Latches & Locks complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2009 Chevrolet Malibu has 16 NHTSA latches & locks complaints and 0 latches & locks-related recalls.
16
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2018 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHETHER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON OR OFF, ALL THE DOOR... |
| Aug 1, 2016 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE DOOR LATCHES WERE DEFE... |
| Aug 4, 2015 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS ACTUATOR PROBLEMS. *SMD T... |
| Aug 3, 2015 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR ... |
| Jan 12, 2015 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | DOOR LOCKS AND UNLOCKS WHILE DRIVING AS WELL AS WHEN NO KEY IN IGNITION.....CONTINUOUSLY!!!!! :I CA... |
| May 10, 2014 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THREE OF THE DOOR LOCKS FAILE... |
| May 1, 2014 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | LIVING IN ARIZONA, WHEN THE WEATHER IS HOTTER THAN 90 F, THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS DO NOT UNLOCK AND H... |
| Apr 10, 2014 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR FAILED... |
| Apr 3, 2014 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | BOTH REAR DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. SHOULD BE A RECALL, KNOW OTHERS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR |
| Jun 3, 2013 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | IN THESE CHEVROLET MALIBUS, WHEN THE CAR IS PUT INTO DRIVE THE DOORS LOCK AUTOMATICALLY, WHEN PLACED... |
| Sep 7, 2012 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | I HAVE A CHEVY MALIBU 2009 LAST YEAR ONE BACK PASSENGER DOOR STARTED NOT LOCKING OR UNLOCKING, LATER... |
| Jun 13, 2012 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS FAILED TO UNLOCK DUR... |
| Apr 7, 2012 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR PASSENGER AND REAR DRIVERS... |
| Feb 16, 2012 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | THE LOCK ACTUATOR IS BROKEN ON ONE DOOR. *TR |
| Oct 13, 2010 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | FIRST BRAND NEW CAR I EVER PURCHASED FOR MYSELF- A BEAUTIFUL 2009 MALIBU. WITHIN LESS THAN 2 YEARS O... |
| Sep 9, 2009 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | MY NEW 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU DOES NOT PROVIDE FOR DISABLING THE AUTO DOOR LOCKING FEATURE. HAVING W... |