Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2009 Chevrolet Malibu has 250 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
250
Complaints
1
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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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-...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. It was discovered that there was a mileage... |
| Nov 9, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | Had a recall repaired yet it still randomly my brake lamps still don’t function correctly |
| Oct 24, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | While driving at night with the lights on, the rear taillights are bright all the time. when you pr... |
| Jul 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the br... |
| Jan 4, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving and depressing the b... |
| Oct 23, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Per GM July2014 recall 13036 This issue with the BCM has caused my rear window break lights to funct... |
| Sep 19, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | My car is having issues driving over 60miles per hr, I have to keep pressing the gas to get the car ... |
| Jun 12, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The fuse box is faulty. It’s not giving power to the starter when the car heats or if it is hot outs... |
| Jun 8, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,WHEELS | Having problems with my rear stop lights, traction control/ indicator light, ECS/ indicator light. W... |
| Jan 13, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while exiting a parking lot, the contac... |
| Aug 17, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | There is a recall that was preformed on my vehicle before I bought it for brake light issues NHTSA C... |
| May 15, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Just bought the car and it started acting funny. The windshield wipers haven't worked almost the who... |
| Mar 21, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,ENGINE | Service traction light/ service esc / esc off has come three times replace what was told to be to pr... |
| Mar 12, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The power steering light comes in every time car is turned on and I don’t want to be driving like th... |
| Jan 5, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Power steering will stop working while driving. EPS Light will start blinking. Once you shut off car... |
| Aug 23, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Occassionally and unpredictably, the service ESC, power steering, traction control and anti theft li... |
| Aug 1, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated after he had the vehicle serviced for m... |
| May 22, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | Electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehic... |
| Feb 17, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My car keep showing the engine reduced light and esc service light I have paid to get a new computer... |
| Jan 18, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I HAVE HAD RECURRING AND CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS I... |