[sirdeeker]

Hello all,

Thank you for expressing your concerns, and we truly apologize for the frustration caused. If you would like us to reach out to your dealership for technical advice, we are happy to do so! You are welcome to send us a private message at any time and include your full contact information, VIN, mileage, and name of preferred dealership.

Jessica
Chevrolet Customer Care

Thank you Jessica, Given this is a common problem to the General Motors vehicles, does this mean the dealers you want us to take our vehicles to will do the repair for for free?

 

[Chevrolet Customer Svc]

Hi sirdeeker,

We treat each customer concerns on a case by case basis. We cannot guarantee any cost assistance but we are happy to look into your request. As Jessica stated, please send us a private message and include your full contact information, VIN, mileage, and name of preferred dealership anytime!


Jennifer T. (Assisting)
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

[jeffcarroll2010]

Had same problem. It started with both front door speakers cutting-out intermittently, then finally out completely. The confusing part is both going at the same time. Replaced both and all is now OK.

 

[Rtgo3]

My 2009 has same issues with speakers. Sometimes they all work, sometimes only front, sometimes back. The 2009 has wiring issues that Chevy just wants to avoid. Classic point is the BCM. This and only this is the reason for service esc, brake lights, and third brake light! Recall did nothing to fix it!

 

[DrivenDaily]

My 2009 has same issues with speakers. Sometimes they all work, sometimes only front, sometimes back. The 2009 has wiring issues that Chevy just wants to avoid. Classic point is the BCM. This and only this is the reason for service esc, brake lights, and third brake light! Recall did nothing to fix it!

I'd like to make you aware of some things we disapprove of around here.

One is that we don't condone or allow personal attacks, so I removed your offensive personal remark about Greenman.

The second is that you seem to be inflaming the issue with rhetoric, not facts. The front speakers are known to fail on more than their fair share of Gen7 models, so that is a reasonable conclusion to make, especially when you consider that you're trying to attack a post that was made 3 years ago. The BCM is not the only reason for the speakers to fail. Get your facts straight before you comment.

If you feel that the BCM is also a reason for the failure then so be it, but to insist that it's the only reason while demeaning a trusted member who also happens to be a Certified Technician is just not gonna fly here!

"Certified Tech" means this guy works on cars for a living, so I tend to trust his input way more than an unknown like you. You would do well to take a different tack if you're going to continue to post.

 

[Aebares]

I have a 2010 LT and as of yesterday, both front speakers (the ones in the door) are not working. I noticed when turned the key, I did not get the typical chimes. I then turned on the radio and only the two small front speakers and the two back speakers are working.

I searched for similar threads but did not find anything....feedback/thoughts appreciated.

I bought my Malibu brand new back in 2008. My speaker issue happened when it was damp out and then eventually the driver side front stopped working all together back in 2014. I bought two new speakers at Best Buy for about $110 that are better than the factory's. I didn't even want to attempt to put them in myself so I had Best Buy also do it for $100. Only catch was there is a special bracket they had to get for about another $20. Well worth it, my music sounds better and no more problems.

Not sure if you were looking for a "wiring" solution, but it seems there is something wrong with the speakers themselves

 

[malibuman4life]

Just replaced the drivers door speaker with one from GM. Was about 30.00 and all is good now.


Thanks
pat

 

[danabee]

I have a 2010 Malibu LT. I didn't notice the front door speakers were out until my bluetooth phone conversations went super low in volume, and sound like my friend was in a tin can.

Through deductions, i determined that my left door speaker was not functioning. When I investigated further, I found that the right door speaker was also out. However, I remembered that just a month earlier my entire volume level seemed lower than it was before.

The front left speaker will come in for a few minutes, then crap out.

Having worked with large sound systems for over 30 years, my first inclination was to believe that amplifier section was intermittently operational. However, it turns out to be the door speakers themselves. I only hope it hasn't damaged the amplifier.

I am looking for replacement speakers now. NOT A/C Delco speakers.

 

[jeffcarroll2010]

Same problem with my 2009. As odd as it may seem, both door speakers went bad at the same time, starting with intermittent cut-outs and graduating to complete loss. I replaced with much better quality Kicker speakers and everything is working again, including the chimes which output through the speakers. And the sound is so much better. Entire job took about an hour. When you purchase the new speakers, make sure to buy the adapter mounts or you will have to drill the mounting holes. Got my speakers and adapters at Best Buy.

 

[longman1987]

I have same problem.
these are my information


Indianapolis, IN


and closest chevy dealer to me is Andy mohr speedway chevrolet.


CMF Edit: Personal info removed.

 

[DrivenDaily]

I have same problem.
these are my information


Indianapolis, IN


and closest chevy dealer to me is Andy mohr speedway chevrolet.


CMF Edit: Personal info removed.

:surprise:

As you can see I removed your address and phone number. Please be a lot more careful about posting your personal information on a public site like this!

 

[Chevrolet Customer Svc]

I have same problem.
these are my information


Indianapolis, IN


and closest chevy dealer to me is Andy mohr speedway chevrolet.


CMF Edit: Personal info removed.

Hello longman1987,

We are sorry to hear your Malibu is experiencing a speaker concern in your front doors. Furthermore, we are happy to help arrange an appointment at Andy Mohr Speedway Chevrolet. If interested, please send us a private message with your VIN, mileage and full contact information. We look forward to your message!

Best,

Steph B
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

[danideb685]

I have a 2010 Malibu, both door speakers are out, been looking to figure out what the next step is. Would other members who have had the same issue suggest going through a dealership or a specialized auto/audio store. I am not technically inclined to do anything myself.

Thanks!

Long Island, NY

 

[malibuman4life]

If i was going to keep my car for a long time(looking to get rid of it in 2 years) I would replace them all with aftermarket speakers. But since my car is just a everyday driver(with a few little twists to make it unique i went with a original replacement(new). Its not hard to replace them danideb685 with some handtools and patience and a trip to youtube if you get in a bind, you can do the replacement and save a ton of cash.

thanks
pat

 

[Ann Tenna]

My front door speakers on my 2011 Malibu 1LT don't work either. Oh once in a while one will come on for a bit. then go off again. It sounds good when it does come on. I did pay more for the package with Bluetooth connectivity and the Phone and On Star sound awful with only the teeny tinny dashboard speaker, It makes the feature unusable.. Shame on GM. they know this is a problem.

 

[Ann Tenna]

Yess, in my 2011 Malibu 1LT

 

[repairman54]

I had a front speaker die in my '09. I changed out all 4 speakers. You will be surprised how much better the stock system sounds with aftermarket speakers.

 

[Salt]

Just posting to say that both of my front-door speakers went out in my '12 Malibu recently. Whether they went out at the same time or not, I'm don't know. What I do know is that after taking my car in for the headlights to be replaced, driver door speaker working, it was no longer working when I left the lot... It kicked back on a couple of times during the week afterwards but seems to be completely out now. The only real reason I noticed they were out was because of the warning "dings" I am used to hearing when I lock my door that were no longer working when I got home with my car. I have a really hard time believing that it was just a coincidence but when I took it back into the dealership the only thing they thought to try was taking off the door panels and replacing the speakers. I declined for the time being, and after looking around more on the internet and places like this forum, I'm more inclined to believe that there is something inherently bad with the speakers in many of these automobiles.. although I still feel a bit cheated that at least one speaker (perhaps both) stopped working while my car was being worked on by the dealership. Instead of paying a day or two worth of income to get it fixed, I am going to try to replace them myself and see where it gets me..

 

[TLS1022]

I had an 09 and currently have a 2012 Malibu .. both were involved in a rear end collision .. hit pretty hard both times... and both times after the collision the front speakers would only work intermittently ... I can be driving down the road and hit a bump will hear a crackling sound and then the speakers will start working .. and then just as suddenly it will cut off again. I get no alarms, chimes, no bluetooth, nothing in the front but the back speakers work fine. That makes absolutely no sense to me at all. Why do the front speakers have an issue with a rear end collision?? If it only happened once .. ok just a fluke .. but twice and in 2 different vehicles??? I'm pretty pissed about it and of course since there was no damage to the doors insurance says sorry thats your problem. Seems to me that GM has a problem that they need to address.

 

[DrivenDaily]

... and your insurance company has an issue with fixing your car correctly.