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2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
14%of 21 total for the year
Median mileage
74,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, 14% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When we purchased the malibu ltz v6 fully loaded , leather seats all the upgraded options I thought I was getting a excellent car. I was delusional ! Within a couple of months I had a problem with my radio, and components in the radio saying aux input device and it kept turning on and off ! I called Chevrolet in green cove springs florida and asked them about it and they said it was nothing it wasn't nothing ! I was told of course after my warranty expired that it was the electrical system! And that I would have to pay more then $3,000 to fix it! Nice GM! …”

NHTSA complaint #10533168, filed 2013-08, 2,000 miles

“2008 malibu shows ice possible and then traction light comes on and then engine power reduce light comes on and the engine starts to slow down. This happens on the high way, in traffic, while accelerating and honestly going up and down hills. Took to service center and they said it was the mass air flow sensor, however after replacing the vehicle is still having the same issues. Contacted Chevrolet and they told me to have the recall on the vehicle done however the mechanic told me the recall has nothing to do with the issue and he doesn't know why the car is doing that. …”

NHTSA complaint #10490800, filed 2013-01, 125,232 miles

“I was t boned by another vehicle going the wrong way on a one way. I then was sent up a curb 35 MPH hitting a tree head on dragging the car down the tree then went up a small hill almost ending up in someones porch. I passed out at some point. Not one airbag went off in my vehicle. I contacted GM and they requested pictures first. I sent pictures of the malibu and was told they didn't feel the airbags should of deployed. I would have to find the vehicle for them to check the module. I found the vehicle and GM says the module was now put in another vehicle and I now have to find that vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10606098, filed 2014-06, 74,000 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008314%
200555%
200411%
200316%

Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Electrical system
11 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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