2009 Chevrolet Malibu Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 57
- 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
- Accelerator Pedal · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
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 · Headlights · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The contact stated the headlights failed to illuminate while driving. The contact had to use the high beams to drive at night. The failure occurred for one month. Also, the…
ODI 10638658
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The dealer could not provide an estimated date for arrival. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not…
ODI 10621318
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted after the first attempt, but the failure recurred multiple times. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (vehicle speed control) however, the dealer stated that the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired and…
ODI 10617543
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving down the freeway between 70 & 75 mph. I heard brakes screeching behind me. I then realized that my cruz had also went off. I knew that my brake lights had come on for no reason again as they had in the past. I was sure cars were going to start rear ending each other because they thought i had slammed on my brakes. When this is occurring with my vehicle the brake lights are off when i'm stopped at a…
ODI 10608367
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2009 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to body control module connection system recall reimbursement. *smd the consumer stated in june 2014, the vehicle wasn't running smoothly. It seemed to exhibit a jerk motion and felt as though it was going to stall. The esc light would illuminate and then go out. The dealer made some repairs on june on june 27, 2014. After the repairs were made, the consumer received…
ODI 10694537
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
After filing two complaints with you, and receiving a recall alert from you, i am being told by gm that my vehicle, a 2009 malibu built between the years specified in your recall notice, is not included in the recall you alerted me about. How is this possible? The referenced recall # 14v252000, as he experienced the same malfunction, as described in the recall. The consumer has invoices, that date bate to 2011,…
ODI 10595852
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Beginning on april 15, 2014 my car flashes esc off, service esc, service traction. This happens often and it turns off the traction control in my car and causes the cruise control to cease function. *tr
ODI 10615171
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
When driving the alert will sound alerting that engine power has been reduced. The electronic stability control is then turned off and traction control is lost. When the accelerator is pushed it hesitates before accelerating. *tr
ODI 10593543
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I did not have an accident yet. There was a recall for my car. The information i provided above on march 13, 204 i took the car back to the dealer to have it fixed. But the problems are still happening..i took it back and they said it was just some water leaking on the electrical wiring and would need replaced. I did not have the money at the time but did take it to my local mechanic where he also put it on the…
ODI 10680969
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
For the last year or so i have been having issues with my brake lights ingaging and my cruise control inoperable. I currently have a 2009 malibu. A friend was driving behind me once and mentioned later that i was riding my brakes all the way home. I was not. I notice a few days later this happened again, but it was dusk and i could see from my rear window the reflection of my break light, it was on and my brake was…
ODI 10568740
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the car at any speed the vehicle will accelerate on its own and the rpm will increase to 4 or higher as if i am smashing the gas. During this time of the rpm fluctuation you can hear the engine sound louder and feel the acceleration almost like a jolt. At night when driving the car you can see the brake light illuminate without ever touching the brakes. I've taken the car to the dealership several…
ODI 10702412
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the anti lock brake system and the electronic stability control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the bcm wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service…
ODI 10694479
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
The brake lights will come on randomly. This also causes the cruise control to kick off. The lights will stay on for varying lengths. *tr
ODI 10559448
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving at 70 mph with cruise control engaged, the third brake light in the rear window would randomly come on causing the cruise control to shut off. Soon after this happens i get warnings on the dash to service the ecs and traction control system. It has been getting gradually worse and with the brake light activating, could cause drivers behind me to think i am stopping when i am not. This problem was…
ODI 10596068
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
The cruise control was malfunctioning and after researching the problem i discovered that the brake lights could also be affected. When applying the brake the light in the rear window would actually go completely off. The repair is described in tsb 08-05-22-009c and was completed. The problem appears to be fixed. However it appears there was a previous recall for this type of problem with earlier general motors…
ODI 10548748
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Brake lights come on intermittently while driving. There is no indicator when or how this is happening. It has affected the cruise control option as well as the traction control on the vehicle. This is a safety concern for all motorists - unsure when a care is actually stopping and or accelerating. *tr
ODI 10542583
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
2009 malibu brake light stayed on while driving then when i hit my brakes the lights would go off no one knew when i was using my brakes heard this isn't the first time why do the have to wait till someone crashes or dies before they fix it also it kicked off the cruise control . *tr
ODI 10536129
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
2009 malibu brake lights stay on while driving then when i press my brakes the lights would go off no one knew when i was using my brakes. This was brought to my attention when i was on a major hwy/speed limit 70 mph when all of a sudden traffic was stopping. The cars behind me were coming at a high speed, but luckily the car directly behind me just short of crashing into my rear missed me. . He got out of his car…
ODI 10545335
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph with the cruise control activated, the cruise control disengaged independently and the contact noticed that the brake lights were illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 80,000.
ODI 10531822
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
When driving my 2009 malibu my brake lights will come on. When tapping the brake they go off, but when i need to use the brake no lights show. When this happens my service esc and service traction lights also come on. Im getting very aggravated, i have only owned this car since june 2012, and constantly having problems. *tr
ODI 10514874
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
This is a recurring problem, beginning nearly 2 years ago. I have had the vehicle in for repairs several times, but the last documentable incident is march 9, 2013. Esc service light comes on, cruise control shuts down, brakes lights illuminating when they should not, and not illuminating when they should. There's always been some "thing" they find wrong, from re-calibration of the esc system to this last incident,…
ODI 10504508
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
The brake lights began to turn on when the brake pedal was not depressed, even when the vehicle was in park. When driving, the brake lights will stay on and the cruise control does not work. These problems may only last a couple of minutes but may also persist for greater than an hour at a time. The problem manifests itself somewhat unpredictably but its frequency and duration have increased over time. *tr
ODI 10520212
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle began to display a "service traction/esc" message on the hud. Brake lights would come on randomly and stay on, sometimes for minutes, sometimes for hours. As a result of brake lights being on, cruise control was not functional. Had a sensor replaced which temporarily resolved the issue. The problem has returned 53 weeks and 17,000 miles later. *tr
ODI 10520654