2008 Chevrolet Malibu latches/locks/linkages problems
71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the front driver side door remained in the locked position. The contact was unable to unlock the door from inside or outside the vehicle. Chuck nicholson inc (located at 7190 oh-39, millersburg, oh 44654, (330) 275-3522) stated…”
filed Oct 5, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to open and close the front driver and passenger side doors, the latches failed to connect. As a result, the doors remained open and there were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…”
filed Mar 22, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Malibu | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Malibu | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Malibu | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Malibu | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Malibu | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Malibu | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 Malibu | 17 | 1% |
| 2009 Malibu | 56 | 4% |
| 2007 Malibu | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 Malibu | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 Malibu | 14 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 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.