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.
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Driving the malibu down the country road and some code flashed on the dash and then said power reduction and now its making a weird noise and car only drives slow, if this happens on a highway their will be a crash as when the power reduction kicked on it turned off traction control and power steering making it hard to move the steering wheel thank goodness i was in the country with little traffic.
ODI 11034458
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 12v460000 (power train). When the contact attempted to shift the vehicle into drive, the display on the instrument cluster indicated that the vehicle was in drive; however, the vehicle remained in neutral. The failure recurred various times, in various gears, and while driving various…
ODI 11000815
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. When the vehicle was shifted into reverse, it failed to reverse without warning. The vehicle was towed to springfield mitsubishi (313 baltimore pike springfield, pa 19064, [redacted]). The diagnostic results were unknown, but the ecm was replaced. The vehicle still failed to reverse and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The manufacturer stated that the…
ODI 10995593
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While idling at a stop, the vehicle lost power without warning. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and it returned to normal. The contact was able to drive home and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred when the vehicle was idling. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the…
ODI 10981297
Power Train · Steering
I recently bought this car at a buy here pay here and after one say the power steering went completely out on the vehicle. I researched and found a recall on the power steering unity but dealership said it was expired?
ODI 10959042
Power Train
Failed nj dmv inspection, engine icon,po714,715 emissions codes. Corrected and icon went off. 5 days later, while stopped at light, transmission lost forward, 2 days later, lost reverse. Codes po716 came up. Car is a california pvec covered for a long list of failed parts, 53,000 miles, 8 yrs old, covered i thought for 15 yrs/150,000 for trans failure due to exactly this history. Dealer new trans $4000, denied it…
ODI 10958965
Power Train
I have had the same issue as others (see complaint ids below for reference). Mine started at at 104,740 miles - very similar to ever other person. The dealer says they too believe exactly what i describe below fits the problem with the transmission clutch wave plate service bulletin (which i hope will be covered but do not think it will based on what i see on my gm owner center account and my vin number'hope i'm…
ODI 10957448
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 mph, the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The steering wheel began to severely vibrate, which made it difficult to control the vehicle. The dealer was unable to replicate the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
ODI 10967593
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Train · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the gear automatically changed and the engine stalled. The electronic stability control, service traction, and check engine indicators illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, restarted the engine, and the vehicle returned to normal. The contact also stated that the door locks automatically locked and…
ODI 11013751
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Vehicle shut off while i was driving on city street to pick up my daughter from school, and has not started since. No traction, service esc and power loss messages appeared on the dash display. The dealer was unable to communicate with the onboard computers.
ODI 10924837
Power Train
The wave plate had fractured at 114,000 miles according to the repair shop and my transmission needs to be completely replaced. The vehicle will not go over 30mph and will not go in reverse. I cannot afford a repair of this magnitude and everyone i have talked with said this should not have happened with this many miles. I have had this car for less than 3 years. I see there are many complaints. How do i find out if…
ODI 10909571
Power Train
I put my car in reverse it backed out of my driveway fine but as i shifted gear from reverse to drive my engine would rev but i wouldn't go anywhere and as i took my foot off the gas it would roll back even after i put it in park it would act like it wanted to roll back. Also the window locks wouldn't open if the car was in park and key out of ignition.....
ODI 10872502
Engine · Power Train
2009my malibu, timing chain broken. Other issues including valves, both front outer tie rods, alignment, a/c compressor, both sway bar links, right front axle seal, and rea brake pads
ODI 10865007
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various highway speeds and braking, the vehicle would not accelerate over 30 mph. The contact stated that the acceleration would be delayed and the vehicle would jerk prior to accelerating from a completed stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wave plate had fractured and the transmission would need to be replaced. The…
ODI 10862244
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the transmission failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the wave plate in the transmission had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,399.…
ODI 10837023
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
Power Train
Hard shift developing between 4th & 5th gear as well as reverse beginning to slip. There is a 10 year/120,000 mile campaign issued by gm concerning the 6t45 as well as the 6t70 / 75 transmissions concerning defective 3-5-r wave plates, but does not include the 6t40 transmission which my vehicle has. The defective internal parts in question are shared between the 6t40 as well as the 6t45 so i dont understand how my…
ODI 10824378
Power Train
When hooked up to the computer it threw the code transmission control module. The car is stuck in one gear, sometimes it is 1st gear sometimes it is 5th gear. You never know when you start the car andealers take off what gear it will be in.
ODI 10852752
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. When the contact placed the vehicle into park and then back into drive, the shifter moved but the transmission did not change gears. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v460000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the shift cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10789405
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle began to slow down independently and came to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that a wave plate within the transmission had disintegrated. As a result, the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10786965
Power Train
October 23, 2015, my wife was driving the 2009 malibu to work when, all of a sudden, the transmission would not shift. She was able to get to the side of the road and stopped. She tried to go forward and the car stayed in first gear. She stopped tried to back up and it would not go. She called me and, i was able to get the car home slowly in first gear. We knew the warranty was done as of the 5 years but only had…
ODI 10806366
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
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
One october 5, 2015 owner was driving at or around 35mph when the vehicles, esc, check engine light, and brake dashboard icons came on. Then car then lost engine power, and would not accelerate. Owner then cruised the car to the side of the road, where turned the key to the off position and then tried to restart it. Owner tried turning the key to restart the vehicle multiple times over the course of 15 minutes and…
ODI 10785220
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
My car stopped being able to shift. I pulled over and lost the ability to reverse as well. The mechanic confirmed it was my transmission, and recommended i take it to the dealership b/c chevy consistently has problems with transmissions and there was a "special coverage adjustment". My particular vin did not qualify to be repaired by chevy/gm although it was the exact same issues that the "special coverage"…
ODI 10749558
Power Train
Timing chain broke in 2015 totaling the motor of the car- had to have motor replaced cost thousands of dollars. Car stalled when putting it into park in a parking spot and would start after that- no previous issues.
ODI 10871543