2009 Chevrolet Malibu Power Train Problems
- 88
- 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
- power steering · 19 records
- failure mileage · 18 records
- wave plate · 12 records
- failure failure · 12 records
- needed replaced · 9 records
- notified failure · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 30 |
| 100–150k mi | 29 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Stopped behind another vehicle, when i started moving again there was a severe shudder or vibration. Then my car did not want to start moving again. Once it did start moving it would not shift out of first gear.
ODI 11288962
Engine · Power Train
While vehicle is traveling along at interstate traffic speeds(60-65 mph) the car will go into an engine reduced power mode, and emergency traction displays on the dash. The vehicle will not increase in speed,(20 mph max) have to hurriedly find an exit to the right to avoid a crash. At the end of recall 14v252, it states service esc and/or traction control tell-tales illuminate with this condition. The dealer has…
ODI 11279804
Power Train · Steering
On november 6, 2019 was driving my kids to school on a regular street, when suddenly without warning my power steering goes completely out. Ran up on a curb almost hitting a pole because i was unable to turn wheel. I took vehicle to get power steering fluid and was told it was electrical. Took to another place to have tested and a recall came up for vehicle. Took to dealership and was told it was not a recall but it…
ODI 11278588
Power Train
2009 malibu downshifted all at once almost causing an accident
ODI 11228921
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
I have a 2009 chevy malibu .recall webisite reflects numerous recalls regarding my auto , make and model. While driving on a 6 lane hwy,, i have lost power steering twice. Which is almost impossable to control. Also, the automatic locks have stopped operating even when pressing the door auto lock/ unlock button .you can hear then trying to function however does not. Also, while sitting in park, i crank my car and…
ODI 11234322
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Esc car, car completely shuts down and esc tracking light comes on and it says no power/low power esc - this can cause an accident. The car completely shuts down!
ODI 11242992
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I have had problems with this vehicle from day one. I filed a report previously and i am filing another one in reference to my power transmission. I have a 2009 chevy malibu, 4 speed, automatic. I was driving and the vehicle downshifted itself without my doing anything, almost causing an accident because it would not shift into high gear. Something popped in the vehicle and the gear shifted for a little bit and…
ODI 11217191
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Steering
Issue started with gear shift not going into park and then power steering started having issues and quit working while driving with wheel shaking back and forth. Next transmission began slipping and now barely shifts. Wheel jerks so hard when i turn now that it kicks my hand off wheel. Coughlin automotive in london, ohio told us that recall had been fixed but refuses to give us proof. Power steering has gone out in…
ODI 11240656
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into park. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the shift cable needed to be repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 34,000.
ODI 11185837
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I have been having trouble with my car almost from the time of purchase. My vehicle is having some transmission problems. It is having problems picking up speed and jerks when gears are shifted. I have also notice that when the button is pushed to roll down the window, the light flickers a bit. My car has numerous recalls on it but everytime i take it to the shop, they tell me they are closed out. That is a safety…
ODI 11163311
Power Train
My son drove this 09 malibu to work and when he got off of work the car would not go into reverse. I have done some research on this issue and it seems like this is a defect inside the transmoissions on these vehicles and the wave-plte brakes requiring a rebuild. I cannot believe these vehicles have not been recalled to fix this defect!!!!!
ODI 11163275
Power Train
Car won't go in reverse and won't change to 3rd gear. Rpm wind high going at a slow speed of 30mph and won't switch to higher gear. Chevy paid for transmissions with this same issue for 2008-2009 malibus with 6t70 or 6t75 but said mine wasn't part of #14404b: special coverage adjustment since my transmission is 6t40 or 6t45 even though i am having the same exact issue. I had to pull over and have cars pass me as i…
ODI 11139517
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact called on behalf of the driver. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to reverse and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive, but the failure recurred. The…
ODI 11132696
Power Train
My 2009 chevrolet malibu experienced a wave plate issue that gm is aware about but won't cover. The problem was issued special coverage #14404 for same malibu 2008-2009 but they say my vehicle is not covered but won't give specifics only saying i should have received a letter and only which i need to produce to have my problem fixed. They don't keep an accurate record of people's addresses so how am i supposed to…
ODI 11130895
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Steering
I have not had my 2009 malibu for almost a year now. I took it to the dealership to get looked at and they want to charge me 140 dollars for looking at it, just to tell me the transmission is messed up. I knew this. It started when i was driving to work and a light came on and it was really hard to turn the steering wheel. I had to slow way down because i could barely turn the wheel. This was a huge safety issue. I…
ODI 11266930
Power Train
I put the shift level in park but it does not put the transmission in park. The call rolls when this happens. This is the exact symptom shown in chevrolet recall number 09v073000. Chevrolet will not honor it.
ODI 11118764
Power Train
2009 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to transmission problems. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. The transmission clutch wave plate was replaced. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the repairs. *js
ODI 11099729
Power Train
Lost the 35r gears in my 6t45 transmission just as the 6t70 & 6t75 transmission which are under tsb 14404 but as gm noted it's only for the v6 engines (high output) and not the 2.4l engines. Same issue but not covered. I only have 84, 000miles on the car, engine runs great, body is in great shape just have a bad transmission. Looking to get a tsb to cover the 6t40 & 6t45 transmissions. Called gm and they will do…
ODI 11090137
Engine · Power Train
The shift cable to the transmission became loose while vehicle was running. I was unable to shift the vehicle until the cable was reconnected by hand. The vehicle has an issue with accelerating especially when trying to go highway speeds. It cant flow into traffic normally. The check engine code is p0420 for the catalytic converter.
ODI 11081712
Air Bags · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall the airbag light has come on and stays on something with the steering, wheels, drivetrain, and possibly bcm. A lot of vibration when driving and braking. Becoming such an issue to the point i fear to have my 11 month old child in it.
ODI 11157045
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was stationary, the transmission failed. The contact stated that the reverse gear could not be engaged and that the vehicle would only perform in first and second gear. In addition, the vehicle would not accelerate beyond 20 mph. Burt watson chevrolet in freeland, michigan was made aware of the failure and diagnosed that the flex plate within the…
ODI 11075492
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle jerked when the gear was switched and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, turned off, and restarted. The vehicle was taken to steve rayman chevrolet [redacted], located at 2155 cobb pkwy se, smyrna, ga 30080) where it was diagnosed that a new transmission was needed.…
ODI 11131054
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Takata recall i was at a stop sign at a very busy intersection. When i pulled out my power steering went out. I had no way in turning the vehicle. I had to reverse the vehicle and put it in park then turn off the vehicle. When turning back on vehicle was fine. Drove a mile to local bank and it did it again in the drive thru. As i was trying to make it to work it went out as i was pulling into parking lot. The first…
ODI 11063778
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Steering
Sudden loss of electric power steering when i drive in cold weather, am accelerating and turning to the left at any variation of degree. Frightening that it happens while i'm driving and have no upper body strength. The sensor flashed and then disappeared. Once the car was shut off and turned on again there were no more issues. Took it to the dealer and they said they could not recreate the issue so i'd have to…
ODI 11093697
Power Train
Lost the 35r gears in my 6t45 transmission just as the 6t70 & 6t75 transmission which are under tsb 14404 but as gm noted it's only for the v6 engines (high output) and not the 2.4l engines. Same issue but not covered. I only have 107,000 miles on the car, engine runs great, body is in great shape just have a bad transmission. Looking to get a tsb to cover the 6t40 & 6t45 transmissions. Dealership even tried to…
ODI 11064386