2009 Chevrolet Malibu Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems
- 54
- 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 54 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- door locks · 27 records
- door lock · 14 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- lock unlock · 10 records
- locking unlocking · 9 records
- locked unlocked · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 24 |
| 60–100k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. Whether the vehicle was turned on or off, all the doors unlocked intermittently without warning. The dealer was not contacted. The failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
ODI 11280279
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Train · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the gear automatically changed and the engine stalled. The electronic stability control, service traction, and check engine indicators illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, restarted the engine, and the vehicle returned to normal. The contact also stated that the door locks automatically locked and…
ODI 11013751
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Vehicle Speed Control
My rear passenger door lock disengaged from the automatic locks and can only be opened from the inside. (spring 2016) my traction control is periodically saying that it has malfunctioned but does not always. When the light comes on, i feel a pulse as i'm braking and sometimes if it comes on while i'm driving i'll feel a slight jolt through the accelerator pedal. I also hear a click noise like the pedal may…
ODI 10929854
Latch · Latches/Locks/Linkages
2009 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle door locks actuator problems. *smd the consumer stated shortly after purchasing the vehicle, the door locks began locking and unlocking by themselves continuously. It started after a month. However, recently the problem returned. It would happen when the vehicle was on, off or while driving. An inspection revealed, all four locking actuators were bad and…
ODI 10761596
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the door locks would independently lock and unlock without warning. The contact stated that the doors would not unlock to allow exiting the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 88,269.
ODI 10715166
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Door locks and unlocks while driving as well as when no key in ignition.....continuously!!!!! :i can not even manually lock my doors...they will just unlock. *tr
ODI 10671765
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the rear interior power door locks failed to unlock when the key fob and power lock module were activated. The doors failed to unlock manually. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10724335
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The rear door lock actuators( both doors ) stopped functioning within several months of each other. This made it such that the rear doors could not be opened without manually lifting the lock button from inside the vehicle. When a child was in a car seat the only way to open the rear door was to get back in the car, put the key in the ignition, turn it to the accessory, lower the rear window, get out of the car and…
ODI 10649240
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
This has been happening for about 6 months now where when the car is put into park and i try to exit the car either the door will unlock but will not let me out or when i am able to exit the car, the door hinge will not engage and the door will not close or lock. *tr
ODI 10627148
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The front and rear passenger door locks have intermittently locked and unlocked until august 3, 2014 when both door locks would not lock or unlock using the key fob or the lock/unlock switch on either door. The front and rear driver's side doors have not exhibited this problem. *tr
ODI 10618837
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
While driving my door locks started locking and unlocking. Now they won't open or close in the rear with the key fob. I have to do it manually. *tr
ODI 10630510
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The door locks began locking and unlocking while vehicle was running and in park. After turning ignition off and then back on, door locks continued locking and unlocking while driving as well. Then, the door lock switch on driver's door stopped working. Last time this issue started and continued with key fob no longer working, and only way to lock doors was manually and unlock driver's door with key and manually…
ODI 10611407
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the doors would sporadically lock and unlock independently in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 61,000.
ODI 10606999
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
All four (4) doors on my 2009 malibu will not always lock or unlock from the remote. Also they will not always lock or unlock when vehicle is put in gear or out of gear. I have had them to not unlock all the way and could not get the doors open at all. You have to keep using the remote or key to keep locking or unlocking until they decide to open. Also, i have had them to not unlock and could not get out of the car,…
ODI 10627494
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The locks worked fine up until a few weeks ago now none of the power lock buttons work, my doors lock and unlock randomly even while driving ... This has become a huge pain... I have reached out to several chevrolet dealers and was told that this is normal wearing on my car. Everyone i have spoken to who drives the same vehicle have all had the same issue and i feel like gm should cover the cost of the repairs!!…
ODI 10628159
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that three of the door locks failed. As a result, the contact had to manually lock the doors. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the door actuator for all three doors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of failure. The…
ODI 10622605
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the steering wheel seized. The contact also mentioned that the door locks were unlocking and locking independently several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was aware of a nhtsa recall number: 14v153000 (steering) and…
ODI 10610783
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Living in arizona, when the weather is hotter than 90 f, the electric door locks do not unlock and have to be manually unlocked. *tr
ODI 10627885
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Door will not open. I was locked in my own car at the gas station. I manually pulled up on the door lock and still couldn't get out. I rolled the window down and pulled on the outside door handle release and nothing. After pushing every button several times and putting the car in and out of park i finally managed to get out. 2 days later the same thing happened but i was outside the car. I had to crawl from the…
ODI 10586040
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the rear passenger door failed to lock and unlock on the interior and exterior. In addition, as the failure progressed, the front passenger door experienced the same failure. The contact and various passengers were unable to exit the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failures and provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10837702
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Both rear door locks stopped working. Should be a recall, know others had the same problem. *tr
ODI 10630317
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
While driving door locks continually go up and down and while parked door locks open and close until we took fuse out to stop. This is a safety hazard can't open door while its doing this and can't lock doors, because they start going up and down again, afraid will drain battery or cause an accident because of this distraction. *tr
ODI 10578126
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Rear right door (rear passenger) lock failing to open. Started to randomly open and now it's totally dead. If the door fails to open getting my kid out of the car in an emergency can be impossible even for other passengers sitting on the back. This needs an urgent investigation. A lot of owners have the same issue and surprised to see a lot of complaints here as well regarding the locks/actuators. Gm is aware of the…
ODI 10574929
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The driver's side door latch failed to open. Neither the inside nor outside handles worked. There was no accident, abuse or indication of imminent failure. It was extremely difficult to exit the vehicle; my daughter needed to crawl across the console. Would be even more difficult (perhaps impossible) in an emergency situation. I searched the chevrolet owner forums on the internet and found many people with the same…
ODI 10572653
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Left rear door lock actuator failed to operate. This is the 3rd rear door lock actuator to fail on this car. Original owner, replaced 2 locks under warranty, now a 3rd actuator failure. This door is the primary door used for entry/egress by children. This is a serious safety concern due either the inability to safely remove a child in an emergency, or leave the door unlocked while driving. There are many, many…
ODI 10565829