2010 Chevrolet Malibu
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 1,363 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 26 Malibu model years with reports.
Of the 2010 reports, 41 involved a crash and 14 involved a fire. 47 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleJan 16, 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, the air bag inflator may explode due to being overpressurized.
If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N182206630.
Campaign 19V019000 on NHTSA.gov
SteeringJul 21, 2014
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, and 2007-2009 Saturn Aura vehicles. The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure.
A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492.
Campaign 14E044000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringMay 14, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. 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; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.
Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.
Campaign 14V252000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl)Sep 18, 2012
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.
If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'PARK' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'PARK.' The vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace the shift cable as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 9, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Campaign 12V460000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,363 reports, newest first.
Fuel/propulsion system, May 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND LOST POWER INDEPENDENTLY. THE ESC AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTORS WOULD HAVE TO BE CLEANED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER SERVICED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000. *TR
Electrical system, Apr 27, 2013
TURNING LEFT INTO PARKING SPACE, STEERING LOCKED & WARNING LIGHT ON. TURN CAR OFF, RESTART, NO WARNING LIGHT & POWER STEERING WORKS. DOESN'T HAPPEN AGAIN FOR 2 DAYS. THEN FLAT TIRE WARNING LIGHT, ABS WARNING LIGHT & AIR BAG SERVICE LIGHTS ON. TURN CAR OFF. ON RESTART OK. 4/20/13 POWER STEERING LOCKS. CALL DEALER FOR SERVICE APPOINTMENT. 4/24/13 TURNING LEFT TO DEALER, POWER STEERING LOCKS. NO WARNING LIGHT. DON'T TURN CAR OFF "POWER THROUGH"& STEERING UNLOCKS & WORKS. SERVICE TECH ADVISES THERE WERE 15 CODES, SOME REPORTING "COMMUNICATION ERRORS". CLEARED ALL CODES. TEST DROVE CAR, FOUND NO PROBLEMS. DROVE HOME - APPROX 50 MI - NO PROBLEMS. 4/25/13, APPROX 5 MPH TURNING RIGHT TO DRIVEWAY, ALMOST SHUTS ITSELF OFF. DOOR LOCKS ON/OFF, ON/OFF. 4/27/13, IN PARKING LOT. START CAR, PUT IN REVERSE. CAR TURNS ITSELF OFF. RESTART -- RUNS ROUGH ABOUT 10 SECONDS. BACK UP, POWER STEERING LOCKS. DON'T TURN CAR OFF, AGAIN "POWER THROUGH" & STEERING WORKS. *TR
Wheels, Apr 24, 2013
IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT I HAVE 3 AREAS IN MY RIM TO BE CRACK ALONG THE CREASE OF A 5 STAR RIM. I WAS INFORMED BY A COUPLE OF EXPERTS THAT THESE TYPE OF RIMS HAS BEEN CAUSING ALOT OF OWNER DIFFICULTIES. I DO NOT BELIEVE WE SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS CLEAR THAT THERE WAS NOT ANY NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE OWNER. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY THAT HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM AND WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THIS INVESTIGATED FOR A RECALL..AT THIS TIME I AM REFUSING TO PAY FOR THE RIM, BECAUSE NO ONE HAS GIVEN ME A "MAKE SINCE" EXPLANATION AS TO THE BLAME.. I HAVE EVEN WENT AS FAR A FILING A CLAIM WITH GENERAL MOTORS TO HAVE THEM SHUFFLE ME BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN THE DEALERSHIP AND THEIR (GM) SPECIALIST. SOMETHING NEED TO GIVE. I FEEL OUR SAFETY IN INVOLVED AT THIS POINT. HAD I NOT HAD IT CHECK AND CONTINUED WITH THE FIX A FLAT FORMULA AND AIRING UP THE TIRE, WHO KNOWS WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED TO ME AND MY FAMILY.. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE, NOT JUST FOR ME, BUT FOR THOUSANDS OD MALIBU 2010 LS OWNERS... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOU IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND CONCERN IN REGARDS TO THIS ISSUE IN ADVANCE. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Mar 28, 2013
I HAVE A 2010 MALIBU AND RECENTLY TOOK IT TOO THE DEALER FOR A SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT AND THEY INFORMED ME OF A ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE CORRECTED UNDER A RECALL, HOWEVER NOW THERE SAYING I NEED TO REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT AIR BAG AND THE PASSENGER SEAT MODULE. THESE AIR BAGS ARE A SAFETY ISSUE AND THERE ARE MANY 2010 MALIBU OWNERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AND THE DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE 1245.87 FOR REPAIRS AND CANNOT SAY WHY THE FAILURE HAPPENED. A VEHICLE OF THIS AGE SHOULD NOT HAVE AIR BAG FAILURE. THERE NEEDS TO BE SOME SORT OF INVESTIGATION ON TO WHY THESE AIR BAGS AND SEAT SENSORS ARE FAILING FOR NO APPARENT REASONS BESIDE THE POOR OR CHEAP QUALITY OF THE PRODUCTS THERE INSTALLING. I THINK THAT GM NEEDS TO STAND BEHIND THERE CARS AND TRUCKS AND NOT BRUSH OFF SUCH A HUGE SAFETY RISK. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, Mar 28, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FOB FAILED TO UNLOCK THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SOLDER JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 39,300. *TR UPDATED 05/23/13*LJ UPDATED 05/29/2013 *JS
Visibility/wiper, Mar 25, 2013, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, SHE ACTIVATED THE DEFROSTER AND APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN MINUTES LATER THE REAR GLASS SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE DEFROSTER WIRING MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Mar 22, 2013
I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN JULY OF 2011 AND HAD NOTICED A FEW TIMES DURING WINTER THAT WHEN I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL, SOMETIMES THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD DIM AND THE HEATER FAN WOULD SUDDENLY SLOW DOWN. NOTHING REALLY EVER HAPPENED TO MAKE ME THINK THERE WAS A SERIOUS ISSUE. I WOULD NOTICE IT WOULD HAPPEN INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH OUT THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. EARLY IN MARCH, 2013, I HAD NOTICED AS I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY TO GO TO WORK, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME MUCH MORE DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THERE WOULD BE A MESSAGE ON THE DASH THAT JUST READ POWER STEERING. THIS WOULD ONLY LAST FOR A BRIEF MOMENT, AND THEN IT WOULD GO AWAY AND THE STEERING WOULD BE FINE. I THOUGHT IT WAS FROM THE COLD WEATHER. ON FRIDAY, MARCH 15, I HAD STOPPED AT A FEW DIFFERENT PLACES, WAS HAVING NO ISSUES THAT I COULD TELL. I GOT INTO MY CAR TO LEAVE THE LAST STOP, STARTED THE CAR AND BEGAN TO BACK OUT OF THE PARKING LOT. I DIDN'T SEE A MESSAGE AT FIRST AND IT FELT LIKE I HAD A FLAT TIRE. ABOUT 5 SECONDS LATER THERE WERE 4 DINGS AND THE DASH SAID POWER STEERING AGAIN AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY SLUGGISH. I'D BEEN HALF EXPECTING IT TO START WORKING AGAIN, BUT AFTER SPEAKING WITH A REP AT AN AUTO PARTS STORE, THEY TOLD ME IT SOUNDED LIKE THE ELECTRONIC ASSIST MOTOR ON THE RACK-AND-PINION HAD SHORTED, CAUSING A FUSE TO BLOW WHICH WAS SOMETHING GM HAD ALREADY PUT A RECALL OUT FOR OTHER VEHICLES, EXCEPT MY MODEL YEAR. I SPOKE WITH THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE ONLY RECALL THAT WAS OUT ON THE CAR AT THE MOMENT WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR AND I WILL BE TAKING CARE OF THAT SOON. THEY WANT ME TO TAKE IT IN FOR DIAGNOSTICS TO SEE WHAT GM WILL COVER FOR REPAIRS, BUT HONESTLY I DON'T THINK I SHOULD BE LIABLE FOR A PROBLEM THAT GM DIDN'T FIX RIGHT THE FIRST TIME. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Mar 16, 2013
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. *TR
Exterior lighting, Mar 13, 2013
TL* 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.
Service brakes, Mar 12, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INDEPENDENTLY WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD HAVE TO BE ADJUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. UPDATED 05/10/13*LJ UPDATED 05/28/2013 *JS
Service brakes, Mar 12, 2013
MY REAR BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO REASON WHEN I AM DRIVING. *TR
Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Mar 12, 2013
THERE ARE THREE ISSUES THAT APPEAR TO BE RELATED: 1) BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT BEING DEPRESSED, AND STAYS ON, AND/OR DOES NOT COME ON WHEN BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. 2)"SERVICE TRACTION" AND "SERVICE ESC" WARNINGS COME ON AND REMAIN ON. 3) CRUISE CONTROL STOPS WORKING. YOU CAN HAVE ONE, TWO OR ALL THREE OF THESE EVENTS HAPPENING AT THE SAME TIME. ANY OF THE THREE CAN OCCUR FIRST. THEY CAN OCCUR EACH TIME THE CAR IS DRIVEN FOR SOME WEEKS, THEN NOT OCCUR AT ALL FOR A FEW DAYS OR OCCASIONALLY EVEN WEEKS. CAN OCCUR AFTER DRIVING FOR A FEW MINUTES, SOMETIMES AFTER AN HOUR OR MORE OF DRIVING. SEEMS TO HAPPEN IN ALL KINDS OF WEATHER CONDITIONS, HOT, COLD, WET OR DRY. HAS BEEN HAPPENING INTERMITTENTLY FOR OVER A YEAR NOW, AND NOW SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE OFTEN AND FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME THAN WHEN FIRST BEGAN. *TR
Air bags, Mar 4, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN DECEMBER OF 2010, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER A VOLUNTARY RECALL ISSUED BY THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE RECENT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Feb 20, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ECS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED TO 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE ALSO FAILED TO RESPOND TO THE CONTACT'S ATTEMPTS TO ACCELERATE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THEY HAD RECEIVED ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE FAILURE, BUT NOT ENOUGH TO ISSUE A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 104,000.
Air bags, Feb 11, 2013
AIR BAG LIGHT GOES OFF AND ON. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. IT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM FOR THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Wheels, Feb 11, 2013
WE HAVE A 2010 MALIBU LTZ. ONE OF THE TIRES KEPT GOING FLAT. TOOK THE CAR INTO THE TIRE SHOP AND THE WORKER FOUND A CRACK IN THE RIM THAT COULD NOT BE FIXED. THE ENTIRE RIM HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $200. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE RIMS. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 8, 2013
ON 2010 CHEVY MALIBU, CRUISE WOULD DISENGAGE PERIODICALLY. COMPLETE FAILURE OF CRUISE ALSO RESULTED IN BRAKE LIGHTS SAYING ON, JUST AS IN THIS ARTICLE. FIX WAS REPLACEMENT OF BCM (BODY/BRAKE? CONTROL MODULE) HTTP://WWW.DETROITNEWS.COM/ARTICLE/20130208/AUTO0103/302080415/PONTIAC-G6-BRAKE-LIGHT-RECALL-MAY-EXPAND?ODYSSEY=MOD|NEWSWELL|TEXT|FRONTPAGE|P. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Power train, Service brakes, Engine, Jan 26, 2013
THE RACK AND PINION ON DRIVERS SIDE END RATTLES AT SLOW SPEED. I HAVE TRIED 3 DIFFERENT BRAND FRONT BRAKES AND ALL HAVE SQUEAKED,THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE STARTED LEAKING.THE CAR HAS 69,000 ON IT AS OF NOW 1/26/2013. DEALER WANT FIX ANY OF THE PROBLEM UNDER THE DRIVE TRAIN WARRANTY. ALSO HAS COLD START ENGINE KNOCK. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jan 25, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE POWER REDUCED WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE SPEED TO INDEPENDENTLY REDUCE TO 40 MPH. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND TO THE DEALER TO HAVE DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED. BOTH DIAGNOSTIC TESTS LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE THROTTLE BODY POSITION SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Air bags, Jan 17, 2013, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND PUSHED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE TWO OF THE PASSENGER'S WERE INJURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION AND BRUISES TO THE HEAD AND CHEST. IN ADDITION, SHE WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS. THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER SUSTAINED LACERATIONS TO THE FACE FROM THE WINDOW EXPLODING ON IMPACT AND FROM THE CURTAIN AIR BAG NOT DEPLOYING. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Jan 2, 2013
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW IN MARCH 2010 AND BEGAN HAVING BATTERY PROBLEMS JUNE 2011 AT ABOUT 28,000 MILES. THE BATTERY WOULD GO DEAD RANDOMLY FROM 2 HOURS AFTER PARKING TO BEING PARKED FOR 3 DAYS. AFTER HAVING THE BATTERY TESTED SEVERAL TIMES AT 31,000 THE ESC LIGHT BEGAN COMING ON AND THE ESC CODE WAS CLEARED. AT ABOUT 32,000 THE BATTERY OVER HEATED AND BEGAN STEAMING ACID OUT OF THE BATTERY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY AND REPLACED THE YAW SENSOR AND WIRING. THE ESC LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ONE WHICH TURNS OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL AND APPLIES THE BRAKES. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED YAW SENSOR SEVERAL TIMES, WHEEL SENSORS, CLOCK SPRING IN STEERING WHEEL, ABS BRAKE SYSTEM, INSTALLED A NEW COMPUTER AND REPLACED WIRING. THEY HAVE ALSO HAD GM ENGINEERS COMING FROM OUT OF STATE ON SEVERAL DAYS TO WORK ON THE VEHICLE DURING THE 9 PLUS SERVICE VISITS FOR A TOTAL OF OVER 70 DAYS OF REPAIR. THE ESC LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON AT RANDOM. DEALER ADVISED THEY ARE UNABLE TO REPAIR VEHICLE. I HAVE TRIED TO WORK WITH THE DEALER FOR A GM BUY BACK, BUT THE DEALER IS ONLY OFFERING AVERAGE TRADE VALUE, WHAT DOES NOT SEEM TO BE A FAIR RESOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 3, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DECELERATING AND THEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AND JERK FORWARD ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE ISSUE WAS CAUSED BY A FUEL SAVING FEATURE OF THE VEHICLE AND THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 1/23/13 *CN UPDATED 2/12/2013 *JS
Air bags, Nov 30, 2012, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING DOWN A ONE WAY STREET, ANOTHER MOTORIST DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH DOWN THE WRONG WAY, CRASHED INTO THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED PAINS IN LEGS AND LOWER BACK AND HEADACHES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE SEAT WAS ADJUSTED TOO FAR BACK CAUSING A MECHANISM TO DETACH DISABLING THE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT DID NOT FEEL THAT WAS A SATISFACTORY DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 51,000. UPDATED 01/09/13*LJ UPDATED 1/11/2013 *JS
Power train, Nov 20, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V460000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)). THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED BUT THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY PARTS READILY AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Power train, Nov 19, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V460000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)). THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED BUT SHE WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR WOULD NOT BECOME AVAILABLE UNTIL JANUARY 2013. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.