2009 Chevrolet Malibu Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,510 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 0% of the 1,510 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“As I'm driving down the road my vehicle will engage the brake without warning while I'm in a curve or turning and it's extremely dangerous. I had a 18 wheeler behind me and my car came to an abrupt stop without warning as I was getting onto the interstate”
NHTSA complaint #11514340, filed 2023-03“When I am going down the road the vehicle comes to a complete stop in a curve sometimes and it's dangerous. Only the bright lights work on the vehicle. The esc activates and turns off a lot when you least expect it”
NHTSA complaint #11512096, filed 2023-03Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 | 3 | 4% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
769 complaintsElectrical system
368 complaintsElectronic stability control
255 complaintsExterior lighting
172 complaintsBrakes
153 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
121 complaintsOther or unknown
75 complaintsVehicle speed control
73 complaintsAir bags
62 complaintsEngine
61 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
56 complaintsFuel system
34 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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