Nine problems related to car will not start have been reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2009 Malibu.
Car will not start and it gives message of service traction, service esc. I see that other 2009 maliibu have been recalled for the same reasons. Why not mine? I have been researching and I think it may be the wiring. The recall #14v252000 covers this.
The vehicle continuously locks itself and the power lock buttons do not work to open the doors, you have to physically turn the car on and put it in gear then back in park to get the locks to disengage. There are times that the brake/head lights do not work or they turn on by themselves when the car is not running. Earlier today 04-09-17 the vehicle would not start at first, after a few tries the engine turned over but while driving it in town it completely died. The vehicle restarted but could have caused an accident.
Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that when the ignition key was turned to the start position, the vehicle failed to start without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Ss.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. While attempting to restart the engine, the security sensor light illuminated and the engine would not restart. The light dimmed after 5-10 minutes and the vehicle could not be restarted. The contact indicated that the failure was intermittent. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 167,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and was coasted to the side of the road. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. In addition, the vehicle failed to start until after awaiting a few moments and then turning the ignition key into the accessory position. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000. Js.
Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but was diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000. Djr.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the doors would sporadically become locked and unlocked independently. Additionally, the contact noticed a burning odor inside the vehicle and the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to dealer for inspection and the contact was awaiting diagnosis of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 90,000. The current mileage was 100,000.
Car will not start, door locks lock and unlock w/out prompts, light flash on and off, radio goes on and off, & interior lights dim. These symptoms occurred twice before . . . Once in the fall and once about 7 days ago. Previously (summer 20101) the power windows would not function - dealer stated it was a pinched wire. I also noticed a few weeks back the instruments could not be read during the day w/out turning on the headlights.
Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the emergency steering control warning light illuminated and the steering wheel became hard to turn. Also, the vehicle failed to start properly on multiple occasions. The contact mentioned that in order for the vehicle to start properly, the battery had to be disconnected until the vehicle reset. In addition, the doors failed to lock. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The mechanic stated that there were multiple electrical malfunctions and needed to be replaced. The contact was uncertain what components were replaced. However, the failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in recall NHTSA campaign number 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The approximate failure mileage was 81,000. Pam.