1. Chevrolet Malibu
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  3. 2009
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2009 Chevrolet Malibu Latch Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 1, 2016 · 82,000 miles

    Latch

    Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that all the door latches were defective, which resulted in the door locks having to be locked and unlocked manually. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the door actuator malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was aware of the…

    ODI 10950120

  • August 4, 2015

    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

  • August 3, 2015 · 90,000 miles

    Latch

    Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the front passenger side door was unable to open and close. In addition, the latches failed to function on the interior and exterior of the vehicle. The front passenger had to exit through the front driver side door due to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure…

    ODI 10762537

  • March 10, 2011

    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