2009 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems
- 48
- 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
- failure mileage · 10 records
- engine power · 9 records
- light came · 8 records
- power steering · 7 records
- repaired notified · 7 records
- check engine · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
CAR WONT START.. FAILED PASS LOCK SENSOR
ODI 10823807
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
Engine
I have cracked exhaust manifold. This is the second time i have to get it replaced at the dealership. This time the part only lasted 18 months. Exhaust gases are coming into the interior compartment of the vehicle. I have contacted chevy customer service and they acknowledge that it happens to other similar vehicles.
ODI 10788383
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Power steering ,traction light, engine power down all come on and car shut down
ODI 10787128
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming excessive oil, causing oil to spill into the exhaust manifold. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.
ODI 10786864
Engine
While driving home from work, traveling at 60mph on oh st rt 108, vehicle suddenly started shaking and slowed to 20 mph. Warning light stated, "reduced engine pwr". I had to pull the car to the side of the rode in order for the car traveling behind me to pass. Drove the remaining 4 miles home at the reduced speed. Tried to turn off the vehicle and restart to clear the message. Did not work. Not sure what the cause…
ODI 10748585
Engine
Some times when getting on highway .or from a stop the car bogges down and then starts to race. I think this is a safety issue because getting on the highway your car should not bog down and then start to race. Me and my family was getting on the highway and almost rear ended by a semi thats not safe.bought the car three months ago and they tell me it be 150 to do diagnostics almost two thousand to fix. That should…
ODI 10748598
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
I was driving just a few blocks from my house when i stopped at a red light. The light turned green so i went to go. My car then flashed a service esc warning, then it flashed esc off & then flashed engine power reduced. My check engine light also came on and has stayed on. My car wouldn't even go over 10mph, and was shaking so bad i thought i was going to lose control of the vehicle. Thank god i didn't make it out…
ODI 10701515
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
On tuesday february 3rd 2015 i was on my way home from work when my 2009 chevy malibu cut off on me. The check engine and traction lights came on and a message of power steering service esc came on. Cars had to swerve around me to avoid collision luckily i had not yet made it onto the interstate. I turned the engine off, waited for five minutes and restarted the vehicle. Upon restart all of the lights and messages…
ODI 10681160
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving at 35 mph during inclement weather, the vehicle stalled and the traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
ODI 10695032
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
Friday morning at 8am, attempted to backup car from parking space and go to work but had the hardest time turning the wheel and googled information and found recall id # 105304 for steering issue recalled july 21, 2014 & found recall id # 103669 for esc recall date may 14,2014, i've contacted chevrolet at [redacted] and had case#: [xxx] initiated for steering and had a rep call gmc royal to service my car but found…
ODI 10680622
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
Engine
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
ODI 10764562
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
ODI 10668991
Engine
During a seven day period the car was towed three times to luther brookdale chevrolet buick gmc. The first time they replaced the battery. The dealer also stated there was only 2 qts of oil in the car. My daughter was dealing with the dealer until the third time when i called gm. Gm just told me (20 minutes ago, [xxx] (sp) on a gm recorded conversation) that he knows of no internal gm phone number to call for life…
ODI 10670775
Engine
Gm: some dtc codes may be set, p0016, p0017, p0018, p0019, p0008, or p0009. 3.6 ly7 with cam actuator dtc.the reluctor for the crankshaft sensor pressed on the crankshaft may have moved. My code is p0016 car is still under warranty please help! *tr
ODI 10630584
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
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. Upon depressing the brake pedal, the rpm meter fluctuated independently. Also, the brake warning lamps on the rear of the vehicle flashed intermittently without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
ODI 10691193
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
Engine · Seats
Seats - front driver power seat, there is a bracket or brace that goes across the front and supports the seat, it is welded, the weld is broken, after doing forum and google searches this is a common problem for years with the broken weld, causing the seat to become unstable and allowed to rock while driving. Engine - the front engine oil seal or crankshaft pulley seal is prone to leaking, there is service bulletin…
ODI 10637931
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 50 mph, the engine warning indicator illuminated with constant reduction in the engine power. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where they informed the contact that the crank shaft sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10484834
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 mph, the steering wheel seized, the engine stalled, and an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the diagnostic testing was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10766511