Chevrolet Malibu Complaints (2010)

1,365 consumer complaints on file.

#11562187December 27, 2023
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS, TIRES:TREAD/BELT, TIRES
215/50r16 tire regulating system ABS light is always on as tire pressure light
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11560147December 14, 2023
STEERING, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11552677October 30, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11551290October 23, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11550567October 18, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11549929October 14, 2023
STEERING
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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11547223September 28, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11539501August 19, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11535365July 30, 2023
ENGINE
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!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11535178July 29, 2023
SEAT BELTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
THE ESC IS HARD TO STEER AND THE SEATBELT LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN WHEN I'M WEARING MY SEATBELT
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11534616July 26, 2023
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Head light wire is out , electrical wire is messing up . Car is shaking bad and won’t start . Air bag light is on
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528235June 22, 2023
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527991June 20, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526313June 10, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11524361May 30, 2023
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES
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 .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11522375May 16, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11521835May 13, 2023
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517767April 19, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS, STEERING
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 :)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516208April 9, 2023
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS
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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11513273March 22, 2023
STEERING
Power Steering and ESC light on
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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