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 traction control warning light came on then i noticed the brake light would go on when i pressed the gas pedal and the brake light would go off when i pressed the brake pedal.
ODI 10544808
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated whenever the vehicle was driven and stopped illuminating when the brakes were applied. The contact also stated that after having the brakes, rotors, and calibers replaced at the dealer, the failure occurred. The vehicle was repaired because the dealer stated that moisture was penetrating the brake system. The…
ODI 10468398
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
I have to change head lights 3 times. Only can take to dealer ($150.00). When having tires replaces and brakes. The abs/esc/traction control alarms lights stays on while driving. I contact chevrolet now for last three years. I was told because my car is out warranty they will not approval repair. I recently taken car to dealer recall # 13036. That my car would be approval for loaner. Chevrolet/ dealer. All warranty…
ODI 10630955
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Driving car and the brake light came on. Then the check brake fluid warning came on. Then the service esc came on. Took it to dealer on monday morning they say the master cylinder and brake booster are both faulty and need to be replaced at a cost of $1056.00. I just purchased this car from cox chevrolet on may 2 2015. This seems to be a much to common a problem for the car at only 53000 miles. Has to be a slow leak…
ODI 10731481
Seat Belts · Service Brakes
My service seat belt sign goes on occasionally when i start car, but goes off if i shut off car and restart it. The dealer said they cannot test it if the sign on dash is not on. Also, i had to replace rear brakes and grind rotors at 37,000 miles-seems kind of premature. Now i am having some kind of possible electrical draw since my old and brand new battery have gone dead. Has anyone else experienced these…
ODI 10515177
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
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
If cruise is engaged, sometimes it will just turn off. This is accompanied by constant brake lights even when the brakes are not pressed. Other times, the cruise will not engage and the brake lights will be illuminated constantly. Usually this occurs along with an error message regarding the est stability system on the car. Usually after turning the vehicle off everything works again. *tr
ODI 10512354
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Traction Control System
I own a 2009 chevrolet malibu. When driving at various speeds, the service traction, service esc and esc off warning lamps illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised that the body control module was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 67,000 plus. When my foot is on the brake the brake lights…
ODI 10547357
Service Brakes
Backing out of my drive way the left front brake caliper locked up and would not release the rotor. Under warranty the dealer replaced the rotor, caliper, flexible hose and pads. The car would move forward but felt like the brakes were applied. After a short distance the rotor heated up and was smoking. This same thing occurred again on 9/24/2012. Mileage at that time was 37900. Dealer currently has the car and is…
ODI 10477110
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the traction control and electronic stability control lights began to illuminate intermittently. The cruise control feature then failed. The brake indicator also failed, as it indicated that the vehicle was braking when it was not. The indicator also displayed a message that the vehicle was not braking when the brakes were…
ODI 10458940
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
My brake light would come on for no apparent reason then goes off when i touch my brakes. This has happened at least 6 times that i know of. Also, my stability control light comes on once every couple of months and said it needs maintenance. When i call the dealership and the run my vin they say my car is not listed. *js
ODI 10598151
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
While driving down the road the brake lights turn on. If i touch the breaks they go off. This happens most often when it rains, snows or if driving with the air conditioning on. The cruise control stops working at the same time. I have had this into a local dealership on three occasions where i have been told "we have to experience this in order to correct it." i am aware that many other malibu vehicles experience…
ODI 10524486
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the brake light illuminated when the brake pedal was not depressed and failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. In addition, the contact stated that the esc traction control and the cruise control independently disengaged. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle would hesitate when shifting gears. The failure occurred…
ODI 10615438
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Brake lights come one when driving and brake pedal is not pressed. Brake lights go off when brakes are pressed. Been to the dealer 3 times and they put some gel on the bcm connection as per a safety bulletin from gm . It fixed problem for a week . Problem has returned 4 times now . I think nhtsa should take my car to the test track and prove that a safety recall should be made on this vehicle. Nhtsa did once prior…
ODI 11010180
Electrical System · Service Brakes
I bought this car in june 2010 and the first thing to happen was the battery exploded in 09/2010. A few months later a my car was broken into because i did not realize that when i lock my doors that all locks but 1. The next thing that happend was the front head light shorted out, not the actual head light but the socket that the light goes into and that happend around 03/2012. Around january 2013 i was stopped…
ODI 10510120
Service Brakes
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 10544406
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the brake lights had an intermittent short circuit. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the brake pedal actuator needed to be adjusted twice; however, the failure recurred. The power locks failed and don't work from the inside of the vehicle. The contact was not included in nhtsa recall campaign number: 14v252000…
ODI 10604680
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
The brake lights come on without pressing the brake pedal. When you push on the pedal the lights go out. While on the speed control will not work. Several other issues with the bcm. Gm announced a recall on this vehicle on may 15, 2014 but the nhtsa website letter on that date letter nvs-215ks / 14v-252 stated that gm must notify the owners within 60 days. It has been 60 days and there has not been a notification.…
ODI 10610501
Air Bags · Service Brakes
AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHEN I HIT THE BRAKES IN 2008.
Crash reported · 3 injuries · 1 death
ODI 10919066
Air Bags · Service Brakes
On september 14, 2008 at approximately 12:30 am, the car i was driving suddenly went into a skid after which i aggressively deployed the brakes when the airbags deployed leaving me unconscious and not in control of the car. The car then hit the barrier and then a parked disabled car at a high speed. I was injured and the driver of the parked car was fatally killed. I went to prison for five years because no one…
Crash reported · 1 injury · 1 death
ODI 10578150
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