2009 Chevrolet Malibu Service Brakes Problems
- 120
- 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.
Among these 120 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 2 indicate a death
What owners report
- brake lights · 109 records
- brake pedal · 44 records
- brake light · 29 records
- cruise control · 27 records
- traction control · 24 records
- lights come · 23 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 28 |
| 30–60k mi | 26 |
| 100–150k mi | 25 |
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
The brake lights began turning on by themselves, and when i would step on the brake pedal they would shut off. The recall was performed in late 2014, but then the issue began again in may, 2016. The dealership ran the diagnostic tests and replaced the brake pedal position sensor, which i was charged for, but that didn't take care of the problem. Now they decided that they need to replace the brake control module,…
ODI 10875544
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
While making a left turn at less than 20mph, vehicle lost traction, causing car to skid and leave roadway, and subsequently hit a cement culvert. Earlier the same week, the rear brake lights were intermittently illuminating when the brakes were not being applied. Vehicle required towing and repairs. Passenger in vehicle suffered lower back injury. Two weeks after accident, owner received recall 13036 notification.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10637794
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 35 mph, the rear brake lights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the brake lights remained…
ODI 10778842
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard a clunking sound from the rear to the front of the vehicle. The power steering warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the contact discovered that the speedometer was not registering the speed of the vehicle. The dealer was unable to diagnose or repair the failure. The contact received a recall notification for…
ODI 10637240
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
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
Service Brakes
I had a lady follow me down a 55mph highway this morning, into my parking lot at work, to tell me that all of my brake lights were on as i was driving. Once i reached a speed of 15mph or faster, my brake lights would come on and go off when i would brake. She said she followed me to make sure i knew of the issue and that she almost rear-ended me, but was mindful that there was an issue with my brakes so followed a…
ODI 10607717
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
The break lights turn on without the pedal being press down while the car moving . Also while the car in not moving and the engine running. Also another problem that i have is that tire monitor light come on all the time without the tire needing air.
ODI 10888506
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Having problems with 2009 chevy malibu lt. Brake lights stay on constant, and turns off when brake pedal is pressed. What ever the problem has effected the traction control and cruise control. Been to dealer twice. First time they put in a new brake switch and said it was faulty and put some gel on some connectors "250$" week later having same problem. Took back to dealer. Know there replacing wiring and connectors…
ODI 10597848
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
I was coming to a stop and because my brake lights do not illuminate when brakes are applied, the person behind me nearly hit me. This was just the first of seven near collisions. I rarely drive my car now because of the overwhelming feeling of danger when i do drive it. Every time i get in to my car to go somewhere, i get in with the thought of i may never see my husband or children again. It is an awful stress. Gm…
ODI 10626532
Service Brakes
While driving on multiple occasions, the service traction, service esc, and esc off warning lights have illuminated on my dash. On two of these occasions, motorists have attracted my attention and notified me that my brake lights are reversed. Apparently, the brake lights stay on when the brakes are not applied, and the lights go off when the brakes are applied. I assume this only happens when the warning lights…
ODI 10596329
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
When driving, service esc and service traction show up on dash. When that appears the brake lights come on without applying brake and when brake is applied the brake lights don't come on. I spoke to chevrolet and they said it was under recall but i had to take it into a dealer and have it checked to make sure that was the problem at a cost to me and anyway they can't fix it because they don't have the parts. So what…
ODI 10622426
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and there was a delay in response. In addition, the esc active warning light illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v252000 (electrical…
ODI 10593366
Service Brakes
2009 chevy malibu's, service traction control and electronic stability control lights come on the dash when driving. Rear brake lights do not illuminate when the brake pedal is pushed and stay on when i am not pressing on the brake. *tr
ODI 10593083
Electrical System · Service Brakes
While night driving at 55 mph on a busy, wet highway, i noticed in my rearview mirror that the center brake light had illuminated on my car. I checked to see if the pedal was stuck by lifting it with my foot; it was not stuck. Then i quickly tapped the brakes - the brake light went off only to re-illuminate seconds later. I quickly exited the highway as motorists were beginning to beep at me. I continued to press…
ODI 10588460
Service Brakes
The traction control and service esc lights come on. The brake light come on while driving but will not come on when the brake is pushed. The cruise control stops working and it's loud when trying to accelerate. *tr
ODI 10593261
Service Brakes
I went to start the car and pressed the parking brake pedal, when suddenly i heard a loud noise and have no parking brake. I took the car to the dealer and their diagnose was that the parking brake cable broke because the rear brake pads were low, i am claiming them this is a mechanical defect that can cause an accident, due to a car roll over or not having an emergency brake. The pads were low but did not were on…
ODI 10579730
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 · 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
Service Brakes · Steering
Was driving down the road and the steering wheel tightened up and the power steering light came on and the traction control kicked on and esc service came across the screen, and the wheel is hard to turn. It will kick on and off and before it kicks on the steering wheel jerks back and forth. Then was driving down the road and came up on a exit and went to hit the brakes and the brakes went out but then cameback on.…
ODI 10566517
Service Brakes
As i was approaching a red light there was a car in front of me, i went to push the brake and the brakes did not work, i almost hit the car in front of me but the light turned green before i could hit the car. *js
ODI 10592426
Service Brakes
Emergency brake failed when releasing the brake. Loud noise was heard and then have no emergency brake. Took to the dealer and they told that it was owner fault, rear brake pad were under their specification and that created too much stress to the cable, snapping it. Gm should revise their engineering design for this safety device. Emergency brakes should be available even if pads are low. Definitively it is and…
ODI 10663067
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
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2009 Chevrolet Malibu.
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