Chevrolet Malibu Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems
- 158
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 15
- Years with records
- 1999–2017
- Stored years
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 158 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- door locks · 62 records
- door lock · 47 records
- lock unlock · 30 records
- failure mileage · 27 records
- side door · 21 records
- passenger door · 18 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 70 |
| 60–100k mi | 45 |
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint evidence
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Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the keys provided at the time of purchasing the vehicle did not open the doors and the trunk manually. The contact took the keys to a locksmith who stated that the keys did not match the door locks and the trunk lock. The vehicle was taken to turan foley chevrolet buick [redacted], located at 11123 u s 49, gulfport, ms 39503) where the manager and…
ODI 11288411
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
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle, the brake lights intermittently failed to illuminate when depressing the brake pedal. Also, the front driver side window failed to operate and would not roll down and the rear passenger door could not be unlocked from inside the vehicle. Furthermore, the ignition key could be removed from the ignition switch while driving the vehicle and,…
ODI 11133439
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. While driving, the vehicle intermittently shook, decelerated, and the battery failed. In addition, the door locks would not operate, which prevented the contact from exiting the vehicle. The dealer (all star chevrolet, 11377 airline hwy, baton rouge, la 70816) replaced the battery and the coil spring, but the failures continued. The manufacturer was contacted and was…
ODI 11083291
Body · Engine · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the doors would not lock or unlock when attempting to enter or exit the vehicle. Also, on several occasions, the engine would not start and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to rush chevrolet (1395 w. Highway 290, elgin, tx). The dealer replaced the remote door lock, but the cause of the engine failure was not…
ODI 11080697
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the front driver side door remained in the locked position. The contact was unable to unlock the door from inside or outside the vehicle. Chuck nicholson inc (located at 7190 oh-39, millersburg, oh 44654, [redacted]) stated that a waiver needed to be signed prior to any attempts to unlock the door due to possible damage. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11133517
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 25 mph, the battery warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the bcm was controlling the charging of the alternator, which damaged the bearings and alternator. The bearings and alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After the replacement of the alternator, the power…
ODI 10979025
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