10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
67,028 miles

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problem #13

Aug 122013

Malibu 4-cyl

  • miles
The brake lights do not come on when the brake pedal is pressed. They stay on as if I am always applying the brakes. When I press the pedal they go off. I understand there may be a recall but when I called local Chevrolet dealerships there is no recall on my VIN.

- Knightdale, NC, USA

problem #12

Aug 142013

Malibu

  • miles
The cruise control in my vehicle has stopped working as of 8/15/13. On 8/14/13, the cruise control stopped working but then about 20 minutes or so later, it started working again. I have tried resetting the cruise control by turning the control on and off however this was unsuccessful. I have also been experiencing a problem with my dash lights going on and off. It happens at random times so there is no specific incidents that cause this to occur. This has been occurring for about a year now.

- Sneads Ferry, NC, USA

problem #11

Jun 012013

Malibu 4-cyl

  • 50,000 miles
While driving the service ESC/service traction lights flash. When this happens the brake lights malfunction turning off when the brake pedal is pushed and on while I'm accelerating. Updated 8/22/13

- Royal Oak, MI, USA

problem #10

Aug 092013

Malibu

  • 70,500 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the brake lights erroneously illuminated. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,500.

- Martinsville, IN, USA

problem #9

Jul 292013

Malibu 4-cyl

  • 25,434 miles
Vehicle brake lights stay activated when brake is not applied. When brakes are applied, brake lights deactivate (opposite of what should occur). During this time cruise control does not work and warning indicator light "service traction control" appears. Vehicle was taken to Chevrolet dealership on 7/30/13 and dealer replaced brake sensor (part # 22666955) after finding that brake lights were faulty. Reporting party has supporting documentation.

- Chatham, IL, USA

problem #8

Jul 202013

Malibu 4-cyl

  • 55,500 miles
After the cruise control stopped working on my Malibu, I noticed that the brake lights were staying on while driving. The brake lights are on while driving normally, then when the brake peddle is pressed lightly the lights turn off. After the peddle is depressed quite a bit (while braking for stopping or to make a sharp turn) the brake lights will turn back on. After releasing the brakes all the way, the lights will turn off and then back on again a few seconds later. Every time the brake lights turn on, the cruise control stops working.

- L'anse, MI, USA

problem #7

Jun 132013

Malibu 4-cyl

  • miles
Brake lights remain on while driving, turn off momentarily but then turn back on. Service traction control notice appeared immediately after.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #6

Jun 172013

Malibu 4-cyl

  • 58,500 miles
While driving vehicle, the brake lights will illuminate without pressing the brake pedal. Once the brake pedal is pressed, the brake lights go out and will come back on approximately 5 seconds later. In an emergency stop, the driver behind me will not have warning that there is an emergency stop. Additionally, the cruise control will turn off as the system believes the brakes are being applied when they are not. This will happen without warning while driving on the highway.

- Rockledge, FL, USA

problem #5

Oct 162012

Malibu 4-cyl

  • miles
The brake lights will go on for no reason while I am pressing the gas and then when I press the brake, they will shut off. As well as when I turn on the hazards, my traction light will switch on and when I turn them off the light stays on saying "service traction" and then the left tail light blinker shorts out and pretends like it is going out and will blink rapidly. Then when the brake light issue is happening my cruise control will be faulty. There is a short or something happening with the wiring, it has been bad for a while now. I haven't gotten around to actually doing anything about it until I read this: [xxx] parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Newton Falls, OH, USA

problem #4

Oct 082011

Malibu

  • 51,729 miles
Driving down the freeway at night with my cruise control on. All of a sudden it turns off and I notice my brake lights illuminated in my rear view mirror. I tap the brake only to have them come back on. It kept doing it for about 20 miles then stopped. It has happened on numerous occasions and Chevy has failed to do anything about the problem. I feel unsafe driving this vehicle. I have all my documentation of dealer records for this.

- Lake Elsinore, CA, USA

problem #3

May 022012

Malibu

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph when the brake lights illuminated without the brake pedal being engaged. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation and when the contact was driving at any speed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

- Techachapi, CA, USA

problem #2

May 092012

Malibu

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the brake lights failed and would illuminate without the brake pedal being depressed. The contact stated that he would depress the brake pedal and the light would remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 30,000.

- Lakewood , OH, USA

problem #1

Aug 132012

Malibu

  • 49,487 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu lt. The contact stated that while driving and depressing the brake pedal, the BCM and the brake pedal position sensor engaged in the opposite direction. When the brake pedal was depressed the brake light did not illuminate and when the brake pedal was not being depressed, the brake lights would illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however the vehicle was neither inspected nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified who offered no assistant. The failure mileage was 49,847.

- Spring , TX, USA