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.
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
To the nhtsa person reviewing this: please assist on this issue, we depend on you escalating this issue. The problem contained here is a major safety issue potentially catastrophic condition waiting to happen. We (owners of chevy malibus of years 2008-09, and 10') need an investigation to be initiated. Summary of problem: the chevrolet malibu 2008,2009, and 2010 has a manufacturing problem with the door lock…
ODI 10574050
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The malibu my wife and i own have had problem with the left passenger door lock not being actuated when commanded. For example, when the door was commanded to lock, it would stay unlocked. But more seriously, it would stay locked when commanded to unlock. I took it to neuville motors in waupaca, wi, a gm/chevy dealer, to have it fixed. According to a service manager at the dealership, door lock actuator malfunctions…
ODI 10550275
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 could only be unlocked manually. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10597597
Latches/Locks/Linkages
In these chevrolet malibus, when the car is put into drive the doors lock automatically, when placed into park the doors unlock. Without warning the door lock actuators quit working and leave your car either locked or unlocked. In case of emergency you will be scrambling to unlock the door manually. *tr
ODI 10525162
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
I was in my driveway preparing for windshield installation. Kept on hearing intermittent clicking. Realized it was the power door locks. They were not fully locking or unlocking, only attempting to. It continued for a few days then stopped for a few weeks. Yesterday we were on a [redacted] and 75 miles back with the locks incessantly going through their intermittent rapid cycling. I never know for certain if my…
ODI 10514345
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Recently, i experienced a failed door locking actuator in my 2009 chevy malibu while driving my 2yr old to daycare. I was turning right out of my neighborhood, when my door(driver's door) swung open. I grabbed it and tried shutting, but the locking mechanism was locked, so it wouldn't shut. I pulled over and had to manually unlock the door so my door would shut. I couldn't even imagine if this situation occurred to…
ODI 10508585
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Power door locks do not work. I bought this beautiful 2009 chevy malibu used w 48,000 miles, i had it only 2 months before problems started with the locks. All locks will not open or close using the interior switch nor the key fob. If you manually open the lock by pulling it up and then start the car and put it in gear, the locks will engage automatically and lock the door properly. I checked online and everyone…
ODI 10706576
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Driver side and passenger side automatic door locks have failed. Intermittently, opening any of the four doors at any given time will cause all locks to engage. *tr
ODI 10495265
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
My rear driver door lock will not activate. Only manually. Very dangerous. It seems to be a very common thing with these cars. They have bad actuators. This should be a recall by general motors... *tr
ODI 10495124
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Both passenger side doors locks only stopped working electrically and only work manually, i began to notice this about two weeks ago, they were only working about half the time. I took it to the dealer and they told me the car is out of warranty, and even its a common problem they want me to pay roughly $500.00 dollars for the repair. I think this is a safety concern because in the event of a traffic collision i…
ODI 10488139
Latches/Locks/Linkages
I have a chevy malibu 2009 last year one back passenger door started not locking or unlocking, later after that another one and now none of the doors lock/unlock automatically. I did a search this online and it looks like they are thousands of complains of this same issue. I contacted the chevy service department and they stated that this is not something that is cover under warranty nor they have the responsibility…
ODI 10523042
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The door lock actuator on both rear doors fail to unlock the door. Apparently this is very common in 2008 and 2009 malibu's. Considering that my children (as i am sure many others), it is unsafe to have vehicles doors unlock from the outside. Further, given the placement of the physical nobs (in the far rear) it is impractical to allow someone in the front seat unlock the rear doors quickly. *tr
ODI 10524197
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the doors would sporadically become locked and unlocked independently. Additionally, the contact noticed a burning odor inside the vehicle and the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to dealer for inspection and the contact was awaiting diagnosis of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was unavailable.…
Fire reported
ODI 10505695
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the doors failed to unlock during high temperatures. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. *tr
ODI 10520893
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The power locks on the car would not unlock the doors, leaving the passengers trapped inside. We were unable to open the doors manually, electrically or even with inserting the key into the door. Passengers had to crawl out of the windows. After trying the key and remote numerous times the driver side door unlocked but would not relatch when the door was closed or even after starting the engine and placing the…
ODI 10457960
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated the rear passenger and rear drivers side door do not lock or unlock properly. Sporadically the doors would not respond when the contacts vehicle was in the park position. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and declined to provide the contact with a remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10577977
Latches/Locks/Linkages
THE LOCK ACTUATOR IS BROKEN ON ONE DOOR. *TR
ODI 10484692
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The car door locks cycle on and off at any given time. Mostly stays unlocked, although the other day it did lock me in the car this was just as frightening as them not being locked. I can be stopped a stop light or driving 70 mph and the locks are cycling on and off. The unlock/lock bottom in the door panel does not work. I feel very unsafe with my door locks cycling on/off. I work downtown by the county jail and i…
ODI 10442829
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The rear right door won't unlock unless done manually .this is a safety issue in case of an emegancy. The left door cannot be locked from the button i have to reach over drivers side to lock the rest of the doors. The remote will not lock doors or remote start because the power switch will not lock on drivers side. *tr
ODI 10627944
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Door locks randomly locked and unlocked. I could be driving or the car could be parked and the door locks would go up down up down. If it locked, there was no way to open it, i was stuck in the car. I felt it was such a hazard that i just had to remove the fuse that operated the door locks. *tr
ODI 10522647
Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Latch · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Window Devices And Controls
In march, 2011, i began having problems with the doors not opening from the inside. I unhooked the battery terminal to reset the computer then the windows started working again. In april my driver's window would not go up. I replaced the 30a fuse and got the window to go up. Once i tried to use one of the other windows, the fuse blew again. Now my windows will not go up or down without blowing a fuse. The switch in…
ODI 10413860
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
I have a 2009 chevy malibu the power locks has been locking and unlocking while the vehicle is in motion causing safety issues for me and my young children that are passengers in my vehicle. *tr
ODI 10377951
Latches/Locks/Linkages
First brand new car i ever purchased for myself- a beautiful 2009 malibu. Within less than 2 years of purchasing the vehicle, the drivers side door started locking/unlocking when it wanted to. It wasn't long before it stopped un/locking all together and i was stuck having to crawl across from the passenger side. I paid a pretty penny to have it fixed at the dealership where i purchased it. After fixing the same…
ODI 10630676
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
Equipment · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
Vehicle remote failure after use. According to the dealer the remote fails because the solder connection deteriorates. *tr
ODI 10369095