2010 Chevrolet Malibu latches & locks problems
17 complaints about latches & locks have been filed for the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu, which is <1% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 1% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When latches & locks problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 latches & locks complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the latches & locks complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the key fob failed to unlock the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the solder joint needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 39,300. Updated 05/23/13 updated 05/29/2013
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the driver door failed to latch and open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 44,000. Updated 08/12/14
Other problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu
- Steering 455 complaints
- Electrical system 295 complaints
- Stability control 227 complaints
- Brakes 200 complaints
- Lighting 196 complaints
- Air bags 146 complaints
- Engine 125 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 121 complaints