Chevrolet Malibu Complaints (2009)

1,536 consumer complaints on file.

#11545973September 22, 2023
STEERING, AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to turn the steering wheel to the left or the right, the steering wheel seized and failed to operate as needed. The contact aggressively maneuvered the steering wheel to regain normal functionality. The air bag warning light was also illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 184,553.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11545541September 20, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE
My car is having issues driving over 60miles per hr, I have to keep pressing the gas to get the car to move, the car battery is dead and won’t turn on, I got the car repaired twice and the second time I got it repaired, it just was even worse then before . The car smells like gas , the salesman only told me that I needed a value cover gasket and he had someone repair it , but when I went to auto zone , it was still cracked, I have a oil leak and my car eats up gas.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532030July 13, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, POWER TRAIN
My vehicle can overheat at times and the thermostat won’t work. That’s during the summer and winter so the temperature could rise above normal and I wouldn’t know because of the electric problems. It’s happened too many times to count. The ESC sign comes on across the dash for me letting me know there are issues with power steering and traction. I can drive on my way to work and on the highway and it happens randomly. It’s dangerous and scary I have to pull over on the side of the road to turn it off and on. Sometimes more than three to four times before it acts normal again. I tried to go to GM because my car has the symptoms of the cars being repaired in the recalls. But I’m told there are none for my car but yet the car still locks on me. It jumps too as it’s accelerating.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531230July 9, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
My power steering continues to go in and out while driving. There is a “service esc” light on the dash along with multiple other lights. I see this among thousands of other 2009 Chevrolet Malibus, yet they are not recalled. I feel this is a serious safety warning for everyone who has one or might get one in the future.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528879June 26, 2023
STEERING
Electronic power steering goes out randomly while driving highway speeds. Traction control light and ESC light go on when this happens.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527652June 19, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The fuse box is faulty. It’s not giving power to the starter when the car heats or if it is hot outside. My car has been showing “reduced engine power” and it will no longer turn on. I have researched online and on YouTube from mechanics that the fuse box is the problem. I have taken the car in multiple times and my mechanics never get a code for electric issues. There is a brand new radiator, alternator and battery that has been put into my car. There is no problem with the actual starter itself. When the car is jumped it comes on but turns off while driving when it gets hot. Multiple cars similar to mine have been having this problem and it was never made public.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523042May 20, 2023
STEERING
I purchased this car used on 3/27/2023. The previous owner took good care of the car and had any recalls issued taken care of. On 4/10/2023 the power steering went out. I had the Power Steering Control Module replaced on 4/17/2023 at a cost of $1,154.36 at my local Chevrolet dealer. Upon research on the Internet I found that some Chevrolet Malibus were issued a recall for this problem. This car should have been issued a recall and this problem taken care of years ago. I need for Chevrolet / GM to address this. Thank you.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520247May 3, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, POWER TRAIN
The car suddenly turns off while driving shutting down the power steering making it difficult or impossible to maneuver. It is a death trap. This happened 3 times today May 5, 2023 Losing power while driving is a major safety issue that is putting innocent people's lives at risk.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517536April 17, 2023
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Loss of power steered. Power steering esc code appears. Steering wheel locks when I first start vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516256April 10, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, WHEELS
My steering wheel shakes and jerks while driving and when I start the car. Also, my car steers and pulls to the left while I’m driving until the electric power steering light comes on and then the steering locks up and I am unable to turn the steering wheel to make a turn which can lead to a crash because I have to force the wheel in order to turn. I was driving on the highway and my steering locked and I pulled over safely and tried turning the car off and on. This has turned the electric power steering light off and I was able to turn the wheel but my steering wheel still shakes and jerks and the car pulls to the left. To add, a few minutes later my steering locks up and the electric power steering light comes on again and I am unable to turn the steering wheel. A couple of days ago I was coming off of an exit and the power steering light came on and I could turn the wheel to make the turn, almost causing an accident. Fortunately, I was able to force the steering to make the turn. *This has been a reoccurring issue. I will post the date below for the latest occurrence.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11515895April 7, 2023
STEERING
When accelerating the car glides to the right even tho you’re holding the steering wheel straight there’s not any play in the steering that i can observe. When you are driving it is unpredictable which way you feel the said “ gliding motion “ when braking I would say that it usually glides to the left but at times it’s caught me off guard and I vear off to the right the esc service light is now on also I made a appointment for safety inspection at a local dealership
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11514340March 29, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
As I'm driving down the road my vehicle will engage the brake without warning while I'm in a curve or turning and it's extremely dangerous. I had a 18 wheeler behind me and my car came to an abrupt stop without warning as I was getting onto the interstate
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513423March 23, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while his wife was backing out of the driveway, the power steering failed without warning. Due to the failure, his wife hit a pole on their property. The contact's wife was not injured, the air bags did not deploy due to low impact, a police report was not filed, and no property damage was reported. The contact went to assist his wife after the failure and used excessive force to steer the vehicle back into the driveway. The contact called the dealer and informed him that the vehicle was not under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering). The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 76,500.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512548March 18, 2023
STEERING
Unknown when I try to turn the steering locks up and then it lets go it’s like grabbing not wanting to let me turn
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512096March 15, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
When I am going down the road the vehicle comes to a complete stop in a curve sometimes and it's dangerous. Only the bright lights work on the vehicle. The esc activates and turns off a lot when you least expect it
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11509468February 28, 2023
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electric power steering failure, while driving service ESC and power steering came up on the dash along with a traction control indicator. The only symptom prior was a Shakey steering wheel which was assumed to be mechanical. Problem persists on and off even with resetting system powering off and then back on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11508346February 21, 2023
STEERING
The power steering went out when my son was driving. He was barely able to get out of the road for safety purposes. We took it to a dealer and they are recommending a whole new steering column and sensors. They say this is very common on these models. In looking at a $1,500-$2,000 fix and from what I researched this is very common with these models but only some were 'recalled.' Seems to be a way bigger issue. Im lucky my son wasn't in an accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11508088February 19, 2023
STEERING
I was pulling out of my alley onto a main street and my power steering went out I had to pull over I shut the car off and restarted it and it came back. When this happened got a message on dash ESC active and service power steering.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11507404February 15, 2023
STEERING
The contact's daughter owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer, where it was diagnosed as EPS System failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11507277February 14, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed as power steering assist failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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