2018 Chevrolet Malibu electronic stability control (esc) problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while coming to a complete stop, the engine auto Start/Stop system engaged, causing the engine to shut off; however, the electrical system then became inoperable. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal to resume…”
filed Dec 12, 2024
“When car is stationary waiting for red light to change, the car will shut off and power cycle showing stabilitrak error message before turning back on. This also occurs when the car is stationary and engine is off for several hours.”
filed Oct 22, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Malibu | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Malibu | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Malibu | 53 | 8% |
| 2016 Malibu | 76 | 9% |
| 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 2018 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.