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, Jan 26, 2009
I DRIVE A 2005 MALIBU CLASSIC AND IT STALLED AT 40MPH FOR NO REASON. NO WARNING LIGHTS OR NOTHING. I DRIVE 12 TO 15 MILES AND AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF IT WILL NOT START AGAIN FOR AT LEAST ONE TO FOUR HOURS. I HAVE SPENT $400 DOLLARS ON REPAIRS AND THE PROBLEMS STILL EXIST. I WANT TO LIVE. OTHER DRIVER ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. I FOUND THIS INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET. WHAT CAN I DO. I AM STILL MAKING PAYMENTS ON T HES CAR AND I HAVE OWNED IT FOR ONE YEAR. PLEASE HELP. *TR
Electrical system, Jan 21, 2009
CAR WOULD NOT START. THOUGHT THE BATTERY WAS DEAD DUE TO THE COLD WEATHER, THOUGHT THE CARBURETOR WAS FLOODED. GOT A JUMP, CAR WOULDN'T START. WENT BACK OUT THE NEXT DAY, TRIED DE-ICER, TRIED TO JUMP IT, STILL WOULDN'T START. WENT BACK 2 DAYS LATER, TRIED TO JUMP IT, TRIED USING QUICKSTART, STILL WOULDN'T START. GOT IT TOWED THE NEXT DAY, THEY TOLD ME THE PASSLOCK SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM WAS ENABLED. PAID $453 FOR A NEW PASSLOCK SENSOR AND TOW. WENT ONLINE AND FOUND HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER PEOPLE W/ CHEVY MALIBUS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO APPARENTLY IS TURN THE KEY TO ON, HOLD IT THERE FOR 10 MINUTES OR UNTIL THEFT LIGHT GOES OFF, TURN THE KEY TO OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS. THEN THEY CAR WILL START. I HAD TO GET RIDES TO WORK, MISSED SEVERAL APPOINTMENTS THIS WEEKEND, ALL BECAUSE I DID NOT HAVE A VEHICLE. PAID $453 FOR A PROBLEM THAT COULD HAVE BEEN CORRECTED FOR FREE AND SHOULD NOT HAVE OCCURRED IN THE FIRST PLACE. *TR
Exterior lighting, Jan 21, 2009
ON A 2005 CHEVY MALIBU OUR BRAKE LIGHTS, ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, OFTEN WORK IN REVERSE. IN OTHER WORDS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON WHEN YOU AREN'T HITTING THE BRAKES, AND THEY ARE OFF WHEN YOU ARE HITTING THE BRAKES. THIS SEEMS TO POSE A SAFETY CONCERN SINCE VEHICLES BEHIND YOU DO NOT KNOW WHEN YOU ARE HITTING THE BRAKES. I AM REPORTING THIS BECAUSE I HAVE SEEN ON MANY FORUMS THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM SO THIS SHOULD BE A FACTORY RECALL INSTEAD OF SOMETHING WE HAVE TO PAY FOR TO GET IT FIXED. HERE ARE SOME LINKS THAT PROVE THIS PROBLEM ISN'T ISOLATED: HTTP://WWW.FIXYA.COM/CARS/T822542-BRAKE_LIGHTS_WONT_GO_OFF HTTP://WWW.2CARPROS.COM/FORUM/2005-CHEVY-MALIBU--BRAKE-LIGHTS-WILL-NOT-GO-OFF-VT181519.HTML HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/CHEVROLET/MALIBU/2004/LIGHTS/BRAKE_LIGHTS_BLINK_ON_BY_THEMSELVES.SHTML HTTP://WWW.CARDEALERCHECK.COM/FORUM/THREAD15599.HTML. *TR
Steering, Jan 19, 2009
KNOCKING OR BANGING SOUND IN THE FRONT END LED TO THE POWER STEERING RACK BEING REPLACED ON 11/17/06 AT 27M MILES ON MY 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE SAME HAPPENED AGAIN ON 12/05/08 AT 50M MILES. BOTH REPAIRS DONE BY THE DEALER. I REPORTED TO CHEVROLET THAT THE RACK FAILS APPROXIMATELY EVERY 25M MILES. *TR
Suspension, Jan 1, 2009
THE FRONT END SOUNDS LIKE IT IS GOING TO FALL OUT ALONG WITH FEELING A METAL CLANKING SOUND AT 18000 MILES. I TOOK THIS TO BLACK CHEVROLET IN NASHVILLE WHICH WAS NOT THE SALE DEALERSHIP BUT ONE I HAD BOUGHT A TRUCK WITH AND WAS USING THEIR SERVICE THEY STATED THAT A RECALL MIGHT BE COMING SOON ON THE PROBLEM AND IT WOULD NOT PRESENT A SAFETY CONCERN. THE CAR WAS MY FATHERS WHICH DIED IN 2006 AND MY MOTHER WAS PUT IN ASSISTED LIVING IN 2008 SO I JUST FOUND OUT THE PROBLEM PLEASE HELP. *TR
Steering, Dec 25, 2008
POWER STEERING FAILURES... HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN 2 WEEKS NOW. ONCE WHILE SITTING STILL, THE OTHER WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE! AFTER SEARCHING ONLINE, I'VE FOUND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN MALIBU'S. I THINK THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. I THOUGHT I WAS BUYING A RELIABLE CAR AND INSTEAD GOT A BIG BURDEN. BEING A SINGLE MOM, THESE HIGH REPAIR COSTS WILL CAUSE ME TO FALL BEHIND IN EITHER MY CAR PAYMENT OR MY HOUSE PAYMENT... AND BELIEVE ME I'D RATHER LIVE IN MY HOUSE THEN MY CAR. *TR
Steering, Dec 24, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX . WHEN DRIVING LOW SPEEDS RANGING FROM 0 TO 10MPH THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN. WHEN HE MADE A LEFT AND RIGHT TURN OR DROVE IN REVERSE THE NOISE WAS PRESENT. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED HIM TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO DIAGNOSIS THE FAILURE AND PERFORM A POSSIBLE REPAIR. AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED FOR THE END OF DECEMBER 2008. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Dec 15, 2008
ON GOING PROBLEM. WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE GAS IT MAINTAINS THE SPEED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL IS OFF. I HAVE TO BRAKE SEVERAL TIMES TO GET IT TO SLOW DOWN AND WHEN I'M FULLY BRAKED THE ENGINE SEEMS TO BE RACING. BY THE TIME I GET TO REPAIR SERVICE IT HAS STRAIGHTEN OUT AND SINCE IT ISN'T DOING IT THEY CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 15, 2008
DRIVING ALONG, ALL OF A SUDDEN NO POWER. THEN I HAD POWER AND THEN I DIDN'T. THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT. THIS CAR HAS ONLY 58,000 MILES ON IT. THE FUEL PUMP IS IN THE GAS TANK. THERE IS TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF FUEL PUMPS. ONE COST $263. AND THE OTHER $448. MINE WAS THE $263, BUT I ALL SO HAD TO PAY $200. FOR INSTALLATION. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Dec 15, 2008
MY 2005 MALIBU MAXX LT HAS HAD A RECURRING PROBLEM BESIDES THE "ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILURE" WHICH HAS SO FAR NOT FAILED AGAIN (DID TWICE ONCE WHEN BRAND NEW, AND AGAIN AT ABOUT 20,000 KM. VEHICLE HAS ONLY 45,000 KM ON IT NOW! WE LIVE IN WINNIPEG WHERE WINTER TEMPERATURES OFTEN ARE BELOW FREEZING FROM MID NOVEMBER TO MID APRIL. TODAY IT IS -25 C WITH WINDCHILL OF -44 C. EVERY WINTER WE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.....THE IGNITION KEY WILL NOT COME OUT OF ITS SLOT...TRY WIGGLING IT AND AT THE SAME TIME WIGGLING THE SHIFT LEVER IN PARK....SOMETIMES IT WORKS SOMETIMES NOT. THE GM DEALER (VICKARS COMMUNITY CHEVROLET) WHERE WE GO FOR SERVICE HAS TRIED TO FIX IT TWICE, BUT IT ALWAYS RECURS WHEN IT IS VERY COLD. WE HAVE HAD TO REMOVE THE "REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK AND LEAVE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AT TIMES. THIS IS NOT A GOOD THING IN THE CANADIAN CITY WITH THE HIGHEST CAR THEFT RATE! WE THINK IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE ANTI-THEFT PASS LOCK SYSTEM. BY THE WAY ALL CARS IN MANITOBA MUST HAVE AN APPROVED ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM TO BE INSURED OR REGISTERED. THE MANITOBA PUBLIC INSURANCE CORP. DOES APPROVE THE FACTORY SYSTEM ON THE MALIBU MAXX. IT IS JUST TOO FINICKY AND INCONVENIENT. BUT AT LEAST WE WERE NOT FORCED TO PUT IN A "THIRD PARTY" FOB WHICH MANY PEOPLE HAVE FOUND CAUSES ALL KINDS OF OTHER PROBLEMS ESPECIALLY WITH "COMMAND START" SYSTEMS (MALIBU HAS A FACTORY COMMAND START.) WONDER IF OTHERS HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEM?? *TR
Electrical system, Dec 12, 2008
TURN SIGNAL & 4-WAY FLASHER OPERATION, COMPLETE FAILURE, INTERMITTENT. HOT, COLD, KEY/ENGINE/HEADLAMPS ON/OFF. DRL REMAINS FUNCTIONAL. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 11, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX. FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS, THE CONTACT HEARD A HISSING NOISE EACH TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. ON A SEPARATE OCASSION, WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 65 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE AND REACH A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM PUMP FAILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 126,239.
Steering, Dec 1, 2008
CLUNK, KNOCK OR RATTLE NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING OR TURNING OVER BUMPS AT LOW SPEEDS. DEALER FIXED CLUNK. THE CLUNK CAME BACK. DEALER DID NOT MENTION WHAT PARTS WERE REPLACED OR FIXED. *TR
Steering, Nov 24, 2008
LEARNED OF A POWER STEERING SERVICE NOTICE AFTER THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE ENTERING TRAFFIC. GM AUTHORIZED THE REPAIR AND THE DEALER FAILED TO COMPLETELY REPAIR THE STEERING OR OTHER ISSUE THAT WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FAILED STEERING. THE DEALER DID NOT INFORM ME THAT THE CAR WAS NOT COMPLETELY REPAIRED. THE STEERING NOW ALTERNATES BETWEEN TOO MUCH PLAY OR PARTIAL FAILURE WHEN TURNING. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT GM DID NOT WANT TO COMPLETELY REPAIR THE POWER STEERING. THE STEERING IS WORSE SINCE THE REPAIR. AT LEAST BEFORE I ONLY LOST IT TWICE BUT WHEN IT WORKED IT WORKED FINE. NOW I PARTIALLY LOSE STEERING EVERY LEFT HAND TURN AND RIGHT TURNS ALTERNATE WITH A REAL LOT OF PLAY AND ALMOST NORMAL. DRIVING STRAIGHT THE CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT. *TR
Exterior lighting, Nov 18, 2008, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. HE NOTICED A V-SHAPED BURNT PATTERN IN THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH AGO, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT FAILED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 102,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.
Steering, Nov 17, 2008
POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE TURNING LEFT INTO TRAFFIC. THE LED READ OUT SAID "POWER STEERING". TURNED CAR OFF. SEARCHED INTERNET AND FOUND A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THE CAR #07126. CALLED GM AND ASKED WHY I WASN'T INFORMED OF THIS BULLETIN SINCE I COMPLAINED OF SIMILAR BUT LESS INTENSE OCCURRENCES SINCE PURCHASE. *TR
Steering, Nov 8, 2008
POWER STEERING WENT OUT, I COULD BARELY TURN THE WHEEL. STERRING COLUMN WILL COST ME ALMOST SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS TO FIX. *TR
Steering, Oct 16, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX. WHENEVER THE CONTACT TURNS THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION, HE HEARS A CLUNKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 40,050.
Steering, Suspension, Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 16, 2008
I OWN A 2005 MALIBU MAXX AND AFTER ONE YEAR OLD IT BEGAN MAKING CLUNKING NOISES IN THE FRONT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY HAD TO REPLACE A PART OF THE STEERING SHAFT. THEY DID WHAT THEY DID AND THE NOISE WAS GONE. THEY ALSO REPLACED STRUTS. A FEW MONTHS LATER IT DID IT AGAIN. THIS TIME THEY REPLACED TIE ROD ENDS. BY THIS TIME MY WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THEN 2 MONTHS LATER IT DID IT AGAIN! THEY LUBED SOMETHING AND NOW IT HAS BEEN 8 MONTHS AND IT HAS NOT RETURNED YET. NOW MY ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND I KEEP GETTING A MESSAGE TO CHECK MY GAS CAP. I CHECK IT AND NOTHING IS WRONG. *TR
Steering, Equipment, Oct 15, 2008
2005 MALIBU,HAVE HAD BOTH TIE ROD ENDS REPLACED,STRUTS ETC. MAKES A LOUD CLUNKING WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND TURNING. SOUNDS LIKE WHEELS COMING LOOSE. SOUND,SOUNDS LIKE IT IS COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN,CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN I FILL GAS TANK AND STAYS ON UNTIL APPROX 1/2 TANK. *TR
Visibility, Oct 15, 2008
I PUT DOWN THE BACK WINDOWS AND NOW THEY WON'T GO BACK UP. I HAVE AN '05 MALIBU AND RARELY USE THE WINDOWS. THE MOTOR SHOULD NOT HAVE WENT (IF THAT IS IN FACT THE PROBLEM). I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PUT MY INFANT IN THE CAR IN THE WINTER IF THIS PROBLEM ISN'T FIXED? *TR
Electrical system, Oct 13, 2008
I FIRST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN MARCH 2005. AFTER A MONTH I STARTED HAVING DIFFICULTIES WITH STARTING IT. I WOULD TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN THERE WOULD BE NO POWER, I WOULD TURN THE KEY AGAIN AND THERE WOULD BE POWER BUT THE INFO STATION WOULD RESET. I HAVE A FRIEND WHO DROVE IT SOMETIMES AND THE SAME THING WOULD OCCUR FOR HIM. WE TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP IT WAS PURCHASED FROM THREE DIFFERENT TIMES, THEY COULDN'T LOCATE THE PROBLEM BUT WOULD RESET THE COMPUTERS TO FACTORY, ONE TIME THEY INSTALLED AN UPDATE. IT WOULD STOP FOR A FEW MONTHS AND THEN START BACK UP. A YEAR AFTER PURCHASE I FOUND A DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP(2006), THEY SAID IT WAS THE HEADLIGHT AND REPLACED IT, THEY ALSO UPDATED AND RESET THE COMPUTER. IT STOPPED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AND THEN RESTARTED. THEN ONE DAY THE CD PLAYER WOULDN'T QUIT WORKING, IT SHOWED I NEEDED TO EJECT CD BUT THERE WAS NO CD TO EJECT, IT WOULD WHIR CONSTANTLY. THEN ONE MORNING LAST FALL(2007) THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO POWER, WE GOT IT JUMP STARTED AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY DISCOVERED SOMETHING WITH AN IGNITION CONNECTION BEING PLASTIC INSTEAD OF METAL. THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN UNDER A GOODWILL WARRANTY. NOW MY VEHICLE IS DOING THE SAME THING, YOU TURN THE KEY AND THERE IS NO POWER, THE SECOND TIME THERE IS POWER, BUT THE INFO STATION IS RESET. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WE ARE OVER THE 12000 WARRANTY MILES ON THE NEW PART, SO THERE IS NO GOODWILL WARRANTY ON THIS ONE AND IT WILL COST AROUND $600 AND THAT IT PROBABLY ISN'T THE SAME PART ANYWAY. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM I HAVE HAD FROM DAY ONE OF OWNING THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD IT IN AND OUT OF DEALERSHIPS WHO COULDN'T TRULY DISCOVER THE PROBLEM. I DON'T THINK THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY TO FIX SOMETHING THAT I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET FIXED FROM DAY ONE. I WOULD THINK THAT IF IT WAS SOMETHING DIFFERENT THERE WOULD BE DIFFERENT PROBLEMS THAN ALWAYS LOSING POWER. *TR
Steering, Oct 9, 2008
UNDER WARRANTY MY 2005 MALIBU MAXX DEVELOPED A CLUNKING NOISE THAT YOU ALSO FEEL IN THE STEERING. MOSTLY TURNING LEFT. GOING FORWARD OR REVERSE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE STEERING GEAR AND IT FIXED THE PROBLEM. NOT A SOUND TURNING LEFT ,RIGHT OR WHATEVER. I WAS VERY SATISFIED BUT 10 MONTHS AND 12,500 MILES LATER GUESS WHAT ! IT'S BAAACK ! INCLUDE ME IN THE LIST ! *TR
Exterior lighting, Sep 19, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WITHIN A SERIES OF MONTHS, BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR TURN SIGNAL BULBS HAVE ALL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER FOUND THE VEHICLE TO BE OPERATING NORMALLY. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 27,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6.
Steering, Sep 17, 2008
2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX. THUMPING NOISE FROM FIREWALL AREA WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL AT LOW SPEEDS. *TR