2009 Chevrolet Malibu visibility/wiper problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Just bought the car and it started acting funny. The windshield wipers haven't worked almost the whole time we've had the car. We have attempted to fix them and we think the problem is fixed all for them to stop working again. So needless to say we either can't drive while it's raining or we…”
filed May 19, 2022
“Has a problem with cold start needs a jump alot, service esc comes on with lose of traction and power steering, sensor in wheels go out often wheels sound weird when turning, headlight goes out often windshield wipers are out ,gearshift linkage has broken while trying to shift gears problem occurs…”
filed Mar 5, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Malibu | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Malibu | 4 | 7% |
| 2021 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Malibu | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Malibu | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 Malibu | 11 | 1% |
| 2015 Malibu | 9 | 3% |
| 2014 Malibu | 10 | 3% |
| 2013 Malibu | 26 | 3% |
| 2012 Malibu | 27 | 3% |
| 2011 Malibu | 8 | 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.