2009 Chevrolet Malibu traction control system problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the traction control system on the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, it lost power steering functionality. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle, and the power steering functionality returned. The failure reoccurred every mile while…”
filed Feb 10, 2026
“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the steering wheel started to vibrate. The contact stated that the power steering assist and traction control warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who…”
filed Mar 8, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Traction Control System problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Malibu | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 Malibu | 10 | 1% |
| 2011 Malibu | 15 | 2% |
| 2010 Malibu | 23 | 2% |
| 2008 Malibu | 8 | 1% |
| 2007 Malibu | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 Malibu | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 Malibu | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 Malibu | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.