general problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu

I brought car told dealer of air bag light on to service and tire monitor light I had my steering lock and esc light on dealership did nothing to comply to safety of this called don't return calls.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to turn the steering wheel to the left or the right, the steering wheel seized and failed to operate as needed. The contact aggressively maneuvered the steering wheel to regain normal functionality. The air bag warning light was also illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 184,553.

Bad oss says it doesnt detect occupants in front seat.

As I drive on highway and go a certain speed it slows down and engine power reduced and service traction pops up on my dashboard if cut it off it will not crank back up until I let the car cool down.

Well it all started at one, I fixed the electrical myself after inspecting 6 months worth of it sitting , finally found electrical problems that I got it running afterwords 2 fuel pumps later knowing pumps werent the issue then, now I almost have it paid off, its really began to just be a peice of junk after deerly taking care of it when I bought the car I loved it, now I fround on it, no steering,comes and goes, like I know how to put a steering asst. In. . . I pulled one from the j yard, its in the backseat now, airbags indicator saying it needs servicing, tires I bought brand new last summer, they are baby butt smooth now, the car cant even squeel thye tires so whatever on that, 5 days ago I threw a new alternator in it, similar to every altornator when they go it was normal. . . No problem, now im pooped out, I want the problems fixed so when its paid off in April I can sell it legally without anyone getting hurt, also the value is poor, not even close to what you value it as on hear. Shit if I didnt spend more on costs on parts, repair, labor (thankfully I know wyf im doing when I work on a gm) it would be moe than the car loan I took out on the junk on October 19th 2019. I think somebody is responsible in repairing these issues as I knew nothing about the problems gm had when buyinh this vehical.

The passenger airbag won't activate when someone is setting in it stationary and moving.

I was driving and the steering wheel was really hard to steer.

Got into an accident, hit a car in the rear. . The bags went off, but didn't deploy the bags. . . The smell was there, of some kind of gun powder smell. . . But no airbags. . .

The vehicle was taken in for multiple "recall fixes", for electrical and lighting issues. The registry shows that all recalls were fixed (purely cosmetic work) with regards to the vehicles lights being replaced (received fix it tickets by the authorities). But my car didn't burn out lights, she melted them, while I was deployed, her electrical system fried the security system and the car's computer (brain). Repairs were made in 2014 when I returned from overseas, and she was fine for a couple of months. Then started malfunctioning again in 2015 and 2016. I was charged for repairs and replacements from chevy dealerships and they fixed the minor issues. Now in 2019 the electrical system is shorting out again stating that the engine is working at decreased power and my car is draining her own battery and locking up. I bought her used back in 2009, and every couple of months or years there is an electronics malfunction and I've had such horrible luck finding a trustworthy dealership to take her to for repairs, I don't know what to do. She still continues to have electronic system malfunctions where she'll burn out or melt a component in the vehicle. She just started malfunctioning again and when I inspected the battery, she had melted the plastic housing unit.

Takata recall passenger air bag is sunken in to the dashboard.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. While the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, the driver's side front and rear side curtain air bags independently deployed. The failure occurred without warning or an impact occurring. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to crews Chevrolet (located at 8199 rivers Ave, north charleston, SC 29406, (843) 535-5266) to be diagnosed and the dealer kept the vehicle for approximately seven weeks. The contact stated that the manufacturer authorized a replacement of the air bags. An investigator from the manufacturer was sent to inspect the vehicle. The contact was not provided information as to what caused the failure. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,643.

Traveling east turning left going 17 mph, struck by a van going the speed limit which is 50 head on, driver airbag deployed, passenger airbag did not. Passenger is 5�4� and 120 lbs.

Passenger air bag service light comes on. Passenger air bag is off when this is noted by the vehicle's service light comes on.

I was on my way to work south bound on 1 st avenue when another vehicle turn from on coming traffic to cross in front of me to head west bound when we impacted my seat belt did not restrain me at all my head hit the drivers door window very hard and deflected off and continued to the hit the front window then airbag then deployed after to throw be back into my seat after.

I was driving on I-95 in north dakota. Straight road, no vehicles near me, no bumps and my passenger curtain airbag exploded. I was going about 80 mph.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 40 mph, the passenger air bag deployed without warning or impact. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (power Chevrolet arrowhead, 9055 w bell rd, peoria, az 85382). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The driver sustained injuries to the chest, which required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and opened case number: 5911664. The contact spoke with renita jackson at 866-446-6963 (claim number: 866407). The failure mileage was 62,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 40 mph, the driver's seat air bag deployed without warning. The contact sustained an arm injury, which required medical attention. The dealer stated that the repair was not covered under warranty. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 2 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the air bags deployed inadvertently. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact sustained injuries to the left shoulder and laceration of the arm and left side which required medical attention due to the air bag deployment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 159,000.

First issue happened with the driver low beam not working then work again a few days later. The problem keeps going on from passenger and driver low beams. I've noticed the connectors were melted and changed them and they would both work for a few weeks then one would go out again. Second issue is the passenger airbag doesn't turn on when passengers are in the vehicle. It works sometimes but not everytime. Third issue is the passenger side door locks. The door locks work sometimes and again not everytime like they should. There's a lot of people reporting these same issues but nothing gets done unless it's out of our pockets.

The vehicle is experiencing intermittent problems with the passenger position sensing system which cause the passenger air bag system to become disabled, notwithstanding a passenger being seated in the affected passenger seat.

I was hit by a truck that struck the driver front end and side panel. I was moving about 1-15 mph (?)driver was texting and taling on bluetooth did not see us, cited for failing to stop. Other driver was driving faster than 15 mph making a left turn. She never put on brakes. None of the air bags deployed. Onstar never called like in the commercials on t. V. All passengers hurt enough to have to see a chiropractor 10xs for back, neck, knees, headache - all over body pain. Awful x-rays. . . Chiropractor stated I'd been less hurt if bags had deployed. I the driver have to see a MD tommorrow can't stand back pain . Called gm was told it may take 120 days to check car but I would have to pay for my rental during the process. Gm can easily say nothings wrong to me and not pay for rental. Gm rep said if I refuse the terms then case will be closed. Catch -22. I feel this is unfair gm should put safety first and offer loaner car. Texas has had a huge problem with fatalities due to drunks, texting or careless drivers from small cars to 18 wheelers. Love the Malibu but I'm extremely afraid to drive this car. Sadly, I'm hoping its totalled. Why is gm treating consumers like this. Brought car during rebate out of loyalty to help american company/jobs stay afloat. Thanks a lot gm. I just want car fixed or anoffer to buy another car - I was planning to buy a chevy SUV prior to this accident. My Malibu also often has a strange sour smell emitting from air conditioner that goes away after the windows are left down for a few minutes - I just never had time to take it in for that. I always kept car in good maintenance as scheduled. Skipped on fords now I'm adding chevy to my " don't buy" list and will spread the word about my experience unless they come through with a better way to handle serious problems. Now I know how that Toyota driver felt. Thanks.

I was hit very hard on driver front and side panel. Other driver in truck failed to yield (texting and talking on bluetooth) was making a left turn and ran into our car I was moving about 10-15 mph no onstar call and none of the bags deployed. 3 people hurt and still sore must see doctor for >12 treatments to realign and stop soreness. My x-rays of my back look awful. We all have vertebrae damage in our necks injured neck, shoulders, arms/wrist, headaches, back, ribs, knees, numbness in feet. Hurts very much. M. D. Stated I would have been less hurt if bag(s) had deployed. Called gm out of concern. They called me for info. Last call, Friday gm rep (faith) read statement " it may take up to 120 days to investigate and during that time I'm responsible for paying for a car rental, if gm finds problem, they will pay for the rental and/of other awards. " I was in bed sore during this call and I've been experiencing impaired thinking since this accident. After I hung up I was very angry about this. Gm can and probably will say "nothings wrong" and I'm stuck with huge rental bill and possibly a defective car. I called back and left msg w/faith and her boss on answering service. I ask "what if I don't agree to these terms?" faith said the file would be closed. Gm, this is serious, you can't offer a loaner car? the average small car rental is around $27. 00 a day. I feel like this is a catch-22 situation. I had been planning since last year to buy the chevy equinox - forget that. Brought car during the government rebate to trade old car in when gm. Now I'm stuck with a car I'm afraid to drive. I live in a city where drunk driving fatalities occur daily with texting and other careless drivers. Car also emits a strong sour smell when started but goes away after the windows are down some minutes. I loved this car but, sadly I hope its totaled - seriously.

The airbags deployed due to aggressive braking. . .

On September 14, 2008 at approximately 12:30 am, the car I was driving suddenly went into a skid after which I aggressively deployed the brakes when the airbags deployed leaving me unconscious and not in control of the car. The car then hit the barrier and then a parked disabled car at a high speed. I was injured and the driver of the parked car was fatally killed. I went to prison for five years because no one would believe my story.

Airbags deployed when I hit the brakes in 2008.