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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
68,621 miles

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2009 Chevrolet Malibu electrical problems

electrical problem

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2009 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Comments (Page 6 of 18)

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problem #248

Mar 072019

Malibu

  • 150,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My car power steering goes out and comes pack after I turn my car off and on. Sometimes the car won't start and the ABS light and the traction control light is on on the dash and the inside lock and unlock buttons don't work. They will go up and down on their own in the beginning now if I open my door it locks on me. I changed the wheel barring on the front right tire because bell tire said that the sensor was bad and you have to replace the whole thing G. still having issues. I don't feel safe where I work I travel and I don't always work in the best of neighborhoods and I don't want to get my car broken into or robbed. And I surely don't want my power steering to go out again while driving on the high way and me crashing and possibly injuring or killing someone else.

- Wayland, MI, USA

problem #247

Mar 132019

Malibu

  • 96,000 miles
Electronic power system failed.. while driving it became difficult to steer. Managed to get off the road and wait for help.. was driving in the city limits of town

- Belton, SC, USA

problem #246

Jan 312019

Malibu

  • miles
My power source in car won't work, my cruise control won't work, my power steering went out fist I would just have to restart the car and it would be fine not anymore. Some times my car completely locks up in the middle of driving, my headlights sometimes work and sometimes don't

- Roseville, MI, USA

problem #245

Mar 092019

Malibu

  • 116,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Power steering, along with some other electric problems I am having with this car. I have only had the car for 3 years and already the steering wheel locks up frequently while driving my car on the highways, and traveling through the city. Last night the power steering locked as me and my child was driving home. I had to leave the car parked on a side street because the car would not allow me to turn the steering wheel to operate the car properly. At this time I am seeking immediate help with this issue.

- Dundalk, MD, USA

problem #244

Mar 062019

Malibu

  • miles
Power steering randomly stops work. I was driving down a busy highway and it completely stoped working! I have to stop the car shut it off and back on for the power steering to start working again. Also, when I start the car the wheel starts to shake (when in park) and also shakes going down the highway. Happens at least 3-4 times a week.

- Grundy Center, IA, USA

problem #243

Mar 012019

Malibu

  • miles
The electrical power steering and ESC control are turned off as soon as I start the cars ignition. When the car is parked, the power steering begins to twitch the wheel and does not stop. When you turn the car off then back on, it resolves the problem for several seconds then continues to do the same thing. This problem creates a very dangerous car when combined when traveling down the road. The power steering has also done this whole driving. This is a huge issue in manufacturing and poses a life threat to my 100lb fiance and our newborn baby.

- Kendallville, IN, USA

problem #242

Dec 102018

Malibu

  • 156,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Powersteering starting periodically going out and ESC notification would appear. Eventually it completely quit. Called Chevrolet and was told my car is not part of the recall for that issue.

- Davenport, IA, USA

problem #241

Jun 192016

Malibu

  • miles
Car will intermittently not start. While camping in Arizona my car wouldn't start. I took it to a repair shop where they replaced the starter and fuel pump. It started fine for a little while and then decided to randomly stop starting again.

- Newfield, NY, USA

problem #240

Jan 072019

Malibu

  • 120,000 miles
While driving the power locks goes off. They go lock and unlock when driving down the road they unlock and lock when wr are at home and the ignition is off. Tge brake ligjts stay on like I am hitting the brake peddle and the cruis control wont work bc the break lights stay on it cuts it off. I have been hearing noises coming from the shifter area a buzzing noise like a wire has crossed.

- Bardstown, KY, USA

problem #239

Jan 012019

Malibu

  • 101,899 miles
The car has the 2.4 4 cylinder with the unreliable electric power steering unit that shuts off almost everytime the car is driven.it shuts off and the car must be turned off then restarted before steering is restored.it goes off under all driving situations sitting, in motion, turning, going forward or backing up.on city streets or major highways..it happens at all speeds and all weather conditions...

- Brackenridge, PA, USA

problem #238

Jan 192019

Malibu

  • 83,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When driving the car, the brake lights go on when not braking and go off when applying the brakes. This happens on city streets and highways.

- Galloway, NJ, USA

problem #237

Jan 192019

Malibu

  • 120,000 miles
Vehicle was in drive but stopped in a drive thru. Service ESC, power steering light came on. Power steering went out and wheel would not turn. Turned off car. Problem went away after restarting.

- Virginia, MN, USA

problem #236

Dec 072018

Malibu

  • 135,000 miles
The ESC was turned off making it difficult to steer the vehicle. There was a recall for this issue but my vehicle was not included. How is that possible?! I have also had issue with the fuel pump, headlights and arm bars. I bought this as a used vehicle 3 years ago and have had nothing but mechanical issue after issue. Poorly manufactured vehicle. Including having to change out the entire fuse box.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #235

Aug 102017

Malibu

  • 110,000 miles
Passenger low beam keeps going out. I've replaced the bulb 3 times in one year, and even changed the housing. This seems to be an issue with several model years of the Malibu.

- Mount Sterling, KY, USA

problem #234

Dec 312016

Malibu

  • 98,000 miles
The power door locks engage and disengage at random. When using the unlock button on the key fob or using the button inside the car, the passenger and rear door looks will partially disengage making it hard/impossible to open the door with out manually pulling the lock tab on the door. The electric stability control and traction control will random engage/disengage or display a service message on the cluster screen. The third break light illuminates at random, not always the break is applied. The radio will display random characters while on or go completely blank.

- Mt Sterling, KY, USA

problem #233

Dec 182018

Malibu

  • 120,000 miles
The windshield wipers stop for no apparent reason on the low setting. They will make approximately one full pass to clear the windshield and the stop halfway through the second in the middle of the windshield. This makes it difficult to see while driving in inclimate weather.

- Mt Sterling, KY, USA

problem #232

Dec 072018

Malibu

  • 126,000 miles
Passenger side low beam keep going out. Replaced bulb multiple times, still doesnt work. Replaced wiring harness within first week of purchasing vehicle and having repeated problems.

- Kansas City, KS, USA

problem #231

Dec 052018

Malibu

  • 81,452 miles
After driving the car one mile from home steering became difficult and a message appeared in the dic power steering. I pulled the steering wheel with two hands to get to the side of the road, turned the car off and when turned on the message was gone but the steering was still awkward and not as smooth as it should

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #230

Oct 042018

Malibu

  • 180,000 miles
Well driving my car got hard to steer, the power steering light come on then I turned the car off, and restarted it then it began to drive back normal then it began to do the same thing again and every time I turned it off and started it back up it would return to normal but in order for the steering to return to normal I have to cut my car off and then turn it back on. It seems to happen as I am driving straight or sitting still

- Frankfort, KY, USA

problem #229

Jan 062014

Malibu

  • 50,000 miles
Both front speakers, in the doors, do not work. I cannot hear chimes from turn signals being on too long, from keys being in the ignition when the doors are open and other such warning signals. It has caused confusion at times when the warning signals are not alerting me to problems while driving.

- Burke, VA, USA

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