2010 CHEVROLET Malibu

Electronic Power steering assist keeps going out..then will come back on after car is shut off..this is really scary..I could of died..is there a recall on this from general motors?

here again! chevy Malibu Engine light came on; yellow traction light and red light; loss of engine power trying to drive; happened on the ICC and again Friday 7/29/2016. Emissions showed a code no connection; Criswell was too busy to take care in Wednesday; despite not closing for another hour and no cars in line. it was Drivers side \"A\" pillar drain hose dislodge allowing water to leak into cabin. [unseen internal]; \"no communication with E.C.M and re-secured drain hose. cleaned connector, and applied di-electric grease and reestablish communication with the E.C.M. Recommended to replace drain hose $600; opted for cleaning again. this is not a consumer error; it is a manufacturing defect; Malibu is not as safe as purported in the ads.

I bought a used 2010 Chevrolet Malibu in 2014 with all manufacturing parts including the steel wheels. After driving for 6 months I notice the passenger tire kept having a slow leak, after numerous attempts in 2015 to resolve the problem I bought new tires from Sears Auto Care October 2015, even though I did not needs them and the leak continue, finally a tire repair shop figure out that I have a crack wheel near the value and seam, so I replace the steel rim, problem solved, now after around November 2015 the driver side starting getting a slow leak so I took it to the tire repair shop and there is also a crack in the center area of the wheel. I call Chevrolet 1-800-222-1020 customer services and they send me on December 29, 2015 to Bellamy Strickland 145 Industrial Blvd. McDonough, GA 30253 770-954-3000 Services Manager was Mr. Hughes, the service adviser 625 Scott Newman wrote that: “Parts: 131139 Wheel leaking from center piece where attached to outer rim, there is no case in system for steel wheel leaking, and to replace this steel rim will cost me $253.84.” I talk with David at Chevrolet and I was told “since there is no data on this problem, Chevrolet is not responsible for the crack rim” I stated to him there are numerous complaints about this problem on many Consumers Cars Websites. I keep calling and getting the runaround about this problem. I have copies of this same complaints starting in 2009 about the steel wheel cracking from experts and Chevrolet is aware of this hazardous and dangerous conditions no only for the owners but also for the public this is a highway safety issues. If more information is needed please feel free to call me at 470-343-0223. Thank you, Sandra Jones

This car has been fixed for the same issue several times, each time I am told the dealer knows what it is and after each repair it happens again. It’s not safe to be on the road because when this issue happens the engine power is reduced and the car slows way down and loses
Power. GM & Chevy are no help! They guess at what is wrong and are only out for money not for the benefit of the customer.

I experienced problem wit the ignition switch almost immediately after my warrenty expired after the 36000 miles i notified gm of the problem around 5/2013 but was told my car didn’t quality,recently its gotton worse and is now showing on my monthly Onstar report as of 9/2014.

I was driving my car when the check engine light came on and the car began to idle funny. I called my fiancee who is also on the financing of the vehicle and he said he would drive it to check it out. Sure enough, it came back on when he drove the car. He then took it in the following day, 3/21/2012 (11:30 am) to the service dept at Munday Chevrolet to have it checked out after he had went to AutoZone and got the codes for the engine light on 3/20/2012. They proceeded to charge him for the same diagnositics, stated it was a computer failure that it was reading octane with 75% ethanol yet the ethanol content of the gas was 10%. Proceed to fuel system flush and stated that it was fixed after 4.5 Hours of labor. He paid the total and told me he would drive it for a couple days to make sure all is well. The following morning at roughly 7:30 am, he calls me at work and informs me that he is back at the dealership for the check engine light again on 3/22/2012. This was not even a 24 hour period that the car was back in a Certified Dealers Service Dept. for the same problem. They looked over the vehicle and said there was some of the fuel system cleaner left in the vehicel from the day prior, that was the reason for the check engine light appearance (really un-professional). He said ok and this was done free of charge to reset the car and make sure it was operational. My fiancee then proceeds to put me back in my vehicle and take his 2010 Chevy Truck back to work with him. On 3/24/2012 at 4:02 pm, i texted my fiancee about the check engine light again and it made him highly angry since the service dept at this location was already closed for the weekend and that he did not want me to drive the vehicle until he can get it back to the service dept to check it out again. This is some extra ripping and running with gas prices rising with no end in sight. I have been without my car for two days now and my fiancee is highly angry since he is an advid “Brand Lover” and Chevrolet being his favorite. Hopefully they will get it right tomorrow on 3/26/2012 or i know he will be alot to handle.

I purchased my vehicle 7/13/10. Shortly after I purchased my vehicle I noticed that the car hesitated upon acceleration. I took the vehicle back to the service dept at the dealership where I purchased the car on 8/9/10. They told me that they checked the diagnostics of the vehicle and that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. On 10/31/10 I was driving in the center lane of a 3 lane highway Route 301 North, i was at a stoplight in slightly-heavy traffic. The light turned green and I took my foot off the brake and accelerated, my car barely moved. The check engine light came on and I coasted to the far left lane through traffic (very fortunate not to have been hit by another car). My car would not drive. I called the Onstar advisor and they had a tow truck tow my car back to the dealership. I picked up my car on Nov. 8 and the receipt stated: Customer states check engine light on, pressure control solenoid shorted, scan test; replaced the transmission control module and programmed. My car still ran the same as it always has – hesitating upon accelerating after I brake. It hesitates randomly but sometimes bad enough that my kids think that I do it on purpose when they are sitting in the car. I decided to take my car back to the dealership on 11/22/10 because I believe that the issue was never resolved. The service dept. replaced my transmission. The receipt states repair & replace trans and disassemble – found plate broken and chipped tooth in planetary gear; installed serta unit, flushed cooler and lines reprogrammed transmission control module and reassembled core. I picked up my car on 11/30/10. My car seemed to run decently for a short time but it started running as badly as it always has. So I took my car back to the dealership on 1/21/11. On 1/26/11 I was told by Cherry Clark in the service dept. that the mechanic was going to program my transmission to the way I drive. Really? I’ve never heard such a thing. I was told on Feb. 1, 2011 that my car was ready to be picked up and there wasn’t any problems with my car. They told me that they test drove another car like mine and that that vehicle ran the same as mine. I was also told that the car has a 6 speed transmission in a 4 cylinder car that that the transmission gets "confused" when shifting from first to second gear (that is why I have the hesitation). They did give me the number to GM to lodge a complaint. The service dept. receipt states: Scan Test -no codes, no updates, full condition full and clean road tested to verify customer concern. determined concen to be characteristic to 6 sp. transmission. Road tested stock unit with same trans to confirm normal operation. no repair necessary. I was not happy about this as I think that my car has a major safety issue. I called GM and they informed me that the would talk to the dealership and have their district specialist look into it and call me back. I picked up my car on 2/1/11 and it still hesitates upon acceleration. I spoke to the district specialist on 2/2/11 and she informed me that the vehicle is operating as designed and there is no fix for this. I told her that my car hesitated like this before and then just basically "died" in traffic on a busy road. So now that my car runs exactly the same way, what reassurance can they give me that this won’t happen again. She could not answer the question. I did ask to talk to someone above her and she stated that there was no one above her. I asked for an address to mail my complaints too and she did provide that information. All of the repairs to my vehcile are covered under warranty. Never have I driven a brand new car that runs this way. I hope that you can help me. Thank you for your time.

vehicle was damaged BEFORE purchase, this was not told to us or we would not have paid for a damaged car when we wanted a NEW car. the driverside pillar and hood showed damage and attempted repair but when it rained it leaked and went into my wire harness causing it to short out, water went into power steering and that had to be replaced and there is water in the airbags. the car shutdown twice while being driven and in drive. it continued to run but all steering, lights and everything shut down.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Went to dealer to get a previous recall that was fixed but has since then failed again and they refuse to fix free of charge. the recall involved the brake system where brake lights illuminate while driving but not when actually pressing on brakes.

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.

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.

When making a turn at any speed, the power steering goes out and the dash says "power steering - esc service". turning off the car and waiting a minute temporarily fixed the issue

Upon starting the vehicle, a "power steering" warning displays on the dash and the power steering does not work. after restarting the car, the power steering resumed operating properly. the next day, the same issue occurred upon starting, and was again remedied by restarting the car.

Passenger side low beam fuse keeps blowing

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the brake lights would illuminate. the contact stated that the traction control and esc warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. the brake pedal sensor was replaced however, the failure persisted. upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control) however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was still awaiting a response. the failure mileage was approximately 27,000.

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

The power steering on our vehicle began randomly going out while driving and we would have to stop and turn the vehicle off/on for the power steering to return. eventually the power steering went off and wouldn't come back on.

Third brake light sometimes works often does not work

Upon start up the electronic steering control module warning light come on and unable to drive the car or move the steering wheel. the warning light will go off by turning the switch off and restart the car. i am concern this will eventually happen while driving causing an accident. this happens intermittently and not a daily occurrence.

For the last 5 months mac ghana located in ghana at 105 spintex road accra ghana tel: +233 (0) 302813919, has failed to properly fix the recall nhtsa recall number: 14v252 recall date: may 14, 2014 (manufacturer recall number: n130036). also received letter in the mail stating the airbag needs to be replaced and the dealer has not replaced it.

Vehicle hesistates and aquire high acceleration then jerks hard into first gear.

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

Passenger side door won't open.the latch goes up and down but the door won't open, even if i try to open the door from the outside or inside the car the door won't open. this problem also occurs intermittently with the drivers side door.

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.

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.

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.

At 92,280 miles the vehicle's transmission malfunctioned on the commute home from work. the vehicle was fine during the trip to work, while in motion on the return home the transmission became unsafe. this was on a state highway at speeds ranging from 35-50 mph. the gears would not catch, resulting in high engine revs and unpredictable speed of travel. the vehicle would not accelerate past 30 mph or so. the same was true for reverse gear. the vehicle was just outside warranty period. our local chevrolet dealer at the time, [xxx] was unhelpful in fixing the situation, they would not schedule a convenient appointment, and suggested we took the car elsewhere for a sooner repair. we needed the vehicle fixed asap, and ended up having the transmission replaced by a specialty shop at $2800. because the vehicle was outside the warranty period, and we went to a 3rd party shop and not a gm dealer the gm claims department says we are out of luck, nothing they can do for us. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 70 mph, the steering column failed. the contact heard a loud noise coming from the steering wheel and a service warning indicator illuminated. however, the contact was unable to identify the nature of the service indicator illumination. after the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it operated normally except the service indicator was still illuminated. the failure occurred several times. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 65,000.

"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

I am a physician and i purchased the vehicle new in july, 2010. my son is currently driving the vehicle in michigan while attending medical school. for the past 5 months he have experienced disabling of the crash avoidance features including the traction control and the electronic stability control with the appropriate lights on and off on the dash. these are all compatible with recall number 13036 of this chevrolet malibu and he called matthews-hargeaves chevrolet in royal oak, mi and they told him he would have to pay $100 for them to look up the recall so i did not take the vehicle in at that time. he also had the recall for the drivers seat belt light which was malfunctioning and they gave him the same answer. during the past 10 days the brake lights have been malfunctioning going on when not applying the brakes and going off when applying the brakes. he was notified by two other drivers and noticed it in the garage and then had the police check them. he was almost rear ended on two occasions. the vehicle is now too dangerous to drive. i have flown up to detroit and will take the vehicle to matthews-hargreaves myself to have this fixed. i have the recall for the seat belt which is not fixed but when i put up the vin number it now shows no recalls and that cannot be correct. i now have the body control module problem (recall number 13036) but if still have not received anything further from chevrolet and the dealer is demanding $100 just to check. i would like to file a formal complaint and am seeking your assistance since this vehicle is unsafe to drive. these events have happened on multiple occasions with increasing frequency. *tr

My 2010 malibu lt, had the 13036 recall 11/03/2014 after i received the notice from gm. there were no malfunctions at that time. now as i speak, the brake lights comes on without me hitting the brake peddle and they all go off when i hit the brakes, when i talked to the dealer they recommend i bring it in and they will try to find out what is causing this. price range $500.00-$1250.00. now if you look on any gm forum page or just google the situation that i am having, you will find thousands of the same problem. it looks like gm does not have safety in mind after you purchase their vehicles! the 13036 recall has been revised several times, so if you had the recall performed in the early stages, they note your vehicle as completed and send you on your way. i can not drive my car because of this issue- that sucks!!!!! i contacted gm, by email and also left a message last year when the service traction control warning message started. i have not heard from gm. still no safety recall!!!!

My service esc/traction light comes on and the brakes comes o without being pressed, this doesn't happen all the time. i have had it looked at and the mechanic couldn't find anything wrong. i have researched my vin and there are no recalls, however i have noticed that the brake issue has been recalled on malibu's before. the brake comes on randomly while i am driving so does the esc light, on various surfaces. *tr

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.

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.

On aug 19th, i went to dealer in dulles to look for a car posted as private, but any how, i ended up buying chevy because dealer explained me the cars good features and misled me about the previous cars condition as the carfax shows it was haildamaged, used as rental, and it has a open recall. without informing me about the open recall or anything else, the dealer sold me this car without showing me carfax, as i asked carfax, he showed me minor part of minor in his phone and misled and lied to me and sold this car. i drove for almost 3 week and went to toyota dealership and found out it had open recall, haildamaged, and used as rental, but the dealer didnt disclose me anything. when i went to return this car, then dealer named chris said it doesnt have to disclose anything. note, eventhough, it might be safety concern like that open recall. i am tired of driving this car with a open recall for almost one and half month, and i don't like this car and want to return to a dealer because he lied and misled about the condition of the car and endanger mine and my family life without even informing me about the recall. please kindly take a concrete measure, so that dealers this are not misleading and lieing about the car's condition. i filed complaint in consumer protection too and they mentioned about transportation safety administration. please kindly help me.

Driver door won't open. right before it wouldn't open, the door wouldn't close. it would just bounce open. got the door to finally close and now it won't open. tried unlocking and locking it and nothing. seen lots of people complaining and having this same issue with their malibus. *tr

I was notified by my oldest daughter that the steering wheel in her car would not turn and that she was stuck in the middle of the street, she was in motion at the time of the incident, she and several other people were able to push the car to the side of the road. i instructed her to turn the car off and that i would have it towed to the service station that it was purchased from. what she explained to me is exactly what is being described in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 dated march 31, 2014.

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."

I got my malibu in nov.2013 and in august on 2016 i took it in for a oil change at the dealership and a check i do every three months a week later my transmission dies, i got to my mom radiation appointment and it died in the parking lot had to tow it to a manichean and he tells me that it is the transmission died i do not have any money to get it fixed cause i am a full-time student so my car is sitting in my the street and i can not drive my mother to her appointments because we have no car and my mom is on a fixed income due to the fact she is 73 yrs old. how am i supposed to fix this when i have everywhere i go they want 2500-4500 dollars to get it fixed all up front and no payment plans??????

I get the service esc alert and when i brake, my brake lights don't light up but when i'm not braking, they do not light up. this has been happening for at least two years off and on

I was on my way to work and i had to stop to get gas. everything was fine. i pulled away form the pump and proceeded to the end of the driveway. when i left the parking lot to pull into traffic, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. i was driving less than 5 mph. the traction control light was on, esc message, and service power steering system were activated. i drove back home and went to work in my other vehicle. 162,409 miles. i purchased the car brand new in february 2010. all oil changes and tire rotations have been completed at a chevy dealership. i've only purchased tires, two batteries, and windshield wipers for my car until last week. that was the engine coolant sensor. until now i always bragged and said that my malibu was the best car ever because i never had any issues with it.

Recall 13036d: i was extremely disappointed to learn that the issue with my 2010 malibu was not covered under recall 13036d. i have had issues with this car for over a year and have taken it to the chevrolet dealership that i purchased the car from multiple times. they have performed the "fix" listed below as found at https://gm.oemdtc.com/4133/13036d-product-safety-recall-brake-lamp-malfunction-2004-2012-chevrolet-pontiac-saturn. this resolved the issue for less than a week. my cruise control does not respond. my brake lights constantly turn on when the brake pedal is not pushed and turn off when the brake is pressed. this is a highly dangerous situation and obviously due to a faulty product. there is no way that this could have been prevented by the consumer, me. the last time i took the car in to have this looked at they told me that the body control module would need to be replaced and the part is $600. that is completely unacceptable. why on earth, would i pay to have a part replaced when the company, that means you chevy, is aware that there is an issue which is potentially dangerous to the customer. i have been a chevy owner all my life and i have always recommended your product to people looking to purchase new or used vehicles, due to the reliability i have experienced. but this issue is more than enough for me to never want to deal with your company again. if you know the part is malfunctioning and the workaround does not completely resolve the issue then the part needs to be replaced on your dime and not at the expense of the customer. that should be common sense and really just good business. i hope you, as a company, can see the light and resolve this issue without needing a loyal customer to send an angry email for something that should have been resolved as soon as the problem arose.

For the 2014 14v252000 recall, we believe the problem has happened again. we are getting it fixed again at our expense. sally boyle from the il attorney general's office talked at length with the gm counsel today and gm stated that il has no jurisdiction over them, just the nhtsa.

Engine power reduce light came on and i lost power in the middle of the freeway.

I purchased this car brand new in 2010 with 5 miles on the vehicle. the car was serviced regularly at my local dealership. i first reported that the transmission occasionally "bumped" when the vehicle had around 30, 000 miles. after checking out the car, i was told they didn't see an issue. i replaced the timing chain approximately 90,000 when i took her in for her 100,000 service. within 4,000 miles of this complete check-up and very costly service, the transmission went out completely ! i contacted my local dealership and asked it there was a recall after discovering that numerous complaints had been made on the malibu for this exact same issue. i then contacted gm and was told that there wasn't anything they could or were willing to do to help offset this cost etc. there is no way the transmission should go out completely in a 2010 vehicle that has only 100,000 miles on it that had just been checked over completely by the dealership. i realize that my car is 7 years old and would have loved for this to be covered completely, but honestly, i would have settled for a little compensation and genuine concern. i took my vehicle to aamco where is cost me in excess on $3,000 to have the broken wave plates replaced. i would like to know how many complaints have been filed against malibu transmission issues and seek restitution if that is a possible outcome.

I have been stranded too many times with this vehicle. the vehicle just won't start sometimes and i have numerous people saying it is the security malfunction in the vehicle preventing the vehicle won't start. i've spent so much time and money. i do not recommend anyone buying this product. it is chevrolet malibu. note, this is maybe 15th times it happen to me within 2 months period of time.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the driver and a front passenger had been seated in the seats, the vehicle was started and with no warning the side air bags on both sides inadvertently deployed with force. in addition, another air bag in the ceiling deployed as well. an unknown substance emitted into the interior of the vehicle. the insurance company was notified of the failure and the manufacturer to determine the cause of the failure. the dealer was not contacted. there were no injuries reported. the contact was waiting for the manufacturer to diagnose and provide a solution to repair the vehicle. the contact was uncertain if high humidity was a factor. the failure mileage was not available.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Takata recall the breaks are coming on when the break is not engaged and when the break light is engaged it doesn't come on. i have been to get a break light switched out twice and still having the same problem. over and over and the service traction light also seems to keep coming on and they cannot figure out why. i am wasting money because no one can seem to figure i they problem. this is a very serious dangerous problem and needs to be under recall.

The "service airbag soon" message keeps coming on. i had a diagnostic done at the dealership. they indicated that the airbag module is faulty. the car is only 7yrs old and has less than 40,000 miles on it, this should not be an issue. since it is a manufactures faulty part i feel that they should pay for the replacement part as i do not feel safe driving this car!

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to respond. the vehicle was taken to the reichard chevrolet dealer located in brookville, oh to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the wave plate located in the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was currently being repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

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

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.

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.

The brake lights come on without pressing the brake pedal. the dealer took the car in and said their diagnostics did not show any problem. i followed my wife home and for the last mile the brake lights stayed on.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving 50 mph, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the electronic stability control warning indicator displayed "off" and the power steering failed. the vehicle was taken to three independent mechanics. the first independent mechanic diagnosed that the failure was an inner tie rod failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was then taken to a tire shop where it was diagnosed with a tire rod and sway bar malfunction. the brackets on the sway bar were replaced, but the issue persisted. the vehicle was then taken to a third independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a possible rack and pinion malfunction. the mechanic informed the contact of a recall and was advised to take the vehicle to a general motor dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 152,000.

Seat frame welds are broken, bottom front right side tube on drivers seat.

The steering wheel started shaking on its own and i would move the wheel and it would stop. it has been doing this for about a month and would have like a ticking noise. this week i was driving to work and the wheel shook again and then it locked and i was unable to move it. i was driving! i got to a red light and it would not move. i turned the car off and turned it back on and the wheel would move again. a light came on and said power steering eps needs attention. it kept happening again and again and it was scary because there was traffic. i had to drive it like that back home because it is not safe to drive especially trying to turn the wheel in corners. that can cause a crash. also, i've always had issues with the sensors on the car. i have had to replace fuses often, different sensor lights come on it keeps saying (abs) and the headlights have to be replaced often because of an electric short.

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.

Takata recall.upon starting the vehicle the esc light appears, with a yellow blinking dash light warning of a car basically on road. i turned the vehicle off, (in park mode )restarted and it did it again. there is no steering. one another day, i started car and it was fine, however during the drive mode, cars power steering went out and could not turn the wheel. it is also noted at times, i was at a stop light, foot on brake in drive mode, the steering wheel will vibrate left to right a bit. i do not have heavy keys, it is one key.i checked and although the vin is not on recall, which is crazy, the car is having the same exact problems as campaign#14e044000.

Power steering just randomly goes out intermittently...heard many complaints of this with other chevy malibus...can be dangerous especially if driving at high speeds.

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.

In 2011with 23955 miles brakes pulsating, mechanic resurfaced front rotors,33146 miles front pads and resurfaced rotors, lf hub reported to have play in it.34764 replaced front brake pads and rotors,55490 miles replaced front brakes and rotors,58458 replaced left hub,58936 miles replaced front brakes pads.in 3446 miles had to replace front brake pads.60147 miles replaced left hub again.64020 replaced front brake rotors(within 8530 miles)70602 replaced right front sway bar.71794 16310 miles replaced back rotors and brake pads again.78164 6370 problems again this time replaced front brakes and rotors.now problems again at 79123 miles .will be diagnosis april 26 2017.absolutely absurd.something is flawed..my tires lasted for 24824 miles.please investigate and help to fix this expensive problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while operating the vehicle, the esc and traction control sensors illuminated and the cruise control failed to operate. in addition, the rear brake lights illuminated while driving and turned off when depressing the brake pedal. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that an electrical connector was faulty. the connector was replaced and the failure was remedied. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact was informed that the faulty connector was a different connector associated with nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes, electrical system, exterior lighting). the failure mileage was 84,325.

Service air bags light remains lit. i took the car to the dealership yesterday regarding a constant warning light indicating a malfunction of the air bag system. the service manager stated that it was caused by a defective airbag module and wiring harness. at that time, i was informed that the front air bags would not deploy in the event of an accident that required airbags.repairs would cost over $1100. nothing was done to the vehicle to cause this malfunction.

Transmission suddenly failed while driving on a street. car only had 70,000 miles. later discovered it was due to a broken gear shaped part of the transmission. shows bad quality, should not fail at 70k miles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and would not accelerate or reverse when prompted. the contact was able to coast the vehicle to the right side of the road. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 90,017.

The anti theft kicks in whenever it wants and shuts off power to the car. no matter what i do it doesn't shut off.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled when it approached a traffic light. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact coasted the vehicle to the shoulder. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was at the shop awaiting diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the contact also stated that the vehicle stalled two other times within the last month. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Driver side door will not open from inside or outside. door locks all work go up and down and the other three doors lock and unlock and open, but driverside never opens. happened once before but after manually using driver lock it caught and worked for close to a month before happening again and now it won't open. both times happened parked and closing the door the door wouldn't latch shut, after 2nd attempt to close the door it latched shut but then would not open again.

Driver side door at times failed to open from either outside or inside. keyfob remote properly lifts and lowers the lock knob lifter to lock or unlock position. minutes, hours and one time, two days would go by then the door would eventually unlocks to open. same for the driver side rear door however, i have not been able to open the door since 2015. also, there are times when the driver door will not close unless i slam the door shut. i have tried to make programming changes on the door locking features through the on board computer and moving trans shiftier to different positions. no success. i have contacted the manufacture twice (2015 & 2016) and both time was told by chevrolet they will not cover since out of warranty due to the miles on my 2010 chevy malibu. for me being a over weight older individual its difficult to exit and enter from the passenger door. someone elderly it would most certainly be impossible.

The power steering disengages randomly while driving. the resulting extra work required to turn the car, leads a car that is incapable of safe transport by most people. i was on a city street the first time it happened, preparing to get on the interstate. the problem is intermittent and may or may not be present each time the car is started.

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

2010 chevy malibu. brake system issues.

Car caught on fire,computer shut down locking me in the car

Esc,traction,abs lights come on while car is moving, and when first starting, a trouble code c0131 has been recorded. the problem started in june of 2010. a week after we got the car, the dealer changed brake lite switch, the car has been back to shop 15-20 times it is now 8-9-2017 no one can fix problem, made calls to gm costomer service many times over the 7 years, still no fix, gm wants us to pay for repair and diagnostic as too the car is out of warranty ,we feel gm should repair the car free of charge as to this is dangerous and has never been fixed ,

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving 60 mph, the gear shifted into neutral without warning and the vehicle began to slow down. the contact was able to coast the vehicle off to the side of the road. the vehicle was shut off and the contact waited for five minutes. the vehicle was able to restart and operated normally; however, the failure recurred another day. in addition, while at a complete stop, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle jolted as if it were going to stall. the contact observed that the gear shifted into neutral. the vehicle was taken to the dealer (fellers chevrolet, 715 main st, altavista, va, 24517) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be rebuilt or replaced. the dealer stated that the vin was not included in an open recall. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v460000 (power train). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 152,000.

"takata recall" the traction service light keeps coming on and says service esc , then brake lights come on and stay on while driving. when i press on the brake pedal the light so off.

Brake lights on when brake not applied. brake lights are off when brakes are applied. ref. recall 14v252000. to date 4 returns to dealer to fix but issue still present. problem is intermittent and last occurrence resulted in near end collision from vehicle behind.

The drivers side door will randomly stay locked even when its not locked. this is a saftey hazard. you cannot open the door from the inside or outside. there is a problem with the lock actuator.

Was turning onto the interstate and the rpm was at 5 but i was only going 20 mph.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while idling, the engine hesitated and the rpm's randomly increased and decreased. also, the service traction, esc, and check engine indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. the mmanufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 55,000.

My service airbag light recently came on. it started only coming on when a passenger would get in or out of the car. now the light is on and sends me a notification that states "service airbag" across the display on the dashboard just under the speedometer. the light comes on as soon as i start my car and remains on. my vehicle has never been involved in an accident and the airbags have never deployed. why is the service airbag notification coming on?

My "service air bags" light kept coming on and then remaining on continually. i found a letter written by the director of customer & relationship services at chevy back in 2010 that addressed this problem and stated that "to enhance side impact protection, your gm dealers will update the wiring harness for both front seat side impact airbags. this service will be performed for you at no charge." i contacted the dealer at messer chevy in lubbock, tx, and also customer service at chevy. i opened up case #8-2314213550 on 8/19/16, and i was told to get a diagnostics done at the dealer, which i did. i then found out the case had been arbitrarily closed the same day it was opened! now chevrolet states that the case was reopened on 9/7/16. i just want the problem fixed free of charge since the previous owner should have taken care of this when chevy was offering the "soft recall" repair at no charge. chevy called it a customer satisfaction program at the time to avoid an airbag recall media hype. i assume this isn't related to any takata airbag problem, but it is a potential safety hazard! i am getting the runaround from both chevrolet and the dealer, and i just the problem resolved. the dealer turned off the warning light, but no repairs have been done to date!

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the anti theft system warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 38,000.

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.

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.

On august 21, 2016 i place my car in reverse to back up out of a parking space in a residential parking lot. then i attempted to place my car into drive to pull off and the gear shift moved but my car started rolling backwards. so immediately stepped on my emergency brakes so the car would stop. i look at my gear shift and saw it was still in reverse. i played with the gears moving the level back and forth but the car remain in reverse so i turned my car off. when i went to turn the car back on, my car wouldn't start. not knowing what to do but guessing it was something wrong with the gear shift, with the help of some citizens we tried to push the car back into a parking space. i then called a tow truck to come tow my truck to the closest chevrolet dealership, lucky me was only 23 miles away. i had a friend come pick me up and take me home where i went online and began doing some research on this part. that's when i came across the recall ref this part . unknown to me because i never received a letter. the next day the dealership called me and advise me that my transmission gear shift cable needed to be replace. they stated they didn't show any recalls on my vin no#,so the cost was my responsibility. i called the nhtsa inquiring about everything relating to recall. they could only confirm there is a recall but my vin is not included. currently my vehicle is at the dealership waiting to be repaired because they have to order the part.i am very upset because everyone keeps stating recalls are based on the probability of the problem happening to certain cars. well i am hear to say my vin was not included but it happen to my car. i could has easily rolled into another vehicle or something else and hurt myself or someone else's property. i can't believe when you have 100's of thousand of cars recalled that the manufactured, in this case gm catches them all.

While driving, noticed that the car seemed sluggish. after being parked for about an hour, restarted the car and got several warnings concerning the esc, traction control and reduced engine power. the check engine and traction lights were lit and remained lit. car has approx. 60,000 miles on it. currently at dealership to find out what is wrong with it.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel was loose and the radio turned off and on independently. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

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.

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". .

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". my heart sank as i read some of the comments showing what was needed to fix it and then, of course the cost. technician called back and its a broken wave plate. this is a serious issue! this is a warning..someone will get hurt.

Nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 impacted this vehicle and the vehicle was serviced in accordance with the recall at a chevrolet dealership. 14v252000 states: "in the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the body control module (bcm) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the brake apply sensor (bas) circuit. these fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; ..." when driving behind the vehicle while my wife was driving it i noticed the brake lights were on when my wife was driving and seemed to go off when she would have pressed on the brakes. when a chevrolet dealer was contacted and i explained the condition was consistent with the recall symptoms, i was told it was already fixed and any further work would cost money. after researching the "fix" in the recall i checked the electrical connection at the bcm. it did have dielectric gel applied to the bdm where the cable connected so repair was done. after removing and inserting the cable several times to remove any corrosion at the electrical connection as described in the recall, and putting it back together myself, the problem hasn't returned yet. however, the condition of having brake lights reversed is extremely dangerous and there was no indication of the problem, initially. before i re-applied the fix i did discover that the cruise control wouldn't engage when the condition was present (it was a frequent condition but wasn't always there). there were no other indications the brake lights were reversed other than looking at the lights from outside the vehicle. my concern is that gm's fix might be flawed as the recall condition recurred on my vehicle after the designated fix was performed at the gm dealership, causing risk to us and other vehicle owners.

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

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.

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

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.

My car shut off as i was driving on 4 occasions. after the sceond time the car shut off as i was making a right turn at a light on a city street. the next day i had the car towed to a chevrolet dealership and i was told it was a faulty intake actuator and exhaust actuator solenoid valve, the air filter was on wrong and there was carbon build up inside the throttle and the cooling system needed to be flushed that was on 8/8/16. costing $700. on 8/12/16 it stopped running again on the garden state parkway. i was able to start the car it bucked some. today on 8/13/16 i tried to use the car to pick up one of my children and it stopped again as i was driving on a city street. my concern is one this is a safety issue. two having to pay for repairs that are not pertaining to the issue and three i see on the internet that there are the same exact compaints regarding chevy malibus but there is no recall.

The check engine light is on. the error code is p0010. i can't drive my car 6 months without some issue. this is just the latest in a long line of problems. i have had to replace my steering column when the car was only 4.5 years old. i had to replace the transmission at only 5.5 years old. i just had to have the passenger door fixed, as it locked, and wouldn't open. and now this p0010 code. i'm facing yet another costly fix on this car. i believe there should be a recall on this error code so that i am not forced to pay out of pocket yet again.

The service airbag light appears and stays on when i start the car. the light never disappears.

Takata recall. i have a 2010 chevy malibu that should be included into the takata recall. i just purchased this car two weeks ago and "service air bag" came on while i was driving. after further investing, gm never issue an actual recall for the 2010 chevy malibu. instead they created a "malibu safety program" that only includes 2010 chevy malibu ending in the vin numbers of: a4100001 a4166698 af100056 and af271265. my vin number isn't included in this list. therefore i have to pay out of pocket. for an issue that is out of my control.

My vehicle was part of the following recall: * electronic stability control
recall for 2010 chevrolet malibu * recall announced
may 14 2014 * nhtsa reference
#14v252000 the recall was initially "repaired" in may 2014 at penske chevrolet in indianapolis, in. about a month later i had to take vehicle back because the esc error was still happening. i was told that the vehicle was no longer under recall because it had been "repaired", and that i would have to pay for the "repair" out of pocket. after some negotiation they agreed to perform the same "repair" for free. in 2016 the esc error started again. this time i took it to bill estes chevrolet in indianapolis, in. they didn't listen to my complaint or issue with the recall because my vin shows no current recall for the esc issue. they convinced me that it was a sensor issue and "repaired" the vehicle to the tune of $500+. within the week the vehicle again had the esc error, check engine light, loss of engine power, and engine bucking. returned the car to bill estes chevrolet and again my discussion about the esc error recall was overlooked. i was told the vehicle had a cracked manifold and damaged o2 sensor. they "repaired" the vehicle to the tune of $800. for the next week, everyday after driving the vehicle about 6 miles the esc error would occur. currently we are calling for an appointment to get this "repaired" at bill estes chevrolet. after much internet research, i am going to specifically ask that they perform again the procedure outlined in the recall. i think that this a recurring problem that may need to "repaired" often until gm/ chevrolet comes up with a permanent solution. for now my wife drives the vehicle to work more than 20 miles a day. at anytime because of this esc error, she could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident.

I took my car to the chevrolet dealership to diagnose a check engine light. the car was suddenly losing power when accelerating and the reverse gear would, at times, fail to engage. the loss of power occurred at speeds above 20 mph. the dealership said that the problem is with the transmission’s 3-5-reverse gear. after doing some research, i found that others have had this exact problem with this car. in 2015 gm issued a special policy (bulletin no. 14404, dated march 2015) for the 2007 to 2009 chevy malibu (6 speed model) that covers the 3-5-reverse wave plate repair for 10 years or 120,000 miles. also, i noticed on the diagnostic sheet that the dealership omitted the production date of the vehicle but it was obviously manufactured in 2009. the “in-service date” is 12/15/09. based on the situation i have experienced with my car, they did not fix this defect when they introduced the 2010 model. i explained the above circumstances to the chevrolet dealership and also to their corporate customer service representative but they refuse to cover the repairs for their manufacturing defect. please help.

Almost caused a major accident when trying to accelerate into 65 mph traffic and rpm's red lined and i am not going anywhere and i almost get hit from behind with on-coming traffic. no 3rd or 5th gear. also, found no reverse once i was able to get to safety. turns out to be a failed 3-5-r wave plate. scary stuff when you are red lining and going nowhere! sent information to chevrolet as it turns out this is a known problem (cracked 3-5-r wave plate) for 2008-2009 and all these parts fail at less than 100k miles. trouble i am having is that chevrolet claims i do not have the defective wave plate in my 2010, yet the failure is exactly the same as the recall for earlier models. $4000 later and no help from gm. yet, if you go on line, tons of people have the same wave plate problem at less than 100k miles for cars later than 2009. very unsafe and dangerous situation. i was fortunate to not get rear ended by a car in merging traffic. others may not be so lucky. gm needs to admit the transmission design flaw with the wave plate and recall all malibu cars from 2008-2012 before someone gets seriously injured. my claim is if i have the same wave plate issue as the recalled vehicles then either i do not have the new/improved wave plate specification or it's an inherent design flaw. either way, gm should recall this problem for safety reasons. i have attached the sb for 2008-2009.

We own a 2010 chevrolet malibu ltz, we have taken it to the dealer to perform a recall for the brake lights coming on by their self and staying on till you touch the brake, then they will go off for 6 seconds then come on again. we took back to the dealer to look at it again and they said it was brake light switch this time. i have read that other people have changed the brake light switch and still had the problem. i also read that the bcm needed to be replaced to correct this problem after the recall was done. the dealer put some dielectric silicone grease on the connector as a band-aid on the real problem. i assume if the bcm needs to be replaced that would cost gm to much money. i know that a lot of people are having this problem and believe it has been going on since 2004 on many different models. please help us.

While driving the vehicle will lose power steering and a warning code will display on the dash "service esc" "service power steering". this happens while driving or while parked. upon restarting the car the power steering will work for a brief time before failing again.

Symptoms started occasionally mainly while going straight, at any speed, would stay off until i restarted the car, now it increased to all the timen within a few months. when electric power steering is on the steering wheel will shake in park...and would jerk the steering wheel while driving. power steering goes out.. says to service power steering and service esc. makes it very difficult to steer especially and the lower speeds, i feel like i am driving as if i am drivint a semi, forces me to take wider turns. did contact gm, they didn't seem to care that my car has same symptoms as other previously recalled vehicles. the car was out of the special warranty gm issued due to mileage, i however bought the car used with 170,000 it had already surpassed the warranty.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the air bag indicator randomly illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and repaired, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 134,400.

Chevy 2010 malibu: while driving on the highway the power steering went out. at the same time the car started dinging and said check power steering esc off. i made it to a rest stop with difficulty then turned the car off. after starting the car the indicator was off. i began to drive on the highway again for about 10 minutes before it happened again. this has happened while driving on the city street as well. it appears to do it at random, speed nor condition seems to play a factor. i have been extremely fortunate that i have been able to control the car to safely pull over, maybe not accurately but at least have been able to get out of traffic. how is there not a recall??? i have read the cobalt has had the same issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the steering wheel seized. the contact stated that the vehicle was turned off and back on and the vehicle performed as intended. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the power steering sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated that the failure recurred several times. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

Side impact airbag didn't deploy when a car smashed into the side of me ... i was doing 30mph when i was hit on the passenger side. police report was made even tho the airbag didn't go off...

Hello i have a big problem in my car today when im drive my car i lost the control on my steering and the car written (power steering /esc off) and the steering didn't move left or right and still like that that's on westbrook st south portland me i don't know what i should do it was hard.. thanks.

Hello i have a big problem with my steering wheel today when i drive my car the steering stopped and i lost the control and the car written (power steering /esc off) it was very hard now my steering doesn't move and i still have the problem. that happened on (westbrook st , south portland, me) how can i fix it? chevrolet malibu 2010 thanks

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.

The electronic stability control and traction control feature malfunctions and shuts off every time i drive the car. also, the brake lights do not turn on when i apply the brakes with normal pressure. the brake lights do turn on only if a very great abnormal amount of pressure is applied to the brake pedal. also, occasionally the brake lights turn on when i do not push the brake pedal at all.

At first, when starting vehicle, dic would display service esc and power steering. turning vehicle off and back on would usually clear the problem, however, while driving in a straight line, the steering wheel would randomly start moving an inch or so to the left and right. after a couple of days, while traveling at highway speeds, the service esc and power steering messages would display again, and power steering was lost. this started happening more frequently to the point where i can't complete a trip without the power steering dropping out. research shows gm is aware of the problem, and my vehicle will be fixed under gm special coverage 15356, since i am under 150,000 miles. however, i feel this is happening to enough to warrant a general recall.

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 55 mph, the brake light illuminated intermittently without the brake pedal being depressed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v250000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage and vin were not available.

Car was serviced for a 2014 recall because of the brake lights operating in reverse (on when foot is off the brake and off when brake is pressed), problem has returned and i was told that the "fix" that was applied during the recall was just a "band-aid" and that the bcm would have to be replaced. very unsafe car to drive since the brake lights are telling the drivers behind you that you are not stopping when, in fact, you are stopping. with more and more distracted drivers on the road, who rely on seeing brake lights in their peripheral vision in order to avoid a collision, the danger is increased exponentially. i have contacted gm and was asked "what do you want us to do?", which basically told me that they were unwilling to help me. this needs to fixed before someone is killed or gravely injured.

Brake lights stay illuminated while driving and turns off when brake pedal is engaged. it is also illuminated while the car is running and while idling in park. this happens on a daily basis. there has been no resolution to this issue despite being assessed by a technician on numerous occasions. the esc and traction control lights on cluster constantly stays illuminated as well as the tire sensor indicator. the cruise control malfunctions too. no one ever knows how to repair these issues. i do not have the funds to put into this vehicle any longer. i am afraid to drive this vehicle every time i get in it. it is a danger to all on the roadways when a vehicle's brake system fails in any way. i have no other choice as this is the only vehicle my family owns at this time. from what i have read, gm has multiple vehicles in operation with the same issues. what makes it so bad, the problems date back as far as 2004. how do you keep producing cars with the same issues year after year? are there no repercussions? please help.

Esc light is coming on and the steering wheel locks up and won't turn while driving and also while parked. shutting off car then turning back on sometimes resets it but the steering column is also vibrating and almost feels as the steering wheel is going to fall off. steering wheel is also twitching even while at a stop. my vehicle has been very well taken care of, all oil changes done on time snd regular maintaince.

I started the car then began to pull away from park. the driver's info display had a message pop up - something about steering, or esc, or something like that. i think it went off or maybe it went off when i stopped the car and shut the engine off to try and reset the system. while the engine was still running when i was starting to pull away from park, the steering wheel was extremely hard to turn. i shut the car off and restarted it and it seemed fine. now, there is a grumbling sound coming from the steering column and wheel shakes a little. the service engine light is on but i have not had it read yet to see what codes come up.

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

Service esc and power steering. cars power steering will turn off and display service esc. power steering will turn off automatically while car is being driven. car then needs to be turned off then on again in order to get the power steering back.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. when the vehicle was started, the contact heard an abnormal noise shortly afterward. the vehicle vibrated excessively with a strong shudder, the engine power reduced, esc off, and traction control off warning indicators illuminated. the contact turned the vehicle off and back on, but the warning indicators continued and the service engine indicator remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. the failure mileage was not available.

I went out to my car to go somewhere and the esc is the power steering the steering wheel will not move was in the back of my house

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving 45 mph, the driver side head lamp and passenger side high and low beam blinker lights failed without warning. the lights were replaced, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

When i come to a complete stop while driving in the city, i felt a small jerking to the left in the steering wheel. this started on friday february 3, 2017 between driving from one work place to the other. there were no issues when driving it home. no issues noticed on saturday february 4th while running errands in the am hours. i did not notice any jerking in the steering wheel at all. later on that saturday night the power steering went out while backing out of a parking space at a restaurant. we traveled on the city streets home because it was almost a straight drive home from the restaurant. it was very hard for my husband to steer the car on the way home. there was no power assist at all. there has been several complaints on other malibu's with the same issue. not sure if i really want to drive my vehicle tomorrow for work with this issue. i do travel on the freeway in the mornings.

I was driving on the freeway and all of a sudden i lose power of steering. the power steering light came on and the esc light. totally freaked me out. i pulled over to the side of the freeway and turn the car off. when i restarted the car everything went back to normal until later that day. this has been happen for the last three day. soon as i start the car up and drive for a 3 miles then the power steering goes and if i stop and turn the car off and restart, it goes away for a moment and then comes bac. i don't think this is normal. this is happening at all different rate of speed.

After i start the car, the vehicle will chime as the dic displays "power steering" (usually accompanied by "service esc" and "svc tire monitor"). the electronic power steering will then completely give out making it very strenuous to use steering wheel to turn both in motion and stationary. this problem requires the car to be restarted multiple times in order for power steering to run and work smoothly again. power steering occasionally gives out during many trips (regardless of speed and distance), while successfully completing very few trips uninterrupted. i drive a 2010 chevy malibu with 140k miles on it - this has been pretty much my only problem thus far, but has now occurred everyday for about 4-5 days in a row.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving 65 mph approaching an exit ramp, a chime rang and a power steering indicator illuminated. in addition, the power steering assist failed and almost causing a crash. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor circuit needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) and was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 152,068.

Drivers side door will not unlock and will not open sometimes and will not close sometimes when opened. when it wont open it feels like the handles are not grabbing anything. the door jams are clear of any debris. when it wont shut it will sound like it did but will bounce open. the door opened on me while i was driving. this is very unsafe. the lock knobs move up and down when you unlock them but the door still will not open sometimes. this has been going on for 3 days. it will not open when the car is stationary and the door came open on me while driving on a city street. i did not hit any holes or bumps. *tr

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.

When driving the car at 40 mph all power steering would be lost, resulting in the "service esc" light to come on the dashboard. the only way to regain power steering would be to shut the car off completely and then turn it back on. i recently had the vehicle serviced and the problem was found to be the steering torque sensor. the fix cost me $500.

It is the power steering and it shuts off no warning, locks steering wheel up i’m not strong enough to turn it when it does. the esc light comes on and traction control goes off. it is triggered at times by cold weather but can cause an accident.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Started vehicle and the power steering stops working and the traction control light comes on and service esc message comes across the message center. when this occurs there is no power steering. this is dangerous! this vehicle is a 4 cylinder and has the electronic steering, not hydraulic steering. vehicle was stopped on driveway. searched some forums and other owners of this vehicle experienced the same issue, it appears that a faulty sensor in or near the steering column is the problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving, the contact’s nephew stopped at a stop sign and while attempting to make a right turn, the electrical power steering became inoperable. the contact stated that the failure was more evident while stopped or driving at a slow speed. the vehicle was driven back to the residence. an independent mechanic was contacted and informed the contact that the failure was due to the electronic stability control. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering assist and electronic stability control warning lights illuminated. the steering wheel ceased and the contact was unable to turn the steering wheel. on another occasion while driving and attempting to make a left turn, the steering ceased. the vehicle was turned off and restarted and operated as intended. the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. a dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact was informed that the warranty mileage was exceeded for the steering warranty repair. the failure mileage was 174,000.

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.

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the steering wheel was hard to turn and became inoperable without warning. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and the contact was informed that the warranty had expired. the failure mileage was 95,000.

Power steering lights up on dash and steering wheel locks. happens mostly with cold weather. while driving down a highway the steering locks. i have to stop and restart car in the middle of the road. also. after being parked. when the car gets to a cold temperature the steering wheel will lock up.

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.

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.

Lost power steering when started the car when its cold

After recall service for power steering failure it's doing the same thing. power steering fails while driving . i have to shut the car off and restart to reset the issue.

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

Driving down the road about a 2 hour trip and all of a sudden the power steering went out and at first i could turn the car off then back on and it worked but only a few minute and the same night it went completely out and now it doesn’t work at all. it’s very hard to turn and it says service esc, also traction and did say power steering, it also says that esc is off.

Exterior brake lights come on & cruise control shuts off. when in motion.

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

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

My esc light comes on while driving and power steering locks up. so have to pull over and turn car off and back on and it goes away for a little bit then will come back on.

Ecslight come on and then you lose power steering and get a error saying power steering if you turn car off and make on it again light goes off and the power steering comes back car was on highway this as happened multiple time in the last two sats

It is a 2010 malibu ls. yesterday when i was closing the driver side door, it would not close all the way from the outside. i looked at the catch and the area midway on the door to see if anything was caught in it or looked like it was missing. i didnt see anything. i got in and shut the door and it closed, but when i tried to open it it would not open. i tried pushing the power lock button inside a few times locking and unlocking and it still does not open. when you pull the ltach on the inside it feels like it is not catching anything. i tried just using the key on the outside and the handle on the outside seems like it is not catching anything. the locks still go up and down, with and without using the remote. also i noticed that the radio stays on with the doors closed and no key in the ignition. the passanger side and rear doors work fine.

My car only has 95897 miles on it and theirs somethi g wrong with the engin transmission ... cars been well taken car of and when you climb hills it looses power and has a hard time climbing the hill.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving the vehicle, it lost power and shut off. an hour later the vehicle was able to restart, but shut off again after approximately three minutes. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clutch wave plates (3rd, 5th, and 10th) failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 40,006.

While driving down the highway in traffic, the transmission started to act like it was going into neutral, slipping shifts without power in the flow of traffic. with intermittent transmission power this caused a serious situation in traffic. i was luckily able to get out of traffic and limp it home. this transmission has 94,000 miles on it. i took the car to the chevrolet dealer, they took the transmission apart and the transmission suffered the 3-5-r wave plate failure, the plate has a flaw that causes it to break apart and just chew up your transmission, this part is a common failure that breaks and a full rebuild of the transmission is required. the mechanic told me this is an engineering flaw and the new parts that are used to rebuild the transmission are re-engineered to fix the problem. this is a 6t40 transmission, the bigger brother to this transmission the (6t70 and 6t75) has already been recalled for this engineering failure. chevy know about this failure but is not recalling the transmission and refuses to fix it. it cost me 2500 dollars and its a driving hazard when the transmission goes out in traffic. this is a documented failure and hazard and needs to be recalled.

Cruise control when engaged maintains the speed but when climbing a hill the rpm's won't shift the car and then once the car reaches the set speed it still won't shift . the set speed with cruise controls won't stay when decending down a hill but will increase with speed and won't maintain the speed you set it at. this is bad for the engin and transmission as when you de activate the cruise controls the car shifts gears .

On dec 9 2016 i was driving on hwy 169 in mn and my 2010 malibu displayed service esc than flashed power steering then esc off then i lost power steering and it has not regained even after all the restarts been couple weeks now still there searched the internet seems i am not the only one car has 180,000 miles but serviced regularly so yes i think this should be a recall. steering is pretty important when driving . any info pertaining to the malibu steering. *tr

While driving the vehicle my power steering stopped working at low speeds. this was as i was turning, so it caused quite a bit of panic. i thought this was a one-time issue, however 2 months later, i am driving to school and taking a turn when it happens again, once again this issue caused me to be in a unsafe situation, loss of power steering at low speeds. i am a female therefore cannot generate the effort needed to turn the wheel when the power steering goes out. i researched and found that the 2009 model year has a tsb on it, however my vehicle which has exactly the same symptoms does not. *tr

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.

Car door will go out. car door will not open and will be stuck closed. car was stationary. had to go out through the windows. could be very dangerous if you were in an emergency and couldn't exit veichle because the doors wouldn't open.

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.

Air bag need service

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

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.

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

The vehicle's electric power steer failed with no warning while my daughter was driving along a normal suburban road. this created a dangerously unsafe driving condition as she could barely turn the steering wheel. fortunately there was no tragedy that resulted, but the car is not safe to drive and we towed it to our home then to a gm store. this is a safety issue that should be recalled as it is well known problem within gm and public forums across. i was informed that gm has created a special policy #15356 to address this issue when i was at the gm store, extending the warranty, they said it was only to 150k miles & our vehicle has 159k miles so we weren't covered. i asked if there was any maintenance that we could have done to prevent this, there wasn't any procedure. further research has shown that there is no set mileage that this can occur due to the fact that is a faulty design & not normal wear and tear ! this really needs to be a recall due to the safety ramifications when the failure occurs and the steering becomes very difficult to operate creating a dangerous situation and is sure to the cause of accidents/ injury/etc. *tr

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.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering malfunctioned on the highway. the check power steering warning indicator illuminated when the failure occurred. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

2010 malibu with 108,xxx miles, headlights go out at various times, bulbs have been replaced and the issue continues. no help from dealer except offer to replace headlights again.

Driving to drop off kids at school had a odor of plastic and wire burning as soon as my child got of the vehicle drove off car shut off feet away from school when the odor and smoke started getting really nothing worked all power was off .got off right away notice the smoke coming from trunk could not open trunk with remote or button . once we got the trunk open inspected trunk area a fuse block and fuses were all melted and burnt. *tr

While driving about 30 mph on city street, chime rang and power steering cut out. car was still steerable without power assist, but became much more difficult at low speeds. sudden maneuver at slower speed would be nearly impossible. power steering came back on next time i started the car, but cut out again after a short time. i am aware that there are recalls for the exact same problem with the previous four model years of the same series of chevrolet malibus. the mileage on the car is about 48,000. clearly, the 2010 malibu needs to be recalled as well. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving various speeds, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the brake lights failed to illuminate. the brake lights activated after a few seconds. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where a technician found a damaged terminal behind the bcm. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 195,141. updated 01/06/2017*ct consumer stated same issue was addressed during recall- but issue re-occurred 2 years later. updated 7/6/18*jb *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, when the vehicle's timing chain began to make a rattling noise and jumped causing the vehicle to stall. the vehicle was towed and taken to the dealer. the dealer diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

While driving approx 35 mph, lost power steering. power steering warning message appeared, car very hard to maneuver. turned engine off and back on, power steering returned. power steering continues to shut off randomly at various speeds without warning. approx 98,800 miles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving various speeds, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. the failure mileage was 17,800.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to be restarted on the first attempt. the failure recurred and the vehicle failed to shift into gear. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission had a design flaw and needed to be rebuilt. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 109,673.

The 3rd brake light comes on and off.

After turning, powersteering cut off. the warning message "power steering- service esc" appeared. i turned the car off, turned it back on, and power steering was re engaged.

Drivers seat frame has broke in 2 places causing the seat to be unstable.

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......

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?

Was driving at about 30 mph when power steering gave out and i could hardly steer the vehicle.

The steering wheel locked preventing me from having control of the steering which resulted into me hitting the back of another vehicle causing a rollover accident on a city street and my car is totally damaged

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.

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.

My lights keep going out. as of now i dont have any headlights. and i keep having transmission kind of issues.

Transmission keeps going out

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

My driver seat is broke from the bottom of floor and my gas pedal stick and jump when i hit the gas pedal

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving and attempting a right turn, the power steering assist warning light illuminated. the contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle and the steering operated as intended. the failure recurred several days later. sterling mccall chevrolet (17800 north fwy, houston, tx 77090, 281-397-8600) was contacted and an appointment was scheduled. the failure recurred and the contact was unable to pay to have the vehicle towed to be diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 109,000.

While traveling vehicle will be running normally then it will show the power steering light giving a short warning, then the power steering will not be able to operate, have to pull over and restart the car.

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

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.

I got into a car accident on 04/08/2020 and the air bag didn’t deploy.

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.

My car steering wheel is hard to turn while in motion, turning, backing out and the steering wheel shakes and rattles as well while sitting still or moving it makes this rattle sound right before it gets tight. i have called chevrolet about the issue my mechanic looked to see if there was a recall on the car and there was. when i called chevrolet they stated that there wasn’t. i have also seen online myself that there is a recall and others are having the very same issue. the recall number is 14e044000 steering shaft.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Power steering has begun to fail. mileage at 106,000. generally happens at low speeds. all control is lost making it difficult/impossible to steer vehicle. major safety issue. issue is resolved with a restart, however sometimes it does come back almost immediately.

Within a year i have had to have the headlight bulbs in my 2010 chevi malibu replaced 7 times. that is insane! it is time consuming, expensive and unexceptional. the replacement is no easy fix as the bumper and wheel cover have to be removed to get access. this is extremely frustrating and needs a recall to fix this once for all.

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.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while her son was driving and attempting to stop, the steering wheel shook violently. the power steering warning light illuminated. the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to chuck nicholson inc located at (7190 ohio 39, millersburg, oh 44654), to be diagnosed which was still pending. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the extended warranty had expired. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

Power steering needs serviced. steering wheel shakes side to side. it can take multiple times to start it before it will work. driving down the road it goes out.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering ceased with the service esc warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering) to the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 141,000.

Power steering will randomly go out. i have to turn my vehicle off and turn it back on and then it works perfectly normal. when this happens i am moving and in the process of turning. it has happened once in january and once in march now. in january i took it to run a diagnostics on it right after and nothing came up.

I started my car after sitting on the driveway service esc light came on and had no power steering, this is the 2nd time in in 2 days. i was able to reset my car with my snapon modis scanner. this happened with no paower steering the previous day for my son

The power steering locks up and i loose power steering while driving making it very dangerous to drive. this keeps on happening and it says i do not have a recall but this is happening to my vehicle every day and i do not have more than one vehicle to drive.

Service esc light comes on and then you loose your steering

The steering wheel twitches even when the vehicle is not moving. a power steering error message comes across the display randomly on certain instances of starting the vehicle. when the message displays, the power steering fails altogether. turning the car off and starting it again re-establishes the power steering, however the twitching of the steering wheel continues. malibus of similar years have been recalled for the same problem.

Power steering going out. esc for off. it is then very difficult to steer the car. i have to pull over shut the engine off. wait a few minutes and turn the car back on. i have had this happen 4 times in a 3 mile drive.

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

I have a 2010 chevy malibu and the passenger headlight keeps going out. not burning out, but quits working! i changed the bulb about 5 times before i realized that it wasn’t burning out. all the other lights on that side work fine. a few times i could tap on the headlight assembly and it would come back on. i took it apart and found that the plastic connector was broken and shorted out, so i ordered a new wiring harness that goes from the ground wire split to the headlight assembly, put it together and it worked fine for 2 days and went out again. i took the front end off agian and unplugged the bulb and plugged it back in and it works fine again. i have checked all the wires and the ground screw and can’t find a problem. this continues to happen. i have also looked this up and a large number of people are having issues with this from 2009-2012 chevy malibu.

Power steering stops working while driving and dash display showing "esc power steering". next time i start car power steering works for a while however the steering wheel startstwitching/shaking by itself. power steering stops working while in motion and at other times upon start up.

Over a period of about a month, 2010 chevy malibu began losing power steering. i would turn off car to restart electrical system, it worked for a couple of weeks. then power steering went out completely. repair shop informed me of extended warranty for the car but unfortunately it expired 3 days after my problem occurred. loss of power steering happens when in motion, when starting car and when parked. shaking wheel.

I have to replace my headlights on my 2010 chevy malibu 3 times over the last 12 months. twice has been in the passenger side. when i see other 2009-2012 malibu. it looks as if they are having the same issue of the passenger side headloght being out

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that on several occasions the steering was difficult to tun in either direction. there were no warning lights illuminated. a dealer was not contacted and the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 131,000.

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.

Power steering off will appear on dash with each off light and traction control light off.

2010 chevy malibu has had constant issues with low beam light bulbs either burning out, harness wire issues, or bulbs working intermittent, i have paid to have bulbs replaced, harnesses replaced, and each time the fix will work for a few weeks or months. the last time the harnesses were replace was probably a year or two ago, but i am having the issues again. driving with a headlight out is illegal and gm is well aware of all of these issues and needs to issue a recall to found the root cause of all of these electric issues and fix the issue properly. prior this car had issues with the brake lights not working properly and that issue got resolved by a recall. gm needs to do a full inspection on the wiring and see what is causing the shorts, the fuses to blow, and worst of all the dangers of having exterior lights not to work properly. this is a huge risk and could result in a deadly accident if not researched and resolved properly

While driving the vehicle, (vehicle in motion), i suddenly lose power steering and the ability to control the vehicle safely. in some instances it has happened while attempting to make a turn or while on the highway as the highway comes to a bend. while at a stop sign/light, the steering wheel will begin to rattle or shake and makes noise.. this problem started approximately one month ago but has become more frequent this past week. at times if i pull over and turn the vehicle off for a short time then restart it, power steering is restored but sometimes only for a short period of time and then it goes out again. this has happened several times in one day. i have read that vehicles, same make and model, have been recalled for this “safety” issue but i have not received any notices regarding getting this issue fixed.

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.

I have a 2010 chevrolet malibu i have it since january of 2011. this issue has happened at least 8 times since i owe the car in different occations and the car in motion. today, february 17th, 2020 was the latest time it happened. it is very scary. the car while driving gives me these messages on the dashboard. service esc, esc off and power steering. the steering wheel locks and it is almost imposible to move it. everytime, i turn the emergency lights on, slow down and turn off the engine, put car in parking and when i thankfully i turn the engine on again and it works. but it is very scary and dangerous as the cars behind me, do not know what is going on and almost hit me.

Loss of power steering. this is a known problem affecting 2004 to 2010 chevy malibus. a recall has been issued for this vehicle up to 2008 model and yet my 2010 has the same problem. this is a very expensive repair and i would like to know why the 2009 and 2010 models were not included in this recall

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.

The passenger side low beam headlight has gone out 3 times in the past 2 years. the fuse was not blown any of the three times.

Power steering keeps going in and out. cant drive car very far at all. while driving.

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.

The passenger side low beam light stops working approximately every 6-8 weeks. i have owned the car for 6 months and have replaced the same bulb 4 times. i know i am not alone as the internet forums are filled with other malibu owners reporting the same issue.

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

Low beam headlights comes on and off. while attempting to drive at night the driver side light would not come on. the next morning it came on. a few days later the passenger side light would not come on. now both lights won't come on. i am only drive during daylight hours until they are replaced.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel ceased and vibrated, without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that there was a special coverage for the failure and told the contact to call the dealer. the vehicle was taken to the. kenny ross chevrolet buick gmc dealer, located at 11250 rte 30, irwin, pa 15642, where a diagnostic test was performed. the technician diagnosed that the steering column and the steering module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that in addition to the failures stated by the dealer, the torque sensor needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle exceeded 150,000 miles threshold and was no longer covered under the special coverage. the failure mileage was 179,028.

My steering goes out while driving almost caused a accident on a highay

Passenger low beam headlight was replaced 4 times. upon removal of the 4th headlight i noticed the wiring harness was melted. i replaced the wiring harness with a new one and now the low beam does not work at all. i just received a ticket last night from the police. a fix it ticket...and now i don't know how i am going to fix this.

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.

I have a 2010 chevy malibu and the passenger headlight keeps going out. not burning out, but quits working! i have gone to change the bulb and we realized that it wasn’t burnt out. all the other lights on that side work fine. we wiggles some wires and it would work again. a few times we could tap on the headlight assembly and it would come back on. so we put it together again and it worked fine for 2 weeks or so before it went out again.

Power steering failure at 80k miles. many,many posts on malibus with similar module failure, this should not happen and almost caused me to hit a pole. can you assist in getting me service under recall, that although may not apply to 2010 is quite obviously the same issue they had under recall? thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle vibrated abnormally and stalled. the esc, reduced engine power and the traction control lights were illuminated. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was taken to two different dealers, including the mcgrath auto dealer, located at 1548 collins rd ne, cedar rapids, ia 52402) where it was diagnosed that the power torque sensor needed to be replaced or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure the first time and referred the contact to the dealer at no charge. the manufacturer was not made aware of the recent failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Driving down the road and all the sudden the power steering goes out.

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

My break lights are reversed or just don't work sometimes. also my esc and power steering lights keep coming on and my power steering goes out every 10-15 miles causing me to have to try and pull off the road to restart my car and reset it. after having almost been in 12 accidents due to this process and reading up on several others having the same issues i believe in full this needs looked into.

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.

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.

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.

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

Driving and power steering icon and alert comes on with total loss of power steering. as with others complaints this is very scary when driving and hard to steer. this is a risk and hazard to those driving and their passengers. there needs to be something done or lawsuits will be filed as this is a repetitive issue in these vehicles. recall!!! this is ridiculous chevy.

For about 3 days i have been starting my car and receiving a message saying power steering esc we checked the fluids and their was power steering fluid in the car so i started it again and got the same message. i would have to start it at least 4 or 5 times for my car to reset and so i can drive it. i’ve never had this problem before yesterday while driving i lost control of my power steering on a main highway and my car cut completely off . i could of been dies and this is very dangerous i contacted the gm dealership and they spoke to me as if it wasn’t a big deal which i feel this is a very deal considering my daughter could have been i. the car with me. i see all the recalls for the same thing happening but they pulled up mine and said their is no recall for my car . it makes no since and i need answers

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.

Passenger airbag light keeps coming on. if i move passenger seat sometimes it goes off. 37,000 miles.

The low beam headlights keep going out. the bulbs are not burning out. it's something in the elecrical that's causing this. it's very dangerous to drive at night because both headlights have gone off all of a sudden while driving down the road. i believe this is a huge safety concern & chevy needs to figure out what's going on & have a fix for it. after reading on a bunch of forums, this is a huge problem with these vehicles. after getting the bulbs to work, they only work for about 2 weeks then go out again. this questionnaire wants me to put in a date that this happened but it happens all the time for the last 4 years, so i'll just put in the most recent date.

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 steering locks itself and there is loss of power steering while driving. happening very frequently now and a warning light flashes with esc sign. i am scared i might be at increased risk of accident. it happens 3 to 4 times while was driving and is happening with increasing frequency. i have to turn off the engine and restart it but again it happens after a few minutes.

My power steering has just stopped working. i can barely turn my car, i have a baby and my other children in the car with me and this is dangerous. i really need this fixed. i was traveling on the highway to my brothers house when it just stopped turning correctly.

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?

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

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.

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!

Passenger side headlights have repeatedly gone out for the 7 yrs i have owned this car. i have changed the headlights at least once every 3-4 months. i have searched forums/messageboards related to car problems and this is a widely known problem with this model. to make matters worse, the bumper needs to be removed to replace the light which i can not do myself and i have to take it to a servicing shop which is very expensive. here is a webpage dedicated to the issues. https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t32066_ds667897?sntemlid=3535135585#msg1032451

The passenger side low beam keeps going out, even after repeatedly replacing headlight. just yesterday, the driver side went out too so no low beams usable currently. my reading has brought me to the conclusion that in 2008-2012 chevy malibus, the daytime running lights are pulling voltage from the low beams which is increasing the amperage in the low beams which is causing overheating and therefore the bulbs and connectors to go out repeatedly.

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

My passenger side headlight wont stay on. when it died i went to replace it and it turned on so i went to put it back together and it turned off again, so i took it back a part. i went through that a few times before giving up

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.

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.

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.

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.

Both low beam headlights just quit working but the fuses are good and the headlights aren't a month old.

I was leaving a parking area when my steering wheel was immediately locked with the ecm "power steering." i turned off and on my vehicle and the steering wheel became usable again. thank goodness i was driving with zero vehicles nearby. this premature loss of steering control is a crash risk.

The high-mount brake light will light (and stay lit) without the brake being depressed. when the brake is depressed using normal force to slow the car, the light will go off. when the brake is depressed further as if to stop the vehicle, the light comes back on. this behavior is intermittent.

I had to replace the wiring harness for the headlight unit due to the low beam connector melting and now only 3 months later, both low beam connectors have melted leaving me with no headlights. this is a very common problem on these cars and a huge safety issue. both times this has happened, i was driving. once on city streets and twice on the interstate

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.

The passenger side low beam light has been replaced 5 times in a matter of 2 years goes out comes back on then off for a long period of time hit a bump and it may come back on but not all the time

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 🙏🏽🙏🏽

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.

Driving car, pressed on gas pedal, car will not move, had car towed to dealer, was informed i needed new transmmision, car only had 69,000 miles and warranty is expired!!!!

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.

Driving down the road my driver side tail light/brake light stops working randomly with bumpy roads. it goes out and will go back on usually within the next few bumps, and its not all the time.

Car noted power steering on the dash. went to all local machanics for them to say that it's a fuse that noone carries. every since i owned my malibu it has been random things that i as a buyer think chevy should have fixed. the rear tail light for example 6 out of 10 malibu third brake light is out why? it's a costly fix. but this with the steering is out of the blue and looks as if i'm not the only one looking at these youtube videos they are an issue.. thanks for your time

We were driving and smelled a strong oder. our eyes started to burn and we became nauseous and dizzy. when we arrived home we looked under the hood and saw a powerful gas seeping from the battery. i have a video of the gas coming from the adelco battery. *js

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.

Vehicle was in motion when power steering started shaking left to right but there were no warnings on the dash about power steering malfunctions. tires are new and at the proper air settings.

High mounted brake light failure (3rd brake light) - i found that there is a recall on this vehicle. i took the car in for recall repair this authorized chevy dealer: haley chevrolet located in: haley automotive group address: 12400 tennessee plaza, midlothian, va 23112 hours: open ⋅ closes 8pm phone: (804) 818-7660 ** when i picked up the vehicle i was not told that whatever work they did did not work. in fact, they pulled the car up to the pickup area, said nothing about their failure to repair the vehicle, did not tell me that the brale light was stillm not working, thereby leaving me with a car still broken and me at safety risk to drive a car with brake light not working, and in fact i got a warning ticket by the police for the 3rd brake light still beung out

My low beam lights keep going out. i have changed the bulbs 4 times now with oem bulbs and also the wiring harness. at first it was the driver's side only now it's both.

Passenger low beam socket burns out i’ve replaced the harness twicin last six months with a few new bulbs

I buy a bulb every other week or month for my headlights on the passenger side keeps going out

My air bag light keeps going off and coming on. my car wasn’t included in the recall that happened at the beginning of the year but i fill as though it should of been.

My drivers side low beam headlight keeps going out. it’ll come back on if you tap the headlight for so long and then i have to replace the bulb. upon researching it i found a lot of other mail i owners have this problem too. i’ve already replace the bulb 3 times this year (2019). if you hit a bump most of the time it’s going to go out or come back on depending on if it’s off or on.

The brake lights illuminate and stay on while driving when the brake pedal is not pressed. the brake lights turn off when the brake pedal is pressed. the car routinely displays "service esc" and " service traction" messages.

Hello, my car is having the issues described in recall number 13036, my brake lights turn on while not pressing the brake and sometimes when braking do not turn on at all. my vin # says that my car was not included however my car is experiencing the issues described. this all happens when the car is driving.

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.

Low beam on the passenger side is dim when it works and goes out often. sometimes it comes back on out of nowhere. it's been happening for the last 7 months. i've changed my bulb about 6 times in that time frame.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering malfunctioned while attempting to make a turn. the contact was barely able to drive the vehicle home. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 84,000.

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

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.

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.

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!

I have been having a problem with my car running really funny. sometimes it won't start. then at times it will start but if you put it in gear to drive. it goes very slow. this happen in 2016 before. i got a letter from gm to take it in to be fixed. when i take it in. my car resets. and the dealer tells me they can't fix it. the letter i received from gm is saying i have until 2020 to get it fixed. the first time it happened i had very low miles.

During driving, vehicle slips in/out/past 2nd gear (or no 2nd gear is available). no 6th gear available. happens constantly in city or highway traffic. there is a manufacturer recall (dtc p2714) on other 2010 chevrolet of the same model as well as several others for this same issue but the manufacturer states that the recall does not cover my vin.

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.

I was having an issue with my third brake light at first it would go on an off then somedays not work at all. in order for my vehicle to pass texas inspection it needs to work all the time. i went to the dealership today because there was a recall but the recall didn't not cover the repair because it was a faulty circuit board in the tail light itself the recall covered the bcm. i've seen alot of complaints about this issue that i had. it's a very expressive repair about $640. i would assume since it's a safety issue it should be recalled as well.

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.

Sometimes when i am driving or turning the car on, my power steering indication light comes on and the power steering goes completely out. once i cut the car off and back on, it will start working normal again. my steering wheel shakes when idling and makes a ticking noise. it says a recall similar to my issue was already repaired on the vehicle but i do not believe it was properly fixed.

The front passenger side air bag warning light keeps going off. purchased car used and i am not sure of the problem. i want to be sure that this is a saftey issue for someone in the front seat. no accident yet,but i have concerns. it is on going as to a certain date.

Ever since i have purchased this vehicle i have had nothing but problems with the headlights. the passenger side would constantly go out. everytime i hit a bump or would hit it. it would come back on. recently i replaced both bulbs. the passenger side has officially died. now the driver side is acting up. i have to hit basically every morning to turn it on before i go to work. while i am driving it will go out sporadically and come back on.

Feel circuit easy and processor camshaft position sensor exhaust camshaft position agitator circuit

I have been to many forums and many malibu owners are having the same issue i am with my car. a lot of money and many hours waisted on this issue. my right low beam head light keeps burning out. i changed the bulb, the entire headlight, and the wire harness, but the light keeps burning out. annoying issue! to be able to reach the headlight, you need to take off the front bumper. there is no other way around it. i also have my brake lights that come on by themselves. i can be driving with my foot off of the break and in my rear view i can see my break lights lit up. very unsafe. people think i am breaking when i am not. this is also an on going issues on malibu's made in and around 2010. please help!

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!!

I purchased my malibu from a friend who bought the car brand new. he told me they had the recall fixed. the problem came back last year, march of 2018, i called gm they said there wasn’t a recall and that the recall had been fixed. i said maybe so but the problem is back. i was told the only thing i could do was to take it to a chevy dealer and have them run diagnostics on it, which costs about $150 that i had to pay for. why when we know what the problem is?! i took it to a shop, june 2018, where they changed the brake pedal switch, i still had the problem. i took it back to the shop where the poor guy worked on it for 3 hours, trying to figure it out. he finally just cleaned and re-greased the plug and it has been fine up until yesterday, may 10,2019, and my problem is back. also, my third brake light works whenever it feels like it.

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.

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.

The door lock gets stuck. the doors will lock by themselves. if you are in the car when this happens you will get stuck in your car for hours or you will have to crawl threw the window to get out. you can use the key to unlock the door, the lock does show in the "upright" position showing that it is unlocked, but the latch in the door does not unhook. this has happened about a half a dozen times in the last year, you never know when its going to happen either making this awful situation even worse.

I have an issue with the passenger side low beam headlight. i keeps burning out. i have replaced twice within a month period. now i have to replace the wiring harness. please recall i'm tired of taking the whole bumper off to replace a bulb.

Steering wheel gets stuck when vehicle is on. it happened twice while trying to get out of my parking space.

When driving car air bag light has flashed on and off on three separate occasions each time as soon as steering wheel move position the light goes out there is a recall for the make and model year but my vin is not listed.

The steering wheel would twitch then it became very hard to turn while in motion. the power steering and esc off lights came on

While driving, the power steering failed and it was extremely difficult to turn the wheel at approxmatly 50 mph. contacted gm about this issue, since similar models of the same year, with different vin numbers, have been recalled for this same exact issue and they refused to consider repairing the vehicle, just because my vin number was not included in the recall, but the same faulty parts are in the car.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. when the vehicle was started, the steering wheel seized the contact stated that the failure occurred periodically. also, while driving various speeds, the steering wheel violently vibrated. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 200,000.

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.

The low beam headlights go out on this vehicle very often. i have had this car for 5 years and ive had to replace these bulbs several times. its not cheap to do this because you have to pull the bumper to reapir. when i talk to people they tell me this isnt normal.

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.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while pulling into the driveway, the vehicle could not be shifted into park. the contact had to engage the emergency brake in order for the vehicle to remain in park. in addition, the power trac control warning indicator illuminated. o'connor chevrolet buick gmc (199 riverside dr, augusta, me 04330) was contacted and stated that the vin was not included in a recall. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and the failure recurred. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v460000 (power train) and 14e044000 (steering), but the vin was not included. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

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…

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving various speeds, the steering wheel was difficult to turn left or right and "power steering drive with care" appeared on the instrument panel. the vehicle was towed to jim ellis chevrolet (5900 peachtree blvd, atlanta, ga 30341, (678) 534-7333), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. the failure mileage was 35,000.

Engine goes into reduced power mode after dash trouble lights show, service ecu, traction control errors and engine light comes on. severe safety threat when in reduced power mode. p1682 code dealer said it was knock sensor and wiring harness, did not resolve. needs to be addressed immediately. this all happens while either driving it or idle.

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!

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

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.

My 2010 chevy malibu has been having issues involving my headlights. i recently had them changed twice and now about a month and half later they are out again. every now and then i can tap on them and they will come on. i just checked this morning to see if they work and neither one of them will turn on. this issue needs to be recalled because i can't even drive at night at this point! i do not want a ticket and having my bulbs replaced every month is costly. everyone wants to charge 100+ to change the bulbs. if i knew i would be having this constent problem, i would have never bought a chevy!

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.

I put brand new rims and tires on the 2010 malibu and received an alignment. about 20 minutes later while driving on the highway my steering wheel locked up and my esc power steering lights came on! fortunately i was not injured.

Bought in february 2018 93 k miles jan of 2019 with 124 k on it replaced front tires and brakes and rotors immediately got in to test drive steering had a violent twitch. took it to have steering sensor recalibrated .. got in car zero electric steering.. unhooked battery.. hooked back up steering extremely lose with even worse twitch twitch started in park while running and has progressed to a twitch all the time while running.. by twitch i mean a violent left to right vibration of the steering wheel

Vehicle can shift from park to drive without brake being applied

Steering wheel is hard to turn and has a hesitation when turning

We purchased this malibu lt 2010 in september 2018, it had under 100,000 miles on it. a few days ago i was pulling out of the driveway & the power steering went out & the esc & powersteering warning lights came on. i shut the car off & turned it back on it was working fine until 3 days later. i was driving on the highway & it did it again powersteering went out & the esc & powersteering warning lights came on & its been doing it ever since. it had done it in mid turns, drivibg straight, any time it feels like it.i can feel in the steering when its about to do it. i feel like a pull a catch i would say. this was an extremely dangerous situation especially ehen you have teenage drivers in your household. i've foubd multiple online reports about this very problem ovet the past fee days as i have been researching.

The headlight (low beam) of my vehicle keep going out, i done changes it 3 times within a month. everyone that has the same car as me have been complaining about this as well. don’t know if it’s the wiring but it’s becoming a big problem

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.

I purchased this car in december 2018, it had 123,500 miles on it. this morning as my son was proceeding through a left turn through an intersection, the steering suddenly locked up, warning light "service ecs" came on, and he had no power steering! we turned the car off for about five minutes and restarted the engine, and everything was working again, so we were able to get it to a safe spot to park. this was a horribly dangerous situation that i've seen multiple online reports about today in my search for some answers.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel would not move after the vehicle was started. the contact turned the vehicle off and on, and the power steering returned to normal. a failure code regarding the power steering illuminated on the instrument panel. tom kelley chevrolet buick (1313 s 13th st, decatur, in 46733, (260) 724-8525) stated that there was an unknown recall regarding the power steering, but the vehicle exceeded the 150,000 mile limit. the manufacturer was notified and also mentioned the mileage limitation. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 177,000. *tt *tr

I've taken my car to get the driver side low beam light replaced 3 times in one year. come to find out the lights were not blowing out.. there is a shortage with the light plug. high beam is fine.. only the low beam keeps going out

I was driving and my power steering light came on the dashboard and the steering wheel became hard to maneuver. i turned off the vehicle and it was drivable, but again the steering wheel became hard to drive.

While driving the car through a intersection the car seemed to loose power. the car was able to only be moved when put into 2nd gear with the manual mode. reverse was gone. this happened all of a sudden with no issues to the transmission before hand.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving 20 mph in the snow, the contact crashed into a telephone pole. the air bags did not deploy. there were no injuries. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a junkyard. the manufacturer filed a claim for the contact and stated that the air bags should have deployed. the dealer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 120,000.

Power steering went out in the middle of driving

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.

Tamara recall. power steering failure, lost power steering down highway

I’ve had this car almost 3 years i’ve bought over 20 headlight bulbs for this car now at this present time i have no headlights i just changed them about 2 months ago this is really terrible and very expensive

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving various speeds, “power steering and service esc” displayed on the instrument panel and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. after turning the vehicle off and back on, the power steering operated normally. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 89,000.

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!

Headlight connection overheats making headlight go out. abs control locks brakes durring normal driving. rear brake lights engage while driving without pressing on brake.

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.

Head light continues to burn out every two years

Driving and my electric power steering went out causing the car hard to control . 2.4 fur cylinder chevy malibu 2010 the dashboard lit up power steering loss

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 50 mph, the steering lost power and the "power steering off" indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to dublin chevrolet gmc buick (478-246-4916, located at 2042 veterans blvd, dublin, ga 31021) where a diagnostic test was recommended. the test was not performed and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

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

The brakes lights stay on while driving and go off when the brake pedal is depressed. the traction control service alert comes on the dash also. concerned that numerous identical complaints found on the car complaints web site noting the dealers have no clue how to fix the issue. meanwhile, occupants are at risk of rear collision due to brake lights not coming on during braking.

Passenger side low beam headlight keeps going out. replaced bulb multiple times, 100/hr shop labor just to take off bumper to get to bulb. at this point a ticket would have been cheaper.

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.

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.

Power reduced engine, traction control,

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the electric power steering failed and the power steering warning indicator failed to illuminate. the contact also heard a clicking noise when the steering wheel was turned in either direction. the contact had to constantly maneuver the steering wheel, which was extremely tight when turning it in either direction. the dealer (ross downing chevrolet, 600 s morrison blvd, hammond, la 70403, 866-206-4720) indicated that the vehicle was serviced in 2014 per nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). since the vehicle was not included in any current recalls, the dealer did not offer to diagnose the vehicle. an independent repair facility replaced the power steering pump, but the clicking noise and steering wheel failures continued. the manufacturer issued one recall for this year, make, and model vehicle with 11 tsbs for the steering. the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 143,497.

Takata recall. my passenger headlights on the low beam setting keep going out. i changed my lightbulb two months ago and it has already gone out. i saw that it went out a few weeks ago but when i was going to get someone to change it, thinking the the shop gave me a bad bulb, the headlight came back on. the same thing happened last week also the light was out and i hit a bump in the road and i heard my car click like the lights were coming on when i stopped i noticed both low beam lights were on again. currently my passenger low beam headlight is not working, all other lights are working fine

The headlights keep going out. i have replaced the passenger low beam head light 3 times and it is out again. with the way the car is made and having to remove the front of the car to change the light is getting very expensive and inconveniencing.

The stop lamps come on all by themself, if the lamps are illuminated they will turn off when the brake pedal is pressed. this also affects the traction controls and stability control, the warning light illuminates on the instrument panel. also cruise control becomes inoperative. gm has acknowledged this and has an extended warranty for this problem. however they’ve capped it at 150,000 miles which puts me out of warranty. when i spoke to gm they admitted this and said because i wasn’t the original owner i wouldn’t be notified. they don’t want to help!

Headlight low beams continue to go out. not burning out but going out prematurely. have to be changed at least once a month.

Have a 2010 malibu with approximately 112,000 miles on it. car is well maintained and has had regular maintenance / vehicle inspections (including a week prior to incident). i was out running errands and had stopped at a stop light. a few minutes later as i was turning on to the highway, the car jolted forward and then refused to accelerate. fortunately, i was able to maneuver it over to the side of the highway without any problems. car could not be driven and had to be towed to my mechanic and it was determined that my transmission was shot and would need to be replaced. very costly repair that needed to be done as it is my only vehicle. seems to be an issue with 2010 malibus that needs to be addressed!!!

Headlight bulbs keep burning out and random. paid $432 to chevrolet dealership to fix problem and it is still occuring.

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!!!

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving at an unknown speed, the passenger side headlight failed to illuminate without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while making a left turn at a green light, another vehicle struck the contact's vehicle on the passenger side. as a result, the contact's vehicle struck a pole on the driver’s side. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the contact sustained head and neck injuries the required medical attention. the vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed destroyed. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

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.

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.

I think the malibu has the same problem as the corvettes had the light has done went out 8 times since my husband got the car in march and he has to take the wheel off and the placsic under pinning by the wheel off and unconnect the head light and connect it again and it comes back on. and sometimes if he just smacks the light it will start working again but not always it's the low beam on the passenger side i have seen this problem with many years of the years of this model car but hears what i think the problem is like i said that the corvettes had electrical center” under the hood that may expand due to the extreme engine heat and when this electrical connection expands and contracts over and over, it is prone to breaking. when that happens, the low beam headlights will fail to function. i would imagine that the fix involves adding some sort of heat insulation to this electrical center to either protect the whole unit from the heat or to prevent the consistent expansion under high temperatures. so can y'all please look in to it for the safety of my family and we don't want no tickets and it's annoying taking it a part bc it won't work

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving 65 mph, the esc warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to suburban chevrolet (12475 plaza drive, eden prairie, mn 55344) where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was approximately 99,000. *tt

I purchased this car in september 2016 and not more than two days of owning it my esc lights disabled and my brake lights were stuck on, i brought it into the dealership and they replaced the break pedal sensor, and the lights came on again, i brought it in again and they once again replaced the sensor, this problem has yet to be fixed almost two years later, the esc constantly disables and the brake lights come on and stay stuck i am lucky i have not been in an accident. the dealership i bought it from have failed on several occasions to fix this problem. now they are telling me i will have to pay for a problem that they never actually fixed. i will be driving and my check traction light will come on and my esc light will say off. you can see by the attached document i originally reported this problem on 9/26/2016, i purchased the car september 24, 2016... two days later and this issue started occurring and now two years later and it is still not fixed.

May 4th 2018 i was driving and steering wheel started to shake and tighten up, i pulled over and put on hazard lights , it felt if i had a flat tire , power steering light came on, i shut car off that turned back on proceeded to pull on to highway and car seemed fine again , i am scared to drive.

Power steering completely goes out

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.

Air bag light goes on and off. when off and i hit a bump it turns back on. i have children and i am scared of an emergency it will not function.

So i'm putting the car in park the driver side door would not unlock you can't use the key fob you also can't use it inside handle to open it or the outside and it'll stay lost 4 days and then unlock itself it'll be okay for a few days and then the same thing happens all over again this is a safety issue if you can't get out of your car in a hurry when there is an accident or you need to to me this is a safety issue you never know when it's going to happen it can be working fine you can go into the store you can come out you can't get in the car or you can get in the car to come home and i can't get out of the car yes i bought my car used from tregembo motors and of course that part's not under warranty i've looked at all the reviews this is a been a known problem for years and gm is aware of it they need to fix it this isn't the first time i've been locked in or out of my car this has been going on for over a month

Service esc and service traction lights on. brake lights on when not pushing brake, then off when pushing brake. while driving and while stationary

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.

I left my driveway early in the morning. after going down my residential street, i went to turn my car to the left and the power steering went out. on my dash the meassage "esc service power steering appeared". after turning my car off for a few seconds, i turned the car back on and the power steering was back to normal, and the message was gone from my dash. after doing some research i see there has been a recall on the chevrolet malibu for this problem, however my car's vin is not included in it even though it is having the same problem with power steering.

The head light low beam keeps blowing something needs to be done it cost too much money to keep replacing and it is a very common complaint if u google it with the low beam head light keeps shorting out or whatever it's doing it's a safety issue and a it's a problem bc people can get pulled over and it's not fair too the people buy this cars and not knowing about this chevy needs too own up it's cost people alot of money that some people don't have to keep spending on there mistake and it could cause a fire and people have kids. *tt

"service airbag" dashboard warning light goes on and off intermittently both when car is at rest or in motion, especially when the car goes over a bump or pothole.

We got this 2010 malibu about a month ago. on april 12, 2010 i had a sudden loss of power steering while driving on high way 9. i pulled over on the shoulder and turned it off and waited about 25 minutes and when i started the engine it goes back to normal. few days ago we had the same problem while exiting the freeway. again, we had to park it on the shoulder and when we turned it off and turned it back on it would go back to normal. we took it to the closest shop and the mechanics there checked it and found nothing wrong with it. they said all chevys with traction control are like that, especially when it's pouring rain or when it's too cold, and i believe they were telling the truth because i usually have all these esc/traction and steering wheel warning lights only when it's raiining or too cold. please help us as we have kids and don't want to take the risk. thanks!

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact received a notice regarding the wiring connector for the side air bags. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be repaired or diagnosed. the manufacturer stated that if a related warning indicator illuminated, then the vehicle would be serviced per the “special coverage program”. in addition, if there was no warning indicator illumination related to the failure, the contact would be responsible for the diagnostic fees to determine if the vehicle had a potential failure related to the “special coverage program”. the contact had not experienced a failure, but was concerned for his safety and the potential of a failure.

Power steering issue started in december 2017 to present. when i would start my car it was hard to turn the steering wheel this has happen 34 times i had to turn the car off then restart the car problem went a away 4 times while driving on down the street and highway the power steering would go out. have to stop turn the car off. restart the car. chevy on january 26, 2018 i have call about this problem they have told me there is a recall the number is 15356 corporate office told me to take it to a dealer see if a code shows up if the problem goes away. and no code there is nothing they can do about it. i have told them anything happens i will hold them responsible. i have taken my car to the dealer they ran a test told me no code came up.the last time was not good. on april 25 2018 i have to start my car 3 times do to the steering wheel was hard to turn message came up saying service esc then esc is off. when leave from the place i was at the same thing happen again. but while driving on the street the power steering went out had to come to a stop. turn the car off, and on so i could drive home. this 2 times on the same night. mileage was around 89,000 not sure

Brake lights staying on, repaired 5 times, a lot of sensor problems with this car!

At random occasions, the front door latches will not work. last november, the front passenger door did not open even after attempting to open it manually and using the power door lock switch. this morning, i had two issues with the driver door. first, it would not shut until after i used the button to manually lock the door ("used" meaning i pulled it up and pushed it down several times in quick succession). then, after i parked my car, the driver door would not open until after pushing the button up and down several times, using the remote a couple times, rolling the window up and down, and pushing the button up and down again. i wonder if humidity and/or moisture may be affecting the doors' ability to function, as it had rained and/or snowed on both occasions; however, the weather has not affected the doors on other cars i have used to such an extent. the issue with doors not opening/shutting as expected has been documented by other 2008-12 malibu owners on various websites and should be investigated immediately.

Passenger side head light has went out four times in the last 12-months.

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.

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.

While driving on city streets my steering would go out and it felt like i had no control of the steering. once i try to break the steering feels really out of control. i take it to the dealership and they put it on the diagnostic machine and find nothing. this has happened 3 times with the most recent 3 weeks ago. then it drives fine. fyi my ecm light would come on and i would take it to the dealership and they would just reset the computer and say it was a malfunction because they couldn’t find anything wrong. three weeks ago when this happened i was close to a repair shop and they informed me there wa a recall on certain 2010 models and of course not mine and it’s happening to me and it is very frightening.

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.

Hard turning steering wheel steering wheel shakes

I lost power steering in car the rack and pinion steering and the electric power steering module failed on my car . this happened on the city street driving. this hff as not been included in the recall issues 14e044000 7/24/14 steering component , 14v252000 5/14/2014 electrical system warning.

When i turn my car on, a message pops up saying "power steering" and my steering wheel locks up (car is stationary at the time since i'm turning it on). i am unable to turn the steering wheel at all making my car undriveable. i have to turn my car on and off about 3-5 times before the steering wheel "unlocks" itself and i'm able to move the steering wheel again. while i'm driving through the highway, city streets and also when my car is in parked the steering wheel seems to do some kind of glitching movement by tightening the steering wheel for about half a second, luckily it hasn't interfered with my driving (at least not yet). when the steering wheel glitches there's a tighting feeling the steering wheel gets and shakes when it happens. each time it does that it last about half second or so, but it happens multiple times back to back so the whole thing last a few seconds. the "glitching/tightening" also happens when i'm stopped at a red light or stop sign, also the moment the steering wheel starts to glitch/tighten up i can feel something on the brake pedal as well. it feels as if the glitch runs through the steering wheel and down through the brake pedal. i haven't had any issues with my brakes yet. but this issue with my steering wheel is getting worse with each passing day the steering wheel tightens up more and more and while i'm driving those "glitches/tightening" are becoming more frequent and stronger too

Eps going out while driving down the road

Power steering has gone out in the car, getting esc repair light and power steering lights on the console. extremely difficult to turn, especially at low speeds. occured while driving in the city.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving various speeds, the steering seized and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact had to restart the vehicle for it to operate normally. east pat o'brien chevrolet (2810 bishop rd, willoughby hills, oh 44092, (440) 348-0553) was informed of the failure, but did not diagnose or repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 85,000.

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.

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..

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle was unable to properly change gears when needed. byford chevrolet buick gmc (7755 us-81, duncan, ok 73533, 1-(888) 397-6541) was contacted. an independent mechanic diagnosed that the transmission assembly needed to be replaced. the manufacturer issued 54 tsbs for the power train, but no recall was issued. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v460000 (power train). the manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

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.

I was driving when all of a sudden the steering went out. it says esc and power steering on my dash.

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.

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.

Lost steering power while trying to park car. steering would not turn was very hard to turn the wheel manually. also now told - my steering column now need to be replaced. was parking in front of the home in city, putting car in reverse and then moving forward.

Brake lamp recall for these models do not work. i noticed the issue recently while driving home from work at around 55 mph at night. my brake lights are on, while my foot is off of the brake pedal. when i place my foot on the brakes, the brake lights go off. this is a serious driving hazard. i’ve taken the car to get the recall handled, but noticed this morning, that my brake lights are still illuminating when my foot is off the brake pedal.

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.

Takata recall my 2010 chevy malibu was in park and turned off. turned on the car put it in drive and drive tondrive forward and the car wouldn’t move. it sounds like it’s accelerating but the car won’t move at all. put car in park and it will reverse fine. goes into park and works in neutral. anytime i try to go forward the car won’t go anywhere. it’s not making any sounds everything sounds normal. i have been told i need a new transmission by a couple different car shops and that the trasmossion cooling pipe is broken by chevy.

Takata recall. the code p4096 keeps popping up even after i unhooked the battery. i couldn't find out what the specific issue is.

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).

While driving 50mph on a state highway, power steering failed. service esc and power steering alerts displayed 2/19/19. dealer identified steering wheel torque sensor and steering wheel position sensor out of calibration. technician re-calibrated sensors. approximately 2 hours after picking up the vehicle 2/20/19 the power steering failed again. this is a serious safety issue that has the potential of serious bodily harm.

Service esc error message and then power steering message began flashing and i couldn't turn the wheel. steering goes into manual mode and i am unable to move my steering wheel. this happens many times while i was driving, i had to pull over, place it in park, turn it off, then restart the car. i have to do this about every 5 to 15 minutes. this always happens while car is in motion

After driving for a few miles it won’t let me accelerate and vehicle starts shaking. it first happened on the freeway and i was able to exit without an accident. right after acceleration wouldn’t work engine power low, service traction popped up. once i put the car in park it shakes. i turn off car for about 3 minutes and then it back on and it drives but happens again within 5 minutes

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.

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.

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 !

Driving to work and out of nowhere dash starts dinging and flashes “service esc” the. “power steering” and steering gets stiff (no power steering). luckily it was just me in the car and not with my 3 and 5 year old and also not on highway when it happened. my car has 157k miles and just found out that there was a gm extended coverage on it up to 150k miles for this particular issue and was not aware. i’m over the 150k miles now so i’m stuck with the repair but thankfully no one was hurt. this is a major safety issue gm!!

Door locks not working right , people inside vehicle unable to exit unless they climb out the windows as doors seem to unlock but wont open from inside or outside the vehicle . this is a issue because in the event of the crash you wouldn't be able to open the doors to escape . dealership says my car is fine but i have to climb in and out of the window each day for work .

While driving the esc, traction and power steering lights came on and then the power steering went out. for a short time i could stop, turn the car off and it would work again . now there is no power steering and of course all the lights are still on. this year model was listed as one of the recalls for the power steering but not my vin number. i have had this car in the shop for a recall on the lighting system that was faulty which in the recall it did say that it could cause the power steering to go out as well as the esc and traction. the chev dealership said that this was not correct. the estimate i was given was about $1500.00 to fix the problem.

I have been having trouble with the electric power steering in my 2010 malibu. it happens while i am driving and i cannot move my vehicle at all. i have to place my hazards on in the middle of any type of roadway and shut my vehicle off and turn it back on. sometimes the problem continues, of i'm lucky it'll reset and not happen for a few days. this has happened more than 30 times now.

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

After replacing a leaking valve cover gasket, i took it for a test drive, after approximately 17 miles, without any warning the engine ceased on me, it died out and had to be towed back to my place

Headlights keep going out.

While driving on the freeway, i felt a jump as if i had gone over a bump. the vehicle began to hesitate and started to loose speed. i was able to move to the side and braked to a complete stop. i placed the shift to parking and shift it to drive as i press on gas paddle the vehicle jumped again and was driving as if on the neutral position and the speed wouldn't advance. i shifted once again, and it vehicle jumped again. i googled and it mentioned the shift cable tab could be broken. i looked under the hood and checked the shift cable and there was no tab. mechanic replaced the bushing and it failed once again. vehicle is currently un-drivable. i read that gm was recalling this type of problem with 2008-2010 malibu. i've got images and invoice but having trouble uploading at this time.

I have service esc light (electronic stability control) and power steering lights that just recently came on in my 2010 chevy malibu. i have called gm and they refuse to fix the issue because it supposedly isn't under my vin number [xxx], even though my car is experiencing the same issue as listed in the recalls. i have visited numerous sites from people who have 2010 malibu's and have had the same issue with them refusing to fix the issue because it again supposedly wasn't listed under their vin. i will be getting a lawyer and if my car causes me to get into an accident i have given all information to go forward with a lawsuit. this is absolutely unacceptable and i will never buy another car from gm!!!!!!!! now i have to pay out of pocket and i have no idea what it will cost me!!!! i don't know why i am even bothering to write this complaint because nothing will be done!!! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Power steering warning comes on. esc. traction steering is stiff to turn is hard.

2010 chevrolet malibu power steering shimmy started yesterday. today power steering quit. after restart power steering works with hands off shimmy again.

Fist occurred approx. 4yrs ago the steering will lock while car is in motion traction light pops on and steering will lock cannot move the only recourse is to place in park, turn off and back on to free steering. i reported to maundy chevrolet dealership i was there is not a check engine light on so there is nothing that can be done. this continue to happen throughout the 4yrs maybe twice a year until ending of 2017 when it became more consistent. after march of 2018 after it happened 3 time within that month, once with my granddaughter in the car, i took my vehicle to pep boys for a tune up {please note preventance maintenence work is being constantly done all this while } spoke to the electrician that was performing the tune up, and explained what the issue was, he did preformed a tune up and ran a diagnose and found a c0561 code in the system. he advise me to return to the dealership with this information which i did, along with the paperwork from pep boys. ironically despite the check engine light not being on mundy chevrolet " found the issue" which amounted to $1400.00 in repair work. { again please note i have been taken my car into the dealership to have varying maintenance work done} i contacted gm, i was assigned a case number and a senior case advisor by the name of destiny, despite several calls and voice mail, i am yet to receive a call from destiny. gm has shown no interest in an issue that is life threating. imagine your steering basically going "dead" while the car is in motion. i am lucky to still be alive. this has happen on city street, while in motion particularly on turns.

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.

I got the car in 2015 and from that i have had problem with the steering light coming on and shutting off the power steering which my wife was driving and she lost control of the car and almost ran into a pole. this has happened more than one time and when she turn off the car, it works again but then happens again. i have more problems with the headlights going out over and over and the socket being burned out and have to replace them as well now my radio has power but doesn't come on, after it was just working. i can't hear any door chimes or turn signal signs. it like a problem after a problem with the electrical components in this car. i am buy this car but we don't even feel safe to drive it. it has only 79000 miles but the problems started happening around 50,000 miles and when i got the car it had 43,000 miles i believe.

Sometimes when i start the car the power steering sign will be on the dash, it will also say service the esc =. there will be no power steering. i can turn off for awhile and re start and the problem will go away. there is also a shacking in steering wheel while i'm in park or stopped at a light

While driving on an interstate i lost all power steering. the powering steering light came on and i had to try to move over to the shoulder which was very difficult. very hard to turn the steering wheel without power steering. i'm just glad i was driving and not my wife. this happened more than once. after shutting off the car it went back to normal but would happen more often over time. i always knew the car had steering issues but always thought it was just the tires . finally when the wheel would just shake while in park i did some research and found out this is a major recall in many general motors cars which include every model year malibu except the 2010. for some reason the 2010 model there is only a special coverage warranty, not a recall. gm admits there is a major defect with the power steering recall on all these cars but for some reason didn't recall the 2010 model. they only did the special coverage bulletin. if you are over 150,000 miles or 10 years your out of luck. you put your life on the line driving it. since they put the special coverage on it they are admitting it has the faulty parts in the cars. unexceptable . all cars that they know have these problem parts need to be taken off the road .

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.

Front passenger headlight has gone out again. this bulb has been replaced numerous times. in reviewing several different websites, this problem is reported repeatedly, even with comments of gm mechanic stating there is an issue with the harness but gm is not recalling it. i pray that a child never runs out into the street and gets hit by a car as a result of the driver not being able to see on the right hand side of their car because gm does not want to pay to fix this known issue with the harness and the constant complaints they are aware. .

My vehicle has been giving me issues for the past month or two with the ecs traction light that keeps coming on . i have had it in the shop on and off and they keep replacing sensors and nothing helps. it almost feels like the engine is missing when the light comes. on. the car acts like it is in slow motion and it cut off on me stopped at a redlight. nothing would turn on i was almost hit by cars that were coming behind me. nothing came on at all no lights it would not turn over. apparently all malibu's are having this same issue since 2005 models up to 2015 models. it appears it is the cam line that needs to be replaced mine is broken and the wires are frayed according to the code that is being put out. this should have become a recall for all of these malibu's. a life or really bad accident could occur. i was told that chevrolet does not know how to fix this that is why there is no recall. to repair this if it is repairable could be in the thousands of dollars. i wont pay it i will trade my car in for a foreign vehicle. i have always been a chevrolet person but not anymore. i feel let down that no one is listening and this is a safety issue. thank you

Takata recall. when car is running i have steering failure. hard to turn the steering wheel. almost had an accident. alarm sounds and on dash it says power steering and esc off and service esc.

For the last three days my 2010 malibu is experiencing a problem with the steering. every time i turn my car on it says service esc and my steering is super hard to work with. i can’t steer my car at all. i have to shut my car off and reset the engine until the service esc goes away. i was driving home from work today and it went off while i was driving and i couldn’t steer my car at all. i had to pull over which was tough because there was some traffic. i’ve been looking all over online and most people say there is a recall for the steering column but my car’s vin isn’t popping up for any of the recalls. which is crazy because my car is doing the same stuff the people who got it fixed for free.

The car was working fine until one morningi got a message as i was driving up a hill that the engine power was reduced and the esc was active. the car began to shake and would not accelerate over 20mph

"takata recall while driving on a city street my steering locked up and light came on the steering would not work

Complete loss of power steering , while drivng , steering wheel constantly shaking by itself. also replacing headlights an brake lights every couple months.

My 2010 malibu headlights were replaced five times in a year. i paid over 1000.00 just to have a 15.00 light bulb replaced. something is happening because it occurs only on the passenger side only. there should be some type of recall or reimbursement. as of today. i can not afford to spend 200.00 just to go out again in a week. i am driving with one light because i refuse to fix it until gm do something about this problem. this is insane and something needs to get done immediately.

I was driving down the road and the power steering light came on along with esc, and service esc. i could not steer my car as usual. i shut off the car and when i started it back up it was fine.

While driving on busy highway the power steering light and esc light comes on and there was loss of power steering. it became very hard for my daughter to turn the wheel. after stopping and turning off engine, she restarted and got the power steering back but the steering wheel vibrated and moved on it’s own. later that week the power steering went out while driving down the highway and it has not come back. i’m thankful she wasn’t hurt and the numbers of the exact same complaint on this car is getting ridiculous. the manufacturers need to step up and do the right thing.

I have change the lights on my wife's malibu 4 times in the past 2 years i believe there may be a problem or defected harness. after talking to other owners they have the same issues. the mechanic that replaced the light said he believes he changed several lights on malibu and they continue to go out. he believes chevy has an harness problem

I was driving in my neighborhood, when suddenly, my power steering failed. i had to use a great deal more effort to steer the car to avoid parked cars, as well oncoming traffic. i had a couple near misses, but made it to my driveway. since, i have had the same power steering fail 4 times while driving in neighborhood and on the highway each timehighway. fortunately, i avoided contact with other cars while moving, but only due to my experienced driving. if my kids were driving this car, they would have had an accident! now, i learned gm had an effective recall for my model, but for earlier years up through 2009. hence, they have closed said recall and left me with nary an option. i am turning to you to see if a renewed recall can be reopened!

July 2015, driving down the highway at 70 miles an hour, steering locked up on me and had to power the vehicle off the road with the dash saying, "esc power steering". in between starts, the wheel unlocked and the dash message was gone. i stopped at a gm agent and was told they could only help if it was still showing on the dash. this problem coupled with a constant twitching occurred over 10 times in 3 years; and in january 2018 while driving to work on the highway it locked up and the power steering is since gone, and the twitching is scary worse. the car is currently parked as the wheel will not turn. this problem is going to kill someone if not fixed soon. i am glad i get to live another day to share my experience.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. on several occasions, after the vehicle was started, the service power steering and the esc off indicators illuminated. afterwards, a complete loss of power steering ability caused the steering wheel to seize. on multiple occasions, the contact had to shut the vehicle off to reset the engine. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 182,000.

Chevrolet malibu 2010 4 cylinder electric power steering having intermittent power steering issues both while stationary and moving in other words at times during startup it will be functional and sometimes non-functional same while moving. supposedly this vehicle is not part of a power steering recall that was issued in 2014 although it appears to have the same mechanical issues. no correlation to speed steering or any other notable variable that i could see.

There are alerts about the power steering and the service esc on the dash when i turn on the car. sometimes when i start the car the steering wheel shakes and jerks, without my control. this affects my driving abilities and is a clear danger. the steering wheel shakes the most when i am stopped, but it shakes the entire time i am driving the vehicle. the other times i start the car, the power steering alerts come on and there is no power steering and i have to steer manually. this problem started slowly; originally the wheel shook but not as violently as it does now. over the past couple weeks it has gotten worse, and recently the power steering has gone out when i've started. before i could just restart my car and the power steering would work, but now the more i restart the car the less likely the steering will work properly. this problem started in january but intensified in march.

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.

Power steering warning indicator and other indication on hard. manual says contact dealer. dealer says this vin not in recall which was issued.

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.

First of all i am a musician and this car has cut my fingers badly on several occasions. once i was at an audition and blood was everywhere. you know about this problem cause the web says you have received many many many complaints. listen if the chrome tape on door handles inside and out peels and cuts them don’t allow auto makers to use it please! when you arrive in full dress a suit or nice clothes and you open your drivers door or passenger and the tape slices your finger like a meat slicer and blood is everywhere. i was set to play music tonight and now i can’t. i am extremely upset why let them keep using a product that people keep complaining to you about?

On my 2010 chevrolet malibu my power steering went out. loss of power steering almost died on the interstate while driving at night .

Power steering warning is come on when try to start car . not safety to drive .what to do???

Vehicle's steering wheel locked up while driving down the highway.engine light came on.had to shut the car off and restart before i went into the ditch or had a head on collision with another car.upon restarting the engine the light went off and the steering wheel worked again.now it moves on its own and makes a noise.i'm afraid it's going to happen again.and i'm fed up with this car and the recall notes i've been reading about your company.

Takata recall while pulling out of a parking space my power steering went out. almost hit another car.

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.

I was driving on the highway when esc light came on and completely lost power steering on the highway where there was snow and ice. had to pull of to the side of the road almost getting into an accident.

Esc light comes on and off and the steering wheel locks

Periodically, upon initial switch-on, power steering / esc control error messages flash and power steering is inoperative (very difficult to turn). switching off ignition and restarting usually clears the problem. in addition, while idling (stop light) the steering wheel pulses or vibrates slowly with no hands on the wheel. this seems to be getting worse with time; and has occasionally happened while the car was driving. taking for repair tomorrow.

Steering power shows in my car, loosing the control of my wheel

Stiff steering; will not turn.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving 60 mph, the contact noticed that the steering wheel was difficult to turn and the traction power indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact pulled the vehicle over, turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the power steering began to operate normally. the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. the dealer was contacted (kendall auto mall, 15700 idaho center blvd, nampa, id 83687) and stated that no recalls were associated with the vehicle; however, the vin search revealed one recall for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, vehicle speed control, hydraulic); however, the parts were not available. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 80,000. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. there were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission failed. the dealer (chevrolet 21, 1100 hellertown rd, bethlehem, pa 18015) was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 71,694. *js

Codes: b0014, b0021 abs wiring harness light illuminating "service air bag"

2010 chevrolet malibu transmission stopped working while driving on a main road. 93,000-95,000 miles on the vehicle. driving and the car stopped shifting into gear, and will not reverse. car is unsafe and unable to drive.

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

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving 60 mph, the power steering was difficult to turn left or right. in addition, the traction control warning indicator illuminated and an abnormal beeping noise was heard. the contact called the local dealer (mark chevrolet, 33200 michigan ave, wayne, mi 48184, (734) 307-0785) where a service appointment was scheduled. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 8-4878315976. the contact was informed about a special warranty and referred the contact to nhtsa. the failure mileage was 120,000. the vin was not available.

Just bought a used 2010 malibu with 2.4l engine for my teenage daughter. after several days, when trying to teach her parallel parking, the steering began locking up and steering system warning is displayed. when it locks up, the wheel cannot be moved at all, regardless of vehicle speed. steering control only returns after shutting the engine down, waiting a few seconds, then starting it back up. the car has done this several times over the last week. it hasn't happened on the highway yet, but after checking into this online, i find that it is a very common complaint with the electric power steering system installed on this and other gm vehicles. i also found that it reportedly happens on highway, and when it does, the steering wheel is locked in whatever position it was in when the problem occurred, leaving the driver absolutely no control of the vehicle. needless to say, this is a very dangerous situation, and i find it very hard to believe that a recall has not been issued in regards to this. it has reportedly been a common complaint with the malibu with 2.4l engine for several years. if there is not currently a federal investigation in progress regarding this complaint, there needs to be asap. i'm thinking right now that i shouldn't let my daughter drive the car. it's scary.

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.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving at an unknown speed, the rear brake lights remained illuminated. when the brake pedal was pressed, the rear brake lights would shut off and not illuminate. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer (coggin chevrolet, 10880 philips hwy, jacksonville, fl) where the battery pack control module was replaced, but the failure continued. the manufacturer was also notified of the failure. the contact indicated that the vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (exterior lighting:brake lights) in 2014 for the same failure, but the failure recurred. the failure mileage was 99,000.

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.

Power steering lights shower. the wheel stared to shakes and the wheel lose control

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while attempting to drive the vehicle, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the contact also stated that the vehicle jerked left to right. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

While driving esc light came on power steering issue displayed and power steering failed. stopped and turned car off; upon restart no issue.

Passenger low beam headlight keeps going out. i have replaced it 3 times this year already. driving at night with 1 low beam working is dangerous.

My power steering stopped working while driving. the steering got really heavy, and trying to turn the wheel felt notchy, like the power steering motor was fighting me. i was pulling into a parking lot when this happened. a triangle shaped yellow warning light came up. i think the warning message below it was esc traction or something like that. after turning off the car and letting it rest for 1.5 hours, the car started and the steering worked like normal. no warning light, message, or issues. i don't know when this will happen again. i see lots of people have this issue with the same model year malibu. this car has 85k miles on it.

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.

Power steering suddenly went out while driving, i made it home safely then the next day car drove as if nothing was wrong, power steering functioned normally. the following day power steering went out again as i was turning the corner. i turned the car off and then restarted, then it drove fine until i pulled in my driveway the power steering went out again. for the last 4 days it has been going in and out at will.

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: 8-4817694931. the approximate failure mileage was 163,000.

Power steering goes in and out. etc light comes on and flashes power steering failure. upon reading, gm issued a recall for this but our dealer has no recall information on this. safety issue, could lead to a crash

Power steering locks when driving and i have no control of the steering wheel

We only have chevy's however our malibu 2010 with only 73,000 miles while driving on the interstate at 65mph it suddenly stopped going. you can accelerate but it doesn't not go forward or back. it was late when it went out and a very dangerous situation. our car was purchased and maintained from dealer and at this mileage with no warning, no noise, no fluid leak, nothing. situation is very frustrating. i'm not sure i'm a gm fan anymore we will see how the respond to this situation.

The bulb on the drivers side has gone out multiple times. have had to pay $150 plus bulbs each time as you have to take the bumper off. even after replacing the bulb this time it didn’t work. multiple people have reported this.

Timing chain bolts sheered off, causing chain to come off and other things to break, resulting in loss of power while driving on major highway.

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.

My brake lights are on when i am driving and then when the brakes are pressed the brake lights go off. it’s a scary thing because it really confuses the cars behind me.

The cars check engine light comes on and you loss your brakes and when you have it checked it puts up different codes every time it’s checked and no matter what you change it keeps doing it and you take it to a dealer and they just want to change everything it says and charge you a arm and leg and it still does fix it

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.

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

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.

My 2010 chevy malibu is losing power steering during normal driving conditions, the service ecm is displaying and then the power steering failure is on the dash. i can get the power steering to turn back on once i turn the engine off and back on again but it continues to shut off.

Car just stopped without warning! very scary situation! fortunately no other car crashed into me but that would've been a likely scenario. not only a costly repair but an extreme safety issue. $3400 to repair! apparently and unfortunately i’m not alone. chevy should step up and help us all out. like many others, never a chevy again!

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.

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.

While driving my car on the highway out of nowhere power engine reduced would come up on the dash and would not accelerate and transmission and traction warning lights would show on dash as well also power steering show on dash and the car jerk a little and the speedometer and fuel hand wouldn't move

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving at unknown speeds, the revolutions per minute increased to 4,000 and the vehicle failed to shift gears. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission and wave plate needed to be replaced. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and did not assist. the failure mileage was 67,000.

Service esc, service traction, picture of car skidding, tires need air and picture of tire that looks flat keeps coming up on my panel. this never happened prior to having new tires and brakes put on my car at hendrix chevrolet in durham, nc. i only have 40+ thousand miles on my car. at 20,000 my right front rotar and brakes had to be replace because it was roaring and i literally had to have it towed to my home. i bought the car new when my son worked at hendrix (thought it was a good idea). he wasn't working there when this happened but he fixed it and then hendrix said they could not reimburse me because he wasn't a current employee. i love my car but have had nothing but problems with it! please let me know what to do to get the first issues i mentioned corrected! i'm getting different answers from everyone i talk too. i see many people on the internet are complaining of the same problem with their malibu as well!

I am constantly having to replace the ac delco headlight connector part number: 17833-05421850 brand: ac delco notes: professional -- new; low beam; black and blue; 2 terminal. female about 4 times a year. it's not an easy job to get to the lights in the first place so i am forced to drive in the dark with one headlight. i work on the outskirts of town and drive through fields. it is very dangerous to drive with one headlight. i see so many malibu's with one headlight once i get into the city so i know it's not just my car. i also see many people complaining in online car forums. what can be done? i just replaced this part on july 6th, 2018, and by july, 24th, 2018 the part has burned out again and i'm left with one headlight. please help, i feel so taken advantage of. this has been happening for the past 2 years.

My 2010 malibu has started to have all sorts of steering issues, i have had a lot of the same issues others have had, my esc and power steering light came on, i shut the car off and restarted it and it worked like "normal" but since then there is a lot of play in the steering wheel, and even if you are sitting still, the wheel itself makes a sudden little jerk type movement. is there anything out there to fix these issues???

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.

Everytime i turn left there is some kind of clicking grinding noise.

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.

My 2010 malibu 2lt 6 cylinder engine has a wave plate failure. this causes revving of the engine non-movement low speeds and it comes and goes as it wants. general motors has not included this even though this car was built in 2009. in which an extended warranty was issued for this ecact problem see gm bulletin # 14404 this dangerous and also a very expensive repar.

Passenger low beam head light goes out every 2 months. i have replaced this 3 times. replacing the headlight requires removing the front bumper and it is $120 just to remove the bumper to determine the issue. new connector and pigtails have not solved the burnout issue. upon an internet search, i found other have the same issue with passenger headlight. ihttp://www.carproblemzoo.com/chevrolet/malibu/2010/headlights-problems.php i was in motion when this was noticed as i was pulled over by the police. issue is still there when car is parked.

My brake lights are illuminated when i do not push on the brake when i do push on the brake they disappear i can't put my cruise control on when this happens this happens while i'm driving it started happening about a month ago at a hundred and ninety-eight thousand miles but it would go away i was able to turn the car off and back on and it would be fine now it is like that at all times

The headlights keep going out. bulbs have been changed repeatedly, pigtail was changed in the wiring, fuse was changed and lights keep going out

"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.

My steering wheel locked while i was driving and i was unable to steer while on the freeway.

Power steering locked when driving onto ramp. cars almost hit me , i was able to go to curb. cars going fast and almost hit!

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while the vehicle was stationary, the third brake light failed to illuminate. karl chevrolet (1101 se oralabor rd, ankeny, ia 50021, (515) 299-4300) was made aware of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: 8-433-300-9105. the failure mileage was approximately 56,900.

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.

Power steering loss while driving. esc light came on. i pulled over and the steering wheel was shaking. restarted car and problem went away. got home and restarted car. lost power steering. esc light came on said it turned off.

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.

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.

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.

While driving one day, i noticed that my steering had started to tick whenever i would come to a complete stop. two days later, when pulling into my driveway my power steering went completely out. i was thankful that it did not happen while i was driving because my children were in the car. the steering would not come back on for a while then randomly an hour or so later when the car was restarted, the power steering was back on but the steering wheel would tick like before, only harder, then it went back out again a short while later while i was driving home from the gas station. thankfully this time, i was alone. ever since that time the power steering has not returned. i’ve had the power steering motor changed and that did not solve the issue and i don’t understand why, after reading tons of complaints about the power steering going out while operating the vehicle, it has not been recalled and corrected. what is it going to take before this happens?

Takata recall. i was in driving mode when the steering wheel locked , causing the car to stop

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

I have had issues with the power steering in the car not working. it will randomly shut off while driving but if the car is shut off and restarted a few minutes later it will work fine for a few miles.

My vehicle was giving a weird vibe when i drove it but the mechanic said it just needed an alignment. so i got that done. shortly after it started again, this time it started this weird twitch in the steering column as well. the power steering went out, warning lights for power steering and ecs flashed continuously. i parked and turned the car off to go get fluid. when i got back realized no reservoir. so i turn the car back on and the power steering worked again. however, it stops working randomly without any type of indication.

I am having issues with the power steering

Malibu suddenly flashed service esc/ esc off/ power steering. all steering controls of the vehicle were lost. car must be steered manually. after turning car off, all lights and messages disappear and power steering works for approximately 2-3 miles before same messages appear and power steering is lost again. i contacted local chevrolet service department where they looked up all recalls on my car and stated there were two recalls, neither of which were related to my issue. they were uncertain of reasoning for loss of power steering but have had several similar complaints on several different year of malibu.

Power steering light comes on then power steering goes out. i turn car off then re start and it goes away. the power steering went out on me 7 times the other day. it goes out just after i start my car sometimes. this is very dangerous, especially since my drive to work is going around a lot of curves. this issue has been going on for about a week. i've read there are lots of other issues with this with other drivers. luckily i've managed to coast in straight ways to stop signs so i can turn off and restart my car. i may not be that lucky always.

When starting vehicle, "service esc" and "power steering" is displayed and the power steering is disabled. occasionally, turning off the car and then restarting it, while turning the wheel, will correct the problems. additionally, the steering wheel twitches back and forth without me touching it at all times whether the car is moving or stationary. this problem is not corrected by turning the car off and back on.

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.

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.

Red warning :service airbag". checked vin on "takata recall" which says my vehicle is not involved. came on a week ago. goes off when i turn off car. usually comes on within 5 to 15 minutes of starting car. no indication as to which airbag.

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.

When i started my vehicle, an indicator light immediately reported a need to service my esc and my power steering was disabled. after restarting the vehicle, it seemed to correct itself. now, when driving, my steering wheel vibrates when there is no torque applied to the wheel and makes a chattering noise periodically. this has been going on for a week now.

Im having electric problems with car. the brake light come on when driving and not using the brakes. it will go off and on. the dash lights would come on and off . there is some kind of electric problem going on. i had people and police following me let me know about the braking light comming on going down the road

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.

I am constantly getting a warning that my power steering is out and "service esc". i restart the vehicle and it goes away for a short amount of time then i have the same warning sign on the dash and the steering is hard again.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the esc indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to outten chevrolet (1701 tilghman st, allentown, pa 18104), but the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they adjusted the steering column. the vehicle was taken back to outten chevrolet, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and declined to assist. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Takata recall. this recall has been closed, but the problem persists. gm was said to have fixed the problem in may,2014. vehicle has been taken in after the recall date, and told its closed. problem still occurs, not fixed. told by chevy that if there is more repairs to be done, it is not covered by recall and i will have to pay out of pocket. same problem it had before but the bcm was never replaced. i was driving and lost all power steering. warning came across stated power steering & service esc. had to stop, shut off engine, start car, problem went away for 2 minutes and happened again. i had my daughter with me at the time. scary.

Esc-stability control light on, power steering issue. car has trouble turning and is a safety hazard. gm has recalled 1/3/ million cars for this same issue-affecting malibu, cobalt's and hhr editions.

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.

I purchased a brand new 2010 chev malibu 2lt seven years ago. it's automatic, has low miles, well serviced, and excellent upkeep. since ownership, i've not had any major problems. however, recently, while driving, and going from low to highway speed, i noticed the car intermittently "jerked". it seemed almost as if gears were slipping and getting stuck. i thought, this couldn't be safe. unfortunately, i had to get my towed for service after the vehicle wouldn't move because it wouldn't change gears. after having the diagnosed, i was told the transmission failed due to some "internal defect" in it. i could not believe it! absolutely unconscionable! i did some research and learned gm had some recalls between 2008 - 2010 due to transmission problems. i loved my malibu 2lt prior to receiving this news about the transmission. it appears, gm needs to take another look at the safety and performance on the transmissions of the 2010 malibu.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle lost steering functionality while being operated at various speeds. the service esc warning indicator illuminated. the contact stated that the failure was corrected by manually restarting the vehicle; however, the recent failures were not remedied using this method due to the failure being more severe. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

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.

Brake lights stay all the time. service traction light on. service cvs light on.

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.

While in motion on the freeway, my vehicle began would not speed up when i stepped on the gas. the car revved up but it would not speed up. i continued to slow down as cars approached me from behind. i was afraid they might hit me so i moved to the side of the road. i tried to accelerate while on the side of the road but it would only rev up and not move. i switched the gearshift several times between park, neutral, reverse and drive. i could only go a few feet at a time. the car was towed to my parents house and sits there today because mechanics said that i needed a new transmission.

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?

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

My car brakes lights keep going off and my chevrolet malibu 2010 car hesitates when driving .

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.

As i was driving down the road, the dashboard chimed and the power steering failed. this has happed two times within this week. the first incident was during an attempt to maneuver a curve and the second incident occurred while driving on a straightaway.

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.

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.

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.

The brake lights are on all the time while driving. when the brakes are applied the brake lights go off.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering became difficult to turn. the vehicle was taken to sisbarro deming superstore (4211 nm-549, deming, nm 88030, (888) 445-0069) where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering module, steering angle sensor, and clock spring needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 193,492.

The brake lights come on while driving with out pressing the break pedal. when the brake pedal it pressed the lights go off. the cruise control is not fuctioning and the esc indicator light comes on.

Driving on the freeway going 60 and the car started revving really high until i got my speed down to forty and it wouldn't go more than 40. when i stopped to let car cool and i restarted it, i drove it around the block a few times and it started the same revving and not going faster tnan 40. i tried to back the car into my driveway and it would not go.

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

Ignition problems, electrical problems throughout the car and brake light ,plus transmission is not shifting gears.

Transmission completly went out with no warning crossing a busy intersection. no lights came on, no noises, would barely go then jerked and excelleration noise as if i reved engine up but i didn't then pulled into parking spot and it wouldnt go into gear and would not move. when started later that day it ran fine and 2 minutes from home it did the exact same thing but now will not move at all and just whines. i read this is an ongoing issue for this model car and gm will not cover bc warranty rums oit before the 5 year 60,000 miles. something needs done about this. my car only has 57000 miles on it.

Engine power reduced while i was driving into my daughters school.

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.

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.

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

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that an unknown recall was issued. the contact was advised to call her local dealer. the contact called selman chevrolet (1800 e chapman ave, orange, ca 92867, phone number (714) 633-3521) and was informed that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 115,525.

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.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving 35 mph, both of the low beam headlights shut off. the contact stated that the failure was intermittent over a period of time. the first time the failure occurred, the low beam headlights were replaced individually by an independent mechanic. when the low beam headlights shut off at once, the contact took the vehicle to jim browne chevrolet of tampa, florida where it was diagnosed that the circuits in both of the low beam headlights were faulty. in addition, the dealer stated that there was a recall; however, the year and model of the vehicle was not included. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 131,000.

My esc light is giving me a failure warning

Drivers side low beam bulb needs to be replaced often. ive had this car for 4 years, since novemeber 2013, and ive changed the low beam bulb at least 6 times. ive used different lightbulb manufacturers. therefore, i believe its not the bulbs itself, but rather an electrical problem. ive also checked the low beam fuse each time the light had gone out, and the fuse was still good, but i changed it anyway. this happened when car was in motion, idling, and upon being started.

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.

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.

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.

Transmission shifter cable came loose from the transmission. placed the car in park but it continued to move. cable is missing center piece (clip?) that holds it to transmission lever. this car was recalled and "fixed" for this condition less than 4 years ago. obviously their repair is inferior......if indeed it was done as they claim. original recall number is 12v460000.

Brake lights illuminating while driving without touching the brakes. when touching the brakes the lights go off and have zero brake lights. the traction control and brake lights on dash will pop up on and off.

While in motion, my 2010 chevy malibu ltz has been intermittently giving me a "service traction" "esc off" notice and the cruise control is also working intermittently.

Repairs were completed a couple of years ago on this vehicle from recall id 14v252000, however, my vehicle has recently experienced the similar symptoms as described on the recall. the service traction, service esc and esc off warnings display on the dashboard unpredictably. this happens whether the vehicle is idling or in motion. when the warnings pop up the brake lights are illuminated without depressing the pedal,the brake lights turn off briefly when depressed, however, when the brake pedal is released, the brake lights come back on and remains on. also when the warnings are displayed, the cruise control disengages, and i'm able to shift out of park without depressing the brake. turning the key off resets the warnings, but the warnings and symptoms return again - sometimes immediately and other times it may take hours of driving. i'm concerned that the original recall repairs did not correct the problem.

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.

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

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.

Check air bags warning light keeps coming on. does not always come on but the majority of the time it does come on. we have been hitting the "information" button and turning it off. happens when vehicle is in motion.

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

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 11 yr old 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?

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving 35 mph, the "passenger air bag off" error message displayed across the message board while the front passenger seat was being occupied. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 7,000.

During a torrential downpour, i switched on my windshield wipers. i was traveling at 65 miles per hour on the highway. after slowing my speed, i switched the windshield wipers to the highest speed. after about 30 seconds, i heard a loud bang, and the wipers completely stopped working. the entire wiper assembly needed to be replaced. the car has only 66,000 miles on it. i'm lucky to be alive. i was able to pull to the side of the road, but it could have ended in tragedy. this is not a problem with the wiper motor, but the part that connects the motor to the wiper blades.

Brake lamp malfunction. brake lights stay on until brake pedal pushed at which time, brake lights extinguish. traction control and cruise control also fail. same vehicle with same issue was previously subject to safety recall 13036. recall was completed and issue continued. brake apply sensor was replaced, prior to recall and issue remained. recall work was completed on 11/15/14. issues intermittently occur and in june 2016 vehicle taken to gm dealer where brake apply sensor was replaced. issue still remains as brake lights stay on until pedal pushed, traction control and cruise control failure. a previous complaint was filed with nhtsa regarding this vehicle and above issues prior to recall. issues occur when vehicle is stationary, and in motion on city streets and interstate highways. more documents available upon request

The air bag light won't go off. where i brought the car they came it was a senor and they thought they fixed it but the light is back on it comes on when i'm driving

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

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.

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????

The original recall for this issue is 13036, this involved the brake lights malfunctioning due to a faulty connector and or connection. gm instructed their personnel to clean the part, apply corrosive resistant grease to it and reattach. the issue is, this is only a temporary fix and the problem will continue to manifest itself unless the entire housing is replaced (at a cost of almost 600.00). i took my car for the recall "repair" in sept of 2014, the third week of june 2015 my brake lights started working in reverse order again. this part needs to be replaced, not cleaned. the person at the dealership said as much, telling me that cleaning it would help in the short term but only for a few months, if that. that means that gm is allowing millions of people to drive these cars knowing full well that the brake lighting system is subject to failure, which is very hard for the driver to detect. please reopen this recall, or open a new one to have this problem fixed correctly, just think of a malibu with a family in it stopped in traffic on the expressway, the semi coming up behind them doesn't know traffic is stopped because the brake lights are not on, the driver of the malibu has no clue that their lights are working in reverse order, you can imagine how tragic the ending of that story could be.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving various speeds, the brake lights remained illuminated. in addition, when the brake pedal was depressed, the brake lights failed to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to a dealer on multiple occasions, but the contact was unsure of which part was replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 56,000.

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.

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

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.

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.

Will not shift into park, checked and found plastic tabs that hold transmission shift cable together were broken as indicated in gm recall notice 12106c. contacted dealer and was told this recall does not affect my car's vin. (see attached photo)

The driver's door will not open from either key, inside door handle or outside door handle. we took to chevy malibu dealership and was told since this is not recall we have to pay for it which would be $467.00. the vehicle only has 79.000 miles. the door not opening has happened many times and i am not only one this has happened to because i checked on line to see the numbers. it is dangerous in this condition. i am trapped in car when it happens plus i am disabled and moving over median to get our of car is extremely difficult. since this is dangerous, this should be a recall.

Had to get a repair on the exhaust vvt solenoid for the exhaust side of the engine. codes: p0013 & p0014.

Vehicle sunroof leaks through to center console, front dome light, carpets and speakers. this occurs at all times, stationary and in motion. more so after rain and car washing. i now have water stains, mold and smell throughout car.

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

Car was purchased 12/2009. june of 2013 car was brought to chevrolet due to a rumble in steering while turning at low speeds. steering gear was replaced. october 2014 car was returned again to chevrolet with same problem. power steering pump was replaced. june 2015 car was returned again with same problem. steering gear, pump, and all hoses were replaced. again 6 months later the rumble has returned. gm has stated they will no longer spend money fixing the car even though i have full warranty.

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.

Airbag lights are on will not go off.also says service airbags.

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.

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.

Air bag service system indicator light comes on and goes off. it says service air bag system. but it continues to do this off and on frequently.

The body control module (bcm) went out and the dealer or gm will not pay for the repairs despite there being known issues and recalls involving issues with the bcm. the gauge will not work correctly, the lights flicker, the shifting is affected, etc. please see recalls 14v252000, 14v252000, 14v252000 & 14v252000.

Car shuts off while driving! everything dies. cannot restart. happened twice. dealer replaced sensor. worked for a week, then died again in traffic. towed back to dealer, who has no idea why this happens. no recall notice ever received from chevy. but i found plenty of complaints by other owners as far back as 2003 while researching on internet.

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.

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.

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!!!

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.

Letter from senator brown on behalf of constituent re 2010 chevy malibu. *smd the consumer received a recall letter regarding the power steering. when she took the vehicle to the dealer, she was informed they could diagnose the issue using their electronic equipment. on november 1, 2015, the power steering went out again as she was driving. the consumer went to another repair facility and had the problem diagnosed. however, the repair facility was not a gm dealership. *jb

Was driving on the freeway and my transmission randomly went out. it was slipping with rpm going out of control. once this started happening my speed and acceleration were not synchronizing so i had to exit. it was a very scary experience and then the check engine light went on. my car is fairly new and had been kept up to par so this came out of nowhere.

Safety recall 13036b brake lamp malfunction third brake light stays on all the time. will go off when i press on the brake pedal. will only engage when pedal is pushed all the way to floor. also effects traction control, cruise control and shifting in/out of park. dealer said it was already fixed, i have no record of it. they, dealer snd gm will not take care of their issue. very big safety issue, i do not feel safe in my vehicle.

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

At idle and acceleration, the steering wheel will move back and forth.

Esc service light comes on intermittently, brake lights are illuminated 100 % of the time, and cruise control doesn't work. the dealer did the recall a year ago and now i have these issues. replaced brake position and reprogram for $140 but didn't fix. dealer now wants to replace abs modulator valve, bcm, and abs control module for 1450.

The power steering in the vehicle will randomly stop working making it very difficult to steer. once the car is shut off for a few minutes and turned back on the power steering will work as it should until it randomly goes out again. this is dangerous and should be recalled! the recall only covered up to 2009 and should of included 2010.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the rear brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. in addition, the brake lights illuminated independently when the brake pedal was not depressed. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed but the cause of the failure was not determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated that the vin was not included in the nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 40,000.

Car only has about 3,0070 miles on it and power steering has gone out. i get the messages when i start the car that "power steering" and "service esc." and when i drive there is no power steering.

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

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the windshield wipers failed to function. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. updated 05/03/16*lj *tr

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.

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

2010 chevrolet malibu. consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering replacement parts issues. *smd

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.

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.

Chrome paint on interior handlers is peeling causing cuts/lacerations on people's hands.

2010 malibu lt, recall #13036 on this car and others, i took it to one of the local auto nation dealer in mid 2015, mind you i did not have any of the warning signs noted in the 14v-252 report. now i see there is a recall #13036a, 13036b revisions, then about three weeks or so i was going home, major road 40 mph, a friend happened to be behind me, he flashed his light, i slowed, let my window down, he yelled your brake lights are out! i made it home it was dark my brake lights work at random, my traction control disengages and a service notice scrolls across reading: service esc, at times the engine will idle rough! gm: what the hell is going on with you guys, i have been a general motors guy all my life, then i buy a 2010 in 2011 and it is already a road hazard for me and others on the road, not to mention, a piece of crap!

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.

Driving aprox. 55 miles an hour, when suddenly a service esc light appeared and the traction control light illuminated also at this time i lost almost all engine power and was almost unable to make it home.....

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

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.

"takata report" car lose's steering out of no where lights on dash flash.shows recall for other years but not 2010. even thou sticker on door of car says was built in 2009.type in vin. says no recalls at this time is confusing when have seen that there was one. campaign # 14v252000 figure just another way gm covering up their tracks. at our lives expense. would enjoy some help from someone!

Vehicle model is experiencing esc off/service traction when brakes are applied. similar to recall involved with other model years but this car was not included in recalls. dealer repair shop replaced brake pedal sensor twice and also the body control modual. problem still persists. vehicle experiences reduced acceleration while driving when the esc off/service traction light is on.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the service esc warning indicator illuminated as the steering wheel seized. the contact had to use great efforts to steer the vehicle to the side of the road. the vehicle was restarted and the steering operated properly for approximately five minutes. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering) however, the remedy failed to prevent the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. the esc and low power warning indicators illuminated. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

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

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.

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.

I lost power steering of my vehicle while i was turning on a major intersection. i almost got into a head on collision with a semi-truck. faulty electric power steering assist.

The first time i had just left the car wash headed home, decided to stop at the park to finish cleaning the car, pulling up to park, the traction control disengages then the ( triangle with the car sliding image) appears, a service esc notice popes up and the engine begins to run rough, at this point the traction control will not engage. the second time, i was pulling into my drive and the same thing happened. both times when i turned the car off, wait a while and start the car again the message will not be there, but the traction control will not engage. this has happened twice in about 3-weeks. is the car safe to drive with the traction control off?

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.

It first started when my stability light would come on and my car acted like it was going to die when i was in a stopping position. this happened about 3 times. then i was at a stop light and my stability light came on and my car just died. i took my vehicle in to the dealership and they replaced my computer system. on my receipt they indicated due to short in the ecm. replaced and reprogrammed the ecm. since then there has been one time when my car acted like it was going to die. i turned off the heater and radio thinking something else was causing this to happen and my car did not die.

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.

Center brake light does not consistently light up when prompted by brake pedal. sometimes it will work, sometimes with a little more effort on the pedal, sometimes not at all. service esc will also at times come on. both issues were part of a recall and supposedly fixed. it did work for a while, but started happening again. i don't think the prescribed fix was sufficient.

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.

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.

Wheel- "crack in rim" we purchase a 2010 chevrolet malibu in 2013 from ivory chevrolet in union city, ga. notice over time that passage tire kept going low, replace tire 2 twice, finally in 2015 bought all new tires from sears to resolve the problem but the passage side kept losing pressure, complaint to sear it not their tires but maybe a crack in rim. bought a new rim for passage side now the driver side started doing the same thing when back to sear, it not the tire but the wheel has a crack also, call gm on 12/28/2015 the rep send me to bellamy strickland they stated "parts: 131139 wheel leaking from center piece where attached to outer rim, case number 8-1731278803, no case in system for steel wheels leaking recommended to replace wheel for $233.84". i have replace the right wheel (rim) now the left wheel is crack. there are a numerous of complaints from consumers about their steel rim cracking but gm and their dealership refuse to accept responsible for this hazardous and dangerous situation, i am asking for the nhtsa to look into this problem because the crack in the steel wheel indicates that the metal is weakened and vulnerable to failure that may cause dead or serious injuries to body and property.

The driver's front doors are locked when the car stops at the p park. and only open after several attempts to starting the engine and switching speed. this is a very dangerous security problem.

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.

Driver door handles inconsistently work. one day they will be fine, the next neither inside or outside handles work. the mechanism for the door lock appears to be working fine.

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.

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

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.

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.

While driving , if the keys are wiggled the electrical system shuts down. total system shut down. wiggle keys around and wait 2 min.+-, car will start and drive ok. has happened 2 times so far. taking to chevy dealer on 12/7/2015.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control) and indicated that months after the recall repair, a failure related to the recall was experienced and that the recall remedy failed to deter the failure from occurring. the contact stated that the brake lights illuminated when the brake pedal was not applied, the cruise control failed to engage and disengage, and the stability traction control and the brake warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was awaiting a diagnosis and repairs. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

While driving on a highway i experience my steering column vibrate start to vibrate followed by an electroinc warning stating power steering along with a service esc. my power steering went completely out for the remainder of the drive. i parked and turned off my car. after waiting for several minutes, i started my car and everything seemed normal. i proceeded home and again experience the power steering and service esc warning light.

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.

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.

The car has consistent service esc / service traction light warnings that cause multiple problems. the most serious now is that the back brake lights buen constantly as if i'm riding my brakes. it also disengages the traction control. this has gone on for 3 years, 7 repairs and it's now out of warranty. i took it most recently to capitol chevrolet in austin. they simply replaced the same malfunctioning part again. i have case complaint with gm, but no resolution yet. it occurs now every time i start the car. it used to be intermittent

Door locking mechanism in the drivers door has been failing, power door lock on drivers door fails quite often. when this happens the driver can not open the drivers door either with the power unlock or manually with the door lock in the up position or from the inside or outside of the drivers door with the door handle. it is like the door mechanism is disabled. does not matter if the car is in motion or not happens when parked or the car has just come to a stop. the driver must crawl over the center divider and out the passenger side to exit or back over to drive the car. have an appointment to get it repaired for $350 at the chevrolet dealer on november 11th but think this should be covered by gm as i have read this is a common problem with 2008 to 2010 malibu cars and certainly is a safety issue being trapped in the car.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000. update 01/15/16 ma *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving at approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering assist and traction control warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 113,000.

My car wouldn't start, so i looked it up on the internet. the anti-theft light was on, it told me to unplug my battery so the car would reboot the system. i did that, then it started. it happens now about once a week. i have called the dealership and that year there is no recall on it, but previous years it was. i have no notice when it will happen, the car is parked . it just won't turn on.

I was at burger king drive thru and when i got done ordering i tried to pull around and my power steering light cam on and my esc light . i could not turn it was very hard i had to turn off my car and it fixed it self. this better be a recall bec why do i got to spend my money to fix this it's bs

While driving on a city street the power steering suddenly failed without warning making the vehicle extremely difficult to handle. the esc warning light illuminated. turned the vehicle off then back on and the power steering was reengaged. shortly after it failed again and the vehicle was driven immediately to the dealership.

Service air bag info comes on. never know when. may be connected to seat movement. passenger seat, i think. has did this occasionally fo 2 years. always went off before. now staying on. recall on air bag service connecter in 2011 completed. seems to have come on also while braking hard.

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!

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.

I received a letter from general motors dated september 2015 which identified that there is a potential steering problem with my car which may occur suddenly without prior warning. the car may lose power steering assist and be hard to steer according to the letter. the letter offers an extended warranty. i have checked for recalls related to gm vehicles. there is a recall identified for the problems identified in the letter which are identical to those described in the letter. the recall reference details are identified below nhtsa campaign id number: 15v064000 nhtsa action number: ea11014 my question is why isn't this car being recalled to fix this problem? the letter states that if i believe i have this problem i "may want" to contact my chevrolet dealer. if i incur this problem i can foresee a potential for an accident that could result in property damage, bodily injury or perhaps death. i don't want to wait until that happens. i can provide a scanned .pdf file of the letter; unfortunately i don't see a way to do that on this form.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel was tight and there was a progressing failure in which the steering wheel would randomly lock for an extended period of time. the contact constantly had to turn the vehicle off and restart the vehicle each time the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop, but the failure could not be duplicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. the failure mileage was not available.

I have had many issues with the cam shaft sensors/actuators on my 2010 chevy malibu and have had to have them replaced now 3 times. when this occurs my car seems to surge and sounds like it is going to turn off. the first time was in january, 2014. i was at a busy intersection and was afraid it was going to die right there in the middle of taking off. somehow i made it a few more miles down the road before there was no other option but to pull over. i paid to have this fixed. the second time this occurred was in july, 2015. i was 6 states away from home and again was at a busy intersection when it began to surge and sounded like it was going to die. we made it to an auto store where the sparks plugs were changed and thankfully, we were able to make it home. however, after being home 1 week, i noticed the surging again and took it to a mechanic to have it looked at. the cam shaft sensors were replaced again. upon leaving the mechanic's shop i knew it still wasn't fixed because i could still feel it surging. a week later i took it to a chevy dealer who told me i needed the timing chain replaced and a new set of cam shaft actuators were put on this time. i have been told by the mechanic and the dealership that there have been many complaints about the cam shaft/actuators and i would like to see a recall put in place.

Steering column popping, clunking, and binds up during driving or stationary. more often when turning right but happens when turning left. sometime the car needs more force to return straight after veering right on highway.. could not turn into right lane because the steering wheel would not turn that sharp until it popped. dealer said the steering box separated and needs replaced; its a $1,095. repair for me

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving at various speeds, the vehicle decelerated and the power steering malfunctioned. after the failure, the service esc warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the power steering column needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000.

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

We had just gotten off of the highway and were in the drive through waiting on our food when all of a sudden the wheel locked up. we had to pull into a parking spot and tried to figure out what was going on. we waited about 1 1/2 and tried to turn the wheel again and it was working. the next morning we rented a car and took the vehicle into the dealer ship to get repaired. they called us back later in the day to tell us that the sensor went out on the power steering and it would have to be repaired. we looked online and saw that there had been recalls related to this issue for the 2010. the dealer told us that we were not covered due to the mileage on the car. in looking online there are hundred's of other people the are having this same issue with the 2010 models. why is this not covered under a recall if they are aware that this is a problem. we paid $671 our of pocket for this repair.

Vehicle air bag light turns on and stays on intermediately. movement of the passenger seat either by shaking or sliding will turn on/off the air bag light. symptom reoccurs every weekly/biweekly over the past year. this appears to be a known problem by gm for the 2010 malibu and is most likely related to air bag connector under the seat.

One night i was leaving work and i realized that my passenger side blinker was not working, indicating that my bulb was out. but by the time i made it home it was working again. a few days later i noticed that my blinker was not working on the driver's side. i found that when my lights are on the park light or blinker does not work on the passenger side of the car. when the lights are off the blinker or brake light does not work on the driver's side. also when the lights are on the temperature gauge on the console flashes with numbers then with the lines. i found that there was a recall on the 2010 malibu with the bcm body control module. that the brake lights luminate with out you stepping on the brakes. what needs to be known is that is also affects the blinkers, brake and park lights. it can also burn out your bulbs. it is a very dangerous situation because i take a chance on making a left or right turn and changing lanes without getting hit. i have small children and i pray every day that we make a safe journey. that is my only means of transportation.

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.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving at approximately 35 mph at night, the tail lights would only illuminate when the vehicle was in motion. when the brake pedal was applied, the tail lights would deactivate. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), but the failed recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Driver seat weld broken.

The airbag sensor goes off due to heat rising. especially in the summer when car temperature rises. this past summer i've had the sensor go off more than 3 times a month due to the excessive heat, i'm currently unsure if it'll even deploy correctly if i'm in an accident.i usually have to remove the airbag and then check for any damage to it and then re-insert it. airbag is still the original part, never been deployed before. i know a lot of other owners have had the same issue and have posted on chevymalibuforum.com.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the service air bag warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired, but the failure recurred. the details of the repairs were unknown. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 45,000.

I have filed one complaint about this issue, now after having the brake light switch replaced, i am back again. my 2010 chevy malibu,[xxx], the brake lights illuminate when the brake peddle is not engaged. by pressing hard enough on the brakes (which cannot be done when slowing down, or a simple brake), the brake lights do come on. i have had the recall notice on this issue addressed and now have had the brake light switch replaced, this problem is still there. the brake lights do not operate properly and are on when they should be off and vice versa. i have contacted chevy (gm) by chat, email, and phone and still cannot get help on getting this fixed appropriately. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

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.

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!

While i was driving to work i noticed that the brake light in the rear window was only working on an intermitent basis. i had recall work done on my car in october of 2014 under recall 14v252000 or chevy recall 13036 then in mid july of this year my car started doing what they said that it might do in the recall letter. on august 3 i took my car to cargill chevrolet in putnam, ct. to see why it was doing this i thought that it should be covered under the recall. they then replaced a switch on the brake pedal at a cost of $272.03 that they said would fix the problem. the next day it was doing the same thing so i took it back and they said that the whole bracket in the rear window needed to be replaced at a cost of $402.40. this seems to fix the problem. they said neither repair was covered under the recall. i was wondering what your opinion was and if you had any other reports of defective recall work on this recall. thank you

I was on my way to work and my cruise control cut off by itself then i noticed by brake lights were on. so i pulled over to the shoulder of the road and turned my car off then turned it back on and proceeded to work. my brake lights came back on. when i came home later that evening my brake light were working again, when i tried to use my cruise control it went off again by itself and i haven't been able to use it sense. now my brake lights stay on all the time i just hope nobody runs into the back of me. when i press the brake my brake lights go off. my inside light doesn't work with this happening to my car. the traction control light stays on all the time have tried numerous things to try and fix the problem. its getting to be a headache buy a car and now its dangerous i just hope i can get it taken care of before i get into an accident.

I have had the recall notice (report receipt date: may 14, 2014 nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 component(s): electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control ) previously taken care of by oakley chevrolet buick repair shop about a year ago. the problem has returned , the brake lights do not operate properly (they are on when the brake is not applied & when you apply the brake they go off). i returned the car to the shop and they stated that they could not duplicate that problem, but that it may be the brake apply sensor. they had my car all day, and could not tell me what the problem is.....i picked up my car and now i am trying through gm to get the matter addressed. i have been informed to get a second opinion. which i will do and i will be in touch. in addition to that issue, now the drivers seat belt chimes that the belt is not in use when it is and the car is driving. another safety issue.

I was driving in the freeway at approximately 60 to 65mph. suddenly i got a notification that the engine power has been decreased. my engine wouldn't go past 2000 rpm and my speed decreased significantly. i pulled over and at that time i got another notification stating that my engine is being disabled. this incident occurred about 8 times. this stopped happening for a good year and a half until this past week. it happened to my pregnant wife in the middle of a busy highway and it happened to me in the middle of an intersection. i put a code scanner to read the check engine light and it didn't read anything. which means the cpu isn't reading the error.

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.

When exiting the vehicle from the front passenger side, the door would not close. after shutting it several times without it latching, it finally stayed shut. i have now been unable to open the door since. the door still will not open. approximately 2 weeks ago, the driver side door did the same thing, and i was unable to exit the vehicle through the door. i had to crawl to the back seat to get out of the vehicle. the driver side door opens now, but still doesn't shut properly at least 2 times a week

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 25 mph, the headlights were activated, but failed to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic four times and the bulb was replaced each time. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable.

While driving 65 miles per hour in a severe thunderstorm on the i94 tollway headed to chicago the wipers came to a sudden stop. i was completely blinded and in the 3rd lane to the left. i immediately put on my blinkers and started beeping my horn. my daughter had to stick her head out the window to guide me to the right side of the road to pull over. we were struggling through heavy traffic and scared out of our minds! after we finally made it to the side, with my 18 month old granddaughter in the car we had to sit there for more than 2 hours to wait for the rain to stop. after researching the chevy forum website i realized this is a common problem on chevy malibu€™s of various years and a major safety issue! it appears there was a recall on previous years of chevy malibu windshield wipers and i believe there should be a recall on this before someone is seriously injured or worse!

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving at any speed, the brake lights failed. the contact mentioned that the brake lights would illuminate without engaging the brakes and, when the brake pedal was depressed, the lights failed. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle spe