There needs to be an official gm recall on the chevy malibu 2008. my brake lights would not work. they worked in reverse. every time i put my foot on the brake to slow down or stop, the lights wouldn't turn on to indicate to other drivers that i was slowing down. when my foot was off the brake, the brake lights would turn on. for me, and the family that i drive in this car, i felt this was hazardous. this was not safe driving for me and for everyone around me. if i had to suddenly stop and apply my brakes, i could have caused a serious accident. the brake light issue is only recalled for 2004-2007 malibu's. this issue has continued on past 2007. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the traction control and brake lights illuminated. the contact stated that the brake lights were also illuminated even though he was not depressing the brake pedal. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they could not diagnose the cause of failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 26,000. the vin was unavailable. updated 08/15/13*lj
While pressing the brake to slow to turn to the right the esc servicing comes across the dash. i call the service department the next day (cause the incident happened after hours) they tech says next time the light comes on bring it in without turning the car off. for the next several times it happens of course was after hours. i took it in for a oil change, and when leaving the light came on again. i automatically turned around and went back. upon diagnostic testing it shows nothing is wrong and the tech says my car doesn't have anything that would set off this code. can anyone tell me what esc stands for on this model car????? *tr
I first experienced a problem october 2011 when the dashboard message indicated service traction and service esc, i took my car to an independent garage where they put dielectric grease on the bcm connectors. they stated if the problem continues, i would have to go to a dealer for the bcm to be reprogrammed. while this fixed the problem of my service brake lights coming on without touching my break pedal and then while breaking no break lights come on, the fix only worked temporarily. i took my car to a dealership, because like others have mentioned, when you shut the car off it clears the message until you are no longer at the garage and it comes back on. i too took my car back to the dealer and did not shut the car off. the service writer saw the messages which were, service traction and service esc. the first time i visited the dealer was on june 1, 2012, their report states code c0131 abs traction control system pressure circuit. i had this problem fixed on june 25, 2012 in which they replaced and calibrated brake pedal switch, greased bcm connector, cleared code, road test, replace brake light switch for a sum of money. this has not fixed my problem to date. the problem is especially persistent during damp and wet weather. it is an uneasy feeling driving because it happens at random times. *tr
My 2008 chevy malibu has a recurring brake light issue. the brake lights stay on randomly, and when you step down on the brake pedal you get no brake lights randomly. i've almost been hit countless times due to vehicles behind me not knowing when i'm actually stopping due to the brake lights being on for 20 miles straight. this is very dangerous for me and my family. *tr
Brake lights come on and stay on when you don't even press the brake pedal. *jb