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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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: steering
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Steering, Jan 3, 2007
AFTER ALLOWING VEHICLE TO WARM UP APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES, PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE'S STEERING FAILED, WAS UNABLE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL FOR DURATION OF ABOUT ONE MINUTE, THEN STEERING ASSIST BEGAN TO WORK AGAIN AND I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL. SEVERAL TIMES PREVIOUSLY OVER THE LAST SIX MONTHS STEERING HAS SEEMED VERY STIFF ON OCCASIONS, BUT NOT TO THE DEGREE THAT STEERING FAILED. *NM
Steering, Jan 2, 2007
SUDDEN LOSS OVER POWER STEERING WHILE TURNING. FEELS LIKE SOMEONE IS PULLING THE WHEEL IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION. DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME HAPPENS AT RANDOM TIMES. *JB
Steering, Dec 28, 2006
FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, I HAVE BOTH HEARD AND FELT A "CREAKING" IN THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE AS THOUGH METAL PARTS ARE LOOSE WHEN THE CAR IS PUT IN MOTION BOTH BACKING AND FORWARD, TURNS IN EITHER DIRECTION. I DID BRING THIS CONDITION TO THE ATTENTION THE LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT THIS CAR AND WHERE I HAVE HAD IT SERVICED SINCE THEN. THEY INDICATED TO ME, THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM, COULD NOT HEAR OR FEEL ANY CONDITION, AND FURTHER STATED THERE WAS "NO FIX" FROM GM. HOWEVER, THIS CONDITION APPEARS TO BE GETTING WORSE AND NOT RECOGNIZED BY THE SERVICE PEOPLE AT THE DEALERSHIP. MY CONCERN IS, AT SOME POINT, COULD OR WILL THE FRONT END FAIL WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION WHICH IS A CLEAR SAFETY ISSUE. THE DEALERSHIP DID POINT OUT THAT THE TIRES HAVE SOME WEAR ON THEM AND IT IS MY FEELING THE TIRE WEAR MAY BE CAUSED FROM THIS CONDITION. *NM
Steering, Dec 3, 2006
MALIBU MAXX WITH 24,000 MILES I STARTED HEARING A POPPING OR CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE GEARS IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND SAID THEY FIXED. A WEEK LATER THE SAME NOISE WAS BACK. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY THEN SAID THAT THEY HAD TO ORDER A NEW RACK FOR THE STEERING. THE RACK WAS REPLACED A FEW DAYS LATER. THESE REPAIRS (ALONG WITH A LONG LIST OF OTHER REPAIRS INCLUDING REPLACING THE GAS TAKE) WERE COMPLETED ON 7/18/2006. NOW DECEMBER 3RD 2006 I AM HEARING THE SAME NOISE AND WILL HAVE TO TAKE THE CAR BACK THIS WEEK. I DRIVE THIS CAR 60 MILES EVERYDAY AND AM VERY CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE. *JB
Steering, Dec 2, 2006
WE BOUGHT OUR MALIBU MAXX IN FEB. OF 2005. STARTED HAVE IN PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING, IN OCT 05. THERE WAS A KNOCKING-CLUNKING SOUND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. WE TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP IN DEC. OF 05. WE WHERE TOLD THERE WAS NO FIX FOR IT AT THAT TIME BUT ONE WOULD BE AVAILABLE THE FIRST QUARTER OF THE YEAR. AT THE TIME WE HAD 21,000 MILES ON THE CAR. FINALLY IN THE 3RD QUARTER OF THE YEAR THEY HAD A "FIX". THE INTERMEDIATE STEER SHAFT WAS REPLACED. THE "FIX" LASTED ONLY 3,000 MILES BEFORE THEY HAD TO REPLACE IT AGAIN. THIS "FIX" AGAIN ONLY LASTED 3,000 MILES. WE HAVE ASKED GM TO REPLACE THE CAR AND HAVE BEEN TOLD WE HAVE TOO MANY MILES ON THE CAR. 41,000 MILES. WE FEEL SINCE THE CAR CAN NOT BE FIXED AND THAT WE WAITED AS ASKED BY GM, THAT GM SHOULD REPLACE THE CAR OR GIVE US THE VALUE OF THE CAR WHEN WE FIRST STARTED HAVING THE PROBLEM. *NM
Steering, Nov 25, 2006
HAVE HAD THE SAME POPPING SOUND IN THE STEERING SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR THAT EVERYONE ELSE SEEMS TO HAVE. DEALER TOLD ME THAT IT WOULD COST OVER THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO FIX. I FEEL THAT IT IS APPARENTLY A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT AND I AM NOT PAYING TO FIX IT. CAR NOW HAS 99.000 MILES ON IT. GETTING RID OF IT IN DECEMBER OF 06, CAN'T KEEP A TURN SIGNAL BULB IN THE CAR EITHER. LAST CHEVY I WILL BUY. *JB
Steering, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Nov 16, 2006
MY VEHICLE IS A 2005 CHEVY MALIBU MAXX. THE VEHICLE DOESN'T ALWAYS TURN OVER. I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE IN THE SHOP A COUPLE OF TIMES TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM AND THE CHEVY DEALER CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT. I WILL TRY TO START MY VEHICLE BUT IT DOESN'T ALWAYS CRANK OVER. IT WILL CHUG A LOT AND THEN STALL OUT. OTHER TIMES IT WILL CHUG AND ACT LIKE IT WILL STALL AND THEN TURN OVER. SOMETIMES IT TAKES 2-3 TIMES FOR ME TO TRY AND GET THE VEHICLE TO START. I CALLED MY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE CHEVY DEALER EVERY TIME IT HAPPENED AND THE ONLY COMMON FACTOR WAS THAT IT WAS HAPPENING EVERY 800-1000 MILES APPROXIMATELY. IT DIDN'T MATTER HOW COLD OR HOT IT WAS, WET OR DRY. IT HAS BEEN AWFUL! NOTHING HAS BEEN REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE TO TRY AND FIX THE PROBLEM WITH IT STARTING. MY CAN HAS JUST OVER 32500 MILES AND IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE MOST RECENT TIME WAS LATE SEPTEMBER 2006. I AM NOT SURE ON THE EXACT DATE THAT I CALLED MY CAR DEALER. I ALSO TOOK MY VEHICLE IN ON 9-12-06 FOR A POPPING SOUND IN THE STEERING WHEN TURNING. WE FOUND OUT THAT THE CENTER STEERING SHAFT WAS BROKE. IT WAS REPLACED. THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE INTERIOR FRONT BLINKER NOT WORKING BUT THE EXTERIOR DID. THEN SHORTLY AFTER THE LEFT FRONT BLINKER BLEW. *JB
Steering, Nov 13, 2006
STEERING POP WHEN TURNING CAR, ON 2005 MALIBU MAXX. *JB
Steering, Nov 2, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE WHILE TURNING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED. TWO MONTHS LATER, THE PROBLEM RETURNED AND THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION A SECOND TIME.
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Exterior lighting, Electrical system, Oct 12, 2006
EMAIL (IN) REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF GENERAL MOTORS RE THEIR DANGEROUS & DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS. *TS *NM UPDATED 2/15/2007 - THE CONSUMER SMELLED ANTIFREEZE COMING THROUGH THE AIR VENTS. THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT HAD TO BE REPLACED. PROBLEM WITH BRAKES. A STEERING GEAR ASSOCIATED WITH THE RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION HESITATED. THE CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TURN SIGNAL FAILED. THE DASH LIGHT AND TAIL LIGHT FAILED. *NM
Steering, Oct 12, 2006
STEERING LOCK AND KNOCKS WHEN TURNING THE CAR. VEHICLE HAS 44000 MILES ON IT. STARTED ABOUT THE TIME THE WARRANTY RAN OUT. *NM
Steering, Sep 21, 2006
CLUNKING IN STEERING AGAIN. DEALERSHIP SAID THE STEERING BOX 'NEW IMPROVED" WENT OUT AND SAID THAT THE NOISE IS COMING IN FROM INSIDE OF THE BOX. THEY DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY IT KEEPS GOING OUT. THIS IS THE THIRD STEERING BOX. MALIBU ONLY HAS 34,500 MILES. DEALERSHIP TIGHTENED STEERING WHILE WAITING FOR THE NEW BOX. THE CAR WOULD NOT STRAIGHTEN FROM MINOR CORRECTIONS. IF YOU TURN TO THE LEFT IT WOULD KEEP GOING LEFT AND IF YOU CORRECTED IT WOULD GO TO TOWARD THE OPPOSITE SIDE INTO ONCOMING VEHICLES. RETURNED TO DEALERSHIP TOLD THEM IT WAS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN AND COULDN'T DRIVE IT. THEY FINALLY GAVE ME A RENTAL CAR. APPROXIMATE DATE 8 OF 06. *NM
Steering, Suspension, Sep 14, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION AND STEERING COLUMN, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. UPDATED *JB
Steering, Sep 11, 2006
CLUNKING NOISE IN STEERING WHEN TURNING LEFT TO RIGHT. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED AND SAID STEERING GEAR BOX IS BAD. ONLY 33,122 MILES. *NM
Steering, Aug 16, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING RACK PINION CLUNKS WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT REGARDLESS OF SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT. THE SERVICE DEALER DETERMINED THE PROBLEM WAS THE RACK AND PINION WITHIN THE STEERING. THE DEALERSHIP INSTALLED A NEW STEERING GEAR. UPDATED 10/04/06. *JB
Steering, Jun 26, 2006, crash
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ON JUNE 5, 2006 WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL AND VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING TO THE RIGHT. AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO PULL THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT, BUT THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT, AND THE VEHICLE END UP IN THE DITCH. INJURIES WERE INCURRED; BRUISED RIBS AND A STRAINED BACK. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. THERE WERE NO PICTURES TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE.
Steering, Jun 15, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS A POPPING OR KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM UNDER THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 07/03/06. *JB
Steering, Jun 13, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING COLUMN SHAKES AND LOCKS. THIS OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE STEERING RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED.
Steering, Seats, Jun 12, 2006
2005 MALIBU MAXX HYDRAULIC SEAT MALFUNCTIONED AND THE BACK SEAT UNLOCKED. *KB ***NAR*** THE DRIVERS SEAT WOULD NOT STAY IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. DUE TO THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE SEAT, THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED RECURRING RIGHT KNEE JOINT PAIN AND INFLAMMATION, WHICH REQUIRED EMERGENCY MEDIAL CARE AND ULTIMATELY SURGERY. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE MALFUNCTION OF THE SEAT IS WHAT CAUSED HER KNEE INJURY. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT WAS REPLACED. *JB
Steering, Jun 12, 2006
RECURRING PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM. CONSTANT NOISES AND DETERIORATING STEERING CONDITION. PURCHASED VEHICLE IN MARCH AND HAVE HAD IT SERVICED FOR RELATED PROBLEM 3 TIMES IN 3 MONTHS. *JB
Steering, Jun 5, 2006
STEERING LOCKED UP AT SPEED AND WHILE ACCELERATING. BEEN TO THE DEALER ONCE, DEALER COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. READY TO BRING TO THE DEALER AGAIN BECAUSE THIS IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS FOR US. *NM
Steering, Apr 26, 2006, crash
AT APPROX. 7:30 AM 04/06/2006 I WAS HEADING WESTBOUND ON I-290 ON A CLEAR, DRY ROAD, 40 DEGREES TEMP(ABOUT) WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED IN MY 2005 CHEVY MALIBU, CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE IMPACTED WITH (1) ONE OTHER VEHICLE, BOTH OF OUR RESPECTIVE VEHICLES SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL.I WAS TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL, AND HAVE BEEN IN TOUCH WITH MY INSURANCE COMPANY, WHICH INFORMED ME THAT THEY(MY INS. CO. ) WOULD NOT SUBROGATE , IN FACT TO GET MY CAR LOOKED AT BY GMC , THE INSURANCE CO. FINALLY DECIDED TO HOLD THE CAR IN SALVAGE, INSTEAD OF SENDING IT TO AUCTION, WHICH THEY WERE IN THE PROCESS OF DOING, DUE TO THE FACT THAT NO RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING(EPS), OR STEERING COLUMN EXISTS. THIS IS A COURTESY(IT, THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS)TO ME, AS I HAVE STARTED THE PROCESS OF CALLING GMC AND AM TRYING, UNSUCCESFULLY TO COMPLETE MY REPORT TO THEIR CLAIM DEPT( CANNOT GET THROUGH).MY AUTO WILL BE HELD, AS I STATED FOR 60 DAYS FOR GMC TO COME AND INSPECT IT. HOWEVER, I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT WHEN THE MOTOR VEHICLE IS RESTARTED(AS IT WAS AFTER THE ACCIDENT I WAS INVOLVED IN) THE POWER STEERING CAN RESET ITSELF. MY INSURANCE CO. HAS ASSURED ME THAT, HAD THERE BEEN A RECALL THAT THEY WOULD DO "EVERYTHING WITHIN THEIR POWER" TO FILE AND PURSUE A CLAIM AGAINST GMC FOR ALL COSTS INVOLVED, AND THIS IS WHY THEY ARE WILLING TO HOLD THE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION. ALL I KNOW IS THAT I FOUND THIS SITE AFTER HAVING RELAYED WHAT HAPPENED TO ME TO A GENTELMAN IN A LOCAL GROCERY STORE, IF NOT FOR THIS COMPLAINT PAGE, MY CAR WOULD HAVE BEEN AUCTIONED OFF BY NOW. I AM IN CONSIDERABLE PAIN, AND NOT ONLY OUT THE LOSS OF MY VEHICLE, BUT I WILL BE SURCHARGED FOR3 YEARS 4 MO. IN, (FOR A PROBLEM THAT GMC IS AWARE OF, AND ON YOUR /THIS COMPLAINT PAGE ALL GMC DOES IS ""REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN".) (2007) WHEN MY POLICY RENEWS.THIS IS UNFAIR, AND I HAVE SEARCHED THE INTERNET, AND FOUND SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON MSN.COM/AUTOS/CHEVROLET/MALIBU/2004/2005 PERSONAL REVIEWS.
Steering, Feb 23, 2006
KNOCK, CLUNK OR RATTLE NOISE AT LOW SPEEDS WITH SUSPENSION INPUT - INTERMITTENT SHAFT STEER STEERING,...*NM
Steering, Suspension, Feb 22, 2006
MY CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX (2005, 17K MILES) FREQUENTLY HAS A CLUNKING NOISE THAT APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION. THE NOISE IS OFTEN ACCOMPANIED BY THE FEELING OF A "HIT" UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S FEET AND ON OCCASION SEEMS TO BE CONNECTED TO A STEERING INPUT (STEERING WHEEL MOVES NOTABLY). THIS HAPPENS ONLY AT LOWER SPEEDS (BELOW APPROX. 35 MILES/HOUR) AND DURING OR AFTER LEFT TURNS AND IS ESPECIALLY STRONG ON UNEVEN ROADS. I TOOK THE CAR TO A CERTIFIED CHEVROLET DEALER FOR REPAIR AND HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT THIS CLUNKING IS RELATED TO A PROBLEM WITH THE INTERMITTENT SHAFT OF THE STEERING, THAT THIS PROBLEM IS KNOWN TO CHEVROLET AND HAS BEEN ASSIGNED THE NUMBER PIC3747, AND THAT NO REPAIR IS POSSIBLE AT THIS TIME. THEY ALSO TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE NO DATA INDICATING THAT THIS PROBLEM IS AT THE SAME TIME A SAFETY ISSUE. BUT AS I HAVE A NOTABLE STEERING INPUT, AND AS THE CONSTANT CLUNKING IS ALSO INTERFERING WITH CONCENTRATION, I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE AND THUS FILED THIS COMPLAINT REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. *JB
Steering, Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 16, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS A KNOCK IN THE STEERING WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS STARTED TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED A NEW INTERMITTENT STEERING SHAFT WAS MALFUNCTIONING. UPDATED 3/9/2006 - THE CHECK ENGINE ILLUMINATED AND THE TECHNICIAN FOUND A LEAK AT THE SENDER HOSE TO THE CANISTER AND PURGE VALVE LEAKING. *NM