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, Jul 30, 2012
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN JUNE 2007 WHICH HAD A WARRANTY AND I PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM TRENOR MOTORS, URBANA, OHIO. IN OCTOBER OF 2007 I NOTICED A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE STEERING RACK. WITHIN A YEAR, APPROXIMATELY SEPTEMBER 2008 THE NOISE CAME BACK AND AGAIN THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE STEERING RACK. AFTER TWO MONTHS WENT BY THE NOISE RETURNED AND THEY SAID THAT THEY GOT A BAD STEERING RACK AND REPLACED IT AGAIN. APPROXIMATELY 9 MONTHS LATER IN 2009 THE NOISE RETURNED AND THEY SAID THAT THE A SLEEVE NEEDED TO BE LUBRICATED WHICH SEEM TO HELP HOWEVER, AROUND AUGUST OF 2010 THE NOISE RETURNED AND THE DEALER LUBRICATED IT AGAIN WHICH HELPED FOR ABOUT 9 MONTHS. IN MAY OF 2011 THE NOISE RETURNED SO WE CONTACTED THE DEALER AGAIN AND THEY TOLD US THAT WE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR ANY REPAIRS/REPLACEMENTS SINCE THE CAR IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY. *TR
Seats, Jul 20, 2012
THE DRIVERS SIDE POWER SEAT STARTED TO SAG ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT IS USED, THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE SEAT DOES NOT RAISE WHICH MAKES THE SEAT LEAN. FINALLY, THE SEAT NOW ROCKS FORWARD AND BACKWARD. IT APPEARS THAT THE FRAME OF THE SEAT HAS BROKEN. *TR
Exterior lighting, Jul 9, 2012, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH HEADLIGHTS STOPPED ILLUMINATING. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE HEADLIGHTS AND NOTICED THAT THE BULBS BURNED OUT AND MELTED THE HOUSING ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Exterior lighting, Jul 5, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TURN SIGNALS CONTINUED TO BURN OUT. THE CONTACT STATED THE TURN SIGNAL BULBS WOULD FAIL IMMEDIATELY AFTER THEY WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE TEST RESULTS SHOWED A DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT BOTH HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,987. UPDATED 9/13/12 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE LACK OF THE FRONT TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO WARN ONCOMING TRAFFIC, THAT HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TURNING AND COULD RESULT IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. UPDATED 09/20/12
Steering, Jul 3, 2012
OVER THE PAST YEAR MY 2005 MALIBU MAXX POWER STEERING HAS WITHOUT WARNING STOP WORKING. LUCKILY THIS HAS HAPPENED AT SPEED LESS THAN 30MPH AND I WAS ABLE TO SLOW AND STOP THE VEHICLE WITHOUT INCIDENCE. RECENTLY MY ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON WARNING POWER STEERING. THIS COULD BE A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION IF DRIVEN ON A HIGHWAY! *JS
Steering, Seats, Jun 27, 2012
THE DRIVERS SEAT FRAME BROKE AND I HAD TO REPLACE. ALSO THE CAR MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN STEERED. CURRENTLY TRYING TO GET THAT INTO THE DEALER BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN DOING IT FOR ALMOST A YEAR. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 6, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WOULD REFUEL THE FUEL TANK TO CAPACITY AND THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD PROVIDE AN INACCURATE READING OF EMPTY. THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD CHIME AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION BY A MECHANIC AND WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE AND PROVIDED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000.
Steering, May 22, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, A CHIME SOUNDED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AS THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IMMEDIATELY, THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE RECURRED FOUR TIMES. THE ENGINE WAS RESTARTED AND THE VEHICLE RESUMED AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THE POWER STEERING COLUMN AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTION. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000.
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, May 12, 2012
I WAS AT A STOP SIGN WENT TO PRESS GAS PEDAL TO TURN ONTO ROAD AND THE CAR JUST SHUT OFF NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON NOR DID IT SHOW ANY CODES. GOT OUT OF CAR POPPED TRUNK PULLED RELAY FUSE OUT PUT IT BACK IN AND IT CRANKED UP,THEN ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK,GOING ABOUT 25 MPH AND IT JUST SHUT DOWN AGAIN,I REPEATED PULLING OUT RELAY FUSE AND PUT IT BACK IN THEN WAITED A MINUTE THEN IT CRANKED AND I DROVE STRAIGHT HOME. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Exterior lighting, May 8, 2012
BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON WITH NO CONTACT WITH BRAKE PEDAL. WHEN PEDAL IS DEPRESSED THE BRAKE LIGHTS GO OFF. THIS HAS CAUSED NUMEROUS 'ROAD RAGE' INCIDENTS AND NEAR-MISS REAR-END COLLISIONS. *TR
Steering, Apr 26, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT WOULD STOP AND RESTART THE VEHICLE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE ALSO CORRECTED ITSELF ON A FEW OCCASIONS AND THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMAL AS THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Exterior lighting, Apr 25, 2012, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT BULBS MELTED AND THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES FILLED WITH SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR WARRANTIES ADDRESSING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD TO PURCHASE FOUR DIFFERENT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES AND PERFORM THE REPAIRS HIMSELF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Steering, Apr 20, 2012
THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY TIGHT FOR ABOUT 3 MINS. AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHED ON THE RADIO PANEL. WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOOSING UP IT WAS TOO LOOSE. THE NEXT DAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I WENT AND HAD A MECHANIC CHECK IT OUT AND HE SAID THAT IT WAS COMING UP AS AN ELECTRONIC STEERING FAILURE. *JS
Steering, Apr 18, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE TYPE OF REPAIRS THAT WERE NECESSARY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
Steering, Apr 16, 2012
DURING A FREEWAY EXIT DURING A DECELERATING 35MPH RIGHT TURN, THE POWER STEERING STOP OPERATING. CONTINUED ON HOME FOR 3 BLOCKS WITHOUT ANY POWER TO STEERING SYSTEM. NEXT DAY, SYSTEM WORK GOOD. SCARY ! ! GOOGLE PROBLEM FOR INFO AND FOUND A LOT OF PEOPLE HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH NO 'FIX' AVAILABLE. ANYWAY YOU COULD SHED SOME HELP OR INFORMATION ON THIS SCARY PROBLEM? *JS
Seats, Apr 11, 2012
DRIVERS SEAT BRACKET BROKE, DRIVER NOW SITS LOPSIDED. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Apr 9, 2012
I HAVE OWNED MY 2005 MALIBU MAXX FOR JUST OVER A YEAR AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL SOCKETS, BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES, THREE TIMES NOW DUE TO MELTED SOCKETS AND AMBER COVERS MELTING DOWN TO THE BULBS. EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE VENTED THEY DO NOT STAY COOL ENOUGH TO PREVENT SEVERE ELECTRICAL DAMAGE TO THE COMPONENTS. IN REPLACING THESE COMPONENTS I HAVE TO WAIT A WEEK UNTIL THE PARTS ARE SHIPPED OUT AND AM FORCED TO DRIVE WITH FAULTY EQUIPMENT. I AM UNABLE TO JUST REPLACE THE BULBS AND HAVE TO CONSTANTLY CHANGE THE BULBS OUT BEFORE THEY MELT TO THE SOCKETS. THIS IS A HUGE HAZARD AS THEY CAN GO OUT ON ME IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC PUTTING ME AT A GREATER RISK OF INJURY. PLEASE FORCE GM TO ISSUE AN ACTUAL RECALL ON THIS ISSUE AND NOT JUST SKATE FREE ON THE SERVICE BULLETIN THAT HAS BEEN ISSUED. THANK YOU, *TR
Suspension, Power train, Apr 9, 2012
AT 45000 MILES I NOTICED A POPPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END (PASSENGER SIDE) WHEN I MADE A LEFT TURN. I TOOK IT INTO MY MECHNIC AND HE SAID THE CV SHAFT WAS GOING OUT, BUT IT WOULD TAKE AWHILE BEFORE IT DID. IT DIDNT GET WORSE FOR AWHILE, NOW AT 62000, THE FRONT END HAS A HORRIBLE SHAKING, PULLS TO THE RIGHT SIDE, POPS ALL THE TIME AND THE TIRE ON THAT SIDE MAKES A WEIRD FLAPPING NOISE, IT ALMOST FEELS LIKE THE TIRE ITSELF IS OUT OF ROUND OR SOMETHING, AND IT IS WEARING SMOOTH ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE. I HAVE BEEN DOING SOME RESEARCH AND IT SEEMS OTHER MALIBU OWNERS ARE HAVING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS, IS THIS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE UNDER RECALL? IS GM AWARE OF THIS ISSUE? *TR
Seats, Apr 7, 2012
AS I WAS DRIVING MY MALIBU AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES PER HOUR AND NEGOTIATING A SLIGHT CURVE THE DRIVERS SEAT QUICKLY TILTED TO THE RIGHT AND BECAME UNHINGED. THE ENTIRE DRIVERS SEAT IS NOW NOT ATTACHED TO THE "FRAME" ON THE BOTTOM-WHICH I AM TOLD NEEDS TO BE "REWELDED". I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE ANYMORE. *TR
Steering, Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Mar 27, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED, FUEL WOULD NOT PUMP PROPERLY INTO THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED IMPROPER READINGS, AND THE SPEEDOMETER WAS INOPERATIVE. THE LOCAL MECHANIC REPAIRED THE FUEL SYSTEM. NEITHER THE DEALER, NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Steering, Mar 27, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD FAIL SPORADICALLY. THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD RESET INDEPENDENTLY ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 125,007 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 05/08/12*LJ
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Mar 20, 2012
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION ALREADY ON THIS CAR, AND IT STILL IS NOT RIGHT. THE POWER STEERING WILL BE GONE NO MATTER THE TEMPERATURE, BUT THEN COMES RIGHT BACK. THE BRAKES ARE ALWAYS GOING BAD ON IT, I HAVE REPLACED THEM SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN THE 25K MILES OF OWNING THE CAR. THE DRIVER SEAT LEANS TO THE LEFT AND DID NOT KNOW THIS WAS NOT NORMAL UNTIL AFTER READING REPORTS OF IT BEING A PROBLEM IN THIS CAR. *KB
Steering, Mar 19, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN ATTEMPTING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN AT LOW SPEEDS. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE STABILIZER BAR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 138,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000.
Exterior lighting, Mar 19, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BULBS HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 138,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.
Seats, Mar 17, 2012
I HAVE A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT MODEL WITH A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT WELD THAT HOLDS THE TOP SEAT FRAME TO THE LOWER SEAT FRAME. THE WELD THAT'S HOLDS THEM TOGETHER BROKE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPEN. THE SEAT ONLY HAS ONE WELD ON THE LOWER RIGHT BRAKET, BUT THE LEFT LOWER BRAKET HAS TWO WELDS ONE ON EACH SIDE. THIS PROBLEM HAPPEN AT 55,000 AND 88,000 MILES. I FEEL THAT THIS IS SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS ADDRESS. *TR