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, Sep 25, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,151.
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Sep 25, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V224000 (POWER TRAIN), NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING), AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Sep 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME LODGED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND FAILED TO TURN INTO THE ON POSITION. THE ANTI-THEFT SENSOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH AND RESET THE PASS LOCK SENSOR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Electrical system, Engine, Sep 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER FORTY FIVE MINUTES. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWELVE TIMES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
Seats, Sep 23, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT WELDING FAILED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE SEAT TO LEAN TO THE RIGHT AND BECOME WOBBLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVER SEAT WAS NO LONGER ADJUSTABLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRACKING UNDERNEATH THE SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. UPDATED 10/30/14*LJ UPDATED 4/27/2015 *JS
Exterior lighting, Structure, Service brakes, Sep 22, 2014
I GOT AN IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL MESSAGE IN THE MAIL. SO I NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AND I WANT TO DO IT ONLINE. THE REASON FOR BEING RECALLED SHOULD BE IN YOUR RECORDS. *TR
Air bags, Engine, Sep 22, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH ROLLED OVER THREE TIMES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND TWO PASSENGERS SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 12/9/14*CN THE CONSUMER DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTIFICATION. UPDATED 06/1/2015 *JS
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Sep 22, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 141V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Other or unspecified, Sep 22, 2014
THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE MAY FRACTURE AT ANY TIME. NO REMEDY AVAILABLE. NO PARTS AVAILABLE. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY WITH MY 2 YEAR OLD. THE US NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT PROVIDES THAT EACH VEHICLE THAT IS SUBJECT TO A RECALL OF THIS TYPE MUST BE ADEQUATELY REPAIRED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AFTER THE CUSTOMER HAS TENDERED IT FOR REPAIR. A FAILURE TO REPAIR WITHIN SIXTY DAYS AFTER TENDER OF A VEHICLE IS PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF FAILURE TO REPAIR WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME. IF THE CONDITION IS NOT ADEQUATELY REPAIRED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, THE CUSTOMER MAY BE ENTITLED TO AN IDENTICAL OR REASONABLY EQUIVALENT VEHICLE AT NO CHARGE OR TO A REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE LESS A REASONABLE ALLOWANCE FOR DEPRECIATION. TO AVOID HAVING TO PROVIDE THESE BURDENSOME REMEDIES, EVERY EFFORT MUST BE MADE TO PROMPTLY SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH EACH CUSTOMER AND TO REPAIR THEIR VEHICLE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. IN THE RECALL NOTIFICATION LETTERS, CUSTOMERS ARE TOLD HOW TO CONTACT THE US NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION IF THE RECALL IS NOT COMPLETED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME. RECALL IN MAY, NO FIX STILL IN SEPTEMBER?? THAT IS NOT A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. *TR
Steering, Sep 19, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BATTERY CABLE NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V153000 (STEERING) AND 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 146,000.
Steering, Sep 18, 2014
STEERING WAS CLUNKING AND MAKING OTHER NOISES THAT MADE ME QUESTION MY SAFETY. TOOK TO DEALER AND HAD THE REPAIR DONE UNDER EXTENDED 10 YEAR/150,000 MILE WARRANTY WITH $49.50 AS MY DEDUCTIBLE. CAR IS NOW MAKING SAME NOISES 18 MONTHS LATER. AWAITING MY CHEVY DEALER TO GET STEERING PUMP IN STOCK SO AS TO GET REPAIRS DONE AND APPLY FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR INITIAL REPAIR DUE TO RECALL. *TR
Electrical system, Sep 18, 2014
VEHICLE WAS BURNING OUT FRONT AND REAR DIRECTIONAL LIGHT BULBS TO THE POINT I HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER LIGHT SOCKET THAT MELTED FROM INTENSE HEAT AND THE FRONT PASSENGER HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. FOUR MONTHS LATER, I HAD TO REPAIR/REPLACE BULBS IN THE SAME LOCATION. *TR
Steering, Service brakes, Sep 16, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE AND SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES THAT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Steering, Sep 12, 2014
I WAS SPEEDING TRYING TO GET ON PALMETTO EXPRESSWAY WHEN I SUDDENLY NOTICED THAT I COULD NOT MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL, SINCE THAT DATE MY DAD IS USING MY CAR WITH GREAT EFFORT, AND HAD TRIED TO FIX IT, BUT THERE ARE NO PARTS NOWHERE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. WHAT MUST I DO? MY CAR IS ALSO INVOLVED IN RECALL 13036. *TR
Service brakes, Engine, Sep 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, IT JERKED VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO EXERT FORCE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO KEEP THE VEHICLE AT A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Steering, Power train, Electrical system, Sep 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT FAILURE WITH THE CONNECTION OF THE FUSE BOX AND THE CONNECTING SCREWS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPLACED THE SCREWS AND THE FUSE BOX. THE CONTACT ALSO EXPERIENCED A FAILURE WITH THE POWER STEERING. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TIGHT AND THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED EXTREME DIFFICULTY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN. THE REMEDY CORRECTED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD BEEN WAITING FOR MONTHS TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND 14V224000 (POWER TRAIN). THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE IDLED HIGH AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO CHANGE GEARS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000. UPDATED 11/14/14*CN UPDATED 8/11/2015*JS
Steering, Electrical system, Sep 5, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ENTIRE DOOR LOCKS INDEPENDENTLY LOCKED AND UNLOCKED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED MULTIPLE NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WAS NOT AVAILABLE, AND THERE WAS NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,182.
Steering, Power train, Electrical system, Sep 5, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL , EXTERIOR LIGHTING , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC AND VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING), AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V224000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT DID NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE.
Exterior lighting, Sep 5, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT COVERS BECAME FOGGY CAUSING VISIBILITY AT NIGHT TO BECOME DIFFICULT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE HEAD LIGHT COVERS WERE REPLACED. THE REPLACED HEADLIGHT COVERS BECAME FOGGY AFTER SOME TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Steering, Sep 5, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MALIBU MAXX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE ALSO STARTED TO MAKE A JERKING MOTION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Sep 3, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V224000 (POWER TRAIN). 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 NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Service brakes, Sep 3, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). 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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Steering, Power train, Service brakes, Sep 3, 2014
MY NAME IS [XXX]. I AM SUBMITTING THIS COMPLAINT ON BEHALF OF A CLOSE FAMILY MEMBER,[XXX] IS 90 YEARS WITH NO ACCESS TO A COMPUTER. HE RESIDES AT [XXX], AND OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. [XXX] RECEIVED THREE SAFETY RECALL NOTICES THAT ARE SUMMARIZED BELOW: JUNE 2014 - FIRST RECALL NOTICE STATED: YOUR VEHICLE, EQUIPPED WITH EPS MAY EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST THAT COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING. STEERING CONTROL CAN BE MAINTAINED, AS THE VEHICLE WILL REVERT TO A MANUAL STEERING MODE, BUT WOULD REQUIRE GREATER DRIVER EFFORT AT LOW VEHICLE SPEEDS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH. JULY 2014 - SECOND RECALL NOTICE STATED: TRACTION CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ECS), AND PANIC BRAKING ASSIST FEATURES, IF EQUIPPED, MAY BE DISABLED. SERVICE ESC AND/OR TRACTION CONTROL TELL-TALES LIGHTS MAY ILLUMINATE WITH THIS CONDITION. THESE CONDITIONS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. JULY 2014 - THIRD RECALL NOTICE STATED: YOUR VEHICLE HAS A CONDITION IN WHICH THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE MAY FRACTURE AT ANY TIME. IF THE DRIVER CANNOT PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK, AND EXISTS THE VEHICLE WITHOUT APPLYING THE PARK BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITH PRIOR WARNING. [XXX] CONTACTED THE LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP IN JUNE 2014. THE LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP IS: KELLER CHEVROLET ([XXX]),. RESOLUTION: [XXX] FEELS THAT WHILE HE IS WAITING FOR GM TO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR HIS 2005 MALIBU, THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP SHOULD PROVIDE HIM WITH A SAFE LOANER VEHICLE AS HIS EXISTING 2005 MALIBU. [XXX] CAN BE REACHED AT: [XXX] THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION IN THIS MATTER. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 31, 2014
GAS TANK FULL, YET THE GAS GAGE SAYS EMPTY AND THE BELL RINNGS OFR LOW GAS. *TR
Steering, Aug 29, 2014
WHILE DRIVING ALONG, STEERING TIGHTENS UP, CAN BARELY STEER OR KEEP IN ROAD. NO WARNING! ALSO, STEERING WHEEL WILL START TO GYRATE BY ITSELF, MOVING ON ITS OWN. *TR