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2009 Chevrolet Malibu repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 228 repairs.
2009 Chevrolet Malibu repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (54%)
Chart based on 160 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Chevrolet Malibu
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| Chevrolet Malibu in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 201034000 mi | 3.5V6 engine has a rough idle, took back to dealer 3 times and dealer stated this is normal for this engine. Dealer stated that Mfg's now set the fuel very lean and this causes the rough idle. I am taking vehicle to another GM dealer. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in California, United States Apr 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Oct 201340000 miUS $850 | Electric power steering replaced. Called GM rep, but no recall for electric steering motor failure. | ||
2009 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in South Dakota, United States Jan 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jan 201558000 mi | Throttle Position Sensor | ||
| Apr 201562700 mi | Humming noise from R front tire. Bad Hub Bearing | ||
| Jun 201566000 miUS $200 | Vibration in steering at highway speeds | ||
| Jul 201566000 mi | While stopped with it in drive, it would not respond to throttle even with gear shifts unless it was turned off then on | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Alberta, Canada Feb 2009 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Sep 20096820 mi | Shift from 1 to 2 then down to 1 felt "jerky" (like someone dropping clutch in a standard) | ||
| Nov 201023560 mi | Apparently issue was on the "link kit" on right (passenger side) of vehicle. Replaced under warranty | ||
| May 201240920 miC $850 | Rear passenger side door actuator stopped working. Door would lock but not unlock | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Washington, United States Aug 2009 - Jan 2010 | |||
| Sep 200910000 mi | Vibration/shudder felt in suspension/drivetrain while driving. Seems to be a mechanical resonance. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Texas, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 201024000 miUS $47 | Getting clunking noise when turning or on rough roads. Dealer replaced ISS helped but did not fix problem. Vibration between 45-55 MPH. Dealer could not replicate. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in New York, United States Jul 2009 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jun 201452000 mi | Driver side front wheel bearing. Replaced under warrantee. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Nebraska, United States May 2009 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Jun 201017000 mi | Rear driver's side door not locking and unlocking properly. Dealer diagnosed the issue as a bad lock actuator and replaced it with a new part. Problem was resolved. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Texas, United States Apr 2009 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jun 201136000 miUS $100 | |||
| Jul 201138000 miUS $70 | drivers front power door lock not functioning. Ordered new door lock actuator and installed. | ||
| Oct 201140800 mi | Growling noise from front transaxle area. Replaced both front wheel hubs for bad bearings. | ||
| Jan 201246000 mi | Steering shudders when turning slowly left and right | ||
| Jun 201368000 miUS $65 | code PO 443 EVAP Solenoid circuit fault | ||
| Dec 201369000 mi | power steering pump seal leaking. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2009 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Feb 2009250 mi | Transmission had forgotten how to shift; had to be reprogrammed using "quick learn" | ||
| Mar 2009400 mi | Transmission does not shift properly. Bad smell from cowling; had to be disassembled and sprayed. Problem not yet resolved | ||
| Jun 201016000 mi | OnStar module is faulty | ||
| Aug 201018000 mi | OnStar module that gives directions was not working correctly. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Kentucky, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 20081252 mi | Delivered as out-of-state dealer trade with deep scratch on left rear wheel well. Scratch buffed out. | ||
| Jan 20092264 mi | Driver's door latch bad/replaced; Engine cover paint peeling, parts received but damaged; Windshield trim bad/replaced; Rt rr door panel bad/replaced; Additional parts ordered: driver's sun visor, fog lamp switch blanking panel, shift console bezel | ||
| Jul 20097219 mi | Shift console bezel won't stay down, entire console replaced, issue still exists; Driver's sun visor won't snap into at-rest position, replaced | ||
| Nov 200910130 mi | Left rear window regulator clicking/replaced | ||
| Jan 201012000 mi | Condensation in right headlight - replaced entire unit Bluetooth stopped recognizing phone, they reflashed it | ||
| Feb 201012082 mi | Replaced headlight unit on Friday and did not put my LED turn signal back in. Returned Tuesday to have it corrected. Right headlight has condensation, replaced; Bluetooth won't maintain pairing, reflashed | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Georgia, United States Feb 2010 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Aug 20107000 mi | Extreme heat caused insulation to come out from between the rear deck and windshield. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Saskatchewan, Canada - Dec 2009 | |||
| Dec 20099300 mi | HVAC heater motor noisy, replaced with new | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Virginia, United States Nov 2009 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Mar 201031000 mi | faulty tire pressure monitor system, replaced under warranty | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2010 | |||
| May 20104300 mi | Sunroof drainage tube improperly install during manufacturing causing leakage into car behind dash board. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Alaska, United States Mar 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jun 2015162000 miUS $400 | Both tie-rods and stabilizing bar replaced | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Delaware, United States Sep 2008 - Feb 2009 | |||
| Jan 20093000 mi | Powertrain shudder and growling usually from 40-50 that often continues into a constant rumble and shake at, above, or below that speed. GM Engineers tested it, but nothing would occur for them, so a portable data recorder was installed to monitor. | ||
| Feb 20093000 mi | Alarm/lock light appeared on dash board after braking lightly to slow in traffic. Nothing else came on or ran differently, but I went straight to the dealer and no codes, etc. showed up, GM Tech had no ideas, so it was just turned off/on to reset. | ||
2009 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Michigan, United States Oct 2010 - May 2020 | |||
| Dec 201030123 mi | Exhaust Cam Solenoid stuck caused check engine light to come on. Repaired under original 3/36 warranty. | ||
| Apr 201135389 mi | Driver's front door would not always latch when closed. Replaced door latch assembly. Repaired under original 3/36 warranty. | ||
| Nov 201145320 mi | Unable to use key fob functions. Multiple occasions where I had to use door key for entry which caused alarm to sound. Battery retainer had totally separated from key fob circuit board. Was replaced under the ext'd warranty I purchased. Key fob broken internally. Battery retainer is separated from circuit board. It should have had better welds and more mounting points to circuit board. Had extended warranty otherwise would have been a couple hundred. | ||
| Mar 201250000 miUS $400 | Sunroof sunshade, when in full open, rattles as though it is loose; very distracting and annoying. This is a common problem in Malibu forums. Dealer is aware of them but refused to do anything for me and charged me to replace the sunshade. Going over any bumps caused a LOUD squeaking sound from the front end. Rather than fix the problem, the dealer only lubed it. It is likely to return after a few miles and a few rainfalls. | ||
| Apr 201250250 miUS $400 | The sun shade on the moonroof rattled as though it were loose. Chevy knows of this issue, it's common. After "repair" (which is replacing with a more rigid sunshade), it now rattles when closed. It was so loud that at low speeds in neighborhoods, everyone turned and looked at the car. Dealer said squeak was coming from front sway bushing. All they did was grease it. Chevy knows about the loose/rattle sunshade. Mine rattled when in open position. Dealer replaced with more rigid sunshade. Now rattles in closed position and Dealer refuses to do anything else. Disappointing. The sun shade on the moonroof rattled as though it were loose. Chevy knows of this issue, it's common. After "repair" (which is replacing with a more rigid sunshade), it now rattles when closed. | ||
| Oct 201258700 miUS $150 | CD load or select results in Disc error. Bluetooth connection is intermittent, ended up having to re-pair the cell phone and audio. | ||
| Jan 201362700 miUS $350 | Extended warranty not at all helpful with my issue. Moonroof leaked water all over the visor, the a-pillar, the headliner and onto me and my lap. It was a loose connection for the moonroof drain. Moonroof is horrible quality. | ||
| Oct 201370000 miUS $400 | Check engine light came on. Had to have cam phasers, both intake and exhaust, replaced again. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in New York, United States Apr 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Nov 201131000 mi | ESC/traction warning lights flashing. Dealer could not replicate while at dealer. The warning lights are still flashing. | ||
| Feb 201342600 mi | transmission control module | ||
| Mar 201344000 mi | body control module | ||
| Oct 201354800 mi | check engine light on | ||
| Nov 201356600 mi | fuel injector problems | ||
| Aug 201470000 miUS $3000 | transmission failed. replaced with a manufactured rebuild. | ||
| Mar 201575000 miUS $130 | starter motor | ||
| Nov 201581400 miUS $175 | sway bar end links | ||
| Dec 201695000 miUS $500 | Control arms | ||
| Feb 2018108000 miUS $120 | Headlights | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Oregon, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Dec 201146000 mi | Check engine light came on intermitantly. Took to dealership and they diagnosed a shorted intake solenoid. Replaced cam solenoid. No cost to me. Covered by powertrain warrenty. Less than 3 hours to repair. | ||
| Dec 201263000 mi | Complete transmission overahaul performed. No warning when the transmission failed on a busy city street. Able to return home in first gear but had to be towed to dealership because couldn't get the car to go in reverse. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Maryland, United States Dec 2014 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Mar 201569000 miUS $3400 | Transmission was slipping in first and reverse. Transaxle replaced. Transmission was rebuilt by the dealer in January 2014 for known defect. Transmission wave plate fractured. | ||
| Jun 201571000 miUS $114 | The transmission was shifting abruptly and slipping when warm. Transmission reprogrammed and 1 quart of fluid added. | ||
| Aug 201571000 mi | Transmission began to shift abruptly. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 2009807 mi | I had to take in due to leaking seal on transmission, dropped off part was ordered and repaired, rental car provided for 2 days while being fixed, not sure of the cost,covered by warranty | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Washington, United States Nov 2014 - Sep 2020 | |||
| Jun 2018105000 mi | Radiator fluid dropped 1/2 inch every two weeks. Heard gurgling sound in engine when making slow speed turns. | ||
| Apr 2020121000 miUS $139 | Original accelerator pedal has embdded sensors that failed. I went to auto parts store, found part, watched video, and replaced unit myself. Took about an hour. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Georgia, United States Jun 2014 - Feb 2022 | |||
| May 2020154000514 miUS $514 | had to replace signal light assembly | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Colorado, United States Oct 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Nov 201588700 miUS $120 | Wheel bearing went out. Cost $125 for the part, but did it myself in about 3 hours. | ||
| Jun 2017109000 miUS $320 | Had to replace all 4 door lock actuators at ~$80 a door. Sometimes it was a pain to reach the outside door connection, other times the whole change took less than 45 minutes. | ||
| Mar 2018117000 mi | The ignition cylinder was getting frozen and not letting me remove my key. I hit the cylinder with some WD-40 and worked the key back and forth until it was no longer and issue. It still get a bit catchy here and there for a few days but it seems to be good now. | ||
| Sep 2018126000 mi | Check engine light was on. Cam sensor failure. Car still drove fine, but I wanted to get rid of the check engine light. replaced inner and outter tie rods and sway bar end links | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Utah, United States Apr 2015 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Aug 201694000 mi | Unable to get read-out check engine due to a short that was blowing fuses. Seems to be related to our use of ethanol-added to the gasoline. Seemed to get better with a tank of ethanol-free gas. In Aug. traded it in for a 2016 Malibu 2LT. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Michigan, United States Jan 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Feb 201427200 mi | Clunking noise from front end, both front stabilizer bars were replaced. When driving the car first thing in the morning, the engine RPMs would go up to 4k-5k before it would shift into 2nd gear. Transmission software was updated and reprogrammed which fixed the issue. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Connecticut, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Mar 201575000 mi | Knocking noise in front end which has been there since the beginning. Took it into 2 different dealers and there's nothing they can do. They can't figure out what's causing the noise, so we just live with it. It's worse in the morning. | ||
| May 201575000 mi | The tube inside the moonroof frame had become disconnected and after it rained, the interior had become soaked on the driver side. This is the tube that collects water and carries it out through the hole in frame of the body. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Apr 201452000 miUS $20 | Tires leaking air around the valve stems. Corrosion of the wheel around the bead has been a problem for a couple of years. This time is was around the valves and they had to be replaced. | ||
| Nov 201561000 miUS $575 | passenger air bag off light would not turn off consistently when passenger was present. Dealer diagnosed and then replaced SDM (module). | ||
| Dec 201562000 miUS $110 | Dead battery. | ||
| Feb 201663100 mi | "power steering" appeared in driver info display on dashboard. Dealer performed diagnostics and found torque sensor voltage not incrementing and replaced torque sensor. Repair covered by extended warranty on this issue. | ||
| Mar 201664000 miUS $156 | SES/Check engine light illuminated on dash. Scanned Code P0013. Diagnostic found exhaust cam position solenoid had debris trapped in it. Replaced cam position solenoid. SES/Check engine light illuminated intermittently. Scanned Code p0010. Diagnostics found intake camshaft position sensor sticking. Replaced camshaft position sensor. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Alabama, United States Nov 2010 - May 2017 | |||
| Mar 201661000 miUS $375 | Traction control sensor on right front hub assembly | ||
| May 201775000 miUS $50 | replaced electric door lock mechanism | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Ontario, Canada Mar 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 20106200 mi | Right front Idler arm worn/damaged . | ||
| Mar 20119300 mi | Could not remove key from ignition . Ignition sensor had to be replaced . | ||
| Apr 20119920 mi | Key Fob broken inside the plastic housing unit . | ||
| Jan 201329140 mi | Steering Gear Box not working . New Gear Box installed . | ||
| Nov 201334100 mi | New Tie-Rod needed left front . | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Texas, United States Mar 2009 - May 2011 | |||
| Jan 201031000 mi | Camshaft solenoid failed and was replaced. Tripped the CEL. Brake booster was failing, caused creaking sound through the brake pedal. | ||
| Mar 201035000 mi | Suspension bushings replaced | ||
| Dec 201045000 mi | Remote door lock failed. Replaced under warranty. Remote door lock failed. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jan 2011 | All four door hinges stops were loose. Both nuts on each stop were finger tight. Mechanic tightened all four doors. Heater blower motor squeaked. Dealer R&R. "Service ESC" warning flashed, but error code not displayed after messaged flashed. Dealer replaced #1 fuel injector. Motor will intermittently idle rough once the motor is warmed up. Also high speed stalling. Tends to occur when the outside temp is 65+ degrees. Has been occuring for 4 months. Dealer has not experianced in three visits for problem. | ||
| Mar 201149000 miUS $165 | Camshaft actuator failed, replaced by dealer. | ||
| Apr 201152000 mi | Cylinder head replaced for rough idle and high speed stalling. Valve guides for Cylinder # 1 worn out. Leak down test was at 80%. Problem reoccurred within 40 miles of getting car back, with rough idle even worse than before. That is it, I gave up and traded the car in. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 20099000 miUS $32 | Bluetooth needed upate to get to resync with phone. | ||
| Dec 20095000 mi | center console broke latch | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201019220 mi | Left wheel bearing went bad right headlight lens has condensation in it replaced right front headlamp lense assembly - problem fixed | ||
| Mar 201147740 mi | wheel bearing failure wheel bearing - third one | ||
| Jul 2015173760 miC $780 | tie rod replaced rear shocks replaced | ||
| Dec 2017212660 miC $105 | broken strut - replaced with quik strut - easy repair to do | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Georgia, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 20091000 mi | Phone bluetooth would not stayed paired. Replaced Onstar communication module to repair bluetooth loss of pairing when car shut off. | ||
| Aug 201235100 miUS $300 | Blower resistor failed | ||
| Jul 201342300 mi | Engine missing during idle. #1 fuel injector harness was replaced. | ||
| Aug 201343100 miUS $250 | Check air bag light. Battery corroded the terminal and wire. Both replaced. | ||
| Aug 201451000 miUS $240 | OBDS reported bad thermostat. Thermostat replaced and changed coolant as preventive maintenance. | ||
| Nov 2021118000 miUS $350 | Center brake light. Replace entire led module. Had to remove rear deck to access. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Ohio, United States Mar 2009 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Nov 200924000 mi | 2.4L engine is mysteriously losing coolant. Did pressure and cylinder tests, could not find any reason for the problem (though the engine continues to lose coolant). Check engine light; dealer claims error code indicating poor fuel. Added octane booster, reset light, suggested I use better quality fuel. | ||
| Jan 201028000 mi | Different dealer discovered leak in Cylinder #3 due to cracked head gasket and head warped. Head and head gasket replaced. Coolant loss still evident after head gasket replacement. Additional tests indicated porosity in the engine block casting; GM decided on a complete engine replacement. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in New York, United States Dec 2008 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jan 201118000 mi | one remote didn't work sometimes. replaced one remote | ||
| Jun 201341000 mi | check engine light came on | ||
| Jan 201741500 miUS $81 | right headlight bumper need to be dropped | ||
| Sep 201770000 miUS $125 | headlight kept burning out. needed a new electric connector | ||
| Jul 201876000 miUS $20 | noise from front right. pad clips needed adjustment | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Texas, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 201023000 mi | Fan blower whining at medium speeds. Fixed in 3hrs. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Indiana, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jan 201015000 mi | One of the key fobs had an electrical short. | ||
| Oct 201024000 mi | Output speed sensor was replaced. Car would shift hard when accelerating. The car was losing track of the speed and the transmission didn't know how to act. | ||
| Feb 201129000 mi | Shuddering with transmission. | ||
| Mar 201129000 mi | Previously they reflashed the transmission and engine control module to fix the stuttering around 40 mph. All they did was shift the shutter to 50 mph. At this point I assumed I had a lemon and got rid of it. Good riddance GM! | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Texas, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Feb 20106448 mi | Bluetooth reprogrammed to correct dropping of save device connections. Replaced brake vacuum pump. All warranty work. | ||
| Apr 201117500 miUS $135 | HVAC blower motor made minor clicking sound only when fan set to position 1. Blower motor replace per warranty. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Michigan, United States Apr 2009 - Dec 2011 | |||
| May 20093000 mi | Within a week of vehicle delivery (4FE09), we detected a 'mildew odor' in the psgr compatment. This mildew odor was very prevalent outside the vehicle eminating from the frt cowl vent below the wipers. | ||
| Jun 20094000 mi | Rtn to dif dealer (after consultation w/GM rep). 'mildew odor' in the psgr compatment. This mildew odor was very prevalent outside the vehicle eminating from the frt cowl vent below the wipers | ||
| Dec 201024126 mi | Grandson stepped on rear fold down cup holder (behind console) & broke off. Service of vehicle performed while we took deliver of a 2011 Camaro. Worked completed before we finished paperwork for new car. No charge. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Ontario, Canada Dec 2009 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 201153320 mi | Water was leaking from right hand A pillar. Traded car for Jetta. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Indiana, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 20099000 mi | Dash panel needed snapping in place | ||
2009 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200914000 mi | Squeaking from rear passenger side quarter panel area, thought to be interior trim, found to be squeaky rear strut mount The emblem inserted into the steering wheel was not centered and printed incorrectly, dealer replaced airbag module to fix issue Security light illuminated, dont know cause, but once reset, it has not happened again. | ||
| May 200916000 mi | front cradle was rubbing against body | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Tennessee, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Aug 201011000 mi | Rattle noise in Right Front or Right Rear of Car. | ||
| Dec 201013000 mi | Front strut mounts and bearings were replaced under a TSB. I have driven the car only about 50 miles since repair but it seems to have fixed the noise problem. | ||
| Oct 201351066 mi | CEL/SES reported P0010 code. Took to dealer to replace intake camshaft actuator solenoid valve and was replaced under power train warranty. CEL/SES reported P0010 code. Took to dealer to replace intake camshaft actuator solenoid valve and was replaced under power train warranty. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Michigan, United States May 2009 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Oct 201123000 mi | Noise in steering column like something catching on turns. Some module replaced with the comment that this was not common failure but not entirely unusual. That is, they had the part in stock. | ||
| Apr 201340200 miUS $25 | Replace burnt out right rear turn indicator light. It did take more than 10 minutes to change because it was behind a wall in the trunk. | ||
| May 201788000 miUS $1400 | Whine in steering column was a broken part, which was replaced and the front end aligned. Cost $1,400 | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Minnesota, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Apr 201143000 mi | Replaced leaking front axle shaft output seal. Took two days due to dealer not having the proper tools. Repaired leaking front axel shaft output seal | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Ontario, Canada Oct 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201697960 miC $1100 | Replaced lower exhaust system including catlytic converter | ||
| Apr 2017101060 miC $389 | Replace lower control arm and right lower balljoint | ||
| Sep 2017106640 miC $515 | New Driver side front wheel bearing | ||
| Sep 2018116560 miC $1998 | Brakes were squeeking | ||
| Mar 2021135780 miC $212 | Replaced turn digital switch | ||
| Jun 2021137640 miC $427 | Left wheel bearing hub replaced | ||
| Dec 2021141360 miC $427 | Brake fluid lines replaced due to corrosion | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Indiana, United States Apr 2016 - May 2016 | |||
| May 201661000 miUS $1136 | Car failed to start. Was able to start by holding accelerator to the floor. Dealer said it had jumped time because of a broken timing chain tensioner. Replaced tensioner and chain. Had engine light, returned to dealer, they had to replace the exhaust cam actuator solenoid... Again with the cam timing system. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Delaware, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 201767000 miUS $11 | Passenger side headlight would not light but bulb was still good (not burned out, continuity was good). Noticed electrical connector was slightly burned (melted), so cleaned contacts on connector and bulb and reinstalled bulb. Worked fine. Time consuming repair; had to remove entire front bumper/fascia just to get to headlight assembly. Had to bend one of the tabs that holds headlight assembly in order to get it to fit properly during reassembly. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Illinois, United States Dec 2009 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Sep 201561000 mi | Replace catalytic converter | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Oregon, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 2015101000 mi | Headlight out for 2nd time in 4 months. No obvious reasons found. Must remove front bumper to change bulb. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Oklahoma, United States Feb 2016 - Nov 2022 | |||
| Mar 2016100000 miUS $120 | Replaced the solenoids. | ||
| Mar 2018122000 miUS $35 | Replaced the hood lift arm and the turn signal switch. | ||
| Dec 2018130000 miUS $100 | Replace Transmission Fluid | ||
| Dec 2021147000 miUS $450 | Replaced the headlight connectors. Previous ones damaged. | ||
| May 2022148500 miUS $1800 | Wheel hub replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in California, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Feb 201152000 mi | Cracked engine block. Replaced and rebuilt engine. | ||
| Mar 201155000 mi | Problem returns two days later, root cause is the same, cracked block between first and second cylinder. Entire new engine placed in car | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Illinois, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 20108000 miUS $25 | TSB for tranny reflash -- shifting irregular | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in North Carolina, United States Aug 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 201365000 miUS $400 | Left and right front door locks quit working. Replaced door lock switches. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in California, United States Feb 2012 - Nov 2014 | |||
| May 201336000 miUS $140 | Passenger front tire had a slow leak. Was not the tire, the steel rim was defective. Ordered used rim off of ebay and had mounted. | ||
| Aug 201341000 mi | Car failed to run. Towed to dealer and diagnosed with a bad map sensor. Replaced for free under emissions warranty. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in New York, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 201020000 mi | front left headlight water in it | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Ontario, Canada Sep 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2015127100 miC $40 | Front lights are a major issue with this model as the bulbs cannot be accessed without taking the front body jacket which takes over an hour | ||
| Feb 2016131060 miC $400 | Bearings making grinding sound. Front right hub replaced. | ||
| Oct 2016138340 mi | Replaced left front wheel hub assembly. | ||
| May 2017143840 miC $597 | replaced right front wheel hub again, just beyond one-year warranty. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Texas, United States Jun 2011 - May 2015 | |||
| May 2015106000 mi | Brake lights would not Work on a consistent basis. Recall fixed for a few months started again after a month traded car | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in New Jersey, United States May 2012 - Apr 2020 | |||
| Jan 201389000 mi | Data comunications lost. Reseated connectors Reseated harness connectors for comm. error. | ||
| Mar 201395000 miUS $125 | replaced wheel hub assy. | ||
| Jun 2013100000 miUS $60 | Replaced sway bar links | ||
| Aug 2013105000 mi | Replaced belt tensioner | ||
| Oct 2014125800 mi | Connector on the Body Control Module affecting the Brake Apply Sensor. recall due to fretting corrosion. Erratic brake lights and disabling of Traction Control, ABS and Stability Controls.GM safety recall 13036. | ||
| Dec 2015149000 miUS $500 | New shocks and struts. Mostly preventive. Weak but no total failure. | ||
| Mar 2016150000 mi | steering wheel sensor-covered by extended warranty | ||
| Dec 2016160000 miUS $150 | RF wheel sensor replaced worn tie rod ends | ||
| Mar 2017161000 mi | High mount stop light repair | ||
| Jun 2018177000 miUS $40 | repl washer pump | ||
| Oct 2018179000 miUS $120 | replaced HVAC blower motor | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Ohio, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 201241000 mi | Transmission seal (right) where drive shaft emerges was leaking | ||
| Mar 201348000 mi | The right front driveshaft bearing backed most of the way out of its seat and was leaking. | ||
| May 201348900 mi | right driveshaft seal backing out again | ||
| Jul 201349500 miUS $289 | The dealer replaced the axle seal and stub shaft sleeve. Learned from GM that if use a tool that's not in spec the seal will back out. The right rear door lock actuator failed and was replaced, not under warranty. | ||
| Feb 201453000 miUS $161 | Driver's seat collapsed due to seat bottom perimeter frame only having a few tack welds rather than fully welded. Took to a body shop that welded the frame successfully | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Alberta, Canada Oct 2014 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Nov 201468820 mi | loose front end item rattles/klunks against body/frame. struts, strut mounts, and iis replaced, but problem since purchase date as yet not fixed, even after formal letters to GM canada and a dozen visits to GM service to fix issue. | ||
2009 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
164-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2012 - May 2018 | |||
| Jul 201334300 mi | The catalytic converter failed. Symptoms were poor gas mileage and sluggish engine response. There was no other issue with the engine to cause the failure and no trouble codes were showing up. The converter was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Nov 201551320 miC $600 | The engine was making a knocking noise when it shut off (intersections and turning the ignition off). The throttle body was failing and it was replaced at the dealership. Engine now has more power and fuel economy is better. | ||
| Mar 201653940 miC $600 | One side of the 'wishbone' suspension was loose, requiring a replacement installed. I consider this to be a routine repair, but I'm reporting it anyway on this. | ||
| Jun 201658280 miC $450 | Right front wheel bearing was grinding and had to be replaced. | ||
| Apr 201764480 miC $231 | The right-front transmission seal was leaking and a new kit was installed. | ||
| May 201765100 miC $203 | Headlight bulbs were changed. A turn signal bulb was also changed. A crack was found in the housing for the light, and repairs were made to the crack. | ||
| Aug 201769440 miC $300 | Front left driver's side headlight burned out. Replaced whole assembly because assembly was cracked (previous repair done a few months ago with no warranty). Note: passenger's side headlight just burned out no repair yet will report in next cycle. | ||
| Oct 201769440 miC $400 | As indicated in the past entry, the passenger's side bulb burned out. Since the housing had excessive moisture fogging, the decision was made to replace the whole assembly. | ||
| Jan 201870680 miC $170 | The main camshaft position sensor was intermittently faulting, causing several warnings to flash. The sensor was replaced with a new one. | ||
| May 201873780 mi | Engine burned oil between 5,000 km oil changes and burned out without notice. Engine not functional. No repairs possible other than engine change. Car likely to be scrapped. No repair attempted. | ||
2009 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
| Chevrolet Malibu in Utah, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2023 | |||
| Jul 201477000 miUS $759 | Actuators in all of my doors have been slowly failing due to heat. Had them replaced. Locks work like new now. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Florida, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2020 | |||
| Apr 201677700 miUS $1500 | Transmission required rebuild | ||
| Aug 201799000 miUS $105 | Replaced steering gear Replaced right headlight low beam. | ||
| Mar 2018103000 miUS $22 | Passenger side headlight failed. Using YouTube videos for guidance, removed front end to replace burned out light bulb. Also changed oil/filter. Busy afternoon. | ||
| May 2018107000 miUS $110 | Trunk hydraulic lifts were replaced. And, after replacing the passenger-side low beam headlight, in March, it went out again about 10 days ago...first week of July. | ||
| Aug 2018108000 miUS $1500 | Major tune up - Included spark plugs, air filter, serpentine belt, brakes, struts. Replaced passenger side headlamp and wiring harness. Had replaced headlamp three months prior; unaware wiring harness was bad. More to follow. Recommended timing chain replacement. Budget disallowed. Seeking second opinion. | ||
| Jun 2019116000 miUS $300 | Alternator failed. New alternator installed. | ||
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