2009 Chevrolet Malibu: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Feb 20, 2022 · Airbags, Electrical · MN

well it all started at one, i fixed the electrical myself after inspecting 6 months worth of it sitting , finally found electrical problems that i got it running afterwords 2 fuel pumps later knowing pumps werent the issue then, now I almost have it paid off, its really began to just be a piece of junk after dearly taking care of it when i bought the car I loved it, now I found on it, no steering, comes and goes, like I know how to put a steering asst. in... i pulled one from the J yard, its in the backseat now, airbags indicator saying it needs servicing, tires I bought brand new last summer, they are baby butt smooth now, the car cant even squeal the tires so whatever on that, 5 days ago I threw a new alternator in it, similar to every alternator when they go it was normal... no problem, now I'm pooped out, I want the problems fixed so when its paid off in April I can sell it legally without anyone getting hurt, also the value is poor, not even close to what you value it as on here. [XXX] if I didn't spend more on costs on parts, repair, labor (thankfully I know wyf I'm doing when I work on a GM) it would be more than the car loan I took out on the junk on October 19th 2019. I think somebody is responsible in repairing these issues as I knew nothing about the problems gm had when buying this vehicle. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed May 21, 2020 · Steering · 150,991 miles · IN

A few months ago when turning the wheel, noticed a squealing, grinding noise. Recently the steering wheel has become harder to turn. Today, the power steering message popped up on the display. I've read several complaints about this. I notice some recalls for this, but not my vehicle???

Filed Dec 3, 2016 · Wheels · 120,000 miles · PA

After making a turn a vibration started within a few blocks the center of the left rear wheel broke out and the outer part of the wheel with the tire came off the car and rolled across the street and hit a house. The rear of the car came down grinding on the road. Tried to find a used wheel at local salvage yards but was told that they cant keep them because they are selling them that fast. Good thing I wasn't on the interstate going to work.

Filed Feb 4, 2016 · Steering · 120,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that he was experiencing the same failures as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The VIN was not included in the recall. While driving 70 MPH, there was an abnormal grinding noise coming from the steering column. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jul 3, 2014 · Steering · 100,000 miles · IL

Tl * the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering unit made a grinding noise and gave resistance when turning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 8/27/14*cn the consumer stated that the vehicle was not included in the electric power steering recall because the vehicle was assembled at a different plant. The vehicle experienced the same issues as noted in the recall. Updated 09/11/2014

Filed Jun 5, 2013 · Brakes, Seat belts · 37,000 miles · NY

My service seat belt sign goes on occasionally when I start car, but goes off if I shut off car and restart it. The dealer said they cannot test it if the sign on dash is not on. Also, I had to replace rear brakes and grind rotors at 37,000 miles-seems kind of premature. Now I am having some kind of possible electrical draw since my old and brand new battery have gone dead. Has anyone else experienced these problems?

Filed Jul 25, 2010 · Electrical · 27,697 miles · TN

I have a 2009 malibu, recently experiencing electrical problems with the windows. This problem creates a safety risk for me and my family. The windows will not go up or down, the repair shops states there was a blown fuse which they said was replaced. Windows worked for a while. Same problem occurred in same day. Car remained in shop for a week. Drove car for about a week problem occurred again, this is a safety hazard, hope real problem is discovered. Also complained about squeaky brakes but there was no problem found.

Filed Jun 26, 2010 · Brakes, Engine · 10,000 miles · FL

1. Brakes squeak and are not as responsive as they should be a. The dealer has checked them several times and says there is no problem 2. On two occasions when traveling between 50-75 m.p.h, the car has not accelerated properly and has made strange grinding noise a. Dealer indicated that another owner of the same model vehicle expressed the same complaint b. Dealer said computer did not show anything wrong on my vehicle, or the other vehicle owner's vehicle 3. On 4-6 occasions, the car has surged... Sometimes this happens @ slow speeds and other times when cruise control is engaged.... I am afraid to use cruise control anymore a. Dealer says computer shows no problems.