2009 Chevrolet Malibu body problems

Filed Sep 5, 2020 · Acceleration, Body · 228,600 miles · TN

My traction light comes on and stops my whole car and drive extremely slow and my whole just messed up and I need it fixed asap I can't even get to work without my car messing up

Filed Jan 2, 2020 · Body, Steering · 14,100 miles · GA

Power steering goes out at random moments it could be 1 mile of driving this vehicle or 1000 miles of driving this vehicle so it's very difficult to know when or if this car needs to be taken to the shop and I'm sure if there is a survey these vehicle have more owners due to the fact that this defect is so difficult to detect and they are sold off when detected. But this is extremely dangerous if the power steering suddenly gets extremely hard driving (cuts off) at high speeds. Someone could crash and get seriously injured or potentially die. This should be considered a safty recall not an extended warranty and should be reopened because more people would go get thier car fixed if you tell them thier safety is at stake. And also the doors get locked shutt rendering passengers or drivers locked and unable to escape if danger is immanent.

Filed May 26, 2019 · Body · 65,000 miles · NY

The doors on my 2009 chevy malibu do not open no matter what I do with the locks this is a safety issue if I was in an accident I would not be able to get out of the vehicle the problem has gone on and off for the last year and sometimes they won't work and sometimes they will work. I have seen many complaints about this issue and think it should be addressed as a serious safety issue

Filed Apr 12, 2019 · Airbags, Body · 120,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Traveling east turning left going 17 MPH, struck by a van going the speed limit which is 50 head on, driver airbag deployed, passenger airbag did not. Passenger is 5'4' and 120 lbs

Filed May 2, 2018 · Body · 62,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the front driver side door would intermittently fail to open from inside or outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to determine the failure of the door handle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

Filed Apr 7, 2018 · Body · 80,000 miles · NY

I am having difficulty with the latches on my doors. It started with my passenger front door. I would close the door and it would pop open a little and wouldn't close. After a few tries it closed but this would intermittently happen from time to time. Eventually it closed permanently and now will not open at all. It is a safety hazzard that the door cannot be opened. This is now beginning to happen with the driver side front door, where when I close it and it won't stay closed, I have to hold it while driving on occasion. Then it will shut and work and then it will happen again. It is a safety hazard to have to drive and hold the door closed and I cannot imagine having two front doors that won't open. This really has to be addressed immediately.

Filed May 30, 2017 · Body · 55,000 miles · OH

3 of the 4 door actuators are failing. This is a huge safety issue as I drive with a 2-year old and cannot open the rear doors in the event of an emergency without extreme hardship in reaching the manual rear door pegs near back of each door. This is a huge complaint on the internet and all are referencing the safety aspects of it which the ntsb is doing nothing and gm is offering to replace at full cost saying until the ntsb pushes a recall that this will rest on the shoulders of the consumer. Http://www.chevymalibuforum.com/forums/6-problems-service-issues-troubleshooting-generation-7/7950-door-lock-actuator-recall.html http://www.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/malibu/2009/accessories-interior/power_door_locks_malfunctioning.shtml http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f31/2008-malibu-door-lock-actuators-107426/ http://www.carproblemzoo.com/chevrolet/malibu/power-door-locks-not-working-problems.php

Filed Dec 1, 2015 · Body · 19,850 miles · MI

Rear door power locking mechanism fails to actuate. Fails to lock passenger door when driving, fails to unlock in the event of need to quickly exit. Locks are difficult to access manually.

Filed Oct 15, 2015 · Body, Steering · 150,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at a very low speed, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle. The power steering and service ESC warning lights displayed across the message board. In addition, the contact stated that all doors failed to lock and unlock electronically. The contact had to manually lock and unlock the doors . The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2015 · Body · 118,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the rear driver side door was jammed. The door was able to function after numerous attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.