Seven problems related to brake light on have been reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2011 Malibu.
My vehicle has about 62,000 miles and the center rear brakes light just inside the rear window is not working. It seems very dim. Failed state safety inspection. Not an accident.
While driving the check traction light comes on dash and the brake lights up red while driving without the brake applied.
Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the brake light in the back, at the top of the trunk (the third light) did not come on. The light sometimes came on and off, especially if the trunk was banged on. The vehicle was taken to the miller brothers Chevrolet of ellicott city, located 9035 baltimore national pike, ellicott city, MD 21042, where it was diagnosed that the third brake light assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Fe.
Brake lights without applying pressure to brake pedal. Turns off traction control and esc. Worse in colder or damp weather.
Takata recall. Brake apply sensor fluctuates on and off also turning signal is not working on the left or right even though the bugs been changed and inside the vehicle it shows a turning signal, no rear brake lights when driving or at a complete stop. Even though fuses and new bulbs replaced, electrical shortage with radio and cigarette lighter, also replace bulbs and headlights and they continue to shorten out and blow.
Last 3 yrs my esc and service traction light comes on. Last Aug 2016 had the car if for this replaced a brake sensor problem came back 3 weeks later. Went for 2 more diagnostic test. Could not find issue. May 2017 problem started again. In addition, when this service esc comes on my brake lights do not work. This is very dangerous. I am bring the car in again for another diagnostic. I am scared to drive. The light comes on during the warm months, either during the actual braking or when I am in a stop position holding down the brake. Gm customer care has be of no help thus far.
Brake lights don't work unless I use excessive force.