Table 1 shows one common traction control system related problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Traction Control System problems |
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately at 55 mph in a rain storm and making a right turn, the abs and traction control warning lights had illuminated, and the driver suddenly lost control of the steering and crashed into a tree. During the incident the driver sustained a concussion and neck and shoulder injuries which later required medical treatment. No police report was filed. The vehicle was later towed to the local mechanic. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 144,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. On several occasions, while driving, the rear of the vehicle independently slipped and hydroplaned. On another occasion, while driving approximately 50-60 mph and moving to the right lane, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle spun left to right until the contact was able to regain control. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC (8010 market st, youngstown, OH 44512, (877) 360-5077) where it was diagnosed that the alignment was off and all four tires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,000. The VIN was not available.