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
Intermittently the front driver door only partially unlocks when placed in park resulting in the door not being able to open from interior and only partially pulled open from outside. Once door is open it will not close/latch. Front and rear locks on passenger side do not respond to key fob and must be manually locked/unlocked. Passenger front and rear doors lock when placed in vehicle is placed in gear but do not…
ODI 10626080
Latches/Locks/Linkages
My new 2009 chevrolet malibu does not provide for disabling the auto door locking feature. Having worked in law enforcement and been involved in accident investigations, i know that rescuers have a more difficult time of removing someone from a vehicle involved in an accident if the doors are locked especially if that person is a good samititan with no heavy tools. Both the dealer and gm have refused to acknowledge…
ODI 10283408
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
My malibu 2009 has locks opening and closing often when driving. Remaining open is a big safety concern. My dealer and gm pretend not to help unless they are in car when they see and hear it happening. My son also has the same problem on his new malibu 2009. Desperate for help. We have little children often in car and the locks are open., when this happens. *tr
ODI 10280354
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 60 mph, the emergency steering control warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. Also, the vehicle failed to start properly on multiple occasions. In order for the vehicle to start properly, the battery had to be disconnected until the vehicle reset. In addition, the doors failed to lock. The dealer stated…
ODI 10633279