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2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid problems

The most common problem on the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid is driver assistance and stability. It has 2.3 times the complaints of a typical Malibu Hybrid model year.

Typical year2.3x the typical complaints
Year score
45/100
Owner complaints
25
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
187
Worst area
Driver assistance

The worst 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Driver assistance
    7
  • Steering
    6
  • Electrical
    5
  • Transmission
    5
  • Brakes
    3

Problems by type

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  • Driver assistance
    7
  • Steering
    6
  • Electrical
    5
  • Transmission
    5
  • Brakes
    3
  • Airbags
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 187

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 187 bulletins for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

What 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 17, 2019 · Driver assistance, Transmission · CA

2009 chevrolet malibu hybrid. Consumer writes in regards to transmission slipping. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle experienced numerous issues. The dashboard warned to service the traction control and hybrid.

Filed Apr 10, 2019 · Driver assistance · 95,000 miles · TX

Takata recall: I don't know if I'm doing this right but my car's warning system alerted me that the ESC was turned off and to "service ESC", this always happens while driving my car, never stationary.it's an intermittent problem but one that is mentioned as a recall for my make, model and year. When I search my VIN I get no alerts on recalls for my specific vehicle but wanted to be sire it wasn't skipped or missed. My vehicle is currently being worked on so if I did need recall work then I would need to be reimbursed for the work done on my car since a dealership wouldnt do the work for free without a recall notice.

Filed Apr 9, 2019 · Steering · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu hybrid. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that the steering wheel violently vibrated when the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to gr chevrolet buick gmc cadillac (930 fairystone park hwy, stanleytown, va 24168, (855) 910-9228), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 4, 2019 · Electrical · 124,000 miles · FL

The passenger side low beam goes out because of a bad connection.

Filed Mar 1, 2019 · Driver assistance · NJ

This morning on my way to work I experienced the most scariest moment, when I was in motion making a left turn midway on a busy intersection my steering wheel locked making me unable to control it ,while locked the (tsc) lights came on , I was freaking out I was heading towards the other cars on my right side turning left with me as well , I quickly reacted and let go of the gas pedal and let the car slow down on its own and let everyone turning pass me, once pulled over hazards on , I turned the car off and on and the steering wheel went back to working. I am nervous to get back in the car again. Unknown

Filed Feb 11, 2019 · Steering · 126,000 miles · NH

Power steering goes out and traction control light and service ESC message comes on. If I turn car off and back on the error message goes away and power steering is restored till it happens again. Happened yesterday on highway suddenly I had no steering. Looked online and saw numerous complaints with others having same problem. Stating that steering column needs to be replaced. Others mention a special extended warranty on power steering failure for 10 years and 150,000 miles. I inquired at dealer and so far they don't recall warranty problem happens sometimes usually when starting but yesterday it happened when driving on highway. Scary feeling

Filed Jan 29, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 141,000 miles · VA

Beginning in dec/jan of 2016/2017 I began having major issues with my power steering where it would stop while I wasn't driving but also when I was driving. The steering wheel will start to aggressively shake and my traction control would cut off. It got to the point I couldn't even drive my vehicle. I then contacted gm after researching that this was a known issue. They then told me that the warranty was extended. I got it fixed and everything was fine until this week january 2019. I contacted gm to let them know of the issue, and that it was the same issue I had before. They then proceed to tell me to drive my unsafe vehicle with my 7 month old infant to the dealership for them to look at it (with no power steering), even though the issue isn't an all the time its just in its beginning stages. I have to turn off my car to have it reset the power steering.

Filed May 21, 2018 · 130,000 miles · VA

On may 18, 2018 all doors on my chevy malibu were working properly. When my fiance left to leave for work on may 19, 2018 the front passenger door would not open from neither the inside nor outside of the vehicle; it wasn't until may 21, 2018 we were able to get the door to open and found that the latch on the side of the door was not working properly. The car was stationary, but my main concern is what if in the case of an emergency, emergency personnel or my passenger was not able to open the door.

Filed Jan 18, 2018 · Steering · 10,119 miles · OK

My electronic or electric power steering goes out in the middle of driving with my children in the car a 1 year old daughter and 3 year old son not safe at all. Very difficult to drive I already have to other recalls on this car but I noticed other exact same model of cars have the same issue and have been recalled but my car and VIN # is not listed on the recall but have exactly the same issues as others.

Filed Jun 28, 2016 · Engine · 142,000 miles · NC

Pulling out of side street on to highway and the car would not accelerate and stuttered. Almost hit by 18 wheeler. Low engine light came on with service engine light as well. Turned around and drove home going no more than roughly 10-15 MPH.the next day I planned to take it to get checked out and the car ran fine and engine light was off. A few days later the same thing happened as I was just driving down the highway, car decelerated and low engine power light came on. Very scary to say the least.

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Is the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid reliable?

Owners have filed 25 complaints about the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, 2.3 times a typical Malibu Hybrid model year.

What is the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid year score?

The 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid scores 45 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?

Driver assistance and stability, with 7 complaints. Next is steering (6).

How many recalls does the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid have?

No recalls on record.

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