This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle would overheat and failed to turn off. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was repaired; however, the failure recurred. In addition, the contact received notifications for NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V252000 (electrical system), 14V153000 (steering), and 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control); however, the parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 139,855.
My wife and I have contacted Chevy dealer a long time ago about safety recalls on this vehicle a long time ago and have not received any info. On when these recalls can be done. Most of these recalls state that the parts have not been sent. What can your company do about getting these resolved.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key was difficult to turn over to start the vehicle and that the vehicle stalled several times. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer six months ago and was repaired according to NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and 14V224000 (power train), but the contact indicated that the dealer stated that the repairs were not sufficient. The contact was waiting for the repair for NHTSA campaign id number: 14V224000 (electrical system) and was unable to determine when the recall would be performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
2005 Chevrolet mailbu. The consumer was dissatisfied with the services of the recall. Updated 02/12/15 the consumer received two recall notices. Recall# 14V252000 and 14V224000.
- Tunica, MS, USA
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2005 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer received a recall notice stating the parts for the vehicle are not in stock. Consumer would like to know if they should wait for the parts or will they be rewarded a new vehicle. Recall # 14V252000.
My front blinker lights have melted the blinker light housing (the individual plastic globe the bulb resides in). They have to be replaced at a rate of approximately 6 months and I believe it is the car not the lights as I have tried different brands to see if the problem is with the bulbs. **note: As I have not kept a record of the incidents, I have listed the last time as precise date.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle did not exhibit any failures before the recall repairs were performed for NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and 14V224000 (power train). The vehicle was also included in a third safety recall, but was unable to confirm if the manufacturer performed the recall repair for NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The contact stated that after the repairs, the key was difficult to remove from the ignition, various warning lamps illuminated, and the gear lights did not illuminate for the gear box when the driver changed gears. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer and the contact waited for longer than two weeks for the vehicle to be further inspected and diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the horn and signal lights failed to operate. In addition, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
My husband was killed in an accident involving this vehicle. It says in the accident report that the BCM was unresponsive as well as another computer system and the wipers were on in dry weather. I believe a defect contributed to the accident. My husband was traveling with the right of way on a motorcycle when the sedan left turned in front of him. I will give you more information when I receive some documents from other family members. Thank you
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notifications for NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering), and NHTSA campaign number: 14V224000 (power train). However, the parts needed to do the repair were 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.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning causing the the steering wheel to seize. Also, the contact stated that the windows and windshield wipers failed to operate. The failure recurred numerous times. Vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and the ignition was replaced. The failure recurred. The vehicle was repaired under recall NHTSA campaign id number: 14V400000 (electrical system) but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 12/22/14
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notifications for NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering), and NHTSA campaign number: 14V224000 (power train). The contact stated that the parts needed were unavailable to repair the vehicle under the recalls. The dealer was unable to inform when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition switch. As a result, the contact was unable to lock the vehicle and had to leave the key in the ignition. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnosis. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,500.
Chip in ignition cylinder case bad not reading the key times -licensed mechanic had to take apart the dash board remove and replace the ignition cylinder case-used the same ignition switch and the same key. Car had a security code replaced the cae-cleared the code car okay now. Customer ask for the part, could not understand why her american made car had a part made in Mexico, she requested the part. It was on or about 6/11/2014 I did not get the car in until 6/13/2014 my sister and my nephew had to push the car into a safe place I am a diabetic with high blood pressure with a prosthetic device. I reported it to General Motors service referral [xxx] employee wendy and gave her a photo of the part, they did a recall on my keys, that was not the problem I was having. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the brake lights illuminated when the brake pedal was not depressed. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Letter from senator warner on behalf of constituent re 2005 Malibu recalls (attn: Shane clem). 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.
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.
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 updated 10/1/2015
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- Dayton, OH, USA