2009 Chevrolet Malibu: engine failure

Filed Sep 22, 2023 · Airbags, Steering · 184,553 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to turn the steering wheel to the left or the right, the steering wheel seized and failed to operate as needed. The contact aggressively maneuvered the steering wheel to regain normal functionality. The air bag warning light was also illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 184,553.

Filed Mar 2, 2022 · Steering · 123,025 miles · IA

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the steering wheel suddenly seized. The power steering warning light and the traction warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted however, the vehicle failed to regain power steering functionality. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,025.

Filed Oct 28, 2019 · Steering · 122,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 MPH and making a right turn, the steering seized and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The contact had to turn off and restart the vehicle for it to resume normal operation. The vehicle was taken to phil long ford at chapel hills (1565 auto mall loop, colorado springs, co 80920, (844) 234-1769) where it was diagnosed that the eps needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred seven times. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

Filed Aug 30, 2019 · Lights · 200,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the rear brake lights seized intermittently. Corning chevrolet buick (2087 solano st, corning, ca 96021, (530) 838-4371) was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact replaced the bulbs multiple times, but the vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2019 · Steering · 70,520 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering was faulty and the steering wheel seized while making a turn. The contact was unable to turn the steering wheel at all. When the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, the steering wheel returned to normal; however, the traction control and ESC indicators illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic, but could not be serviced because the failure was electric and the mechanic did not have the proper tools. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,520.

Filed Mar 8, 2019 · Steering · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and the eps warning indicator randomly illuminated. Banner chevrolet (5950 chef menteur hwy, new orleans, la 70126, (504) 302-8900) was contacted and stated that diagnostic testing was needed. The vehicle was excluded from manufacturer coverage campaign number: 15356 (special coverage adjustment ' loss of electric power steering assist) based on the mileage. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Mar 8, 2019 · Steering · 130,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the electric power steering off and service off warning indicators illuminated and the steering wheel suddenly seized. George matick chevrolet (14001 telegraph rd, redford charter twp, mi 48239, (313) 531-7100) replaced the internal dome light more than ten times due to an internal electrical short, but the failure persisted. The dealer made no mention of campaign number: 15356 special coverage adjustment (loss of electric power steering assist). The contact did not know if the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14e044000 (steering) and 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2019 · Steering · 217,156 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle had to be restarted in order to operate normally, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the power steering needed to be replaced. Richard kay superstore (1935 pearman dairy rd, anderson, sc 29625, (864) 332-4031) informed the contact that there was no recalls for the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 217,156.

Filed Feb 1, 2019 · Steering · 100,006 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. When the vehicle was started, the steering wheel seized and the power steering assist and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The contact called bomnin chevrolet manassas (8000 sudley rd, manassas, va 20109, (703)-368-2111) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls or warranties. The failure mileage was 100,006.

Filed Jan 3, 2019 · Steering · 155,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 MPH, the power steering indicator illuminated and the power steering seized. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

Filed Jan 3, 2019 · Steering · 155,207 miles · IL

Tl* the contact called on behalf of the driver who owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the electric power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and able to drive normally. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 155,207.

Filed Nov 2, 2018 · Steering · 178,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving and making a right turn, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact powered off the engine while in traffic. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. Three minutes later, the failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel failed and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was taken to pohanka chevrolet (13915 lee jackson memorial hwy, chantilly, va 20151, (703) 968-6677) where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000.