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
1,393 reports, newest first.
Steering, Jan 19, 2015, crash
I WAS LEAVING A ABOVE GROUND PARKING STRUCTURE GOING ABOUT 5 MPH WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN STEERING ASSIST FAILED AGAIN WAS JUST REPAIRED ABOUT 2 MOS. AGO TWICE IN ONE REPAIR VISIT NOW AGAIN I HIT A LATE MODEL CHEVY TRUCK DENTED THE REAR BUMPER AND MOVEMENT FROM IMPACT PUSHED INTO A CONCRETE PILLAR DAMAGING FENDER I NEVER LOOKED AT THE FRONT OF TRUCK I WAS TOLD BY SECURITY ON THE PHONE. I KNEW IT WAS ALL RECORDED BY THE HUNDREDS OF CAMERAS THEY HAVE ON EACH FLOOR I LEFT MY INS CARD WITH PHONE # ON WINDSHIELD IT CAUSED OVER $5000.00 IN DAMAGE TO MY CAR BECAUSE LIFTED TRUCK AND THE TRAILER HITCH OR I PANICKED AND HIT GAS INSTEAD OF BRAKE NOT SURE BUT MY CAR IS VERY MESSED UP I HAVE FULL COVERAGE THRU AAA SINCE 1991 I CALLED MY AGENT SHE SAID CALL CHEVY AND GAVE ME THE # CHEVY PAID TO HAVE IT TOWED T TO LOCAL DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. WHEN I HAD A EST. WRITTEN BY CHEVY DEALER I SHOWED THE MANAGER THE STIFF STEERING HE AGREED YES IT IS NOT WORKING NO POWER STEERING ASSIST I GUESS IT IS ALL ELECTRIC AND SOME SENSOR WENT BAD AGAIN IT GOES OUT THEN I TURN OFF CAR AND RE START THEN IT RE SETS AND WORKS AGAIN I ALSO CHECKED AND FOUND OUT THAT THERE HAS BEEN 300 DEATHS IN THE U.S. AND 1 IN CANADA FROM THIS I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED ABOUT THE RECALL THAT HAS BEEN OUT SINCE APRIL OF 2014 I FOUND OUT ABOUT IT WHEN IT WENT OUT THE FIRST TIME AND WAS ADVISED THERE IS A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING ASSIST I WORKED FOR G.M. FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND WORKED AT THE REPAIRING DEALER FOR OVER 20 YEARS BUT I AM RETIRED NOW IT IS NOT THE DEALERSHIPS FAULT JUST DEFECTIVE PARTS OR DESIGN .I JUST AM BLESSED NO ONE WAS AROUND TO GET HURT OR KILLED BY THE STEERING FAILING ON A TURN THERE COULD HAVE BEEN PEOPLE WALKING BEHIND THIS TRUCK OR KIDS THANK GOD THERE WAS NO FOOT TRAFFIC THAT EARLY IN THE MORNING . *TR
Steering, Jan 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Electrical system, Jan 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY ONLY TURNED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN TURNING AND LIFTING AT THE SAME TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. UPDATED 3/3/15*CN UPDATED 03/17/15*JB
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jan 15, 2015
MY FRONT BLINKER LIGHTS HAVE MELTED THE BLINKER LIGHT HOUSING (THE INDIVIDUAL PLASTIC GLOBE THE BULB RESIDES IN). THEY HAVE TO BE REPLACED AT A RATE OF APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS AND I BELIEVE IT IS THE CAR NOT THE LIGHTS AS I HAVE TRIED DIFFERENT BRANDS TO SEE IF THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE BULBS. **NOTE: AS I HAVE NOT KEPT A RECORD OF THE INCIDENTS, I HAVE LISTED THE LAST TIME AS PRECISE DATE. *TR
Steering, Jan 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT VEHICLE WAS EXHIBITING THE SAME FAILURES MENTIONED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E044000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE U-JOINT BEARING, RACK AND PINION, AND THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 205,000.
Steering, Jan 14, 2015
THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT, BUT THIS IS A COMPLAINT AGAINST GM FOR FAILING TO REPLACE ALL NECESSARY COMPONENTS FOR A RECALL. ON 3/31/14, GM ISSUED A RECALL NOTICE, #14V153000 FOR 1.3 MILLION CARS UNDER 4 SEPARATE BULLETINS & THIS INCLUDED MY 05 MALIBU FOR STEERING: ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST - THERE MAY BE A SUDDEN LOSS OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST THAT COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME (BULLETIN 14116). UNDER BULLETIN 14116, GM WOULD REPLACE ONLY THE TORQUE SENSOR ASSEMBLY (NOT THE STEERING MOTOR) FOR CERTAIN GM CARS INCLUDING MY CAR AND THE GM DEALER DID SO ON 10/21/14. SUBSEQUENTLY ON 1/10/15, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND ON 1/14/15, I TOOK THIS CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THE STEERING MOTOR MODULE 6.605 WAS DEFECTIVE AND REPLACED IT ON THE SAME DAY. I HAD TO PAY FOR THIS SINCE IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE BULLETIN THIS PART SEEMS TO BE THE SAME PART THAT WOULD BE REPLACED UNDER THE OTHER 3 GM BULLETINS, # 14115, 14117 & 14118 FOR THE SAME/SIMILAR STEERING PROBLEM. MY CONCERN IS THE STEERING MOTOR MODULE WAS NOT INITIALLY DEEMED TO BE A HAZARD FOR GM CARS COVERED UNDER THE 14116 BULLETIN (AND MY 05 MALIBU). THUS, OTHER MALIBU OWNERS UNDER THE 14116 BULLETIN MAY HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE MOTOR AND ANOTHER RECALL MAY BE NECESSARY. *TR
Steering, Jan 14, 2015, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT TO CORRECT THE VEER. THEN THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT INDEPENDENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Steering, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 12, 2015
MY POWER STEERING KEEPS LOCKING UP ON ME AND WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO TURN. IT LOCKS UP WHILE IM DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT LOCKS UP SOME TIME WHEN I START THE CAR UP. ALSO MY FUEL PUMP FAILED. IT DOES NOT READ TELLING ME HOW MUCH FUEL I HAVE IN MY TANK. *TR
Air bags, Jan 9, 2015, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE, CAUSING IT TO SPIN AND CRASH INTO A FENCE, A BRICK WALL AND THE SIDE OF A HOUSE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. UPDATED 02/24/15*LJ UPDATED 9/15/2017*CN
Power train, Electrical system, Jan 8, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT EXHIBIT ANY FAILURES BEFORE THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND 14V224000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO INCLUDED IN A THIRD SAFETY RECALL, BUT WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM IF THE MANUFACTURER PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE KEY WAS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION, VARIOUS WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED, AND THE GEAR LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE FOR THE GEAR BOX WHEN THE DRIVER CHANGED GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAITED FOR LONGER THAN TWO WEEKS FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE FURTHER INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Seat belts, Seats, Jan 6, 2015
DRIVER SEAT SUDDENLY DROPPED AND LEANED TO THE RIGHT. UPON INSPECTION OF SEAT, THE MOUNTING BRACKET WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN
Engine, Jan 5, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE CANISTER VENT SOLENOID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,635.
Steering, Electrical system, Jan 4, 2015
REPLACED A STEERING ROD AT 34000 & 73000 & 105,000 THAT WAS MADE OF METAL LN 05. GM WENT BACK TO PLASTIC THE NEXT YEAR AS THIS DID NOT HOLD UP. SECOND IS THE REMOTE START PROBLEM. I HAD IT REPAIRED TWO DIFFERENT TIMES AT GM AND DOES NOT WORK AS OF NOW. WAS TOLD IT WAS A BCM PROBLEM EACH TIME.AS IT WAS AN EXPENSIVE FIX TEMPORARY THAT IS.AS MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR! *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Jan 2, 2015
TOOK CAR TO THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP, FOR NHTSA ID: 14V252000/GM SAFETY RECALL: 13036, TO CORRECT THE ISSUES IN THE BODY CONTROL MODULE WHICH IMPACTED THE BRAKE APPLY SENSOR. NOW REAR TOP BRAKE LIGHTS NO LONGER ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS BEING PUSHED. FRONT LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS GOES ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. REPLACED BOTH LOW-BEAM LIGHTS ON 12/6/2014. FRONT LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS STILL GOES OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO UPON VISUAL INSPECTION, THE TURN SIGNAL BLINKERS HAVE MELTED THE YELLOW PLASTIC INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT. BROUGHT BACK TO THE SAME CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP ON 1/2/2015, FOR VEHICLE RECALL NHTSA ID: 14V224000/GM SAFETY RECALL 14152 TO HAVE THE SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING BRACKET INSTALLED. I NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP THAT I WAS HAVING ISSUES WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TIED TO THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM. THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE ME THE REASON FOR THE FAULT. *TR
Power train, Dec 23, 2014
NHTSA RECALL # 14V224 (MANUFACTURER RECALL # N140152) CAR HAS BEEN ON RECALL SINCE MAY 16, 2014. BROUGHT CAR TO PAUL CONTI CHEVEROLET, FREEPORT ON 12/22/2014 TO BE SERVICED AND WAS TOLD AGAIN "PART NOT AVAILABLE." *TR
Service brakes, Dec 22, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
Seats, Dec 20, 2014
FRONT DRIVER SEAT WELD BROKEN. SEAT LEANS TO SIDE. UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING AND UNSAFE.
Steering, Dec 17, 2014
I HAD THE RECALL OF THE SENSOR ON THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ACCOMPLISHED IN OCTOBER. I HAVE HAD THE LOSS OF PS THREE TIMES SINCE UPON ACCELERATION AND THE PROBLEM IS WORSE NOW THAN BEFORE THE RECALL. THE DEALER INDICATES THE PROBLEM NOW IS THE VOLTAGE SPIKES PER TSB 08-02-32-005. THIS TSB INDICATES A DEFECTIVE COIL CAUSES VOLTAGE SPIKES IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THEREBY DAMAGING THE ELECTRIC PS MOTOR/MODULE. THE CODES C0900, B1325, AND C0176 WERE SET. I SPOKE WITH GM WITH NO AVAIL. THERE IS A TSB 10183 WHICH EXTENDS THE WARRANTY TO 10 YEARS AND 100,000 MILES. THIS IS WITH A LOSS OF SIGNAL FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. MY VIN IS NOT COVERED BY THIS TSB. MY CONTENTION IS A LOSS OF PS BY ANY CAUSE IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND GM SHOULD RECALL AND FIX IT. THE TSB ADMITS THE COIL IS DEFECTIVE AS THE TSB REQUIRES A REPLACEMENT WITH A NEW ENHANCED COIL AND A GROUND STRAP ADDED TO THE COIL. THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND SHOULD BE CORRECTED BY GM. ANY VEHICLE WITH THIS DEFECTIVE COIL CAN HAVE THE ELECTRIC PS DAMAGED AT ANY MOMENT WITHOUT KNOWING THAT THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED. AGAIN, I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. WHAT IS THE POINT OF GM REPLACING THE SENSOR BECAUSE OF A SAFETY ISSUE AND WILL NOT CORRECT OTHER ISSUES THAT CAUSE THE SAME SAFETY ISSUE. WHY WOULD ONE FAULT BE MORE OF AN ISSUE THAN ANOTHER CAUSING THE SAME SAFETY ISSUE? I HAVE ORDERED THE NEW COIL AND RELATED PARTS TO CORRECT THE VOLTAGE SPIKES WHICH COULD DAMAGE OTHER PARTS. THAT STILL LEAVES THE MOTOR/MODULE WHICH THE DEALER INDICATES NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Electrical system, Dec 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF, THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO TURN IN ORDER TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ON OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO THE IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000.
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
Exterior lighting, Dec 15, 2014
BULB DESIGN FLAW: IT BURNS HOT AND MELTS THROUGH BULB SOCKET. ORIGINAL BULB 3157 BURNS PLASTIC HOUSING ON FRONT DIRECTIONAL TURN SIGNALS ON MALIBU. IT IS A LIABILITY ISSUE - FAULTY DESIGN MADE FOR FAILURE AND POSSIBLE MAJOR FIRE HAZARD ISSUES. *TR
Steering, Dec 15, 2014
2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. STEERING WHEEL FROZE WHILE DRIVING. *TA THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE STEERING FROZE, SHE PANICKED AND HIT THE SIDE OF A CURB, WITH THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND THE SHE HIT A POLE. THE STEERING MALFUNCTION OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM *JB
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Air bags, Dec 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN AND SIGNAL LIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
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
Power train, Dec 10, 2014
AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS WARMED UP AFTER DRIVING 10 MILES, THE GEARS DO NOT SHIFT APPROPRIATELY. THE TRANSMISSION STAYS IN 2ND OR 3RD GEAR CAUSING LOSS OF ACCELERATION FROM A STOPPED POSITION (SUCH AS A RED LIGHT) MECHANIC RULED OUT ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION BY ITSELF. GM DEALER TOLD ME ABOUT THIS RECALL. *TR