2008 Chevrolet Malibu Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 49,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “door locks” (44% of reports).
- 71latches/locks/linkages complaints
- 49,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Door locks: mentioned in 31 of 71 complaints (44%)
- Lock unlock: mentioned in 20 of 71 complaints (28%)
- Rear doors: mentioned in 8 of 71 complaints (11%)
- Key fob: mentioned in 8 of 71 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 64 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 71 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Chevrolet Malibu latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Malibu | 1 | 1% | 83,555 |
| 2017 Malibu | 1 | 0% | 2,700 |
| 2016 Malibu | 1 | 0% | 62,000 |
| 2014 Malibu | 1 | 0% | 31,000 |
| 2013 Malibu | 1 | 0% | 52,000 |
| 2012 Malibu | 1 | 0% | 87,000 |
| 2011 Malibu | 2 | 0% | 73,500 |
| 2010 Malibu | 17 | 1% | 59,933 |
| 2009 Malibu | 56 | 4% | 57,000 |
| 2008 Malibu | 71 | 7% | 49,000 |
| 2007 Malibu | 1 | 0% | 50 |
| 2006 Malibu | 3 | 0% | 165,000 |
| 2005 Malibu | 14 | 1% | 14,900 |
| 2004 Malibu | 8 | 1% | 44,462 |
| 2003 Malibu | 4 | 1% | 41,000 |
| 2001 Malibu | 4 | 1% | 67,000 |
| 2000 Malibu | 6 | 1% | 82,000 |
| 1999 Malibu | 4 | 1% | 70,000 |
| 1998 Malibu | 2 | 0% | 82,000 |
| 1997 Malibu | 3 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists latches/locks/linkages for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to open and close the front driver and passenger side doors, the latches failed to connect. As a result, the doors remained open and there were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
Tla* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the vehicle was shifted out of park and all of the doors locked. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted back to the park position the rear doors did not unlock. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Chevrolet Malibus have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 71 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu (7% of the 989 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu latches/locks/linkages?
No recall currently lists latches/locks/linkages for this vehicle.
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems start?
The median reported mileage is 49,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
The most frequent phrase is “door locks”, in 31 of 71 complaints, followed by “lock unlock” (20).
Other 2008 Chevrolet Malibu problems
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