Table 1 shows 18 common power train related problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (83 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (eight problems).
The car suddenly turns off while driving shutting down the power steering making it difficult or impossible to maneuver. It is a death trap. This happened 3 times today may 5, 2023 losing power while driving is a major safety issue that is putting innocent people's lives at risk. Read details...
2009 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to transmission and suspension failures. Read details...
Bought vehicle new 01/09, 3 mon. Later received letter from gm citing recall for transmission shift cable, took vehicle to dealer and they replaced. Recall id # 78844 - power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift no problems with vehicle until 12/12 driving on interstate at Read details...