2016 Chevrolet Malibu electronic stability control (esc) problems
76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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. The contact's husband replaced the brake sensor; however, the failure recurred…”
filed Apr 4, 2025
“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…”
filed Apr 1, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Memory chip in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may fail and cause the loss of…Campaign 16V272000 · May 5, 2016
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Malibu | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Malibu | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Malibu | 21 | 3% |
| 2017 Malibu | 53 | 8% |
| 2015 Malibu | 16 | 6% |
| 2014 Malibu | 31 | 9% |
| 2013 Malibu | 72 | 9% |
| 2012 Malibu | 129 | 14% |
| 2011 Malibu | 174 | 18% |
| 2010 Malibu | 227 | 17% |
| 2009 Malibu | 255 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.