2010 Chevrolet Malibu vehicle speed control problems
116 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after driving for 5 miles, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode, with the message "Service Traction" displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle operated as intended after cooling down; however, the failure recurred after driving 5…”
filed Jul 23, 2026
“The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that under previous vehicle ownership, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V252000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Vehicle Speed Control, Electronic Stability Control (ESC); however, the recall repair failed to…”
filed Jan 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Malibu | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Malibu | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 Malibu | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Malibu | 18 | 9% |
| 2019 Malibu | 12 | 6% |
| 2018 Malibu | 111 | 16% |
| 2017 Malibu | 135 | 19% |
| 2016 Malibu | 152 | 18% |
| 2015 Malibu | 28 | 10% |
| 2014 Malibu | 17 | 5% |
| 2013 Malibu | 28 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 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.