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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 9
Injuries / Deaths:
10 / 1
Average Mileage:
78,328 miles

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2005 Chevrolet Malibu electrical problems

electrical problem

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2005 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Comments (Page 5 of 8)

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problem #78

Oct 012013

Malibu

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Keithville, LA, USA

problem #77

Oct 012014

Malibu

  • miles
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.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #76

Oct 162014

Malibu

  • 94,000 miles
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.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #75

Jun 022014

Malibu 6-cyl

  • 40,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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

- Hayden , AL, USA

problem #74

Oct 142008

Malibu

  • 29,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, all four doors on the vehicle locked and unlocked independently. The vehicle was turned off and restarted, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was repaired, but the details of the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.

- Prattville, AL, USA

problem #73

Nov 292012

Malibu 4-cyl

  • 108,021 miles
The ignition switch to start the car is defective. The cylinder does not turn with the key at the first try nor the second try.

- North Wales, PA, USA

problem #72

Sep 252014

Malibu

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- New Castle , PA, USA

problem #71

Jul 132011

Malibu

  • 87,000 miles
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.

- 5017 Nash Dr, TX, USA

problem #70

Sep 222014

Malibu

  • miles
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.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #69

Apr 172013

Malibu 4-cyl

  • 87,000 miles
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.

- Mount Laurel, NJ, USA

problem #68

May 012014

Malibu

  • 108,182 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Larain, OH, USA

problem #67

Jun 062014

Malibu

  • miles
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.

- Wilkesbarre, PA, USA

problem #66

Aug 202014

Malibu 6-cyl

  • 101,000 miles
Was driving on a very busy highway when the electronic steering went out. There is a recall on it for over a month and there is still no parts available to have this problem fixed. The car is not drivable in this condition, it is a danger if taken on the road. This vehicle is my main form of transportation and need it to go to work everyday in a 30 mile commute. This is unacceptable how there can be such a major malfunction and a recall yet no parts or time frame on when I can expect my car to be back in driving conditions. I will never drive a GM car ever again.

- Elmhurst, NY, USA

problem #65

Apr 302013

Malibu 6-cyl

  • 55,000 miles
Day time running lights in headlights overheat melting bulb base and socket. Have been replaced multiple times and keeps happening. Afraid of potential electrical fire or bulbs burn out and blinkers will not work which could cause a wreck.

- Jacksonville, AL, USA

problem #64

Jul 312014

Malibu

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would be available. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was also included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering) and NHTSA campaign number: 14V224000 (power train). The contact mentioned that the vehicle had exhibited the failure related to the steering multiple times. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

- Connersville, IN, USA

problem #63

Jul 082014

Malibu

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Natrona Heights, PA, USA

problem #62

Jun 112014

Malibu

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The dealer did not know when the part would arrive. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #61

Feb 042014

Malibu 4-cyl

  • miles
I received 2 notices about 2 recalls on my car that could cause a crash without warning or control. I did experience one of the conditions were I could not put the gear in park or drive when I was trying to start the car to drive. Also once the key was stuck in he ignition fortunately these occurrences were during me trying to start the car when it had been parked. This problem was stated in the notice as a condition in which the transmission shift cable may fracture at any time.currently there are no parts available to fix these recalls. I am afraid for my safety as well as my family.

- Wallkill, NY, USA

problem #60

Jun 302014

Malibu 6-cyl

  • miles
I own a 2005 Malibu. I keep getting recall letters (electronic steering, ignition, body control module) they have no parts to repair any of them. What good is a recall when you can't get your car fixed? how long does the gov give manufacturers to actually repair a recall. Seems to me if the default(s) is/are dangerous enough to issue a recall, there should be some repercussions when GM does not repair recalls in a timely manner. Should I just go to the dealer and demand a rental till my car is made safe to drive" how about a picket sign? should I go and pay an independent mechanic and bill GM" [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Oak Lawn, IL, USA

problem #59

Jan 162013

Malibu 6-cyl

  • 66,000 miles
The key will not come out of the ignition in colder weather. I can turn the car on and off but not remove the key unless the car is driven for at least 20 mins. And is warm. This makes it very difficult for short trips where I need to park. Dealership replaced ignition cylinder & keys10/24/2013 but problem still there. Impala has same problem - had shift lock replaced 4/4/2014. This car needs to be recalled.

- Bronx, NY, USA

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