints

I drive down the road and the brake lights come on I hit the brake then they go off. Randomly when I drive service esc service traction come on but as soon as I turn the car off and back on it is gone. Cruise control stopped working as well.

Dec 06, 2022

DASHBOARD CLUSTER IS OUT AND GOES IN AND OUT AS WELL AS THE DIGITAL GEAR CHANGE. IT STARTED GIVING ME TRANSMITION ISSUES AND NOW ANYTHING DIGITAL IS COMPLETELY OUT.

Aug 02, 2016

WE GOT UP THIS MORNING, WENT TO GET INTO OUR CAR AND AS I TRIED TO UNLOCK IT I NOTICED MY KEYLESS ENTRY WOULD NOT UNLOCK THE DOOR. I ASKED MY BOYFRIEND IF HIS WAS WORKING, AND HIS WOULDN'T OPEN THE CAR EITHER. SO I UNLOCKED THE DOOR MANUALLY AND NO ALARM SOUNDED. THE DASH DIDN'T LIGHT UP AS IT USUALLY DOES EITHER. I TRIED STARTING MY CAR, THE IDIOT LIGHTS CAME ON AS DID MY STEREO, BUT THE CAR NEVER TRIED TO TURN OVER. WE HAD NO INTERIOR LIGHTS, NO HEADLIGHTS, AND NOT EVEN HAZARDS!! I THOUGHT HAZARDS WE'RE SUPPOSED TO WORK IN EMERGENCIES BUT APPARENTLY I WAS MISTAKEN. THANK GOD WE WEREN'T BROKE DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF A ROAD OR FREEWAY. I'VE NOTICED OTHER YEARS OF THIS PARTICULAR CAR HAVE A RECALL FOR AN IGNITION SWITCH, WHY NOT THIS ONE? BECAUSE THEIR STORIES SOUND JUST LIKE MINE. THIS CAR IS BEING TOWED TO THE SHOP TOMORROW MORNING. IF IT IS THE IGNITION SWITCH, CHEVY WILL BE HEARING FROM ME.

Sep 04, 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 complaints

WHILE DRIVING THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL BE SET AND ALL OF A SUDDEN TURN OFF. THE GAUGES ON THE DASH WOULD SPORATICALLY JUMP UP AND DOWN AND SOMETIMES FLATLINE AS IF THE CAR WAS OFF. WHEN BRAKING THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD ENGAGE IF MY HAND PRESSED THE BUTTON LLOCATED ON THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPEED UP WHILE TRYING TO SLOW DOWN. THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD BE ON WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKES AND WOULD TURN ON ONCE BRAKES WERE PRESSED. RECALL WORK WAS REPORTED TO BE COMPLETED JANUARY 2015 BUT PROBLEMS STILL PERSIST. THERE IS ALSO A BULLETIN FOR SPECIAL COVERAGE THAT IS LIMITED TO 150,000 MILES WHICH I DON'T RECIEVE BECAUSE MY VEHICLE IS OVER THAT MILEAGE BUT THE DANGERS OF THE VEHICLE STILL PERSIST. THESE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN PRESENT SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR 2 OR 3 YEARS AGO. THE LAST INCIDENT HAPPENED JUST 2 DAYS AGO. I CANTACTED CHEVY AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T COVER IT BECAUSE OF THE MILES.

Apr 13, 2021

WHILE COMMUTING TO WORK FROM HOME ON A MAIN INTERSECTION A POWER REDUCTION OCCURRED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER, SPEED, AND THE ABILITIES TO FUNCTION NORMALLY CLOSE TO WORK I PARKED IN THE NEAREST PARKING LOT AND SCHEDULED A REPAIR AT A AUTOMOTIVE SHOP... AFTER INSPECTING IT A MECHANIC REPLACED THROTTLE BODY, GAS PEDAL AND AIR INTAKE HOSE COSTING $860.. UPON PICKUP ABOUT 5 MINUTES INTO DRIVING A POWER REDUCTION STILL OCCURED UPON REINSPECTION AND NO CODES IN A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME HE WASN'T ABLE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM...I THAN HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A LOCAL CHEVY DEALERSHIP WHO THAN RAN A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK AND DID A FEW MINOR REPAIRS AND A CLUSTER INSTRUMENT COMING OUT TO $910..UPON PICKUP FROM CERTIFIED DEALER A POWER REDUCTION AGAIN REOCCURRING I HAD TO PAY A EXTRA $100 TO HAVE IT TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER SHIP FOR REPAIR FOR IT BEING EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO TRANSPORT IT MANUALLY FEELING THE HEADACHE AND THE PAIN OF COSTLY REPAIRS FOR A PROBLEM WITHOUT A DEFINITE POSSIBLE WAY OF REPAIRING I FEEL ITS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN OVER LOOKED BY GM CHEVY NOW KNOWING THE STORY OF THE POWER REDUCING IN MANY GM VEHICLES I FORSURE WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS AUTO MAKER.

Aug 06, 2020

THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS DO NOT ALWAYS COME ON WHEN THE CAR IS FIRST STARTED AND SOMETIME THEY GO OFF WHILE DRIVING. MY SON-IN-LAW TOLD ME TO PULL OVER, SHUT OFF THE MOTOR, PUMP THE FOOT FEED 3 TIMES AND THEN RESTART THE VEHICLE. THAT SEEMS TO WORK MOST OF THE TIME. BUT I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO DO THAT. I HAVE HAD THE HEAD LIGHTS GO OUT AT NIGHT WHEN I HIT A BUMP AND THEN THEY CAME BACK ON WHEN I HIT ANOTHER BUMP. THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK. I RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT MY TAILLIGHTS MAY NOT ALWAYS WORK AND TO LET THEM KNOW IF I HAVE THAT PROBLEM. WELL HELL I AM DRIVING THE CAR NOT RUNNING ALONG BEHIND IT!! DO I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL SOMEONE REAR-END ME TO FIND OUT THAT THEY DON'T WORK? NOT SURE WHAT KIND OF AIRBAGS I HAVE IN THIS VEHICLE BUT WITH HISTORY OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THAT MAY ALSO BE AN ISSUE.THESE PROBLEMS HAVE EXISTED FROM THE TIME THE CAR WAS NEW. I HAVE HAD IT IN TO DIFFERENT SHOPS TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT AND EVERY TIME THEY TELL ME THEY THINK IT IS FIXED. I AM JUST WAITING FOR THE NEXT SHOE TO DROP. IS THE COMPETITION FOR CAR MAKERS SO VICIOUS THAT THEY NEED TO RUSH PRODUCTION AT THE COST OF CUSTOMER SAFETY TO GET VEHICLES OUT AHEAD OF THEIR COMPETITION? THEY CONTINUE TO PUT MORE BELLS AND WHISTLES ON THESE VEHICLES SO THEY CAN CHARGE US MORE UP FRONT AND FOR CONTINUOUS REPAIRS. THIS IS TOTALLY INSANE. GIVE ME BACK MY '57 CHEVY. NEVER HAD ANY OF THESE SAFETY ISSUES WITH THAT HONEY!!!

Jun 12, 2018

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 complaints

ONE DAY I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY KIDS AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND MY WHEEL LOCKED AND IT WAS VERY HARD TO TURN IT. IT WAS VERY SCARY GOING 50 MPH TRYING TO GET OFF A EXIT AND NOT BEING ABLE TO TURN MY WHEEL. I NEEDED JUST HAVE TO LET MY CAR SIT BECAUSE I CLD NOT AFFORD THE COST TO GET IT FIXED AND I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING TO CAUSE THAT I CALLED CHEVY GAVE THEM MY VIN NUMBER AND THEY SAID THERE WASN'T A RECALL BUT I SEE PPL WITH MALIBU'S HAVE THE SAME ISSUE . THIS CLD HAVE BEEN DEADLY ME AND MY 2 KIDS COULD HAVE GOTTEN SEVERELY HURT THAT'S NOT OKAY THAT THIS HAPPENED

Mar 12, 2021

I WAS DRIVING ON THE I89 NORTH IN CONCORD, NH WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED ACCELERATING AND THE RPMS WENT REALLY HIGH. I HEARD A SPINNING NOISE - LIKE SOMETHING WAS SPINNING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. PRESSING THE GAS PEDDLE DIDN'T INCREASE THE CARS SPEED. THEN I SHIFTED TO THE MANUAL MODE AND TRIED TO USE THE GEAR SHIFTING PADDLES TO SHIFT. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO A GEAR TO GET ME TO THE NEXT EXIT EVEN THOUGH IT KEPT SHIFTING IN AND OUT OF GEAR WHILE I PROCEEDED SLOWLY OFF THE HIGHWAY. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON STEADY. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT PUT MYSELF AND EVERYONE AROUND ME AT RISK OF A MAJOR ACCIDENT. ONCE I WAS OFF THE HIGHWAY AND SAFE, I PLUGGED IN MY DIAGNOSTICS TOOL I CARRY IN MY CAR (I TOOK A AUTO REPAIR CLASS A FEW YEARS BACK). THE DIAGNOSIS CODES THE CARS COMPUTER PROVIDED ARE P0776 AND P0700 - INDICATING A MAJOR MALFUNCTION OF THE TRANSMISSION AND A SOLENOID PROBLEM. I TOOK A PHOTO OF THE CODES. I FOUND OUT TODAY THAT THERE IS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE SAME ISSUE ON THE 2009 CHEVY MALIBU'S. THE EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FROM 5/100K TO 10/120K. CLEARLY GM SHOULD DO THE SAME FOR THE 2010 MODELS AS WELL. IT'S THE SAME 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION.

Jan 02, 2018

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED AND BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE COMPUTER AND TOLD THE CONTACT TO ONLY USE HIGH GRADE GASOLINE. THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO WAS CURRENTLY EXPLORING OTHER REMEDIES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,900. UPDATED 01/31/11 *BF UPDATED 02/11/11

Oct 14, 2010

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 complaints

I HAD JUST LEFT THE GAS STATION AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS I CAME TO A STOPLIGHT AND WHEN I WENT TO TAKE OFF FROM A STOP THE CAR STARTED SPUTTERING AND ONLY GOING AT VERY LOW POWER I TURNED THE CAR AROUND AND NOTICED THERE WAS A TICK IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND IT MOVED BACK AND FORTH THE STEERING BECAME HARD TO TURN AS I LOST MY POWER STEERING THEN THE CAR SHUT OFF WHEN I STARTED THE CAR AGAIN IT WAS STILL RUNNING AT HALF POWER I MANAGED TO MAKE IT BACK TO THE HOUSE AND UPON RESTARTING THE CAR IT WAS STUCK IN LIMP MODE AND WAS DISPLAYING POWER STEERING AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LOTS ON THE DASH AFTER RESETTING THE CODES IT RUNS PROPERLY BUT THEN KICKS BACK INTO LIMP MODE AND LOSES STEERING ABILITY OF THE ELECTRONIC ASSIST.

Jan 18, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY DECELERATE AND THE STEERING, ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.

Jun 25, 2014

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, MY CAR LOST POWER. SEVERAL VEHICLES ALMOST STRUCK ME ON HIGHWAY, VERY VERY, SCARY EXPERIENCE. . DURING DRIVING, FOLLOWING MESSAGES APPEARED: 1)ENG PWR REDUCED 2)SERVICE ESC 3)SERVICE TRACTION 4)ESC OFF 5) SERVICE AIRBAG. I ALSO NOTICED THE CAR SHUDDERED EXTREMELY BAD. THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHILE I WAS NOT COMPRESSING THE BRAKE, AND I HAD NO ACCELERATION. AFTER PULLING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE BRAKE LIGHTS TURNED OFF. THE RPM JUMPED BETWEEN 3000-4000. AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND LETTING IT SIT FOR APPROX 5 MIN. THE WARNING MESSAGES DISAPPEARED, HOWEVER SES LIGHT REMAINED. 2 CODES PRESENTED TODAY. 1)C0242 2)P2135. WILL BE CONTACTING CUSTOMER CARE, AND TAKING CAR TO DEALER TOMORROW. EXTREMELY UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. NOT ALONE, MANY PEOPLE HAVE SAME ISSUE. CAR STILL RANDOMLY ILLUMINATING FOR SERVICE AIRBAG. -----------------------HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=MYTMB6QOD4Y. *TR

Nov 25, 2013

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 complaints

THE POWER STEERING SENSOR STOP'S STEERING DURING DRIVING AND TRACTION LOSS. THIS CAR IS VERY DANGEROUS AND COSTLY TO REPAIR. I PRAY NOBODY DIES FROM THIS. I SEE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS FROM OTHER OWNERS.*DT

Dec 08, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL AND THE SERVICE ESC WARNING INDICATORS HAD ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION, THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE, AND THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E044000 (STEERING ) HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,958.

Jun 07, 2016

I WAS STOPPED TO WAIT ON ONCOMING CARS TO PASS TO TURN LEFT ONTO A STREET. AS I WAS ABOUT TO TURN WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT TURN.IF, MY STEERING WHEEL WOULD HAVE NOT BEEN TURNED ALREADY, AS I WAS GETTING READY TO TURN, I WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT ON THE RIGHT SIDE WHERE MY CHILD WAS SITTING. I HAD NO OPTION BUT TO DRIVE UP ON THE CURB. THIS IS THE SAME SITUATION AS THE 2008 AND 2009 MODEL MALIBU'S WHICH HAVE A RECALL ON THEM FOR STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM GM'S RECALL #14V15300 RECALLED 3/31/14. OBVIOUSLY THIS RECALL NEEDS TO BE ADDED TO THE 2010 MODEL SINCE IT IS STILL OCCURING. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE FREELAND CHEV. WHERE THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN DUE TO THE BAD TORQUE SENSOR. THIS COST ME 689.00 TO REPLACE, I FEEL GM SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS AND ADD THE 2010 MODEL MALIBU TO THE RECALL LIST SO THAT I CAN BE REIMBURSED FOR THEIR ERROR AND SO THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT PUT TRUST IN PURCHASING THEIR VEHICLES ARE SAFE. TO NOTE I HAVE CONTACTED AND SPOKE WITH SEVERAL REPS AT GM NONE OF WHICH OFFERED ANY TYPE OF HELP WITH THIS MATTER. *TR

Oct 21, 2014

STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

3 complaints

I WAS DRIVING AND I NOTICED A DECLINE IN POWER FROM THE MOTOR. THEN THE DASH START READING REDUCED ENGINE POWER AND ESC AND SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL.

Nov 01, 2019

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ABOUT 30MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR LOOSES POWER AND ECO ASSIST SHUTS OFF, WITH TRACTION CONTROL,TRACTION ASSIST, AND POWER STEERING . THIS SEEMS LIKE A SAFETY ISSUE AS I COULDN'T PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD DUE TO THESE ISSUES AND THE CAR WOULD ONLY GO 10 MPH!! I SEE OTHER HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS ISSUE IN NYS AND NOTHINGS BEEN DONE OR WHEN WE GO TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY JUST CLEAR THE CODES AND SAY NOTHINGS WRONG! THIS IS AN ISSUE AS IF SOMEONE WAS BEHIND ME THEY WOULD OF HIT ME AS WHEN THESE LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THE CAR WENT FROM 30MPH DOWN TO 10 MPH AND THE CAR RAN ROUGH AND SLOW . PLEASE DO SOMETHING WITH THIS ISSUE AS ALOT OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING !

Feb 24, 2019

VEHICLE SUDDENLY POWERED DOWN TO 10 MPH, SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND SPUTTERED. ENGINE LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND SERVICE ESC MESSAGE ACROSS DASH. THIS LEFT ME STRANDED AT MIDNIGHT, PREGNANT WHILE IN ROUTE TO SEE DYING GRANDFATHER. IN ORDER TO GET HOME APPROX 60 MILES AWAY, HAD TO REMOVE BATTERY TERMINAL FOR A RESET. DEALER COULD NOT FIX DUE TO RESET ALAS CODE WAS CLEARED. DID NOT EXPERIENCE THIS ISSUE AGAIN UNTIL OUT OF WARRANTY ALMOST ONE YEAR LATER. SLOWLY GOT TO DEALER. NEEDS NEW THROTTLE BODY. INITIALLY DEALER CLAIMED SERVICING WOULD BE COVERED DUE TO TSB AND EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR ISSUE; HOWEVER, AFTER DIAGNOSIS DEALER DENIED ANY SPECIAL COVERAGES EXISTED FOR THIS ISSUE. APPARANTLY A $600 FIX, DENIED SERVICE AND REPLACED OURSELVES FOR $185 PART.

Feb 20, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE RPMS INCREASED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THERE WAS ALSO AN ABNORMAL NOISE DETECTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT DISPLAYING THE CORRECT SPEED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING FLASHED ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CARDINAL BUICK GMC (3800 IL-15, BELLEVILLE, IL 62226, (618) 233-0303) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ELECTRICAL CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND NO FAILURE WAS FOUND WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

Aug 21, 2019

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AS THE ESC WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN REPAIRED THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 85,000.

Feb 24, 2015

I WAS DRIVING DOWN MAIN STREET IN OUR TOWN AFTER JUST WASHING OUR 2010 MALIBU AND THE CAR STARTED TO LOOSE POWER, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH AND STARTED TO REDUCE POWER. WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT CAME ON, THE SERVICE ESC, SERVICE TRACTION, AND ENG PWR SHOWED UP ON THE DISPLAY. I STOPPED THE CAR AND TURNED IT OFF. IT TOOK ABOUT 5 MINUTES FOR THE CAR TO RUN CORRECTLY AGAIN. I TOOK THE CAR TO AN AUTO PARTS STORE AND THE CODE P2135 WAS SHOWING. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THIS HAD HAPPENED. THE OTHER TIME WAS ON 10/01/2013 WITH 69,193 MILES ON IT. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL CHEVY DEALER AND THEY PUT SOME DIELECTRIC GREASE ON SOME CONNECTORS. I CALLED THE CHEVY DEALER AGAIN TODAY FOR ANOTHER APPOINTMENT. *TR

Dec 28, 2013

STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

3 complaints

THE HEADLIGHT OF THE CAR KEEP BURNING OFF, I HAVE CHANGED THE BULB 5 OR 6 TIMES IN EACH SIDE, SND WE CHANGE THE CONNECTORS ONE TIME. SO ANNOYING. IT IS VERY HATD TO REPLACE TEM AND LABOR IS SO EXPENSIVE. I HAVE A POWER STEERING, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) ISSUE WITH THE SAME CAR. VERY SCARY. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS AND YOU CAN NOT STEER. THANKFULLY THERE WERE NO CARS AND NOTHING MAJOR HAPPENED. WE GOT SO SCARED. IT HAS HAPPEN TO TIMES WHILE DRIVING IT.

May 09, 2019

WHEN I FIRST TURN THE CAR ON IT WILL FLASH SERVICE ESC AND POWER STEERING WHEEL ALSO FLASH AT THAT POINT I HAVE NO POWER STEERING, AND THEN I WILL TURN THE CAR OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON AND I HAVE POWER STEERING THERE IS NO FLASHING OF ESC OR POWER STEERING. THE STEERING WHEEL WILL SHAKE WHILE STATIONARY. IN THE LAST YEAR I HAVE REPLACED ALL FOUR TURN SIGNALS AT LEAST TWICE AND BOTH HEADLIGHTS AT LEAST TWICE. WHEN I TURN ON THE CAR THE HEADLIGHTS WILL FLASH AND THEN ONE WILL GO OUT WHILE THE OTHER ONE STAYS ON DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD I DON'T HIT ANY BUMPS OR POTHOLES OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT AND THE HEAD LIGHT WILL COME ON, AT THAT POINT IT STAYED ON FOR ONE DAY AND THEN IT WENT BACK OUT AGAIN. MY THIRD BRAKE LIGHT WILL WORK OFF AND ON, MORE OFF THEN ON. MY REAR DEFROSTERS DO NOT WORK AT ALL AND THE CONTROL ON THE DRIVER SEAT DOES NOT WORK EITHER. WITHIN THE LAST MONTH WE HAVE REPLACED THE BATTERY AND CABLES FOR THE CAR AND WAS TOLD THAT THAT SHOULD FIX ALL THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND IT DID NOT. I HAVE 2 VIDEOS OF WHAT THE CAR DOES BUT CANNOT UPLOAD ON HERE.

Mar 13, 2019

COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING , WHILE DRIVNG , STEERING WHEEL CONSTANTLY SHAKING BY ITSELF. ALSO REPLACING HEADLIGHTS AN BRAKE LIGHTS EVERY COUPLE MONTHS.

Mar 15, 2018

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES

3 complaints

ON 12. 06. 2018 THE POWER STEERING CODE C0454. LAST YEAR NOV. 2018, IT WAS THE TIMING CHAIN, THEN THE ESC, WHICH IS STILL UNRESOLVED , THEN I HAD TO PUT IN A NEW TRANSMISSION.

Dec 07, 2018

I WAS TRAVELLING ABOUT 25-30MPH STARTED TO SKID (YES IT WAS ICY) LIGHTLY TAPPED THE BRAKES THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND THE BRAKES ALSO. ALL I COULD DO WAS LET GO AND HOPE FOR THE BEST. ENDING UP HITTING A FED EX VAN AND PGE TRUCK WITH A SNOW PLOW. THERE IS A POLICE REPORT AND THE CAR ENDED UP GETTING TOTALLED. I HAD ONLY MADE ONE PAYMENT ON IT. INSURANCE CLAIM# 003379048000000016001 USAA , AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

May 22, 2017

Crash: 1

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE BRAKES ENGAGED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ESC AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 101,000. DR

May 16, 2014

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

3 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE HEAD LAMP FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. IN ADDITION, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FLAG CHEVROLET (1000 E BELVIDERE RD, GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030). THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE DEALER'S DIAGNOSIS; HOWEVER, THE HEAD LAMP WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE HEAD LAMP FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000.

Apr 25, 2018

MY CAR BRAKES LIGHTS KEEP GOING OFF AND MY CHEVROLET MALIBU 2010 CAR HESITATES WHEN DRIVING .

Nov 06, 2017

BCM ISSUE RESULTING IN BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. BRAKES LIGHTS ARE ON WHEN BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, AND GO OFF WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED. BRAKE LIGHT GOES ON AFTER CAR REACHES A SPEED OF 15 MPH. RECALL PRIOR REPLACED THE HARNESS IN 2014, BUT NOW CHEVY DEALER IS SAYING THIS IS NOT RELATED, YET IT IS THE SAME SYMPTOMS OF ORIGINAL RECALL BACK IN 2014. THE RECALL REPAIR IN 2014 SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN A BAND-AID ON WHAT COULD LEAD TO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND LOSS OF A LIFE IF NOT REPAIRED CORRECTLY. CUSTOMERS SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIR OF A KNOWN ISSUE THAT GM ONLY PUT A TEMPORARY FIX ON BUT NEVER SOLVED THE ENTIRE PROBLEM.

Aug 09, 2016

STEERING,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

3 complaints

PULLED OUT OF CAR WASH AND ONTO THE HIGHWAY (SPEED LIMIT IS ONLY 40) THROUGH TOWN, POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND LIGHT BEGAN DISPLAYING WITH AUDIBLE SOUND AS WELL AS SERVICE ESC. THE MILEAGE ON MY VEHICLE IS 150,760 WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THERE IS CURRENTLY A BULLETIN PUBLISHED REFERENCING THIS PROBLEM (15356) IN WHICH IT APPEARS TO ONLY WARRANT A REPAIR AT MANUFACTURER COST IF 150,000 MILES/TEN YEARS. FROM READING ONLINE FORUMS, I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE TO "JUST" MISS THE FAILURE AND MANUFACTURER REIMBURSEMENT. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED NO MATTER THE MILEAGE.

Jan 22, 2018

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON OCTOBER 2016 3 RANDOM LIGHTS ON MY DASHBOARD APPEARED(ENGINE LIGHT, SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT, ESC). THEY STAYED ON FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS THEN DISAPPEARED FOR THE REST OF THE DAY. THE FOLLOWING DAY, ALL THREE LIGHTS APPEARED AND DID NOT LEAVE FOR 3 DAYS, THEN DISAPPEARED. THEN THEY REAPPEARED FOR 2 DAYS, THEN DISAPPEARED. THE DAY AFTER THEY DISAPPEARED,ALL LIGHTS APPEARED BUT THE ENGINE LIGHT. NOW I ONLY HAVE ESC AND SERVICE AIRBAG WHICH COMES ON AND OFF.

Dec 10, 2015

MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING STEERING PROBLEMS IN WHICH IT IS HARD TO STEER THE WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE WHILE MAKING TURNS AND DRIVING. ALSO, THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WARNING LIGHT ALSO DISPLAYS TRACTION CONTROL. *TR

Feb 26, 2014

AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

3 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING AND "SERVICE AIR BAG" APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IN ADDITION, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.

Nov 01, 2016

WENT INTO SHOP FOR RECALL OF THE RECALL ID # 103647 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ON 2010 CHEVY MALIBU. WHEN I GOT MY CAR BACK FROM SHOP. I NOW GET SERVICE AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHT ALL THE TIME ON MY DASH. *TR

Oct 24, 2014

1. THE SERVICE LIGHT COMES ON INDICATING SERVICE TRACTION AND/OR ESC. IT STAYS ON UNTIL THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF AND MAY STAY OFF FOR SOME MILES OR SOME DAYS. THEN IT COMES ON AGAIN WHILE DRIVING OR STANDING AT A RED LIGHT. NOW IT COMES ON EVERY DAY. I TOOK IT IN SEVERAL TIMES, BUT IT NEVER STAYS ON, THEREFORE THE SERVICE DEALER DOESN'T FIND AN ISSUE. I HAVE PAID FOR PARTS TO BE REPLACED, BUT IT HAS NOT FIXED THE ISSUE. 2. SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF SIMILAR TO THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT. I HAVE HAD THE AIRBAG FIXED UNDER RECALL PREVIOUSLY AND NOW IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN. WHEN I START THE ENGINE I CAN HEAR A WHISTLING SOUND AS I ASSUME THE AIRBAG DISENGAGES. *TR

Nov 18, 2013

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN

3 complaints

IN JANUARY OF 2014 , MY FATHER NOTICED THERE WAS A HUGE DARK SPOT ON MY SIDE OF THE DRIVE WAY. SO LATER IN THE DAY I TAKE MY CAR TO VALVOLINE AND THEY LET ME KNOW THAT MY CARE IS LEAKING OIL. I TAKE THE CAR TO SALLAS AUTO SHOP AND THEY TELL ME THAT MY CARS AXEL SHAFT HAS A LOT OF PLAY, WHICH IS CAUSING THE AXEL SEAL TO LEAK, WHICH SHOULDNT BE THE CASE BECAUSE IT WAS REPAIRED BEFORE I PURCHASED THE CAR. THEY DEEM MY CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND THEY HAVE ME LEAVE MY CAR AT THE SHOP SO THEY CAN FIX IT. NOT EVEN A WEEK LATER ITS LEAKING AGAIN SO I TAKE IT BACK TO THEM AND THEY CANT REALLY FIGURE OUT WHY ITS STILL LEAKING SO THEY DO A FULL BODY INSPECTION AND FIND THAT, NOT ONLY HAS IT BEEN LEAKING BUT ITS BEEN SHOOTING SHRAP METAL INTO MY TRANSMISSION(CAUSING ME TO LATER HAVE TO ACTUALLY REPLACE THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION). SO I TAKE MY CAR BACK TO THE GUY I BOUGHT IT FROM AND HE TRIES TO FIX IT AND CLAIMS HE STOPPED THE LEAK. NOT TRUSTING HIS SKILLS I FINALLY TAKE IT TO CHEVY AND AFTER HAVING IT "FIXED" SEVERAL PRIOR TIMES, CHEVY ACTUALLY FIXES IT THIS TIME AROUND. APPARENETLY THERE IS A SPECIAL TOOL THAT HAS TO BE USED TO REPAIR THIS PARTICULAR PART THAT NOT A LOT OF MECHANICS HAVE, BUT CHEVY DOES. IVE DONE MY RESEARCH ONLINE AND THIS HAS HAPPENED TO A FEW OTHER PEOPLE, WHICH SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURING ISSUE. BECAUSE OF THE LEAK MY CAR WAS DEEMED UNDRIVABLE FOR PREVENTION OF AN ACCIDENT, I WAS OUT OF A CAR FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND A HALF AS WELL AS THE COSTS OF GETTING THIS PROBLEM REPAIRED. *TR

Jul 17, 2014

2010 CHEVY MALIBU LTZ V6 3.6L HAS HARD GEAR SHIFT UP AND DOWN AROUND 15 MPH, 35 MPH, 50 MPH, MORE NOTICEABLY AT 15 AND 35 MPH. THIS PROBLEM, SO I ASSUME, ALSO CAUSES THE CAR TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN AFTER BRAKING AND LETTING OFF OF THE BRAKE TO COAST AROUND THESE SPEEDS. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE HESITATES AND THEN "LURCHES" FORWARD INTO GEAR. I'M AFRAID THIS MAY CAUSE A REAR END COLLISION. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES TO INVESTIGATE/REPAIR PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP AND GM CLAIM THIS IS "NORMAL PERFORMANCE" FOR THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Oct 15, 2010

CHEVY MALIBU 2010 - BRAND NEW WITH 16MI ON ODOMETER. *TR

Apr 23, 2010

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

2 complaints

The issue I'm having is the traction light is on and my rear break lights stay on constantly. I took the car to a shop and had the break light switch replaced. Two days later the lights was back on. I did some research and there was a recall for the exact issue I'm have (NHTSA14V252) when I gave the Chevrolet dealership my VIN they said there were no recalls but there was three recalls but they are no longer open. Is there any thing I can do? Please help

May 19, 2025

Recently I was almost rear-ended a few times and got curious as to why?? Well yesterday I was following my 2010 Chevy Malibu in another car and noticed that my brake lights stay on when I'm driving and go off when I brake. Very dangerous! I have read other complaints regarding this issue and I think a recall needs to be issued on these cars. It had also disabled my cruise control.

Jun 05, 2021

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

2 complaints

Driving down the highway, the car completely shuts down, states engine deactivated, engine power decreased, and traction light on, had to attempt to safely pull over, had to be towed, still trying to figure what's wrong, completely unsafe!

Jan 10, 2024

I WAS DRIVING BACK TO WORK ON MY LUNCH BREAK AND THREE ALERTS CAME ACROSS THE SCREEN. 1)SERVICE ESC 2) ENGINE POWER REDUCED 3) SERVICE TRACTION. TT MY VEHICLE WOULD BARELY GAIN SPEED. WHEN I WAS FORCED TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT, AND THE LIGHT FINALLY TURNED GREEN I WAS NEARLY REAR ENDED AS THE CAR BEHIND ME WAS ACCELERATING, AND MY CAR WOULD BARELY CREEP FORWARD. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO MY WORK PARKING LOT AS MY VEHICLE ALMOST DID NOT GET UP TO SPEED. OUR VEHICLE IS GOING TO A CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP TOMORROW TO DETERMINE WHAT IS CAUSING THIS.

Apr 15, 2014

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

2 complaints

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? the engine / it stopped while I was driving / dealer charged me $2000 for a replacement engine, then after that my Power steering gave out , My ESC turns off and on / car jumps while driving my whole dashboard goes crazy How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? the car stopped while i was driving multiple times , my kids were in the car for 2 of them, it stops with out warning. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes the Used car dealership i bought it from is well aware and basically not helping at all Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? no , no warnings signs came on until after the engine was changed and they go on and off

Dec 14, 2023

The car shut off while driving down the street. Lost all control over steering and braking components. After the car shut itself off was not able to get it to turn back on after several hours. Turned it back on but when attempted to drive it home, it shit itself off again. Still could not control steering wheel

Jun 05, 2022

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,ENGINE

2 complaints

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving over rough roads, the vehicle displayed a Service Traction, Service EFC and EFC Off, and Engine Power Reduced messages. After coming to a complete stop and then the attempting to accelerate, the vehicle started to jerk. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who replaced the accelerator pedal twice however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was returned to the certified mechanic, and it was determined that water was leaking into the wiring harness and the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 265,000.

Dec 19, 2022

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING HIGH AND SHAKING VIOLENTLY WHILE THE SERVICE ESB AND THE SERVICE TRACTION WARNING MESSAGES DISPLAYED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE WAS STILL SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND MOVING INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,400.

Jan 14, 2016

POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS

2 complaints

DEALER NOT ASSISTING IN RECALL REPAIRS THAT WEREN’T CORRECTED.

Oct 30, 2022

MY RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT (REGULAR LOW BEAM) KEEPS GOING OUT AND HAVING TO BE REPLACED. MY MECHANIC REPLACED IT IN JULY OF THIS YEAR, AND AGAIN IN OCTOBER, AND IT IS OUT YET AGAIN, NOT EVEN TWO MONTHS LATER. MY MECHANIC CAN'T FIND ANY REASON FOR IT. IN ADDITION, MY SERVICE AIR-BAG LIGHT IS ON, ALTHOUGH IT'S NEVER GONE OFF, AND THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED AT ABOUT 63,000 MILES. REGARDING THE LIGHT - SO FAR, I'VE BEEN LUCKY THAT IT HASN'T CONTRIBUTED TO ANY KIND OF ACCIDENT, ESPECIALLY SINCE DEER ARE VERY ACTIVE AT THIS TIME OF YEAR AND ARE VERY COMMON IN OUR AREA.

Dec 03, 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

2 complaints

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING BACK FROM SCHOOL IN A VERY BUSY ROAD AND A MESSAGE CAME UP ON THE DASH BOARD THAT SAID ENGINE POWER REDUCED AND SPEED DROPED TO 5 MPH. I TOLD HER TO PARK SOMEWHERE AND TURN OFF CAR FOR LIKE 15 MINUTES AND TURN IT BACK ON AND CAR STILL DIDNT ACCELERATE. HAD TO GO GET HER AND LEAVE CAR THERE. I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON NOVEMBER 2021.

May 16, 2022

DASH LIGHTS: ESC OFF, SERVICE ESC LIGHT, BRAKE SYSTEM (!), ABS SYSTEM, POWER STEERING, LIGHTS FLASH AND ALL GAUGES FLUCTUATE. I HAVE REPLACED THE MAIN CONTROL MODULE, AS WELL AS POWER STEERING MODULE AT DEALERSHIP, AND THE PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES!!!! HAVE READ ABOUT OTHER SAME MODELS DOING THIS SAME PROBLEM. IT WILL COME ON, AND THEN NEXT TIME I START MY VEHICLE, IT STOPS. THEN COMES BACK ON. SOMETIMES STAYS ON FOR WEEKS. OR IS GONE FOR WEEKS.THIS HAS HAPPENED EVEN WITH PROFESSIONAL REPAIRS. THIS HAPPENS WHEN STATIONARY AND IDLING AND WHILE DRIVING.

Apr 06, 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER

2 complaints

Service electronic stability control light comes on and brake light comes on and off at times

Oct 19, 2021

THE HEADLIGHTS KEEP BREAKING. THE RIGHT SIDE MORE OFTEN. I SEE THESE MALIBU'S ON THE ROAD ALL THE TIME WITH A HEADLIGHT OUT. IT'S EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE AND SHOULDN'T HAPPEN AS OFTEN AS IT DOES.

Dec 28, 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH, LOST POWER FOR A SPLIT SECOND THEN REGAINED. ABOUT 5 MILES TOWARD DESTINATION, AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT I WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN & WHEN I ACCELERATED, THE CAR COMPLETELY DIED WITH LINE OF TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. SHOULD THIS CAR HAVE DIED IN THE MIDST OF HEAVY RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC WE COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WITH A CHAIN REACTION OF VEHICLES PILING UP BEHIND ME & POSSIBLE INJURIES. . WE WERE SLOWLY CREEPING AROUND THE CORNER TRYING TO CATCH A CLEAR PATH TO PROCEED WHEN THE CAR WENT DEAD. THERE HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN PROBLEMS WHEN AFTER DRIVING FOR 30 MINUTES THEN RETURNING TO THE CAR IT WOULD NOT START, CRANKED BUT NOT START WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS PRESENT.. BUT AFTER REPEATED RESTART ATTEMPTS IT WOULD START MAYBE AN HOUR LATER. BUT THIS TIME IT DIED IN TRAFFIC 3 DAYS AGO AND WE HAD TO BE TOWED HOME, IT STILL WILL NOT START. I'VE READ ONLINE ABOUT MANY OTHER MALIBU OWNERS HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH CONCERNS OF ACCIDENTS. NO ENGINE OR DASH LIGHTS CAME ON AND A DEALER COULD NOT GET IT TO CODE. THE UNSAFE PROBLEM IS THE CAR DYING IN THE TRAFFIC WITH NO WARNING IN FRONT OF A LONG LINE OF TRAFFIC.

Jan 23, 2021

FEEL CIRCUIT EASY AND PROCESSOR CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR EXHAUST CAMSHAFT POSITION AGITATOR CIRCUIT

Sep 20, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS

2 complaints

I COULD SMELL A FAINT ELECTRICAL SMOKE SMELL WHILE THE CAR WAS RUNNING, THEN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL QUIT WORKING COMPLETELY. I THEN ALSO NOTICED THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT ALSO QUIT HEATING.

Jan 19, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT ENTERED THE PARKED VEHICLE AND NOTICED A BURN MARK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BACK REST. THE DEFECT WAS CAUSED BY A HIGH VOLTAGE OF HEAT THAT PENETRATED THROUGH THE SEAT OVERNIGHT. THE HEATED SEAT HAD BEEN ACTIVATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THERE WERE WIRES VISIBLE IN THE BURNED HOLE THAT WAS IN THE BACK REST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000. UPDATED 4/1/14*CN THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND ACKNOWLEDGED THE WIRES HAD SHORTED AND BURNED OUT. UPDATED 04/23/14

Jan 28, 2014

STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints

STEERING GETS HARD TO MANEUVER WHILE DRIVING ALL LIGHTS COME ON ON THE DASHBOARD AND HAVE TO STOP AND RESET VEHICLE, HEADLIGHTS WORK WHEN THEY WANT TO. I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY WHEN MY STEERING GOT HARD TO USE. I HAD TO GET ON THE SHOULDER AND RESET THE BATTERY, IN ORDER TO GET HOME SAFELY

Dec 26, 2020

SERVICE EAS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. THEN THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON. THE SERVICE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT COMES ON & THE CAR IS VERY HARD TO CONTROL & NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS & UNSAFE.

Feb 15, 2020

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

2 complaints

MY CHECK ENGINE, POWER STEERING, SERVICE ESC, ESC OFF, BRAKE SYSTEM (!), ABS SYSTEM LIGHTS ALL FLASH, AND ALL OF MY GAUGES FLUCTUATE SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE SAME PROBLEM KEEPS OCCURRING, AND I HAVE HAD MY CONTROL COMPUTER NODULE REPLACED, AS WELL AS MY POWER STEERING MODULE REPLACED AT LYNCH CHEVROLET IN KENOSHA, WI. WHILE DRIVING MY CAR SHIFTS/JERKS, AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP, ALMOST CAUSING ME TO CRASH. WHEN I COME TO A STOP AT A LIGHT OR SIGN, MY CAR DOES NOT WANT TO ACCELERATE, CAUSING ME TO BE IN AN INTERSECTION FOR LONGER THAN NORMAL BECAUSE MY CAR WON'T TAKE OFF. THE VEHICLE ALSO JERKS INTO DIFFERENT GEARS WHILE ALL OF THESE SERVICE LIGHTS ARE FLASHING. THIS FEELS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE, AND THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE RESOLVED. IT STARTED IN JANUARY AND IS CONTINUING TO HAPPEN DESPITE REPLACING PARTS.

Apr 29, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH NO WARNING SEVERAL TIMES. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BREAK LIGHT ILLUMINATED FREQUENTLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT APPLIED. THE CONTACT HAD TO TAP THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GET THE LIGHT TO TURN OFF. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14E044000 (STEERING) AND 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL , EXTERIOR LIGHTING , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC , VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 171,000.

Jan 22, 2015

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

2 complaints

BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON WHILE PEDAL'S NOT ACTIVATED, AND TURN OFF WHEN PEDAL IS PRESSED. ESC AND TRACTION ERROR MESSAGES APPEAR WHILE DRIVING, USUALLY WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AT ANY GIVEN TIME. THE LIGHTING ISSUE SEEMS TO COINCIDE WITH THE APPEARANCE OF SAID ERROR MESSAGES.

Oct 16, 2019

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. RECALL #13036. I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED WHEN MY BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED. I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK AND WATCHED MY STABILITY CONTROL AND TRACTION WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. I CONTACTED GM AND WAS TOLD THAT NO REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. GM ALSO STATED THAT THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TOWING OR A RENTAL EVEN THOUGH IT IS A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN AND/OR MANUFACTURE OF THE BODY CONTROL MODULE. I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT A CAR FOR 4 DAYS AT THIS POINT AND GM STATED THAT NO REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE YET AVAILABLE. MY CAR IS A SHINY PEICE OF JUNK THAT I CAN PAY FOR YET CANNOT DRIVE BECAUSE OF THE DEFECT. I AM A VETERAN AND I AM ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTED. ALL OF THE ABOVE PROBLEMS ARE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE DEFECTIVE PART. *JS

Jul 29, 2014

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 complaints

I HAVE REPLACED MY PASSENGER HEADLIGHTS SEVERAL TIMES AND BLUB KEEPS BLOWING OUT. I AM TIRED OF REPLACING IT AND VERY COSTLY BECAUSE OF THE LABOR IT TAKES TO REPLACE IT. ALL OF SUDDEN MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING STALL AND LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. I WAS ABLE TO PUT IT BACK IN DRIVE TO GET THE CAR OUT OF THE WAY. WHEN I TURNED IT OFF AND RESTARTED THE CAR IT DROVE NORMAL. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS.

Mar 30, 2019

CAR HAS BEEN HAVING ALL THE PROBLEMS SINCE I GOT IT , AND NOW JUST BY DOING RESEARCH I SEEN THAT THEY HAD A LOT OF THESE CARS RECALLED

Dec 02, 2018

AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

2 complaints

ON MARCH 1, 2017 AT 28981 MILES, THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, (NOT THE FIRST TIME). THE NEXT DAY, THE STABILITY CONTROL AND THE ABS LIGHTS BOTH ALSO CAME ON. IN BOTH OCCASIONS THE CAR WAS MOVING AT ABOUT 40 MPH ON A CITY STREET. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY CHARGED ME $153 TO GET A DIAGNOSIS.THEY WANTED ANOTHER $850 TO HAVE IT FIXED. I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER SHOP THAT DID IT FOR $190. THESE WERE 2 SEPARATE PROBLEMS, ONE WAS THE AIRBAG LIGHT (A CONNECTION UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT), AND THE OTHER WAS A SENSOR IN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL (THE STABILITY/ABS LIGHT).

Feb 27, 2019

I HAVE REPEATEDLY FILED COMPLAINTS WITH GM THAT MY SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON / MY BREAKLIGHT LOCATED IN BACK WINDOW WORKS OPPOSITE OF WHAT IT IS SUPPOSED TO. I AM NOTIFING YOU IN WRITING THAT GM HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING TO HELP ME. I GUESS IF MY AIR BAG EXPOLODES WHILE IM DRIVING AND I KILL SOME FOLKS IN AN ACCIDENT I JUST WANT YOU TO BE AWARE

Jul 22, 2016

STEERING,WHEELS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

2 complaints

POWER STEERING WARNING COMES ON. ESC. TRACTION STEERING IS STIFF TO TURN IS HARD.

Feb 11, 2019

I FOUND A COMPLAINT BEFORE ABOUT THE POWER STEERING GOING OUT ON MY CAR. TODAY IS OCTOBER 17TH 2018 THE INCIDENT HAPPENED AT ABOUT 5:50 IN THE MORNING MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO WORK IN THE VEHICLE ON THE FREEWAY AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN AND THE WHEEL LOCKED UP AND TURNT THE CAR ONTO A CONSTRUCTION SHE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. SHE TELLS ME THAT EVERY LIGHT CAME ON AND STARTED FLASHING THEN IT WENT AWAY AND SAID ESE, NO POWER STEERING, SERVICE, NO TRACTION. SHE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND STARTED IT BACK UP AND EVERYTHING WORKED AGAIN, THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONE TIME AND EACH YEAR IS HAPPENING MORE AND MORE.

Oct 17, 2018

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

2 complaints

OUT OF NO WHERE MY CAR STARTED SHAKING I WAS IN THE HEAT WITH MY DAUGHTER IT SAID SERVICE ESC/SERVICE TRAC. I HAVE HAD MANY PEOPLE LOOK AT IT, I'VE HAD THEM TEST EVERYTHING BUT NOTHING SEEMS TO HELP IT DIDN'T DO IT FOR AWHILE THEN I LEFT MY CAR ON WITH THE A/C WHILE PICKING UP MY DAUGHTER WE WERE SITTING IN THE HEAT OUTSIDE HER SCHOOL SHE ONLY 2 AND COMPLAIN HOW HOT IT IS WHILE I'M TRYING SEE IF I CAN FIX IT. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES OUT OF NO WHERE IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC.

Jun 09, 2018

SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE ESC, LIGHTS COME ON AS DRIVING. LIGHTED UP ON INFORMATION PANE. SECOND TIME THIS IS HAPPENED. TOOK TO DEALER LAST TIME THEY DID SOME RESET AND CHARGED $75.

May 22, 2018

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

2 complaints

MALIBU DECREASES SPEED AND DOWNSHIFTS AND ENGINE POWER REDUCED COMES UP IN MESSAGE CENTER, NO BUMPS, HARD BRAKING, NO CARWASHES, SIMPLY DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 45MPH AND CAR ILLUMINATES ENGINE LIGHT. SEVERAL PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ALREADY FOR EXAMPLE THROTTLE BODY, KNOCK SENSOR, MAF SENSOR, BATTERY, FUSE BOX, ACCELERATOR PEDAL ALL OF THESE PARTS AND MY ISSUE STILL PERSISTS. SEVERAL COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN MADE FOR THIS YEAR MAKE AND MODEL THEREFORE I DO NOT FEEL LIKE THIS IS AN ISOLATED ISSUE.

Jun 04, 2018

I WAS DRIVING AND THEN CAME TO A STOP TO PULL ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. WHEN I TURNED ON THE HIGH WAY MY MALIBU WOULDN'T ACCELERATE AND ACTED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL, AS A SEMI PULLED UP BEHIND ME I HAD TO PUT IT ALMOST IN A DITCH SO I WOULDN'T GET HIT. MY MECHANIC SAYS ITS THE 3,5,R WAVE PLATE AND THAT HE LOOKED AT ALL THE MALIBU FORUMS ONLINE AND FOUND OUT THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN. I CONTACTED GM AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. NEVER BUYING A CHEVY AGAIN. *TR

Jan 03, 2017

AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES

2 complaints

THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE WITHOUT PRESSING ON THE BRAKES. I REMEMBER THERE BEING A RECALL BEFORE AND I TOOK MY CAR IN AND IT GOT FIXED HOWEVER IT IS DOING IT AGAIN. AND MY AIR BAG LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF ALL THE TIME.

Apr 10, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ATTEMPTING TO AVOID CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE SECOND VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED A FRACTURED KNEE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.

Jul 01, 2014

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

2 complaints

TWO DAYS AGO MY HUSBAND, TWO CHILDREN AND I WERE DRIVING AT ABOUT 40-45 MPH WHEN OUR 2010 CHEVY MALIBU DRASTICALLY SLOWED DOWN AND WOULDN'T ACCELERATE WITH THE GAS PEDAL PRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. AT THE SAME TIME SERVICE ESC, SERVICE TRACTION AND ENGINE POWER REDUCED ILLUMINATED ON OUR DASH. THANKFULLY WE WERE ABLE TO COAST INTO A GAS STATION. AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN, CHECKING UNDER THE HOOD AND SITTING FOR OVER 30 MINUTES THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTED. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AT ALL. WE HAD TO HAVE A TOW TRUCK COME GET THE CAR AND BRING IT TO THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP. TODAY WE RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DELEARSHIP SAYING WE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY AND IT WOULD COST $630. THIS DOESN'T MAKE SENSE AS THE CAR HAS ONLY 13,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF. I PUT THE VIN INTO THE RECALL DATABASE AND THE ONLY RECALL ATTACHED TO OUR VIN IS THE BRAKE LAMP MALFUNCTION. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO BY THE MANUFACTURER.

Jan 23, 2018

IN 2014, GENERAL MOTORS' RECALL #13036 WAS SERVICED BY CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP WHO SAID PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED. IN JUNE 2016 THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. WHILE IN MOTION THE BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDDLE; THE CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGES; AND DISABLEMENT OF TRACTION CONTROL AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALL OCCUR WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS.

Jun 09, 2016

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS

2 complaints

SERVICE AIR BAG SOON ALERT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON AND GOES OFF SOMETIMES WHEN RESTARTING, OTHER TIMES AFTER DRIVING 15 - 20 MINUTES. HAD STAYED ON FOR 1 1/2 HOUR DRIVE BUT WHEN RESTARTING WAS OFF. DRIVING HAS BEEN HIGHWAY MILES. CAN COME ON UPON STARTING AND WHILE DRIVING. DASH BOARD LIGHTING GOES OFF WHILE DRIVING, HIGHWAY MILES. SOMETIMES DOES NOT TURN ON UNTIL 15 MINUTES OF HIGHWAY DRIVING THEN GO OFF AGAIN LATER. DIAL IS SETAT BRIGHTEZT POINT BUT NOT BRIGHT.

Nov 06, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HEADLIGHTS FAILED AND ONLY THE HIGH BEAMS WERE WORKING PROPERLY. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.

Dec 03, 2014

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

2 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE THROTTLE BODY REDUCED POWER MODE, BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,200. UPDATED 05/03/17*LJ *CN

Feb 03, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED ABNORMALLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,575.

Dec 28, 2016

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

2 complaints

MY 2010 CHEVY MALIBU IS HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BREAK LIGHTS WORKING IN REVERSE, THE ESC TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR IS GOING OFF. WE HAVE REPLACED THE BREAK LIGHT SWITCH AND IT'S STILL NOT WORKING. I HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE. I AM AN AVID CHEVY PERSON, I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN FOR ALL RECALLS AND IT HAPPENED ABOUT A YEAR AFTER. CAR WAS IN MOTION

Jul 06, 2016

BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONS, BRAKE LIGHTS WILL BE ILLUMINATING WHEN BRAKE IS NOT PRESSED ALSO GEAR SHIFTER IS DIFFICULT TO GET OUT OF PARK SERVICE ESC TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED IN JULY 2011, SEPTEMBER 2012. AUGUST 2013. SEPTEMBER 2014, AND FEBRUARY 2016 FOR THE SAME ONGOING SAFETY ISSUE. GM DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS VERY PROBLEM RECALL # 13036 BUT ONCE THEY REPAIR IT, THEY CONSIDER THE RECALL CLOSED EVEN THOUGH THEY DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM.

Apr 19, 2016

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 complaints

2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SMOKE AND FUMES COMING FROM RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WELL AND EXTENSIVE DAMAGES TO THE ROTOR, BRAKE PADS AND OTHER PARTS. *SMD MA 10/5 THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. AN INSPECTION REVEALED, EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE ROTORS, BRAKE PADS AND OTHER PARTS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO GIVE AN EXPLANATION FOR THE DAMAGE. UPDATED 02/25/16.*JB

Jun 29, 2015

NO ACCIDENT YET. BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON OR DOESN'T COME ON WITHOUT HEAVY PEDAL PRESSURE AND GOES OUT WHEN STILL BRAKING...SOMETIMES DOES NOT COME ON AT ALL...ERRATIC PERFORMANCE OF THE BRAKE LIGHT. *TR

Nov 07, 2013

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

2 complaints

WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AS DID THE ESC WARNING LIGHT. I TRIED TO ENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT IT WOULD NOT WORK. WE STOPPED AT A REST AREA AND TURNED THE IGNITION OFF FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. WE RESUMED OUR TRIP WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AND TRAVELED FOR APPROX. 10 MINUTES. AT THAT POINT THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT WORK. EVERY TIME WE DRIVE THE CAR NOW, THE WARNING LIGHTS NOW COME ON WITHIN A QUARTER MILE. I SAW A RECALL FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM BUT WAS TOLD MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED.THE CAR IS AT THE DEALERS AND WILL BE REPAIRED. HOPEFULLY. I THINK MY CAR AND MANY OTHERS SHOULD BE UNDER A RECALL. *TR

Jul 16, 2014

WHEN I START DRIVING MY CAR AT A LOW SPEED THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON SAYING SERVICE ESC. THEN IT TURNS THE TRACTION CONTROL OFF. WHILE THIS IS ON YOU CAN'T USE THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE CAR SHAKES, AND THE RPM'S FLUCTUATES ABNORMALLY. ALSO, WHEN I TURN THE CAR OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON THE LIGHT IS OFF UNTIL I START MOVING AGAIN. *TR

Aug 26, 2013

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKES LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE ESC WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURES RECURRED SPORADICALLY. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURES UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL , EXTERIOR LIGHTING , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC , VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE WAS 36,000.

Jun 05, 2014

THE CRUISE CONTROL IN MY VEHICLE HAS STOPPED WORKING AS OF 8/15/13. ON 8/14/13, THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING BUT THEN ABOUT 20 MINUTES OR SO LATER, IT STARTED WORKING AGAIN. I HAVE TRIED RESETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL BY TURNING THE CONTROL ON AND OFF HOWEVER THIS WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. I HAVE ALSO BEEN EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH MY DASH LIGHTS GOING ON AND OFF. IT HAPPENS AT RANDOM TIMES SO THERE IS NO SPECIFIC INCIDENTS THAT CAUSE THIS TO OCCUR. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW. *TR

Aug 15, 2013

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 complaints

THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT BEING PUSHED. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF THE CAR IS SITTING IN PARK OR BEING DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY, THE BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN THE PEDAL IS NOT PUSHED. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PUSHED, THE BRAKE LIGHT GOES OFF. NOT ONLY DOES THAT HAPPEN BUT THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON THE PANEL GOES OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND STAYS ON. THIS IS A HAZARD AS I HAVE HAD MANY CLOSE ENCOUNTERS. THE FIRST TIME OF THE INCIDENT MY VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND THE DEALER APPLIED SOME KIND OF LUBRICANT. IT WORKED FOR ABOUT A YEAR THEN THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN. I HAVE HAD AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC LOOK AT THE VEHICLE AND HE REPLACED THE BRAKE SENSOR WHICH DID NOT SEEM TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. WHEN CONTACTED THE CHEVROLET DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THEY HAVE TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO PAY THE DIAGNOSTIC FEE. I EXPLAINED ABOUT THE VEHICLE RECALL AND WAS TOLD MY VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. [XXX] ARE THEY WAITING FOR AN ACCIDENT TO OCCUR OR DEATH BEFORE THEY RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. I DO NOT THINK THEY KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS THEIRSELVES. WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY THEM AGAIN IF THIS ISN'T GOING TO BE RESOLVED. I AM REALLY FRUSTRATED WITH THEM. REALLY NEED THIS TO BE RESOLVED. *TR PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

May 31, 2014

MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE FAULTY. THEY REMAIN ON WHILE I AM DRIVING. *TR

Jul 11, 2013

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

2 complaints

ERROR 1. WARNING ERRORS ON DASHBOARD STATE SERVICE ESC, SERVICE TRACTION; NOTICED JUST AFTER OCT 2011 PURCHASE. BRAKE POSITION SENSOR REPLACED. PROBLEM STILL OCCURS ON AND OFF TO THIS DAY (APRIL 2014). TWO SERVICES HAVE NOT FIXED THIS PROBLEM. ERROR 2. CRUISE CONTROL WOULD STOP WORKING ON IT'S OWN WHILE AT HWY SPEEDS; NOTICED DEC 2011. CRUISE CURRENTLY (APRIL 2014) WILL NOT ENGAGE AT ANY SPEED. ERROR 3. BRAKE LIGHTS WILL TURN ON WITHOUT PEDAL DEPRESSION AT ANY SPEED AND CONVERSELY WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED BRAKE LIGHTS WILL TURN OFF; NOTICED APR 2012. PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING ON AND OFF TODAY (APRIL 2014) . THE CRUISE CONTROL AND BRAKE LIGHT ISSUES ARE HUGE SAFETY CONCERNS AND WITH MORE THAN 20 ALMOST IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS DOCUMENTED AND AT LEAST ONE CRASH, WHY IS NOTHING BEING DONE? *TR

Apr 01, 2014

I WENT TO LEAVE ONE MORNING AND MY CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. ONLY WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR WOULD IT FINALLY MOVE INTO DRIVE. AFTER DRIVING IT A DAY OR TWO MY SERVICE TRACTION AND MY SERVICE ESC LIGHTS HAVE BEEN COMING ON SINCE JULY. AND NOW TODAY MY CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING AN ALSO MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. WHEN THE CAR IS IN PARK THEY ARE OFF AND WILL NOT COME ON. WHEN THE CAR IS IN DRIVE THEY ARE ON CONSTANTLY. *TR

Oct 27, 2013

SUSPENSION

2 complaints

I PURCHASED THIS CAR WITH 14,444 MILES AFTER 500 MILES I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP. THIS CAR WAS TAKEN BACK TO CHEVY AND THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEMS AFTER 7 TRIES. I THAN TOOK THE CAR TO THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP AND ALL THEY DID WAS SET IN THE CAR AND FOUND OUT THAT MY RACK-N-OPINION WAS BAD. THIS WAS REPLACED BUT, THE HUB BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED ALSO AT ANOTHER DEALERSHIP, I AM HAVING WHINING NOISE WHEN I TURN AND ALSO THE CAR IS WEARING OUT TIRES. THERE HAS BEEN 3 TIRES REPLACED ON THIS CAR WITH 1 YEAR. NO ONE WANTS TO FIX MY CAR OR REPLACE IT. THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE FOR ME OR OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD. IF I COULD AFFORD TO BUY ANOTHER CAR, I WOULD. L AM SO DISAPPOINTED WITH GM PRODUCTS. THIS IS MY 4 CAR WITH GM AND I AM NEVER GOING TO BUY ANOTHER CAR. I AM NOT THE ONLY CUSTOMER THAT IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE 2010 MALIBU. *TR

Oct 29, 2012

UPON ACCELERATING FROM A PARKING LOT TO THE ROAD I HEARD A LOUD BANG FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. I STOPPED TO DO A VISUAL INSPECTION AS IT SOUNDED LIKE IT CAME FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION. I CONTINUED A MILE DOWN THE ROAD WHILE SLOWING FOR A STOP SIGN I HEARD ANOTHER NOISE FROM THE SAME AREA AND HEARD A METAL OBJECT BOUNCE UNDER THE CAR AND DOWN THE ROAD. I RECOVERED A PIECE OF A BROKEN SPRING THAT HAD COME FROM MY RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION. I WENT DIRECTLY TO THE CHEVY DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED THE FAILURE. *TR

Mar 22, 2012

STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS

1 complaint

Lug studs repeatedly snap at wheel no matter how installed.

Jun 21, 2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

The car will drive but is unable to turn. It's like the steering wheel is locked.

Jun 07, 2025

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

• Yes, the vehicle is available for inspection upon request. • The failure of the power steering system made it extremely difficult to steer the vehicle, especially at lower speeds, which put my safety and the safety of others at risk by increasing the likelihood of an accident. It would turn on and go off by itself at random spurts, which was very unusual. • No, the problem has not been reproduced by another dealer. • The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer’s service department. As well as, not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives. • No it just randomly had a warning light one day when I got in it to crank it like a normal day. But never warned me before hand, but when it did come on, But it appeared on the dashboard indicating a power steering issue, and abs and brake warning light. The abs and brake warning light first appeared about two weeks before the complete failure of the system. Which I became without a vehicle for about 3 months because of it.

Jun 22, 2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

I submitted a complaint regarding traction service/escape alerts at any given time of my 2010 Chevolet Malibu and have not received an acknowledgment of my complaint. Therefore I am hoping it has been resolved. Thank goodness, the car passed inspection on 10/17/2023 for which the complaint of the traction service alerts have affected my yearly inspection for at least 3 years. I am asking for the status of your assessment of my complaint. Thank you. [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Oct 18, 2023

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

THE ESC IS HARD TO STEER AND THE SEATBELT LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN WHEN I'M WEARING MY SEATBELT

Jul 29, 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

Head light wire is out , electrical wire is messing up . Car is shaking bad and won’t start . Air bag light is on

Jul 26, 2023

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE

1 complaint

Had test drove the vehicle everything was fine, picked the vehicle up and drove it home everything was fine, parked in the back of my house the car sat over night I go to pull it out the drive way, the power steering has gotten stuck and I mean it was STUCK!, the “power steering” light came on the dash so I tried my best to turn to just pull it back in the driveway. It was so hard to turn I thought I would brake the steering wheel. Another thing whenever I ride over a bump my radio changes stations or turns off.

Nov 09, 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE

1 complaint

The airbag don’t work, I just payed 1200$ to replace the computer pc because the car wouldn’t start and that didn’t solve the problem the check engine light is always on, the car have electrical problems; if I run the Ac it blows hot and then the car go to engine power reduces within 4 minutes. If I drive the car it will go on engine power reduce after 6 minutes because the fan is not working due to the fact that that car has electrical problems and the fan is not getting enough power to warm the car up and the engine gets real hot and it go to making a loud rumbling noise and growling and I can only drive 10 mph and 40 mph the fastest but then the car go to shaking and wen I try to park the car it’s shaking Nd rumbling which can cause an accident

Oct 07, 2021

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

I purchase the 2010 Chevy malibu, 6/2013. The service traction lights comes on periodically until I am forced to take it in for service. I had to take the car in for this same problem at least 4 times, more or less, also the last time I took the car in, the technician was not able to reset the sensors. A more seasoned tech had to reset the sensors. I am filing a report, because this cost me money every time I take it to the dealer and it is certain a safety issue for me to continue to drive the car with the service traction light coming on and off and stationary at times. It appears to be a defect in the auto system. I should not be required to have to take the car in every year for the same problem and putting myself and others at risk. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Jun 05, 2021

STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

WHILE IN MOTION I TURN AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND ON THE SCREEN POWER STEERING AND ESC TRACTION CONTROL OFF POPS UP IT'S LOCKING UP MORE FREQUENTLY NOW AND THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. THEN A COUPLE DAYS LATER MY ENGINE LIGHT POPS ON I FIGURED IT WAS BECAUSE OF THE POWER STEERING ESC TRACTION CONTROL PROBLEM BUT AFTER SERVAL DAYS LATER I'M AT WORK AND THE CAR WANT START . I TRY A COUPLE TIMES AND GIVES IT SOME GAS THEN IT STARTED SO I WAS ON MY WAY THEN MAYBE 15 MINUTES DOWN THE ROAD THE STEERING WHEELS LOCKS UP AGAIN AND THE SAME MESSAGE POPS UP ON THE SCREEN THIS IS REALLY WEIRD AND AGAIN DANGEROUS.

Feb 09, 2021

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

EXTERIOR BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON & CRUISE CONTROL SHUTS OFF. WHEN IN MOTION.

Dec 14, 2020

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS

1 complaint

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER MY ESCL CAME ON. MY WHEELS LOCKED UP.I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR IN AUGUST AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT AND I'M NOW CONCERNED AS WELL ABOUT AIRBAG SAFETY I'M SCARED ABOUT HOW RISKY AND DANGEROUS THIS CAR REALLY IS MALIBU IS MOST RECALLED VEHICLES HAD I KNOWN AHEAD I WOULD NEVER HAVE PURCHASED THIS DEADLY WEAPON. I'M 22 A SINGLE MOM WHO IS RESPONSIBLE AND NOW HAVE A VEHICLE ISSUE AND A POTENTIAL DEADLY ONE AT THAT . PLEASE DO SOMETHING IT'S NOT AN ERROR ON MY END I KNOW THAT FOR FACT. AND OF COURSE THERE'S NO DRIVING IT AT ALL. SO PLEASE TAKE TIME TO TAKE THIS MATTER SERIOUS GOD BLESS

Dec 01, 2020

STEERING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR CENTER BRAKE LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE CENTER BRAKE LIGHT WAS REPAIRED TWICE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT INTERMITTENTLY THE AIR BAGS AND POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. ADDITIONALLY, AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED AND THE VEHICLE REGAINED STEERING FUNCTIONALITY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OCCASIONALLY TWO ATTEMPTS AT RESTARTING THE VEHICLE WERE NEEDED BEFORE THE STEERING WHEEL OPERATED AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAILURE CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000.*DT CONSUMER STATED POWER STEERING MODULE AND MOTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED.*JB

Nov 30, 2020

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE

1 complaint

MY LIGHTS KEEP GOING OUT. AS OF NOW I DONT HAVE ANY HEADLIGHTS. AND I KEEP HAVING TRANSMISSION KIND OF ISSUES.

Sep 08, 2020

SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

MY DRIVER SEAT IS BROKE FROM THE BOTTOM OF FLOOR AND MY GAS PEDAL STICK AND JUMP WHEN I HIT THE GAS PEDAL

Jul 31, 2020

POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

IN 2012, WE WERE DRIVING ALONG AND ATTEMPTED TO BACK INTO A PARKING SPOT, WHEN THE CAR REFUSED TO REVERSE. IT STARTED GOING SLOWER THAN THE USUAL SPEED LIMIT, SO I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. I PULLED OUT TO HEAD HOME, BUT THE CAR DIDN'T GET MUCH SPEED, NOR WOULD IT REVERSE AT ALL. I HAD IT TOWED AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS BURNED OUT. I'D ONLY HAD THE CAR LESS THAN 30,000 MILES. CHEVROLET REPAIRED OR REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION. A YEAR LATER, I WAS PULLED OVER DUE TO THE TAIL LIGHTS NOT WORKING. 2016 THE CAR WOULDN'T PICK UP SPEED AGAIN. I HAD IT TOWED AND THE TRANSMISSION HAD BURNED OUT AGAIN. WE GOT IT REBUILT A SECOND TIME AND NOW THE LIGHTS, WIPERS, DOOR LOCKS, AND WINDOWS AREN'T WORKING AGAIN EITHER. OBVIOUSLY THERE'S A MANUFACTURER ISSUE THAT NEEDS REVIEWING ON THIS YEAR MALIBU. *TR

May 05, 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE

1 complaint

VEHICLE GOES INTO POWER ENGINE REDUCED MODE/ESC OFF/ SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL MODE. THE CAR LOSES SPEED AND GOES ABOUT 20 MPH THE RPM GO CRAZY AND CAR SHAKES VIOLENTLY. IT HAS HAPPENED FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS AND IT HAPPENS WHILE IDDLE, WHILE DRIVING IT, WHILE THE AC IS ON OR OFF IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. IVE REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY TWICE, ACCELERATOR PEDAL 3 TIMES, BATTERY, MAP SENSOR, KNOCK SENSOR, BATTERY TERMINALS, POWER TRAIN RELAY, SPARK PLUGS, CLEANED ALL THE COROSION AND ITS BEEN AT THE CHEVY DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THIS SAME ISSUE AND STILL THE CAR IS NOT FIXED. IVE SPENT SO MUCH MONEY AND EVEN CHEVY CANNOT FIND WHATS WRONG WITH THIS CAR. ITS HAPPENED WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, STREETS, WHILE TURNING OR STOPPED AT A LIGHT. ALL MY ELECTRIAL DOSENT WORK. MY PASSENGER LOW BEAM LIGHT KEEPS BLOWING OUT AND MY SPEAKERS KEEP GOING IN AND OUT. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS CAR. THIS IS JUST UNACCEPTABLE AND VERY DANGEROUS.

May 04, 2020

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

DROVE TO THE STORE AND WHEN I STARTED MY CAR TO LEAVE MY STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED UP AND ON MY DASH READ POWER STEERING, SERVICE ESC, SERVICE AIR BAG AND TRACTION LIGHT WAS ON.

Mar 04, 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

1 complaint

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 VEHICLE...I'M DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL 3 BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON - I'M NOT BRAKING. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. TODAY IS 1/19/2020 AND I STILL DON'T HAVE MY VEHICLE AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED A CALL - DESPITE LEAVING A MESSAGE FOR THE SERVICE [XXX], ON 1/16/19. HE ADVISED THAT THIS VEHICLE IS COVERED UNDER A SPECIAL WARRANTY PROGRAM OR POLICY - 150,000 MILES OR THE YEAR 2025?. THE VEHICLE IS 10 YEARS OLD - DEALERSHIPS DON'T FIX ANYTHING FOR FREE, SO THAT "SPECIAL PROGRAM" IS INDICATIVE OF THE COMPANY TAKING RESPONSIBILITY AND KNOWING THAT YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE OWNED GM PRODUCTS ALL MY LIFE AND FOR THE FIRST TIME DO NOT KNOW IF MY LOYALTY TO THE MANUFACTURER OR BRAND WILL CONTINUE. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THE WAY THIS SITUATION HAS BEEN HANDLED. THE VEHICLE HAVE BEEN SERVICED FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM TWICE PREVIOUSLY. THE ONLY SAVING GRACE IS THAT I DEMANDED A LOANER. PLEASE HELP. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jan 20, 2020

SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

1 complaint

I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM CREST AUTO MALL AND 1 WEEK LATER THE SUSPENSIONS GETS MESSED UP AND THEN 1 MONTH LATER THE ENGINE BLOWS UP NOW MY CAR IS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY!

Dec 02, 2019

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

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 (6628 PROVIDENCE RD, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23464, (757) 346-5739) WHERE THE FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE PASSENGER SIDE CV JOINT WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.

Nov 29, 2019

POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,ENGINE

1 complaint

CAR HESITATES TO CHANGE GEARS AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND STALLS AFTER DRIVING REASONABLY SHORT DISTANCES. THE DRIVER FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE BEEN CHANGED FOR ONLY A FEW MONTHS AND ARE ALREADY CAUSING THE SAME PROBLEM AS BEFORE.

Nov 11, 2019

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SEATS

1 complaint

WHEN DRIVING IT THE TRANSMISSION DON'T KICK IN UNTIL YOU GET PASS 30 MILES AND THEN IT'S DOING EVERYTHING THAT YOU HAVE A RECALL ON SOME OF THE OTHER 2010 CHEVY MALIBU JUST TRYING TO SEE WHY MY VIN NUMBER HASN'T BEEN RECALL.I HAVE TO PUT MY EMERGENCY LIGHTS OWN SOMETIME SO I WON'T BE IN A RECK GETTING MY GRANDKIDS TO AND FROM SCHOOL I FEAR FOR OUR SAFETY BUT THIS IS MY ONLY TRANSPORTATION SO IF YOU CAN PLEAS CHECK AND SEE IF I HAVE A RECALL ON MY VIN NUMBER IT WOULD PLEASE BE APPRECIATE SIGN A CARING GRANDMOTHER TRYING TO KEEP HER FAMILY SAFE 🙏🏽🙏🏽

Oct 22, 2019

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

BRAKE LIGHTS ENGAGE WHEN BRAKE PETAL IS NOT ENGAGED AND DO NOT LIGHT WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED. CENTER BRAKE LIGHT RARELY WORKS. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN CAR SEEMS TO BE SHORT CIRCUITED AS LIGHTS ON CONSOLE BLINK. ESC CONTINUOUSLY IS TURNED OFF, ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF, LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATED AND IT'S A FALSE READ. TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED RIGHT AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW MOTOR FAILED. ALL OF THIS ISSUES WITH EXCEPTION OF WINDOW HAVE BEEN HAPPENING FROM THE TIME I PURCHASED THE CAR. I TOOK IT MANY TIMES TO DEALER WITH NO REMEDY

Oct 13, 2019

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

HEAD LIGHT LOW BEAM LIGHT BLOW OUT EVERY 2 MONTHS. I HAVE TO GET THIS REPLACED. THIS IS VERY EXPRESSIVE. THE WHOLE BUMPER HAVE TO BE REMOVED.

Oct 11, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ESC LIGHT COMES ON AND SAYS SERVICE THEN ESC OFF. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THESE CARS. SEAT BELTS FAIL. SAFETY ISSUE. AND OUR WILL NOT START BECAUSE THE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED FOR NO REASON. ALL OF THESE ARE CONSISTENT WITH SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS. GM SHOULD BE ASHAMED FOR SELLING VEHICLES THAT FAIL. APPROXIMATELY 78,000 MILES. HOPEFULLY THEY WILL STEP UP AND CORRECT THESE PROBLEMS!!

Aug 30, 2019

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

1 complaint

I BUY A BULB EVERY OTHER WEEK OR MONTH FOR MY HEADLIGHTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE KEEPS GOING OUT

Aug 10, 2019

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

BRAKE LIGHTS FLICKER WHILE DRIVING WHEN NOT PRESSING ON THE BRAKES. ECS AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON AND THE CAR IS JERKING WHILE DRIVING.

Jul 30, 2019

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

I HAVE A 2010 AND REPEATEDLY HAVE ISSUES. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER AS IT COMPLETELY LOST POWER IN RUSH HOUR. CAR DASH SAID SERVICE ABS, POWER, SAVER MODE, TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE ESC AND THEN DIED. I TOOK TO SHOP AND THEY REPLACED THE PCM IS WHAT THEY TOLD ME. CAR HAS SINCE HAD LOSE OF POWER, SLUGGISH, DIES PERIODICALLY, AND NOW ALMOST 3 YEARS AFTER THOUSAND DOLLAR REPAIR NOT TO MENTION THE AIR BAG LIGHT THAT IS ON THAT THEY ARE TELLING ME WILL COST AT LEAST 1000 DOLLARS AS WELL TO REPAIR AS MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THAT IT IS A SAFTEY CONCERN. MY CAR DIED AGAIN WHILE COMING THROUGH A INTERSECTION AND THE P0341 HAS COME UP AND BEEN REPLACE3D FOUR TIMES SINCE FEBRUARY 2019. THIS CAR IS A DANGER AND I AM FORCED TO DRIVE IT WHEN IT RUNS AS I HAVE SO MUCH MONEY INVESTED I CANT AFFORD A NEW ONE. I HAVE ALSO REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY AND JUST ABOUT EVERY SENSOR UNDER THE HOOD INCLUDING SPARK PLUGS AND BATTERY AND CAR IS STILL ACTING UP. WHY ARE THEY NOT HELPING US. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED. IT STALLS SUDDENLY AND WITH LITTLE TO NO WARNING. I AM TERRIFIED TO TRANSPORT MY KIDS IN THIS CAR. PLEASE HELP US'

Jul 06, 2019

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, CAR WILL TURN OFF ON INTERSTATE OR HIGHWAY WITHOUT WARNING, CAR WILL SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING , ROLL BACKWARDS, WON'T ACCELERATE. HAD TO GET TOWED 3 TIMES! AFTER NEW TRANSMISSION , SENSORS AND FUEL PUMP INJECTOR , THE CAR IS STILL DOING THE SAME THING ! THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND A LACK OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEFECTED PRODUCTS AND PRICE GAUGING MECHANICS ! PROBLEM IS STILL EXISTING. I SEE THIS CAR IS UNDER MANY RECALLS AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS BUILT IN KOREA!

Jun 14, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

BRAKE LIGHT CONSTANTLY FLUCTUATING WITHOUT THE BRAKE BEING PRESSED, VERY DANGEROUS FOR ME AND MY CHILD, HEADLIGHTS CONSTANTLY GOING OUT SPECIFICALLY THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, ALMOST GO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND PEOPLE THING I'M THE ONE PRESSING THE BRAKES, IT DOES THIS WHEN DRIVING OR WHEN IT PARKED, IF I TAP THE BRAKE IT'LL GO OFF FOR A FEW SECOND THEN COME RIGHT BACK ON. ALSO CAR KEEP THROWING A CODE SAYING IT'S RUNNING RICH EVEN THO I CAN LOCATE THE PROBLEM I BELIEVE IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH A SENSEOR OR WIRING OR THE FUEL INJECTOR, IF THERE ARE ANY RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE I WOULD LIE FOR THEM TO BE FIX ALL AT ONCE BECAUSE I HAVE TO USE THIS CARD DAILY FOR MYSELF AND MY DAUGHTER AND I JUST WANT IT TO BE SAFE FOR MY CHILD AND I AS WELL AS OTHER DRIVERS IN THE ROAD.

May 27, 2019

STEERING,WHEELS

1 complaint

EVERYTIME I DRIVING I LOSE THE CONTROL OF THE WHEEL BECAUSE IT START TO SHAKE EVEN WHEN IS PARKING. THE WHEEL SHAKES A LOT VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING

May 23, 2019

STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

MY STEERING IS LOCKING UP AND VIBRATING. IF TURNING THE STEERING AND KEY AT SAME TIME IT STARTS BACK WORKING.AND MY DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT KEEPS GOING OUT. I'VE HAD THE WAITING HARNESS CHANGED AND IT STILL CONTINUE TO NOT WORK.

Mar 28, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE FUSE BOX LOCATED IN THE TRUNK. MY CAR HAS COMPLETELY LOST ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. FUEL PUMP, ALTERNATOR, AND BATTERY HAVE NEEDED REPLACED. THERE IS A SHORT IN OR NEAR THIS REAR FUSE BOX. FUEL PUMP RELAY HAS BEEN REPLACED, AND CONNECTIONS GREASED. TEMPORARILY FIXED, THEN A FEW DAYS LATER SHUTS OFF WHILE RUNNING. FROM RESEARCHING, THIS APPEARS TO BE EXTREMELY COMMON WITH THIS MODEL ACROSS MULTIPLE YEARS, WITH THE WIRE LEADING TO THE FUEL PUMP RELAY BURNING UP AND SHORTING. CLEARLY POOR WIRING. AT LEAST THREE TIMES MY CAR HAS COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE IN MOTION WITH NO WARNING AT ALL. MULTIPLE CRANK/NO START SITUATIONS AS WELL. MY NEXT OPTION IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUSE BLOCK, BUT THAT WILL NOT FIX WIRING DESIGN. HAVE BEEN TOWED MULTIPLE TIMES IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.

Mar 14, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 65 MPH, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING BUT THE BATTERY/ELECTRONICS WERE STILL ON. I SAFELY STOPPED THE CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CHECK ENGINE + ABS + TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE CAR WOULD NOT START. I FINALLY HAD TO CALL A TOW COMPANY. NO MECHANIC KNOWS HOW TO FIX IT. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, MANY OWNERS OF THE SAME MAKE MODEL AND MODEL YEAR RANGE SUFFERED SIMILAR SITUATIONS. THE CAR STILL WON'T START TILL NOW.

Mar 09, 2019

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

1 complaint

TAKATA RECALL MY CAR MADE A HUM SOUND WHILE ACCELERATING WHEN I JUST GOT IN IT ON MY 2 MINUTE JOURNEY HOME. WHILE GOING STRAIGHT, THE CAR NO LONGER CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND STOPPED ON THE STREET. AFTER RESTARTING THE CAR, THE ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND WOULD STILL NOT MOVE IN ANY GEAR.

Mar 07, 2019

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

HEADLIGHT CONTINUES TO GO OUT, REPLACE WITH NEW ONE ONLY LASTS A FEW DAYS. ALSO IF YOU SHUT OFF CAR TO GO GAS CAR DOESNT RESTART. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME GET GAS.

Jan 05, 2019

WHEELS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

1 complaint

WHEN DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ONE FOLLOWED BY TRACTION CONTROL,REDUCED ENGINE POWER, AND LOSS OF POWER. I COULDN'T ACCELERATE AND I WAS IN THE FAST LANE WHEN IT HAPPENED GOING 70 MPH. I LOST POWER AND LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT OVER TO THE SHOULDER. CAR STARTED SHAKING BADLY. I CUT IT OFF AND RESTARTED IT. WENT AWAY FEW MILES DOWN THE ROAD IT HAPPENED AGAIN. FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS IT'S BEEN HAPPENING ONLY DURING COLD MONTHS BETWEEN DECEMBER AND FEBRUARY. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE

Dec 10, 2018

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

HEADLIGHTS WON'T WORK BRAND NEW LIGHTBULBS DASHBOARD LIGHTS DIM IS OUTCONTROL TRANSACTION TURNS ON BRAKE LIGHT TURNS ON WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKES THEY BASICALLY STAY ON AND MORE

Nov 28, 2018

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

1 complaint

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 APPROXIMATELY 129,642.

Oct 18, 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

2010 CHEVY MALIBU BRAKE LIGHT ON WITHOUT BRAKE BEING APPLIED CAR SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON AND SERVICE ESC I BELIEVE IT'S DUE TO A BAD BODY CONTROL MODULE

Oct 17, 2018

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

POWER REDUCED ENGINE, TRACTION CONTROL,

Sep 05, 2018

AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

SERVICE ESC, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE AIR BAGS, BRAKE LIGHTS ON WHEN PEDAL NOT PRESSED AND NOT ON WHEN PEDAL IS PRESSED AND CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK PERIODICALLY. THESE MESSAGE APPEAR OFF AND ON WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE HAD THE SENSOR UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL REPLACED TWICE NOW. LAST TIME 14 MONTHS AGO SO NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN.

Aug 31, 2018

STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,615.

Aug 14, 2018

SEAT BELTS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

"TAKATA RECALL" MY SEAT-BELT LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN I HAVE MY SEAT-BELT ON, MY ESC LIGHT KEEPS BLINKING AS WELL AS MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT. MY BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON WHILE I AM DRIVING AND GO OFF WHEN I BRAKE.

Jun 26, 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

THE ELECTRICAL RANDOMLY MALFUNCTIONS SOMETIMES THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS WON'T WORK AND THEY RANDOMLY COME ON OR GO OFF WHILE DRIVING. WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AND IT WAS ALMOST DARK OUT SIDE I HAD TO PULL OVER AND TURN OFF THE CAR AND RESTART IT A COUPLE TIMES BEFORE THEY CAME BACK ON. THERE IS A LEAK SOMEWHERE THAT CAUSES THE CAR TO OVERHEAT. THE MOTOR BLOWER FOR THE HEATING AND COOLING WILL ALSO RANDOMLY STOP WORKING. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BROKE AND AFTER REPLACING AND FIXING THE PART THEY BROKE AGAIN WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN A CROWDED HIGHWAY IN THE POURING RAIN. I FIXED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS 2 TIMES AND THEY STILL CONTINUE TO MALFUNCTION AND QUIT WORKING. THE EXAUHST HAS A LEAK. THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONS AND DOESN'T SHIFT RIGHT WHILE DRIVING IT TAKES FOREVER TO SHIFT AND ONE TIME WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND WOULD BARELY DRIVE WHEN I WOULD GIVE IT GAS AND THE BRAKES WOULDN'T WORK IT WAS LIKE THAT FOR ABOUT 8 MINUTES BEFORE IT FINALLY STARTED TO WORK PROPERLY. THERE IS A PIECE THAT CONNECTS TO THE TRANSMISSION THAT KEEPS COMING UNDONE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT GEARS. I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND TRIED TO PUT IT IN DRIVE BUT IT WOULDN'T WORK AND I FIXED THE PROBLEM AND UPON ARRIVING AT MY DESTINATION THE VEHICLE WENT INTO PARK BUT CONTINUED TO MOVE I HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP IT. THE WARNING LIGHT FOR THE ENGINE, TRACTION CONTROL STABILITY AND THE TIRES HAS BEEN ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE TURN SIGNALS RANDOMLY QUIT WORKING WHILE DRIVING WHEN I FIRST TURN THEM ON THEY DON'T WORK BUT AFTER A COUPLE SECONDS THEY START TO WORK. THE MID FLAP CAME OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING 55 MPH DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALMOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK. THE PARTS AFFECTED IS THE ELECTRICAL, BODY, POWER TRAIN, LIGHTING, WHEELS, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, VISIBILITY/WIPERS AND THE ENGINE.

Apr 27, 2018

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

THE FIRST TIME MY VEHICLE DIED WHILE DRIVING I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO TURN RIGHT. THE ENGINE DIED AND I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, TRIED TO RESTART AND IT WOULD NOT STAY STARTED. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM OR GET THE CAR TO GIVE THEM CODES SO THEY HAD ME PICK IT UP. THE 2ND TIME THE CAR DIED ON THE FREEWAY A WEEK LATER. I WAS GOING 60MPH TRYING TO KEEP ACCELERATION WHEN IT LOST POWER. THANKFULLY I WAS NEAR AN EXIT AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE EXIT. AGAIN HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY DUPLICATED THE PROBLEM BUT HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT'S CAUSING IT.

Mar 31, 2018

POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

DEFECTIVE DOOR LATCHES. BOTH DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND BACK DOOR PROBLEMS SINCE I PURCHASED MY 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU BACK IN 2012. DRIVER DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN OR NOT SHUT. CONTACTED GM TWICE AND NO ASSISTANCE FROM GM. I PURCHASED A AFTERMARKET DOOR LATCH AND REPLACED THE DRIVER DOOR LATCH IN JAN 2018 AND HAVE NO MORE PROBLEM SINCE. DRIVER BACK DOOR I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO OPEN SINCE 2015 AND BECAUSE THE BACK DOOR WONT OPEN, THERE IS NO WAY TO REPLACE THE LATCH. IF A FIRE OR ACCIDENT HAPPENS THERE IS NO EXIT FROM DRIVERS SIDE BACK DOOR. WITHOUT WARNING ON A 7 YEAR OLD VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED IN AUG 2017 136000 MILES. EXPENSIVE REPLACEMENT.

Mar 11, 2018

POWER TRAIN,WHEELS

1 complaint

POWER STEERING WARNING IS COME ON WHEN TRY TO START CAR . NOT SAFETY TO DRIVE .WHAT TO DO???

Feb 23, 2018

STEERING,SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE STEERING AND AIR BAG DEFECTS. *SMD THE CONSUER STATED THE STEERING WOULD SQUEAL AND GROWL, WHICH CREATED A VIBRATION MAKING STEERING DIFFICULT. THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED.*JS

Jan 31, 2018

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

DRIVER TAIL LIGHT GOES IN AND OUT WHEN IT FEELS LIKE IT, AND MY SEAT BELT LGHT COMES ON AND DINGS EVEN THOUGH I HAVE MY SEAT BELT ON. ALSO MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON AS WELL EVEN THOUGH THE ROADS ARE DRY

Nov 20, 2017

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,ENGINE

1 complaint

THE SEAT BELT KEEPS DINGING LIKE THE SEATBELT IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE SEATBELT LATCH AND IT IS. THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THE LIGHT GOES OFF SO THEY CAN NEVER FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT. EXCEPT ONCE WHICH IT CAME BACK TO IT BEING THE SOLENOID SENSOR. THEY FIXED IT. BUT, ENGINE LIGHT STILL COMES ON. THE SEATBELT DINGS DOING THE WHOLE RIDE OR IF YOUR SITING STILL. THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON OFF AND ON. JUST BOUGHT THE CAR 9/23/2017.

Oct 27, 2017

AIR BAGS,ENGINE

1 complaint

ENGINE POWER DROPS SUDDENLY ON HIGHWAY OR IN TRAFFIC AFTER 45MINS OF DRIVING, REDUCED ENGINE POWER, SERVICE ENGINE, SERVICE AIRBAG MESSAGES COME ON ALSO ESC MESSAGE THEN ENGINE STALLS AND MOVES AT ABOUT 10MPH FROM DRIVING AT ANYWHERE BETWEEN 30MPH TO 70MPH. RECURRING FOR THE LAST TWO MONTHS CAN'T BE FIXED AFTER SEVERAL CHEVY DEALER WORKSHOP VISITS AND COSTS

Sep 28, 2017

STEERING,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

POWER STEERING FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2017. I HAD TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN IN NOVEMBER 2016 FOR THE SAME CONDITION. THERE IS A RECALL FOR CHEVY MALIBUS UP UNTIL THE 2009 MODEL YEAR AND CLEARLY THERE IS A WEAKNESS IN THE 2010. THIS FAILURE WAS WHILE I WAS PARKED IN A TIGHT SPOT AND COULDN'T GET OUT. I RESTARTED THE CAR UNTIL IT RECALIBRATED, BUT IT WILL UNDOUBTEDLY GO AGAIN. REPEAT OF PREVIOUS PROBLEM. ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AFTER COMPLETE FAILURE AT 48,000 MILES IN JANUARY 2017. THAT WAS A MERE $4600. IT FAILED WHILE IN MOTION, BUT FORTUNATELY I WAS UPHILL FROM MY HOME AND I WAS ABLE TO ROLL IT TO THE CURB.

Sep 15, 2017

STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

THE VECHILE LOST SPEED AS I WAS DRIVING INTO A PARKING SPACE. I THEN PUT IT IN PARK. AT THAT POINT THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS BLINKING. THE CAR WAS SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY AS IF IT WOULD ALL JUST FALL APART IN PIECES. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN AND ALSO RAPIDLY SHAKING. THE SERVICE ESC, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, AND A LIGHT WITH A CAR ON A CURVED ROAD WAS ALSO ON. THIS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO HIT A PARKED CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON AND ALL THE LIGHTS WERE OFF. I BELIEVE IT TO BE THE STREERING COLOUMN OR AN ELECTRIAL ISSUE. I READ ON SOME RECALLS AND I THINK IT IS SIMILAR TO THE RECALL #14E044000. HOWEVER, WHEN I SEARCH MY VIN IT IS NOT LISTED UNDER IT. YET IT IS THE SAME ISSUE.

Sep 06, 2017

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

ENGINE POWER REDUCE LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY.

Jun 30, 2017

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

2010 CHEVY MALIBU. BRAKE SYSTEM ISSUES.

Mar 31, 2017

STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED AND THE ESC, POWER STEERING, AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE IN ORDER FOR ALL SYSTEMS TO RETURN TO NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT, DUE TO THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE, THE REPAIR WOULD NOT BE COVERED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 172,360. UPDATED 05/30/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE REPAIR TOO EXPENSIVE. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE FAILURE SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL. UPDATED 08/07/2017 *JS

Mar 22, 2017

AIR BAGS,SEATS

1 complaint

FAULTY PASSENGER PRESENCE MODULE , AIRBAG WARNING FAULT LIGHT ON. . THE DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE MODULE AT MY OWN EXPENSE OF $800. I FEEL THAT MY FAMILY AND MY SAFETY IS AT RISK DUE TO A FAULTY DESIGN THAT GM IS AWARE OF WITH ITS AIRBAG COMPONENTS. AIRBAGS SHOULD BE WORKING FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE, AND IF THEY ARE FAILING THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD REPLACE THOSE FAULTY DESIGNED PARTS AT NO EXPENSE TO THE OWNERS.

Feb 26, 2017

SUSPENSION,WHEELS,ENGINE

1 complaint

ONE OF MY NEW TIRES CONTINUALLY DEFLATE. AFTER TAKING TO TIRE CO. 6OF8WKS TO GET AIR, I WAS TOLD I HAVE A CRACKED WHEEL AND WILL PAY $500 FOR A USED WHEEL OR UP TO $1000 FOR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO REPLACE IT. I PAY $50 EXTRA F/PLATINUM WARRANTY AND HAD TO PAY FOR AIRBAG SVC'ING TO GET INSPECTION--AND $100 DEDUCTIBLE FROM WARRANTY COMPANY. IN 2YRS, I'VE PAID $1200 F/WARRANTY PLUS $150 DEDUCTIBLE@AUTHORIZED SERVICE CTR-PINKERTON CHEV IN LYNCHBURG, VA-AND IT TOOK 3 WEEKS THAT I HAD TO BUM A RIDE TO WORK OR PAY A CAB. NOW, I'M RIDING ON A "DONUT" AND MY GAS MILEAGE IS <8MPG........W/A $389 CAR NOTE AND $200 CAR INSURANCE NOTE.

Dec 12, 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHEN THE WEATHER WAS BELOW 50 DEGREES, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE REDUCE ENGINE POWER AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.

Oct 11, 2016

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

2010 MALIBU EXPERIENCES FLUCTUATIONS IN POWER/ RPMS WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO GET LOOKED AT SEVERALS TIMES, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO REPLICATE ISSUE. NOT SURE IF ITS RELATED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM, TRANSMISSION, OR MOTOR. EITHER WAY, NO ONE CAN DIAGNOSE THIS PROBLEM. WHEN ISSUE OCCURS, THE VEHICLE ACTS SLUGGISH (DOES NOT WANT TO GO) AND BOUNCES BETWEEN 2 & 3 ON MY RPM GAUGE. IT'S AS IF I WOULD PUSH THE GAS THEN LET OFF THE PEDAL (REPEATEDLY). AT FIRST THIS ONLY HAPPENED WHEN GOING UP A HILL, BUT HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT, AND IS NOW HAPPENING REGARDLESS OF GRADE. IT IS A DEFINATE SAFETY ISSUE, AS THIS HAS OCCURRED WHEN CROSSING AN INTERSECTION AND MERGING ONTO A HIGHWAY. IT DOES HOWEVER SEEM TO BE RESOLVED IF I PRESS THE GAS ALL THE WAY DOWN (RPMS GO UP TO 4-5 ON GAUGE, THEN THE CAR FINALLY GOES) I HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ONLINE, BUT NO RESOLUTION. THE NUMBER OF MILES THE CAR HAS DOES NOT SEEM TO BE A FACTOR, AS THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHERS WITH THIS CAR BEING BRAND NEW (BASED ON OTHER COMPLAINTS).THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING INTERMITTENTLY FOR MONTHS. THIS IS MY FIRST CHEVY- BOUGHT LAST YEAR. SEEMS TO HAVE A TON OF ELECTRICAL ISSUES. BOUGHT THE CAR UNKNOWINGLY WITH AN OPEN RECALL, TIRE SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY FOR NO REASON, CAR SUDDENLY STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY AND WOULD NOT START A WEEK AFTER PURCHASED, STEREO LOSES POWER, POWER STEERING IS INTERMITTENT, THE PASSENGER DOOR SOMETIMES FAILS TO OPEN AND/OR CLOSE, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOSES POWER INTERMITTENTLY, THE EXHAUST IS RUSTING, ECT. I DID BUY A WARRANTY WITH THIS CAR, BUT BEING THAT NOTHING CAN BE DIAGNOSED, ITS A WASTE OF MONEY! I STILL OWE OVER $8000 ON THIS CAR, AND PAID BLUE BOOK VALUE! -CHEVROLET TOTALLY MISLEADS THEIR CUSTOMERS. NEVER AGAIN OH, AND I DID RECIEVE A RECALL LETTER ABOUT MY POWER STEERING, BUT THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THERE IS NO RECALL.

Oct 10, 2016

SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

1 complaint

I HAD TO HAVE OVER $2500 WORTH OF WORK DONE TO MY CAR, WHICH HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH SOME TORQUE SENSOR AND OTHER PARTS - I SEE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON OTHER CHEVY MALIBU'S IN PREVIOUS MODEL YEARS. I AM WONDERING HOW LONG THIS RECALL WILL TAKE, MY YEAR IS 2010 AND NOT CURRENTLY ON THE RECALL LIST. PRIOR TO THAT, I HAD JUST PAID $2000 FOR OTHER WORK NEEDED ON THIS VEHICLE THAT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. I'VE HAD SO MANY ISSUES W/THIS CAR. I HAVE RECEIPTS BUT THEY ARE CURRENTLY IN STORAGE - I AM UNABLE TO UPLOAD THEM RIGHT NOW.

Sep 11, 2016

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE AIR BAG ERROR MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ACROSS THE MESSAGE BOARD. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,200.

Aug 25, 2016

POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

AS I PULLED OUT FROM WORK, I NOTICED THAT AS THE CAR SHOULD HAVE BEEN GOING INTO SECOND OR THIRD GEAR, THE RPM'S JUST REVVED. I WAS HEADING DOWN A HILL AT THE TIME, AND WHEN IT GOT TO AROUND 30-35 MPH, THE GEAR CAUGHT (THANK GOODNESS BECAUSE IT WAS STARTING TO GET A BIT SCARY AT THAT MOMENT) AND WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN LIKE NORMAL. I HAD A FEW STOP LIGHTS ALONG THE WAY HOME, AND EACH TIME THAT I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THEN STARTED DRIVING, THE SAME THING WOULD OCCUR. AS I GOT HOME, I CALLED THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP, DAVID STANLEY CHEVROLET HERE IN OKLAHOMA CITY, TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. IT SAT IN THE GARAGE FOR THE DURATION OF THE WEEKEND, AND THEN I TOOK IT IN THIS MORNING (MONDAY AUG.22ND) FOR MY APPOINTMENT. AS I WAS DRIVING FROM MY HOUSE TO THE DEALERSHIP (AROUND 8 MILES) I NOTICED THAT IT HAD GOTTEN WORSE. A FEW TIMES ON THE TRIP I DID NOT THINK THAT IT WAS GOING TO MAKE IT THE WHOLE WAY THERE AND THEN ABOUT A MILE OR SO FROM THE DEALERSHIP, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. LATER, I HAD TO GO IN REVERSE AFTER I ARRIVED AND FOUND THAT THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. I DROPPED IT OFF TO HAVE THEM DO THE DIAGNOSTIC ON IT FOR $120. AS I GOT HOME, MY WIFE AND I DID SOME RESEARCH ON OUR CAR, TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IT MIGHT BE WHILE THE DIAGNOSTIC WAS TAKING PLACE. I HAVE TO SAY THAT I WAS SHOCKED BY WHAT I FOUND. WEBSITE AFTER WEBSITE WITH COMMENTS FROM OTHER CHEVY MALIBU OWNERS RANGING FROM 2000, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, AND 2011 DESCRIBING THE EXACT SAME ISSUES I WAS HAVING. ALL DESCRIBING A "BROKEN 35R WAVE PLATE" THAT RESULTS IN A "LOSS OF REVERSE GEAR, SLIPPING OR HARSH 3RD OR 5TH GEAR SHIFT". .

Aug 25, 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

VEHICLE HAS SERVICE AIRBAG ON REPEATEDLY, SEAT BELT ALARM GOES OFF EVEN WHEN SEAT BELT IS PROPERLY FASTENED. WHILE DRIVING CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND SERVICE ESC, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, ENGINE POWER REDUCED. CAR SUDDENLY DROPPED DOWN TO 27 MPH IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO AVOID A SERIOUS ACCIDENT BY SUDDENLY TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND CAN BE FATAL IF OCCURS ON FREEWAY. NO ONE CAN PROVIDE ANY REASON AS TO WHY THIS KEEPS HAPPENING. I HAVE NO WARRANTY ON VEHICLE AND PURCHASED FROM A DEALER 3 YEARS AGO. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALER AND HAVE HAD CAR LOOKED AT BUT THE ONLY SUGGESTION IS TO BLINDLY REPLACE DIFFERENT SENSORS AND PARTS. WE NEED A RECALL DONE SO NO LIVES ARE LOST DUE TO THIS SEVERE CAR MALFUNCTION.

Aug 21, 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE LIGHTS TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT "SERVICE ESC" AND "TRACTION CONTROL IS OFF " APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ALSO, THE STEERING AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL FELT HEAVY AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. THE ISSUE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND WAS REPAIRED IN 2014. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AGAIN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.

Aug 18, 2016

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT KEPT ILLUMINATING AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKES HAD NOT BEEN APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED NOR DIAGNOSED, BUT THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. UPDATED 09/27/16*LJ *TR

Aug 05, 2016

AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

1 complaint

1 YEAR AGO MY CAR FLASHED ESC SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL REDUCE ENGINE POWER AND REDUCED MY SPEND TO 40MPH ON A BUSY INTERSTATE! CALLED GM STATED WHAT HAPPEN AND I KNEW THEY HAD A RECALL BUT OF COURSE MY CARS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. BROUGHT THE CAR TO A LOCAL GM DEALER SHIP TO PUT ON MACHINE TO SEE IF ANY CODES WOULD SHOW UP NOTHING CAME UP!!! I WAS TOLD THE MESSAGE WOULD HAVE TO BE SHOWING TO SERVICE VEHICLE. WELL HERE WE ARE A YEAR LATER WITH THE CAR IN THE SHOP BECAUSE MY CAR REDUCES ENGINE POWER WITHOUT WARNING STALLS AND MY ESC SERVICE TRACTION REDUCE ENGINE POWER CAME ON MESSAGE BOARD BUT DID NOT STAY AFTER I TURNED KEY OF COURSE BECAUSE IT SHUT THE CAR OFF AFTER 2-5 MINUTES. I HAVE VIDEO OF IT READING ESC TRACTION SERVICE BUT THAT DOES NOT HELP! CAR NOW NEEDS A NEW TIMING CHAIN AND HAS METAL IN THE OIL! MIND YOU OF I WOULDVE BEEN ABLE TO SERVICE THE ESC TRACTION CONTROL COULD THIS ALL HAVE BEEN AVOIDED? MY CAR WAS IN THE SHOP MAYBE 6 MONTHS AGO AND WAS PUT ON THE MACHINE TO GET CODES MINOR CODES CAME UP AND NOT THE ESC TRACTION CONTROL REDUCE ENGINE POWER. CALLED GM TODAY AND WAS TOLD MY MILAGE PLAYED PART IN THIS BUT I DOUBT THAT ONLY BECAUSE AT 68000 IT FLASHED ESC AND SHUT OFF ON ME WITHOUT WARNING SO NOW THEY WILL CONTACT THE SHOP. THEY NEED TO RECALL THESE VEHICLES IT IS A HAZARD TO BE ON THE ROAD! WE CAN NOT AFFORD A NEW VEHICLE CAR THIS CAR WAS BRAND NEW BUT HAS BEEN PROBLEM AFTER PROBLEM ! HEADLIGHTS GO OUT ALL THE TIME AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN AFTER BEING FIXED 3 TIMES TRUNK DOES NOT OPEN DEFROSTER THATS A JOKE I COULD GO ON AND ON

Jul 29, 2016

AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

TAKATA RECALL-MY AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN AUG. 2011. I AM TERRIFIED IF I AM IN AN ACCIDENT THEY WON'T DEPLOY AND MYSELF OR A PASSENGER MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED. MY SON AND I WERE COMING BACK HOME FROM DENVER AND MY CAR STARTED ACTING STRANGE LIKE IT WAS GOING TO DIE AND IT SURE DID WHILE WE WERE ALMOST OUT OF EISENHOWER TUNNEL ON THE WEST END, WE WERE ALMOST REAR ENDED BY AN 18 WHEELER! THANK GOD HE MADE IT AROUND US SAFELY AND NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. I AM SURE I REPORTED THIS ALREADY SHORTLY AFTER IT HAPPENED AND NEVER RECEIVED A RESPONSE IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR STARTED AFTER ABOUT TEN MINUTES AND DROVE HOME WITHOUT ANY FURTHER PROBLEMS, WAS SHAKING LIKE A LEAF ALL THE WAY....MY SON TOO. I HAVE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR SHIMMERING WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKE AT 55-60 MPH AND IT ISN'T JUST A LITTLE ITS SEVER AND DOESN'T STOP UNTIL I GET BACK UNDER THAT SPEED, I AM AFRAID OF LOOSING CONTROL. I DO WANT TO SAY I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THE CAR, I BOUGHT IT BECAUSE I BELIEVED IT WOULD BE A GREAT VEHICLE TO OWN AND I WAS PROUD TO DRIVE IT....THE CHEVROLET EMBLEM MEANT SOMETHING TO ME. I DOUBT I WOULD EVER BUY ANOTHER ONE, I WOULD BE AFRAID TO! IT IS SO SAD THAT THE QUALITY OF PRODUCTS AND THE PRIDE IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THEM HAS TAKEN A BACK SEAT TO PROFIT.....THE RECALLS IN THIS COUNTRY ARE RIDICULOUS! CAN'T RECALL SPECIFC DATE AS TO TUNNEL INCIDENT, ITS BEEN A FEW YEARS BACK, THE OTHER TWO PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2011

Jul 23, 2016

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

I WAS GETTING ON I10 AS I BEGAN TO MERGE ONTO THE INTERSTATE MY CAR CAME TO CRAWL DID IT START TO GAIN POWER ALLOWING ME TO MERGE ONTO I10 SAFELY. SO I THOUGHT. AS I WAS REACHING 70MPH THE CAR STALLS ( NO STEERING NO ENGINE POWER) ON MY DASH BOARD IT READ REDUCE ENGINE POWER SERVICE TRACTION ! WTH OUT OF KNOW WHERE THIS HAPPEN THE DASH DIDNT READ THAT TILL MY CAR STALLED AND ALL POWER WAS LOSS. MIND U I HAVE A TODDLER AND AN [XXX] WITH ME IN A STALLED VEHICLE ON THE INTERSTATE. I CALLED GM THEY SAID I HAD NO RECALL ON MY CAR DUE TO MY VIN MY CAR AT THE TIME WAS AT 65000 MILE. THAT WAS MAYBE 1 YR AGO STARTING 7/17/16 AT 163000 MILES MY CAR STALLED TWICE MY SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL REDUCE ENGINE POWER LIGHT CAME ON AFTER THE CAR STALLS LOOSES POWER! CALLED THE DEALER SHIP TO MAKE AN APPT FOR MONDAY BECAUSE I WORK AND I HAVE TWO KIDS THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE MY REALIBILE CAR. I AM SCARED TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER SHIP COME MONDAY BECAUUSE I FEEL IT IS A DANGER FOR ME AND MY FAMILY. IT STALLS WITH NO WARNING WHAT SO EVER IT TAKES 20 MINUTES TO START UP AFTER A STALL OUT! IT IS NOT SAFE IF MY CAR IS NOT IN THE RECALL HOW IS IT THAT MY CAR HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS OTHER S?

Jul 21, 2016

POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

FIRST REPAIR, AIRBAG SERVICE REQUIRED. THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMED IT WAS A LOOSE WIRE. 2ND REPAIR, ESC MAINTENANCE REQUIRED, TRACTION SERVICE REQUIRED, ENGINE POWER REDUCED, VEHICLE WILL NOT LEAVE NEUTRAL. IF GAS IS APPLIED VEHICLE JUMPS AND SHAKES. 3RD IS SAME AS 2ND AND 4TH VISIT IS SAME AS PREVIOUS EXCEPT WHEN I RECEIVED OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE IT COULD NOT MAKE IT OUT OF THE PARKING LOT. AFTER MENTIONING THE LEMON LAW THE DEALERSHIP IS NOW TRYING TO BLAME THIS TECHNICALLY 5TH VISIT ON AN IGNITION COIL EVEN THOUGH ESC MAINTENANCE MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED WITH TRACTION CONTROL, ENGINE PWR REDUCED, THE VEHOCLE WAS STILL SHAKIG, AND NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON WHEN IT WASN'T BEFORE.

Jun 24, 2016

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

I BOUGHT MY MALIBU NEW IN 2010, SHORTLY ATTER THE SERVICE ESC AND TRACTION LIGHRTS KEPT COMMING ON, I TOOK TO SHOP BUT THSY ACTED LIKE I WAS NUTS, LATER I GOT A RECALL AND TOOK TO SHOP, SAID WAS FIXED BU TWO DAYS LATER SAME SITUTATION, THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE FOR 5 YEARS MOT ONLY THOSE BUT SEATBELT COME ON AND SERVICE AIRBAGS COMES ON CONSTANTLY, I WROTE TO CHEVY AND ALL THEY DID WAS SENE ME BACK TO CHEVY WHERE THEY CHARGED ME AND GUESS WHAT, THE PROBLEM IS OCCURING, I EMAILED CHEVY AGAIN MONTHS AGO AND HAVE STILL NO REPLY.

Jun 02, 2016

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

RIGHT NOW I HAVE THE SERVICE ESC AND SERVICE TRACTION LIGHT ON AGAIN FOR THE 3RD TIME. I TOOK EACH TIME TO CHEVY CLASSIC IN GRAPEVINE TX AND THEY TOLD ME NO CODES THE 1ST TIME, TOOK IT TO CLAY COOLEY IN IRVING--LIGHT CAME ON THEN NO CODES THEY SHOWED. TODAY 4-15=16 LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND I TOOK IT TO CLASSIC CHEVY AND THEY FOUND 3 CODES THIS TIME. THEY SAY I WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS! I SHOULD NOT SINCE THERE WAS AN OPEN RECALL ON 5/14/2014 FOR 2010 MALIBU'S. MY CAR IS DOING THIS NOW !@!!@ IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED AT NO CHARGE TO ME!! I FEEL LIKE THIS IS THE MOST DANGEROUS CAR ON THE ROAD FOR ME AND MY DAUGHTER. I DON'T WANT TO BE A STATISTIC IF WE HAVE A CAR CRASH AND IT WAS ALL BECAUSE CHEVY KEPT MAKING EXCUSES TO NOT FIX MY CRAP CAR FOR ME. THE OTHER RECALL WAS THE BRAKE SYSTEM NOT ILLUMINATING I GOT THAT LETTER A LITTLE TOO LATE . SOMEONE REAR ENDED ME IN OCT 2012 WHILE I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. MAYBE THOSE STUPID BACK BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING THEN!!!!!! SOMEONE AT CLASSIC OR CLAY COOOLYE CHEVY NEEDS TO FIX THIS ESC LIGHT ON MY CAR AND FIX ALL THE RECALLS FOR FREE. I ALSO HAVE AN EPS RECALL LETTER THAT WAS SENT TO ME BUT SOMEONE AT CHEVY TOLD ME THE LIGHT HAS TO COME ON FOR THEM TO FIX IT. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. MY CAR NEEDS TO BE FIXED FOR ALL THESE PROBLEMS IT HAS NO MATTER IF THE LIGHT IS ON OR NOT. BUT THE LIGHT IS ON FOR SERVICE ESC AND TRACTION RIGHT NOW!@ GM OR CHEVY NEEDS TO PAY FOR IT AND FIX THIS CAR. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER DID NOT COMPLETELY FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY ONLY LUBRICATED AND SHE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES, SERVICE LIGHT AND ESC LIGHT. ALSO, THE FRONT AXLE WAS LEAKING.

Apr 15, 2016

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ESC WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITHOUT THE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT STOPPED FUNCTIONING AFTER THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE TRACTION AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY SIX TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE BRAKE SWITCH NEEDED TO BE CALIBRATED. THE SWITCH WAS CALIBRATED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER" 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 05/11/16*LJ *TR

Mar 21, 2016

SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

WHENEVER I PRESS THE GASS AND I LET IT GO THE CAR KEEPS GOING AND WHEN I TRY TO STOP THE CAR TAKES LONGER TO STOP BECAUSE THE ENGINE TRY TO KEEP GOING SO I HAVE TO PRESS THE BREAK HARDER AND WHEN FINALLY STOPS AFTER LIKE 5 MINUTES THE CAR GOES NORMAL.

Mar 10, 2016

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK BUT STOPPED AT HIGHER SPEEDS. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT FOUND. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE VEHICLE JERKED BEFORE IT STALLED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.

Feb 09, 2016

STEERING,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E044000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 159,000.

Jan 13, 2016

STEERING,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. IN ADDITION, THE "SERVICE ESC, ENGINE POWER REDUCED AND TRACTION CONTROL" WAS DISPLAYED ACROSS THE MESSAGE BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY, THE THROTTLE BODY SENSOR, SPARK PLUGS, TORQUE SENSOR, AND THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT A CARBON CLEANING NEEDED TO BE PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.

Jan 08, 2016

STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

WHEN TURNING OR DRVING CAR. IT WOULD LOSE SPEED. ALSO NOTICED SMELL IN CAR OF FUEL I WOULD GET NAUSEATING HEADACHES. PURCHASED CAR JUNE 2015 FROM COURSTEY FORD. CAR WAS IN MOTION ON STREET AND HIGHWAY.

Jan 05, 2016

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND THE CHECK ENGINE, STABILITY CONTROL, AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN RESET THE COMPUTER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED SHORTLY AFTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED, BUT FAILED TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

Dec 07, 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE SERVICE ESC AND TRACTION CONTROL MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ACROSS THE MESSAGE BOARD. THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE LAMPS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

Oct 15, 2015

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

I WENT TO OPEN MY FRONT, DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR (FROM THE OUTSIDE) AND IT WOULD NOT OPEN. I CLIMBED THROUGH THE PASSENGER FRONT AND TRIED TO OPEN THE DRIVER'S DOOR FROM THE INSIDE...IT STILL WOULD NOT OPEN. USING THE PALM OF MY HAND, I BUMPED THE EFFECTED DOOR ON THE OUTSIDE DOOR PANEL, BY THE HANDLE AND IT OPENED. I LUBED THE INSIDE DOOR CATCH AREA AS MUCH AS I COULD AND IT SEEMED OK. 48 HOURS LATER, I WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. ADDITIONALLY, THERE HAVE BEEN A FEW TIMES DURING THIS TIME FRAME WHERE I WENT TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND IT BOUNCED BACK OPEN AGAIN. IT SEEMS THAT THE DOOR LATCH NEVER CAUGHT THE POST ON THE FRAME. THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE. AN ELDERLY OR DISABLED DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO GET OUT IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. NOT EVERYONE IS PHYSICALLY CAPABLE OF FOLDING THEMSELVES UP AND CLIMBING OVER THE ARMREST INTO THE PASSENGER SEAT. ALSO, IT STANDS TO REASON THAT IF THE DOOR MAY NOT LATCH SHUT, IT MAY OPEN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD.

Sep 14, 2015

AIR BAGS,WHEELS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

1) GM IS COVERING UP A DEFECT IN RIMS ( NOT COMPLETELY WELDED, I HAVE THE RIM AS EVIDENCE) 2) CURRENTLY MY SERVICE ESC, TRACTION, AIR BAG LIGHTS ARE ALL ON ( SO IS MY AIR BAG GONNA EXPLODE? IS MY CAR NOT STABLE ENOUGH TO BE DRIVEN?) 3) 2011 I PAID TO HAVE MY CAR FIXED BECAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAYED ON. ( MAYBE HAD 3000 MILES) 4) MY BRAKE LIGHTS CURRENTLY STAY ON.( APROX 70,000 MILES) 5) I HAVE CONTACTED GM SEVERAL TIMES, HAVE NOT SPOKE TO ANYONE. 6) WHEN THE CAR BEHIND ME CAN NOT TELL IF I AM STOPPING BECAUSE MY LIGHTS STAY ON AND I AM KILLED ALONG WITH THE PERSON BEHIND ME... MAYBE SOMEONE WILL LISTEN.

Aug 17, 2015

STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHROME PLATING ON ALL THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES WAS PEELING AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO SUSTAIN MINOR CUTS ON THE HAND. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ESN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN UNKNOWN PART NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THE BRAKE LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Jul 20, 2015

Injuries: 1

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

I WAS DRIVING THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AND THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED WHILE GOING ABOUT 15-20 MPH. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I ATTEMPTED TO PUSH THE VEHICLE. THE ABS HAS ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. UNTIL GIVING GAS AND LETTING VEHICLE REV UP TO 4,000 RPM IT JUMPED INTO GEAR AND BEGAN TO DRIVE NORMAL AGAIN. NOW THE VEHICLE DRIVES BUT REVS AT 2-3 GEAR AND THEN JUST SLOWS DOWN, THERE WERE 13 FAULT READS FROM CPU WHICH WERE ALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE FAULT AND CPU MALFUNCTION. THIS HAPPENED OUT OF NO WHERE AND STANDARD MAINTENANCE DOES GET PERFORMED. I AM TOLD MY WARRANTY EXPIRED 2 MONTHS AGO BECAUSE THEY SAID THAT'S THE MONTH IT WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP. I THOUGHT IT WENT OFF WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OFF THE LOT. I AM DUE TO PCS IN 56 DAYS TO A NEW DUTY STATION AND NOW MY FAMILY AND I ARE IN A BIND, I LOVE CHEVROLET BUT I AM AT A LOSS RIGHT NOW WITH A VERY UNSAFE VEHICLE THAT WILL DRIVE FINE AND OUT OF NO WHERE REV UP AND JUST STOP.

Jul 17, 2015

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL BECAME INOPERABLE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,604.

Jul 08, 2015

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SERVICE ESC, TRACTION CONTROL, AND REDUCED ENGINE POWER WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.

Apr 29, 2015

STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

OUR CHEVY MALIBU WAS BROAD SIDED ON THE RIDERS SIDE AT 10:10 AM ON THE FORTH OF APRIL, 2015. THIS WAS AT A YIELD INTERSECTION IN AIKEN, SC. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL NEAR MISSES WITH THIS CAR WITH VEHICLES COMING FROM THE LEFT. THIS ACCICENT WAS CLEARLY MY FAULT. HOWEVER, A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR IS THE WIDTH OF THE POST BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND THE DOOR ON THAT SIDE OF THE CAR. WE OWN A 2005 SIMILAR MALIBU AND THE WIDTH OF THAT POST IS MUCH NARROWER AND WE HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM SEEING VEHICLES COMING AT US FROM THE LEFT SIDE. HOWEVER, THE 2010 MALIBU HAS A MUCH WIDER POST BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND THE DOOR AND IS SUFFICIENT TO HIDE VEHICLES COMING FROM THE LEFT. MY WIFE HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. IT IS A DESIGN SAFETY FACTOR THAT SHOULD BE CORRECTED BY THE GENERAL MOTORS ENGINEERS. . I WOULD IMAGINE THAT THERE HAVE BEEN MANY MORE SIMILAR ACCIDENT WITH OTHER DRIVERS OF THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF CAR. HOWEVER I DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR DATA BASE TO CONFIRM SAME. OUR CAR WAS STILL ABLE TO BE DRIVEN AFTER THE COLLISION AND IS CURRENTLY IN A BODY SHOP BEING REPAIRED. HOWEVER, I AM NOT GOING TO BE COMFORTABLE DRIVING IT KNOWING THAT THIS HAZORDOUS CONDITION STILL EXISTS. THOUGHT I SHOULD PASS THIS INFORMATION ALONG TO YOUR AGENCY IN CASE OTHERS HAVE COMPLAINED OF THE SAME CONDITION AND YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO CONVINCE GM THAT THEY HAVE CREATED A SAFETY PROBLEM WITH THE DESIGN OF THIS VEHICLE. THE WIDTH OF THIS COLUMN ON THE 2005 MALIBU IS 4 INCHES. THE WIDTH OF THE COLUMN ON THE 2010 MALIBU HAS TO ABE A GOOD SIX INCHES OR MORE SUFFICIENT TO BLOCK THE VIEW FROM THE DRIVERS SEET OF ONCOMING VEHICLES FROM THE LEFT. THANKS FOR YOU CONSIDERATION IN THIS MATTER. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Apr 13, 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

AT 70 MPH THE CRUISE CONTROL SHUT OFF BY ITSELF AND THE SERVICE ESC LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. I ALSO NOTICED THE BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON WHEN FOOT WAS OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND SHUT OFF WHEN I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY IN THE PAST 2 WEEKS. I TOOK CAR INTO TURAN-FOLEY CHEVY DEALERSHIP IN GULFPORT, MS ON 4/08/15 AND THEY RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE BPP FOR $242.25, WHICH I HAD THEM COMPLETE. THEY ALSO SAID THE PROBLEM MAY BE CAUSED BY THE EBCM-BPMU WHICH WOULD COST OVER $1100.00. THE "SERVICE ESC" LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN ON 4/09/15. I HAVE NOT NOTICED ANY PERFORMANCE ISSUES SUCH AS I HAVE READ IN OTHER FORUMS REGARDING DECREASED POWER. RECALL # 13036 WAS COMPLETED ON CAR 10/14/14 BY DANTIN CHEVROLET WHICH ACCORDING TO WHAT I HAVE READ WAS SUPPOSED TO FIX THE PROBLEMS I AM NOW HAVING. I MENTIONED THIS TO TURAN-FOLEYS SERVICE DEPARTMENT, BUT THEY SAID THEY CANNOT RE-OPEN A CLOSED RECALL. I WONDER HOW MANY TIMES MY BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE NOT WORKED PROPERLY AS I AVERAGE OVER 700 MILES A WEEK. THIS IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. PLEASE HELP! *TR

Apr 13, 2015

SERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE REAR BRAKES, THE REAR ROTORS AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE CALIPER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIPER TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.

Jan 30, 2015

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

1 complaint

2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU APPLIED BRAKES AND CAR CONTINUED TO TRAVEL AND NOT STOP. *CW ON JULY 16, 2014, THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, DUE TO THE ABOVE MENTIONED STATEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL # 14V252000. *JB

Nov 19, 2014

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,WHEELS

1 complaint

I WAS T-BONED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY CAR AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE DOOR AND HIT MY DAUGHTER IN THE FACE. THE AIRBAG HAD FIBERS AND SUCH ON IT THAT WAS IMBEDDED IN MY DAUGHTERS EYE. SHE HAD TO HAVE SURGERY TO GET IT OUT. *TR

Oct 22, 2014

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

COMPLAINED QUITE A FEW TIMES TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMING ON AND GOING OFF. FIRST TIME WE TOOK IT IN AT 35K MILES THEY REPLACED THE AIRBAG HARNESS. ABOUT 6 MONTHS PASS AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN, ALONG WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, CAR RUNS RUFF, SO THEY COME OUT WITH A BROKEN FUEL INJECTION WIRE, A BAD AIRBAG CABLE CONNECTION AND A BILL FOR THE REPAIRS. NOW THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF AS YOU DRIVE. ITS DUE IN FOR THE ALREADY BRAKE SWITCH RECALL SO WE LET THEM KNOW THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF. THREE HOURS PASS AND HERE COMES THE COUNTER WORKER WITH A $1500.00 PARTS BILL FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF SIDE AIRBAGS DASH AIRBAGS AND THE SENSORS...I WILL NEVER BUY A NEW CAR AGAIN. RFTBJ./ *TR

Sep 19, 2014

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

I NOTICED WHILE DRIVING ONE MORNING MY BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED, BUT I WAS NOT DEPRESSING THE BRAKES. WHEN I PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WENT OFF. AT THIS VERY SAME TIME WHEN I TRIED TO SET THE CRUISE CONTROL, IT WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO DO SO. THIS HAS BEEN AN ON-AGAIN, OFF-AGAIN ISSUE. SOME DAYS IT WORKS CORRECTLY BUT OTHER DAYS THE SAME PROBLEM PERSISTS. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND SAW THAT THERE WAS A RECALL BY GM FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM, RECALL ID# 14V252000, BUT WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CHECKED MY VIN # THEY SAID THAT MY CAR WAS NOT UNDER THE RECALL, AND THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO TAKE MY CAR AND SEE IF IT HAPPENS TO THEM IN ORDER TO FIX IT. I READ THE RECALL AND IT IS EXACTLY THE ISSUE THAT I AM HAVING. PLEASE HELP AND ADD MINE, AND I'M SURE OTHERS, VIN#'S TO THIS RECALL BEFORE SOMETHING HORRIBLE HAPPENS! *TR

Aug 23, 2014

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

1 complaint

I KEEP GETTING A "SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL" MESSAGE WHEN AND ONLY WHEN I AM SITTING IN THE CAR IN "PARK". ALSO ANOTHER ISSUE IS THE CAR JUST DIES AS I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT IN A TURN OR ON A CURVE. DEALER SAYS THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE ISSUES. I CALL "[XXX] AS I CANNOT STOP THE ISSUE NOT ONLY THAT BUT THE DEALER HAS CHARGED ME $300 PLUS FOR THE REPAIR? SAY WHAT? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jul 30, 2014

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,555. UPDATED 11/20/14*LJ UPDATED 8/4/2015*JS

Jul 23, 2014

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE NOT BEING ENGAGED AND TURNED OFF WHEN THEY WERE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TPN SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE RESET. THE REPAIRS WERE MADE BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 71,000. UPDATED 8/22/14*CN UPDATED 08/23/2017*CT

Jul 01, 2014

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

FIRST OCCURRENCE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON FOR ESC OFF, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE ESC AT 50 MPH. AT FIRST IT WOULD ONLY COME ON ONCE EVERY COUPLE WEEKS BUT NOW IT COMES ON ALMOST EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT. IT VARIES (SPEED DOESN'T MATTER) WHETHER OR NOT GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY OR STOPPING IN A DRIVEWAY WHEN IT COMES ON BUT WARNING LIGHTS WILL COME ON WHEN YOU TOUCH THE BRAKES. I ALSO OBSERVED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD (WHEN ITS DARK OUTSIDE) BUT WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES THE BRAKE LIGHTS GO OFF. I FEEL THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS IF SOMEONE IS FOLLOWING BEHIND YOU AND THINKS THAT YOU HAVE LET OFF THE BRAKES BUT YOU ARE ACTUALLY SLOWING DOWN. I DON'T THINK THAT THEY HAVE AN APPARENT FIX FOR THIS ISSUE AS I SEE SEVERAL REPORTS FROM VEHICLES RANGING FROM 2008 TO 2012 ONLINE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE. IT IS INTERMITTENT. WHEN YOU TURN THE CAR OFF AFTER THIS OCCURS THE LIGHTS WILL GO OFF. SOMETIMES ONLY FOR A SHORT PERIOD OTHER TIMES FOR A WEEK WEEKS BEFORE IT COMES ON AGAIN. *TR

Jun 25, 2014

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING MY 2010 CHEVY MALIBU LT (ECOTECH ENGINE), THE ENGINE STARTS TO STUTTER AND THE ESC SHUTS OFF AND CLAIMS IT NEEDS SERVICING. THE ESC WILL GO ON AND OFF RANDOMLY. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AS WELL. I HAVE HAD THE CODES READ MULTIPLE TIMES AND CHANGED MULTIPLE PARTS BUT TO NO AVAIL. IT KEEPS STATING THAT THERE IS A MISFIRE IN CYLINDER 1. HAVE CHANGED SPARK PLUGS AND COIL PACKS. THE STUTTERING HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS, INCLUDING WHILE ACCELERATING AND IDLING. THERE'S ALSO BEEN TIMES OF TOUGH STEERING AS IF THE POWER STEERING IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. I HAVE NOTICED IT HAPPENS MORE OFTEN IN LATE SPRING THROUGH SUMMER WHEN THE TEMPERATURES OUTSIDE ARE HIGHER. I HAVE CHECKED AND THERE IS NOT A CRACK IN THE HEAD GASKET OR THE HEAD. *TR

Jun 16, 2014

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

1 complaint

MY SERVICE ESC/SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR WAS FLASHING. IT CAUSED MY CAR TO STALL, THEN THE ENGINE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITH TRAFFIC APPROACHING BEHIND ME. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM BEFORE AND IT CAUSED MY BRAKE LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE WHEN NOT DEPRESSED AND GO OFF WHEN THE BRAKES WERE PRESSED. I AM NOT SURE IF THIS WAS HAPPENING ALSO AS IT WAS LIGHT OUTSIDE AND I COULD NOT SEE. THE CAR STARTED AFTERWARD AND STILL PERIODICALLY STALLS OR DIES WHEN THE SERVICE ESC/SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHTS UP. AS OF 6-13-14, I HAVE NOT RECEIVED NOTICE THAT MY VIN IS AFFECTED BY THE LATEST RECALL FOR THE BRAKE LIGHT PROBLEM. *JS

Jun 13, 2014

STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,TIRES,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY ROUGH TO TURN. ADDITIONALLY, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY AND THE BATTERY CONTINUED TO DRAIN PREMATURELY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS UNSTABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE SWAYED VIOLENTLY TOWARD THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND AS THE CONTACT APPLIED FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS ONLY PARTIALLY DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES AND THE JAWS OF LIFE WERE USED TO REMOVE AN INJURED PASSENGER FROM THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V460000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION AFTER THE CRASH OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES SEVERAL TIMES BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000. *TR UPDATED 3/3/15*CN UPDATED 07/06/2017 *CT

Jun 12, 2014

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS

1 complaint

STOPPED BEHIND TRAFFIC AND THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME DID NOT. NOT SURE HOW FAST THEY WERE GOING, BUT FAST ENOUGH TO HIT THE REAR OF MY CAR 2 TIMES AND PUSH ME INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. THE PROBLEM IS-- MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I AM HAVING ISSUES WITH BACK AND NECK SINCE THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD ME IN PLACE. THE DRIVERS SEAT BROKE, BUT THE PASSENGERS SEAT BELT HELD, BUT NO AIR BAGS. *TR

May 22, 2014

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

SO ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO THE SERVICE TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON BRIEFLY AND DIDN'T COME BACK ON FOR A WHILE. THEN ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO IT STARTED GOING OFF ALMOST EVERYTIME I DROVE. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT I BOUGHT IT IN KANNAPOLIS, NC CALLED CLASSIC CHEVROLET ON 5/3/14. THEY SAID I COULD PAY 98.00 TO GET IT HOOKED UP TO THE COMPUTER READER, BUT THE LIGHT WAS OFF SO I DECIDED I DIDN'T REALLY HAVE 98.00 TO WASTE. AS IT HAD BEEN HOOKED UP TO A CODE READER WHEN THE LIGHT WAS OFF BEFORE AND DIDN'T READ ANYTHING. THERE IS AN OPTION TO TURN OFF THE TRACTION CONTROL SO I WAS DRIVING WITH IT OFF. WE WENT TO MICHIGAN ON 5/8/14 IT WAS DRIVING FINE. LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. WHEN WE WERE IN MICHIGAN IT STARTED GOING ON AGAIN, AGAIN DRIVING WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL OFF. IT WAS HOOKED UP TO A COMPUTER AND NO CODES CAME UP AND LIGHT GOES OFF WHEN YOU TURN IT OFF AND NEVER CAME BACK ON OUR WHOLE WAY HOME. NOTHING FELT OR SOUNDED DIFFERENT WITH THE DRIVING. DRIVING FINE TO DROP OFF OUR SON AT PRACTICE THIS MORNING 5/17/14, TURNED ON CAR TO GO PICK HIM UP AND COULDN'T REVERSE, BUT WOULD GO FORWARD. I HAD MY HUSBAND AND HIS BROTHER PUSH US OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND IT WAS DRIVING FINE FOR THE FIRST 3 BLOCKS, THEN STARTED TO CHUG AND WOULDN'T SHIFT CORRECTLY LEAVING A STOP LIGHT. I TURNED AROUND ON A CIRCLE DRIVE. WE LIVE ON A CULDESAC SO I PULLED AHEAD OF OUR HOUSE, SO WE COULD PUSH IT BACK IN THE DRIVE WAY. WHEN MY HUSBAND CAME BACK OUT IT WAS LIKE LOCKED, WE COULDN'T PUSH IT IN REVERSE. THEN IT WOULDN'T GO FORWARD. MY HUSBAND UNHOOKED THE BATTERY AND WAS ABLE TO REVERSE WITH STRUGGLE AND PULL INTO THE DRIVEWAY WITH STRUGGLE. DURING ALL OF THIS, THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN ILLUMINATING WHEN NOT BEING PUSHED AND SOMETIME THEY DON'T EVEN WORK. *JS

May 18, 2014

POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,SEATS

1 complaint

2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED A RECALL WAS ISSUED REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION. HOWEVER, SHE NEVER RECEIVED A LETTER. ALSO, THE AIR BAG ILLUMINATED AND THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM TWICE, WITH NO RESOLUTION. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE SEAT WOULD MOVE WHILE DRIVING. SHE STATED THERE WAS RUST ON THE SEAT TRACK. THE DEALER CLAIMED THE SEAT WAS WORKING PROPERLY. *JB

May 07, 2014

STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

2010 CHEVY MALIBU PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. THE DOOR LOCK IS IN THE UNLOCK POSITION BUT THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. I HAVE UNLOCKED THE PASSENGER DOOR FROM THE DOOR UNLOCK BUTTON, THE KEY REMOTE AND THE PHYSICAL KEY. THE LOCK ITSELF GOES UP AND DOWN WHEN THE DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK BUTTON IS PRESSED AND KEY REMOTE BUTTON IS PRESSED, BUT WHEN THE DOOR HANDLE IS PULLED FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. *TR

May 01, 2014

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

1 complaint

SERVICE ESC. TRACTION CONTROL OFF MESSES WITH TRANSMISSION. *JS

Apr 28, 2014

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

I HAVE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS CAR THAT I BELIEVE TO BE MANUFACTURER DEFECTS. THE MOST SERIOUS ISSUE I FOUND TODAY (4/19/2014) WHEN I SMELLED GAS OUTSIDE OF MY CAR. UPON LOOKING UNDERNEATH MY CAR I FOUND MY GAS TANK LEAKING ONTO MY EXHAUST PIPE. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A RECALL ISSUE BECAUSE THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO DAMAGE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF MY CAR. ONE OF THE OTHER SERIOUS ISSUES I HAVE FOUND WITH MY CAR INCLUDE A BRAKE LIGHT ISSUE. MY CAR WAS OCCASIONALLY SHOWING A "SERVICE TRACTION/ ESC" ERROR CODE, WHICH COULD NOT BE EXPLAINED BY ANY MECHANIC OR EVEN A CHEVY DEALERSHIP THEMSELVES. IT WASN'T UNTIL A FRIEND FOLLOWING ME POINTED OUT THAT MY BRAKE LIGHTS DIDN'T SEEM TO BE WORKING RIGHT, DID I REALIZE I WAS HAVING AN ISSUE. THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO THE EXACT OPPOSITE OF WHAT THEY SHOULD, BUT ONLY ON THE OCCASIONS SAID ERROR CODE IS SHOWING. I LOOKED INTO THE ISSUE ONLINE AND FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. CHEVY HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GIVE ME A SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM. THE THIRD MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE I'D LIKE TO POINT OUT, I KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE IS NOT EXCLUSIVE TO MY CAR. WHEN I SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OF MY MALIBU, AMONG EVERY MALIBU I HAVE EVER BEEN, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DOES NOT TURN ON. I AM 26 AND WEIGH 94LBS, SO I DON'T KNOW IF MY SIZE IS THE REASON I DO NOT ENGAGE THE AIRBAG!? THE FINAL DEFECT I HAD TO DEAL WITH INVOLVED MY DRIVER SIDE RIM. I HAD A TINY LITTLE HAIR LINE CRACK ON THE INSIDE OF MY RIM, CAUSING ME TO LOOSE A LOT OF AIR IN MY TIRE. I CONSIDER THIS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT BECAUSE MY RIM WAS NOT DAMAGED IN ANY OTHER WAY SHAPE OR FORM. I HAD A HARD TIME OBTAINING A NEW RIM, BECAUSE (ACCORDING TO EVERYONE I CALLED) THE RIM WAS IN HIGH DEMAND. PLEASE LOOK INTO THESE ISSUES AND CONSIDER ADDING THEM TO GM'S CURRENT RECALL LIST. THANK YOU FOR REVIEWING MY CONCERNS. *TR..UPDATED 04-23-14 *BF *TR

Apr 19, 2014

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT THE CONTACT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT ALL OF THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD INDEPENDENTLY LOCK AND UNLOCK WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

Apr 10, 2014

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

THE HEADLAMPS PROVIDE POOR VISIBILITY. THE ILLUMINATION OF THE LOW BEAMS IS ONLY ABOUT 15 FEET IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS REQUIRES US TO DRIVE WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON MOST OF THE TIME. HOWEVER, WHEN ONCOMING TRAFFIC ARE COMING, WE SWITCH BACK TO LOW BEAMS. WE HAVE TRIED VARIOUS LIGHT BULBS BUT THAT DIDN'T FIX THE ISSUE. MY HUSBAND HAS PHYSICALLY TRIED TO TILT THE LIGHT BULBS, BUT THAT DOESN'T WORK EITHER. THERE NEEDS TO BE A REDESIGN OF THE HEADLAMPS TO PROVIDE BETTER VISIBILITY. POOR VISIBILITY CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTS. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AS A USED VEHICLE IN APRIL 2012. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD THIS PROBLEM, JUST DECIDED IT WAS TIME TO REPORT IT. *TR

Apr 01, 2014

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT WHICH CAUSED THE ESC AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS TO FLASH, THE ALARM TO SOUND AND THE WORDS THAT THEY WERE OFF PLUS THE WORDS TRACTION CONTROL AND ESC SERVICE TO COME UP. AT THE TIME THE CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGED. THIS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON SEPT 16TH AND WAS TOLD THAT I SHOULDN'T BE CONCERNED ABOUT THIS INTERMITTENT. BUT IT OCCURRED AGAIN AND THEN ON 10/2/13 THE WARNINGS STAYED N PERMANENTLY FOR THREE DAYS FRIGHTENING MY WIFE. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE TODAY AND THEY SAID THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM USING SOME DIELECTRIC GREASE. *TR

Oct 09, 2013

AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

PURCHASED VEHICLE AT 30K MILES AT BEGINNING OF YEAR AND WITHIN THE SAME YEAR TOWARDS THE END OF THE YEAR UPON START UP THE VEHICLE BEGIN MAKING A LOUD EXHAUST NOISE (SEVERAL OCCASSIONS). I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSSHIP ON TWO SEPERATE OCCASSIONS AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE IT AND GAVE THE EXCUSE THE THE OLDER THE VEHICLE GETS THE MORE APT IT IS TO MAKE NOISES AND SUCH. I'M A VERY EDUCATED YOUNG LADY AND I KNEW THAT STATEMENT TO BE JUST AS FALSE AS TWO LEFT SHOES ON A LEFT AND RIGHT FOOT AND THUS EXPRESSED THAT FACT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO SHOULD BE EDUCATED IN THE CAR THAT THEY ARE SELLING WHEN IT COMES TO BODY PARTS AND LIKELY PROBLEMS. NEEDLESS TO SAY, AFTER HITTING THE 70K MILEAGE MARK THE VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT BEGIN TO COME ON AND OFF AND STILL DOES; FURTHERMORE VEHICLE UPON START UP OF THE ENGINE WOULD LAG AS IF SOMETHING WAS NOT CATCHING AND PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM STARTING UP PROPERLY, THUS I WOULD HAVE TO HOLD THE KEY TURNED LONGER THAN USUAL. I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH THIS VEHICLE AT ALL. AT 70K MILES THIS VEHCILE SHOULD STILL BE RUNNING FLAWLESSLY AS IT IS REGULARLY MAINTAINED AND TUNED-UP. PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE WAS AN EPIC FAIL. I AM SHOCKED THAT CERTAIN MODELS AND YEARS HAVE NOT BEEN PERMANENTLY RECALLED AND REPLACED BY A VEHCILE OF OWNERS CHOICE FROM CHEVROLET (NEEDLESS TO SAY I PROBABLY WOULD NOT PURCHASE ANOTHER CHEVY CAR) FOR THE HEADEACHE WE HAVE HAD TO ENDURE. I HAVE AN INFANT AND A TODDLER AND THE UNCERTAINTY OF VEHICLE OPERATION ON ANY GIVEN DAY AT ANY GIVEN TIME ON A PRACTICALLY NEW VEHCILE NEEDS TO BE THE LEAST OF MY CONCERNS! *TR

Aug 27, 2013

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 complaint

SOMETIME AROUND 70,000 MILE WHEN WE WOULD CRANK UP THE CAR WE WOULD HEAR A LOUD EXHAUST NOISE. AFTER THE CAR WARMED UP, THE NOISE WOULD GO AWAY. WE TOOK IT INTO THE LOCAL DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL. WE HAVE ALSO HAD ENGINE RUNNING PROBLEMS SINCE EARLY 2013. WE NOW HAVE OVER 106,000 MILES ON IT AND A LOCAL MUFFLER REPAIR SHOP DIAGNOSED THE NOISE AS A CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD. AFTER CHECKING WITH THE LOCAL DEALER, THEY STATED THAT THERE HAVE REPLACED SEVERAL MANIFOLDS ON VARIOUS YEAR MODEL MALIBU'S. HOWEVER, WE ARE OVER THE MILEAGE WARRANTY. THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAN ONLY BE SOLD AS A SINGLE UNIT WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. I THINK IT SHOULD BE COVERED. *TR

Aug 26, 2013

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING THE SERVICE ESC/SERVICE TRACTION LIGHTS FLASH. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTION TURNING OFF WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PUSHED AND ON WHILE I'M ACCELERATING. UPDATED 8/22/13 *CN

Aug 14, 2013

TIRES,WHEELS

1 complaint

ALL FOUR TIRES ARE LOSING AIR AND HAVE PUT AIR IN 3 TIMES. HAVE BEEN TOLD THE RIMS ARE CRACKED AND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. SAFETY IS OF CONCERN AND IT WILL COST $600 - $700 TO FIX. FOR WHAT INFORMATION I HAVE GM IS NOT DOING A THING ABOUT IT. I WILL NOT BUY A GM CAR AGAIN IF THEY DO NOT RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. *TR

Jul 30, 2013

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

IT WAS RAINING AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES WERE ON .IMMEDIATELY THE BLADES STOP WORKING. L ALMOST HIT THE FENCE BECAUSE L COULD NOT SEE. MY CAR IS JUST 3YEARS OLD , L DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE BLADES WILL STOP WORKING. *TR

Jul 19, 2013

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

I HAVE BEEN GOING THROUGH THE SAME ISSUE WITH MY CAR FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS NOW. I HAVE HAD A ISSUE WITH THE ESC & SERVICE TRACTION LIGHT. I TOOK IT TO THE JIM ELLIS CHEVY DEALERSHIP ( PAID $105 FOR DIAGNOSTIC) AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE FUEL INJECTOR, I TOLD THEM THAT I HAD THEIR FUEL INJECTOR ( CYLINDER 1) REPLACED. THEY TOLD ME BECAUSE IT WAS AFTERMARKET THAT I HAD TO PAY $267 TO REPLACE IT. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL MECHANIC HAD HIM PUT IN A GM INJECTOR AND STILL WAS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE, THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE ENGINE WIRE HARNESS, COILS, SHIFT SOLENOID, AND NONE OF THIS FIXED THE PROBLEM. HE THEN STATED THAT THE BASE OF THE ISSUE WAS THE COMPUTER, I TOOK IT TO GET A SECOND OPINION AND THE NEXT MECHANIC STATED THE SAME THING,AFTER TALKING TO ANOTHER MECHANIC FROM SUPERIOR CHEVROLET, ITS THE COMPUTER. I TOOK IT TO SUPERIOR CHEVROLET AND HAD ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC DONE ( WHICH WAS ANOTHER $100) AND ASKED THEM TO PLEASE LOOK AT THE COMPUTER SINCE I WAS TOLD TWICE IT WAS THE ISSUE. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE INJECTOR HARNESS AND IT WOULD COST $320. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR TOO LONG AND LOOKING ONLINE MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS, CUSTOMER ARE SPENDING LOTS OF MONEY ON AN ISSUE THAT SEEMS TO BE ONGOING. *TR

Jul 02, 2013

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

1 complaint

THE SERVICE ESC AND TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE SERVICED. THE TOLD ME IT WOULD COST ABOUT $700 TO FIX THE ISSUE. TWO DAYS LATER THE LIGHT WAS BACK ON. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN AND HE SAID "OH THAT IS BAD." I TOOK IT BACK IN AND HE APOLOGIZED FOR NOT CHECKING ANOTHER OPTION REGARDING THIS SERVICE. HE TOLD ME IT WOULD COST ANOTHER $500 TO REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL MODULE. THIS ALL HAPPENED ABOUT 2 MONTHS AFTER THE WARRANTY RAN OUT. I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE 2010 MALIBUS. THE DEALERSHIP ALSO TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE AND THAT THE BRAKES COULD LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. *TR

Jun 24, 2013

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

VEHICLE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES. CRUISE CONTROL FAILS TO ACTIVATE OR DISENGAGES UNEXPECTEDLY. BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES UNTIL APPROXIMATELY 2 SECONDS AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES. *TR

Jun 21, 2013

AIR BAGS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED TO CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG HARNESS AND THE DRIVERS DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 77,863. *TR ..UPDATED 07-05-13 *BF UPDATED 07/12/2013 *JS

May 16, 2013

STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

THE RACK AND PINION ON DRIVERS SIDE END RATTLES AT SLOW SPEED. I HAVE TRIED 3 DIFFERENT BRAND FRONT BRAKES AND ALL HAVE SQUEAKED,THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE STARTED LEAKING.THE CAR HAS 69,000 ON IT AS OF NOW 1/26/2013. DEALER WANT FIX ANY OF THE PROBLEM UNDER THE DRIVE TRAIN WARRANTY. ALSO HAS COLD START ENGINE KNOCK. *TR

Jan 26, 2013

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

I'VE HAD MY CAR IN THE WARRANTY REPAIR SHOP 6 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. FIRST OCCURRENCE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON FOR ESC OFF, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE ESC AT 20 MPH. THEY'VE REPLACED 4 PARTS ON MY CAR AND TODAY THE SAME LIGHTS SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL AND SERVICE ESC HAVE COME ON ONCE AGAIN. IT VARIES (SPEED DOESN'T MATTER) WHETHER OR NOT GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY OR STOPPING IN A DRIVEWAY WHEN IT COMES ON BUT WARNING LIGHTS WILL COME ON WHEN YOU TOUCH THE BRAKES. I ALSO OBSERVED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD (WHEN ITS DARK OUTSIDE) BUT WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES THE BRAKE LIGHTS GO OFF. I FEEL THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS IF SOMEONE IS FOLLOWING BEHIND YOU AND THINKS THAT YOU HAVE LET OFF THE BRAKES BUT YOU ARE ACTUALLY SLOWING DOWN. I DON'T THINK THAT THEY HAVE AN APPARENT FIX FOR THIS ISSUE AS I SEE SEVERAL REPORTS FROM VEHICLES RANGING FROM 2008 TO 2012 ONLINE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE. I AM TO TAKE MY CAR BACK AGAIN FOR SERVICE NEXT WEEK TO HOPEFULLY GET IT REPAIRED BUT I AM NOT SO SURE THEY ARE GOING TO FIND THE PROBLEM AFTER ALREADY HAVING IT IN THERE SO MANY TIMES FOR THE SAME ISSUE. IT IS INTERMITTANT. WHEN YOU TURN THE CAR OFF AFTER THIS OCCURS THE LIGHTS WILL GO OFF. SOMETIMES ONLY FOR A SHORT PERIOD OTHER TIMES FOR A WEEK TO 3 WEEKS BEFORE IT COMES ON AGAIN. *TR

Aug 17, 2012

STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

I PURCHASED THE 2010 MALIBU, USED FROM THE DEALERSHIP- THEY WERE THE OWNERS PREVIOUSLY. I PURCHASED IT IN OCT. 2011 AND HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP 8 TIMES IN THE 9 MONTHS OF OWNING IT. ONE TIME THE ENTIRE DRIVER SIDE FLOOR HAD 1+ INCHES OF STANDING WATER IN IT, AFTER A RAIN. THE ESC LIGHT CONTINUED TO COME ON AND OFF- THEY COULDN'T LOCATE ANY ISSUE- THE FIRST 2 TIMES I TOOK IT IN FOR THAT. THE OIL LIFE SENSOR NEVER WENT OFF FOR SERVICE- I WAS AT 10,000 MILES SINCE THE LAST OIL CHANGE. I TOOK IT TO MY REAL MECHANIC TO HAVE FIXED. THE BATTERY WENT TOTALLY DEAD IN IT ONE DAY- THEY SAID IT HAD BAD CELLS IN IT. AND IT WOULD ALSO STALL, AND WHEN GOING ABOUT 40 MPH NOT ACCELERATE, ON INCLINES. THAT'S WHEN THE ESC LIGHT WOULD KICK ON, SOMETIMES, AND THE RPM'S WOULD GO UP AND DOWN, ALL OVER THE PLACE. FINALLY MADE THE DEALERSHIP KEEP IT UNTIL THEY FIGURED OUT SOMETHING- THEY KEPT IT A FEW DAYS, AND CALLED ME NUMEROUS TIMES ASKING ME UNRELATED QUESTIONS- THEY THOUGHT I WAS NUTS, BECAUSE THEY COULDN'T REPRODUCE THE ISSUE. FINALLY- THEY TOLD ME A WIRE IN THE FUEL INJECTION HAD COME LOOSE. MY CAR WAS SO CALLED 'CERTIFIED' BY THE DEALERSHIP- BUT I DON'T THINK THEY DID ANY OF THE TESTS, OR ELSE THEY WOULD HAVE FOUND SOME OF THESE THINGS THEMSELVES. *TR

Jul 17, 2012

TIRES,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED HE HIT A PIECE OF OLD CONCRETE IN THE ROAD THAT HAD FALLEN OFF A TRUCK. AFTER TRAVELING ABOUT 100 YARDS, A WARNING BELL ANNOUNCED LOW TIRE PRESSURE. WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY, HE OPENED THE TRUCK AND DISCOVERED THERE WAS NO JACK, NO TIRE, NO DONUT AND NO SPARE RIM. INSTEAD, THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED A TIRE SEALANT AND COMPRESSOR KIT. THE CONTACT CALLED AAA, AND WHEN THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER ARRIVED ON THE SCENE, HE INFORMED THE CONTACT THE TIRE HAD A LARGE CUT AND THAT NO SEALANT COULD SEAL IT. FIRESTONE INFORMED THE CONTACT THE TIRE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED AND THE SEALANT WOULD NOT HAVE WORKED, AND EVEN IF IT HAD, THE RIM HAD A SMALL DENT THAT MEANT THE TIRE WOULD NOT HAVE HELD AIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,800. ....UPDATED 06/18/12 *BF UPDATED 06/2/12

May 07, 2012

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

A/C HAS STRONG MOLD SMELL. SMELL IS PERSISTENT EVEN AFTER A/C IS NOT IN USE. HAD IT SERVICED TWICE, BUT DEALERSHIP ONLY SPRAYED ANTI-MOLD SPRAY TO SUBDUE SMELL. WILL NEED TO GO EVERY MONTH FOR THIS TO BE TREATED. DEALERSHIP EXPLAINED SMELL IS DUE CONDENSER'S CONDENSATION NOT BEING COLLECTED MALIBU WAS DESIGNED NOT HAVE A CABIN FILTER. *TR

Apr 28, 2011

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,INTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

BRAND NEW 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU LEAKS WHEN RAINS AND IT RUNS INTO MY FLOORBOARD, AIRBAGS AND WIRE HARNESS CAUSING CAR TO SHORT OUT. MOST OF THE TIME THE LIGHTS IN DASH WON'T WORK. *TR

Oct 05, 2010

SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL GRINDING COMING FROM THE BRAKES WHEN DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES WHERE THE BRAKES PADS WERE CONTINUOUSLY REPLACED BUT TO NO AVAIL. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL CLICKING COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT AXLE YET THE FAILURE PERSISTED IN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE, THERE WAS A LOUD ROAR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND WHEN ACTIVATING THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT, THE CONTACT OBSERVED ANTI-FREEZE EXPELLING FROM THE INTERIOR VENTS. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 700 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,600.

Aug 06, 2010

POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

I PURCHASED A 2010 CHEVY MALIBU ON MONDAY JUNE 28TH AT FINNEGAN CHEVROLET IN HOUSTON TEXAS. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE IT HAD 14 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. MY FAMILY AND I STARTED TO DRIVE BACK HOME TO KENTUCKY AND AT ABOUT 300 MILES ON THE UNIT, THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED TO ACT UP WITH FLUCTUATIONS AND THEN DROPPED TO 0, UPON WHICH WE CALLED ON-STAR AS AN EMERGENCY AND THEY CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND THEY SAID WE COULD CONTINUE TO DRIVE IT AND HAVE IT CHECKED WITHIN 24 HOURS. WE STOPPED FOR GAS AND RESTARTED OUR TRAVEL WHEN AT 450 IT STARTED BECOMING WORSE. WE CHECKED AGAIN WITH ON-STAR AND THEY SAID IT HAD 3 ERROR SINGLES BUT WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO MAKE IT BACK. AT 491 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MILES AND HOUR AND ALMOST CREATED AN ACCIDENT BUT MY SON WAS ABLE TO BRING THE CAR TO A STOP. WE DIDN'T CONTINUE BUT HAD THE CAR TOWED TO GWATNEY CHEVY IN JACKSONVILLE, AR. THEY NEXT DAY WE WERE TOLD IT WAS A COMPUTER MALFUNCTION AND THEY ROAD TESTED THE CAR AND IT WOULD MAKE IT TO KENTUCKY. I TOOK OVER DRIVING AND JUST 5 MILES DOWN THE ROAD, LOST COMPLETE DRIVETRAIN/TRANSMISSION CONTROL AT 72 MILES PER HOUR IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE AND ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT AGAIN DO TO THE DROP IN SPEED. THIS IS TWO EPISODES WITH THIS VEHICLE IN 24 HOURS AND NO ASSURANCE FROM THE MANUFACTURE IT WOULDN'T HAPPEN AGAIN. THE CAR IS BACK IN GWATNEY CHEVY IN JACKSONVILLE, AR. *TR

Jun 30, 2010

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

VERY DELAYED RESPONSE TO BRAKING. I WAS ABOUT FOUR CARS AWAY WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKE. I WAS GOING ABOUT 40MPH WHEN I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKE. VEHICLE KEPT ROLLING UNTIL EVENTUALLY IT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. IT FELT LIKE I WAS JUST DRIVING WITH THE FOOT ON THE GAS VERY SLOWLY. ITS IN THE SHOP NOW BEING REPAIRED. BRAKES ARE SAID TO BE "NORMAL". LOL . *TR

May 05, 2010

Crash: 1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

NEW MALIBU 2010 (14 MILES ON ODOMETER ON 02/27/2010) HAS SEVERE PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE. UPON STARTING VEHICLE, IT HAS A VERY STRONG VIBRATION AND LOOKS LIKE ENGINE MAY STOP RUNNING EVERY MINUTE. WHEN ACCELERATING, ENGINE PROVIDES NOISE AND VIBRATION AND ENGINE GENERATES RATTLING NOISE. IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WHERE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT ON 02/26/2010 DOES NOT LIKE TAKE TO PROVIDE REPAIR OR SO ON. GM DOES NOT RESPOND TO OUR E-MAILS AND CALLS, BUT WHEN COMPLAINT WAS SUBMITTED TO BBB WE GOT A CALL THAT SAID THAT IT IS GM LEGAL DEPARTMENT - NO LAST NAME OR POSITION, AND THE PERSON STARTED TO INTIMIDATE US. *TR THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN ASCENDING A SLOPE, NOT EVEN 30 DEGREES, AND HAVE TO STOP, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIDE BACK IMMEDIATELY ONCE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS RELEASED, BEFORE APPLYING THE BRAKE. UPDATED 06/30/10.*JB

Mar 10, 2010

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