2011 Chevrolet Malibu: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed May 9, 2026 · Airbags, Electrical · MI

Hi my name Is [XXX] . JD Byrider financed me this car knowing that it had open recalls putting me and my family's lives in danger. The car has had electrical problems since Ive had it. Every other day different lights appear on the dashboard Service Airbags ,Service ABS and traction ESC off are some of the few. The car has been to their service department 14 times since Ive owned it each time they said its fixed then its right back in their shop again. I have one daughter with sickle cell disease and one with autism. My kids are afraid to ride in the car and Im afraid to drive it. Last Monday while bringing my kids to school every light on the dash board came on then the car shut down on me on the highway. If the car behind me wouldnt have swerved around me and the one behind it didnt jam their brakes my kids and i would have been seriously hurt or possibly killed. I got the car pulled to byrider they claim it was the alternator said it was fixed but soon as i started the car those same lights were on again. So i brought it back and the guy told me that was another problem and i would have to make another appointment. I cant keep putting myself and my kids in danger. I am returning Byrider their vehicle today. Please help us. Byrider cant keep taking advantage of poor people like myself. I am surrendering that car today. Please do not let them put that car back on the road. Someone is going to be seriously injured or killed. My name is [XXX] and my phone number is [XXX] . Thank you INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Dec 5, 2024 · Electrical, Transmission · OH

Multiple times while driving this vehicle, get the message loss of engine power, ABS light displays, and steering becomes difficult. Will be calling the dealership for repair. Once it resolved itself enough to drive over 100 miles after changing the battery, but the issue occurred again. Many searches online point to ABS, or Wheel issues. There are YouTube videos but this is a safety issue that should be recalled and fixed. As a loyal Chevy owner, I would love to have Chevy back their vehicles and recall when there are some many instances of this widespread safety issue they would prioritize the safety of their vehicles.

Filed May 15, 2021 · Brakes, Electrical · 99,021 miles · DC

Car had ABS light come on mentime them check engine light light come on then ABS light come on

Filed Apr 1, 2020 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 1 miles · NY

The ESC lights, traction control lights and ABS lights are on. Took it to the dealership in january and they 'fixed' it by replacing the hub assembly. Worked ok for a month. Lights are back on as well as randomly while driving the speedometer, gas gauge, temp gauge, and RPM's will drop to 0 then back to normal and this will continue for the a whole trip. Then the next day or few days it will be fine then do it again. All the lights are on continuously.

Filed Dec 21, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 96,000 miles · IN · 1 injury

The ABS, ESC, and service traction lights came on while I was on the interstate suddenly my cruise control stopped working. I exited the highway and as my car came to a complete stop it started rolling backwards and the breaks locked up so I couldnt stop. It only stopped rolling after putting the car in park, hitting the emergency break, and quickly getting the key out before hitting the family behind me. I tried to turn on my hazards and they wouldnt come on. I restarted the car, and the whole dash was flickering. After trying this 3 times it started, but when I tried to accelerate the car went to 7/8 RPM and did nothing. Then it started to roll backwards again before I could put it in park I was thrusted forward into the center of a roundabout. After that it began to drive. I was less than 5 minutes from a family members home so I tried to make it. I was able to get the car going 30 MPH for less than 5 minutes before the speed immediately dropped to zero, and the car began to roll backwards again. My face hit the steering wheel because of the jolt which resulted in facial bruises. The air bags did not deploy. When this issue happened all of the electric in the car started going crazy. I was on a backroad, and luckily a good samaritan stopped to help me. I called my uncle who is a mechanic who towed me back to the house. This isnt the first time ive had issue with these warnings coming up and then I have to suddenly start fighting to survive being trapped in a car trying to kill me. Since this last incident I have not tried to drive the car. After seeing multiple mechanics they confirmed this was a common issue in this year make and model of the vehicle. No one seems to know what has been causing this. This kind of issue could kill someone. It needs to be investigated, and gm needs to be held responsible for selling unreliable, unsafe, death traps to consumers.

Filed Feb 1, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 138,000 miles · WI

Ecs light, check engine light came on, reduced engine power, ABS light, code throws map sensor error. Happens after vehicle go through the carwash or get slush and moisture from the road. Map sensor connector seems to be causing the electrical issue. Very dangerous going down the road, happened suddenly while not expecting it.

Filed Apr 30, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 160,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle began to lose power and decelerated to 5 MPH. The esp, ABS, and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and waited approximately 15 minutes before restarting the vehicle, but the failure persisted. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the failure was diagnosed as the throttle body. The contact was referred to ballas buick in toledo, ohio (419‑386‑0187). The dealer was contacted by phone and a diagnostic appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2015 · Transmission · 70,934 miles · VA

Purchased my 2011 chevy malibu in april of 2012 with 56k miles, in april of 2013 with 70k+ miles, my transmission failed and I was informed by the nearby chevy dealership that it required a total rebuild and all parts needed to be replaced. My car was still under the warranty and therefore, I did not pay for the services. Around may 5 2014, I received a recall notice for issues with the electrical system/ ABS system/ body control module, etc. I took my car back to the same shop for repairs, in which my car was kept for 30 days & returned. Upon receiving my car back I've noticed my car having issues with the electrical system such as the headlights keeps going out when the bulb is still good. My radio constantly shuts off on its own & randomly switches to the aux. The interior lighting is constantly flickering! Not only do I have electrical malfunctions, it makes this odd noise & the brakes lock up whenever I slow down to around 20mph & or turning a corner and this ESC icon appears. I contacted chevy & asked if there are any recalls for this matter & I was told no, that my car was fixed for all recalls for my model. This issue continues to occur today. On/ around june 19 2015 w/ 115000 miles, my car suddenly stopped accelerating in the middle of i95 hwy & I could not put it into any gear! I knew it was my transmission. I had it towed to the same shop and was told that I have no warranty & I would have to pay $4,106.45 for a new trans! I have been seeking assistance for this matter, its unfair that I have had this car for 3/4 years and its on its 2nd transmission!! I was quoted for this $ amount and they haven't even opened the trans yet! I was then told to come to the dealership & they would try to get me a new car and it was a complete waste of time. I was told to let my car get repossessed because it was no good and cannot be fixed! I left in tears!! Unprofessional!!

Filed Feb 2, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 45,200 miles · KS

While driving through a school zone at approx 25 MPH, all of the dash warning lights came on and the dash said "loss of engine power" the ABS and traction control lights came an the vehicle sputtered and would not go more than 5 MPH.

Filed Jan 21, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 44,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and would not exceed 5 MPH. The vehicle also began to jerk. In addition, the contact stated that the lost power indicator, the ABS, and traction warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 44,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jan 16, 2015 · Engine · 69,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine decelerated independently and stalled. The contact laos stated that the check engine, the traction control, the ABS and the ESC warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.

Filed Mar 29, 2013 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 51,000 miles · KS

I was driving down the road at 50 miles per hour and the ABS,traction control, and ESC service lights went on the dashboard. Felt a small jerk in the car and then it continued to drive normally lights remained on.