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, Oct 23, 2014
MY CAR HAS BEEN STALLING OUT RANDOMLY USUALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS HAS DONE THIS ABOUT 5 TIMES IN TWO WEEKS I JUST HAD MY RECALL DONE BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS VERY DANGEROUS MECHANIC SEEM TO THINK ITS MY IGNITION SWITCH NOT JUST THE KEYS AND COVER GM DID ON RECALL I'M WONDERING IF OTHER COMPLAINTS HAVE COME IN AND WHAT SHOULD I DO. I THOUGHT THIS IS WHY THEY RECALLED THE CARS FOR STALLING OUT, NO STEERING, BRAKES ETC. *TR
Steering, Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Electrical system, Oct 22, 2014
LETTER FROM SENATOR WARNER ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE 2005 MALIBU RECALLS (ATTN: SHANE CLEM). *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED EACH TIME HE CALLED THE DEALER, TO INQUIRE ABOUT GETTING THE RECALL ISSUES RECTIFIED, HE WAS INFORMED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. ALSO, THE EMISSION CONTROL VALVE HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Air bags, Oct 20, 2014
THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN PERSISTENT SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. THE AIR BAG LIGHT JUST CAME ON AT RANDOM AND THEN WENT OFF AFTER BEING RESET. AFTER A WHILE, I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THEY SAID THE CLOCK SPRING WAS BROKE. HOW? I DO NOT KNOW. I HAVE JUST DEALT WITH IT SINCE ALL OF THE ELECTRONICS HAVE BEEN WORKING. ANOTHER ALMOST 500 DOLLAR REPAIR TO A CAR THAT'S VALUE IS NOT WORTH TRADING IN AT THIS POINT. IT HAS BEEN A GREAT AND RELIABLE CAR OTHERWISE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 20, 2014
THERE IS A CRACK/LEAK IN THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. THIS IS THE SECOND ONE TO BE REPLACED ON THIS CAR. THE FIRST WAS ABOUT A YEAR AFTER PURCHASE (2006) AND THE NEWEST PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AROUND THE FIRST OF THIS YEAR (2014). I TOOK IT TO A COUPLE OF MECHANICS AND THE ENTIRE UNIT WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE UNIT IS AROUND 500 PLUS LABOR AND TOTALS ABOUT 1000 DOLLARS. THIS IS ON THE SHORT LIST OF PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS CAR, EVEN THOUGH IT HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND TAKEN CARE OF. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY MAJOR ISSUES AS OTHERS HAVE, BUT THIS PARTICULAR ONE CONCERNS ME QUITE A BIT. *TR
Steering, Oct 20, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CHIME ALARM ACTIVATED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AS THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE OFF THE ROAD AND DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. DURING THE INCIDENT, THE DRIVER SUFFERED A BRUISED LEFT SHOULDER AND LEFT RIBS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUFFERED A DISLOCATED RIGHT SHOULDER AND NECK INJURY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. UPDATED 12/17/14*LJ UPDATED 06/2/2015 *JS
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Oct 17, 2014, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. AFTER EXAMINING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE BURNING ODOR WAS COMING FROM THE HEAD LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEAD LIGHT WIRE HARNESS WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Electrical system, Oct 16, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT WAS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000.
Electrical system, Oct 16, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Engine, Oct 15, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A DITCH. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED CUTS AND BRUISING WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. UPDATED 11/24/14*LJ UPDATED 10/1/2015*JS
Steering, Oct 15, 2014
MY CAR IS A PART OF THE CHEVY RECALL THAT EFFECTS THE POWER STEERING ON THE CAR. MY CAR WILL COMPLETELY PULL TO THE LEFT WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING AND THERE IS VIBRATION IN THE TIRES WHEN YOU HIT 45 MILES AND UP. WHEN YOU STOP AND LET GO OF THE WHEEL IT COMPLETELY TURNS THE WHEELS TO THE LEFT AND THE STEERING WHEEL DOES A 360? CIRCLE TWICE. I HAVE A 2 YEAR OLD AND A 4 MONTH OLD THAT I DRIVE AROUND IN THIS CAR. I HAVE BEEN SPEAKING WITH A LOCAL DEALERSHIP GALLES CHEVROLET AND THEY KEEP TELLING ME THERE WASN'T A FIX FOR A FEW MONTHS.. THEN I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A FIX BUT NO PARTS. NOW I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT I AM ON A LIST AND TO CALL BACK IN 10 DAYS TO SEE IF THE PARTS ARE IN. I CALLED YESTERDAY 10/14/14 AND THEY SAID THEY STILL DON'T HAVE THE PARTS. THIS IS THE ONLY VEHICLE MY FAMILY HAS TO DRIVE. THIS CAR IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE FOR ME AND MY CHILDREN AND THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. GM IS DRAGGING THEIR FEET ON THIS AND IT IS EXTREMELY UNACCEPTABLE. GOD FORBID THAT WE WERE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND SOMETHING HAPPENS TO MY CHILDREN OR MYSELF OR OTHERS. HOW CAN A COMPANY GET AWAY THIS? IT HAS BEEN MONTHS SINCE THEY ISSUED THE RECALL AND HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH A LAWYER ON THIS ISSUE AND WILL PURSUE FULL LEGAL ACTION IF NECESSARY. I ALSO HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TIRES ON MY CAR BECAUSE OF THE WEAR ON THEM FROM PULLING LEFT. *TR
Engine, Oct 15, 2014, crash
MY VEHICLE STALLED ON RAILROAD TRACKS I DID HAVE A HEAVY LOAD ON THE KEY CHAIN AND WHEN IT WOULD NOT MOVE I KEPT HITTING THE GAS PEDAL BUT IT WOULD NOT MOVE WHEN IN THE PROCESS OF RAISING MY LEG UP AND DOWN ON THE GAS PEDAL I HIT THE IGNITION SWITCH THE ENGINE FAILED I THEN PUT IT IN REVERSE AND NOTHING I SAID TO MYSELF I HAVE GOT TO GET OUT OF THIS CAR THE TRAIN IS GOING TO HIT SO I WAS ABLE TO UNLEASH MY SEATBELT AND OPEN THE DOOR THAT IS THE TIME WHEN THE UNION PACIFIC TRAIN HIT RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY DRIVER S FRONT DOOR I WAS THROWN 30 FEET FROM THE VEHICLE AND OF COURSE THE CAR WAS TOTALED. I WAS AIRLIFTED TO THE HOSPITAL WHEN THEY FINALLY FOUND ME IN A RICE FIELD. I ALMOST DIED FROM THIS ACCIDENT . I DID NOT RECEIVE A LETTER FROM GM STATING THE PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE THAT IT WOULD CUT THE ENGINE OFF AS I STATED BEFORE. IT TOOK ME 2 1/2 YEARS TO RECUPERATE. AND I STILL LIVE WITH PROBLEMS TO MY NECK AND SHOULDER. I HAD MY SPLEEN REMOVED ,CONTUSIONS TO MY HEAD ,WHICH TO THIS DAY I STUTTER, I ALSO HAD MY SPINE TWISTED, I SUFFER WITH THAT ALSO. ANYWAY I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL FROM A TOTAL STRANGER, LAST WEEK THE NEXT DAY I ENTERED MY VIN NUMBER ON THE GM WEBSITE AND IT IS A VEHICLE THAT IS ON THE RECALL LIST. *TR
Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages, Oct 14, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, ALL FOUR DOORS ON THE VEHICLE LOCKED AND UNLOCKED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE DETAILS OF THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000.
Engine, Oct 14, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Power train, Oct 11, 2014
THE KNOB YOU CHANGE GEARS WITH HAS A PIN IT AND THE PIN HAS BROKEN. IT GOT TO BE A PROBLEM WHEN I WHEN TO THE JUNK YARD TO BUY A KNOB ALL OF THEM WAS BROKEN IT IS VERY HARD TO FIND IN THE JUNK YARD . WILL YOU PLEASE HELP ME FIND ONE I AM 75 YEARS OLD AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO SOME TIME WHEN I TRY TO PUT THE CAR IN GEAR IT WILL NOT MOVE. ONE AUTO REPAIRMAN SAY I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE DRIVE CONSOLE. PLEASE HELP ME!!! *TR
Steering, Oct 11, 2014
AT THE STOP LIGHT THE STEERING LOCKED UP WITH ENGINE RUNNING AT STOP LIGHT. AFTER POLICE STOPPED TO HELP AND ANOTHER PASSER BY STOPPED TO HELP THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND THEN RESTARTED TO RESET CPU COMPUTER AND THEN THE STEERING WAS RETURNED ON AGAIN TO WORK FREE.. THIS CAR ALSO HAS THE STARTER RUN ON WHEN TRYING TO START THE ENGINE , SOLUTION IS TO PUSH ON GAS PEDAL WHEN TURNING THE KEY TO START AND LET ENGINE THEN TO START AND RUN. RECALL PARTS STILL ON ORDER AND I KEEP ASKING TO GET THIS FIXED BUT NO PARTS YET. WHAT'S NEXT WITH THIS CAR ,,, GM SHOULD BUY IT BACK. AND SCRAP IT. *TR
Seats, Oct 9, 2014
DRIVERS SEAT WELDING HAS SNAPPED UNDERNEATH CAUSING THE SEAT TO LEAN TO THE RIGHT AND BOUNCE UP AND DOWN. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Oct 8, 2014
THE IGNITION SWITCH TO START THE CAR IS DEFECTIVE. THE CYLINDER DOES NOT TURN WITH THE KEY AT THE FIRST TRY NOR THE SECOND TRY. *TR
Engine, Oct 6, 2014
MY 17 YEAR OLD SON WAS PRACTICING DRIVING ON A MAIN ROAD WHEN THE CAR STARTING GOING LESS THE 10MPH WHILE WE WERE DO A LITTLE OVER 45MPH. WE PUT ON OUR HAZARD LIGHTS AND SAT ON THE ROAD FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES I THEN GOT BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT AND DROVE TO THE NEAREST GAS STATION WHICH WAS LESS THAN A MILE AWAY AND CALLED AAA. NOT SURE IF I WILL HAVE MY NOW 18 YEAR DRIVE THE CAR TO BACK AND FORWARD TO COLLEGE BECAUSE I'M IN FEAR THAT IF THE CAR STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET SOMEONE MAY HIT HIM OR HE MAY GET OUT THE CAR AND GET HIT. SIGNED WORRIED PARENT. *TR
Electrical system, Oct 6, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED FOUR DAYS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED AND REPLACED. ALSO, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOW VOLTAGE CHARGE GOING THROUGH THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE IGNITION SWITCH TO SHORT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
Exterior lighting, Oct 4, 2014
FRONT TURN SIGNAL SOCKETS MELTED. *TR
Power train, Oct 2, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V224000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 1, 2014
FUEL LEAK FROM THE SENDING UNIT ABOVE THE FUEL TANK. *TR
Power train, Sep 30, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND LOST ACCELERATION. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
Air bags, Engine, Sep 30, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A WALL AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS AND MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL , EXTERIOR LIGHTING , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC , VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND BELIEVED THAT THE RECALL WAS RELATED TO THE CRASH. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Sep 30, 2014
THE VEHICLE IS UNDER RECALL FOR 145000 MILES OR LESS WE ONLY HAVE 112000 MILES ON THE CAR THE CHEVROLET DEALERS WILL NOT COMPLETE THE REPAIR UNTIL WE PAY. *TR WE ARE SENIORS ON A FIXED INCOME RETIRED WE OUR 2005 CHEVY MALIBU TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING WE TOOK THE IT IN FOR RECALLS ON TRANSMISSION, BRAKES, AND POWER STEERING THE CAR STILL TURNS OFF. WE TALKED TO THE REP WHO SAID ALL WILL BE FIXED WITH NO CHARGE, WE CALLED GM THEY REPORTED IT WILL BE FIXED WITH NO CHARGES, WE CALLED GM AND LEFT A MESSAGE. PRIOR TO THIS WE WERE TOLD WE HAVE TO PAY FOR ALL REPAIRS EVEN UNDER WARRANTY.