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Recall Gap Audit: 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Total 2009 NHTSA Owner Complaints Analyzed: 1509 • Adjacent-Year Recall Gaps Detected: 4

Active Recalls Covering Year
6
Statutory Remedy (49 U.S.C. Section 30120)
Adjacent Recall Gaps
4
Excluded Model-Year Gaps
ODI Complaints Analyzed
1509
Public NHTSA Defect Reports
Estimated Retail Exposure
$1,800–$4,200
Avg. Dealer Parts & Labor
Official NHTSA Government Verification Links & Methodology ▼
NHTSA safety record analysis: The 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU has 6 open official recalls and 4 adjacent-year recall exclusions (2007–2011). Owners facing unrecalled defects can file an official NHTSA complaint and utilize compiled public records to request discretionary customer goodwill assistance from authorized dealerships.
Verify on Official U.S. Government Website:

Note: NHTSA.gov's web portal indexes certain trucks (such as RAM 1500 or F-150) under specific cab sub-trims (e.g. Crew Cab, Quad Cab). If the Vehicle Model Specs link displays a government portal error, use the Google Verified Search or Official Recalls Lookup above with your 17-digit VIN. You can also click any Official Campaign Link below for guaranteed direct access to the federal filing.

Open Recalls Currently Covering 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU (6)

Adjacent-Year Recall Exclusions (2007–2011 Cross-Reference)

HIGH SEVERITY GAP

EXTERIOR LIGHTING — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 09E012000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2007
Excluded Year: 2009
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: HIGH: 90% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 0
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 55
NHTSA Campaign: 09E012000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

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5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2007–2011)

Shared Component Platform: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
RECALLED (Campaign #09E012000)
2007
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
UNAFFECTED
2008
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2009
Unrecalled Model Year
55 Complaints • 0 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2010
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2011
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 09E012000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2009 Owner Complaints: 55 Crashes Reported: 0 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (09E012000): SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Safety Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2007: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (55) ▼

Sample 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Complaints (EXTERIOR LIGHTING)

ODI #10246058 • Incident Date: 10/19/2008
ALTHOUGH THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN ACCIDENT YET, DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE CARS HEADLIGHTS, AND TAIL LIGHTS, (AND THE REMOVAL OF THE SIDE REPEATER LAMP FOR TURN SIGNAL INDICATION ON THE 2009 MODEL YEAR MALIBU), THERE IS NO VISIBLE TURN INDICATOR FOR OTHER DRIVERS TO SEE INDICATION OF A SIGNAL FROM THE CAR UNLESS OTHER DRIVERS ARE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF, OR BEHIND THE CAR. FOR EXAMPLE, IF A DRIVER IS SITTING AT A 4 WAY STOP, OR LIKEWISE, BECAUSE THE TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT WRAP AROUND THE FRONT OR BACK OF THE CAR, DRIVERS TO THE LEFT, AND RIGHT OF THE CAR, CANNOT SEE THE TURN SIGNAL, WHICH POSES A SAFETY HAZARD. ON THE 2008 MALIBU, THERE WAS A SIDE MARKER REPEATER LAMP ON THE FRONT QUARTER PANEL, AND IT WAS REMOVED FROM THE 2009 MY. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A LARGE SAFETY CONCERN, AND THEY SHOULD BE PUT BACK ONTO THE CARS, OR A REDESIGN OF THE HEADLAMP ASSY. *TR
ODI #10290320 • Incident Date: 10/28/2009
I NOTICED LATELY ON GM VEHICLES, THAT THE BACK UP LAMPS ARE COMING ON ALTHOUGH NOBODY IS IN THE VEHICLE. RECENTLY I WAS TRYING TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. IT WAS DARK AND COULD NOT SEE, THAT NOBODY WAS IN THE VEHICLE. AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES I REALIZED, THAT THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS JUST WALKING UP TO THE VEHICLE. WHILE THE WHOLE TIME I COULD HAVE BACKED OUT SAFELY. I WAS VERY IRRITATED ABOUT THIS AND THINK THIS WILL CAUSE PEOPLE TO START IGNORING THE BACK UP LIGHTS ON VEHICLES. DOWN THE ROAD THIS WILL LEAD TO ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES IN PARKING LOTS. *TR
ODI #10416397 • Incident Date: 07/27/2011
REAR BRAKE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY TURN ON. THERE DOESN'T APPEAR TO BE A REASON AS TO WHEN OR WHY IT TURNS ON. DEALERSHIP SHRUGS THEIR SHOULDERS AS THEY 'FIX' THE CAR 'HOPING THAT WHAT THEY DO FIXES THE PROBLEM'. DRIVER DOESN'T KNOW THAT REAR BRAKES ARE ON UNLESS DRIVING AT NIGHT OR ATTEMPTING TO USE CRUISE CONTROL. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
ODI #10455601 • Incident Date: 03/01/2012
SINCE THE 1ST OF MARCH THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN BURNING OUT. I HAVE BEEN REPLACING THE HEADLIGHTS WITH REGULAR OEM REPLACEMENTS. I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE PLUGS ARE MELTING ON THE HEADLIGHTS. THIS IS A GREAT SAFETY CONCERN IN MY OPINION. I CAN UNDERSTAND NORMAL LIFE OF THE BULB, BUT TO HAVE 4 SETS OF LIGHTS GO OUT IN JUST OVER A MONTH IS AN ISSUE. I THINK THIS MAY BE HAPPENING DUE TO NO VENTILATION BEHIND THE HEADLIGHT CAUSING EXCESSIVE HEAT THEREFORE CAUSING A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT DURING NIGHT DRIVING. PLEASE CONSIDER LOOKING INTO THIS AS A POSSIBLE RECALL. *JS
ODI #10471701 • Incident Date: 06/21/2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS AND THE HAZARD LIGHTS WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE HAZARD SWITCH UNIT AND THE RELAY HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED AFTER THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE MECHANIC WHERE THE TURN SIGNAL UNIT AND IGNITION WERE REPLACED BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL FOR THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING BUT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
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  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 09E012000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
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FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 09E012000 and 55 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for EXTERIOR LIGHTING? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.
HIGH SEVERITY GAP

AIR BAGS — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 19V019000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2010, 2011
Excluded Year: 2009
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: HIGH: 90% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 13
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 30
NHTSA Campaign: 19V019000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

Generate Goodwill Reference Packet ↓
5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2007–2011)

Shared Component Platform: AIR BAGS
UNAFFECTED
2007
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2008
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2009
Unrecalled Model Year
30 Complaints • 13 Crashes
RECALLED (Campaign #19V019000)
2010
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
RECALLED (Campaign #19V019000)
2011
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 19V019000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2009 Owner Complaints: 30 Crashes Reported: 13 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 19V019000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (19V019000): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, the air bag inflator may explode due to being overpressurized.

Safety Consequence: If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2010, 2011: GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N182206630.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (30) ▼

Sample 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Complaints (AIR BAGS)

ODI #10269620 • Incident Date: 04/24/2009 [CRASH]
I WAS SB ON SHIRLEY AVENUE IN SIOUX FALLS, SD. I WAS MAKING A LEFT ON A GREEN LIGHT WHEN A LADY TRAVELING EB RAN A RED LIGHT AND HIT ME ON THE RIGHT FRONT OF MY VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. I WAS INJURED. MY VEHICLE IS A 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
ODI #10334405 • Incident Date: 04/12/2010 [CRASH]
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 15 MPH, A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AT THE SCENE. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL AS A PRECAUTION BUT DID NOT SUFFER FROM ANY INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL TOWING COMPANY LOT AND HAD NOT BEEN FURTHER EXAMINED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE AIR BAG FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 9,000. UPDATED 08/03/10. *LJ UPDATED 08/06/10*JB
ODI #10343577 • Incident Date: 07/01/2010 [CRASH]
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, SHE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AFTER THE OTHER VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MODERATE FRONT END DAMAGE. BOTH DRIVERS SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES BUT WERE NOT TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. BOTH DRIVERS WERE WEARING A SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING AN ASSESSMENT OF THE DAMAGES BY HER INSURANCE COMPANY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 45,000.
ODI #10452169 • Incident Date: 03/15/2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE ON-STAR SYSTEM PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC WHICH LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE FRONT BUMPER SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
ODI #10474440 • Incident Date: 08/31/2012 [CRASH]
I WAS HIT BY A TRUCK THAT STRUCK THE DRIVER FRONT END AND SIDE PANEL. I WAS MOVING ABOUT 1-15 MPH (?)DRIVER WAS TEXTING AND TALING ON BLUETOOTH DID NOT SEE US, CITED FOR FAILING TO STOP. OTHER DRIVER WAS DRIVING FASTER THAN 15 MPH MAKING A LEFT TURN. SHE NEVER PUT ON BRAKES. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. ONSTAR NEVER CALLED LIKE IN THE COMMERCIALS ON T.V. ALL PASSENGERS HURT ENOUGH TO HAVE TO SEE A CHIROPRACTOR 10XS FOR BACK, NECK, KNEES, HEADACHE - ALL OVER BODY PAIN. AWFUL X-RAYS... CHIROPRACTOR STATED I'D BEEN LESS HURT IF BAGS HAD DEPLOYED. I THE DRIVER HAVE TO SEE A MD TOMMORROW CAN'T STAND BACK PAIN . CALLED GM WAS TOLD IT MAY TAKE 120 DAYS TO CHECK CAR BUT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR MY RENTAL DURING THE PROCESS. GM CAN EASILY SAY NOTHINGS WRONG TO ME AND NOT PAY FOR RENTAL. GM REP SAID IF I REFUSE THE TERMS THEN CASE WILL BE CLOSED. CATCH -22. I FEEL THIS IS UNFAIR GM SHOULD PUT SAFETY FIRST AND OFFER LOANER CAR. TEXAS HAS HAD A HUGE PROBLEM WITH FATALITIES DUE TO DRUNKS, TEXTING OR CARELESS DRIVERS FROM SMALL CARS TO 18 WHEELERS. LOVE THE MALIBU BUT I'M EXTREMELY AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR. SADLY, I'M HOPING ITS TOTALLED. WHY IS GM TREATING CONSUMERS LIKE THIS. BROUGHT CAR DURING REBATE OUT OF LOYALTY TO HELP AMERICAN COMPANY/JOBS STAY AFLOAT. THANKS A LOT GM. I JUST WANT CAR FIXED OR ANOFFER TO BUY ANOTHER CAR - I WAS PLANNING TO BUY A CHEVY SUV PRIOR TO THIS ACCIDENT. MY MALIBU ALSO OFTEN HAS A STRANGE SOUR SMELL EMITTING FROM AIR CONDITIONER THAT GOES AWAY AFTER THE WINDOWS ARE LEFT DOWN FOR A FEW MINUTES - I JUST NEVER HAD TIME TO TAKE IT IN FOR THAT. I ALWAYS KEPT CAR IN GOOD MAINTENANCE AS SCHEDULED. SKIPPED ON FORDS NOW I'M ADDING CHEVY TO MY " DON'T BUY" LIST AND WILL SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT MY EXPERIENCE UNLESS THEY COME THROUGH WITH A BETTER WAY TO HANDLE SERIOUS PROBLEMS. NOW I KNOW HOW THAT TOYOTA DRIVER FELT. THANKS. *TR
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  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 19V019000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
Already purchased this dossier? Restore your access with your email →
FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 19V019000 and 30 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for AIR BAGS? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.
HIGH SEVERITY GAP

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 11E009000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2007
Excluded Year: 2009
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: HIGH: 90% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 0
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 3
NHTSA Campaign: 11E009000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

Generate Goodwill Reference Packet ↓
5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2007–2011)

Shared Component Platform: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
RECALLED (Campaign #11E009000)
2007
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
UNAFFECTED
2008
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2009
Unrecalled Model Year
3 Complaints • 0 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2010
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2011
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 11E009000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2009 Owner Complaints: 3 Crashes Reported: 0 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 11E009000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (11E009000): TI AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS, PART NUMBERS TU456 AND TU303, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AS AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MAY SEIZE, STOPPING THE FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE CREATING A STALLING CONDITION.

Safety Consequence: A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE IN USE.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2007: TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP WITH A NEW OR REWORKED FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TI AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-866-867-3759 OR LOG ON TO WWW.RECALLRESPONSE.COM.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (3) ▼

Sample 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Complaints (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE)

ODI #10546409 • Incident Date: 09/27/2013
I BEGAN TO SMELL GAS AROUND MY CAR ONE DAY, NOTICED THE NEXT DAY THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER MY VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE FOR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK WE FOUND THAT THERE IS A PLASTIC ADAPTER THAT PLUGS A FUEL LINE INTO THE FUEL PUMP THAT IS CRACKED AND BUBBLING GAS. *TR
ODI #10547841 • Incident Date: 10/14/2013
I HAVE A GAS LEAK COMING FROM THE TOP OF MY GAS TANK. I NOTICED GM HAS HAD RECALLS FOR THIS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES BUT NOT FOR MY SPECIFIC VEHICLE(09 CHEVY MALIBU). I HAVE READ ONLINE AND SEVERAL OTHER 09 CHEVY MALIBU OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I CALLED THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE IS NO RECALL AND CANNOT HELP ME. *TR
ODI #10609838 • Incident Date: 07/01/2014
WOKE ONE MORNING AND NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF GAS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO NOTICED THAT GAS IN THE TANK WAS AT A MUCH LOWER LEVEL THAN WHEN THE CAR WAS LAST OPERATED. I BELIEVED THAT GAS WAS LEAKING INTO THE TRUNK SO I TOOK THE CAR TO LOCAL SERVICE CENTER AT NISSAN BECAUSE THAT IS WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. NISSAN SAID THAT FUEL PUMP IS CRACKED AND EMITTING GASOLINE VAPORS. TOOK VEHICLE TO THREE WAY CHEVROLET BECAUSE THEY ARE THE MANUFACTURER OF THE VEHICLE. I BELIEVED THAT THEY MAY HAVE MORE INFORMATION POSSIBLY CONCERNING A RECALL. ALEXANDER IRIZARRY (A SERVICE ADVISER) SAID THAT FUEL PUMPS FAIL ALL THE TIME AND HE DOESN'T KNOW WHY IT CRACKED. HE ALSO CLAIMED THAT WHEN PARTS FAIL IT IS NORMAL TO PUT THE DRIVER IN DANGER SUCH AS IF BRAKES GO OUT OR A TIRE BLOWS FROM POOR MAINTENANCE. ASKED FOR $1200 TO REPLACE THE PART. I AM CONCERNED THAT IF HE REPLACES IT WITH ANOTHER DEFECTIVE PART THAT LATER ON THE PUMP WILL FAIL AND EMIT GAS VAPORS LEADING TO A FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION. THREE WAY RELEASED THE CAR TO ME WITH NO WARNING OF NOT TO DRIVE IT. VEHICLE OPERATES FINE WITH NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. *TR
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Unlock the Complete 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall Gap Escalation War Room (11E009000)

Don't walk into the dealership service bay unprepared. Upgrade to unlock our complete, vehicle-specific negotiation & reimbursement toolkit:

  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 11E009000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
Already purchased this dossier? Restore your access with your email →
FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 11E009000 and 3 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.
LOW SEVERITY GAP

SEAT BELTS — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 15V269000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2011
Excluded Year: 2009
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: LOW: 30% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 0
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 1
NHTSA Campaign: 15V269000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

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5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2007–2011)

Shared Component Platform: SEAT BELTS
UNAFFECTED
2007
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2008
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2009
Unrecalled Model Year
1 Complaints • 0 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2010
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
RECALLED (Campaign #15V269000)
2011
Active NHTSA Campaign
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Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 15V269000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2009 Owner Complaints: 1 Crashes Reported: 0 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 15V269000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (15V269000): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured April 8, 2010, to October 11, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat and the front passenger seat may be bent from being sat on while entering the vehicle. This repeated bending may result in the cable breaking.

Safety Consequence: If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2011: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the outboard lap anchor mounting bracket and inspect the flexible steel cable, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15031.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (1) ▼

Sample 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Complaints (SEAT BELTS)

ODI #10748346 • Incident Date: 08/12/2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU. AFTER STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT, A POPPING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AND THE SEAT BELT SUDDENLY BECAME LOOSE AND WOULD NOT SECURE THE DRIVER. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
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FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 15V269000 and 1 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for SEAT BELTS? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.