Chevrolet Malibu Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 201 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Chevrolet Malibu across 20 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (71). The words owners use most often: “door locks” (31% of reports).
- 201latches/locks/linkages complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 27%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.
- Door locks: mentioned in 62 of 201 complaints (31%)
- Lock unlock: mentioned in 34 of 201 complaints (17%)
- Key fob: mentioned in 18 of 201 complaints (9%)
- Rear doors: mentioned in 13 of 201 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 166 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 201 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an 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 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.
The contact owns 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, after removing the foot from the pedal brake and turning off the vehicle, the message "Shift to Park" was displayed. The contact was unable to exit the vehicle while the message was…
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after returning to the parked vehicle, it was discovered that the rear trunk lid had erroneously opened. The contacted indicated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The…
Front Driver and Passenger door can not be opened from the inside or outside. Locking mechanism doesn't work. I've tried Unlocking the door with remote, button in the car, manually in the car and sticking the key in the actual door itself. When I pull on the handles nothing happens. You can hear…
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the front driverâs side door would not open from inside or outside the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 196,000…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Malibus have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 201 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the Chevrolet Malibu. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Malibu latches/locks/linkages?
No recall currently lists latches/locks/linkages for this vehicle.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Chevrolet Malibu?
The most frequent phrase is “door locks”, in 62 of 201 complaints, followed by “lock unlock” (34).
Other Chevrolet Malibu problems
- Steering problems (5,556)
- Electrical System problems (4,721)
- Engine problems (2,167)
- Exterior Lighting problems (1,924)
- Power Train problems (1,666)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (1,315)
- Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems (1,236)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (1,181)
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