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 · Headlights · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was stopped at a red light, the check engine, traction control off, and stability control off warning lights illuminated. While the vehicle was parked on a hill, it independently rolled backwards without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability…
ODI 10873897
Electrical System · Seats
A little over a year ago we noticed the drivers side power seat seemed to be moving at times. It has since broken loose from part of the frame. As long as the seat is in the down position it sits kinda steady. Any attempt to move it up or down causes it to become dislodged. It happens regardless of the motion of the car. About the same time frame, the rear door locks started acting up. Depends on their attitude of…
ODI 10865042
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My electric steering pump suddenly stop working yesterday while driving on street. Two warning messages appeared on eic. " check steering" "esc off check". I have read on many forums, by chevy malibu owners, have complain having same issue. I' m concern for my family safety if this steering pump fails again at greater speed.
ODI 10823326
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the esc light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the esc failed and the module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the esc light illuminated on the instrument panel due to…
ODI 10861743
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
Engine power reduced and car cranks but wont start. It also slowed down when that engine power reduced came on almost had an accident and my family was in the car.
ODI 10819127
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
There is something faulty in the system which is causing the battery to become completely drained if the car sits 2/3 days without being started. I have replaced my 3 times and still something in the car is continuing to drain the battery. There is hundreds of people all over the internet that are having this same issue. Not even the dealership could fix the issue. I am not physically leaving anything on in the car…
ODI 10817490
Electrical System
Door locks randomly engage and disengage while driving they may unlock may not unlock when car is not in motion then randomly they lock and unlock while the car is in motion constantly at slow speed less often during highway driving they engage and disengage constantly multiple complaints on the internet involving the same issue on the same vehicle
ODI 10810218
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when the ignition key was turned to the start position, the vehicle failed to start without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10808823
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
High mounted brake light randomly works, similar to previous recall. Chevy dealer tries to tell me light is "fried" when it actually works, intermittently. Gm has yet to contact me on whether they will cover the cost
ODI 10809587
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Rt front headlight became inoperative took vehicle to chevrolet dealership for repair mechanic found headlight connector burned and melted--light bulb connector burned possibility of electrical fire
ODI 10794995
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Lamp · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer for a manufacturer recall concerning nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The contact was not experiencing any failures before the recall repair was performed by the dealer. The contact stated that…
ODI 10853534
Electrical System
The center high mount stop light works and then does not work at times. Dealer said 3 third brake light needs replaced. Led bulb does light at times so its not in the led but something up in light assembly .
ODI 10789102
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
The brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features. This occurs after we have had the work done that was for gm recall number 13036/nhtsa campaign number:…
ODI 10789742
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Power steering ,traction light, engine power down all come on and car shut down
ODI 10787128
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving at 65 mph on the interstate and esc light, check engine light, and security light came on. The speedometer needle and the fuel guage needle started jumping sporadically and then i lost power for a moment and could not accelerate. Had to coast to the side of the road. Very dangerous situation. Turned the car off and restarted, and it happened numerous more times. Had to end up having it towed. It is in the…
ODI 10786066
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving at any speed, the brake light illuminated without the brake pedal being depressed. In addition, the instrument panel lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic stability control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in a nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system,…
ODI 10785431
Electrical System · Power Train
While driving the car at 55 mph it started jumping/skipping while i was driving on a 3 lane highway and then it just died. I couldn't get it in reverse and it wouldn't shift at all. The electrical information on the dash went out as well. I had to arrange a tow. I'm being told it needs a new transmission and there is electrical failure as well. The car has 86,000 miles on it and has been serviced routinely. How does…
ODI 10789225
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the third brake light illuminated independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where…
ODI 10782442
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to restart the engine, the security sensor light illuminated and the engine would not restart. The light dimmed after 5-10 minutes and the vehicle could not be restarted. The contact indicated that the failure was intermittent. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not…
ODI 10836700
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
When driving my vehicle the brake lights are currently illuminating without me pressing the brake pedal and not illuminating when i do press the brake pedal (brake light reversal). In addition my electronic stability control (esc) and cruise control turn off. I previously reported this problem to the agency under nhtsa id number 10548365. I had the recall work performed in the summer of 2014. In addition i…
ODI 10777958
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the brake lights constantly remained illuminated. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The contact mentioned that the brake light briefly deactivated when the brake pedal was…
ODI 10775938
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
**low beam on passenger side of vehicle** while off - unlocking with the key fob illuminates the headlamp (stationary) while on - headlamp does not work (stationary & in motion) it was thought that the bulb needed to be replaced, so it was replaced, and it has not corrected the problem.
ODI 10783245
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and was coasted to the side of the road. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. In addition, the vehicle failed to start until after a few moments when the ignition key was turned to the accessory position. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10779430
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While parked, the exterior and interior front driver doors and the passenger and rear doors failed to open. The contact stated that the front driver side door had to be left open to enter or exit the vehicle. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the solenoid in all doors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
ODI 10747034
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
My door locks are locking and unlocking while i'm driving and also while the vehicle is parked.
ODI 10748944