2009 Chevrolet Malibu Suspension Problems
- 7
- 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.
Among these 7 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
While driving down the highway there was a sudden loss of electric power steering. Just as described in bulletin 114116, making it hard for me to turn the steering wheel which caused the car to shake terribly.
ODI 11218089
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
Power steering works randomly but mostly not at all. Power steering, service traction control light. Abs light and esc flash on dash display all in one week. Driving to work made a left hand turn and power steering went out causing me to drive off the road. Power steering came back on and then out again. And has been off since
Crash reported
ODI 11183657
Steering · Suspension
Car began to make a random clunk when turning. Took the vehicle to the dealer as soon as they were open. Alignment began to pull. Front end started to hum. Dealer service manager said wheel bearings failing in front end. Strut assemblies in front need replacement, knuckles that hold the strut assemblies to the frame were original, made out of aluminum, and are now rotted out and require replacement. Intermediate…
ODI 11142718
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Suspension · Tires
Odor from leaking cooling system. Car pulls to left. Driver does seat not adjust with the control. Front tires are worn down cords showing. Bought car at ourisman chev. Car dealer (34,523 miles) with platinum coverage. Car current (49,512 miles). They insisted that i should pay for new tires$295. Transmission flush $249.00. Fuel induction service $179. Coolant hose$10. That my plan only cover surge tank which i have…
ODI 10487384
Suspension
At 15,237 miles the right front hub bearing was replaced. Mfg part # 20907865 at 24,079 miles the left front hub bearing was replaced. Mfg part # 20907865 at 24,079 miles the right front hub bearing will have to be replaced. Mfg part # 20907865 this 2009 chev. Malibu has never been in salt or any other corrosives except what is in the normal driving environment. This car has the v- 6 engine. I have owned since new.…
ODI 10443813
Power Train · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
The event leading up to : turning right from side street the car lunges into the left lane when accelerating . The failure occurs every time when the car takes off from a stop to enter into freeway. Steering wheel rotates with fast action clock wise 360 degrees.what was done took car to 4 dealers all said it meets the specifications of the car. Car dealer said it was a glitch corporate said there was nothing they…
ODI 10355967
Suspension
Purchased this vehicle brand new from dealer in june of 2009. 1st time i heard clunking noise from front suspension only when the temps drop below 50 degrees. Once car warmed up, the noise would go away. Sounded like a broken stabilizer link. Returned car to dealer and had to leave overnight so they can hear the noise, only problem was that the dealer could hear the noise when cold, but sound noise would be gone by…
ODI 10558716