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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G1ZK57B19F159246 · Checked Sep 24, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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1G1ZK57B19F•••••• 2009 Chevrolet MALIBU

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5on this build
1396on the model
177builds in total
Most reported Steering 4 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1 Power Train 1 Electrical System 1

What owners of this build wrote

Fuel/propulsion System Oct 2018
Strong smell of gas. Then I started leaking gas from underneath read a report of the same problem with same car
Steering Oct 2018
The car steering will randomly pull back and forth making it difficult to drive or maintain control. This happens both stationary and while in motion on every trip I make. The power steering also has cut out completely on one occasion while in motion making it extremely…
Steering Jan 2018
Takata recall I was at a stop sign at a very busy intersection. When I pulled out my power steering went out. I had no way in turning the vehicle. I had to reverse the vehicle and put it in park then turn off the vehicle. When turning back on vehicle was fine. Drove a mile to…
Steering Mar 2015
I went to start my car and the service ESC light flashed along with the power steering light. I turned the ignition off and back on again. This seemed to solve the problem temporarily. As a few days went by, the problem was more frequent. Currently, the vehicle will start with…
Steering Oct 2013
Power steering is not working properly. No assist or little assist

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1ZK57B19F159246 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.