2005 Chevrolet Malibu
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 1,393 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 26 Malibu model years with reports.
Of the 2005 reports, 65 involved a crash and 45 involved a fire. 69 people were injured and 3 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
SteeringJul 21, 2014
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, and 2007-2009 Saturn Aura vehicles. The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure.
A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492.
Campaign 14E044000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringMay 14, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.
Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.
Campaign 14V252000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionApr 30, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles. On May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2003, through October 5, 2007, model year 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured from June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, and model year 2005-2008 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured from May 26, 2004, through September 28, 2007, and equipped with 4-speed transmissions. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 1,131,113.
If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the PARK position, the transmission may not be in PARK. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14152.
Campaign 14V224000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, electric power assist systemMar 31, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. GM expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014. When parts are available, owners will be mailed a second letter to come in to have the applicable bulletin applied. Bulletin 14115 covers model year 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, 2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts. Dealers will replace the EPS motor. Bulletin 14116 covers model year 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx, 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from March 1, 2008, through June 27, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly. Bulletin 14117 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from February 1, 2008, through February 28, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly and EPS motor controller unit. Bulletin 14118 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from October 1, 2007, through January 31, 2008. Dealers will replace the EPS motor controller unit. The recall began on July 17, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. GM's number for this recall is N140115. Note: GM bulletin number 14119 will be implemented for model year 2006-2008 and early production of 2009 Chevrolet HHR (non-turbo) and model year 2003 Saturn ION to provide EPS Motor replacement for the life of the vehicle.
Campaign 14V153000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpFeb 28, 2011
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.
A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE IN USE.
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.
Campaign 11E009000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
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.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: fuel system
46 reports, newest first. Show all
Fuel system, Gasoline, Structure, Oct 5, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE WORKING ON THE VEHICLE IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAP RUSTED AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,709.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Aug 14, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE STARTED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.
Steering, Fuel system, Gasoline, Electronic stability control (ESC), Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 6, 2016
THE POWER STEERING KEEPS GOING OUT WHILE I'M DRIVING. THE BRAKES FELL WHEN ALL OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON.. WHEN I TRY TO PUMP GAS THE GAS COMES BACK OUT AT ME. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11E009000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 7/16/15*CN
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 15, 2014
MY GAS GAUGE IS NOT REPORTING THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL IN MY GAS TANK. THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED 24/7 DUE TO THIS ISSUE. I BELIEVE IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE FUEL SENSOR. *TR
Steering, Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 10, 2014
I HAVE HAD MY ENGINE STALL DUE TO LACK OF FUEL MULTIPLE TIMES WHICH SEEMS DANGEROUS, I TRAVEL ON THE EXPRESSWAY EVERY DAY. WHAT IF IT HAPPENS AT AN FAST SPEED. I ALSO HAVE HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES WHILE STEERING MY CAR. THERE IS AN LOUD POPPING, COMING FROM A STEERING SHAFT, WHICH HAS JUST GOTTEN WORSE I AM AFRAID THE STEERING SHAFT IS GOING TO BREAK! BOTH OF THESE ISSUES HAVE BEEN AN RECALL FOR 2005 MALIBU. AS I AM CLEARLY HAVING THESE ISSUES MY CAR IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL? WHY NOT? IF SOMETHING HAPPENS AND I END UP IN AN ACCIDENT I SEE A LAWSUIT. NOT TO MENTION I HAVE A 4 MONTH CHILD! *TR
Steering, Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Nov 26, 2014
ON 11/21, I TOOK MY 2005 MALIBU TO THE GM DEALERSHIP FOR A RECALL ON THE "STEERING" TO REPLACE THE TORQUE SENSOR ASSEMBLY. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000. WHEN I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP AND DRIVING FOR AWHILE, I NOTICED MY CAR WOULD PARTIALLY STALL AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHEN I GOT HOME AND THEY TOLD ME TO BRING IT BACK THE NEXT DAY, BUT I HAD TO WORK. TODAY, 11/26 I TOOK MY CAR TO THE GM DEALERSHIP BECAUSE THE CAR CONTINUES TO PARTIALLY STALL AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS. I INFORMED ONE OF THE REPS WHAT WAS HAPPENING AND THAT I HAD NO SIGNS OF THIS ISSUE BEFORE THE RECALL REPLACEMENT. I WAS TOLD THEY NEVER WENT UNDER THE HOOD OF MY CAR DURING THE RECALL REPLACEMENT. IT WAS ALL DONE AT THE STEERING COLUMN; THAT THIS ISSUE IS SOMETHING THAT JUST HAPPENS WITHOUT ANY WARNING AT ALL. HE INFORMED ME THAT OTHER FOLKS HAVE COME IN WITH THE SAME ISSUE...NOT SURE IF THIS WAS AFTER THEY ALSO HAD THE RECALL DONE. I TRIED TELLING THE SERVICE DEPT., I HAD NO OTHER ISSUES BEFORE BRINGING MY CAR TO THEM FOR THE RECALL, BUT INSTEAD WAS TOLD THIS WAS NOT THEIR FAULT AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR WHATEVER IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. I DIDN'T LET THEM TOUCH IT AGAIN. I WILL TAKE IT TO MY MECHANIC, WHO I NEVER HAD AN ISSUE WITH AFTER WORKING ON MY CAR. I NOTICED THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2011 FOR COMPONENT(S): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11E009000 AND NEVER RECEIVED THIS RECALL. I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM CAR MAX IN 2011. JUST SPECULATING IF THIS MAY BE MY PROBLEM. I ALSO NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V224000 COMPONENT(S): POWER TRAIN. MORE WORK TO DO TO FIND THE ANSWERS. *TR
Steering, Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Service brakes, Aug 11, 2014
WE HAVE RECEIVED 3 SEPARATE RECALL NOTICES FROM GM. (1 FOR ELECTRIC STEERING, 1 FOR BRAKE APPLY SENSOR AND 1 FOR A SHIFT CABLE FRACTURE). HOWEVER, GM WILL NOT FIX ANY OF THE PROBLEMS. THEY TELL US TO CALL THE DEALER. THE DEALER THEN TELLS US THAT GM WILL NOT SUPPLY THE PARTS. UPON CALLING GM A THIRD TIME, THEY WILL NOT REVEAL WHO IS MAKING THESE PARTS, WHERE THEY ARE COMING FROM, OR HAVE ANY IDEA WHEN THEY WILL BE AVAILABLE. THEY AGAIN INSTRUCT US TO CALL THE DEALER. EACH RECALL STATES THAT IT IS AN "IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL" IN ACCORDANCE FEDERAL LAWS BUT YET NOBODY WILL FIX ANY OF THE ISSUES. THE FIRST RECALL NOTICE CAME IN 2012 FOR ELECTRIC STEERING. WE ARE STILL BEING TOLD THERE ARE NOT PARTS TO FIX THIS. THE BRAKE APPLY SENSOR CAME IN JULY 2014. THE SHIFT CABLE FRACTURE ALSO CAME IN JULY 2014. (THIS INDICATES THAT THE CABLE CAN SNAP WHILE DRIVING). *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP VAPOR LINE WAS CRACKED AND LEAKING FUMES. THE MECHANIC WAS ALSO UNSURE AS TO HOW THE FUEL LINE BECAME FRACTURED. THE MECHANIC ALSO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT IF HE DID NOT GET THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND THE LEAK CONTINUED, THE VEHICLE WOULD POSSIBLY EXPLODE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Jul 11, 2014
FYI (THE INCIDENT DATE IS WHEN I HAD MY CAR FIXED AT A WORK SHOP) I REPLACED MY FUEL PUMP, LEFT AXLE AND TRANSMISSION.(TOTAL $2484.92) I HAVE A RECALL FOR MY FUEL PUMP (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11E009000 ) BUT GM WON'T REPLACE IT DUE TO IT NOT BEING BUILT IN A CERTAIN LOCATION. MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS A RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 ) MY KEY IGNITION HAS A RECALL ALTHOUGH THE CHEVROLET DEALER HAS NOT RECEIVED PARTS TO REPLACE THIS DEFECT. MY TRANSMISSION ALSO HAS A DEFECT ( THE TRANSMISSION HAS A CLICK ON 2ND AND 3RD GEARS AND GM IS NOT FIXING THESE PROBLEMS AND CONTINUE TO MAKE THESE DEFECTED TRANSMISSIONS) MY TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP REPLACE THESE CLICKS AND CHARGED ME $1750.00 AND GAVE ME A WARRANTY. MY ELECTRICAL HAS A DEFECT, I KEEP CHANGING MY FUSES BECAUSE OF MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM( NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 ). GM IS NEGLECTING TO FIX MY CAR. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER CHEVROLET AGAIN. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 23, 2014
I AM NOT SURE OF THE EXACT PART, BUT WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND CAR WENT FROM A FUEL TANK OF GAS TO SHOWING NONE. WHICH I KNOW WASN'T THE CASE AS I HAD JUST STOPPED AND FILLED UP. IS THIS A COMMON PROBLEM I HAVE NOTICED A LOT OF RECALLS WITH FUEL PUMPS AND IGNITION SWITCHES WHICH I ALSO HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH. I CAN GO TO TURN MY KEY BUT NEED TO REALLY PUSH HARD ON MY GAS TO GET IT GOING. THE CAR HAS SHUTOFF ON MY WHILE DRIVING ONCE BUT I WAS ABLE TO STEER IT OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Electrical system, Service brakes, May 15, 2014
VEHICLES BRAKE LIGHTS STICK ON WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES THEY FLASH WHEN GOING APROX 65 AND UP. IT APPEARS THE BRAKE LIGHTS ALSO FLASH WHEN CAR IS CHANGING GEARS. THE CAR ONCE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE WHILE REVERSING AND LOST ALL POWER STEERING. ALSO THE BRAKES OR SOMETHING AT FRONT OF CAR SHAKES RAPIDLY WHEN ACCELERATING AND EVEN WORSE WHEN GOING DOWN HILLS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Mar 6, 2014
I CONSIDER US LUCKY. WE WERE IN A WAL-MART PARKING LOT 25 MILES FROM HOME, AND THE CAR WOULDN'T START. I PLAYED WITH THE IGNITION OFF AND ON FOR HALF AN HOUR, AND A CONNECTION WAS MADE, AND THE CAR STARTED. I WAS CAREFUL TO KEEP IT RUNNING, AND MADE IT HOME. THE NEXT DAY, THE SAME PROBLEM. THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO THE FUEL PUMP WAS MISSING. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY REPAIR SHOP, AND THEY REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. COST $620.54. ON 2/7/2013 THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. I FEEL THAT THE INCIDENTS ARE CONNECTED. I THINK THE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL FEED TO THE FUEL PUMP HARMED THE PUMP, AND CAUSED IT TO FAIL. COST OF FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT WAS $635.11.THIS ADDS UP TO $1255.65 REPAIR BILLS WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN UNNECESSARY. I FEEL THERE ARE MORE CARS OUT THERE THAT GM SHOULD BE MADE TO RECALL AND REPAIR WITH BETTER PARTS. I WAS LUCKY! OTHERS WERE NOT, AND WE DON'T NEED MORE UNNECESSARY DEATHS ON OUR HIGHWAYS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Exterior lighting, Feb 24, 2014
THE CAR STOPS WHEN DRIVING ALSO THE EXTERIOR LIGHT HAVE BURNED OUT THE CASING THAT HOLDS THE BULBS ARE MELTED. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Jan 18, 2014
WHEN STARTING THE CAR IT WOULD HESITATE BEFORE TURNING OVER. LATER IT BEGAN TO STRUGGLE TO TURN OVER. NOW ITS STRUGGLING TO TURN OVER BUT WON'T. I PURCHASED A NEW BATTERY AT FIRESTONE LESS THAN A MONTH AGO AND THE CAR HAS PLENTY OF GAS. I ALSO TOOK THE CAR INTO FIRESTONE FOR A VEHICLE INSPECTION THE DAY BEFORE I BOUGHT THE BATTERY. IF THE CAUSE IS A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP, THE PUMP MAY SEIZE STOPPING THE FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE CREATING A STALLING CONDITION. A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE IN USE. MANY CHEVY MALIBU OWNERS FOUND THAT THE ALARM OR ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM HAD THE FUEL SYSTEM LOCKED AND THE CAR WOULD NOT START. THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY AND AT THE MOST INCONVENIENT TIMES. THE OWNER'S MANUAL SAID TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE ON POSITION LEAVE IT ON FOR 10 MINUTES, THEN TURN IT OFF FOR 5 SECONDS AND THEN IT STARTED UP. I HAVE NOT TRIED THIS YET BUT I WILL IN THE MORNING. *TR
Steering, Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Oct 15, 2013
THE FUEL GAUGE SUDDENLY STARTED TO JUMP UP AND DOWN AND VEHICLE ENGINE GETS OFF AND ON. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 9, 2013
THE CAR DIED ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN IT GOES OVER 55 THE FUEL CUTS OUT. THE CAR DIES AND WILL NOT RESTART. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 24, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT NOTICED A GASOLINE FUEL SMELL EMITTING FROM THE TAIL PIPE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER AND PERFORMED A FUEL CLEANING BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11E009000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 17, 2013
YOU CAN SMELL FUEL WHEN YOU ARE BY THE CAR. AT THIS TIME IT TAKES 2 TO 3 CRANKS FOR THE CAR TO START. I'M TOLD THAT THERE IS A LEAK ON THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK SOMEWHERE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 28, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING AND CAUSED HIM TO RUN OUT OF FUEL AND STALL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE FAILURE OF THE FUEL GAUGE WAS A WIDE SPREAD ISSUE. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS BEING REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN, BUT THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 57,303. UPDATED 11/01/12*LJ THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 11/02/12
Steering, Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Mar 27, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED, FUEL WOULD NOT PUMP PROPERLY INTO THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED IMPROPER READINGS, AND THE SPEEDOMETER WAS INOPERATIVE. THE LOCAL MECHANIC REPAIRED THE FUEL SYSTEM. NEITHER THE DEALER, NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 21, 2012
THE FUEL GAUGE IS ERRATIC AFTER I FILL THE TANK, THE GAUGE GOES DIRECTLY TO EMPTY AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 2 MILES. IT WOULD CORRECT ITSELF WHEN THERE WAS ABOUT A HALF TANK OF GAS LEFT. IT DID THIS FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS, NOW IT EITHER SAYS THE CAR IS EMPTY OR FULL. NOW AFTER FILLING MY CAR I HAVE TO SET THE ODOMETER TO KEEP TRACK OF MY MILES I HAVE DRIVEN IN THE CAR. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 15, 2011
FUEL PUMP FAILURE IN 2011. DEFECTED FUEL PUMP. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Dec 1, 2011
ALL THE DOOR LOCKS UNLOCK AND LOCK WITH IN DRIVING POSITION FOLLOWED BY A BEEP IT DOES THIS CONSTANTLY. I BELIEVE IS VERY UNSAFE WITH CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT. ISSUE WITH THE GAS GAUGE GOING CRAZY, GOES FROM FULL TO EMPTY SO YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THE GAS IS GOING TO RUN OUT. ALSO ISSUES WITH THE HEADLIGHTS AND OTHER BULBS BEING BLOWN. ALL SEEMS LIKE SOME ELECTRICAL ISSUES BUT NOT SURE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Nov 18, 2011
SHIFT LEVEL DOES RESPOND WHEN SHIFTING INTO LOW (L). DEALER SAID SHIFT LEVER CABLE IS BAD AND IS A COMMON PROBLEM. SECOND ITEM HAD TO REPLACE FUEL SENSOR IN GAS TANK AS IT FAILED ALSO WAS SENDING AN OVER VOLTAGE SIGNAL TO GAS GAUGE. ALSO A COMMON PROBLEM. *TR