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.
Electrical system, Dec 9, 2014
FROM THE TIME WE BOUGHT THIS CAR IN JUNE 2014 TO NOW, THE CAR HAS PERIODICALLY SHUT OFF WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. USUALLY IT HAS OCCURRED AT VERY LOW SPEED FORTUNATELY. IT IS DIFFICULT TO GET THE KEY TO THE TRUE OFF POSITION DESPITE THIS. THE RECALL ONLY CALLS FOR A PLASTIC INSERT TO BE INSTALLED ON THE KEY, WHICH WAS DONE ON 10/30/14. THE CAR STILLS HAS THE SHUT OFF ISSUE, IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE, AND THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT NEEDS THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE LOCK CYLINDER REPLACED. THE INSERT ON THE KEY IS INSUFFICIENT TO FIX THE IGNITION SWITCH ISSUE. ONE STILL HAS TO KEEP NOTHING ELSE ON THE KEY RING, YET GM INSISTS THE PROBLEM IS TRULY FIXED BY PUTTING AN INSERT ON THE KEY. SOUNDS LIKE THE IGNITION SWITCH IS FAULTY, TOO SENSITIVE AND THEY HAVE AN INSUFFICIENT FIX. *TR
Power train, Dec 8, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Dec 8, 2014
2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CUSTOMER DOES NOT OWN VEHICLE ANYMORE. WOULD LIKE TO STOP RECEIVING RECALL NOTICES. *TA
Steering, Service brakes, Dec 2, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX. WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE ABS WAS ACTIVATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN PROVIDED WAS INCORRECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Steering, Dec 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING SHAFT AND COLUMN DETACHED FROM THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Electrical system, Visibility/wiper, Nov 29, 2014, crash
MY HUSBAND WAS KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING THIS VEHICLE. IT SAYS IN THE ACCIDENT REPORT THAT THE BCM WAS UNRESPONSIVE AS WELL AS ANOTHER COMPUTER SYSTEM AND THE WIPERS WERE ON IN DRY WEATHER. I BELIEVE A DEFECT CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT. MY HUSBAND WAS TRAVELING WITH THE RIGHT OF WAY ON A MOTORCYCLE WHEN THE SEDAN LEFT TURNED IN FRONT OF HIM. I WILL GIVE YOU MORE INFORMATION WHEN I RECEIVE SOME DOCUMENTS FROM OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS. THANK YOU *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
Electrical system, Nov 20, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE DEALER STATED THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT DID NOT EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE.
Electrical system, Nov 19, 2014
PASSENGER FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULB AND ELCTRICAL UNIT MELTED. TURN SIGNAL ON DASH BLINKING FAST. CHANGED TO NEW BULB, THOUGHT BULB WAS BAD, REPLACED. WORKED FOR A FEW MONTHS AND IT OCCURRED BULB HAD BLOWN OUT. REPLACED AGAIN.. THIS TIME IT HAG GONE OUT AND EVERYTHINGS MELTED.. CONTACTED GM, HAVE A INCIDENT NUMBER. STATED THEY'LL SPEAK WITH DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO SEE IF THEYLL COVER A PORTION OF REPAIR. *TR
Steering, Nov 19, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTIFICATION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE STEERING ABILITY SEIZED. NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Seats, Nov 18, 2014
THE DRIVER SEAT WELDS HAVE BROKEN MAKING THE SEAT UNSAFE. *TR
Steering, Nov 17, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED INTERMITTENTLY ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER DUE TO BEING TOO LOOSE OR TIGHT. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INDICATED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E044000 (STEERING) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,233. UPDATED 01/12/15*LJ
Steering, Power train, Electrical system, Nov 17, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING), AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V224000 (POWER TRAIN). HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 14, 2014
FOR THE PAST 4-5 MONTHS, EVERY TIME WE FILL UP WITH GAS AND THEN START THE CAR, THE FUEL GAUGE JUMPS UP TO FULL, STAYS THERE FOR A FEW MILES, THEN DROPS TO EMPTY AND LOW FUEL MESSAGE COMES ON. THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP ALSO COMES ON AND STAYS ON. AFTER ABOUT 20-30 MILES, THE FUEL GAUGE GOES BACK TO FULL AND AT THE POINT, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES OFF. THIS DOESN'T ALWAYS HAPPEN. SOMETIMES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON UNTIL THE NEXT FILL-UP, THEN THE SAME THING HAPPENS ALL OVER AGAIN.
Electrical system, Nov 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEIZE. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE IGNITION WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. UPDATED 12/22/14*LJ
Structure, Nov 10, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR BECAME INOPERABLE AND FAILED TO OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,500.
Steering, Power train, Visibility, Nov 6, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL FAILURES AFTER THE REPAIR. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, THE WINDOWS DID NOT OPEN OR CLOSE, AND THE VEHICLE JERKED WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN CHANGING GEARS INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,600.
Steering, Power train, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Nov 6, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING), AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V224000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED WERE UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER THE RECALLS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO INFORM WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DELAY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Oct 31, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME LODGED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO LOCK THE VEHICLE AND HAD TO LEAVE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,500.
Electrical system, Oct 31, 2014
CHIP IN IGNITION CYLINDER CASE BAD NOT READING THE KEY TIMES -LICENSED MECHANIC HAD TO TAKE APART THE DASH BOARD REMOVE AND REPLACE THE IGNITION CYLINDER CASE-USED THE SAME IGNITION SWITCH AND THE SAME KEY. CAR HAD A SECURITY CODE REPLACED THE CAE-CLEARED THE CODE CAR OKAY NOW. CUSTOMER ASK FOR THE PART, COULD NOT UNDERSTAND WHY HER AMERICAN MADE CAR HAD A PART MADE IN MEXICO, SHE REQUESTED THE PART . IT WAS ON OR ABOUT 6/11/2014 I DID NOT GET THE CAR IN UNTIL 6/13/2014 MY SISTER AND MY NEPHEW HAD TO PUSH THE CAR INTO A SAFE PLACE I AM A DIABETIC WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE WITH A PROSTHETIC DEVICE. I REPORTED IT TO GENERAL MOTORS SERVICE REFERRAL [XXX] EMPLOYEE WENDY AND GAVE HER A PHOTO OF THE PART, THEY DID A RECALL ON MY KEYS, THAT WAS NOT THE PROBLEM I WAS HAVING. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Power train, Oct 30, 2014
IT HAS BEEN OVER 5 MONTHS SINCE RECALL, AND GM HAS STILL NOT COME UP WITH THE REPLACEMENT PARTS. THIS DELAY APPEARS TO BE INTENTIONAL. CAN NHTSA DO ANYTHING TO SPEED UP THIS PROCESS? *TR
Steering, Oct 29, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AS THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUMED TO NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000.
Steering, Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Oct 28, 2014, crash
MY DAUGHTER-IN-LAW WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE TO WORK, LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR, WENT OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A TREE. HER BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE AND SHE LOST POWER IN THE STEERING FORCING HER TO GO OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A TREE. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE BUT IT IS NOT DRIVABLE, I STILL HAVE THE VEHICLE AT MY HOUSE. *TR
Air bags, Oct 28, 2014
"SERVICE AIR BAG" WARNING MESSAGE ON RADIO CONSOLE: 2 CHIMES, AND TEXT: "SERVICE AIR BAG" PROBLEM OCCURS APPROX. 50% OF TIME. USUALLY OCCURS A FEW MINUTES AFTER STARTING AND DRIVING AND ALSO USUALLY OCCURS ONLY ONCE PER DRIVE CYCLE. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Oct 27, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.