"ESC" on the Chevrolet Malibu and other General Motors vehicles stands for "Electronic Stability Control", which is a safety feature designed to reduce the number and severity of accidents caused by a loss of vehicular control. It compensates for over-steering and under-steering, by providing additional traction and anti-skid support. For instance, if You swerve quickly (perhaps due to a child in the road), ESC helps prevent a rollover by stabilizing Your vehicle during the sharp motion. It's also valuable in harsh weather conditions, as it can be used effectively to compensate for icy patches. ESC uses a yaw sensor, wheel speed sensors, a steering angle sensor, and a hydraulic unit, working in tandem, to keep You safe in unfortunate and unpredictable situations.
Larry D.
April 9, 2020
Electronic stability control (esc) is an active safety feature designed to minimize the number and severity of motor vehicle crashes resulting from a loss of control. In oversteering and understeering cases esc provides traction and anti-skid support.
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