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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Electronic Stability Control Esc Problems

11 owner-reported electronic stability control esc complaints from NHTSA data

11
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1
Recalls
Jan 2018Sep 2019
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Electronic Stability Control Esc Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #16V272000

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured March 7, 2016, through March 12, 2016. The memory chip in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may fail and cause the loss of electronically controlled brake systems including anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC). As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a replacement EBCM, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020). GM's number for this recall is 39440.

Owner Complaints (11)

highELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Apr 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power with the stability control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced and the engine needed to be deep cleaned.

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NHTSA #: 11580375
highELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Jul 2021

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that the brakes would not engage when the brake pedal was depressed.

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NHTSA #: 11423558
highELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Sep 2019

When I come to a stop the auto stop comes on but when I try to accelerate it stalls and I get a message on dash steering asst assist reduced and another message thst states service stabilitrac, then the car moves

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NHTSA #: 11254050
mediumELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Apr 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that upon depression of the brake pedal, the brake pedal made an abnormal grinding sound and became stiff. The check engine warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11652737
mediumELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: May 2020

MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE A 2016 CHEVY MALIBU. WE BOUGHT IT BACK IN 2016 BRAND NEW. SINCE THEN, THIS HAS HAPPENED TO US MULTIPLE TIMES. WE'LL BE ON A BUSY HIGHWAY THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IN THE MIDDLE OF FAST PACED TRAFFIC THE CAR SUDDENLY WON'T GO ABOVE 30MPH. IT'S VERY SCARY. THE THIRD TIME IT WAS WINTER AND I HAD ALL MY YOUNGER SIBLINGS IN THE CAR, AND I WAS PREGNANT (ALL UNDER THE AGE OF 13) AND WE WERE ON I-94 AND IT SUDDENLY WOULDN'T GO OVER 30MPH AGAIN LEAVING US TEMPORARILY STRANDED UNTIL A FAMILY MEMBER HAD TO COME PICK US ALL UP. WE BROUGHT IT IN AND PAID ABOUT $500 OUT OF POCKET DUE TO THROTTLE SENSORY ISSUES. NOW I AM CURRENTLY STUCK AT HOME TODAY (5/6/2020) ONCE AGAIN BECAUSE IT JUST HAPPENED AGAIN EVEN THOUGH WE GOT THE ISSUE FIXED A COUPLE MONTHS AGO. YESTERDAY I WAS ON A COUNTY ROAD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE COUNTRY WITH MY INFANT/BABY IN THE CAR AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN, THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND IT SAID 'ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED' AND WOULD NOT GO OVER 30MPH. IT TOOK ME AN HOUR TO GET TO AN 'AUTOZONE' SHOP AT THIS CRAWLING SPEED WITH MY FLASHERS ON (AND A RESTLESS SCREAMING BABY) TO HAVE THEM READ THE ENGINE CODE.. SURE ENOUGH THEY TOLD ME IT IS A THROTTLE SENSOR ISSUE. THIS IS EXHAUSTING AND DANGEROUS! *TR

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NHTSA #: 11323546
mediumELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Apr 2020

I WAS DRIVING ON MY WAY TO WORK AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CARS LIGHTS COME ON THE DASH AND SAY SERVICE STABILITYTRAK SOON AND REDUCED ENGINE POWER AS WELL AS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE CAR DECREASE SPEED TO 25 MPH AND ALMOST CAUSED A WRECK. I WAS NOT ABLE TO GO OVER 25 MILES AN HOURS AND WAS FINALLY ABLE TO PULL OFF AND STOP

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NHTSA #: 11321534
mediumELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Apr 2019

This happened to me about 2 weeks ago, I was at a red light, the engine went into start/stop, the radio cut off, the instrument panel went crazy with warnings. The car would not cut back on, I was unable to even use me hazards. I had no electrical in the car whatsoever.

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NHTSA #: 11195406
mediumELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Jan 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds on wet and snow covered pavement with the electronic stability control activated, the rear of the vehicle became unstable and fishtailed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (rodenroth chevrolet in sault sainte marie, mi), but the failure could not be duplicated.

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NHTSA #: 11064707
lowELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Feb 2020

While driving to my job and I pressed on the pedal brake, it felt like the brakes was having trouble to brake so I had to brake hard and drive carefully. It would make a sound when I would press down on the pedal. Took it to a mechanic and he told me that the ABS is broken and that's what giving me a hard time to brake.

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NHTSA #: 11307181
lowELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Jan 2020

My stability track light has been coming on for 2 days now and it is now causing my vehicle to shake when I am driving it. I am definitely concerned because this is a safety hazard. The light came on once last month as well, but now the light is appearing more frequently.

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NHTSA #: 11298491
lowELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Jan 2018

At a light stopped and my car shuts off, saying service stabilitytrak.

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NHTSA #: 11057848

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