2009 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical System Problems
- 273
- 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 273 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 42 records
- brake lights · 31 records
- brake pedal · 18 records
- traction control · 16 records
- stability control · 14 records
- door locks · 14 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 75 |
| 100–150k mi | 61 |
| 30–60k mi | 49 |
| 150–400k mi | 22 |
| 1–30k mi | 17 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Door locks randomly locked and unlocked. I could be driving or the car could be parked and the door locks would go up down up down. If it locked, there was no way to open it, i was stuck in the car. I felt it was such a hazard that i just had to remove the fuse that operated the door locks. *tr
ODI 10522647
Electrical System
Driving down the road the dash light will just go off and on, the power door locks stop working the power windows stop working the radio will just turn on when it wants to and the volume control will not work so when it turns on its at the peak volume. This is extremely dangerous. Chevrolet will not do anything about it. Its past its warranty. *tr
ODI 10421280
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle would down shift while accelerating. As a result, the vehicle would suddenly decelerate. In order to shift the vehicle back into its proper gear, the contact had to shift the vehicle into manual mode and use the optional pedal shifts. The contact also stated that the brake lights would illuminate when the brake…
ODI 10419703
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
While driving down the road the brake lights turn on. If i touch the breaks they go off. This happens most often when it rains, snows or if driving with the air conditioning on. The cruise control stops working at the same time. I have had this into a local dealership on three occasions where i have been told "we have to experience this in order to correct it." i am aware that many other malibu vehicles experience…
ODI 10524486
Electrical System
Cruise control disengaged. Third brake light came on and brake lights came on. Would not go off. After a period of time ( 30 minutes or so ) the brake light went off. People have told us numerous times we had no brake lights. This has happened a lot of times since then. Dealer said they couldn't find anything wrong.
ODI 10503240
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Car will not start, door locks lock and unlock w/out prompts, light flash on and off, radio goes on and off, & interior lights dim. These symptoms occurred twice before ... Once in the fall and once about 7 days ago. Previously (summer 20101) the power windows would not function - dealer stated it was a pinched wire. I also noticed a few weeks back the instruments could not be read during the day w/out turning on…
ODI 10379237
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
I have a 2009 chevy malibu the power locks has been locking and unlocking while the vehicle is in motion causing safety issues for me and my young children that are passengers in my vehicle. *tr
ODI 10377951
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Brake lights come one when driving and brake pedal is not pressed. Brake lights go off when brakes are pressed. Been to the dealer 3 times and they put some gel on the bcm connection as per a safety bulletin from gm . It fixed problem for a week . Problem has returned 4 times now . I think nhtsa should take my car to the test track and prove that a safety recall should be made on this vehicle. Nhtsa did once prior…
ODI 11010180
Electrical System · Service Brakes
I bought this car in june 2010 and the first thing to happen was the battery exploded in 09/2010. A few months later a my car was broken into because i did not realize that when i lock my doors that all locks but 1. The next thing that happend was the front head light shorted out, not the actual head light but the socket that the light goes into and that happend around 03/2012. Around january 2013 i was stopped…
ODI 10510120
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
While driving, the car will appear to think that the brakes are being applied. The brake lights will all activate, and cruise control will cease working. When the brake pedal is depressed, the brake lights turn off. The brakes still stop the car, but the lights and cruise control appear to be not calibrated to the brake sensor. Also, sometimes 3 warnings appear in the dash display: esc off, service esc, and service…
ODI 10521077
Electrical System
I have a 2009 malibu, recently experiencing electrical problems with the windows. This problem creates a safety risk for me and my family. The windows will not go up or down, the repair shops states there was a blown fuse which they said was replaced. Windows worked for a while. Same problem occurred in same day. Car remained in shop for a week. Drove car for about a week problem occurred again, this is a safety…
ODI 10345134
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the brake lights had an intermittent short circuit. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the brake pedal actuator needed to be adjusted twice; however, the failure recurred. The power locks failed and don't work from the inside of the vehicle. The contact was not included in nhtsa recall campaign number: 14v252000…
ODI 10604680
Electrical System
I was coming up to the railroad tracks and stop sign to take a left. The car just quit. I kept trying to start it and nothing happened, no click, nothing but about 5 min. Later it started again. I was about a mile from home so i took it back home and later, after dropping my daughter off, that day took it to george gee, where i had bought it and had my oil changes and any issues done, it didn't do it so they said…
ODI 10616365
Electrical System
Third brake light works when it wants to.this is a on and off problem. I believe this to be a safety problem g.m. Should address this problem or a least tell owners how to fix.
ODI 10924599
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Intermittently the front driver door only partially unlocks when placed in park resulting in the door not being able to open from interior and only partially pulled open from outside. Once door is open it will not close/latch. Front and rear locks on passenger side do not respond to key fob and must be manually locked/unlocked. Passenger front and rear doors lock when placed in vehicle is placed in gear but do not…
ODI 10626080
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
My service engine light has been on continuously because of my ignition switch is malfunctioning; at times it locks up disallowing me to be able to start my car or remove my keys. I have had issues with the camshaft actuators and has since been replaced on the engine; but this car is still malfunctioning. Also, my low beam headlight will not come on, on the passengers side of my vehicle after the bulb has been…
ODI 10573936
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact was driving 60 mph when the vehicle began to jerk abnormally followed by unintended acceleration. The dealer reloaded the transmission software. The contact stated that after repairs, the vehicle would not properly shift gears and when downshifting, the vehicle would abnormally accelerate. The contact was able to apply the brakes to stop the unintended…
ODI 10351296
Electrical System
From day 1, the right rear door lock actuator hasn't worked. After we got it fixed, the left rear door lock actuator also stopped working. Gm has provided partial coverage for our repair costs, but nothing for our inconvenience. (my husband had to take 4-5 hours off work each time to bring the car to the dealer for the repairs).
ODI 10730327
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
When first got car doors locked and unlocked with remote for apps 1 week. Then over appx month stopped working 1 door at a time. At this point the power locks inside (on door) do not work and lock/ unlock intermittently and even if i can unlock manually my drivers door it still stays locked even when lock is in fully unlocked position. Quite scary for someone that drives alone at night and my doors are unlocking…
ODI 10979431
Electrical System
I noticed when i would use the right turn signal that after completing the turn the signal would not shut off. It would make the "click" sound but the light would still flash. This happened about 50% of the time. The dealer replaced the turn signal switch today and it seems to be ok. *tr
ODI 10296217
Electrical System · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving 65 mph, the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that a sensor needed to be re-learned. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred and low pressure, check svc was displayed across the message board. In addition, the contact stated that the defroster failed to…
ODI 10735108
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
My malibu 2009 has locks opening and closing often when driving. Remaining open is a big safety concern. My dealer and gm pretend not to help unless they are in car when they see and hear it happening. My son also has the same problem on his new malibu 2009. Desperate for help. We have little children often in car and the locks are open., when this happens. *tr
ODI 10280354
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 60 mph, the emergency steering control warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. Also, the vehicle failed to start properly on multiple occasions. In order for the vehicle to start properly, the battery had to be disconnected until the vehicle reset. In addition, the doors failed to lock. The dealer stated…
ODI 10633279