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.
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to shift into the park position, the gear indicator light would only display reverse and the vehicle would only operate in reverse. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. No further information was available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
ODI 10735393
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the gear shift failed to switch into the park position. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the shifter cable kit and bracket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). The failure…
ODI 10722597
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle slipped gears and stalled. The contact activated the emergency brakes in order to stop the vehicle safely. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the shift cable fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123, 000.
ODI 10775450
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Door locks and windows stopped working in suspect due to some electrical problems. And when i'm on the gas it won't pick up any speed and i think that's due to the cam shaft. And i know im not the only one having the same problems with the same car. It's really becoming a problem
ODI 10895410
Power Train · Steering
When driving the power steering went out. This has happened 4 times in the past year.
ODI 10744454
Power Train
Vehicle suddenly starting jerking while driving on main road barely made it home unable to put car in reverse had car towed to dealer wave plate disintegrated and had to have transmission rebuilt. General motors has issued a special service coverage for certain vehicles with this problem mine is not included and being that this is a known problem they really should include all vehicles affected by this known issue.…
ODI 10712799
Electrical System · Power Train
While driving on city street going maybe 35 mph my 3year old who was strapped into his car seat in the backseat began to choke. I immediately pulled over and got out to go to his aid but i couldn't unlock the back door. I panicked and had to try to climb through the small space from the front seat to the back but could not quickly get my choking child out of the car. Later that day i checked the door locks after…
ODI 10695111
Brake Lights · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While the cruise control was activated, it randomly deactivated. Also, when the brake pedal was depressed, the center brake light would not illuminate and the rear brake lights illuminated very dimly. The contact also indicated that the transmission was replaced due to failures that prevented the vehicle from accelerating normally. No further information was available.…
ODI 10910834
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to switch into the park position and the parking indicator would not illuminate. The vehicle failed to start. The issue occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of nhtsa campaign number: 12v460000 (power train) and…
ODI 10944454
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was picking my little brother up from school i was at the light and the car started to shake violently and engine reduced power light came on is does this on and off and this is not safe for any driver. *tr
ODI 10680019
Power Train
I could not shift car into park. I could not turn the key to off. Car was stuck in drive. Had to call a towing service to pick up. The nearest auto shop had to put in park, and fix the shift cable. We were out of 165.00 dollars, plus rental fees cost of 85.00 dollars. They kept our car for five days. *tr
ODI 10689822
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when the vehicle was put into park and turned off, the vehicle would continue to roll and failed to restart. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 12v460000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
ODI 10644886
Accelerator Pedal · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle failed to shift into gear and excessive force was required to depress the accelerator pedal. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,800. Updated 1/7/15*cn the…
ODI 10651468
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate on several occasions while driving at various speeds. In addition, the contact stated that the power steering, the door locks, windows and rear tail gate failed. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10746501
Power Train
I was trying to accelerate to go onto the high way and my car would not go, there was a truck behind be and he just missed me and my family. Took the car to rodgers chevrolet and they said that the transmission needed to be replaced. I remember complaining about my car not wanting to accelerate before i think it was to gordon chevrolet. I had to dish out $2,500 that i did not have, i also had to replace my tie rod,…
ODI 10618904
Clutch Assembly · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle speed suddenly decelerated and the vehicle would not shift into gear. The vehicle was restarted and the vehicle would not accelerate over 20 mph or operate in reverse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the clutch wave plate ruptured and caused the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10617224
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated when the acce;erator pedal was engaged and the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnose that the input speed sensor and transmission control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000…
ODI 10610939
Power Train
I had pulled into a parking lot and was waiting for customer to close their car door when my car would not move. The car was in drive and it felt like it was out if gear. It grabbed and i was able to pull in. When i was ready to leave the store i had gotten onto the highway and around 25mph the car did not want to shift into 2nd gear, i was also having trouble going into reverse. I decided to take my car home and i…
ODI 10611131
Power Train
Driving in traffic, vehicle suddenly lost power and i had to pull out of traffic, nearly causing an accident. Engine revved, rpms were high. Shut car off, restarted and car would not get out of second gear. I had the car towed to a chevrolet dealer, who told me my transmission failed due to a wave plate issue. Although 6t70 transmission warranty was extended to some 6 speed 2009 malibu's, i was told mine was not,…
ODI 10726704
Power Train
While driving power steering went out. 2014 april 26. Same thing happened a year later the exact date 2015. *tr
ODI 10712982
Power Train
Transmission bell housing and torque converter seals. Why was the transmission not under warranty for this repair. I purchased the car at 36,045 miles, at 78,798 miles this transmission pan leakage occurs. This result in 3rd gear shift slipping. Rendering me to pay a total to roger dean of 1,234.15, mind you the seals were 30.00 and the labor 1086.40. There must have been a defect in the seals for that situation to…
ODI 10808370
Headlights · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the vehicle stalled. The contact indicated that the steering wheel had become tight and extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road where the vehicle was restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering column…
ODI 10651397
Power Train
Wave plate failure of transmission resulted in sudden loss of 5th gear and loss of speed at highway speeds. This resulted in a near collision at interstate speeds. Also, while attempting to turn around and get the vehicle to a safe stopping point off the interstate the vehicle lost reverse resulting in a second near t-bone collision due to having to push the vehicle out of the roadway. The vehicle was repaired in…
ODI 10654655
Power Train
I own a 2009 chevy malibu and vehicle was taken to a chevy service center for fuel smell on the exterior of vehicle on 09-2013. Chevy service center found cause fuel pump module cracked and replaced faulty part at no charge and stated that it was covered under power train warranty. Nhtsa/gm recalled 40,000. 2007-2009 chevy colbalts and other twin vehicles in 09-2012 for faulty fuel pump modules that crack and cause…
ODI 10546339
Power Train · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving 50 mph, the traction control warning light illuminated and the vehicle independently decreased in speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
ODI 10684283