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, Suspension, Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, May 5, 2010
I HAVE A 2005 CHEVY MALIBU, BOUGHT BRAND NEW, I'VE HAD PROBLEMS FROM THE START WITH THIS CAR. THE RACK & PINION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE HUB BEARINGS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE REAR STABILIZER BAR NEEDS REPLACING. I HAVE A GAS CAP ISSUE, NOW TO TOP IT ALL OFF, I'VE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WHERE I AM DRIVING AND I START TO ACCELERATE AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP, I HAVE BEEN ON THE FREEWAY SEVERAL TIMES WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION, GM WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT THIS. THEY KNOW THAT THE 2005 MALIBU IS A DANGEROUS CAR BUT WILL NOT RECALL AT ALL. *TR
Steering, May 4, 2010
MADE A "PIT STOP" ON WAY TO WORK MY CAR MADE A SOUND ALERT AND "POWER STEERING" CAME ON OVER MY RADIO MESSAGE WINDOW. 2 WEEKS AGO STEERING FELT LOOSE TURNING LEFT BUT A LITTLE STIFF TURNING RIGHT BUT AFTER A FEW DAYS IT WAS FINE. THIS MORNING IT HAPPENED AGAIN BUT TODAY WAS THE ONLY DAY OF THE ALERT SOUND AND MESSAGE. FOUND IT COULD BE THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING COLUMN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED COST ($600 - $1500). POWER STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR / CONTROL MODULE / STEERING RACK / FAILING SENSOR IN STEERING COLUMN / VOLTAGE PROBLEM BETWEEN THE ALTERNATOR & IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY. I HAVE PRINTED OUT 11 PAGES OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS AND NOTICED THE CHEVY COBALT & OTHER CHEVY MODELS HAD OR ARE HAVING A RECALL FOR THE SAME COMPLAINTS AS THE CHEVY MALIBU BUT THE MALIBU IS NOT ONE OF THEM. THIS PROBLEM CAN CAUSE COMPLETE STEERING FAILURE OR JUST VERY HARD STEERING (UNPREDICTED) & CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTS. I'M STILL WAITING TO FIND OUT WHICH EXPENSIVE REPAIR MINE WILL BE. I DID FIND THAT IF MY VIN IS BETWEEN 5F100001 - 5F250216 THAT I NEED TO CALL CHEVY IF MY MILEAGE IS UNDER 70,000 & THEY COVER THE COST OF REPAIR. I DON'T HAVE MY VIN AS MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP NOW. *TR
Air bags, May 3, 2010
WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 MALIBU LS 3.5 V6 THE AIR BAG LIGHT WENT ON AND STAYED ON CHEVROLET SAYS IT IS THE RT FRT SIDE DEPLOYMENT MODULE PN 25921017 THIS SAME CAR HAD 4 BODY CONTROL MODULES CHANGED. *TR
Steering, May 2, 2010
OVER A PERIOD OF ABOUT 6 WEEKS, OUR 2005 CHEVY MALIBU FIRST START TO DISPLAY A POWER STEERING FLUID LOW MESSAGE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL (ON DIGITAL TEXT READOUT). THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE A FLUID RESERVOIR, IT USED ELECTRONIC ASSIST ON THE POWER STEERING. INITIAL, NO NOTICEABLE ISSUES WERE DETECTED WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. ONE DAY THIS DISPLAY STARTED TO OCCUR ABOUT EVERY 30 SECONDS, WITH A BEEPING AUDIT ALERT. OUR DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE THAT AFTERNOON, AND WHEN TURNING A CORNER THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE. THIS WAS IN TOWN AT LOW SPEEDS, SHE WAS ABLE TO RECOVER FROM THE INCIDENT WITH NO ACCIDENT OR DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP, KEYS CHEVROLET FOR REPAIRS. REPAIR ORDER STATES "TESTED AND FOUND FAILED STEERING COLUMN MOTOR". THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED AT ABOUT 39.000 MILES, AND WAS ABOUT 125 MILES OUT OF A GM CERTIFIED 12 MO / 12,000 MILE WARRANTY. GM DID NOT COVER THE REPAIR, PAID BILL FOR TOTAL OF $660.05 FROM OUR OEN FUNDS. IN AN INTERNET REVIEW, THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH OWNERS OF THIS YEAR AND MODEL, AND SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED DAMAGE AFTER CRASHING INTO GUARDRAILS, ETC. WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURS. *TR
Steering, Apr 30, 2010
THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN. THE POWER STEERING NOTIFICATION WENT ON THE DASH AND THE CHIME CAME ON. THE POWER STEERING IS REALLY HARD TO TURN, AND I MEAN HARD. THE CAR IS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD AS WELL. ITS A 2005 CHEVY MALIBU. *TR
Suspension, Apr 28, 2010
2005 MALIBU MAXX HATCHBACK / V6 / AT 30,000 MILES ON ODOMETER STEERING PROBLEMS INTERMITTENT FOR A MONTH, MECHANIC COULD FIND NO CODE WHEN I TOOK IT TO HIM AND HE DROVE TO CONFIRM WITH POWER STEERING HAVING FAILED - DEALER KNEW RIGHT AWAY AND REPLACED THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN ALTHOUGH NO FAILED PARTS WERE PROVIDED TO ME - POWER STEERING STILL SEEMS WEAK AT TIMES OF LOW RPM - NOW AT 32,000 MILES BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS NEED REPLACING - THEY ARE A SEALED UNIT WITH NO GREASE FITTINGS. TOYOTA ISN'T THE ONLY MANUFACTURE WITH SAFETY PROBLEMS. *TR
Steering, Apr 28, 2010
I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS TO PICK UP GRANDCHILDREN AT SCHOOL WHEN THE DASH POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. I PARKED THE CAR AND WALKED TO GET THE CHILDREN. RETRIEVING THE VEHICLE AFTERWARDS, THEN STARTED, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WAS OFF. AT TIMES THE CAR HAS BEEN HARD TO TURN TO THE LEFT. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME IT NEEDS A NEW $1200 POWER STEERING UNIT TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE INTERNET IS FULL OF SIMILAR STORIES. FOURTEEN ACCIDENTS THUS FAR ATTRIBUTED TO THIS. IT'S TIME TO HAVE A RECALL. *TR
Steering, Exterior lighting, Apr 25, 2010
LOST POWER STEERING WHILE GOING THROUGH ROUND ABOUT, WAS EMPTY AT THE TIME THANKFULLY. HAS HAPPENED 3 PREVIOUS TIMES ALL AT SLOW SPEEDS. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND TURN THE CAR OFF AND START IT TO GET POWER STEERING BACK. THE SIGNAL LIGHTS ARE CONSTANTLY BURNING OUT, HAVE REPLACED THE BULBS 6 TIMES IN 3 YEARS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Apr 23, 2010
I OWN A 05 PRE-OWNED CHEVY MALIBU THAT WAS IN PRESTINE CONDITION WHEN BUYING. AFTER HAVING FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS THE FUEL GAUGE STARTED ACTING ERRATICALLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON AS A CAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. I WAS TOLD IT WILL COST ME $800 TO FIX THE ISSUE. ALSO THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT HAS GONE OUT DUE TO A FAULTY PART (TOLD BY A MECHANIC). I GOOGLED THIS ISSUE AND SO MANY OTHER PURCHASERS OF THE SAME VEHICLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING AND THE FUEL GAUGE. THIS IS NOT RIGHT AND GM HAS TO KNOW THAT THESE PARTS ARE FAULTY. I AM A WORKING MOTHER OF 3 WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE THIS FIXED AND BECAUSE OF THIS I CANNOT RENEW BY TAGS ON MY CAR DUE TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEING ON. *TR
Steering, Apr 22, 2010
I OWN A 2005 MALIBU MAXX LS. I WAS ATTEMPTING TO LEAVE WORK AND PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE. A MESSAGE POPPED UP THAT SAID POWER STEERING. MY STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT MOVE IN EITHER DIRECTION. I WAS STRANDED AT WORK, FORTY MILES FROM HOME. LATER THAT EVENING I WENT ATTEMPT TO RETRIEVE MY CAR AND IT WAS FINE. NO MESSAGE, NO ISSUE. I HAVE HAD THIS MESSAGE POP UP BRIEFLY BEFORE, BUT DISAPPEARS AFTER A BLOCK OR TWO. I TOOK IT TO A SHOP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT IS MOST LIKELY A LOOSE WIRE. THE PROBLEM IS, NO CODES ARE FOUND AND I WOULD BE SPENDING MONEY TO ATTEMPT A REPAIR WITHOUT REALLY KNOWING WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. I AM A SINGLE MOM. I DO NOT HAVE MONEY LYING AROUND TO HOPEFULLY FIX A PROBLEM THEY ARE NOT SURE OF. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN RESOLVED BY GM. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 19, 2010
I HAVE A 2005 CHEVY MALIBU CLASSIC. I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN DECEMBER OF 2006. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPLACED EVERY SIX MONTHS SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR. MY MECHANIC ADVISED ME TO PURCHASE LIFE TIME BRAKES FROM AUTO ZONE AND SWAP THEM OUT EVERY SIX MONTHS...I AM A SINGLE MOTHER WHO DOES A LOT OF DRIVING AND CANNOT AFFORD TO CHANGE MY BRAKES EVER SIX MONTHS. PLEASE ADVISE. *TR
Steering, Apr 17, 2010
MY 2005 MALIBU LOSES POWERSTEERING WHILE DRIVING OR TURNING. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Apr 14, 2010
I HAVE READ ALOT OF REVIEWS ON CUSTOMERS THAT ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THERE CHEVY MALIBU'S FROM 2004-2008. THE MAIN COMPLAINT IS THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKING UP WITH OUT WARNING. I EXPERIENCED THAT MYSELF AND LUCKILY I WAS DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED. MY STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AFTER THE CAR HAS STOPPED AND THREATENS TO LOCK UP AGAIN. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON CARS FROM THOSE YEARS. *TR
Steering, Apr 13, 2010
MY POWER STEERING RANDOMLY GOES OUT ON MY CAR. I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND RESTART MY CAR TO RESET THE POWER STEERING. SOMETIMES IT LAST 10 MINUTES, SOMETIMES IT LASTS 1 MONTH. WHY DON'T THEY RECALL THIS PART WITH ALL THE PROBLEMS OWNERS ARE HAVING WITH POWER STEERING ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL? *TR
Steering, Apr 13, 2010
MY 2005 MALIBU MAXX I JUST HAD TO GET THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FIXED AGAIN. AFTER ABOUT EVERY 10,000 TO 15,000 MILES WE HAVE TO DO THIS. AND ALSO MY POWER STEERING KEEPS GOING OUT AND WHEN THE CAR IS SHUT OFF IT RESETS ITSELF BUT CAN'T STEER THE VEHICLE WHEN IT HAPPENS. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 5 TIMES NOW. *TR
Steering, Apr 13, 2010
I OWN A 2005 CHEVY MALIBU MAXX. WHEN I WAS DRIVING IT TO WORK THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. SHORTLY AFTER THAT MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP SO I COULDN'T FREELY MOVE IT LIKE I WANTED TO. MIND YOU I WAS ON THE EXPRESSWAY SO WHEN IT LOCKED UP I WAS TERRIFIED. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WILL RESET ITSELF BUT THE MESSAGE STILL COMES ON. SOMETIME MY WHEEL LOCKS UP AND SOMETIME ITS TOO LOOSE. PLEASE CONSIDER ABOUT RECALLING THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE I WAS FORTUNATE WITH MY LIFE, MAYBE NEXT TIME I WONT HAVE THE SAME LUXURY. I KNOW THERE'S MANY OTHER PEOPLE WITH THIS PROBLEM AND THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR
Seats, Apr 12, 2010
MY DRIVERSEAT IS LOOSE AND ROCKS FROM BROKEN WELDS IN THE FOUNDATION/SUPPORT BARS. *TR
Steering, Apr 12, 2010
MY ELECTRIC POWER STEERING GOES IN AND OUT WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Exterior lighting, Apr 12, 2010
TURN SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING FOR SEVERAL WEEKS THAN BEGAN WORKING AGAIN. I'M REPLACING TURN SIGNAL BULBS EVERY YEAR. THE BULB WORKS INFREQUENTLY. *TR
Steering, Apr 9, 2010
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 60 AND 65MPH WHEN MY POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. THERE WAS AN ALERT READING "POWER STEERING" BUT NO SERVICE ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON. I STEERED THE CAR OFF THE HIGHWAY WITH MUCH EFFORT AND TURNED IT OFF. I LOOKED AT MY OWNER'S MANUAL AND DECIDED THAT I WOULD TRY TO TURN THE CAR ON AGAIN AND SEE WHAT WOULD HAPPEN. THE STEERING WAS RESTORED AND THE PROBLEM DID NOT RETURN ON MY DRIVE HOME. FOR THE TIME THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS NOT WORKING IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND I WAS WORRIED ABOUT BEING ABLE TO CONTROL IT. I HAD MY THREE YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN THE BACK AND I AM NOW WORRIED ABOUT THAT HAPPENING AGAIN. *TR
Steering, Apr 8, 2010
LOST OF POWER STEERING, VARIES SPEEDS. NO CONTROL OF CAR. *TR
Exterior lighting, Apr 8, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE TURN SIGNALS OVERHEATED AND BURNED, CAUSING THE PLASTIC AROUND THE BULB TO MELT. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALERSHIP BUT WAS INFORMED THAT HE WOULD BE CHARGED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 55,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000.
Steering, Apr 8, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. HE HAD TO USE EXTREME FORCE TO TURN THE WHEEL. HE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED EIGHT TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FIRST FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 95,000. UPDATED 5/24/10 *CN UPDATED 06/18/10.*JB
Exterior lighting, Apr 8, 2010
2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU HEADLIGHTS GET TOO HOT AND HAVE MELTED WITH A HOLE IN THE ORANGE PLASTIC. THIS CAUSES THE BULBS TO BURN OUT FREQUENTLY. THE PROBLEM DIDN'T HAPPEN ORIGINALLY, BUT HAS STARTED HAPPENING WITHIN THE PAST 9-12 MONTHS. WE HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP TODAY TO SEE ABOUT REPLACING THE HEADLIGHTS. I HAVE READ ON THE INTERNET THAT OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT THERE IS NOT YET A RECALL. THE HEAT OF THE HEADLIGHTS BURNING OUT THE PLASTIC IS A MAJOR CONCERN TO ME. *TR
Steering, Apr 7, 2010
I PURCHASED MY CHEVROLET MALIBU 2005 NEW MODEL IN FEB. OF 2009 AND SHORTLY AFTER, I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY POWER STEERING UNIT IN MY CAR. I HAVE A VERY YOUNG CHILD AND THAT IS NOT SAFE. MY HUSBAND WAS LOOKING ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING UNIT FOR MY VEHICLE. I CALLED CHEVY, AND THEY TOLD ME THAT MY CAR WASN'T ONE OF THE ONES THAT HAD THE RECALL...THEN WHY AM I HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY POWER STEERING? IF YOU CAN HELP ME THAT WOULD BE VERY MUCH APPRECIATED. *TR