2009 CHEVY MALIBU RECALLS - Cars & Trucks

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Probably the same as Impala?

https://www.justanswer.com/chevy/7fo9e-chevrolet-impala-lt-need-torque-thermostat-housing.html

I just learned that there was revised torque specs for this engine. I missed that bulletin

current specs,
89 inch lbs or 7.4 ft lbs.

Best idea is tight and a little bit more.

https://www.google.com/search?q=2009+Chevy+Malibu+3.6.+Thermostat+housing+torque+spec

Service Manuals

https://www.google.com/search?q=2009+Chevy+Malibu+3.6.+%22service+manual%22

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34WJXJMNtfY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PErhl_mIwGA

https://www.cars.com/research/chevrolet-malibu-2013/recalls/

there is a recall on that chevy malibu go to motor trend.com and look at the recall list

Here are a few,, may be the ignition switch as well call your dealer 1998 Chevrolet Malibu Recalls ChevroletProblems com

Not easy to fix in most cases. Yes it should be covered under warranty.

Unfortunately your 2009 Chevy Malibu key fob does not have any self programming procedures. You have to have a professional program this key fob to your vehicle. I do have a couple money saving tips for you:

1) Purchase your Malibu key fob online at https://www.keylessentryremotefob.com/Chevrolet-Malibu-Remotes-and-Keys-s/3733.htm

2) Call a locksmith for programming. They are usually more affordable and they come to you.

Per automotive.com and autorecalls.us these are the recalls for the 2006 Chevy Malibu. No Power Steering system.

2006 Chevrolet MALIBU Recall Recall Date: 2011-02-28
Component Affected: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Potential Cars Affected: 4,887 2006 Chevrolet MALIBU Recall Recall Date: 2009-04-07
Component Affected: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Cars Affected: 16,270 2006 Chevrolet MALIBU Recall Recall Date: 2006-10-31
Component Affected: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Cars Affected: 794 2006 Chevrolet MALIBU Recall Recall Date: 2005-10-19
Component Affected: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Cars Affected: 2,351

There is no resivoir to add fliud....in 2004 chevy went to engine assisted power steering

call or go to your local chevy dealer and get along side a mechanic .they know the common probs and recalls on late models.malibu and impala have alot of factory recalls on them.go on line and
search engine malibu recalls (your year)and about 500 results will pertain to your car,not year necessarily,but same car.pay attn to model year changes.i.e. like 2001-2006. same body. Gino R