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.
2010 Chevrolet Malibu driver assistance complaints
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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.
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.
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
Power steering off will appear on dash with each off light and traction control light off.
Power steering keeps going in and out. Cant drive car very far at all. While driving.
My steering goes out while driving almost caused a accident on a highay
I started my car, my traction light came on, and my service power steering like came on as well and I couldn't move my steering wheel. I turned the car off and back and and it didn't have again. I don't know what's wrong and I don't know what actions to take.
Steering goes out while driving, noticed a slight twitch in the steering wheel when I started it up to leave for work . It was doing this twitch while in park .. On the way home from work it goes out while driving on the highway
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).
Whenever the car starts, the service ESC lights come on and stay on. Steering wheel is very hard to turn and won't turn unless the car is in motion thus causing me to wrestle with the steering wheel to make a right or left turn. Every mechanic I've seen told me to trade it in because the repairs are quite expensive. They mentioned something about replacing the entire steering column. They also couldn't service the power steering because it's strictly electronic. This is not safe for me or my family because who knows when it will lock up for good while I'm driving. This has been going on for the past month. Please help me
Two days ago, I noticed that my steering wheel would shake when I would stop at a light or something but I could still drive. That same night, I turned on my car to leave a parking lot when my steering wheel locked up. It would not budge. I noticed that it said my ESC system needed to be checked. I turned my car on and off 5 times to see if it would move and it did not. On the 6th try, the wheel moved and I took the chance to drive my car to the dealership. After 2 days of working on my car, they determined that sensor went bad. After looking online, I see this is a common problem that is very dangerous. I commute 2 hours round trip each day on the interstate and I am so thankful that this happened in a parking lot.
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.
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
Vehicle was working great as has always, until out of nowhere , in the middle of driving down the highway, I lost all movement in my steering wheel. It became more than impossible to turn and I had to stop every 10 seconds and turn my car off and back on to try and get it home. I know that more than a fair share of people with the same vehicle having the exact problem. Sudden loss of steering. I know that there is an open recall, but its not showing my vehicle has any current recalls, though there was one for the power assisted motor that is still open from what I can see. I have always taken caer of my vehicle and never had anything like this happen, am I correct with taking it to the dealership still to get it replaced from the recall?
Upon driving the car the ESC light and power steering light will come on and care will have no power steering.steering wheel also moves on it's on and makes sounds inside the column. Very dangerous for my wife to have to drive and drop off the kids at school.nothing but problems out of the car since we purchased it 3 years ago.
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.
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
Was driving on a city street approaching an s bend going down hill with a steep embankment when the power steering failed. Power steering ESC lights went activated. I almost went over the embankment before being able to forcefully turn the wheel and continued to the bottom of the hill and off to the side of the road. I was close to home so I was able to drive the car home. I called for a tow truck driver. When he arrived the power steering was fine no power steering messages. He was aware of previous recalls but this vehicle has no active recall even though it is the exact problem covered by same year make and model.
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.
Accelerating from a stop sign to turn left out of parking lot onto short street when power steering stopped working, traction light illuminated on dash and service ESC came on screen as well.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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!!
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.
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