2010 Chevrolet Malibu latches/locks/linkages problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Front Driver and Passenger door can not be opened from the inside or outside. Locking mechanism doesn't work. I've tried Unlocking the door with remote, button in the car, manually in the car and sticking the key in the actual door itself. When I pull on the handles nothing happens. You can hear…”
filed Mar 17, 2023
“The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the front driver’s side door would not open from inside or outside the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 196,000. The…”
filed Jul 20, 2021
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% |
| 2009 Malibu | 56 | 4% |
| 2008 Malibu | 71 | 7% |
| 2007 Malibu | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 Malibu | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 Malibu | 14 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 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.