What is service ESC on Chevy Malibu?

Service ESC on the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu means that the electronic stabilitiy control needs to be service. The ESC warning light means that the vehicle system has detected a loss of traction or steering control and then reduces engine power and engages the brakes in order to try and keep control of the vehicle.Click to see full answer. Also know, what does ESC mean on a Chevy Malibu? Electronic stability control Furthermore, what causes ESC light to come on? The ESC light comes on when the car activates the electric stability control due to lack of steering control, normally due to a slippery surface. As the car tries to regain traction control the light will remain on. Keeping this in view, is it safe to drive with the ESC light on? Since electronic stability control is essentially an extension of ABS and TCS, it’s typically safe to drive a vehicle that has an ESC malfunction. However, you should be able to continue driving the vehicle as if it didn’t have stability control. If you do, just be especially careful on wet pavement and sharp corners.How much does it cost to fix electronic stability control? Electronic Stability Control Repair Cost: NHTSA estimates that with mass production the average cost for installation of the ESC will be around $111 per vehicle on vehicles that already include ABS brakes. Currently the cost for optional equipment is around $300 to $800.

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