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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 6 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 71,066 miles
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Driving on highway and service ESC light came on and car started losing power. Dealer said it was a faulty steering angle torque sensor.
- Amery, WI, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the service electronic stability traction control warning light flashed as the vehicles speed reduced. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was parked at the contacts residence. The vehicle was also included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V269000 (seat belts) but the part was not available and did not indicate a time frame that the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Abilene, TX, USA
Driving down the city road at 55 mph, I heard three bells and on the dashboard it read "service ESC...service ESC...traction control off" the vehicle then simultaneously began to reduce engine power and the steering wheel locked and became unlocked within seconds. This caused swerving and a near accident. I see recalls for this issue but the VIN does not show an open recall for this issue.
- Abilene, TX, USA
Hard to shift out of park and the traction control disable comes on and the brakes lights will quit working and the stability control shuts off while driving down the road. I researched and I see there was a recall for all this. Recall # 14V252000 is all the same symptoms I am experiencing and I called the dealer and they said my VIN is not listed. This needs to be taken care of I was almost rear ended twice due to the brake lights not working when it acts
- Onalaska, WI, USA
When I started my car this morning, it was rumbling and sounded very loud, when I got in the car the service engine and traction lights were both on. The message read to service ESC. It also stated that I had reduced engine power. I drove to work (3.5 miles). The car crawled along finally being able to get up to 40 mph. I had to stop at a major intersection where 2 highways intersect. While stopped, my car lunged out into the center of traffic. This is not acceptable and was a frightening experience. Thank god I didn't have my 2 sons with me. Once I arrived at work, my car wanted to again lunge forward as I tried to park it. I've read online where many Chevrolet owners with cars the same age and similar miles are having the same issue. I only have 45,000 miles on the car. I'd like to know why there isn't a recall on this very serious and potentially deadly issue. There are several semi trucks that are traveling the highway I had to cross this morning. GM is lucky this isn't one of my family members reporting a deadly incident to the media. This must be addressed by GM before there are casualties and life lost. I will be awaiting a prompt response.
- Jackson, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact had the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the failure recurred. While driving approximately 45 mph, the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the BCM module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000. Updated 02/12/16 the consumer has since sold the vehicle. Updated 02/22/16.
- Sterling Heights, MI, USA
Power ESC, traction control, reduced power to engine, and tire lights all came on. Car would not go over 30 mph. Car was hesitating and cutting off and once placed in drive car took off by itself with rpms at 3 and same with reverse, I took foot off brake and car took off in reverse with rpms a bit over 2. air conditioning will not work steadily and its been to a few shops and brakes will not work properly and they have been changed twice.
- Morton, MS, USA
A couple of months ago, I was driving. 10mph or lower and all of a sudden my cars ESC turned itself off. I had difficulty steering it and veered off the road. Thankfully I was able to regain control. I reported it to the dealer, and when my car went in for it's 3rd recall in 2 years, they looked at it. They told me they could not get the problem to duplicate. Then today, as I was parking in NY driveway, I started rolling my windows up when I noticed they were particullary slow. I put the car in park, turned my car off, but the key back in and tried to restart it, only to hear clicking and my steering wheel to be completely locked up. Alot of indicators came on, including the cars security indicator. My car is at 66K miles, but we do routine maintenance and it has never been involved in a car accident.
- Gatesville, TX, USA
We purchased a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Sept. 2014 and it has been serviced 3 X due to the power steering locking up while driving and failure to start several times. The car would chime and the gauges would all drop to 0 and the engine light, power steering, low fuel and anti-theft light would all light up making the vehicle very difficult to maneuver.
- Severn, MD, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at approximately 45 mph, the service ESC and service traction warning indicators illuminated. On one occasion, the vehicle did not shift out of the park position. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the brake modulator sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.
- North Chesterfield , VA, USA
I was driving 45 the posted speed limit, and all of sudden the car chimed 4-5 times and the check engine light came on as well as the electronic stability control light and then I went from 45 to about 15 quick and it now says engine power reduced. There wasn't that much traffic so I kept driving to get home but a couple minutes later it shut off completely so I 3 to a safe place to pull over tried to start after a few attempts it started up and was fine except it jumps and then acts like it's going to shut off.
- Bakersfield, CA, USA
My car was serviced for a recall to repair/replace ESC and traction in approx. November. After my car was serviced the light came on weeks later but went away and didn't come back on until 3/5/2015. Every since than the gear shift gets stuck when in park and I have to cut car off and on sometimes in order for it to switch from park to reverse or drive. The car drives very sluggish as well since the service light came on.
- Oakland, CA, USA
2012 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to body control module system/ brake apply sensor recall notice. The consumer stated he waited for the details to restore the safety of the vehicle. However, unable to wait any longer, he was forced to sell the vehicle.
- Rego Park, NY, USA
Vehicle has random loss of electronic steering assist, which leaves no power steering. Also service ABS, ESC and traction warning lights, eps causes vehicles steering wheel to shake without vehicle being in motion. GM recalled thousands of Malibu's in Feb. Of 2015 for eps issues but my year is not included. Coincidence? highly doubtful. Vehicle it's scheduled for diagnosis on Wednesday. Car was repaired for an earlier recall concerning brake systems.
- Bismarck, ND, USA
2012 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer wants to be reimbursement for repairs due to recall for vehicle.
- Lansing, IL, USA
While driving the power steering would turn off and it is very difficult to drive (steer). The problem is that it has electronic steering control module which warms up and cuts out the power steering. It will display "power steering service ESC" and symbol comes on. This is an unexpected ongoing problem like in the morning it will be O.K. but late in the afternoon it could happen while driving.
- Vail, AZ, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). However, the part needed was not available. The dealer indicated that it would take months before an appointment could be scheduled. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact did not experience a failure.
- Fernley, NV, USA
2012 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to body control module recall notice. The consumer stated while driving, the air bag deployed and caused him to have an accident. The consumer was injured. The consumer sent in a recall notice along with his complaint.
- Vilonia, AR, USA
When the traction control is engaged when you touch the gas pedal after a complete stop if there is a light coating of moisture on the road surface the vehicle will slide to the right. This happens all of the time. I have brought this issue to the dealers attention and they made note of it. As a result I turn the traction control off as I am afraid an accident may occur.
- Atlanta, GA, USA
- Tulsa, OK, USA