2008 Chevrolet Malibu Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems
- 67
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- door locks · 38 records
- door lock · 37 records
- lock unlock · 21 records
- passenger door · 15 records
- doors lock · 12 records
- rear door · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 36 |
| 60–100k mi | 17 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
I have automatic locks on my car and i have already had to take the car in twice to have the locks repaired or replaced and now the locks are giving me problems again. The car is still under the warranty period, but this is the third time that i'm going to have to take the car in for the same type of problem. *tr
ODI 10346698
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Bought a used 2008 malibu with 36k, by the time i hit 43k the driver side rear door lock would not work electronically. By the time i hit 45k the driver door is not working properly. I looked into the issue and there are many others out there with the same problem. Chevy dealers then charge over $1000 to fix the lock motors, even though it seems to be a factory defect. *tr
ODI 10345772
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Both rear door lock actuators are inoperable. The doors will not lock automatically or unlock automatically. Both doors will not lock or unlock when the power door lock button is actuated. Both doors will not lock when the car is placed into drive. The rear doors can be opened when the car is moving. Both doors will not lock or unlock using the remote keyless entry. Because the vehicle is out of warranty, gm will…
ODI 10360324
Latches/Locks/Linkages
I own a 2008 malibu lt2. Shortly after the 36,000 mile warrant ran out the passenger front door lock would not unlock with the remote or by the unlock button. It has to be manually unlocked. About one month later the rear drivers door began doing the same thing. I took it to the dealership and they charged me $80 dollars to tell me it would cost $400 to replace both actuators on the locks. I see there have been many…
ODI 10360810
Latches/Locks/Linkages
I own a 2008 chevy malibu that was bought new off the lot. The door locks on both back doors and the passenger door started malfunctioning a few months ago, and now even the driver door lock is inoperable. I have changed the batteries in the fobs, to no avail. I had onstar also do the auto unlock, but this too in unsuccessful. I purchased all extended warranties the company had to offer, but unfortunately they only…
ODI 10363630
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Doors stopped locking when the car is put into drive or reverse, and unlocking when in park. This is a safety issue as we carry a toddler/child in the back seat and they are not locked in, and could open the door. We are told this is very common in malibu's and the dealer maintains an inventory of actuator's to repair all of the vehicles that are brought in. *tr
ODI 10508793
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seat Belts · Steering
My 2008 chevy malibu 1lt has several problems, let me explain. First the problem was a slight clicking, popping in the steering column when turning the wheel, then it starting doing it every time i slightly turn the wheel you can feel it through the steering column, nothing bad but its annoying, then suddenly within a couple months of that my power locks suddenly started going up and down by themselves periodically…
ODI 10357258
Latches/Locks/Linkages
The door lock motors have gone out on both the driver side door and the driver side passenger door. The back door went out first followed by the front door. The problem occurs all the time, the automatic door locks do not work at all. We have not repaired this issues simply because we cannot afford the extra expense. *tr
ODI 10368046
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
2008 chevy malibu automatic door locks fail to operate properly. Began with passenger rear door and moved to all doors. When car reaches 15 mph the doors are supposed to auto lock. They do not. Keyless entry and starter do not work. Battery was replaced in the key fob with no change. Took car to dealership for repair. Cost would be 250 dollars per door to repair. Car was taken in to dealership prior to 3 yr 36000…
ODI 10336029
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Initially the left rear door lock malfunctioned - approximately 17 months after purchase, would not unlock; problem continued and then the door would not lock. Spoke with gm dealer - not covered, parts cost $165 plus, the next lock to malfunction was the front passenger door, would not unlock; problem continued and then the door would not lock. Contacted gm dealer - no recall notice out, no warranty coverage.…
ODI 10522465
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The driver door locks stopped working. When i brought to the dealer to repair, it was determined the actuator no longer worked properly and it was repaired under warranty. After another six months, the passenger side went out, the unit was no longer under warranty. The following year the same problem recurred on the driver side. Today, neither side works nor do the key fobs. The cost to repair is $350 per lock.…
ODI 10592743
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Steering · Wheel Bearing
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel pulled to the left and then to the right. The contact had to slow down and grip the wheel tight in order to gain control of the vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently but had become progressively worse over time. She also noticed that the door locks had malfunctioned. The wheel bearing was replaced but the doors…
ODI 10326770
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Steering · Wheels
I have a 2008 chevy malibu that has some steering issues. The steering wheel will jerk back and forth while driving or while sitting still, steering wheel makes a popping noise when turning. 2 of the 4 door locks completely quit working electronically. So many more problems, this car is a lemon and gm and the government should be ashamed for making this vehicle car of the year. *tr
ODI 10317688
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu lt. The contact stated that the power door locks failed to secure both front doors and the passenger side rear door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer confirmed that the locking mechanisms failed but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10462594
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Unexpectedly the interior door locks starts to unlock and lock by them self. If i put the car in gear, the locks are suppose to lock, these locks i have un-lock them self in this process. This has been going on since i bought the car brand new in september of 2008, on a 2008 chevy malibu. *tr
ODI 10249047
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the doors would not unlock when using the remote control or with manual the lock and unlock buttons. The contact stated that the only way to open the doors was to pull the knob to unlock it manually. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the door lock actuator was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10432183
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
My car locks on all 4 doors has to be manually locked, when they are electrical. And when i use the remote to unlock the doors, and i open a door, the alarm sounds. The locks on my doors has not been working for a long time, and of course i am out of the warranty time. I think there should be a recall on that. It really gets tiring. The warning light for the air bags and tire pressure monitor has been coming on…
ODI 10329439