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The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While attempting to start the vehicle, it would not start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
I was driving as normal with no incident, parked went into home and came out 10 minutes later, car would not crank, as if battery was dead.. went back in to get a multi-meter and checked battery, showed 12.3 volts. Went back into car and it cranked right up, no hesitation. Next day went to get my grand-daughter (2 years old) and parked at her home. Loaded the baby-seat, and went to start car, dead battery symptom again. Jumped the car from my daughter and went tom walmart to have battery checked. Battery and charge system checked fine. Tried to start the car after test, acted like a dead battery again. Walmart tech said looks like a bad starter motor. I purchased a new starter and installed. Cranked on first hit. Checked charging amps while running, 13.4 volts. Went 25 miles to town. Parked and after 2 hours came back to car and would not crank. (turned motor once then click click. Click.) got a ride home and checked internet for probable cause, seems like hundreds (thousands) have the same situation. I feel the anti-theft system is cutting off power to car. I tried the fix that I found, lock, unlock, lock unlock car with key then wait 10 minutes and crank the car. It worked. I pulled away from my lodge and went down the road. Stopped, made a right turn heading for a traffic light and the car died in the middle of the road. Could not turn the steering wheel, no electrical signs other than anti theft light flashing on dash. Tried repetitively to start the car but again just click click. Click. If I had been on the thru-way, it would probably been an accident. Further search on internet shows this a major problem, but no recall is found. Why"?"
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 50 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the engine after multiple attempts. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and diagnosed for electrical code failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
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.
- Camron, NC, USA
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Filled 2005 Malibu with gas. Fuel read full. Pulled off from gas station fuel gauge went to empty. Fuel light and check engine light came on car turned off while at the light. I am not trying to die due to a corporation negligence!!!!
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the air bag, check engine, and tire pressure warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
Had been experiencing failure to start and stalling of vehicle while driving, on occasion. Took it in for service at a local, reputable shop in madison heights, mi. Was informed it needed a fuel pump. Job was completed. Upon picking up car about August 5, 2014, drove it away but returned to area of shop to ask mechanic a question. About 1/8 mile from shop and at about 35 mph, the engine completely shut off. All automatic systems--brakes, steering, dashboard lights, etc.--failed as well. Engine did not falter prior to this; it simply shut down. We were able to coast into the shop's parking lot, thankfully! shop had car for several days afterward due to a major flood in SE Michigan about that time. Upon their resuming work on it, they also experienced the engine failure during a test drive. We then took car to serra Chevrolet in southfield, mi, where we had purchased it some months earlier. We were informed it was the ignition switch--out of warranty and no recall existing--and the job was completed, at our expense. We followed up this repair with a request to General Motors for a refund of the $578.38 charge. GM refused, stating the car was out of warranty. We object to this! this appears to be the classic engine failure/ignition switch problem GM has experienced on hundreds of thousands of cars, in and out of warranty. We note that in their refusal, GM did not use the word "recall, " making us believe they are dodging that issue until such time, as we expect, the recall of their cars with the classic engine failure/ignition switch problem will extend back to 2005 models! any assistance or advice you can extend in this matter would be appreciated.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle decelerated and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed the canister vent solenoid needed to be replaced. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,635.
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
My vehicle stalled on railroad tracks I did have a heavy load on the key chain and when it would not move I kept hitting the gas pedal but it would not move when in the process of raising my leg up and down on the gas pedal I hit the ignition switch the engine failed I then put it in reverse and nothing I said to myself I have got to get out of this car the train is going to hit so I was able to unleash my seatbelt and open the door that is the time when the union pacific train hit right in front of my driver S front door I was thrown 30 feet from the vehicle and of course the car was totaled. I was airlifted to the hospital when they finally found me in a rice field. I almost died from this accident. I did not receive a letter from GM stating the problem with the vehicle that it would cut the engine off as I stated before. It took me 2 1/2 years to recuperate. And I still live with problems to my neck and shoulder. I had my spleen removed, contusions to my head, which to this day I stutter, I also had my spine twisted, I suffer with that also. Anyway I just found out about the recall from a total stranger, last week the next day I entered my VIN number on the GM website and it is a vehicle that is on the recall list.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
My 17 year old son was practicing driving on a main road when the car starting going less the 10mph while we were do a little over 45mph. We put on our hazard lights and sat on the road for about 10 minutes I then got behind the drivers seat and drove to the nearest gas station which was less than a mile away and called aaa. Not sure if I will have my now 18 year drive the car to back and forward to college because I'm in fear that if the car stops in the middle of the street someone may hit him or he may get out the car and get hit. Signed worried parent.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the engine stalled and the vehicle spun out of control. The contact crashed into a wall and the driver side air bag failed to deployed. The driver was knocked unconscious and medical attention was required. A police report was failed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and believed that the recall was related to the crash. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
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.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). While the vehicle was at a complete stop, it jerked violently. The contact had to exert force on the brake pedal to keep the vehicle at a stop. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
The problem that I am having with my vehicle, is with the ignition switch. The key will not turn, I have to shake the key and push on the gas a couple of times before the key turns on the switch. I do not know if my vehicle will be covered under the recall list, but if it is and I pay to have my vehicle repaired, can I be reimburse for the repair cost?
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle lost acceleration while on an incline. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the repairs were unknown. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
In the middle lane of I-85 atlanta, 3:30 P.M.. we were in bumper to bumper traffic, stop and go, very slow traffic. Suddenly, my car shook and then cut off. After putting on hazard lights, I tried several times to start it back and it would start, shake and shut off. I finally got it started and turned off ac and traveled the rest of the way. Needless to say, it was very frightening and dangerous in the middle lane of rush hour traffic.
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- Campbellsville, KY, USA