Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2009 Chevrolet Malibu has 6 recalls, 1507 complaints.
6
Recalls
1507
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
14V252000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-...
14V153000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 20...
14E044000
STEERING
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand ...
12V460000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped ...
09V073000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 276,729 MY 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE, CHEVROLET COBALT, HHR, MALIBU, TRAVERSE, GMC ACADIA, PONTIAC G5, G6 AND SATURN AURA AND OUT...
08V634000
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
GM IS RECALLING 77 MY 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 1...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2009 Chevrolet Malibu 4-DR w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | POWER STEERING WENT OUT |
| Mar 3, 2026 | STEERING | I was cruise control 80mph and my.power steering went out. Esc power steering warning on dash. Car i... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. It was discovered that there was a mileage... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, it l... |
| Jan 25, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Driving down the interstate I noticed the steering wheel lightly jumping intermittently like it want... |
| Jan 2, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | So just recently I was on my way home from my parents house, and I take a highway to get there from ... |
| Dec 20, 2025 | STEERING | Power steering went out and Esc warning came on the dash . This has happened multiple times mostly w... |
| Dec 10, 2025 | STEERING | Power steering has failed. There are numerous complaints for these model and year cars. There has al... |
| Dec 2, 2025 | STEERING | The power steering fails and SERVICE ESC is displayed on the dash. This has been happening intermitt... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | STEERING | power steering will shut off when moving at slow speeds or when stopped with car running such as at ... |
| Nov 6, 2025 | STEERING | The power steering went out while driving and is available for inspection right now. The car has 145... |
| Aug 18, 2025 | STEERING | 2009 chevy malibu i lost of Electric Power Steering it happened to me twice both when i was driving ... |
| Aug 18, 2025 | STEERING | My 2009 chevy malibu is 40k miles only! The Electronic Power Steering failed almost causing me into ... |
| Jun 16, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The power steering keeps going in and out and the vehicle only has 85,000 miles on it. I also keep h... |
| Apr 24, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Experiencing power steering issues, Power steering goes off randomly and airbag light has come on an... |
| Mar 7, 2025 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving the car, the power steering suddenly goes out and a message displays saying something ... |
| Feb 18, 2025 | STEERING | The steering recently failed in my 2009 Chevrolet Malibu (VIN # [XXX] ) and I feel that my car shoul... |
| Feb 8, 2025 | STEERING | The power steering in my 2009 Chevy Malibu went out on . The car is available for inspection upon re... |