Complaint 2080396
2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU • TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM • incident Mar 15, 2025
- Complaint ID
- 2080396
- Make
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- MALIBU
- Model Year
- 2012
- Component
- TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
- Incident Date
- Mar 15, 2025
- Date Received
- Apr 4, 2025
- Data As Of
- Sep 1, 2026
Complaint Summary
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Owner Narrative
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) and 15V269000 ( SEAT BELTS); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the steering wheel vibrated and seized. The "ESC" and âTraction Control" warning lights were illuminated. The contact used a scanner and diagnosed the vehicle with steering failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was made aware of the issue and wanted to charge the contact for the parts. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.