Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2009 Chevrolet Malibu has 11 NHTSA visibility complaints and 1 visibility-related recall.
11
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2023 | VISIBILITY | Sunroof glass seperated from frame And broke |
| Apr 16, 2017 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ... |
| Jul 12, 2014 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | OBSERVED THAT BOTTOM HALF OF HEATED DRIVER SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR HAD BECOME SCORCHED - LIMITING VISI... |
| Sep 1, 2012 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | THE BALL AND SOCKET JOINT THAT CONNECTS THE MODULE WIPER SYSTEM TO THE WIPER MOTOR HAS FAILED TWICE.... |
| Jan 7, 2011 | VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RECENTLY EXPERIENC... |
| Nov 11, 2010 | VISIBILITY | LAST WINTER I HAD TO REPAIR THE HEATER, SWITCHING FROM HOT TO COLD, CAUSING WINDOWS TO FOG UP AND IC... |
| Mar 10, 2010 | VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE VI... |
| Dec 12, 2009 | VISIBILITY | I WAS WARMING THE CAR UP IN THE MORNING, 32 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND A LAYER OF ICE ON EVERYTHING. THE... |
| Nov 11, 2009 | VISIBILITY | I BOUGHT A 2009 MALIBU FROM CHEVY THE PROBLEM I HAVE IS WHEN YOU DRIVE THE CAR WITH THE REAR WINDOW... |
| Jul 1, 2009 | VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE WASHING THE EXTERIOR OF ... |
| Nov 9, 2008 | VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING, THE GLARE FROM THE DASH DISPLAYED ONTO... |