42 problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2012 Malibu.
I have a 2012 chevy Malibu I bought it in 2014. I have had the esc light come on in 2016 but no problem with it untill now of this year in 2022. Not knowing the problem I have already put alot into it. I took it to a machanic they told me it was the rack and pinion. So got that done . Apparently it wasn't it took it to another machanic they told me it was struts got that done too n still nothing so I looked it up online got cv joint, inner ,tie rod, wheel alignment. All those done n still nothing fix it. I didn't know what else to do until I made more scratch on my vehicle and I found that it could be a recall .
Gm tech bulletins say there is a ghost problem with elect. Stability controller. Gm mentions there is no recall or known cure for this. . Components/contacts were cleaned at serv. Shop but " serv. Esc-esc off" keeps appearing in "driver display" when hitting bumps -turning car. . I will mail service sheets. This option was available on 08-09-10 models of Malibu but std. On my 2012 car. It is worthless when there is thick snow. . I will send , by mail, serv. Records on this unsolvable problem. . . It continues to happen ,at slow speed - not just one time. . . I believe you can read the g. M. -tsbs, as it was shown to me. . . .
The brake caplier screw came out why driving the vehicle and broke the brake line and the vehicle lost control try to use the emergency brake and it didn't work vehicle crash.
I bought the car a year ago from a used car lot. Replaced the cam shaft positioning sensor as per diagnostic reading for check engine light. Since then, svc air bag light has stayed on. Traction control light stays on and is disengaged. When braking esc warning goes on and off and sliding occurs. The low beam headlights go on and off intermittently and no way of knowing when it will happen. When turning cruise control on or off, the car will accelerate on its own and will increase speed until brake is applied. Regardless of whether cruise control was turned on or off. I have had it looked at at my local mr. Tire and they cannot figure out what is happening.
The car had gm service bulletin 13036 (recall campaign 14v252) performed on September 19, 2014 and the car is experiencing the exact same conditions as described in the service bulletin[1] so the "fix" didn't resolve what is now an on going safety issue. It should be noted in the recall "why" section to owners the use of ". . . Over time. . . ". Therefore, the issue is known to be time dependent and the fix doesn't appear to fully resolve the issue into the future. 1: we are currently seeing the following conditions: - service brake lamps may not illuminate when the service brakes are being applied. - if cruise control is engaged, additional service brake pedal travel may be required to disengage it. - traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features, if equipped, may be disabled. - service esc and/or traction control tell-tales may illuminate with this condition.
Takata recall when I'm driving my vehicle, the headlights flicker as if I'm the police. I took it to firestone and they told me to take it to a dealer the car only has 160,000+ and it just started every time I accelerate or drive it does this and I'm afraid that I will either get pulled over by the police, hit someone or someone hits me or/and the lights go completely out while driving at night. Is this due because whenever you have to change the build, the whole bumper has to come off to replace it? I like my car but this is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. I see a lot of complaints regarding this.
The lights randomly come on then the antilock brake system will start to act up when I go to stop as if I was to slide on ice but I'm not I'm on dry pavement. On city street.
Esc & traction control warning light comes on when the vehicle comes to a stop,but goes away after 15 mph also rough idling . Anti lock brakes disengage not working at all. Engine disabled warning light car won't start. After a short while it will start.
"takata recall" if I hit a bump small or any size actually my engine reduces and I have to pull over. . . And turn the car off for up to 10 mins sometimes. . . I cant drive on the freeway at all because I dont want the engine to reduce while doing 60 mph lately it will go into engine power reduce while im parked in a driveway so I dont get it.
The car tells me to service esc and to service traction. When the car is in cruise control the brake does not disengage cruise control.
The check engine line and service traction light continues to come on. My car was serviced by 2 Chevrolet dealership and another dealership and they problem has not been fixed. I was told it was the coils by manassas Chevrolet and lindsey Chevrolet . The coils, spark plugs and carbon blow out was completed. The lights continue to come on. It appears to be the same issue that the 2009 Malibu was recalled for. Please make Chevrolet complete a recall on these vehicles before someone is seriously engineered. One dealership said the engines may be bad in these cars. The car drives rough and the service traction light comes on when you brake. The check engine light stays on at all times.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 30 mph, the brake pedal was applied, but the vehicle failed to respond. The brake pedal traveled to the floor without warning. The contact crashed into the rear of a Nissan titan. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 8-3918629379. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Traveling about 40 miles per hour on I-17 sb in phoenix. Vehicle in front of me hit brakes suddenly. When I slammed on my brakes,it didn't feel like my brakes were working properly. Brake pedal went all the way to the floor, didn't seem to be stopping car. Felt like there was an issue with the brakes.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 30 mph and attempting to stop for traffic, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond in time. The contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a body shop, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
I was driving to work and the service traction light control illuminates and then it also read engine power control. The roads were clear and there were no issues with the drive. I was the only person on the highway and no issues. I had to then drive 30-40 miles per hour on the road, even when I drove into town there were cars passing me. Uphill the car went as low as 23 miles per hour. When the car was idle at a stop sign or intersection the car would shake but it stayed on. As I pushed on the gas to speed up the vehicle would jerk.
My car has been making a horrible sound for a couple months now and the last week it's gotten really loud when I go over 20 it sounds the worst of slow down I can't go over 40 without it sounding like it's taking off and my front end shakes like my tires gonna come off I replaced the breaks and it's still making the sound it's to the point I can't drive my car because I don't want it to die on me my battery has been dying a lot and my service esc light comes on and goes off please can someone tell me why my car is doing this or an idea it sounds like an airplane that's the best way I can describe it and my right rear tire is always saying my tire is low I rotated my tires and it's still not reading it right there brand new tires to boot please please help me.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under a manufacturer recall for the brake control module. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed that the manufacturers recall was not completed due to the old brake module still being installed in the vehicle. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving the vehicle began to decelerate and approximately 5 seconds later the vehicles engine lost power. The failure happened without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired however the failure recurred. When the failure occurred the second time the brakes did not function properly. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic where they could not diagnoise the failure. The vehicle was also taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired however the failure recurred. In all instances where the failure occurred the vehicle lost engine power however the electrical functions such as the lights and ac still function. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. Kh.
2012 chevy Malibu on 3rd recall list. 1. Brakes 2. Seat belts. 3. Throttle-position sensor. But you say your not going to repair 3rd item unless I have a problem.
While driving a person slammed on brakes in front of me and I too hit mine. I did not feel the antilock while braking and after impacting with the car in front of me the airbags were not released. For as hard as we hit and for as much damage happened the police were surprised they did not deploy.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 65 mph, the steering wheel seized. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guardrail. The air bags deployed. The driver sustained minor cuts, bruises, and wrist injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,979.
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.
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.
Was driving in the rain, vehicle does not handle well in inclement weather. Has issue with braking, tires skid. When I hit the gas pedal after a stop, the tires skid. . Recently has a alignment done, and the tires are in very good condition. Thought maybe that was the issue, I was wrong. Vehicle had recent inspection "brakes are in very good condition. Vehicle has had issues since purchase. My family and I were belted in as always, while driving the dash console light came on "service air bag" the light stayed on constant for approx. 30 min then went out. I have called the dealer and will have vehicle checked at appointment in 2 weeks.
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact receive notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control ) and 15v269000 ( seat belts ). However, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at any speed the vehicle shook excessively. The vehicle was currently parked at a parking lot and broken down. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Bd.
I got a recall on my car and was told by my dealer, best Chevrolet, my vehicle was not on the recall. Then I receive a second notice along with a reimbursement form. I just want you to know I don't feel very comfortable driving around in a car that may be a accident looking for a place to happen.
On numerous occasions, when I'm approaching a yellow light and/or a car that's in front of me while only driving approximately 20mph, when I attempt to apply my brakes I have to apply a lot of pressure to get my car to slow down and it honestly feels as though my car isn't going to stop. I would hate to be driving my car one day and my car doesn't stop and I'm involved in a car accident that leaves me severely injured or takes my life and/or someone else's life as well. Also, many times I have to apply a lot of pressure to my gas pedal in order for it to accelerate and actually move. I understand that my vehicle has been recalled and the dealer is waiting for gm to provide them the parts in order to repair my vehicle, but I don't think my life should be at such risk while waiting for gm to receive parts. Am I suppose to just keep driving around hoping my car doesn't give out on me in the middle of the road even though there is a known extreme safety hazard with my vehicle? my life is more valuable than that. Could I be provided a rental vehicle until gm provides the parts to repair my vehicle? or could I be refunded for my vehicle? seeing that there has been numerous car accidents and serious injuries related to this particular defect within the vehicle, I should not be driving my vehicle until it is fixed. Otherwise, I could be the next person involved in a serious car accident. So in closing, I would like to know if I could be placed in a rental car until my car is repaired or refunded for the price of my vehicle?.
Tl - the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes, electrical, etc). The contact stated that the parts to complete the recall repair were not available and the contact was concerned of the safety hazard involved. The contact wanted to know when the parts would become available and stated that it was abnormally long for recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I was reaching out to you because of this recall letter that I received on my car. Recall 13036. I believe that I was sold a lemon. It should not be my responsibility to cont. To make payments on a car that is not at the quality that I believe I was purchasing it at. I would like to see one of two things done. You guys take over the payments until this car can be repaired or I be upgraded to a 2013 at no additional cost to me. The law requires a manufacturer to repair the defect, replace the vehicle, or refund the purchase price of the car minus the depreciation . I've been to the dealer they said they could not repair it because they have no parts and gm does not even know when they will get the parts. I should not have to put the safety of my family in danger because of this recall it's unfair to me as a consumer. Can you please contact me ASAP. Thanks.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number:14v252000 ( electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Driving and car had severe electrical problem that caused the car to randomly stall while driving. We lost power steering and power brakes. The instrument panel starting going crazy displaying all lights, saying device esc and the doors locked and unlocked. The engine stalled and transmission started jolting around. The car would not turn back on after turning it off. Took the car to starling Chevrolet to get it fixed the following Monday since closed Sunday. Before taking to the dealer took the car to auto zone to check the battery. Autozone stating battery was great. Chevrolet didn't look at the car at all Monday, and Tuesday stated we need new battery. I advised of auto zone reading and was told autzone was wrong. Picked up the car Tuesday after having a brand new battery put in for $270. Today is the following Friday and the car did everything again while driving and will not start. Now I have to tow the car to chevy again.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) had exceeded the reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated the parts were not available for repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repair. The contact had not experienced the failure. The VIN was not available.
While driving on the highway I used the cruise control. I stepped on the brake to slow down but the brake would not release. It frightened me, I stepped on the brake harder it still did not release I had to press off the cruise control button on the console. This happens all the time now. It is an inconvenience and scary,.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the electronic stability control and the service traction warning lights illuminated and the chimes sounded. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred on five occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who re-calibrated the brake pedal pressure sensor. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake pedal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.
Was driving on lake shore driving when I had to slow down only to have to push the bakes down to the floor and that should not be. This has happen a lot and I have not had this vehicle for a year yet. Now I'm scared to drive my car.