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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.
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.
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.
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,
- Staten Island, NY, USA
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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-$1250. 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!!!!
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- Telford, PA, USA