2009 Chevrolet Malibu Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 57,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “door locks” (38% of reports).
- 56latches/locks/linkages complaints
- 57,000median 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 21 of 56 complaints (38%)
- Lock unlock: mentioned in 9 of 56 complaints (16%)
- Locking unlocking: mentioned in 8 of 56 complaints (14%)
- Locked unlocked: mentioned in 7 of 56 complaints (13%)
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 51 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 56 complaints, 1 a fire.
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 2009 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 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…
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2009 Chevrolet Malibus have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 56 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu (4% of the 1,509 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 2009 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 57,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu?
The most frequent phrase is “door locks”, in 21 of 56 complaints, followed by “lock unlock” (9).
Other 2009 Chevrolet Malibu problems
See all 2009 Chevrolet Malibu problems or latches/locks/linkages problems across all Malibu years.