2009 Chevrolet Malibu Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 142 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 75,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “service esc” (16% of reports).
- 142service brakes complaints
- 75,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 51%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Service ESC: mentioned in 23 of 142 complaints (16%)
- Brake come: mentioned in 21 of 142 complaints (15%)
- Electronic stability control: mentioned in 21 of 142 complaints (15%)
- Exterior lighting: mentioned in 16 of 142 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 109 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 142 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Chevrolet Malibu service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Malibu | 1 | 9% | — |
| 2024 Malibu | 4 | 9% | — |
| 2023 Malibu | 3 | 4% | — |
| 2022 Malibu | 5 | 5% | — |
| 2021 Malibu | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2020 Malibu | 42 | 21% | 57,000 |
| 2019 Malibu | 22 | 11% | 68,000 |
| 2018 Malibu | 61 | 9% | 24,112 |
| 2017 Malibu | 68 | 10% | 56,000 |
| 2016 Malibu | 94 | 11% | 54,500 |
| 2015 Malibu | 16 | 6% | 40,000 |
| 2014 Malibu | 42 | 12% | 52,000 |
| 2013 Malibu | 44 | 5% | 55,640 |
| 2012 Malibu | 66 | 7% | 51,150 |
| 2011 Malibu | 38 | 4% | 75,000 |
| 2010 Malibu | 184 | 13% | 73,400 |
| 2009 Malibu | 142 | 9% | 75,000 |
| 2008 Malibu | 62 | 6% | 88,000 |
| 2007 Malibu | 36 | 4% | 104,669 |
| 2006 Malibu | 50 | 4% | 84,000 |
| 2005 Malibu | 43 | 4% | 112,300 |
| 2004 Malibu | 30 | 3% | 100,000 |
| 2003 Malibu | 14 | 2% | 84,000 |
| 2002 Malibu | 11 | 2% | 82,000 |
| 2001 Malibu | 6 | 1% | 125,000 |
| 2000 Malibu | 8 | 1% | 170,000 |
| 1999 Malibu | 4 | 1% | 155,000 |
| 1998 Malibu | 4 | 0% | 80,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes 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.
Had a recall repaired yet it still randomly my brake lamps still donât function correctly
While driving at night with the lights on, the rear taillights are bright all the time. when you press the brake pedal, the rear taillights go dim or completely dark. brake lights are working opposite what they should be doing. Fixed once with local mechanic. Fixed second time at dealership with a…
I have a 2009 chevy malibu that is under the NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V252000. The recall fix on this vehicle was performed but did not fix the issue and when contacting the local gm dealerships (multiple ones) I was told that the recall was closed on this vehicle and they refused to help at all…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2009 Chevrolet Malibus have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 142 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu (9% 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 service brakes?
No recall currently lists service brakes for this vehicle.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 75,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu?
The most frequent phrase is “service esc”, in 23 of 142 complaints, followed by “brake come” (21).
Other 2009 Chevrolet Malibu problems
See all 2009 Chevrolet Malibu problems or service brakes problems across all Malibu years.