2009 Chevrolet Malibu latches/locks/linkages problems
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. Whether the vehicle was turned on or off, all the doors unlocked intermittently without warning. The dealer was not contacted. The failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately…”
filed Nov 15, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the gear automatically changed and the engine stalled. The electronic stability control, service traction, and check engine indicators illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, restarted the…”
filed Aug 8, 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% |
| 2008 Malibu | 71 | 7% |
| 2007 Malibu | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 Malibu | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 Malibu | 14 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 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.