2005 CHEVROLET Malibu

No air bags deployed out power steering malfunction break my function

Fuel gage don\'t work properly causing safety concerns when in traffic.

The power steering locks continuously while I’m driving which has almost caused me to get into an accident. At this time we have a case number which is 711361582287. The parts for these recalls are currently unavailable for one year. This case number and complaint is filed with General Motors. At this time, the transmission shift cable doesn’t shift at times, whereas I cannot move the car which is also a part which is also a recall problem. Both problems are filed with the same case number.

There are 30 bubbles in my windsheld. The dealer said all the malibu windsheilds are splitting. I would have problems. I think gmc should replace my windshield.

GM HAS A ELECTRIC STEERING FOR THIS CAR FOR A HALF OF YEAR. WE JUST NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON – IT HAS NO POWER STEERING RE-FULL. IT ELECTRONIC AND ONLY PUT IN SOME 2005 MALIBU. I READ A ARTICLE THAT GM SUED THE COMPANY WHO MANUFACTURED THIS PART – THERE HAS BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FROM CONSUMER. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH GM CUSTOMER SERVICE. THEY ARE NOT STANDING BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT.

POWER STEERING LOSS ASSIST AT TIMES, WILL HEAR 3 CHIMES THEN POWER STEERING MESSAGE WILL BE DISPLAYED. WILL HAVE POWER STEERING BACK ON RESTART. HAPPENED TWICE IN FEBRUARY 2010. VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE WHEN YOU ALL OF TEH SUDDEN LOSE POWER STEERING.

When we bought the 2005 Chevy Malibu on January 29, 2005, it had 51 miles on it. From the day after we bought it, the \"check engine light\" has gone on and off. I contacted the dealer, Nemet in Jamaica, Queens, New York, many times regarding this matter. Right now, my car is back at Nemet (this is the 2nd time) because the first time I took the car there (2/28/05 – 03/03/05) they claimed they fixed it. The \"check engine light\" was off for a couple of days and then it was back on. I took the car back to Nemet on March 14, 2005. A few days before, I had gone there and shown them for themselves that the light was back on. In addition, the first time I had taken the car back to them, besides the engine light, was also because the car was making strange noises in the back tires. Never mind the fact that the wheel alignment is very off and I have the proof from the service center Nemet sent me to, to prove it. The car tends to veer toward the left. The sound (almost like a chirping) also came back. They had told me it was a shock and that they replaced it. So, now I have no idea what they\’ll tell me next. The first time we took it there, they had told us that they would contact GM to have one of their reps come and look at the car. They never called anyone, because they claim they thought they had fixed the problem. Obviously not. And let us not forget the alarm system that we paid an extra $695.00 for. They didn\’t install the engine cutoff because of the 2005 Chevy Malibu\’s electrical makeup. It may cause problems. They never told me they didn\’t install it. I found out quite by accident. My wife confronted them and told them that is a lie by omission! Never mind where they put the valet. It is right where any thief could find it. They have told us that they would work something out by maybe putting in another feature. As yet, I have seen nothing. Frankly, I just want my money back. It could very well be that they didn\’t know the car had these problems. But it is becoming increasingly obvious that this car has defects that Nemet will not be able to fix. When we dropped the car off on 3/14/05, their Service Manager, Chris, told me they would contact GM. I don\’t know that they\’ll do that. My wife has browsed the Lemon laws and I believe that after a 3rd attempt to repair a car, we are entitled to a new one. Right now, the car is at a little over 1,000 miles. We have not paid anything because the car has a bumper to bumper for, I believe, 2 or 3 years. When I had originally decided to get another car, I was only going to buy a more current used car. We were talked into buying the Malibu. We thought that with a new car, we wouldn\’t have any problems. And certainly not ones like these! We also have a 5 yr. old son whom we want to keep safe. This car situation is becoming a tremendous source of stress for my wife and me. It appears that this \"new car\" is causing us more problems than the old one we gave up. We would like this matter to be rectified and we are working toward that. I have also contacted Chevrolet regarding this matter and they have a file open for me.

The rack and pinon steering had a malfunction. There was aloud, distinctive noise and thereafter, steering was lessmanageable (loose), there was a noise when the wheels wereturned to the right (such as turning a corner) and thesesymptoms became progressively worse.The service manager at the dealership replaced the rack andpinon steering. Between 22,000 and 23,000 miles (about fouror five months later), the rack and pinon part broke again.The service manager said, “This is a defect in the design of Chevrolet automobiles and pickups. On the pickups, we have managed to find a way to repair them but on the auto, the rack and pinon part is enclosed and there is no way to repair it.In other words, he told me there was no way to repair this car. He assured me that it was not a safety hazard, said that he had “tightened it” and that it would rattle and make noise, which was going to irritate me but that was all.Since then, the steering has become less tight again (looseis the only word I can think of to describe it) and the noise grows louder.

My headlights are melting, smoke even comes out of them. all other 2005 Chevy Malibu are doing the same, it

I have had the 2005 base malibu for less than 30 days with less than 1,000 miles on it. I took the car back to the dealership.

Intermediate steering shaft

Intermediate streering shaft

2005 chevy malibu with odometer problem. consumer states she talked to the manufacturer and they said the odometer was absolutely accurate. consumer believes the odometer is reading 3.4% high, giving the vehicle more mileage. *kb

2003 chevy malibu pass lock system is defective. customer states when trying to start the car the pass lock system will engage shutting off the vehicle and you have to wait at least 10 minutes to restart it. **nar**kb

2005 malibu without side airbags customer was in an accident and believes that her injuries were due to the head rest**cc the consumer stated the head rest should have been designed lower to protect the consumers neck. when the consumers head is on the head rest, it pushes her head forward. *jb

When i'm driving often..i turn the wheel as normal. intermittently i hear a ding noise coming from my console, and my steering wheel stiffens and i have to use a large amount of force to straighten out. i have called gm many times and have been told there are no recalls with this issue. i believe that they should be a class action. over 500 or other owners with the same issue. what gives gm?

Electrical power steering intermittently stops working while driving. the duration of the failure might be short period or extended period. when it occurs and in a turn, the steering wheel jerks from your hand and is difficult to complete the turn. the frequency of occurrence has increased as we no longer drive the car. recall repair was performed less than 10k miles ago and gm is not warranting their safety recall work. recall was done in 2014 w/ 147k miles and now have 154k miles.

My name is [xxx] i am currently renting a unit from alamo car rental and have noticed something that my possibly lead to an accident while driving. if the driver is wearing sandals or any shoe that does not extend pass the ankle on the right foot (accelerator pedal foot) and the driver is pressing the pedal about 1.5 or 2 inches from the floor it is possible for the foot wear to get caught on the right side of the accelerator foot under the center console trim and the driver not being able to move the foot to the brake in time of an emergency. please look into this, if you need more info or explanation, please call me at [xxx] or just email me back. thanks for helping keep the roads a safer place to drive from a guy who drives 60 k miles per year.. [xxx] autovin automated vehicle information network field manager st louis, mo. [xxx]. *jb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I was driving in the city when steering wheel became stiff and difficult to control requiring an emense amount of muscle to control. to which a message came on my display board stating power steering and a bell sounded.

Without warning or any sort of pattern to it, the anti-theft passlock system on my 2005 malibu randomly is triggered and prevents my car engine from starting up, leaving me stranded. i must perform 10-minute reset procedure with key in on position. has left me in dangerous situations many times. happens every 3-4 times i start the car - no way to predict it. mechanics have no idea what's wrong. i have no other keys or heavy items on my key ring. sometimes car starts fine, other times it won't. started in 2013 and been happening on and off ever since. googled and many owners are having exact same problem. see this link: https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1c1avng_enus634us634&ion=1&espv=2&ie=utf-8#q=chevy+malibu+passlock+sensor+defects

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 35 mph, the brake lights started to flash. the vehicle was repaired by the dealer in august of 2014 for the same failure. the vehicle was driven home and was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000. updated 02/03/17*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired twice, for the same recall issue. updated 02/07/17.*jb

Fuel gage doesn't work causing a safety hazard in traffic

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was diagnosed as needing the ignition lock cylinder replaced. the vehicle was taken to be repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 110,000.

Had m y car in for recall work now it shows reduced engine power or something like that and dies i replaced throttle body and no change still does it now it is throwing a code of p0826

These are the photos take of the fuel pump after it was removed by mathis auto service (see the attached invoice). as you can see the tag has only a small part of a bar code, i didn't know whether or not this was the part number or not, but it seem there was no number. the top of the pump was very dirty and wet from gasoline. i had the fuel pump replace after i was transporting a client and the car started sputtering and lost power from 45-miles-per hour to about 10-miles per hour, before i was able to turn into a parking lot. this scared the client and lead them to report to lyft about the incident. i also reported the issue to lyft ride share and they shut down my vehicle for safety reasons by deactivating my account. since then i have had the chevrolet dealership to complete 4 recalls, which did not clear up the problem. or correct the fuel pump from seizing up and stalling out. i paid for the replacement part of a new fuel pump and everything has been working properly. and my account has been reactivated with lyft. i spoke to ti automotive ceo, about their recall on their fuel pump seize, stopping the fuel flow to the engine creating a stalling condition. i was told these issue was only in 2010 models and they will not repair or acknowledge the defects in earlier models of chevy malibu. but there are issues with other years models stalling out in traffic.

As i was driving up the highway at around 50 mph, with my three kids inside, my 2005 malibu ls just decides to start losing speed (i used hazard lights) and just gradually stops!! a neighbor helped me get my car down the highway and to our apartments. i tried about twenty minutes later to start my car .it could not have been the battery or the fuel pump because all the electrical lights in the car still came on and the gas needle moved when my key was turned to the on position. however my car did not even crank. it still doesn't want to start. i live outside of city limits and i own my car but this random incident can cause me to lose my job and apartment. i purchased this vehicle less than a year ago and had no prior problems. i could have been killed along with my kids this is very unsafe. there is recall #11e009000 not sure if it is why this car almost killed us but gm definitely owes an explanation for these faulty killer cars on the road.

Ignition switch sometimes will not start car in park (an occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the ignition lock cylinder.failure of the ignition lock cylinder may prevent the vehicle from starting )

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the anti-theft electrical system failed. the anti-theft system indicator remained illuminated and caused the engine not to start. the vehicle was taken to the gmc dealer in lithonia, ga for diagnostic testing, which located a failure code at the body control module and the pass lock sensor. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 110,000.

Takata recall fuel sensor problem stemming from recall in 2014

Gas gauge reads incorrectly and bounces erratically from full to empty and back again turning on the check-engine light and setting off the audible low fuel warning. this happens have every fill-up. in between fill-ups, gas gauge "sticks": to some arbitrary intermediate value. it never displays accurate fuel-remaining. i must used the odometer mileage to know when to get gas. this erratic behavior occurs when vehicle is in motion or stopped at a red light.

The amber plastic housings enclosing the turn-signal/drl bulbs in the headlamp assemblies on both sides of the vehicle are melting, apparently due to the bulbs getting too hot. the melting plastic has dripped down onto the bulbs and the fumes from the melting plastic have fogged up part of the headlight lens. i am very concerned that this could cause a fire. i purchased this vehicle new. the headlamp assemblies and bulbs are original equipment, so this is clearly a design defect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving various speeds, the "power steering" warning message displayed. the vehicle made a "dinging" noise and the steering wheel became stiff. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 114,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving and depressing the brake pedal, the brake lights failed to illuminate. the failure occurred on several occasions. the contact also stated that on a few occasions, the brake lights illuminated independently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was informed that the brake stop lamp, brake lamp harness and brake light position sensor all needed to be replaced. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). the contact stated that the failure was intermittent. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 152,000.

The steering wheel shakes by itself even when parked and idling. when starting the car up the alarm comes on (ding,ding,ding) and the power steering is no longer. i have to turn the car off and restart it. this has gotten worse and am having a mechanic look at it but in my eyes this is a manufacturer issue based off of the research i've gathered online. most mechanics i brought it to never have seen this problem before.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the fuel sensor level failed, and the fuel sensor and check engine indicator illuminated. the contact mentioned that the fuel tank would be full, but the fuel level sensor showed half a tank. in addition, the vehicle failed the state inspection due to the fuel sensor and codes. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 139,200.

Vin# 4th digit z, cloth, 6-way, w/air bag, driver-side, bucket seat began to rock while making corners and stop/starts, and sank to my right. dealer's new rep says broken frame. i say i've never weighed over 140 lbs, what about that? says, welds fail. dealer quotes $1300 to fix "support bar broken in half. dealter will not install 2nd hand bucket seat, because will not/can not guarantee. bucket is not currently fixed. i am researching options.

Left front power seat welds broke. right side of the frame both front and rear. vehicle was stationary

My 2005 malibu is experiencing intermittent failure of the power steering assist, and a related "jerking" in the steering wheel which stops when the power steering goes out. sometimes the power steering is out when the car is started, but other times it has happened while driving. if this were to happen during a turn or on a curve, it could possibly cause an accident. i didn't own the car at the time, but it was serviced under the march 2014 recall for this exact problem in november 2017. because of this, and because the warranty period is over, gm is unwilling to give further assistance for this dangerous fault.

No power steering. its like there is no steering at all. hard to turn.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while attempting to turn out of a parking spot, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. the vehicle was taken to jim taylor chevrolet (139 grimshaw st, rayville, la 71269) where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and transferred the contact to nhtsa. the approximate failure mileage was 161,900.

Bulletin #08-02-32-005a fixed on 8/4/2017 $484.34 recall on chevrolet trucks issued 08/05/2017 for same thing

Headlights and front blinkers quit working. when i went to change thenergy-saving lights the connectors were melted and wires were exposed. the orange lense on the drivers side has melted and is disconnected from the fixture and is lying inside the light inclosure. the lights and blinkers quit working as i was driving the vehicle. i cannot drive the vehicle at night because i am afraid to have the lights on for fear of possible first hazard. the cruise control stopped working around the end 2016

While driving down the road in a straight stretch on saturday, steering completely broke. steering wheel can spin around and around and seems to not be attached to anything. no warning at all and no way to steer car. thank goodness we were in a straight stretch and only going approx. 25 mph. could have been much worse if i was traveling speed limit and came upon a curve. had vehicle towed to dealership. dealership says my intermediate steering shaft is broke. how does that happen??

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while attempting to reverse the vehicle, the air bags deployed in the contact's face without warning or impact. the contact required medical attention. the vehicle was at the contact's home awaiting inspection by the manufacturer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000. updated 10/13/16*lj *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while pulling out of a parking spot and turning the vehicle, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14v224000 (power train), and 14v153000 (steering). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available. parts distribution disconnect.

While driving on highway at 60+mph or upon merging from on-ramp, upon quick acceleration to change lanes, power steering is lost and 3 alarm bells go off in car but no lights appear on dash nor any message on radio. this has happened to me multiple times. i am able to regain steering control once i remove my foot from the accelerator. i am afraid of accelerating too quickly as i may loose complete control & crash into other vehicles or medians/guard rails. i use highways daily to commute to work, and being afraid to accelerate is just as dangerous because cannot enter highway at appropriate speed, which could cause a crash a well. i've had all recall work done on my vehicle but this sounds similar to the 2014 sudden loss of power steering recall - nhtsa #14v153000. taking car to the shop this weekend to have it inspected because i don't feel safe.

Replaced canister purge valve and solenoid as well as gas cap twice. 2006 and 2012. dealer service no warranty. check engine light still does not stay off. scares you when you are driving because you don't know if car will stop or get you home. could cause problem if there is leak or mechanical issue. #2 seat belt light comes on and off every 3 to 5 miles. dealer can't find issue.

Every once in a while it feels like my brakes are locked up they start vibrating if i go over 40 and the left caliper is really hot and it'll have problems getting up to speed

Power steering started failing. usually it would come back if i restarted the car. today it has failed and not returned. usually seemed to fail when i first started the car, but later it seemed like it failed as i drove the car.

Driver's seat frame assembly mount is broken. appears to be a safety issue since seat tilts to the right. if involved in an accident, there is no way the seat would remain in the car. the factory welds have broken.

While driving vehicle steering warning light will come on and you only have manual steering which is very difficult to turn the vehicle and ultimately requiring you to stop.

The drivers side seat broke loose from the right side and wobbles and in my opinion is causing a safety issue while driving.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving, the power steering made a clicking noise and pulled to the left. the power steering warning indicator illuminated. while idling at a stop sign, the steering wheel bounced and made a clicking noise. once the contact resumed driving, the steering wheel pulled to the left. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 155,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving various speeds, the vehicle inadvertently veered to the left or right and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle also lost all power steering ability. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer stated that vin was not included in a power steering recall. the failure mileage was 191,000.

I got in my car shifted to drive and instead it went reverse instead of forward.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering. the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000(steering). the vin was not included. the failure mileage was 172,000.

The turn signal lights are burning out the socket as well as the light covering. i have to replace the bulb it seems like every month.

Steering wheel moves on own, knocking noise and now power steering gone.

The amber plastic housings enclosing the turn-signal/drl bulbs in the headlamp assemblies on both sides of the vehicle are melting, apparently due to the bulbs getting too hot. the melting plastic has dripped down onto the bulbs and the fumes from the melting plastic have fogged up part of the headlight lens. i am very concerned that this could cause a fire. i purchased this vehicle new. the headlamp assemblies and bulbs are original equipment, so this is clearly a design defect. i have read many similar complaints about other 2005 malibus in various internet forums, and gm is apparently not willing to take any responsibility for the problem.

Steering began shaking and within a week it has gone out, several recalls on the same year car and dealership wont do anything. power steering even moves the wheel while driving and sometimes will almost be impossible to turn. *tr

The sub carriage, and body mounts rusted and cracked , when i took it to the dealer the other side cracked when i got there, the dealer stated to me on the phone that the car separated from the car, . it did not sound right to me, all i did was drive to my mail box and heard a noise, and it was placed up and i say the bad rust, and crack under the car to the sub carriage, so i was told to go to the chevy dealer and that is what i did. i got scared, i am disabled. it has been at jack phalan chevy since 1/23/2017 in lyons. updated 03/15/17*lj *cn

Power steering column and motor went out after having this recall corrected. it is now out again, just 2 weeks over a year after having it corrected and gm will not pay to fix it. this creates a huge safety issue in my opinion. also, the brake lamps continue to malfunction which were also corrected by a recall issue but continue to go bad. *tr

I lost all power assist in my steering wheel on the interstate. it was showing a recall for the electrical power steering but when i called chevrolet, they didn’t see it.

My 2005 malibu stirring wheel ; my my 2005 malibu maxx ls v6, stirring wheel locked up when i was getting on the interstate interstate, cruise control dosent work, and when im driving sometimes when i get up to a ceartain speed car shakes bad and it shakes when i use brakes. my stirring wheel makes noises sometimes and feel like its gonna brake sometimes. when i go over speed bumps car squeaks like front tire is gonna come off, electrical problems can get radiator fans to come on have to cut ac on in order for fans to work ac been stop working horn don't work i thought sunroof came up and most of time trunk wont open and when it does open it wont close. i'm scared to drive because of my stirring wheel locked up 4 times on me already about drive but i have to drive for my business to make delivers.

Vehicle lost powering steering after making a right hand turn onto a busy road. ended up half way in the oncoming lane before i could get it under control. good thing no other cars were in the way. i had to pull over and restart the car. i also have had other incidences when the power steering glitches off and on while i'm turning into parking spots. after i bought this car, brand new, i had taken into the dealership for steering issues but they didnt find any issues at that time and i was dismissed, now it's obvious this is a serious safety issue for these cars. this is a hazard and is terrifying when it happens.

Started my car up to around 2:00 to go my lunch break. powering steering was in my radio dash. after turning it off and back on it resolved the problem for a short period of time but has cutoff consistently when i am driving reverting back to manual steering which is difficult to control with low speeds and dangerous it puts everybody at risk if it happens on the freeway.

The vehicle has a recall that is open on it. chevrolet and the local dealership have told us that it will cost $300 to complete the recall due to the steering knuckle needing to be removed and it is seized. they said if it wasn't seized it wouldn't cost us anything. however the dealership stated to do the recall it is required that the steering knuckle has to be taken apart.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the part needed to perform the recall repair required another part to be replaced, which was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 30 mph, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver. the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the brakes failed to respond. when the vehicle was being refueled, the fuel spewed out the fuel filler pipe. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the failure mileage was 295,000.

Vehicle was in motion traveling straight at about 10 mph when seat weld on right side broke and detached from rail. there's now nothing holding the seat in place on that side so it wobbles up and down and side to side.

While driving on city streets and highways the front wheels start to wobble and shake..after a while of driving the brakes seem to start braking and slowing down the car on its own..also you can smell a burnt or rubber smell from the wheels are brakes all occurs at the front of the car, very nerve wrecking. i'm scared to drive the vehicle on the highway due to this problem. *tr

While driving along the freeway, car dinged at me 3 times, reduced engine power warning came on, couldn't accelerate, braking power was reduced, traction control light came on. had throttle body cleaned and inspected..worked good for about 3 days and is happening again. and now the weld is broken on the drivers seat! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. in addition, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and an unknown warning indicator with a lock illuminated. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Takata recall. when the transmission control cable broke in my car, the recall covered the replacement of the cable.. but the key is stuck in my car every since this incident of the cable.. my car was stationary, just within minutes of getting of the interstate. i pulled into store parking lot. the cable broke, the key was stuck. i had to be towed home. to this day, i have not been able to remove the key.. both of these incidents happened at the same time. this should of been fixed, but it wasn't. now my car is having electrical problems and sometimes won't start.. please help me to correct this. *tr

It loses the power steering at times, after is turned on. this is something that happens often.

Electric power steering disabled during routine driving, making a left turn in motion the vehicles power steering was lost. after a restart of the engine, power steering was returned. on a city street after a stop sign.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while working on the vehicle it was noticed that the fuel tank strap rusted and detached from the vehicle. there were no warning lights illuminated. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 123,709.

Fuel tank straps are broken one completely gone other severely damaged from rust. this is a serious safety issue. i ran vin #'s didn't see an open recall yet on the chevy 05 trucks they have recalls. normally i would try an fix this myself unfortunately do to age and broken ribs i can't crawl under car to fix. i can only assume that this chevy malibu isn't the only one with this safety issue. so can someone please make gm recall before a individual loses a full tank of gas on the highway causing god knows what type of catastrophe or deaths. dollars an cents . please make gm recall this issue. thank you please forgive any misspelled words or improper grammar

Loss of power steering while turning and steering wheel jerked hard as if to straighten itself. this occurred during driving. we took the vehicle to dealer and was told the gm service bulletin 14116 only covers steering position sensors, but not motors. but on other comparable models, it's the motor, not sensors. now these are of the same system and components. why?!

Steering shaft causing knocking noise when you turn steering wheel about 1 inch to the left or right when the car is stationary or in motion. found this to be a common problem with other owners with over 150 complaints. so far no recall has been issued for to replace the the steering shaft.

Steering shaft causing knocking noise when you turn steering wheel about 1 inch to the left or right when the car is stationary or in motion. found this to be a common problem with other owners with over 150 complaints. so far no recall has been issued for to replace the the steering shaft.

There was a recall on this vehicle back in 2016. the issue was fixed, but since now has broken again. it is not drivable and was in motion. it is the transmission shift cable kit (recall # 14152a).

Body contol module malfunctioning causing sensors to malfunction and read issues or conditions such as tire slippage, overheating, power steering malfunction, etc where there is no issue or wet road condition.

Steering is not working, making it too hard to turn the wheel. vehicle was in motion when it happened, while in a highway; has some electrical issues like check engine light on and speed control is not working properly

Steering wheel column makes clunking noise when turning. it has been repaired at least 3 times. the last 2 were 5/31/2013, which we paid for, & 10/1/2014, which was on a recall. now it has been doing it again for several months.

Wiring issues replaced everything new it the charging department 2 times and the problems kept arising thus the computer the pcm fired so idk what went wrong but it's something that needs to be discussed i will never own another chevrolet car

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle loss power steering assist. an audible chime was heard during the failure. the vehicle was stopped, and the power steering assist returned independently. additionally, the check fuel cap warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer nor independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering) however, the repair failed to prevent the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000.

While driving home from work on a side street i smelled a burning smell and smoke started coming out of my steering wheel. the sensor light for my air bag then came on and has been on ever since.

Power steering goes out making it difficult to steer.

Traction control on and off. feels hard and forced steering wheel assistance turns off, wheel too hard using too much gas.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the steering ceased. the contact pulled off of the roadway and had the vehicle towed to the residence. the contact stated that the failure started approximately two years ago, and worsened over time. the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. a dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was informed of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevy malibu maxx. the contact stated while his wife was stopped at a traffic light, the steering wheel unexpectedly started moving left to right without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the as loss of electric power steering. the contact referenced the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). however the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacture was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while reversing out of a driveway, the steering wheel became very tight and difficult to maneuver the vehicle. the contact attempted to continue to drive the vehicle and the power steering warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. the dealer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 136,000.

Steering electric power assist system fails intermittently while driving, resulting in loss of steering ability possibly causing a serious accident or death. recall was dated 03/31/2014 but the problem still exists. data base says no recalls are pending but obviously the problem does still exists. vehicle is stationary, in motion, and on any street when the problem arises. warning beep sounds and notice pops up in the warning section on the console.

Power steering cut out with no warning while driving. extremely difficult to steer, but was able to pull off to side of road. shut vehicle off and restarted immediately. power steering returned when car was restarted.

Was driving car and the electric power steering disabled and will not turn back on. unable to drive car safely. this vehicle had a recall on it and was told it was fixed in 2014. only 5 years later the recall defected and almost caused a major accident.

Power steering fails. loss of power steering while driving. when i turn off the car and restart it power steering returns. lost power steering six times in one week.

One month ago we received notice that my son's 2005 chevy malibu had a recall that needed to be done. there were three that were in need of service when we made the appointment. upon arriving for an 830am appointment my son was prepared to wait because they said it was a simple repair. around 4pm he was given a rental and told they would call when the car was done. one week later he received a call to come in. he was told that the recall was done but now the car was undrivable. at this point someone thought it would be a good idea to sit him down with a sales associate. he’s a nine-teen year old college student with a part time job. they proceeded to fill out the application and run his credit report before i received a phone call. the sales associate assured him that if i co-signed for his loan, they could get a better interest rate and cheaper monthly payments on the 72-month loan. this process was halted immediately once that call was made. when i arrived at the dealership, i explained to the sales associate that i was not willing to have a college student with a six-year loan for a twenty-thousand-dollar vehicle. she immediately went and got the service manager who explained to me that after performing the recall the car was now unable to steer. he said that they could invest additional money in trying to fix it but that he didn’t think the car was safe and he wouldn’t let his family member drive it. he went so far as saying even if he could find the part, he doubts it would work. they offered a five-hundred-dollar trade in value if we bought a car from them. i was told if we did not buy a car from them there was nothing else that could be done. we were also told they had done all that they could do, and we were lucky they gave the rental for a week and that a rental is not part of a recall service. my son was out of a car and that was that according to them.

I was turning left onto a city street when i heard a loud snap and the right side of the drivers seat fell down and started to feel loose.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the keys provided at the time of purchasing the vehicle did not open the doors and the trunk manually. the contact took the keys to a locksmith who stated that the keys did not match the door locks and the trunk lock. the vehicle was taken to turan foley chevrolet buick (228-206-0289, located at 11123 u s 49, gulfport, ms 39503) where the manager and general manager were unable to unlock the vehicle. the general manager informed the contact that she would be responsible for the cost to replace the locks. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not get back with the contact. the failure was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 14. *dt*jb

I was driving through my school campus parking lot. nothing new. i made a sharp turn onto a different aisle. mid turn, my steering wheel jerked out of my hands in the opposite direction. i slammed on my break to avoid crashing. after that, i had no power steering and the wheel continued to jerk. luckily i wasn't far from my parking spot. the next day (today), i went to check it out. but after starting the car, all seemed fine. i drove it around the campus a bit without any noticeable issues. so then i decided to run some errands. less than two miles away the lights on my dash started to go crazy. all the lights were taking turns flashing and beeping (check engine light, battery light, brake light, etc). then the steering went out again while i was on the main road. i was able to manhandle the wheel enough to get it into a grocery store parking lot. i was able to get it back home, but i'm scared to drive anywhere. i found some people with the same exact issue. and all of them said it was resolved after filing at the nhtsa.

Steering wheel started shaking slightly in august. now it shakes and then power steering goes out. this happens on the highway, city streets anywhere going any speed. as soon as the car starts the steering wheel shakes, of you turn the wheel in either direction it will clam it a little. break lights randomly stop working. replaced break lights 6 times in the past 2 years. headlights melt the plastic has been going on since we purchased the vehicle in 2017. all of these issues have been recalled but not on my vin.

Having steering and turning problems. looking to be the electronic steering pump.

Dealer informs me safety recall 14116b loss of power steering was accomplished on my vehicle previously, yet the warning light is displayed on my info center. fix did not work long.

Car battery keeps dying even though it's new and we have changed fuses. we took the car to mechanic they can find why losing charge on battery. keep jumping of won't stay charged bit 1 day .

2005 chevrolet malibu. consumer writes in regards to problem with steering column. consumer states that their is a "clunking noise" coming from steering column. *ld *js the consumer stated the manufacturer declined to assist with the repairs due to the vehicle not being included in the recall. the vehicle was repaired. *js *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle would not accelerate and the engine completely failed without warning. as a result, an 18 wheeler truck tapped the rear of her vehicle. no air bags deployed. as a result of the impact, no injuries were sustained, no medical attention was needed, and there was no police report filed. the contact had been experiencing the failure several times prior to the incident. the contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer (cecil atkission motors - kerrville‚ chevrolet, cadillac and buick 550 benson dr, kerrville, tx 78028 (866) 240-2964) where the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer had not been notified of the failure; there are no recall associated with this vin. the failure mileage was 155,000.

Intermediate steering shaft

Intermediate streering shaft

Steering warning light came on and beeped. a recall was performed in oct 2014 for the same problem recalls 14116 and 13036 but it looks like its back. called gm and they sent me to a dealer rodger dean and they said it needs a steering column. it happened while driving the car to work.

My passenger side headlamp light (turn signal) assembly keeps burning out and melting the bulb housing and orange lens. it burned a hole in the orange turn signal lens. i replace bulb after bulb but it keeps failing. please issue a recall because no car owner should have to keep replacing bulbs constantly only for them to fail over and over again! this happens when the car is stationary, moving, etc..

I purchased a 2005 chevy malibu ls v6 in june 2018. the vehicle was a 1 owner car with 44,000 miles on it and was in pristine condition driven by an elderly gentleman who had recently passed away. i purchased for my 16 year old daughter. about two months ago, she alerted us to an intermittent twitching of the steering wheel which causes it to shake and as a result makes the vehicle a little more difficult to steer. now, the vehicle intermittently displays the power steering alert on her radio and is doing the twitching thing more often. i contacted chevy who, of course, informed me that there was a recall regarding the power steering but this vehicle vin was not included. the car now has 52,700 miles on it and the frequency with which this is happening is a big cause for concern. chevy did send me an email which provides $100 toward service at a dealership, which tells me that they are very aware of this problem however choose not to address it until there is a serious issue. i am taking the vehicle in for a diagnostic this week but as i said the problem is intermittent and to get the failure to appear typically occurs when you are driving. for a vehicle to have a failure, such as this, with such a low mileage is a very bad customer experience and very dangerous for people who have entrusted this company with their safety.

While pulling into a driveway, it appeared as though the power steering stopped working, ie. very hard to steer. then there was a very loud "bang", and the steering wheel just, freewheeled, with loud "clicks" as it turned. there was no steering in either direction. luckily, i wasn't at highway speeds. it appears that the intermediate shaft on the steering column broke. this was a recall item from 2014. we bought the car nov. 2018. the local dealer told me that the recall expired in 2017. a recall expired??? and a steering column broke??? this is a major safety issue and should be addressed my gm, without an expiration. not to mention, are the replacement parts identical to the part they replace? or has the defect been re-engineered to not happen again. reports i've now read concerning this issue, state that the same condition re-occurs in less than 20,000 miles. this should not be considered a "wear and tear" item. this is a gm engineering defect and must be addressed by gm.

Warning message is presented in cars message board stating impending power steering failure. previous recall for this issue was dated mar 2014. car is still showing the same signs as before the recall. recall issue described below: 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.steering:electric power assist system

At first my power steering warning come on and the wheel wouldn't turn i could take the key out and let it set a bit and the next time i started it no issues, then it started with the steering wheel bouncing horrible when i was at a stop light driving there's a terrible grinding in the steering that has only gotten worse and now it does it all the time and locks up while in park.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 70 mph, the steering lost power without warning. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Turning left off the highway onto a road the steering froze. i had to stop and back up to release the steering. this has happened 2 or 3 times both right or left turn. the steering column is making a noise and i believe it is the intermediate shaft. mayploe chev replaced the steering column.

Why is my steering keep coming on and locking up why i have to get it fix twice in2 years

Steering shaft inadequate support of u-joint. the steering wheel shakes going down the road. you can feel a clicking in it when you turn. it’s like the steering wheel could break or something. also every now and then there is a sudden loss of power steering. power steering goes out and steering wheel locks up. it’s done this numerous times over the years. and when we take it in they say the recall won’t cover it. i’ve tried calling dealership and they say theirs no open recalls for the vehicle.

Eps (electronic power steering) went out randomly while stopped at a gas station. steering wheel began to twitch and the electronic power steering goes in and out. car was stationary, started, placed in reverse and moved from a parking spot to a gas pump. when i turned the vehicle off and back on, the eps was out. after cycling power a few times, the eps comes back. once you turn off the car it goes back to not working. my year make and model were all a part of a recall for the eps, but gm states it does not apply to my vin. no dealer will attempt to help fix this problem. this is ridiculous considering its the same problem that was already recalled for other vins of the same make year and model. see gm bulletin 14116 and dcs3206

I turned my car on and the service light was on and the message on my car read power steering. i couldn’t turn my wheel at all. i turned the car off and back on again and it went away. a few days later while driving straight down a local highway the light came on again and the power steering is not working. it seems to be locked up

The power steering would stop working periodically, most often upon starting of the car but it failed while driving on the interstate one time. the mechanic read it as a c0545 code, steering wheel torque input sensor. the dealership stated the steering column needed to be replaced. this issue is well know, and it appears some vehicles with the same make and model and year were covered under a recall, but my particular one does not seem to be.

Steering goes out intermittently. steering wheel is twitching slightly . sometimes, while driving, the alert bell goes off and power steering goes out. this problem will persist on and off. i contacted chevrolet, they stated the recall they had is over.

While stationary, steering wheel in vehicle twitches back and forth while making a mechanical grinding sound. while in motion, vehicle loses power steering resulting in difficult turning both to the right and left while at low and moderate speeds.

When i am driving, highway or local, my engine will stutter and shut down, or just quietly shut down right in the middle of traffic. it is happening a lot. i have found myself facing oncoming traffic during some of these stalls. sometimes i can get it to restart snd other times i cannot. also. i am having trouble get gas into the tank when fueling. i hear air escaping and the pump will shut off. local mechanics do not want to tackle that issue. the dealer i bought it from says since i bought it used, as-is, that the problem is on me. i have read online that many people are having this same problem. i don't want me ire anyone to become a fatality because of this. what can be done?

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while operating the vehicle, the brake lights intermittently failed to illuminate when depressing the brake pedal. also, the front driver side window failed to operate and would not roll down and the rear passenger door could not be unlocked from inside the vehicle. furthermore, the ignition key could be removed from the ignition switch while driving the vehicle and, after starting the engine, the vehicle suddenly stalled and shut off. the cause of the failures was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failures. the failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. after the vehicle was parked, the key seized in the ignition and was unable to be removed. a dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

Low beam headlight continues to short out even after replacement of the socket assembly.

Referred to you by gm after dealer refused to consider this a free repair, as my vehicle is not covered by recall #13036d. vehicle is exhibiting same conditions as per your recall, brake light remains illuminated .panic-brake assist malfunctioned 2 weeks ago; almost resulting in a rear end collision. this occurred on a 4 lane highway, and vehicle began to skid. at that point i released the brake, and was forced to pump them in order to slow vehicle. park-brake feature also malfunctions randomly. these are all due to voltage fluctuations in body control module connection, requiring a spacer to be installed.

Well after a day of no issues i was driving went to park and i put my car into park the car died and reversed a little bit. it now won't turn over and won't make any noise under the hood. i tried jumping it but that didn't work and i tried to see if maybe the anti lock system shut it off but it's not that either. when i turn the key to the on position it says it's still in reverse and when i move the shifter it doesn't register on the dashboard. so my car still thinks i'm in reverse.

Electronic power steering will become extremely hard to operate hard to turn the wheel during normal operation or turning shaking in the steering wheel while turning and other abnormal steering related concerns

Starting around two years ago, fuel gauge after filling tank and then starting car would fall to empty along with low fuel light coming on. when restart car was okay. so, did not fill tank anymore, alleviated problem for a year. in past year got worst, and check engine light would come on until using up until at least 2 gallons was used when gasoline was added. then engine light went off. as time went on, fuel gauge acting up more, never reading accurately how much gas is in car. in last month, no matter how much or little fuel is added, reads full for a long time, then gauge drops suddenly to empty and low fuel light comes on, and check engine light comes on. had checked, indicates the fuel sensor is entirely not working now /or fuel pump may not work soon. so every 100 miles, guess how much fuel to add. not knowing, could run out of gas anytime, and car shut down. could not live with condition anymore. so, have the combined fuel senor/fuel pump replaced. my opinion, this safety issues should result in general motors issuing a recall for this problem, and reimbursing any owner with same problem; should they had the problem repaired previously.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle overheated. if the vehicle was too hot, the engine would not start and the gear shift did not move. the vehicle also leaked anti-freeze. the contact had to pump the brake pedal in order for the lever to operate. also, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to east pat o'brien chevrolet (2810 bishop rd, willoughby hills, oh 44092, (440) 348-0553) where it was diagnosed that the hood release was fractured and the egl sensor was separated. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was invalid.

The car is hard to shift out of park, the break lights stay on while driving and go off when pressed.

I started to have a issue with the power steering assist a few days ago. the car had a weird noise on the steering and the steering wheel will shake on its own when the vehicle was on. it was not until yesterday that the power steering locked up as i was driving. steering became heavy. it was very dificult to perform sharp turns. there was a message and a chime upon the steering getting stiff. i took my vehicle to the dealership and was told that although there is a recall notice for my particular vehicle that when using the vin code no recalls come up so that they would not perform the service.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the instrument panel indicators illuminated and the "power steering" message was displayed. in addition, the steering wheel seized. when the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, the steering wheel unlocked. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 136,327.

Abs control system module weak brake pedal

Brake system failure weak brake pedal and pressure

Electric power steering is only working once in a while it was recalled before and i had it fixed now it’s doing the same thing

Power steering stops working

Steering wheel was extremely hard to turn. driver info panel displayed power steering. i turned car off and back on and it was normal again. but the steering wheel while driving down the road and stopped twitches back and forth. the power steering has went out several times over the last few days. the twitching is constants as long as car is started or key turned to supply power. there are thousands of reports - why is this not a safety hazard? first the dealer said that they would fix it at no charge - then they said that it would be $750 to fix it.

Headlights and tail lights are not working they go out once a month and now they just out and this car is defiantly unsafe to drive. the locks go up and down while driving, and auto lock if left running. gas fumes through out the car. these are very serious problems, also i have two toddlers that are forced to ride in this death trap!!

Called chevy multiple times. went in for to have part replcaement recall, always get an answer of part is not available..

I was driving down the road went to stop and airbag light come on. and the steering started getting jam felt like it was gonna break and brakes started pumping on their own and brakes didn't work right .or steering. this is unsafe when steering and brakes are messing up at the same time. and steering wheel fill like it gonna break .

Backing up in parking lot, turning, car had hard time turning, turned other way and it felt like it jerked, ( skipped a few teeth) now steering out of alignment and won't steer very good. had to have it towed to sons house.

Ignition switch sometimes starts ok but not all the time have change starter and fuel punp dealer purchase and installed oem dealer checked car is stationary but will not start all the time

Anti theft system constantly going off, even with key in door or ignition.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced trouble shifting in the intended gear. the failure occurred approximately three times. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission shift cable was defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle had already been repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). the manufacturer provided case number: 8-394-3260477. no further assistance was offered. the vehicle was taken to ed morse sawgrass buick gmc (14351 w sunrise blvd, sunrise, fl) where it was diagnosed that the shift cable assembly was defective and would have to be replaced. the failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

In 2014 chevy issued a recall on their motor torque sensors in regard to the electric power steering. we proceeded to take the car in to the local chevy service center and had the replacement put in. in the past month the sensor has gone out and the power steering no longer works as the chevy dealership looked it over and stated that the motor torque sensor needed replaced which was fixed back in 2014 under the recall notice. gm was contacted and they refused to fix the problem that has come forth 4 years later making it seem as if gm truly fixed the problem. after extensive research it seems that this is a continued problem with this vehicle and gm needs to remedy the the problem.

Power assist steering goes out intermittently jerks steering wheel stationary jerking power assist goes out when moving

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel failed, while driving 30 mph. the electric steering warning indicator illuminated prior to the failure. the vehicle could be restarted after a few moments. the contact called eagle chevrolet (1330 old country rd, riverhead, ny 11901, (866) 428-9720), but no failure was found with the vehicle. the previous owner had the vehicle repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) in 2014. it was unknown if the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 45 mph, the contact noticed that the steering wheel locked up and the instrument panel illuminated. the contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, turned it off, and restarted it, and the vehicle performed normally. while driving home, the steering wheel locked up again. the manufacturer was contacted. the dealer (uftring weston chevrolet, 1600 west war memorial drive, peoria, il 61614) stated that due to the recall repair being previously performed, there would be an out of pocket cost for the repair. the failure mileage was 135,071. *tt *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 45 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with an electric steering motor failure. the contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the contact stated that the electric steering motor needed replacement, but the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer informed the contact to call a local chevrolet dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was taken to uftring weston chevrolet (1600 w war memorial drive, peoria, il 61614, (309) 686-2500) where the electric steering failure and replacement were confirmed. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) in 2014. the manufacturer was contacted again, but offered no further assistance. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the vehicle was taken to felix chevrolet (3330 s figueroa st, los angeles, ca 90007) for the recall repair. afterwards, the vehicle exhibited multiple failures. the vehicle was taken to back and forth to the dealer at least five times for multiple failures, including the door locks not working, the battery, the odometer numbers being erased, and the vehicle not starting. the dealer stated that the failures were due to the control module that needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failures. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact noticed oil leaking underneath the vehicle. in addition, the vehicle failed to respond without warning when the accelerator pedal was depressed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the failure mileage was 106,500.

I was on my way to work driving on the 405 freeway in california going around a ramp in my steering wheel locked up on me i hit the brake it released the next morning on my way back home from work i was on my way on the freeway so i accelerate on the gas and my steering wheel locked up as soon as i took my foot off the ignition gas it released. and just recently about 3 days ago today is november 7th so november 2nd on my way home from work all of this happened on my way to work in from work but on my way from work i went down to start my car and steering wheel starts shaking real bad start jerking real bad and from there other things to start happening to the car steering wheel starts shaking real bad as i put on my seatbelt the seatbelt sign will not go off and we'll make a beeping sound every few minutes also the total contraction sign also cut on and then for some reason i had a half tank of gas in my tank but the fuel light will come cut on and on the dash will save fuel low when i had just filled the tank up

Multiple instances of the steering wheel becoming momentarily frozen in place resulting in loss of steering control,unable to turn the steering wheel. when this occurs a audible chime is heard coming from the dash. this occurs at both low speeds while turning and at high speed while on hiways making lane changes. often this is accociated while under acceleration while making a turn at low speeds, lane changes at hiway speeds and occasionally when accelerating from a stop. this is not the torque sometimes felt in the steering from front wheel drive acceleration but a loss of steering control due to the loss of steering control due to the steering wheel becoming locked in place leaving the driver unable to move the steering wheel. it’s like the power assist is turned off for a brief second momentarily resulting in hard steering before completely becoming unable to turn the steering wheel at all as if it’s frozen in place. when this occurs an audible chime is heard alerting the driver. this has happened multiple times now. very unsafe. there is a gm recall # n140115 recall bulletin # 14116 and nhtsa recall # 14v-153 covering my year vehicle for this car but am told it does not include my vin ? well i’m experiencing the same issues as stated in the recalls. my car matches the years and make invloved. how can this recall not include my car. this has happens multiple times over the last 3 to 4 years and has recently become very appearant it is a safety issue and unsafe to drive. please help.

Display has been displaying power steering and gets hard to steer. both times i had just turned into my destination but was still moving at low speed

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 25 mph and attempting a turn, the steering wheel seized. the contact had to pull over to the side of the road to a complete stop. approximately three minutes later, the steering returned to normal. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the "u" joint for the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. the contact called kristal auto mall (2859 flatbush avenue, brooklyn, ny 11234) where an appointment was scheduled for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the exterior headlamps would function intermittently and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to southern chevrolet (5845 coliseum blvd, alexandria, la), but the failure could not be duplicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact indicated that the bulbs were previously replaced and the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 131,000. **tr *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while operating the vehicle at 51 mph, the brakes failed and the brake warning indicator illuminated. upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the brake line was disconnected and the screw was loose. mega motors, inc. (565 s buckner blvd, dallas, tx) was contacted, but refused to address the safety issues due to the contact purchasing the vehicle “as is”. the dealer stated that they were absolved of all liability. an independent mechanic was contacted and confirmed the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 222,248.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving with the cruise control engaged at 40 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated. when the cruise control was disengaged, the tachometer remained at approximately 4500 and the vehicle failed to decelerate. the vehicle was taken to metering motorplex (1949 hart st, vincennes, in 47591, 812-882-5367) who diagnosed the vehicle, but were unable to find any failure codes. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa to file a complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 154,000.

I've had my car for almost three years. i've had multiple issues with it and the local dealership whiteheads chevrolet where i had my recalls fixed is by far the worst dealership anyone could take their car too. i took them my car and they were going to fix the recalls the steering shaft inadequate support of u joint transmission shift cable steering loss of electric power steering they had my car for a couple days but when i got it back it seemed like nothing was fixed i took it back 3 different times for the same recalls the last time i picked up my car the airbag light came on all of a sudden i called them and told them about it they said to bring it in so i did they had it for another day i went back got it and drove straight home later that day i needed to go get my daughter some diapers i got in the car started it and the airbag light was on again i called the dealership told them what was going on the guy told me there was nothing they could do about it. i got upset called the main chevrolet company made a complaint nothing was resolved. well recently i was driving down the road with my infant and toddler in the car going 35mph and all of a sudden my steering wheel felt like it locked up took it to them asked them to look at the recalls again and they refused they said once the recall has been closed there was nothing they could do. so i have rarely been driving my car it did the same thing on 07/22/18 the steering was gone my car was still running no indicator lights came on i stopped put it in lark turned it off waited 10 mins started it and had no power steering i tried to drive it home and it would not accelerate. i didn't drive it for a couple days until yesterday and now the car shakes very badly like a (death wobble) no matter what speed and all of a sudden it feels like the whole front end is going to come right out from under the car. i can'tpaytofixit

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle lost steering ability. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a local dealer for diagnostic testing. the failure mileage was 90,000.

The front turning signals have not worked for 2 years i have had the head lights completely replace twice. the second time i had them replaced when the light housing of the turn signals were opened the light bulb and hook ups were melted together.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving various speeds, the vehicle experienced intermittent power steering failures. the contact heard a clunking noise in the steering wheel, and a chiming noise was heard followed by a "power steering assist" message display. the vehicle was taken to don franklin bardstown chevrolet buick (120 w john rowan blvd, bardstown, ky 40004, 502-233-4457) for diagnostic testing, but the results were undetermined. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 45 mph, the steering wheel jerked and became loose. the power steering warning indicator illuminated after the failure occurred. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) as a possible solution. the failure mileage was 214,967.

Reverse is not engaging.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. on several occasions, the driver and passenger side turn signal bulbs failed to operate as intended. upon inspecting the bulb and wiring harness, the contact became aware that the turn lamp housing was melted, which caused the turn signal to become inoperable. the contact stated that the bulb and housing were replaced on three occasions; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to wheelers chevrolet gmc (2701 s maple ave, marshfield, wi 54449, (715) 502-4130) where it was diagnosed that the turn signal housing and bulbs needed to be replaced. there was no remedy for the failure. the contact stated that the bulbs and housing were being replaced every two months. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000. *tt *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the steering wheel moved independently to the left and right. lucky's chevrolet in mcgee, arkansas was made aware of the failure and requested that the vehicle be brought in for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 24,000.

My malibu had a recall for the gear shift cable. every since it broke, my car key has been stuck in the ignition. this never happened before the gear shift cable broke. when i took my car to be fixed, i assumed since it happened the same time the gear shift cable broke it has to do with the break ! your chevrolet dealer who fixed the cable said it wasn't part of the recall.. i'm confused on how it dosen't have to do with the break.. it worked just fine until that break. my key is still stuck in the linkage ! i have complained of this before, but heard nothing.. i don't know if this helps but i do have a case #[xxx]. please help me with this matter. i don't feel it should be my responsibility to fix this, since it happened at the same time as my gear shift lever.. not to mention when it broke it left me stranded and had to have the car towed, costing me more out of pocket.. thank you [xxx]. [xxx]@hotmail.com information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).”*jb

Vehicle looses steering at low speeds. previously had a extended service campaign that they never had parts for. expired now but a recall on other same make and model of the same year. this is a serious safety issue and needs reexamined. called gm and they are not concerned about loss of steering. was driving and had to make a turn at 5 mph lost power steering and signal chimed. was unable to complete turn almost caused accident on city street.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. on several occasions, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to flemington buick gmc cadillac at (908) 751-4316 (211 us-202, flemington, nj 08822) where no diagnostic failure codes were found and the failure could not be duplicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter and o2 sensors needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 246,000. the vin was unavailable.

While i was driving on the interstate my power steering went out very difficult to drive car or even make turns and paralllel park also electrical system comes and goes when it pleases i

The car was under recall for a couple issues which they fixed except for the electronic power steering torqe sensor, they installed the part but said they could not program the part due to another problem. so i couldnt afford for them to diagnose it plus pay to fix it so i checked it out and discovered that just a fuse had blown. i replaced it and headed back to the dealership, dropped car off and then was contacted hours later saying that they were not going to finish programming the recall because they already tried once and i would have to pay now? in my mind a recall is a recall till it is fixed! the vehicle is still unsafe and i feel they should still be responsible!

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 60 mph, the steering wheel became inoperable. also, the air bag and check engine indicators illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the local dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle for diagnostic testing. the failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). the vehicle was taken to smith chevrolet cadillac at (209) 632-3946 (1601 auto mall dr, turlock, ca 95380) where it was diagnosed that the transmission shift cable and the brake lighting needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. later, while pulling in the driveway, the transmission shift cable fractured without warning and the brake lights failed. the vehicle was taken back to smith chevrolet cadillac, but the dealer refused to service the vehicle. the contact stated that the remedy failed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. the approximate failure mileage was 87,000.

I was driving to work on the freeway and i accelerated to merge into traffic i slightly turned the wheel to the left and it went to the right and the faster i tried to go it was going all over the road from left to right.i didnt have much control so i decided to get off the freeway and go back home.

I’m stationary position my steering wheel automatically turns 90 degrees to the right and vibrates back and forth. if i turn it to the left and let go, it automatically turns right. when i’m driving, it does the same thing but not as bad. if i let go of the steering wheel while driving down the highway it will turn right then turn straight almost like a zigzag pattern. eventually power steering will go out and i have to pull over, shut my car off and start it back up to reattain power steering . i contacted chevy customer care and they said they can’t fix the recalled problem because the service was already performed earlier in the car. (figured they would have a warranty on their own part)they refused to help with any cash assistance and due to having 200k miles on it they will not fix it in any way. it’s a known issue in my year of car.

My vehicle stalled on rairoad track-when it hit the jarring --between the pavement and the tracks---the train was at a great distance---so the engineer stated---when they were 2078 feet from my chevrolet malibu -2005---they started to blow whistle----when i saw tghe train at a great distance -and yes i did have heavy things on my keychain--but gm failed to notify -i have a mailbox and a telephone--i was hitting the gas pedal over and over again and when i was doing that i remember hitting the ignition switch but the car was already dead-i was impacted and almost lost my life---it took me 3 years to recoperate----i did not know about the recall--and they started the recall in 2014--cover up gm--you should have startedit in 2010!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! there are 26 photos -but not in my posession i will attempt to obtain them----

I have had to replace the breaks on my car six times in two years. i replaced everything i can think of and the brakes are wearing out only on the driver side front.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while attempting to park, the power steering message illuminated and the steering became harder. the vehicle was turned off and then back on. the vehicle started normally. the contact also stated that the same failure occurred twice before but every time the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the vehicle resumed to normal. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnosis. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but the vin was not part of the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

My vehicle stopped on the railroad tracks-the train was approximately 1 mile -or so away- the car just stopped-i then kept hitting on the gas peltal with no movement-so i took my seatbelt off and opened my door -to run away from the scene of the accident- but it was too late the train struck in front of my passenger door-i was suppose to die that night-they reached out to my family-but by the grace of god i am still alive-still live with the injuries that were sustained----

I was driving home from work one morning 8/10/17 7:30am . i started to smell smoke from the steering wheel then i seen on the radio service air bag i rushed home but before i got home my air bag deployed inches away from my chest . i made it home safe i am just am still dazed at the whole experience.

On 28 feb 2016 around 11:50 am, me, my two daughters and my mom was headed north on i-185. while riding we were talking about what we was going to put in the house we had just gotten approved for that friday and in mid conversation as i'm going around the curve my car goes over the fog line and i couldn't get the car back into my lane and before i knew it i hit the median (wall) on the left side, my hood flew up and the car bounced off the wall and all i really remember from that point is smashing on break but apparently the car kept going, hit the right side of the wall and came to a stop there. next thing i know a man was waking me up asking am i okay and said help was on the way. i heard my daughter crying for her sister because she wouldn't move so i get out the car and began to get them out to assure they're okay and everything else is really a blur. i remember a man helping my mom out the car as me and my kids sat on the ground waiting for help and i remember going to the hospital with my kids.

Power steering locks up during acceleration and service air bag light never goes off, and after new brake rotors/pads the brake light stays on. brake fluid light on with full fluid.

My car theft system light keep coming on. one day it came on while i was driving and the car cut off in the middle of the high way i was struck there for 20 minutes until the light stop blinking. this is very very dangerous this is going to cause someone to get into a bad accident. u don't know when the light will come on but it do u will be stranded somewhere this need to recalled. i have research the internet and this have been going on with chevy cars for a while now this doesn't make any sense. i have put and new fuel pump in the car and spstk plugs. if this don't get recall i will never never never get an chevy car again and i will make sure my family and friends and their family and friends don't either.

My 2005 malibu is extremely hard to start. it also cuts off without warning. this is very dangerous, as well as frustrating. in cold weather, it will crank after only a few tries. in warm weather or after driving the car, it can take up to 30 minutes to crank. it spins but does not start without a major hassle. when the car finally starts, i have to hold down the gas pedal to prevent it from cutting off again. frequently, it still cuts off when i put it into gear & i have to go through the starting process repeatedly. it is not reliable & has resulted in my being late to work, as well as leaving me stranded. a female being stranded is not safe. if it should happen to cut off in traffic, i will have no control of the vehicle which could result in an accident. i have tried the suggestions related to this common issue which is blamed on the theft deterrent system, but i continue to have the same problems. this is an every day occurrence, forcing me to start cranking my car 30-45 minutes before i have to leave for work & causing me to sit alone in parking lots trying to start my car so i can go home. the check engine light is on and i had it connected to a computer to be tested. the code number said "no part, no fix" & the mechanic who checked it said he had never seen that so had absolutely no idea what it meant. reading online forums, i have found that this is a very common complaint from malibu owners, yet nobody knows how to fix the problem. chevrolet needs to recall and resolve this issue before someone dies due to it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. four days after purchasing the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated while driving at an unknown speed. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that there were "156 issues with the vehicle". the technician advised the contact to return the vehicle to the dealer. the contact stated that the dealer refused to take the vehicle back, stating that it was sold as is. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the contact reported the matter to the ftc, but was advised to file a complaint with nhtsa. the vin and failure mileage were unknown.

I have to replace my signal lights every 2 to 3 months and they look like they melted inside also i have problems with my fuel like my car is not getting fuel while driving. and i'm angry because i've had my car for about 9 years and no one has ever mailed a recall to my home for anything on my car and i may be putting my life in danger. i learned about these recalls from my insurance company.

Drivers powered seat lower front support tube broke and separated from the seat right hand side bracket link, at the weld attachment, attaching to the seat bottom. this breakout of material leaves the seat unattached to the track on the right hand side.

Power steering went out and the steering wheel turns 360 degrees but the tires don't turn. fortunately the car was being parked so no one was injured. dealership thinks the whole power steering bracket needs replacing and quotes approx. $1,000 to replace.

I currently have several mechanical issues with my 2005 chevy malibu as described in the nhtsa and manufacturer's recall numbers: nhtsa #09e012000; nhtsa #14v224000; nhtsa #11e009000; 10032206; 10019020; 10030685; and 10059101. the problems with the vehicle exist whether the car is stationary or in motion, however, they are most noticeable when driving.

I was driving home with my daughter on interstate route 80 when i noticed my car was emitting a thick black smoke trail. i immediately took the next exit and pulled into a parking lot. my daughter and i then jumped out of the smoke filled car. we then ran away as we watched the inferno take over and then the car suddenly exploded. blowing back the hood and smashing the windshield.

My key will not turn in the ignition and i checked for recalls. i called the dealer to fix the recall on the ignition, and was notified that they would only put a piece of plastic over key and would not fix the ignition to turn. i can hardly even start my car because the key won't turn. the key is going to break off in the ignition. the horn and radio do not work either. not having a horn for incoming traffic towards my vehicle is very dangerous. the turn signals only work at random times and that is very dangerous when switching lanes into traffic. also, something in the back of the car squeaks for no reason when going down the road at random and when going over speed bumps. this car also drains the battery with unknown electrical problems. the drivers side back passenger window wont go down either. this car has way too many safety issues for only 137,000 miles on it.

A dashboard light came on ( t/c ) and disabled my cruse control while driving. the next day, my transmission seem to stop in second gear, even when accelerating. i cannot turn the t/c on with the console button or engage cruise control. my transmission is now shifting hard into second gear... still no cruise control or t/c this has been occurring approx. 1 1/2 weeks mostly highway driving, clear skies and no water on road. the t/c light comes on when i shift from park to drive and will not turn off.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. after the vehicle was filled with fuel, the contact had to make several attempts to start the vehicle. the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and failed to start the following day. the check engine warning indicator illuminated permanently and the fuel gauge fluctuated between empty and full. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but did not register any failure codes. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

My traction control engages everytime i put the vehicle in drive and it disengages when the vehicle is put in reverse. i had the recall done on my vehicle and i thought that would coprrect the problem but it hasn't and the dealer would not correct the problem they said it was not part of the recall what am i to do?

Therft deterrent will not let car start issue is geeting worst. car will not start. this happens alot car is parked.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the contact also mentioned that the failure occurred when at a stop sign. in addition, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel when turning it left or right. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 114,000. updated 06/08/17*lj *tr

Bought car used at 136,000 miles. car radio does not light up or work, and horn doesn't work. drivers side back window won't go down. first day driving the car, turn signals stopped blinking and then started blinking again. suspension in the back squeaks badly when driving at random and going over speed bumps. did not drive the car for more than one day and now car won't start at all (no crank, no start). these are major safety issues including serious electrical problems. the battery is only one year old on the car when purchased, so should be good. these electrical issues need to be recalled. now i am stuck with a car that has so many problems and won't start and is definitely not safe to drive.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving at approximately 60 mph, the contact heard a dinging noise coming from the vehicle. in addition, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. the failures recurred numerous times. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. the battery and starter were replaced; however, the failure recurred. the contact stated that the alternator was tested, and was found to be in perfect working order. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000. the vin was not available.

I'm having an issue where's i'm scared i will be in a car accident. my engine light comes on then my tc light then my car say engine power reduce in the car will just shut off.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and the anti-theft warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 108,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated. in addition, the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the diagnosis was not provided. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact also stated that previously while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 30 mph, the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected. the contact was informed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated that the failure was intermittent. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 232,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a manufacturers recall on the power steering. however, after the dealer installed the torque sensor and test drove the vehicle, the power steering failed. the dealer would not release the vehicle to the contact. the dealer later released the vehicle and the failure reoccurred. the steering wheel was extremely tight each time the vehicle had come to a complete stop. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they refused to provide a permanent remedy for the condition. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 141,774.

Takata recall. steering locked up while driving going around a corner and took a few minutes to get it to unlock. happened to my wife with our son in the car. this happened before we got the recall. got the recall fixed and now the power steering warning light is coming on. headlight are constantly blowing bulbs. the headlight will go out so i will go to replace the build and then it comes back on. front right turn signal goes out a lot and if i tap on it then it comes back on. the same with the rear tail light goes out often. this summer the traction control would ding and the button would not turn it on or off. when did this happen question doesn't make sense. it is a on going events.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving at low speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake lights would not illuminate and the cruise control seized without warning. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, service brakes, vehicle speed control), but the repair did not remedy the failures. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

I took the car in for the ignition recall and all the dealership did was charge me for a replacement key. the key was working fine for a few days and now the ignition is hard to turn over and the car has actually not turning over and the anti theft lights came on while the car was at a car wash getting detailed and i had to tow the car. when i called the irving texas dealership i kept getting asked the same questions and then no one returned my call. the car had been working fine and was stopped when all this happened.

I bought my car in 2013 and it's been a decent car. however it is the 2nd malibu that i've owned and it's got the same issues. the running lights have an electrical error where they short out and melt the actual lights. i'm constantly having to replace the bulbs. i've gotten to where i just turn them off. the 2nd thing happened today. my first malibu didn't have a sunroof but this one does. i was driving on the interstate when all the sudden i heard this loud explosion, like a gunshot or a semi truck tire blowing up. i look all around me and when i looked up, glass was falling on my head. my sunroof randomly exploded. and according to several mechanical engineers, it's physically impossible for an object flung by another vehicle to shatter a sunroof. apparently manufacturers have started getting lazy with sunroofs when making cars, so if i were you, i wouldn't buy a car with a sunroof.

I returned from picking up my grand daughter from school which is about 2miles one way. once at home i turned off my car went inside to get paper work and noticed it was time to get my son from his bus stop, which is right around the corner from my house... as i turned on the car i noticed/smelled smoke inside the car, so i turned it off and got out, i called out to my kids and my daughter told me that i have to pop the hood, i was afraid... so my daughter poped the hood and then we saw the small fire, so my daughter grabbed the water shoes and attempted to put it out and my other daughter called the fire department and then a ball of fire fell to the ground up under the car...then she put that out...so as they were calling the fire department, i had to run around the corner to get my son from the bus stop, as we were on our way back, the fire department was coming.... so they checked it out and in hooked the battery and checked to make sure the fire was all the way out...told me that the car was unsafe to drive, cause it may spark a flame all over again and be worse then what just happened... prior to this i have have small problem's... like my dome light stop working a year in half ago, i tryed to change the fuse, but every attempt they burned out to the touch, so i gave up...then my front light would keep burning out ever month or two...to wear it melt the yellow covering of the bulb and melts the area were the light bulb sits in...to were i replaced the whole front light cover. then recently my back break light went out... i thought it was the bulb or fuse after changing them, come to find out it was break relay switch... so i had it replaced in july 2015...and also within a year i had to replace my starter, luckly its under a lifetime warrenty ....then shortly after that i got my oil change ect..done. all this happened 6 weeks before the fire.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at 75 mph, an unknown warning light illuminated and a notification for steering failure was shown on the radio display. the vehicle was restarted and the operated normally. the vehicle was taken to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the failure was due to a loose steering column. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 165,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 55 mph on an incline in inclement weather, the vehicle began to spin and the contact crashed into a guardrail multiple times. the steering wheel completely fractured from the vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained minor neck and left arm injuries that required medical attention. the front passenger sustained thigh injuries and the rear passenger side passenger did not sustain any injuries. both passengers did not require medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed from the crash scene to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the failure mileage was 223,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when attempting to turn on. in addition, the anti theft warning light illuminated. the vehicle would not start until the anti theft warning light un-illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering column made a loud thumping noise in the park position and when turning the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 175,000.

When accelerating, the power steering stops working momentarily causing great difficulty in steering the vehicle. for some reason this vehicle is not covered by the nhtsa recall number 14v-153 even though it is in the affected model year and has the same issue.

Takata recall: steering. my car had the steering column replaced over a year. on 11/18/2015 i was driving on the fwy when my steering wheel got hard on the curve, was a very scary situacion. i took the car to the dealer and they said there's anything they can do about it, because the warranty was over, i cal gm and they said the part was replaced already replaced. on my opinion if they put a new part and last less then 2 years that means still defected, because it should last longer . please let me know what should i do about this problem. i'm very scared to drive the car like that.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while parked, the vehicle was not able to start. the contact mentioned that it took two attempts to start the vehicle. in addition, after switching off the vehicle, the key would get stuck and the vehicle had to be restarted in order to remove the key. the failure recurred intermittently. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 101,000. updated 01/27/16*lj the ignition switch tumbler was replaced. updated 02/09/16*jb

I am hoping these pics come threw this time. it would not go threw last time so i cropped the pic to show you the bulb and covering from the day light/turn signal socket on the drivers side. my previous compaint did not allow the pics so trying again. i have to change the bulb every 2 weeks due to the socket getting to hot. the date is only apx. since it has been going on for at least a yr. i really hope the pics come threw, it shows proof of what is happening. updated 11/18/15*lj updated 05/23/18*jb

I have a chevy malibu 2005, the daylight running light/turn signal keeps burning out and have to replace it every 2 weeks, the socket gets so hot and burns the bulb out. it is happening on the drivers side.i am getting tired of this. i feel chevy should do a recall on this, when it burns out then i have no turn signal and tired of replacing the bulb. it gets so hot that the connector on the bulb actually melts and looks like the reflector covering has either gotten so hot it melts or something and now before it blew this time, i went to change the bulb once again after just changing it 2 weeks ago and found/saw that it now melted the covering, the yellow reflector covering. i think this is what it is called. somebody has to do something about this. and if i don't fix it i have a chance of getting a ticket for not having it working. i don't feel like i have to replace the socket since that is the problem as the pictures will show you. the date i picked is only apx. this has been going on for @ least a yr. i hope the pics help you to make a decision the right way. i am getting no where with chevy. updated 11/18/15*lj updated 05/23/18*jb

My car has electrical problems!!! kicking off all kinds of sensor alarms i.e map,tps,maf... just to name a few i've replaced all of them about 6 times now!!!! my car feels like it's in "limp" mode it keeps losing power and won't allow me to go over 20!!! it's been burning through oil and i know it's slowly going destroy my engine!! this wiring issue need fixed asap!

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 20 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 158,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 40 mph, the anti-theft system indicator illuminated and caused the vehicle to lose power. this was a recurring issue. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 98,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel failed while driving 55 mph. the contact restarted the vehicle and it resumed normal operation. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist failed. the dealer advised that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering); however, the recall repair only consisted of the torque sensor assembly replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 238,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. in addition, after starting the vehicle the contact was unable to shift into gear. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission shift cable failed. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. the contact also indicated that the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel cap needed to be replaced. the fuel cap was replaced but the check engine warning light continued to illuminate. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the failure mileage was 47,000.

The park light/daytime running lights are constantly melting the amber lens. the bulb socket melts causing the turn signal not to work. every few months i have to remove headlight lamp and fix bulb so it will work. i have seen a number of people with the same problem with their malibus. chevrolet needs to fix this problem. this should be a recall as many as are having this problem.

The driver side front seat rails have failed and the dealer wants almost $1000 to repair (which i don't have right now). i am afraid that the seat will completely fail while driving and result in injury or death. it appears that this failure of the front seat railing weld is fairly common on this vehicle and i am surprised that the nhtsa would allow a manufacturer (general motors) to not fix this apparent serious design and manufacturing flaw. i purchased this car new, weigh less than 130 lbs, have never been in an accident, and have always been gentle with the car. i am disappointed that gm and the chevrolet dealer want to make a profit from me to repair their design and manufacturing defect. i offered to pay the out of pocket costs to repair the defect (i thnk this would be about ½ of the quoted price for the actual mechanic time/wages and wholesale parts price), but was turned down.

Tl* 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.

The front driver turn signal does not work, it has melted the plastic inside. i have changed the bulb several times and it continues to burn out. the passenger turn signal is now blinking very fast and then slow so i'm guessing it won't be long before that one doesn't work. also the drivers side rear blinker and brake light do not work. all of this is a hazard when driving and could easily cause an accident. i have heard of numerous people having these same issues and this needs to be resolved. clearly this is a manufacturer problem. i would appreciate your prompt response and resolution. thank you. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical steering motor failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 147,437.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle lost all electrical power to the instrument panel and other electrical systems. as a result, the contact could not read the speedometer and other electrical gauges. the contact stated that this was a recurring failure. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the technician stated that the ignition module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the shift lever failed to shift out of gear. the contact mentioned that the brake pedal had to be depressed in order to shift out of gear but now it's failing to do so. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. also, the contact stated that the vehicle was repair under the nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 112,000.

As i was pulling into a parking place at school the steering became very hard to turn. i after shutting off the said car was able to get steering back for a time. it has done this three times,in the past week. i have talked to a dealer about this their has been known issuses with this car models in power steering assist.. dealer said that there is a 150000 mile warrant. gm sais from there website lifetime warrant. http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/vehicles.detail.print.html/content/pages/news/us/en/2014/mar/0331-power-steering.html dont no what to do about getting this fixed seem to be getting run around. advice please.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was restarted after several attempts. the failure recurred on fourteen separate occasions at any given speed being driven. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the ignition switch was replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

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???

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently and the security alert warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition pass lock sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 83,115.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact's vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train), and nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). shortly after the repair, the vehicle stalled without warning, the power steering failed, a clunking noise was heard in the front end, and the vehicle independently veered to the left. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that the recall repair could not be performed again. in addition, the dealer stated that the steering column and suspension would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. in previous years, the contact had to replace the gear box and rack and pinion nut on two separate occasions at a dealer. the contact informed the manufacturer of all the failures. the failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the anti-theft warning lamp flashed up to three times and that the key would not turn over to start the vehicle. the contact indicated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the anti-theft module, ignition switch, bcm, and additional components needed to be replaced due to the failure. the vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train), but the contact had not received notification of the safety recall to schedule the repair. the vehicle was not repaired and the contact was not able to get the key to turn over to start the vehicle. the anti-theft warning lamp continued to flash three times or more and the vehicle was unable to be driven. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. the approximate failure mileage was 185,445.

Driver side front turn signal lamps are burning out in one to two weeks even when replaced with gm parts. both rear turn signals lamps are also burning out quickly.

The seat is no longer attached to the seat track on the right side of the driver's seat. the seat leans to the right even without a driver in the seat. the factory weld has given out on the track. we feel this vehicle is not safe if it was to be involved in a crash. there was no incident that caused the weld to fail other than going around a corner at normal speeds. when researching repair for the vehicle we have noted many others with the same complaint.

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while traveling approximately 35 mph, the low beam headlamp assembly failed to work. the contact applied the brake pedal, which did not respond and extended to the floorboard. the contact stated that the vehicle spun around and crashed into a guardrail. the contact was unable to confirm if the air bags deployed. the contact was unconscious and was transported to the hospital. the driver sustained head injuries, broken wrists, a punctured and collapsed lung, and additional internal injuries that required medical treatment. the contact also stated that his teeth were fractured from his mouth due to the impact of the crash. a police report was filed. the contact also received several recall notifications pertaining to nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v224000 (power train). the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the failure mileage was not available.

I was on my way to school. when i took my exit (23 on route 2), the car simply turned off, locking my steering wheel. i lost control, spung twice and landed on the ramp of that exit. the car has been useless since then. i called the recall hotline to get support and they did nothing for me. i'm left with no car and no support by the gm team that forward me endless recall letters. i've had endless issues with this car since i financed it. endless repairs, close accidents encounter because of car sensor issues. brakes no properly working. traction failing. it has been a nightmare. how can i get support for a vehicle which i loved so dearly and yet nearly cost me my life?

Tl* 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.

I lost control of steering and was unable to turn this has happened on several occasions and now theirs a knocking noise in steering. and its not struts or alianment or tires as these have been checked and or changed

The turn signal bulbs get too hot and melts into the socket which makes the connection go bad. even if you change the bulb the connection is bad so the socket has to be changed. this has happened on both of the front bulbs

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the driver side seat moved on the track and was crooked. the vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, but not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 65 mph with the cruise control engaged, the cruise control deactivated and the brake lights illuminated without warning. the contact depressed the brake pedal and the brake lights turned off. the contact powered the vehicle off and back on and the brake lights resumed normal operation. the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake light switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred on several occasions. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 199,000.

Head lamp bulbs and turn signal bulbs have repeatedly burnt out. bulbs have been replaced by certified gm shop only to burn out again.

After a few days of owning this car i noticed there was an issue with the brake lights turning on while driving. when this happens it also shuts off the cruse control too. when you first press the brakes the lights shut off. press them again and they work for a few minutes. i searched the internet for help, and noticed gm posted a service bulletin on this issue. gm advised to clean, and grease contacts for bcm. i did just that. the cleaning was only a temporary fix because the issue returned days later. around may of 2014 i received notice that gm issued several recalls. the car had been broke down until february of 20015, and in april it was sent to my local chevrolet dealer to have the recalls fixed. shortly after fixing the recall issues the brake light issues returned. i contacted gm/ chevrolet and they contacted my local dealer who agreed to look at the car again for free. after they inspected it i was told the brake switch needed replaced. on may 28, 2015 my local chevy dealer replaced the switch. on may 30, 2015 the brake light issue returned. this is a family car and im afraid that someone will end up hitting us. can you please help.

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while turning the steering wheel left or right, the steering wheel became loose and made an abnormal noise. the vehicle was taken to independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the interim mead steering shaft needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000.

2005 chevrolet malibu. consumer writes in regards to electric power steering. brakes system and transmission recall notices. *smd consumer sent additional correspondence. *smd *cn

I was driving on freeway and my vehicle stalled and shut down. i had no acceleration from gas pedal, so i had to signal over to the right shoulder of road and coast to a complete stop. tried starting the vehicle a few times, it would start but would not rev up, even when gas pedal was pressed. utah road incident management helped by putting one gallon of gasoline in tank since the tank was close to empty, but still would not start. also, tried using carburetor spray to start the vehicle but, still did not work. had to be towed to a service shop, where they performed tests to figure out what was wrong. after tests diagnosed that it was the fuel pump and filter. i looked up whether or not there was a recall on this model and year of vehicle. there was a recall for aftermarket fuel pumps, but i believe that recall has closed. i hope to have my vehicle fixed under the same recall. *tr

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. *tr

Nothing has happened yet, there is a knock when car is turning and u joint looks rusted. knock is not related to cv joints or boots, it was seen by a licensed mechanic that said it was the u joint in steering shaft. firestone of fayetteville ar are the mechanics that diagnosed the issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired according to the recall, but the failure persisted. the service brake warning indicator light flashed on and off sporadically. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl* 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.

Passenger side front turn signal bulb burns out frequently. it also will work one day and suddenly stop working the next day, then work again later without having done any intervention at all. if i wiggle the bulb just right within the socket, i can get it to work. something as simple as running into a pothole can make the bulb unit work or cease working. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel became tight and was extremely difficult to maneuver. the contact had to apply force on the steering wheel in order to maneuver the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14e044000 (steering) and 14v153000 (steering). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 153,000. updated 5/29/15*cn updated 10/2/2017*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the front blinker bulbs were burning the bulb covers. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 75,000. updated 8/27/15*cn updated 10/4/2017*cn

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while shifting into the drive position, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle did not stop. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 114,000. updated 4/21/15*cn

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!!!! *tr

Total power steering failure. last failed when car pulled into garage, failed days earlier when attempting to leave a parking lot, first failure was while driving down highway, approximately 50 mph (mileage on car at that time is approximated). problem precisely matches that of nhtsa campaign #14v153000, that is, warning bell chimed, display on radio flashed "power steering," and the steering was no longer power-assisted. i was told by both chevrolet and gm help centers that my car's vin did not match those on the recall list, so i guess somebody simply forgot to send my car the memo, as it has failed three times already. interesting note: the most recent failure occurred after returning home from chevrolet dealer, where the power steering system/controller (or whatever it's called) was cleared and reprogrammed. five miles and about twenty minutes later, it failed again. *tr

2005 chevrolet malibu. consumer writes in regards to vehicle veered off the road, into a ditch, overturned and ejected the driver. *smd the consumer wrote in on behalf of his deceased daughter, who was driving the vehicle. according to the police report, the driver may have been sleepy. *jb

The current issue i am having is every time i get gas, which is often because i drive 80 miles a day for work, my gauge will drop to empty and low fuel/ light comes on! next day low fuel light on still, goes off on my drive eventually, but the check engine light is now on! that goes away as well. i went to get the codes check at autozone and they are as follows: p0463. *tr

Tl* 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.

First i have had nothing but steering issues and have had parts replaced previously on this vehicle. now i have to replace struts, axles and needless to say new tires because of the wear on them due to the steering issues. however, i have a recalled shift cable and have been waiting since last year in august or september. i asked isn't this a safety issue and they stated , they all are. so i am still waiting for the call that they have this shift cable and can only pray nothing happens, like a bad accident. if something were it probably wouldn't be good for you all. anyway when will this part be in so i can get it taken care of. went to [xxx] in kansas city ks. bought the vehicle from them and have had nothing but issues with the car. please advise. by the way the seat broke, the automatic locks stopped working and i'm not real happy. of course its paid for now and not under a warranty. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the driver seat fractured causing it to move back and forth. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the seat needed to be welded or replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the shift lever shifted out of drive independently and the vehicle decelerated. the contact mentioned that vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train); however, the repair failed to correct the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while the vehicle was parked in a residential driveway, the lever shifted out of the park position independently. as a result, the vehicle rolled away and crashed into the neighbor's fence and a cement pillar. a police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer verified that the vin was affected by nhtsa campaign number: 14v092000 (power train). the technician denied that the potential recall failure was the cause of the crash. the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 130,000.

2005 chevrolet mailbu. the consumer was dissatisfied with the services of the recall. updated 02/12/15*bf the consumer received two recall notices. recall# 14v252000 and 14v224000. *jb

Slack in the intermediate steering shaft, felt the knocking noise in the steering gear and the intermediate shaft. noise was noticeable in the steering shaft, replaced immediate steering shaft. *tr

Knocking in steering can be felt when turn left or right replaced intermediate steering shaft. *tr

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. *js

I have had problems with the power steering in my car. i tried to deal with gm as there is a recall for my model year for power steering problems. my vin is not included in the recall. i had to have a mechanic replace the torque sensor which is the exact part recalled by gm. my vin should probably be included in the recall. *tr

I had to buy a transmission for my malibu and now i am receiving recalls (multiple) # 14152 & #13036 for the same car. however, on the freeway coming home from temecula, ca, south bound on the 15 highway, my transmission was not engaging. no loud sounds, or excess acceleration, nor too much weight (driver and passenger only cargo.) the engine was on and as i accelerated the engine was going but nothing was propelling us forward. i had to buy a new transmission and pay for labor which came out to a hefty expense. with everything i have read online and forums for these recalls i feel like a reimbursement should be in order if the manufacture even had a slight hesitation of a possible defect. *tr

Tl-the contact own a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the steering wheel seized causing the contact to crash into a wall. in addition, the engine warning light illuminated. a police report was filed and no injuries were reported. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 110,000. djr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power seat shifted to the left and the frame rails became fractured. the contact mentioned that the seat would independently move which ever way the weight of the driver was shifted. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. the vin was unavailable.

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. *tr

I was leaving a above ground parking structure going about 5 mph when i attempted to make a left turn steering assist failed again was just repaired about 2 mos. ago twice in one repair visit now again i hit a late model chevy truck dented the rear bumper and movement from impact pushed into a concrete pillar damaging fender i never looked at the front of truck i was told by security on the phone. i knew it was all recorded by the hundreds of cameras they have on each floor i left my ins card with phone # on windshield it caused over $5000.00 in damage to my car because lifted truck and the trailer hitch or i panicked and hit gas instead of brake not sure but my car is very messed up i have full coverage thru aaa since 1991 i called my agent she said call chevy and gave me the # chevy paid to have it towed t to local dealer for diagnostics. when i had a est. written by chevy dealer i showed the manager the stiff steering he agreed yes it is not working no power steering assist i guess it is all electric and some sensor went bad again it goes out then i turn off car and re start then it re sets and works again i also checked and found out that there has been 300 deaths in the u.s. and 1 in canada from this i was never notified about the recall that has been out since april of 2014 i found out about it when it went out the first time and was advised there is a recall on the power steering assist i worked for g.m. for over 30 years and worked at the repairing dealer for over 20 years but i am retired now it is not the dealerships fault just defective parts or design .i just am blessed no one was around to get hurt or killed by the steering failing on a turn there could have been people walking behind this truck or kids thank god there was no foot traffic that early in the morning . *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the contact mentioned that vehicle was exhibiting the same failures mentioned in nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the u-joint bearing, rack and pinion, and the intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 205,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while making a right turn, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. in addition, the contact stated that while driving 50 mph during inclement weather, the vehicle veered to the right independently. the contact turned the steering wheel to the left to correct the veer. then the vehicle veered to the left independently. as a result, the contact crashed into a guard rail. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the contact was advised that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the failure mileage was 140,000.

After daughter stopped at red traffic light car would not go forward. only gear was reverse. drove backwards to safe location. car would not go into any other gear. i am on disability so i did assume my transmission went out. so i did replace. my ex-husband doing all work in my driveway, as i can't afford mechanic. long and short of it still wouldn't go into park. discover it was the shift cable. order shift cable directly from dealership. replaced and everything works fine. nothing was even mentioned when i would call dealership to ask question about getting the right transmission for my car, because i guess there was three different ones. nothing was even mentioned when i order my cable through the dealership that there was a recall. problem is gm doesn't want to reimburse because i didn't have the work done by a licensed mechanic. i had talk to a senior advisor and this is the information she had given to me. i feel this is not fair just because of my financial situation. i received my recall letter in july 2014 about recall and another letter january 16, 2015 letting me know that work could be done. i am hoping you can help me with this issue or i can try legal aid. thank you. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 35 mph, the power steering seized. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering rack needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 80,000.

There was no accident, but this is a complaint against gm for failing to replace all necessary components for a recall. on 3/31/14, gm issued a recall notice, #14v153000 for 1.3 million cars under 4 separate bulletins & this included my 05 malibu for steering: electric power assist - there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering assist that could occur at any time (bulletin 14116). under bulletin 14116, gm would replace only the torque sensor assembly (not the steering motor) for certain gm cars including my car and the gm dealer did so on 10/21/14. subsequently on 1/10/15, the power steering failed and on 1/14/15, i took this car to the dealer and they stated the steering motor module 6.605 was defective and replaced it on the same day. i had to pay for this since it was not covered under the bulletin this part seems to be the same part that would be replaced under the other 3 gm bulletins, # 14115, 14117 & 14118 for the same/similar steering problem. my concern is the steering motor module was not initially deemed to be a hazard for gm cars covered under the 14116 bulletin (and my 05 malibu). thus, other malibu owners under the 14116 bulletin may have had the same problem with the motor and another recall may be necessary. *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving at approximately 50 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle, causing it to spin and crash into a fence, a brick wall and the side of a house. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. updated 02/24/15*lj updated 9/15/2017*cn

Driver seat suddenly dropped and leaned to the right. upon inspection of seat, the mounting bracket was found to be broken

Tl* 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.

My power steering keeps locking up on me and will not allow me to turn. it locks up while im driving on the highway and it locks up some time when i start the car up. also my fuel pump failed. it does not read telling me how much fuel i have in my tank. *tr

Tl* 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.

I had the recall of the sensor on the electric power steering accomplished in october. i have had the loss of ps three times since upon acceleration and the problem is worse now than before the recall. the dealer indicates the problem now is the voltage spikes per tsb 08-02-32-005. this tsb indicates a defective coil causes voltage spikes in the electrical system thereby damaging the electric ps motor/module. the codes c0900, b1325, and c0176 were set. i spoke with gm with no avail. there is a tsb 10183 which extends the warranty to 10 years and 100,000 miles. this is with a loss of signal from the steering column. my vin is not covered by this tsb. my contention is a loss of ps by any cause is a safety issue and gm should recall and fix it. the tsb admits the coil is defective as the tsb requires a replacement with a new enhanced coil and a ground strap added to the coil. this is a manufacture defect and should be corrected by gm. any vehicle with this defective coil can have the electric ps damaged at any moment without knowing that the failure has occurred. again, i believe this is a safety issue. what is the point of gm replacing the sensor because of a safety issue and will not correct other issues that cause the same safety issue. why would one fault be more of an issue than another causing the same safety issue? i have ordered the new coil and related parts to correct the voltage spikes which could damage other parts. that still leaves the motor/module which the dealer indicates needs to be replaced. *tr

2005 chevrolet malibu. consumer writes in regards to transmission recall notice. *smd the consumer was informed the part was not available. *jb

Nhtsa recall # 14v224 (manufacturer recall # n140152) car has been on recall since may 16, 2014. brought car to paul conti cheverolet, freeport on 12/22/2014 to be serviced and was told again "part not available." *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the brakes failed to respond. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and believed the failure was related to the recall. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while attempting to turn the engine off, the ignition key failed to turn in order to shut the vehicle off. the contact mentioned that on occasions the vehicle would not start due to the ignition switch malfunctioning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the ignition switch cylinder needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 112,000.

Tl* 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.

I have had my engine stall due to lack of fuel multiple times which seems dangerous, i travel on the expressway every day. what if it happens at an fast speed. i also have had multiple issues while steering my car. there is an loud popping, coming from a steering shaft, which has just gotten worse i am afraid the steering shaft is going to break! both of these issues have been an recall for 2005 malibu. as i am clearly having these issues my car is not part of the recall? why not? if something happens and i end up in an accident i see a lawsuit. not to mention i have a 4 month child! *tr

My gas gauge is not reporting the correct amount of fuel in my gas tank. the engine light is illuminated 24/7 due to this issue. i believe it has something to do with the fuel sensor. *tr

Bulb design flaw: it burns hot and melts through bulb socket. original bulb 3157 burns plastic housing on front directional turn signals on malibu. it is a liability issue - faulty design made for failure and possible major fire hazard issues. *tr

After the vehicle has warmed up after driving 10 miles, the gears do not shift appropriately. the transmission stays in 2nd or 3rd gear causing loss of acceleration from a stopped position (such as a red light) mechanic ruled out any problems with the transmission by itself. gm dealer told me about this recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was restarted and taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new transmission. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 116,000. the vin was unavailable.

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. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. after starting the vehicle, the steering shaft and column detached from the rack and pinion steering gear. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

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 *tr

On 11/21, i took my 2005 malibu to the gm dealership for a recall on the "steering" to replace the torque sensor assembly. nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000. when i left the dealership and driving for awhile, i noticed my car would partially stall at traffic lights or stop signs. i called the dealership when i got home and they told me to bring it back the next day, but i had to work. today, 11/26 i took my car to the gm dealership because the car continues to partially stall at traffic lights or stop signs. i informed one of the reps what was happening and that i had no signs of this issue before the recall replacement. i was told they never went under the hood of my car during the recall replacement. it was all done at the steering column; that this issue is something that just happens without any warning at all. he informed me that other folks have come in with the same issue...not sure if this was after they also had the recall done. i tried telling the service dept., i had no other issues before bringing my car to them for the recall, but instead was told this was not their fault and i would have to pay for whatever is wrong with the car. i didn't let them touch it again. i will take it to my mechanic, who i never had an issue with after working on my car. i noticed there was a recall in 2011 for component(s): fuel system, gasoline; nhtsa campaign number: 11e009000 and never received this recall. i bought this car from car max in 2011. just speculating if this may be my problem. i also never received the recall for nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 component(s): power train. more work to do to find the answers. *tr

2005 chevrolet malibu. steering wheel froze while driving. *ta the consumer stated when the steering froze, she panicked and hit the side of a curb, with the undercarriage and the she hit a pole. the steering malfunction occurred several times throughout the year. the dealer was unable to diagnose the problem *jb

For the past 4-5 months, every time we fill up with gas and then start the car, the fuel gauge jumps up to full, stays there for a few miles, then drops to empty and low fuel message comes on. the check engine lamp also comes on and stays on. after about 20-30 miles, the fuel gauge goes back to full and at the point, the check engine light goes off. this doesn't always happen. sometimes the check engine light stays on until the next fill-up, then the same thing happens all over again.

Tl* 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*lj

2005 chevrolet malibu. customer does not own vehicle anymore. would like to stop receiving recall notices. *ta

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the driver side door became inoperable and failed to open. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 72,500.

Tl* 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.

It has been over 5 months since recall, and gm has still not come up with the replacement parts. this delay appears to be intentional. can nhtsa do anything to speed up this process? *tr

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), but the failure was not corrected. the vehicle experienced several failures after the repair. the steering wheel locked, the windows did not open or close, and the vehicle jerked while driving and when changing gears into drive or reverse. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 32,600.

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). *tr

My daughter-in-law was driving the vehicle to work, lost control of the car, went off the road and hit a tree. her brakes would not engage and she lost power in the steering forcing her to go off the road and hit a tree. there have been several recalls on the vehicle but it is not drivable, i still have the vehicle at my house. *tr

Letter from senator warner on behalf of constituent re 2005 malibu recalls (attn: shane clem). *smd 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. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when the brakes were applied, there was an abnormal noise as the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was restarted and resumed to normal. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 129,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the chime alarm activated and the power steering warning lamp illuminated as the power steering suddenly malfunctioned. as a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and drove off the road and down an embankment. during the incident, the driver suffered a bruised left shoulder and left ribs and the front passenger suffered a dislocated right shoulder and neck injury. a police report was filed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000. updated 12/17/14*lj

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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 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. *tr

My car is a part of the chevy recall that effects the power steering on the car. my car will completely pull to the left while you are driving and there is vibration in the tires when you hit 45 miles and up. when you stop and let go of the wheel it completely turns the wheels to the left and the steering wheel does a 360? circle twice. i have a 2 year old and a 4 month old that i drive around in this car. i have been speaking with a local dealership galles chevrolet and they keep telling me there wasn't a fix for a few months.. then i was told there was a fix but no parts. now i have been told that i am on a list and to call back in 10 days to see if the parts are in. i called yesterday 10/14/14 and they said they still don't have the parts. this is the only vehicle my family has to drive. this car is a huge safety issue for me and my children and the car is unsafe to drive. gm is dragging their feet on this and it is extremely unacceptable. god forbid that we were involved in an accident and something happens to my children or myself or others. how can a company get away this? it has been months since they issued the recall and have not done anything about it. i have been working with a lawyer on this issue and will pursue full legal action if necessary. i also have had to replace tires on my car because of the wear on them from pulling left. *tr

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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*lj updated 10/1/2015*js

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while operating the vehicle, a burning odor was present inside the vehicle. after examining the vehicle the contact discovered that the burning odor was coming from the head lights. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the head light wire harness was faulty. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 30,000.

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacture was not notified. the failure mileage was unavailable.

The vehicle is under recall for 145000 miles or less we only have 112000 miles on the car the chevrolet dealers will not complete the repair until we pay. *tr we are seniors on a fixed income retired we our 2005 chevy malibu turns off while driving we took the it in for recalls on transmission, brakes, and power steering the car still turns off. we talked to the rep who said all will be fixed with no charge, we called gm they reported it will be fixed with no charges, we called gm and left a message. prior to this we were told we have to pay for all repairs even under warranty.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle shook and lost acceleration. the check engine warning indicator illuminated after the failure occurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 69,000.

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. *tr

Front turn signal sockets melted. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle veered to right without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 150,151.

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the driver side seat welding failed. the failure caused the seat to lean to the right and become wobbly. the contact also stated that the driver seat was no longer adjustable. the dealer stated that the tracking underneath the seat needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000. updated 10/30/14*lj updated 4/27/2015 *js

I got an important safety recall message in the mail. so i need to make an appointment and i want to do it online. the reason for being recalled should be in your records. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 70 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the dealer stated that the battery cable needed to be tightened. the manufacturer was notified. the contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v153000 (steering) and 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 146,000.

Tl* 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.

Steering was clunking and making other noises that made me question my safety. took to dealer and had the repair done under extended 10 year/150,000 mile warranty with $49.50 as my deductible. car is now making same noises 18 months later. awaiting my chevy dealer to get steering pump in stock so as to get repairs done and apply for reimbursement for initial repair due to recall. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* 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.

I was speeding trying to get on palmetto expressway when i suddenly noticed that i could not move the steering wheel, since that date my dad is using my car with great effort, and had tried to fix it, but there are no parts nowhere to solve the problem. what must i do? my car is also involved in recall 13036. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that there was an intermittent failure with the connection of the fuse box and the connecting screws. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the screws and the fuse box. the contact also experienced a failure with the power steering. the steering wheel was tight and the contact experienced extreme difficulty turning the steering wheel left or right. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the steering column. the remedy corrected the failure. the contact had been waiting for months to have the vehicle repaired according to nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and 14v224000 (power train). the dealer did not provide a specific date for when the parts would become available. the manufacturer was notified. the contact also indicated that the vehicle idled high and it was difficult to change gears. the approximate failure mileage was 62,000. updated 11/14/14*cn updated 8/11/2015*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the brake pedal failed to stop the vehicle and the steering wheel seized. the contact crashed into a tree and sustained minor injuries that require medical attention. a police report was filed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* 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.

Gas tank full, yet the gas gage says empty and the bell rinngs ofr low gas

While driving along, steering tightens up, can barely steer or keep in road. no warning! also, steering wheel will start to girate by itself, moving on its own.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the headlight covers became foggy causing visibility at night to become difficult. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and the head light covers were replaced. the replaced headlight covers became foggy after some time. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure mileage was 10,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v15300 (steering); however, the parts needed for the repairs were not available. the manufacturer was made aware of the delay. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 malibu maxx. the contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. the vehicle also started to make a jerking motion. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

My name is [xxx]. i am submitting this complaint on behalf of a close family member,[xxx] is 90 years with no access to a computer. he resides at [xxx], and owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. [xxx] received three safety recall notices that are summarized below: june 2014 - first recall notice stated: your vehicle, equipped with eps may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving. steering control can be maintained, as the vehicle will revert to a manual steering mode, but would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds, which could result in an increased risk of a crash. july 2014 - second recall notice stated: traction control, electronic stability control (ecs), and panic braking assist features, if equipped, may be disabled. service esc and/or traction control tell-tales lights may illuminate with this condition. these conditions may increase the risk of a crash. july 2014 - third recall notice stated: your vehicle has a condition in which the transmission shift cable may fracture at any time. if the driver cannot place the vehicle in park, and exists the vehicle without applying the park brake, the vehicle could roll away and a crash could occur with prior warning. [xxx] contacted the local chevrolet dealership in june 2014. the local chevrolet dealership is: keller chevrolet ([xxx]),. resolution: [xxx] feels that while he is waiting for gm to receive replacement parts for his 2005 malibu, the local dealership should provide him with a safe loaner vehicle as his existing 2005 malibu. [xxx] can be reached at: [xxx] thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I received a letter in july from gm advising me of a recall of my transmission shift cable. in short, it could fracture at any moment, causing an accident. it also has begun shifting to different gears without pressure being applied to the gear shift button. in other words, it can shift into a different gear on its own. this as my primary transportation. the problems with my car are a result of the transmission shift cable, under recall 14152. in the letter (again, received in july) i was informed that chevrolet dealerships do not have the parts to fix the problem. it is now the end of august and the parts are still not available. my question to gm, as a single woman with one vehicle that i can't safely drive, what am i supposed to do? they had no answer. when is gm going to be held accountable for the position in which they have put thousands of consumers? why isn't there a forced buy back? and what am i supposed to do until they make parts available? *tr

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. *tr

Power steering has been going out, since we bought the vehicle. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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 part to do the repair was 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.

We have received 3 separate recall notices from gm. (1 for electric steering, 1 for brake apply sensor and 1 for a shift cable fracture). however, gm will not fix any of the problems. they tell us to call the dealer. the dealer then tells us that gm will not supply the parts. upon calling gm a third time, they will not reveal who is making these parts, where they are coming from, or have any idea when they will be available. they again instruct us to call the dealer. each recall states that it is an "important safety recall" in accordance federal laws but yet nobody will fix any of the issues. the first recall notice came in 2012 for electric steering. we are still being told there are not parts to fix this. the brake apply sensor came in july 2014. the shift cable fracture also came in july 2014. (this indicates that the cable can snap while driving). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train) however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel would seize while driving various speeds. the failure occurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

I am a mechanic and i do preventive maintenance for a living i noticed my parking brake cable to be worn very thin and cause of the recent recalls if a user were to hit the parking brake in an emergency or just to apply it the brake might not apply i strongly believe there should be a safety recall for this cause the line is rubbing against the frame and there is no simple fix it has to be replaced and a plate installed to keep it from rubbing against the frame. *tr

Tl * the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the driver side seat moved on the tract and was crooked. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the vin and failure mileage were unknown.

To date, i have received 3 different recall notices from gm dealing with my vehicle. though i understand that these parts may not be available immediately, i don't and will never understand why i am unable to get a loaner car until these problems can be taken care of. i was instructed to drive my vehicle until i had a problem and then it would be taken care of. what kind of advice is that? i've talked to several people today about my issue and no one cares. i can pretty much guarantee none of them would have their wives and small children in the same position i'm in. all i want to be able to do is go to work and make it home safely to my child. *tr

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the driver's side-turning signal failed to activate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, who stated that the light failed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

When i turn the steering wheel right or left i hear a knocking sound and steering loose. *tr

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 . *tr

I have received numerous recall notices and whenever i call a dealer i am told either there is no recall for this notice or they don't have the parts for this recall. i think they are waiting for me to either get rid of the car or get in an accident. if my car is affected i want it fixed. is there anything the nhtsa can do? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact state while driving approximately 35 mph, the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the mechanic stated that the fuel pump vapor line was cracked and leaking fumes. the mechanic was also unsure as to how the fuel line became fractured. the mechanic also advised the contact that if he did not get the vehicle repaired and the leak continued, the vehicle would possibly explode. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed intermittently. the contact stated that the vehicle resumed normal functioned immediately after being restarted. the contact mentioned that he received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded the reasonable amount of time for the repairs. the dealer stated the parts were not available. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not taken for diagnostic test. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 87,000. updated 08/27/14*lj updated 09/18/2014 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), but the manufacturer stated that the parts for the repair were unavailable. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or repaired. the contact had not experienced a failure.

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). *tr

Every 18 months i get a error code of p0463 and p2119. fuel system was replaced twice and now possibly a third time. car wants to stop on its own after a few miles of driving. secondary problem also includes low fuel level warning even when fuel is at a full tank. *tr

Fyi (the incident date is when i had my car fixed at a work shop) i replaced my fuel pump, left axle and transmission.(total $2484.92) i have a recall for my fuel pump (nhtsa campaign number: 11e009000 ) but gm won't replace it due to it not being built in a certain location. my electrical system has a recall (nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 ) my key ignition has a recall although the chevrolet dealer has not received parts to replace this defect. my transmission also has a defect ( the transmission has a clické on 2nd and 3rd gears and gm is not fixing these problems and continue to make these defected transmissions) my transmission repair shop replace these clickés and charged me $1750.00 and gave me a warranty. my electrical has a defect, i keep changing my fuses because of my electrical system( nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 ). gm is neglecting to fix my car. i will never purchase another chevrolet again. *tr

Tl* 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.

A bolt fell out of the left front fender. the front right turn signal does not work as the holder does not make electrical contact with the bulb.a dangerous situation. the remote keys no longer work. the electrical seat control does not operate properly. this car has so many problems that i will never buy another gm product. *tr

Over a course of three years, i've continuously had problems with my taillights going out, cruise control malfunctioning,etc. i've had several near miss accidents because of this issue. my brake lights randomly go on and go off while my car is in motion and when braking the brake lights fail to "light up". i have had several mechanics give me different diagnosis' and have spent a few hundred dollars to remedy this and every thing has failed. i recently did some research and came across this which is exactly what is wrong with my vehicle. http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/searchresults my car was also given a diagnosis of what might be wrong with my vehicle and the mechanic at chevrolet specifically mentioned that after i spend $700 to get this fixed, this might not remedy the problem. any information will be greatly appreciated. *tr

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. impalas has same problem - had shift lock replaced 4/4/2014. this car needs to be recalled. *tr

For awhile now my power steering indicator has been going off and a few months ago it had become an issue when i veered off the road on a u-turn. i brought it to my local chevrolet dealership and they told me nothing was wrong with my car and that id be fine. few weeks ago i had another incident to where i was backing into a spot and couldn't turn my wheel and almost hit the car behind me. the chime goes off 2-3 times a week and have trouble starting my car sometimes ad well. being concerned i had done some research and found out that there is a recall on my 2005 chevrolet malibu. i immediately called gm and they took info from me and left message for chevy to call me. chevy never called me back so i called and they began to tell me the parts are not available to remedy the problem and the car is on a waiting list. i immediately began to do more research and came up empty. i don't understand how gm can leave me in this situation. i don't know if because my car is almost at the 10 year mark and than gm is not liable, or there is a loop hole in some way they can drag their feet. is there anything i can do, or anything being done about this?! *tr

Was traveling app. 35 mi per hr and went to make a turn and lost the power steering and was almost hit by another car. i have lost the ability to steer properly several times over the last year the worst being when this happens and i am on the interstate. this recall happened in may of 2014 and now it is july and the dealer is saying they still don't have the parts to fix the problem. are they waiting till our cars are to old for them to be fixed under the recall? i have not received any notice from general motors. *tr

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? *tr

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. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while traveling 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was empty although the contact had refueled. the contact mentioned that the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the vehicle veered to the left. also, the contact stated that the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was turned off and restarted before it resumed normal operation. approximately five minutes later the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not contacted. there was no diagnosis completed on the vehicle. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 60,300.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the power steering light illuminated and the power steering failed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 63,000. the vin was not available.

While traveling home i was pulled over by a state trooper. i was told i was not using my signal lights and my brake lights were not working. for the past few weeks my abs light has been coming on but i just had brakes put on my car. when i drive in the rain my brake petal goes almost to the floor before i can stop and my car makes strange scrubbing noises from time to time. as advised i had my lights checked by a professional and it was found my lights seemed to be burned/melted at the bottom where the bulbs connect to the base. i have replaced them several times and do not understand why they have to be replaced so often. due to these issues i am afraid to drive in the rain and constantly check my brake and signal lights. *tr

While driving home i lost control of my steering wheel. it became hard to steer and i could barely turn off the street into a parking lot. at the time of the incident it was raining and 5 o'clock traffic was getting heavy. *tr

I am not sure of the exact part, but was driving down the road and car went from a fuel tank of gas to showing none. which i know wasn't the case as i had just stopped and filled up. is this a common problem i have noticed a lot of recalls with fuel pumps and ignition switches which i also have had issues with. i can go to turn my key but need to really push hard on my gas to get it going. the car has shutoff on my while driving once but i was able to steer it off to the side of the road. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift from park and the key seized in the ignition. the dealer was contacted who informed him that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 98,117.

Vehicle disabled itself while driving. pass-lock will not allow car to restart. on going problem. *tr

I brought my vehicle to my local auto mechanic complaining of a steering/// front brake engaging prematurely issue. my mechanic looked at my front brake system and established that there was nothing wrong with the actually units that make up the front braking system. he then instructed me to take my vehicle to the chevrolet dealership and have them look at the vehicle's computer to see if they can diagnose a possible sensor issue. i followed his advice. while driving at aprox 40 -45 mph, the steering wheel began to "shimmy" uncontrollably. at this same time, the front brakes began to engage independent of the brake peddles being depressed. i pulled the vehicle off the road and parked on a side street. as the vehicle sat stationary, i notices smoke eminating from both front wheelwells. moments later, the tire valve in my front left tire blew, causing the tire to deflate. i then had the vehicle towed to the dealership. i told them what had happened. i also informed them that i had already taken the vehicle to my local mechanic, describing the reason why; this was 06/12/14. on 06/13/14, the dealership informed me that they couldn't find anything wrong with the front braking system. i then reminded them that i had already told them that my mechanic had already established that fact, and that it was his recommendation that i bring my car to the dealership service center for a more detailed diagnosis. as it stands right now, the dealership still does not know why the issues i highlighted are happening. please note - 05/21/14 i had brought my vehicle in for the ignition switch recall. this problem began to manifest itself soon after that recall was completed. *js

My family and i were returning from portland, oregon to our home in woodburn, oregon. the steering froze (power steering ceased to work). i had to struggle to pull the car off the road, as all systems seemed to shut down. i checked under he hood, but of course could see nothing wrong. after an unspecified period of time, i tried to start the car again. the car started and the power steering started working again. the steering made a squeaking noise when i would make a left turn. *tr

Shifting has been hard from park position, wheel alignment very bad ,shifting from left to right. a recall was done by gm on 05/20/2014 but my car was not recall until today, i check everyday on gm with my vin number. on may 1st i went to my auto services and they find out major problems with transmission shift cable and inner tie-rod end. as i did not receive a recall order, gm won't do anything. very dangerous situation for my 18 year old and i as auto repair shop will charge me over $600.00++ which i can't afford now. scary and unfair. thank you in advance for listening and advising me in the very near future. *tr

The warning chime will sound, then i sometimes get a warning note across the dashboard stating "power steering" & then for a brief moment i will have trouble turning the steering wheel; one time when this happened all the warning lights flashed across the dashboard and i lost power for a second & then everything went back to normal until several miles later when the chiming came on again; i paid the chevy dealer to replace the power steering in the summer of 2012 but the problem recurred almost immediately afterward. i am now afraid to drive the car. i don't want any refund, i just want the car to operate reliably & safely. *tr

This relates to recall campaign 14v153000. in 2009, i first began having power steering failures when accelerating from stopped. i would feel the steering wheel jerk to the path of least resistance (straighten) if i was in a turn, and would hear three chimes (ding-ding-ding). if i released the gas pedal, the power steering would resume operations, but if i maintained pedal activation, power steering would remain off and an alert would illuminate on the dashboard indicating power steering failure. the problem occurred with increased frequency on hot days, especially when air conditioning was operating on high (leading me to believe that it was a loss of power to the steering column, induced by a problem with the way that the electrical system was set up--giving higher priority to a/c fans than to the power steering). in october 2009, the vehicle was repaired under special bulletin 10183. however, in april 2014, i began having this problem again. on every day where the temperature was above 75 degrees, i've had this issue. i called gm and they stated that my vin is not among those affected, though i drive a 2005 chevy malibu and i clearly have had the same problem that other vehicles using the same parts. the dealer refuses to look at it unless i have a recall letter. nhtsa should look into how many customers have been notified out of this my, especially since there is nothing in the language (or logic) of this recall that should exclude my vehicle. *tr

While driving making left turn, power steering seized making steering impossible. dash message screen indicated "power steering" problem. *tr

The drivers side turn signal bulb keeps burning out. i have replaced the bulb twice but it continues to burn out. there are many other complaints about this issue. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the brake lights failed to illuminate when being depressed. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the bulb needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v252000( electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control ). the approximate failure mileage was 155,000.

Driver seat is broken. there was no incident that caused it to break. it is crooked and sometimes moves while driving, which has caused my footing to slip off the brake/gas. *tr

I had sent an email regarding the recalls i had heard about. someone from your company called and also contacted nick chevrolet. when i was talking to the service tech ([xxx]) he made an appointment for me to drop my car off so that they could look at all of the issues i was having. when i got to the dealership on saturday may 17th i spoke with louis and explained what was going on and what [xxx] told me to do. [xxx] then proceeded to tell me "he didn't care what i was told, he was the service manager" at that point he proceed to tell me that the only recall for my car was some wire and that they didn't have the part and didn't know when it would be in. so he didn't listen and anything i had to say about my email to you or my conversation with [xxx]. i am extremely disappointed with gm and this dealership and would not recommend either to my worst enemy, hence my last email. if anything happens to me or my vehicle because of gm and/or [xxx] from nick chevrolet both will be held accountable! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Abs light want to go on and off for no apparent reason comes on turn car off turn car back on light off . on going occurrence. *tr

The brakes lights on my vehicle come on without pressure applied to the brakes resulting in the cruise control to kick off. the brake lights will go off once the brakes are pressed. this presents an unsafe situation as it is never known when it will happen. this resulted in my vehicle being rear ended while at a stop sign coming off the off ramp from the highway. i have had to have this issue fixed several times and it keeps reoccurring. the power steering goes completely out on the vehicle while driving at random times. i have had to have this fixed at least two times. i know that there have been recalls on both issues for my make, model and year however i keep getting told that my vehicle is not on the list. *tr

Tl * the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that after inserting the key in the ignition, it failed to turn in order to start the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 58,000. pm

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated when attempting to park, the engine stalled as the anti-theft warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the pass lock sensor and the ignition switch were replaced. the dealer was notified of the problem and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the vehicle had been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

The driver seat is broken due to poor design of seat assembly. many other malibu owners have reported the issue on various other automobile defect sites. due to broken seat assembly, driver's position could shift unexpectedly, causing, at a minimum, a distraction, if not loss of control of the vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while traveling 40 mph, the instrument panel lights failed. the contact mentioned that the directional signals independently activated without being engaged. the failure recurred on several occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 9,000 and the current mileage was 9,127.00.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the day time running lights on the passenger's side malfunctioned. the light over heated and melted the bulb socket. the failure recurred on several occasions. the vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 23,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle would fail to start after numerous attempts. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, who stated that the ignition switch failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

As i was pulling out of my garage i had no power steering. *tr

My husband was driving 65mph down hwy 75 and the engine just shut down, rolled to a stop and after a little while he got it started and we went on down the road. the next two weeks when driving, the car would just die and i would have to wait a bit to get it started. after dying in heavy traffic i took it to armbruster motor co. in falls city nb. where they said it was the ignition and put a new one on. coming home going 60mph and nearing a curve the car died and locked up and i almost had a wreck. armbruster motor took it back and put these parts on. 1each #19210069 pcm 3.670,ach 19210069 core charge and 1 each 19210069 core return. also parts: 1each 3157 bulb, and 1 each 3057 bulb. parts and labor came to $663.06 now the car works great and haven't had trouble since getting it back but there is always that fear of wrecking when i get on the highway now. is this a manufacture defect? is this going to happen again? i feel that everyone should be warned about the chev malfunctions and how your life is one the line when you take a chev on the highway. *tr

Vehicles brake lights stick on while driving. sometimes they flash when going aprox 65 and up. it appears the brake lights also flash when car is changing gears. the car once would not shift into drive while reversing and lost all power steering. also the brakes or something at front of car shakes rapidly when accelerating and even worse when going down hills. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated when the contact was not depressing the brake pedal. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the bcm needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 119,000.

It seems that i have a recall problem with my steering, i think it has to deal with the torque because it always wants to steer to the right and i have to keep pulling the wheel to the left. if the car is on a lift with no pressure on the tires, as soon as the car is started, the wheels turn hard right which is very dangerous on icy and wet roads. this is an on going problem every day at any speed. *tr

I, was driving my chevrolet malibu (2005), on the afternoon of 9/9/07. i was driving to the selma, texas located live-oak shopping, and my vehicle electrical power steering became unstable, the speed keeled, and the vehicle shut-down completely within 5-8 ft of the mall stop-sign. this incident cause back car traffic jamming, horns blowing near crash. i, immediately had to call my geico automobile representative to assist my vehicle for towing. this same exact vehicle failure occurred again on 1/3/08. again on 1/09/11 my vehicle had a electrical power steering becoming unsafe, with the speed keeled, and the vehicle shut-down completely on the 1-10 east texas interstate highway, and unfortunately i was en-route traveling for a physical therapy job assignment. the fourth incident on 11/09/11 my vehicle experience an complete electrical shutdown at a hotel travel assignment, which resulted a immobile vehicle for four days due to rural area delayed towing. the fifth and final unsafe impaired vehicle incident on 6/11/11 my vehicle loss electrical power steering on the texas 1-10 west interstate traveling from a job assignment in the george west texas areas. my vehicle loss power steering control and steered into a right-shoulder animal pasture areas, the interstate state trooper had to assist with my safety to return to the highway. therefore, on 8/11 i had no chose but to trade in my vehicle to banner chevrolet in new orleans, louisiana. *tr

I have a 2005 chevy malibu it has all of the symptoms as the recall for the ignition switch, the power steering goes out when it wants to, it shuts off sometimes when you come to a stop and the air bag light is on, it has not occurred since we put the key on a ring by itself, but they won"t honor it says it's not on the list but the 2005 malibu maxx is on the list! the maxx is the same car but with a hatchback instead of a trunk, can u please look into this and tell me what if anything can i do? *tr

I was driving my vehicle when the power steering stopped working and my ebs light on my dash started flashing. the car was still drivable but very hard to steer. it stayed that way for the drive home then it started working again the next morning . *js

I started my car and my empty light started blinking and dinging saying that my car had no fuel despite that i had put in $30 the day before, but when i looked at my miles to empty option on my radio it said 331 miles to empty. i decided once i got to work i'd try restarting it to see if that worked, well while i was driving down the street i realized none of my gauges were working i was going at least 35-40 and my car was reading 0 rpms and 0 mph which made me panic thinking well if my car is reading that im not driving and that i have no gas what if it just shuts off on me? so i pulled over afraid that it could cause my car to shut off it took five times of me starting the car and turning it back off for it to work. the only gauge that was doing anything during this time was the hot cold sensor for my coolant which would go the middle and then immediately fall back to cold. this is the first time this has happened and it makes me feel extremely upset and afraid to drive my own car! since it has stopped doing this i don't know what taking it into a shop will do since they can't diagnose a problem if it isn't occurring at the time. *tr

There is a lag on steering and i have been feeling it for a while, sometimes i don't have a proper steering control, pretty scary at times. *tr

Going through a drive through food place and steering completely stopped working. the power steering stops working intermediately. *tr

2005 chevrolet malibu. consumer writes in regards to ignition lock cylinder recall. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle stalled, as she was arriving at a busy intersection. the vehicle had to be towed, because the she was unable to re-start the vehicle. according to the invoice, the ignition cylinder was replaced. *jb

I have to turn my steering wheel back and forth and my shifting gear in order to start the car then when going down the highway computer goes off steering becomes harder. a light comes on showing a car and a lock. a message comes on the computer "steering". it does randomly. is there a recall on this? *tr

Driver seat weld on track assembly broke. seat is loose. i took to dealership and estimate to repair is $1000. not covered under warranty and no recalls. not safe to drive. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, there was a sudden loss of power steering without any warning. the steering wheel was difficult to turn even though force was applied continuously. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic twice where the electric power steering motor was replaced each time. in addition, the power steering motor was reprogrammed by the dealer. the failure recurred and the vehicle had not been repaired. there was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 14v153000 (steering) however, the contact's vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the failure mileage was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel seized while she was driving 80 mph. there was also a very low warning alarm heard as the failure occurred. the failure was experienced several times. the dealer replaced the power steering motor however the failure was not corrected. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer advised the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number 14v153000 (steering). the failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 124,927.

2005 chevy malibu. consumer writes in regards to being stranded several times and having vehicle towed. consumer found many complaints on line for same problem. *smd

I have a 2005 chevrolet malibu and the dealer in my area said that my car is not covered in the latest gm recall. the steering in my car has lost power and losing its function. i am afraid to drive my car and it is the only form of transportation i have. my car should be covered in this latest recall. please advise me of what i should do. thank you! *tt

I went to school to drop off kids i went to start the car an all the lights in the dash board goes on but wont crank. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph and making a right turn, the power steering assist suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel erroneously turned to the left, causing the contact to drive into the wrong lane and nearly crash into oncoming traffic. the contact indicated that during the incident the abs and power steering warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the failure mileage was 71,284.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver as the power steering warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the eps motor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 162,000.

While driving the power steering shut down. i was unable to steer the vehicle. lost all control of steering while in the rush hour of the day. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while at a complete stop, she heard a loud bang. the contact later discovered that the sunroof glass had exploded. the small pieces of glass shattered inside and outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Power steering locks especially in colder weather. very dangerous when driving in an urban city. *tr

Door locks go up and down continuously while driving the car. when the car is parked and not locked (inside a secure garage), the factory alarm goes off when opening the doors. the electric lock switch on the driver door will not always unlock the other car doors. the key-in-ignition chime has started chiming even when the keys are not in the ignition. this all started sunday, march 30th, 2014. it has continued daily from then until now (wednesday april 2nd) and is still happening. *tr

The drivers seat has broken when simply sitting down in the vehicle and can only be safely used in it's lowest position. if you try to raise the power seat, it tilts to the extreme right, and only the left side of the seat lifts. the car is very difficult to drive while sitting on such an extreme slant, and also hard to see when sitting in the lowest position, unless you are quite tall. overall, the seat is now very wobbly and unstable if you shift your weight in the seat not that it has broken. i don't recall at what mileage this happened - but i was getting into the car in my driveway and heard a loud pop of something breaking loose, and the seat fell to the side. fortunately it happened in my driveway and not while driving. *tr

The power steering failed and the vehicle became very difficult to steer. the vehicle's computer indicated a power steering problem. after investigating i found out that this is a known problem by general motors. *tr

Like the current gm cobalt problems, car stalled while traveling on interstate. luckily we were able to pull to side of the road and get towed. it was in the garage for a week and they could not find problem even with driving it 50 miles a day. local dealer said they had not had problems, but i could bring it in. lots of complaints on internet about this, but no service bulletins or recalls. car has 35k miles on it, but my wife will no longer drive it. *tr

Driver's seat right front support bracket weld failed during slow turn. the corner of the seat dropped down, and now it wobbles up and down. the tube that connects the brackets on both sides of the driver's seat failed at the weld on the right side. the tube appears to be too thin for the application - the weld has peeled a piece of the tubing away. the seat belt is attached to the seat instead of the frame. so now the safety of the driver restraint system is in question, because the seat is unstable. after an internet search, it appears that this is not an uncommon problem, and is costly to repair or replace the seat. *tr

The drivers seat rear inside mounting bracket is broken. it looks like the weld failed. seat is very uncomfortable and unsafe as it lunges forward when brakes are applied as well as falls back when you accelerate. looked online for a fix and it seems this is very common and chevrolet has not recalled it nor is taking responsibility for this unsafe flaw. i haven't taken it to a mechanic as i heard and read that it is very expensive to fix or replace it with a junk yard part...which is not an acceptable remedy. *tr

Was doing 40mph power steering failed spun out hit a wall ended up facing the wrong way on one way highway.. i have had so many issues with the 2005 malibu it should be pulled off the road for sure, i have had to replace struts 2 times now and about to replace my 2nd fuel pump, my car has stalled out on many occasions, has left me stranded many other occasions. for as much money as i have spent to buy the car used in 2009 with 22000 miles on it cost us 10500$ we have easily spent over that in repairing it, the worst investment i have ever made.. the lighting constantly burns out the blinkers and headlights fail constantly, the gas cap threads expand and or shrink and causes the cap to either be impossible to remove or impossible to lock depending on the weather. i also have had anti theft security lock out many times where the car stalls and locks me out of using it. power steering failed, fuel would not pump properly into the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed improper readings, and the speedometer was inoperative.my remote keys fail constantly as well, alignment which makes the car shake/vibrate at speeds 60+ my cd player does not work either i had dealership repair it before warranty it would lock the disc in the player after warranty problem started again,, my seat warmers get stuck on it was a constant problem even before warranty was done the dealership would fix it but now not under warranty they wouldn't repair it or the cd player again even though it was an obvious complaint before the end of the warranty well we are car shopping now for 2 new cars and i promise you i will never purchase another gm/chevy ever again worst customer service worst cars and to dangerous to reconsider. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while removing something from the trunk, the truck door fell down and struck him in the head. the contact suffered a concussion as a result. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 4,366.

The car in mention above has stalled for no apparent reason, when stalled steering becomes difficult this has happened several times over the past 5 years. when the dealer was called they said there was no recall, and if there was no trouble light on, it would be hard to detect cause unless it stalled while they had it in the shop. when it stalls everything just shut off. upon pulling the car to the side of road with horns blaring putting it in park it then restarts like nothing ever happened until next time it decides to shut off. what i'm getting at is there a possibility that gm will expand there ignition switch recall to include the 2005 malibu which in my opinion is experiencing the same symptoms of suddenly shutting off or stalling the car now has 100,000 mile runs good other then the stalling. *tr

I consider us lucky. we were in a wal-mart parking lot 25 miles from home, and the car wouldn't start. i played with the ignition off and on for half an hour, and a connection was made, and the car started. i was careful to keep it running, and made it home. the next day, the same problem. the electrical connection to the fuel pump was missing. i had it towed to my repair shop, and they replaced the ignition switch. cost $620.54. on 2/7/2013 the fuel pump was replaced. i feel that the incidents are connected. i think the loss of electrical feed to the fuel pump harmed the pump, and caused it to fail. cost of fuel pump replacement was $635.11.this adds up to $1255.65 repair bills which should have been unnecessary. i feel there are more cars out there that gm should be made to recall and repair with better parts. i was lucky! others were not, and we don't need more unnecessary deaths on our highways. *tr

I was driving on the interstate; i got off an exit and when i went to turn left, the power steering went out. i almost had an accident. i called the dealer to see if there had been a recall. they told me there was, but it was only good up to 150,000 miles. updated 02-28-14 *bf

The car stops when driving also the exterior light have burned out the casing that holds the bulbs are melted. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact indicated that the engine and all of the electronics in the vehicle suddenly shut off. the vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer and the contact was informed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. the failure mileage was 40,600. updated 4/4/14*cn the consumer stated the problem continued but the dealer found that the pcm (power control module) failed, pcm was replaced. *tr

I was driving and turning a corner when the key turned off and everything locked up. doors locked, the steering was hard to turn i had to pull it really hard to the left to miss the cliff. almost took me off the cliff but i was able to stop it on the side of the road. i tried to get out but the doors locked on me. when i tried to turn it back on it locked up the doors again and wouldn't turn on. but i realized that it was still in gear and i was able to start it after i put it in park. but when i drive it, it seems like its running out of gas or about to turn off while i am driving. *tr

I started my chevy malibu and began to drive down the road with in minutes my power steering jerked, made a ding, ding noise and went out. i pulled it off the road. turned it off and waited when i turned it back on it worked fine. the chevy dealership says that it has to do it when they have it before they replace it. so if it doesn't i guess they want me to get killed before they will replace it. *tr

2005 chevrolet malibu. consumer writes in regards to vehicle power steering malfunction. *smd the dealer informed the consumer, a recall was issued for the power steering. however, it only covered vehicles up to 150,000 miles. the consumer had 166,000 miles on her vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering assist failed without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 97,000. updated 02/27/14*lj a recall had been issued for the steering issue. however, the dealer informed the consumer the vehicle had too many miles, to replace under recall. the dealer stated they were only fixing vehicles with under 100,000 miles. updated 02/27/14

Power steering quit working. here in 2013, with 175000 miles, gm will not honor their "service policy" , due to miles! it only covered up to 150000 miles! absurd! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the passenger side turn signal failed. the contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the bulb had overheated and caused the material of the casing to melt. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 95,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel suddenly malfunctioned and would not turn in either direction. the contact stated the vehicle was shut off and restarted, and the problem was remedied. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the steering failure. the failure mileage was 155,000.

While turning left the orange globe in the headlight assembly melted and caused light bulb to burn plastic. i contacted the company general motors before about the discoloration of my headlight assembly and they said they had not received any prior complaints. i work for a parts store and i had noticed almost every (80%) 2005 that came in for light bulb replacement has this problem. my daughter has a malibu max 2005. she had to replace her assemblies which had burned worse, after she went to local chevrolet dealer and they would not replace them. she purchased after market lights at about $65 each versus their $165 price not counting labor they would of charged. it's vin #[xxx]. gm has a problem and will not do anything to fix it. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 176,000. rvk

Was going through a red light and heard a ding then the steering wheel got real tight and hard to turn,power steering showed up . *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering shaft was worn and the joints were corroded. the contact also mentioned that when making turns at low speeds, an abnormal noise was heard from the steering column. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the steering shaft would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 49,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, smoke started to emit from behind the steering wheel. the contact mentioned that within a couple of minutes, the air bag erroneously deployed without warning. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 158,000.

2005 chevrolet malibu. consumer writes in regards to power steering motor failure. *smd the consumer stated while driving, the power steering motor failed, and he lost the ability to steer the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop, where the steering motor was replaced at a cost of $ 693.00.

There was a code for small large evap leak on the computer. we have replaced the sensor and part of the exhaust system and the code is still there. *tr

The car died on the highway when it goes over 55 the fuel cuts out. the car dies and will not restart. *tr

Drivers seat, the weld has broken and now the seat sits to the right and moves with any bump or turn. very unsafe. *tr

The fuel gauge suddenly started to jump up and down and vehicle engine gets off and on. *tr

Started 2013, traction control remains on for a 10 mins of driving then turns off, and back on again once restart of car. when traction control light is on unable to turn off by pressing the button. car drives like the rear breaks are engaged. this started in 2010 and still happens to the present day the car has times where it doesn't start up, it turns over but doesn't catch. i have had a fuel ejection service, and regular oil changes at a chevrolet dealership. this started 2013, engine light is on and it won't go off. car is at 115,000 miles. this started 2012, the changing of gears is very rough, hard changes. this started in 2010, my last change was 2012, my head light turn signal continue to blow out and burst. in 2011 my mirror visor on the driver sides has broken again after getting it replace with the recall. *tr

Steering had a clunking noise and was hard to pull away from curb. while driving steering would tighten up car was unsafe to drive on freeway took to dealership replaced steering column.. july of 07 started having same issues took to dealership replaced shaft kit.april 2010 was driving on freeway in heavy traffic when steering tightened was lucky to get to off ramp safely. took to dealership replaced shaft kit. january 2010 lost power steering while driving could of been another dangerous situation. took to dealership replaced steering column. september 6 2013 started clunking took it to dealership $1000 to supposedly fix it. *tr

While attempting to pass another vehicle by accelerating on a slight curve and pulling an incline, the 2005 chevy malibu would not properly steer. when realizing that the steering was not working correctly, decreased acceleration and then was able to regain control of the steering. this has occurred on multiple occasions and nearly caused an accident each time. gm has been notified about the safety concern and they have set up an appointment with a local gm dealer to diagnosis the problem. they have indicated a possible problem with the electric steering in the 2005 chevy malibu based on the vin. i may be charged diagnostic fees and repair costs if the steering issue is not in line with their "special letter" regarding possible failure of the electric steering components. i have read that this is a common problem among this year, make and model of vehicle. i have also read that canada has recently issued a recall on this same year, make and model of vehicle for steering related safety concerns. i feel that this recall for the steering components should also apply to cars in the us if they are experiencing similar safety concerns.

While passing on the interstate the power steering failed for several seconds. there was an audible alert then the steering failed. several other times while turning at low speeds and accelerating the steering fails for only a brief time, but pulls extremely hard in the opposite direction that i am turning. *tr

My car has a sensor code of po 463. my car will no start, unless jump started. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact noticed a gasoline fuel smell emitting from the tail pipe. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for diagnosis. the mechanic replaced the fuel filter and performed a fuel cleaning but the failure continued. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 11e009000 (fuel system, gasoline) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000. *tr

Intermittent brake lights; go on when not braking; also cruise control intermittent i understand that this is a common problem with this make/model. suggest recall as this problem has made the press. *tr

Was told by a driver who had been behind me coming up to a traffic light that my brake lights were not working. she said it looked as though they were on while i was accelerating and went off when i was stopping. i have replaced the brake light diagnostic resistor and it hasn't done anything. i also have had issues with getting the car out of park and with the cruise control refusing to engage or disengaging itself. i understand now that these are reoccurring problems for this car and it has something to with terminal fretting corrosion in the body control module but there has been no recall for this problem. when i bought the car less than a year ago, there was no mention of this problem. i have no idea how long the brake light problem has existed since no one has told me about it before this but the cruise control acted funny even when i was test driving the vehicle before purchase. i mentioned it to the salesperson and he said they would check it out. it worked the next time i test drove it but has frequently not worked after i actually bought it. getting the car out of park has been a problem on several occasions since i bought it.

2 months after i purchased my car i noticed a popping noise in the front end. i took the vehicle back to the dealership, trenor motors, inc. to be fixed. they told me that the steering rack was bad and according to their work order/invoice they replaced the steering rack. on august , 2009 i had the car back into trenor motors for the same problem and again according to their work order/invoice they replaced the steering rack. in october, 2009 the problem resurfaced and again i took the car back to trenor motors where according to their work order/invoice they replace the steering rack again. after we picked the car up i got roughly 1 mile down the road and i noticed the same popping/clunking noise in the front end that occurred all other times. i turned around and took the car back to trenor motors where they lubed the i-shaft. around august of 2010 the same noise returned and by this time the car was out of warranty and trenor refused to fix the vehicle without charging me. i felt that since this was an ongoing problem with the car from the time i purchased it i should not have to pay for this. i then contacted general motors and spoke with a man by the name of john and explained my situation. he did some research and called me back leaving a voice mail. he and i were unable to connect because of our schedules. i finally wrote a letter to gm asking them to contact me in writing, but didn't hear from them. i then contacedt the bbb who could not help me because of the age of car. i finally contacted the ohio attorney generals office who contacted gm. a lady named frances from gm contacted me at which time i explained the situation after a week or so she contacted me back to tell me she had contacted trenor motors and that they were unwilling to fix my car without charge and that gm was unable to give me any restitution. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while traveling 50 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle became unresponsive to acceleration attempts. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was advised that the vehicle had engaged into limp mode. the dealer stated that the second and third shift cylinders had also failed, indicating that the transmission would require replacing. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 119,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the driver's side seat track weld became loose from the frame, causing the seat to detached and tilt toward the passenger's side of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician verified the failure and stated that the seat frame needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 95,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering system failed, causing the vehicle to become difficult to maneuver. also, the contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 123,000. the vin was not available. *tr

My power steering has gone completely out. i have made several complaints to gm regarding this matter. gm has acknowledged the problem and has sent out letters advising customers with vins 5f10001-5f250216 (technical bulletin #07126) of special coverage. gm has also sent me a letter advising me they will fix the problem if my vehicle is 10yr or 160k. my problem didn't exist at that time. i now have 212k miles. i took my vehicle to the dealer ([xxx]) and was denied coverage. estimated cost was $900 for repairs. gm knew years ago that they had a problem with the power steering, and it was a matter of time before the steering was to stop working. regardless of the miles. the steering was going out at some point.that is my argument. i just want my power steering fixed. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the power steering warning light illuminated. the manufacturer was notified and advised the vehicle be taken to a dealer for diagnosis. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was advised that the power steering pump would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 166,000.

Brake lights come on while driving the car. some times the lights will come on and after a while go off, or they will flicker on and off. this is most noticeable while driving at night. neither foot is on the brake pedal. also the cruise control will not work while brake lights are on. during this condition, when i do apply pressure on the brake pedal, the brake lights go off so a driver behind me doesn't know i am stopping. i have had the dealership, gm, look at this problem 3 times starting at the 35572 miles. they replaced the brake light switch all 3 times which cured the problem for a short period of time, but then the said problem reappears. last time they "fixed" the problem was at mileage 110,536 on march 9, 2012. i am currently not driving the car often because of this problem has returned.. one good thing though - with the light going on and off, it does keep tailgaters back as they have on idea what i am upto. a silver lining in a dark cloud. i purchased the car used with 7660 miles on it. *tr

I bought a use chevy 2005 malibu and the front rail for the frame of the drivers seat broke. after looking around i found it is a very common issue and feel it's a major safety issue! i was told by the old owner that it broke a year after buying the car and the dealer wanted way to much to replace it? if it's a matter of safety should they not fix it for free? should their not be a recall on it? again after looking around on the web and asking around to many dealer shops it is a very known issue that chevy has not ever addressed. i just know that not only is it very hard to sit in, it also feels like it's going to come up off the floor every time i hit the brakes. i'm sure if i even got into the smallest fender bender it would eject me. please do something to make gm repair this issue! also lets maybe address the issue with the failing power steering that has already caused injury's thanks *tr

I was driving my vehicle down i-680 in northern ca's bay area. while i was on the freeway in the slow lane and my power steering warning popped up on my car stereo display and a split second later i lost the ability to steer my car. i slowed the vehicle as fast as i could without slamming on the brakes. all of the cars behind me slammed on the brakes and i thought i was going to cause a pile-up. a nice man behind got out of his truck and helped me force the steering wheel to the right so i could pull the car off of the road. i then called my brother and he came and towed the car home. there has never been a warning to this issue. it never acted up and i have never been instructed to do a safety check on the power steering. *tr

As i was turning the corner the tire and rim completed disengaged or fell off causing me to make an emergency stop into a parking lot. the bolts had sheared off from the tire. we had the vehicle towed to a mechanics shop and found out the rod, rim, rotor and brakes were going to have to be replaced. the tire and rim had fell off before but we replaced the bolts which had sheared off. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the brake lights were illuminated independently without the brakes being applied. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileage was approximately 153,000. *tr

Weld on drivers seat back left side failed. seat now rocks back and forth. seat may no long be able to handle crash loads applied to it. please check http://www.chevymalibuforum.com/ forum for this issue. there are many case of this exact issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu ls. the contact stated that the driver's side seat was not secured properly to the floorboard of the vehicle and would move freely when the contact was driving at any speed. the owner inspected the vehicle and noticed that two bolts were fractured, which could have caused the seat to move. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 53,851. updated 3/22/13 *cn the vehicle has since been sold.

The driver seat rocks when the car is in motion and it will not adjust. dealer states that the seat track is busted and will need to be welded together or replaced. *tr

I can't go a week without both headlight assemblies burning turn-signal bulbs. after replacing the bulbs no more than a week will go by and the bulb will turn black and sometimes blow up inside the headlight. recently the bulbs are not burning out but what seems to be a bad connection to the socket, i will press the bulbs into the socket and within 5 minutes the turn-signals will not work again. *tr

While making a right turn the power steering failed.....i almost drove head on into oncoming traffic. *tr

I have had my car since 2009 and in 2010 i started have to change my turn signals out at least once a month for burning out. there are time that the bulb will get so hot that it blows the inside of the bulb up and around the plug where the bulb goes in has dark marks has to if they are burn marks. i called chevrolet and they said that there was nothing they could do because there was no recall on them. the back turn signals do the same and there have been many times that i would almost get hit due to this problem. i have done research and have found that my car is not the only one having the same problem that alot of 2005 malibus are. i am afraid at this point that it is going to cause an electrical fire in my car. i feel that gm should have a recall on the problem before someone really gets hurt. *tr

It dies when i stop and it sometimes loses fuel power then all of a sudden boosts up to 4000 rpms like it got a rush of power. sometimes it wont even start. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the technician stated the transmission had to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 77,188. updated 3/20/13 *cn

Purchased car and realized that the seat is broken. it appears the driver's side frame has become un-welded at a joint on the right front crossbar causing the seat to lean toward passenger side and wobble in remaining frame as car is driven. shocking that this defect is common for this vehicle, that there is the potential for injury and even fatality related to the shock of this breaking as one drives it down the road and the potential for a crash from the alarming nature of this defect. took this to the local car repair shop to see if they could fix it, they had never seen anything like it before, and recommended we go to a junk yard to purchase a new frame. after seeing all the complaints related to this same side/position, it seems a recall to fix this defect should be in order. *tr

The vehicle would not start after work in the parking lot. arranged a ride home and did some research. went back to the vehicle and got it started with suggestions on how to reset the passlock system (security light on dash was on). the next day the vehicle won't start even after going through the reset procedure several times. this problem can leave one stranded anyplace at anytime. we live in mininesota and that can be a real problem at -20 deg. after reading about many people with the same issue, i was motivated to share this in hopes of initiating a recall for this problem. *tr

Today we driving through a parking lot and trued to turn and heard a popping noise, and then lack of steering. the steering wheel turned but the wheels did not. had to call a tow truck at a cost of $88.00 and took it to my local chevy dealer. the diagnosed the problem as the steering intermediate shaft bolt broke and also the airbag sensor. the total cost of this repair is: $88.00 for the tow truck, $1500.00 for the repair and 2 1/2 days without the car. we have had this popping noise for a while and no one could figure out what it was. some dealers said we needed to replace the complete rack and pinion steering system, others said it just needed greased. we chose to grease it and the noise went away for a while.so far i have replaced the power steering motor, which gm reimbursed me for about 1 year after i had it repaired. it seems like there are many complaints about this problem. it has been a good car except for these constant problems. something needs to be done so gm will fix these issues. *tr

2005 chevy malibu. consumer writes in regards to steering failure in vehicle. *smd

While driving 25 ? 45 and making a left turn or changing lanes to the left the steering wheel loses it power steering. this vehicle cannot be steered unless you are a power lifter at that point. this is my mom?s only vehicle and she is 77 and had carpal tunnel surgery on both her wrists, so i doubt she will be able to steer at all. so if gm says it?s not a safety issue, and the car can still be steered, they are wrong. there has been ?special coverage adjustments? for this issue on the 2006 models in united states and gm has actual recalls for 67,000 vehicles in canada for the same thing. (manufacture recall number 12221) her vehicle vin number doesn't fit into the selected vin numbers and she has the exact same issue. someone needs to have gm open up this special coverage for this issue period, regardless of the year. people with same problem on vin numbers that get the coverage get a free steering column install and she has to pay $600 - $800 for same services? all this because of a small part that is riveted to the steering column on the inside that goes out every 30k miles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when starting the vehicle, it would immediately stall without warning. the contact would have to wait several minutes before the vehicle was able to be started. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised her that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 146,000. the current mileage was approximately 146,695.

Driving approximately 10 mph heard a loud pop on the driver side seat and the seat now tilts to the right and is unsafe to be sitting in seat. the seat broke at the welding bracket. *tr

My power steering went out. i was pulling up to the light at the intersection of gum springs road and lee jackson highway in aldie, va, and "power steering" came across my radio and my power steering went out. *tr

When i filled up the tank, and would drive awhile,the fuel gauge would read low fuel. i was told it was the gas cap. however, i replaced that and it still happened. how it is to the point, where the fuel gauge either reads full or stays at low fuel. this also causes the engine light to stay on. my service tech has advised me that this is a ongoing problem with the model. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the stated that the fuel gauge stopped working and caused him to run out of fuel and stall. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was stated that the failure of the fuel gauge was a wide spread issue. the contact did not know what was being repaired. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 57,303. updated 11/01/12*lj the fuel level sensor was replaced. updated 11/02/12

Power steering fails when accelerating, especially when attempting to merge onto highway traffic. "power steering failure" flashes on the console and chimes sound. failure requires car to be steered using bodily force to control the vehicle, and has almost resulted in numerous accidents. power steering turns back on about 1/2 second after releasing the gas pedal. does not occur with any relative consistency to warrant taking it to the dealer. i have not been contacted by the manufacturer regarding any relevant recalls for this vehicle. *tr

The frame that supports the drivers seat has a broken weld. the seat now wobbles, especially on bumps. *tr *js

We bought this car 4 yrs ago in aug 2008 at only a few yrs old we were very optimistic that the $ we were spending on it would be worth the less upkeep than that of the 1994 crown vic that we traded in (& my husbands 78 olds that has always required more work than it put out since he purchased it when we met back in 06). since it was a few yrs old we thought that even though there was no warranty on our new "used" car, we would be ok. we were wrong. the first problem we noticed was the alignment which makes the car shake/vibrate at speeds 60+ & our first vacation we took it on which we only drove 4-5 hrs there & we ended up with 2 flat tires on the way. then the headlights & blinkers had to be replaced (full units) bc both of them kept giving out & the bulbs weren't the problems & i kept getting traffic tickets bc i wasn't always aware when one would go out. our 2 biggest problems to date have been our fuel sensor/electrical problems which quit working after 1 yr & i have run out of gas 10 times bc it isn't easy to keep up with miles/dates & i have kids so filling up every day isn't easy either as well as the locks/buttons on the drivers door that do not work & i have to open my trunk with a key & had to pay $ to get auto lock so that i don't have to manually lock the doors w/ the keys & the transmission/motor we had to pay $2750 to replace bc the last one completely gave out resulting in the car not being able to run whatsoever & my husband having to literally push my neutral car with his bc we didn't have the $ at the time to fix it.. besides these problems there are the seats (plastic panels) falling/cracking apart, we had to replace the windshield bc anytime it rained our seats would be completely soaked.. & many other problems i still deal with. keep in mind for the 4 yrs i have owned this car i haven't wrecked it & my husband keeps it up (changes oil, brakes,etc). *tr

I was driving home from work on the interstate and heard a loud pop. suddenly i am sitting sideways in the driver seat. after pulling over and stopping, i noticed that the seat bracket/support had broke on the right side, next to the console. i bought the car used in april 2012 and have a limited warranty that does not cover this particular problem. is there a recall for this particular defect? i do not feel safe driving the car or having anyone as passengers for fear of loosing control if the left side breaks. i contacted chevy directly with this response...per our conversation this morning, i am very disappointed that chevrolet is not concerned with this matter as a safety issue with it's 2005 malibu driver seat frames. i pray that no fatalities come of this poor decision on chevrolet's part. *tr

2005 chevrolet malibu. consumer states problem with electric power steering *tgw the dealer test drove the vehicle and was unable to duplicate the failed power steering condition. gm stated they would not authorized a repair that the dealer could not replicate after a test drive. *jb

I purchased this vehicle in june 2007 which had a warranty and i purchased an extended warranty from trenor motors, urbana, ohio. in october of 2007 i noticed a clunking noise when i turned the steering wheel left or right. i took the vehicle to the dealer where i bought the car and they had to replace the steering rack. within a year, approximately september 2008 the noise came back and again they had to replace the steering rack. after two months went by the noise returned and they said that they got a bad steering rack and replaced it again. approximately 9 months later in 2009 the noise returned and they said that the a sleeve needed to be lubricated which seem to help however, around august of 2010 the noise returned and the dealer lubricated it again which helped for about 9 months. in may of 2011 the noise returned so we contacted the dealer again and they told us that we would have to pay for any repairs/replacements since the car is now out of warranty. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that both headlights stopped illuminating. the contact examined the headlights and noticed that the bulbs burned out and melted the housing assembly. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

The drivers seat frame broke and i had to replace. also the car makes a popping noise when steered. currently trying to get that into the dealer because it has been doing it for almost a year. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that she would refuel the fuel tank to capacity and the fuel gauge would provide an inaccurate reading of empty. the fuel gauge would chime and the check engine light would illuminate on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. the contact took the vehicle for inspection by a mechanic and was awaiting diagnosis. the manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that there were no recalls for the vehicle and provided no further assistance. the failure mileage was 126,000.

Brake lights remain on with no contact with brake pedal. when pedal is depressed the brake lights go off. this has caused numerous 'road rage' incidents and near-miss rear-end collisions. *tr

I was at a stop sign went to press gas pedal to turn onto road and the car just shut off no warning lights came on nor did it show any codes. got out of car popped trunk pulled relay fuse out put it back in and it cranked up,then on my way home from work,going about 25 mph and it just shut down again,i repeated pulling out relay fuse and put it back in then waited a minute then it cranked and i drove straight home. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 20 mph, a chime sounded inside of the vehicle as the power steering warning indicator illuminated. immediately, there was a complete loss of power steering. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. the failure recurred four times. the engine was restarted and the vehicle resumed as normal. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the power steering column and intermediate shaft would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the malfunction. the approximate failure mileage was 155,000.

The steering wheel became very tight for about 3 mins. and the power steering light flashed on the radio panel. when the steering wheel loosing up it was too loose. the next day the check engine light came on and i went and had a mechanic check it out and he said that it was coming up as an electronic steering failure. *js

At 45000 miles i noticed a popping noise in the front end (passenger side) when i made a left turn. i took it into my mechnic and he said the cv shaft was going out, but it would take awhile before it did. it didnt get worse for awhile, now at 62000, the front end has a horrible shaking, pulls to the right side, pops all the time and the tire on that side makes a weird flapping noise, it almost feels like the tire itself is out of round or something, and it is wearing smooth on the inside of the tire. i have been doing some research and it seems other malibu owners are having the exact same problems, is this a safety issue that needs to be under recall? is gm aware of this issue? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving at various speeds. the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. the contact would stop and restart the vehicle to correct the failure. the failure also corrected itself on a few occasions and the steering wheel began to function normal as the contact continued to drive. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was unknown.

During a freeway exit during a decelerating 35mph right turn, the power steering stop operating. continued on home for 3 blocks without any power to steering system. next day, system work good. scary ! ! google problem for info and found a lot of people has had the same problem with no 'fix' available. anyway you could shed some help or information on this scary problem? *js

Drivers seat bracket broke, driver now sits lopsided. *tr

As i was driving my malibu at approximately 40 miles per hour and negotiating a slight curve the drivers seat quickly tilted to the right and became unhinged. the entire drivers seat is now not attached to the "frame" on the bottom-which i am told needs to be "rewelded". i do not feel safe driving this vehicle anymore. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering failed, fuel would not pump properly into the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed improper readings, and the speedometer was inoperative. the local mechanic repaired the fuel system. neither the dealer, nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering assist would fail sporadically. the power steering assist would reset independently once the vehicle was shut off and restarted. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. the current mileage was 125,007 and the failure mileage was unknown. updated 05/08/12*lj

I have a 2005 chevrolet malibu lt model with a problem with the front driver seat weld that holds the top seat frame to the lower seat frame. the weld that's holds them together broke. this is the second time this has happen. the seat only has one weld on the lower right braket, but the left lower braket has two welds one on each side. this problem happen at 55,000 and 88,000 miles. i feel that this is safety issue that needs address. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering assist failed while driving 35 mph. the power steering light illuminated as the failure occurred. the steering wheel became hard to turn and the contact was able to avoid a crash. the vehicle had to be turned off for a moment in order for the power steering assist to return to normal function. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 112,000 and the current mileage was 116,000.

The power seat dropped on the right side as i was in the middle of a sharp left hand turn. the sudden drop caused me to jerk the steering wheel and i almost lost control. when i arrived home i looked under the seat and the support bar that runs across the front of the seat had broken at the weld. it looks like a top of a tin can peeled back. i am not a big person. i weigh around 230lbs. i think that the weld was bad when it left the factory. i can't believe that something so simple could've cost me and my family our lives. i can't afford to have this fixed at this point so i had to wedge a piece of wood under it until i can. *tr

Front turn signal bulbs (left and right) have melted the plastic housing surrounding them. bulbs burnout easily. evidence of melted plastic is a concern for other electrical problems. *tr

Weld on driver seat broke on front right side. seat leans to right. *tr

The fuel gauge is erratic after i fill the tank, the gauge goes directly to empty after driving about 2 miles. it would correct itself when there was about a half tank of gas left. it did this for about 5 months, now it either says the car is empty or full. now after filling my car i have to set the odometer to keep track of my miles i have driven in the car. *tr

As i'm turning a corner my power steering will go out, it really doesn't have a set time at which it goes out, i can be parallel parking, driving straight, cold out, hot out, i have tried turning my car off and back on but it just goes out unexpectedly again. i received a letter from chevy but my mileage is over 100,000 miles so they would not pay to have it fixed. i plan to take it to a shop, but how is this not a dangerous problem? there should be a recall on this before someone gets seriously hurt in an accident. *tr

Air bag readiness light in the instrument panel comes on and off. vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer to be serviced. authorized dealer informed me that parts were modified since the original parts were unserviceable. airbag coil bracket and switch were modified and installed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact noticed that both head light casings were melted. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 91,000.

Drivers side front power seat broke causing seat to bounce , leans to the right rear also when height adjusted only left side goes up . weld let go which is a huge safety issue with alot of other malibu purchasers .this is a serious manufactoring deffect in the welds and frame construction of these front seats. if this were to happen while driving it could cause serious injury or even death to the passengers in this vehicle. never mind if you hit some other vehicle or persons during this seat failure . i dont beleive gm will not put a recall out on this very serious safety issue toyota put an entire frame on my truck no questions may be i should buy another toyota instead .

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph the power steering system failed, making the vehicle difficult to steer. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or a local mechanic for a diagnostic testing or repairs. the failure mileage was 127,000.

The front driving lights and turn signals blow out consistently, usually damaging the socket in the process. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when accelerating at 30 mph and merging onto the highway, the steering wheel and wheels seized. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the steering column failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure recurred a few days later. the failure mileage was approximately 150,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while applying the emergency brake, the emergency brake cable fractured. the contact also stated that the daytime running lights were becoming extremely hot and melting the headlight lens. the contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection or repairs. the failure mileage was 88,000. updated 03/05/12*lj the consumer stated the day time running lights kept malfunctioning, because they were getting too hot. the consumer noticed it, because the turn signals kept malfunctioning. he thought the bulb burned out, but soon discovered it wasn't burned out. the consumer noticed the plastic clear lens had melted. updated 03/08/12

Car lost power, steering intact & i steered it to the shoulder of the interstate highway. anti-theft light was flashing. on jun 4th, all attempts to reset the the system failed (i was waiting ten minutes with key in on position). the car began to flash all lights & a buzzing alarm sounded. by july, the anti theft device was preventing starting or causing the engine to stop on a daily basis. a code indicated a problem with the fuel supply to the injectors & possibly the fuel pump. (the anti theft device works by cutting off the fuel to the injectors). replaced 2 fuel pumps (all working), had electrical system checked, replaced a defective fuse box,bent plug. the problem occurred intermittently, & was documented by the shop. today car was disabled by the anti theft device as i turned onto the state highway.. when i picked my husband up from work at night the car displayed the anti theft light and buzzed & quit in the middle of a four lane road. we managed to get almost home, & turned into our driveway when the light began flashing & the buzzer again went off. a car almost hit us, but the guy pulled over & helped push our car. the local chevrolet dealer offered to do a diagnostic for $98, but says there are no bulletins or recalls it appears that a great many incidents of this sort have occurred without any response by the nhtsa to initiate a recall or have chevrolet fix or disable the device on affected vehicles, even though there is a span of over seven years or more during which chevy continued to manufacture vehicles with full knowledge that the part was defective & causing life threatening events. please direct chevrolet to notify owners & ameliorate the danger created by their defective product at their expense. *kb

As other owners have experienced, the steering alarm light went off in my malibu. i have seen that other malibu in my cars vin range experienced the same issue as issued by a gm warning. this seems to me to be an unsafe vehicle and gm should stand behind your vehicle as i could not allow my child to drive to co with the possibility that the steering would go out. while i did not get to the point where we had steering failure, the motor was diagnosed with major issue as did the electronic control which appears to be the root cause of the issue. this car would have steering failure if we did not got to the dealership and replace the motor and steering column. *tr

Cars steering momentarily locked up while on a slight curve in the road, i was able to pull over and checked under the hood for a broken belt or something obvious. after starting the car up again the problem was not present. about 3 weeks later the car was taken in for service and a "lube kit"was installed. the problem has reoccured on several occasions since and each time after stopping the car then restarting it the problem is no longer present. there are many reports of this problem on the internet. it is a very scary and potentially dangerous situation to be in. there is a knocking or clunking noise in the front end seemingly associated with the occurrences. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the tracks on the driver's side seat fractured as she attempted a right turn. as a result, the seat began wobbling forward abnormally. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the entire seat assembly needed replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated to the contact that there were no recalls for the failure. the failure mileage was 86,000.

Turning left at about 5 mph, power steering went out and made it hard to turn the corner, almost caused an accident in the middle of an intersection. power steering light came on radio display and buzzer went off. pulled into gas station and restarted engine. problem went away. waiting for it to happen again. judging by the same complaint from others, this will by my last gm. *tr

Fuel pump failure in 2011. defected fuel pump. *tr

The metal frame on the drivers side seat (back right corner) completely broke when the vehicle was only 1.5 years old the car lot where i purchased the vehicle was going to charge me $800.00 to replace it so i didn't do it. a friend owns a junk yard and he has the same year and model car brought in after it wrecked so i was going to get that seat out of the car, that seat was broke in the same spot. my brother is a welder and he said the metal is too thin to even be able to weld it to fix it. i was wondering if this was a recall because if i wreck the seat and i will be going into the airbag together. *tr

Shift level does respond when shifting into low (l). dealer said shift lever cable is bad and is a common problem. second item had to replace fuel sensor in gas tank as it failed also was sending an over voltage signal to gas gauge. also a common problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 10 mph, there was a sudden loss of power steering. the engine was turned off and restarted, and the vehicle was able to resume normally. the manufacturer issued a voluntary recall pertaining to the power steering failure however, the vehicle was ineligible due to the mileage exceeding 100,000. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was unavailable.

Ding sound and then power steering light came on. took to dealership and was told power steering sensor was the cause of the problem. i have read where there have been several complaints on problems with the power steering with this vehicle. i have contacted gm and they proclaim they are not aware of any problems yet there is a letter that was sent out in 2007 extending the warranty on the vehicle. i purchased the vehicle in 2009. i am told the steering column may need to be replaced. *kb

Check engine/power steering light came on when starting down the road. rpms shot up to 4 and 5, car won't shift (automatic car), mph stopped reading, all the info i get through my radio screen went blank, there is only an error sign where my mileage is. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the headlights were constantly overheating and burning out, causing their plastic covers to melt. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 147,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the steering wheel seized. the contact also stated that after turning the vehicle off and letting it warm up the power steering began to function as normal again. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 150,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while attempting to park, the power steering failed without warning. the contact mentioned that after turning the vehicle off and restarting, the power steering was operating as normal. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 81,000.

Vehicle has failed to start after driving and then parking. first time had vehicle towed to s repair shop. they replaced fuel pump and installed a new fuel filter. vehicle still did not start. i researched the problem on the web. i found several complaints . i found that the problem was the vehicle anti- theft device. it malfunctions and shuts the fuel injectors down. i found a fix on the web, you have to turn the key on for 10 to 15 minutes until the vehicle theft light quits blinking turn key to the off position remove the key wait 1 to 2 minutes and then start vehicle it works. this is a temporary fix it will happen again. it has happened to me two more times. i called the local chevrolet dealership and inquired to see if they had heard or have seen this problem i was told that the problem has been around since 2002 and there has not been a re-call for the problem. i called chevrolet and informed them of the problem. their response was that they were not aware of the problem. according to the dealership gm has been aware of the problem for years. and they have not done a thing to correct the problem. according it will cost $500.00 to replace the defective parts. this in my opinion is totally unacceptable. this is a potential safety hazard putting people in danger. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving 55 mph the power steering failed. the power steering light came on at the same time the failure occurred. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic were it was determined the electronic power assist module was failing. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 71,000. updated 01/05/12*lj updated 01/09/12

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel would exhibit an abnormal clicking when the contact was turning left. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the i-shaft needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 76,127 and the current mileage was 72,500. updated 01/20/12*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the front driver side turn signal had malfunctioned and would not activate when engaged. the contact changed the bulb but the failure was not repaired. the contact stated the wiring was faulty and needed to be diagnosed. the contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. the failure mileage was 46,000. updated 11/16/11 *bf the consumer stated the problem was fixed due to a service bulletin that was issued. it required cutting out the turn signal bulb socket and splicing in a new socket, because the old one overheated. the consumer also stated the electrical power steering was an issue on the vehicle as well. updated 11/18/11*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the front driver side turn signal was not functioning. the contact replaced the headlight bulb approximately five times. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the bulb became extremely hot, causing the amber housing unit wires to melt. the contact replaced the amber housing unit. after the repair, the failure recurred. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

I'm the original owner and have owned the car for about 5 1/2 years and have almost 85k miles on it. i'm 185lbs. and my wife is a lot less :-) the right side of my driver seat suddenly dropped about 2 or 3 inches while my wife was making a turn while driving my car. luckily she wasn't moving too fast and had plenty of room to maneuver. the seat would then rock depending on which way she turned the car. i took it to a garage and they told me the seat frame weld was bad and the frame had to be replaced. i searched online and have found over a dozen complaints almost all identical. two or three could be coincidence, but over a dozen? estimated cost was $800 but the main concern is that this defective part could get someone killed. and does my "new" part have the same defect? *tr

The power steering goes out a few times each week on this 2005 malibu with the electric power steering. it started happening only occasionally, but now much more frequently. i reset it by turning off engine and restarting when i am able to stop. it usually happens fairly soon after starting when cold. sometimes it takes 2 or 3 restarts to keep it working. in addition, the problems that many others are experiencing are also present... like the drift at highway speeds, and the clunking sounds in the front end. so far, the dealer has not been helpful. they just want to replace parts and charge around $800 to repair. this is definitely a safety issue on the malibu as well as other models (like the cobalt) which already have recalls issued for these parts. *tr

Fuel level sensor failed causing the fuel gauge to be erratic..also car will not pass inspection because of the check engine light being on..i see other gm cars of different models have had recalls on this particular part. the repair will cost me $600 for the car to pass inspection. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when first starting the vehicle, the steering wheel would seize and there was a severe resistance in the steering wheel. the failure occurred on an intermittent basis. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure. a few months later the contact received notification of a manufacturers voluntary recall for vehicle with 100,000 miles or fewer. the contact stated that the vehicle was over the mileage limitation and when contacting the manufacturer, no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

Driver seat frame failure. the front driver seat started tilting to the right on 10/7/2011. next day it was wobbling back and forth while driving. then it felt as though something broke underneath. this is very dangerous. it could have caused an accident. i have never had this happen to any of the cars i have owned. (toyota corolla, buick century). i bought this car from carmax with 30000 miles on it. i am not an aggressive driver and take very good care of my cars. i do not think something like this should happen. when will there be a recall on the these seats. it is very expensive to have something like this fixed. i read where one owner had to have his seat fixed twice. which cost him over $1000 both times. i cannot afford this. please assist in getting a recall on this issue. *kb

I purchased this 2005 chevy malibu used. shortly after had the right turn signal bulb blow, then left turn and both headlights at the same time. while replacing the bulbs, i noticed that the plastic surrounding the turn signal bulb had a large hole in it from melting. the other assembly had the same hole burnt in the turn signal light bulb cover. i have replaced the bulbs at least 2 more times this year. the problems with bulbs failing seems to happen in wet weather more frequently than dry weather. so i believe water is getting into the headlamps through these holes. the extreme heat is causing the headlight to become extremely cloudy. replacing the headlight assembly does not fix the problem because others have said it soon starts to melt again. please nhtsa these lighting systems that are failing are vital for nighttime driving, please get chevy to do the right thing and fix this dangerous issue. *tr

In both front headlight assemblies, there is an amber plastic cover which covers the bulb that is always on, as part of the regular running lights, and also for turn signals. the light has burned a hole, about 1 1/4 inch in diameter, in the top of the amber lens. the edge of the lens is black all around from the burning. is my car unique? have there been any other complaints? and most important, is there any danger of a fire starting?

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the fuel gauge failed and would not provide an accurate reading when full or empty. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who replaces the fuel level sensor. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 61,760.

I had my first problem when i purchased the car. it would jerk & felt it was moving on it's own. then the lamps would go out and i was replacing the bulbs every month. then my key starter has failed two times after replacing them. the driver seat has calapsed on the left hand side. the rear seat handle to raise the seats up and down has broken on both passenger side. my lights have burned out on the front driver's side you can see the residue on the cover. the chairs was not scotch guard protected as stated they are very stained even when i tried to was them. in ready some of the others it appear as though mu care had all the defects of my counter parts. *tr

Front left turn signal repeatedly burns out, amber casing has melted hole, changing bulbs does not fix problem. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the turn signal bulbs melted the lens cover, causing a hole. with the hole in the cover, water was able to enter causing electrical failures with the turn signals. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised him that the front lamps had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 64,000.

The left front turn signal lamp continues to burn out. have replaced the lamp now 4 times since march 2011. the amber cover seems to be melting due to the extreme heat as the bulb is also the running lights when the car is put into drive on the transmission. i have replaced with the recommended bulb and also the long life bulb. the recommend bulb will last about 2 weeks, the long life i get about 2 or 3 months on it. this is only happening on the left front, not on the right front. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the turn signals were in operative. the wires also began to melt the bulb, causing the left and right turn signals to fail. the dealer was notified but denied any assistance with repairing the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was unavailable. the vin was unavailable.

My 2005 chevy malibu is experiencing an issue with the fuel gauge in regards to every time i fill up on gas. after the nozzle clicks once letting me know that it is full, i take the nozzle out. when i start the car, the gas needle goes up to full and stays there for about 3 miles or so. then it suddenly goes to empty and i get the low fuel message, the steady check engine light and the chime. after driving 30 more miles, the needle fixes it self and goes to the correct level of gas. it works fine for the rest of the time until i fill up again. the low fuel message goes away and the light on the dash board goes away too. this is very similar to a recent message my father-in-law received from gm concerning his 2005 chevy envoy. he received a letter regarding a special coverage for failing fuel gauge sensors. the description in the letter is very similar to my same problem. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving 15 mph when the power steering system malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to seize. the contact was unable to maneuver the vehicle without difficulty. the contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer for inspection or repairs. the failure mileage was 92,500. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while turning at approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel seized. a power steering service light also illuminated on the instrument panel and a warning bell sounded. the vehicle was maneuvered to a gas station and shut off. the vehicle operated as normal upon restart. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. the contact stated that while attempting a turn, the power steering failed without warning. the contact stated that the power steering warning light would illuminate sporadically prior to the failure. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the failure mileage and current mileages were 100,000.

Drivers seat frame failure, frame on drivers seat is cracked causing seat to become uneven and unstable, car has 65k miles, i am of average weight and vehicle has not been driven on rough/pothole strewn roads (fl). contacted dealership where car was bought new, was told "out of warranty, sorry". there is no way a seat frame on a 51/2 year old car should be cracked and a quick google search shows many others having the same problem, malibu (new style) years 2004-2007. price to repair from dealer was over $1000, please help those of us who cannot get help from gm regarding this issue by issuing a recall, if affected vehicles get into a collision the drivers seat will likely become detached from car with obviously detrimental consequences to the driver. we all know that cars do break and don't last forever but for the love of god make gm give us a seat frame that won't crack and break under normal usage in less than 6 years and because of the extremely high cost to repair this many will be forced to drive them that way, thank you. *kb

Right turn signal keeps going out,have replaced bulbs a few time and still have same problem. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when making a right or left turn, the vehicle would make a loud clunking noise. the dealer replaced the steering shaft, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 26,000. the vin was unavailable. updated 09/21/11*lj updated 09/23/11

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the front drivers seat detached from the welding points on the right side bracket. as a result, the seat would lean toward the right. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but was not yet inspected. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 162,000 and the current mileage was 162,400. updated 09/15/11*lj the consumer took the vehicle to a local body shop who re- welded the front right corner of the bracket. updated 09/16/11

The steering wheel in a 2005 chevrolet malibu pops and after time the pops increase and causes the steering of the vehicle to fail. this is a huge safety issue and could cause drivers to crash. if enough people die, maybe gm will recall this design flaw. this is caused from having electronic steering, which means no power steering fluid is suppose to be needed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the bulb for the driver side turn signal burned out. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where failure diagnostic testing indicated possible bad wiring in the driver side turn signal and there was hole burned into the bulb. the manufacturer was contacted and the contact was advised to bring vehicle to a local dealer so they could perform a failure diagnostic test. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 85,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the turning lights burned out and also caused the headlights to burn out. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the failure was a known issue with his particular year vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 140,000. have replaced lights 3 times since owned car. something is wrong to make it burn out turn signal and melt the lens and connectors. updated 09/14/2011 *ln the turn signal lights were replaced three times. updated 12/13/11

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the front signal indicator was malfunctioning. the contact mentioned that he changed the bulbs which failed to remedy the problem. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer, the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.

I have a 2005 chevy malibu, and the steering power goes on and off, one time i was driving it, then the power steering went off in the freeway, i was so scary, i took the first exit right always, it was almost impossible to turn the steering wheel. *tr

I own a 2005 malibu with 160,000 miles on it. on june 16, 2011 i took my car to the dealer's service center because a week prior my car doors unlocked and my engine shut down as i was driving down the street. this happened twice about four days apart. they replaced the oxygen sensor. aweek later it started doing the same thing but about every two to four days. i took it back on july 16, 2011 and they could not find anything wrong and told me to bring it back when i could leave the car there. now this has become a daily occurrence, even happening two to ten times a day doing it 6 times within driving less that a mile at times. luckily it starts right back up and that i still have control of the steering and brakes. *tr

The turn signal bulb gets too hot and melts the orange plastic covering the turn signal bulb. i replaced the headlamp assemblies because the orange plastic coverings had holes melted into them, and were unrepairable. i also replaced the turn signal bulb with the bulb specified in tsb #06-08-42-004b which specifies use of the osram 3157 lcp bulb, gm part number 13502322. this did not correct the problem, and i am scheduled to have the headlamps replaced again for a second time, because the orange plastic covering the turn signal bulbs have holes in it again. i first had my headlamps replaced on 07/20/2010, and today is 07/18/2011, so it has been less than a year and the problem is reoccurring. *kb

My problem is with my 2005 chevorlet malibu front parking lights. the parking lights bulb socket has melted through the socket and melted the plastic orange relfector around the bulb. this is a huge fire hazard that was luckily found early enough before any major accident occurred. this has caused my light housing to become discolored and has made my headlights less bright. this has occurred on both driver and passenger sides. i have tried different brands of bulbs and i have now replaced both headlight assemblies. i do still have the driver side headlight as well to show for reference of how much the light has melted the socket and the plastic orange housing around the bulb. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering failed while driving at an unknown speed. prior to the failure, the contact heard a beeping noise and the power steering service light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the steering rack and column needed to be replaced. the failure and current mileages were 137,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 35 mph the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel and the power steering suddenly stopped functioning. the failure occurred intermittently and progressed over time. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised the contact to disconnect the battery when the power steering failed in order for it to function properly. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 89.000.

I own a 2005 chevrolet malibu, driving on highway and lost power steering. gm acknowledged there was an issue and issued an extended warranty on the defect 100,000/ 10year but my car has 106000 and they are refusing to help me. this is a major safety issue and it should be recalled. estimated cost to fix $1100.00 in which i don't have. major safety issue. i have 2 children and am extremely concerned about putting my kids in the back seat. *tr

Okay, now i am really upset. this is my third complaint about the steering on my 2005 malibu. i am a senior citizen on a fixed income and i cannot afford to pay to have the car repaired. the car has approximately 45000 plus miles on it and i am afraid to drive it, and i sure can¿t sell it for fear that a steering failure may occur and injure or even kill someone, and although gm can live with that on their conscience, i cannot. the evening news last night reported that chrysler is recalling more than 11,000 cars, minivans and other models because a manufacturing problem can cause the steering wheel to collapse improperly in a collision. how is this any different than the problem with the design, manufacturing and safety defect with the chevy malibu steering? according to their new commercials ¿chevrolet runs deep¿ they are right, chevy does run deep, deep into your pocket. their cold and calloused refusal to recall and repair these vehicles should be a clear indication that gm is totally unconcerned your safety or mine. i have heard of at least one fatality due to the steering safety defect. gm does not give a rip about our safety and will not recall and repair the cars even though this is of major safety concern for any one who owns one of these vehicles. can anyone say ¿class action¿? *tr

Driver seat frame welds broke causing the seat to lean to one corner and bounce as driving. *tr

I have a 2005 chevy malibu. the power steering is beginning to make a noise. i was told by a repair place, that my power steering electric motor is beginning to go out and i will need to replace the power steering motor. they indicate that they have had several complaints regarding the power steering motor in this peculiar car. *tr

I would like to amend my previous complaint number: 10407288 the fatality that i mentioned was not proven to be of a direct result of a steering failure. however, according to complaint number: 10364224 the chevrolet malibu had steering shaft replaced prior to accident. this was performed at gm dealer due to popping noise while steering, diagnosed at dealer. repair paid for by owner. chevy malibu had 65,000 miles at time of accident. *tr

My 21 yr old son was driving his car on a city street when he started to smell a bad odor, possibly melting plastic. within 15 seconds, flames shot up the front seat center console on the passenger side. he quickly pulled over and tried to put out the flames. burning his hand in the process and realizing very quickly this wouldn't work, he quickly and urgently left the vehicle and called 911. within 30 seconds of leaving the vehicle, the flames spread and completely consumed the vehicle. this vehicle was in excellent condition, nothing changed/tailored from the factory (ie. stock parts including the radio), and no recent maintenance. if there had been a small child in a car seat, etc., this situation could have resulted in serious injury, even a death. *tr

2005 chevy malibu front parking light lens melt onto bulb, probably caused by parking lights used as daytime running lights. also shows heat discoloration on reflective material in light assembly. i've personally inspected over 15 2005 chevy malibu, all have same issue. vehicles with more miles showed more damage. possible fire hazard and once melted enough violates lighting requirements. tried working with chevy customer service who refused to acknowledge the problem. *tr

Tl*the contact 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that his fuel gauge indicated that there was no fuel or low fuel when the tank was actually full. the manufacturer referred the contact to the dealer; however, due to the cost, the contact repaired the vehicle himself. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 75,000. the consumer stated the fuel gauge read empty all the time. the consumer's son installed a used fuel pump and wiring harness. however, the problem continued. updated 11/18/11

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving 25 mph the power steering light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who informed her to take the vehicle to the dealer. the vehicle will be taken to the dealer within a couple of days. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 119,850.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 35 mph the contact stated the steering wheel pulled to the left. the power steering also stopped functioning; however, within a few minutes it began to function normally. the failure occurred intermittently. the contact will not drive the vehicle or take it to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering would lock abnormally when the vehicle was both in motion and stopped, making it difficult to turn the wheel at any given moment. the dealer was contacted but was unable to assist. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 121,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contacts was driving approximately 35 mph when a warning alarm sounded in the vehicle. the fuel level gauge was providing a reading of empty and began fluctuating erratically. the vehicle was recently refueled to full capacity. in addition, the check engine warning light was illuminated. the contact continued to drive at a slower speed until the components resumed normal operation. the contact stated that the failure recurred sporadically whenever the vehicle was refueled. the dealer was contacted and informed the contact there were no recalls for the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

2005 chevy malibu. gas gauge started giving incorrect readings resulting in car running out of gas and stalling, unable to restart. gauge now will always read completely full when starting car, then after a few minutes, will fail and drop all the way to completely empty. i have spoken to many other gm owners and several of them have experienced the same issue, costing them almost $1,000 in repairs to get the gauge/float replaced. this is a serious and potentially a very dangerous problem because people could run out of gas and be stranded miles from help and this could happen in adverse or freezing weather conditions. if children happen to be in the car, the seriousness of this is considerably higher. i feel this is a major and widespread defect and that this particular piece of equipment should be recalled and fixed at no cost to the customer. i have owned gm cars my entire life and i would think that they would correct this and keep their dedicated customers safe and satisfied. *tr

2005 chevy malibu ls v6, drivers power seat is coming apart. welds have separated near lower, rear rh side. seat belts are attach to seat. not sure how safe car is now. dealer want to replace the entire seat. for about a $1000. *tr

This is my second complaint for my 05 malibu ls, i purchased in 2006, approximately 20,000 miles, noticed shortly after the popping noise in the steering area. i was told at that time gm was aware and working on it. kept taking it back for repairs/service. in 08 had the steering gear box replaced, now i'm told it needs to be replaced again along with the i shaft. current mile 109,000, it has only been 50,000 miles since the last gear box was replaced. i asked if this would fix the problem or would i have replace it again and they could not say and offered me $2,000 on trade in. lol i don't think so. and i wouldn't want to make this someone else's problem. when will gm, with all the complaints do a recall?!! what will it take to get a recall on this safety issue will someone have to die? gm must see that this is a big problem... *tr

While cleaning plastic head/daytime running light cover on left and right side, i noticed both amber daytime running light/turn signal lens are melted at the top and burned from the heat of the bulbs, which may lead to a fire.

Ii have a 2005 chevrolet malibu lt that i bought used in september 2010. it had 43,000 miles when i purchased it, and now has just over 46,000 miles. soon after we bought it i heard a loud ¿clunking¿ sound coming from the steering column. i did the customary on line research and found this to be a common problem for that year and model. i contacted gm customer service and requested that they repair the vehicle as i considered this to be a safety issue. they refused to assist in the repair and would not acknowledge that it was a safety problem. they offered me a $100.00 credit to be used on any future service or repair on the malibu except the steering problem! the steering has not failed on the vehicle yet, but based on the many complaints that i have read i am leery of driving it on the open road for fear that it may fail while i am driving at highway speeds. because of the safety concern i will have to have the steering column replaced at my own expense. what is it going to take to get gm to admit that this is a very serious safety issue? and why doesn¿t nhtsa do something about this obvious defect in the design of the steering components? these vehicles need to be recalled and repaired by gm. this is a follow up to an earlier complaint that i filed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the headlights had overheated and burned through the plastic because of the bulbs becoming too hot. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired for the failure. the failure and current mileage was 111,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 20 mph the seat shifted backwards. the contact stated that when he stopped and inspected the vehicle he noticed a tube that was attached to the weld of the seat was broken. the vehicle will be taken to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 47,800.

2005 chevy malibu steering is failing. loud clunking noise coming from steering column and the steering wheel turns wile the tires do not. this is very dangerous and a complete safety hazard! i am being told this will not be covered by gm. a safety recall is needed. *tr

The car has a console. there are access panels on either side. while driving down the road, i hat a pot hole, and the drivers side panel came off and dropped between the accelerator pedle, and the side of the hump holding the accelerator down. i was forced to put the car in nuteral and get to the side of the road where i was able to remove the panel. when i inspected the panel, i found it is held in place by a 1" square of velcrow. i will be reinstalling the panel, and inserting a screw through the velcrow mount. this could have been a serieous inceident!

Lights will start blinking and door locks go up and down then on the radio it will say power steering and the steering will go out its really hard to steer. it also comes up on the radio engine power decreased and the car will just die and you half to wait a couple of minutes before it will start. it has happened about 40 times. *tr

Headlights are dull. passenger blinker does not work. changed the bulb a couple times. amber cover inside the headlight is melted. hardly any light while driving at night. this is an accident waiting to happen. went to dealer and they couldn't figure out what was wrong. told me to go see someone who knows about head lights! really? *tr

I own a 2005 malibu. the electric power steering light comes on and power steering randomly quits working. its happened three times at 107,000 miles. there is an extended warranty special coverage # 1-0183, may 2015 or 100,000 miles. i had the dealership diagnose the problem ,cost me $100.00. to fix it is $700.00 to $800.00. the dealer will give me 10% off of parts. gm will not assist with cost because it is not within coverage parameters. this was a company car where i work. i bought it one year ago for my teenage daughter. i feel the steering just now became a problem at 107,000 miles because it was driven highway miles only. i am a single mother and cannot pay the expense to fix the steering problem. due to safety i cannot put my daughter back into this car. gm has been rude and will not even discuss assisting with the cost of their power steering issue even though they admit it is a 2005 malibu defect. can you give me any advice.? this is a well documented common problem with this model and make of vehicle. definitely a safety issue and gm responsibility. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated followed by a loss of power steering assist. the wheels also locked abnormally. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted in regards to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 125,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while making a left or right turn at any speed the contact could hear a clanking noise coming from the front end. during the failure, a power steering service light would illuminate on the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the power steering mechanisms were greased. a few months later the failure began to recur. the failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 51,000.

1.my 2005 mailbu has been failing to start when i turn over the engine. my remote car starter went out. 2.i bought it in nov,2010 until now feb, 2011 it has had about 5 failures to start. 3.i bought a new battery and so far it has worked but my remote control start does not work still or any of the remote control features. *tr

2005 chevy malibu vehicle did not drive due to "power steering" issues as i was pulling out of the street. i managed to reverse the car and out it back in the parking spot nearly hitting another parked vehicle because i could not move the steering wheel. i came back a few hours later to attempt to straighten out the car and the power steering worked fine. this vehicle does not inspire confidence in me and chevy must recall this vehicle and fix this problem now before it is too late. *tr

The power steering quit while i was driving my 6-cylinder 2005 chevrolet malibu. i was able to pull to the side of the road. i shut off the engine and restarted it. the power steering was working again. that was yesterday and i've been driving since then with no problems. no repairs have yet been done. *tr

I had just picked up my 14 year old daughter, and her friends. i was driving home in my 2005 malibu with 107k miles on it. when i was making a left turn at 35 miles an hour. my radio dash flashed power steering, and my wheel completely locked up on me. i was barely able to avoid a telephone pole. i was given now warning prior to making the turn. this was the first time this has ever happened. from what i've read online. this seems to be a very common issue with this type of car. the power steering is electrical, and seems to be prone to this kind of thing. this really needs looked at. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph the power steering suddenly failed causing the steering wheel to become extremely difficult to maneuver. the power steering warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that there were no current recalls for the failure of the vehicle. the failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Blend door stuck on recirculate resulting in interior moisture and fogging/ heavy icing of interior windows-no visiblity requiring constant scraping/wiping. fresh air and recirc. lights do work. lights on but no one home. *not an antifreeze/ heater core leak. exterior vents below windshield atop firewall drawing in no air. mechanic says it might be heater control module. but might means an expensive fix if its the problem. *tr

Started hearing clunking in the front end about a year ago and power steering going out now and again. clunking progressively got worse and powers steering began to go out everytime i drove my car, especially when making turns. took the car to a local autoshop. i had the rack and pinion replaced. cost me over $500. clunking is gone but power steering is still going out on me while i am driving. *tr

Front brake/rotor/caliper failure. i have had my rotors, front pads and calipers replaced numerous times rotors 6 times, calipers 6 times and front pads each time repair was done to the car due to faulty design, the calipers hang up and do not release all the way causing the inner pads to wear abnormally. brake problems almost resulted in an accident. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu ls. the contact stated the rear brake lights were not working. he then realized the brake light bulb element was used not only for the brakes, but also the indicators and emergency flashers. the consumer stated if an emergency occurred all of the rear indicators and signals would be inoperative. the consumer stated he would be unable to warn any traffic that there was a problem and wished to get over to the emergency lane. nor can he warn an approaching vehicle coming from behind that he is braking which could result in a rear end collision. the failure mileage was 87,095 and the current mileage is 87,180. updated evoq 02/10/11 updated 02/18/11 *bf the consumer stated the only indication on the vehicle that there is anything wrong is a quick flash of the display signal indicator symbol. in most cases it infers that the signal light circuit has one bulb failure. updated 03/09/11

2005 malibu-power steering system failure. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving 50 mph, she applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floorboard, resulting on her brakes catching on fire. the contact mentioned that the failure occurred several times. the vehicle was taken to a local shop where they were not able to diagnose what caused the fire. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were 109,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering locked up several times while the accelerator pedal was depressed. the dealer replaced the steering column september 21, 201 but the failure continued. the failure mileage was approximately 49,000 and the current mileage was approximately 79,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving at an unknown speed the contact turned on the front turn signal and it did not work. he changed the light bulb which corrected temporarily corrected the failure. he replaced the bulb 6 to 8 times per the manufacturers recommendation and the failure continued to occur. the globe was hot enough to melt the bulb. he replaced a bulb on november 18,2010 and the following day that bulb burned out. the last bulb was not replaced. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that there was no recall related to the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000. the current mileage was 105,000.

The daylight - signal bulb melted the plastic enclosure and smoked the headlights lenses reducing the visibility on night time at less than half.i notice this material-design defent on many cars in parking lots.this happen over the time, is not an instant failure and usual after long trips on night with the long beam on.. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving approximately 25 mph when the steering wheel became abnormally stiff. he was no longer able to turn the wheel in any direction. during the failure, the wrench warning light illuminated and the contact was able to safely move off the roadway using extreme bodily force where the engine was shut off. the vehicle was restarted and the steering wheel resumed normal operation. the vehicle was parked. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed and was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 80,300.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu lt contact stated that the headlight socket was burnt. the contact also stated that the turn signal housing was melted. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that they would contact the dealer. the current mileage was approximately 93,000. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the power steering would sporadically fail. the vehicle would exhibit a warning chime before the failure. the failure progressed to a regular occurrence over a one week period. the dealer stated that the electronic power assist failed and was not under warranty or recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 123,500.

Vehicles intermediate drive shaft was going out. every turn you made it would make a clunking sounds. occurred on the vehicle right after it was bought. talked to dealer and they said it just needed to be lubed. lubed vehicle ourselves and did nothing. after time the clunking would get louder and louder. took it to different repair shop and it was the intermediate drive shaft. i had heard from a source that the 2006 malibu's had a recall on the steering column but they did not recall the 2005. the vehicles structure behind them are exactly the same just different body styles. this is not safe if it were to have gone out if we had to have been making some sort of a turn or driving down a highway or interstate. i have seen numerous accounts of this happening to the same year and make as mine on www.autobeef.com. car did have the part replaced. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed and it was difficult to control the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the failure was within the power steering torque input sensor. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 130,000. updated 01/13/11*bf the consumer stated from time to time after the vehicle was purchased, the power steering would go out and the vehicle was very difficult to steer. updated 03/30/11

2005 malibu power steering suddenly stops working -- when we first the recall notice in december of 2007, it wasn't an issue (but was within the mileage limit). know that we have the problem, it's out of the mileage range. *tr

2005 chevrolet malibu car veered to left and crossed median. driver of malibu killed and also struck another car where passengers were injured. witness stated malibu braked and there were tire marks, no vehicle in front of malibu at time of braking. witness stated car veered to left and driver appeared to lose control crossing median and struck another automobile. witness states driver was not on a cell phone. this information is in the police report. the chevrolet malibu had steering shaft replaced prior to accident. this was performed at gm dealer due to popping noise while steering, diagnosed at dealer. repair paid for by owner. chevy malibu had 65,000 miles at time of accident. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 10 mph, the contact turned the steering wheel and heard a knocking sound. the failure occurred whenever the steering wheel was turned. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that there was no grease lubricating the steering box. the vehicle was repaired. the failure occurred again a few months later and was repaired at the dealer. one year later, the failure occurred again and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the dealer stated that there were no related recalls. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000 and the current mileage was approximately 120,000.

Tl *the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while the contact was driving approximately between 10-15 mph, a chime sounded inside of the vehicle and the power steering warning indicator illuminated, followed by the steering wheel locking. the vehicle was driven into a parking space safely. the engine was turned off and restarted. the steering wheel began to operate properly for thirty seconds. then the failure reoccurred repeatedly. the manufacturer was notified and they stated there was not a recall related to the defect. the manufacturer issued a 100,000 mile extended warranty pertaining to the steering column, however, the vehicle exceeded the required mileage. the contact scheduled an appointment with the dealer for the steering column replacement. the failure mileage was 100,009.

I have a 2005 malibu that i bought new. it has always had a "popping" noise in the front end when you make a turn. at first it was intermittent, seemed like it did it worse when you made sharp turns. i asked the dealer to check it out a few times - always told they could never find anything wrong with it. it has gotten worse over the years, it seems to pop all of the time now and the steering wheel seems to vibrate a little - especially on rough roads. still, the dealer says they can't find anything wrong--actually got tired of asking them & quit asking when i took my car in for service. now i get a letter about something being wrong with the power steering and they will replace it for 10 years, 100,000 miles. called the dealer-they argued that it was only 70,000 miles. had to fax them a copy of my letter proving it said 100,000 miles. i asked if this was the same problem that i'd been having with the popping noise-they told me that this part wasn't going to fix that popping noise. had to keep asking for the part to be replaced. i am hoping this part will fix whatever the popping noise is. my son drives this car every day and i'm worried about the safety of the car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when depressing the accelerator pedal, the steering wheel would lock and the vehicle would abnormally pull to either the left or right. the failure was constant. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the ignition coil would need to be disconnected and the steering column would need to be replaced. the contact called the manufacturer but no assistance was provided. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 76,000 and the current mileage was approximately 91,000.

Tail lights have filled up with water and condensation every time it rains. steering pops and makes noises when i make a turn . *tr

Front blinkers on 2005 chevy malibu, one of the bulbs blow about once a month. i have to replace bulb every time. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated she heard a loud noise in the steering for a while. on july 24, 2010 while reversing into a parking space, and then moving forward to put the vehicle in a straight line the power steering failed. she lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a curve. the vehicle was taken to the garage, diagnostic testing located the failure at the steering shaft and gear box. the steering shaft and gear box was replaced. the manufacturer did not assist with the repair, because the parts that were replaced were not covered by the extended warranty. the failure mileage was 33,849 and the current mileage was 34,300.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that there was a popping noise in the steering when hitting a rough spot or bump in the road. the mechanic replaced the tie rods but that did not resolve the issue. a new steering unit was installed and this seemed to resolve the failure. the current and failure mileage was 20,000. updated 12/22/10 *bf the outer tie rod was replaced. updated 12/30/10*jb

I was driving at about 40mph and a warning "power steering "showed up on the drivers information center. the steering wheel became very hard to steer. i pulled over shut off the car and restarted it and everything worked fine. this has happened 2 other times under similar conditions. *tr

My 2005 malibu started making a ¿thumping¿ sound coming from the steering column when turning left or right. it seems to occur as the steering wheel returns to center. i have researched this enough to know that if it gets worse i probably will need to replace the steering column. i called gm customer service and told them that i considered this to be a very serious safety problem (based on my research of numerous vehicles with failed steering components) they were very sympathetic but totally unconcerned about the problem. i was told that they would not pay for any repairs because the vehicle was out of warranty. my car has just over 42,000 miles. i strongly believe that this is a safety related defect in the steering column. *tr

Front right drl bulb keeps going out.. when replaced i noticed the socket appears to be bad and the amber casing is melted. the light has been replaced 3 times in the last 3 months. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the power steering failed intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the power steering column needed to be replaced. he received a recall notice from chevrolet in august 2010 that specified if the vehicle was over 100,000 miles the steering failure would not be repaired. the contact explained to general motors the vehicle was diagnosed before the 100,000 miles, but he could not have the repair done; therefore, the vehicle should repaired by general motors. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage 115,000. updated 12/15/10. *lj the consumer sent in a recall notice along with his complaint regarding the electric power steering. updated 12/27/10

2005 chevrolet malibu ls with 3.5 v6 engine. fuel gauge reads empty and check engine light comes on after every refill of fuel tank. problem has been continual since 7/12/ 2010. *tr

Steering issues with the car since i bought it, brand new. took it to a garage twice and was told that these particular cars were having electrical problems with the electronic steering. today my power steering system failed as i was driving to work. i see numerous complaints about the same issue on the internet but still not recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving 55 mph when the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering became extremely stiff. the contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence at less than 40 mph. the dealer advised her that the failure was related to the electrical system. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure recurred within six months. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised that the failure could be related to the rack and pinion. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated she received an unknown recall for the rack and pinion and when taking the vehicle to the dealer, she was advised that the recall would not be honored due to the mileage of the vehicle. the approximate failure mileage was 28,000 and the current mileage was 230,000.

I received a letter from chevy about electric power steering loss on chevy malibu. the letter said that not to take to dealer unless you are experiencing problems. i wasn't until yesterday. while taking my children to school, there was loss of steering, it locked down, and power steering was displayed in the information center. i call chevy and now they say it don't apply to me because my car is over 100,000 miles on it. this is a safety concern as after researching this problem online there are many reported cases of loss of steering but chevy will not fix because of being over mileage. i thought with it possibly endangering the lives of people riding in the car that it would be fixed regardless. the steering locks down and the vehicle can not be controlled. *tr

Front turn signals and headlights burn our regularly have replace approximately 18 to date. the amber lens are melted. gm states estimated $700 to repair. please note numerous complaints post on several web sites. this does not appear to isolated incident is a safety concern. i noticed may be on other recall for same issue, different model year?? tired of replacing bulbs may be a socket failure and circuit board failure. gm reportedly has issued tech. bulletin but, have not received notice of its publication. again other owners having same issue reportedly. reportedly, gm is aware of the issue. this issue started just out of warranty. on my way to the store to buy more bulbs. tired of buying bulbs. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 2 mph, the front end of the vehicle began to make a loud clanking noise. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was repaired for the related defect under the manufacturers voluntary recall. the specific repair performed was unknown. on a separate occasion there was a loss of the electric power steering with a chime tone, followed by the power steering warning light illumination. the failure occurrence was intermittent. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on three different times for diagnostic testing. the technician was unable to detect a problem. recently, the contact received a notification from the manufacturer offering an additional protection for the electric power steering. the manufacturer required that the mileage not to exceed 100,000 to repair the vehicle of a free remedy. the contact stated her vehicle exceeded the mileage requirement. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 30,000. the vin was unavailable.

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Tl*the driver owned a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 67 mph the steering wheel became very stiff resulting in a single car crash. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed. the driver was injured. the vehicle was towed to an insurance company and she does not know if the vehicle was examined to determine the cause of failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 109,000.

Since the new purchase of my 2005 chevrolet malibu, the turn-signal and brake-light bulbs have failed 30+ times. most failures have been at the base of bulb where wires contact bulb socket conductors. when the dealer was asked to repair this problem, they said it was not covered under warranty and had no service bulletin pertaining to this problem! i have been stopped by police multiple times and have had near-miss incidents due to other drivers not seeing my turn signal or brake light. upon approaching my vehicle after using remote unlock, there were flames visible in the headlamp housing at the amber lens area. two years ago i found an obscure gm service notice pertaining to replacing the turn signal bulb socket. i purchaced the specified parts and replaced them as instructed in this bulletin. ( i am a certified master mechanic) i currently carry the necessary tools and bulbs to replace these bulbs as it is a regular occurrence, but my wife is the primary driver of this vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving 20 mph on a curved road, the power steering warning light began flashing followed by a loss of power steering assist. the steering became very difficult almost causing the vehicle to crash. the dealer informed the contact that the entire electronic power steering unit would need to be replaced. the dealer replaced the power steering system. the manufacturer sent the contact a questionnaire regarding the power steering but did not provide any further assistance. the failure mileage was 48,000.

Purchased 2005 chevrolet malibu in may, 2009. ongoing problems with brake and turn signal lights not working. attempted replacement and repair by mechanic. lights remained inoperable as did fuel gauge by 80,000 miles. while parked, car ignited from under center console, door locks engaged, and interior burned. total loss of auto and contents. *tr

I have a 2005 chevrolet malibu and the electrical power steering went out on my car exactly one week after chevrolet sent me a letter informing me of this exact problem. they are refusing to cover this repair because my car has 130,000 miles, although they are all highway miles because i work an hour away from my home and my car is only 5 years old. i am a loyal general motors customer, despite the fact that i work for ford motor company, and this is my third brand new general motors car that i have purchased, my husband has as well purchased at least 10-15 brand new cars through general motors. i am a very unhappy customer and i will no longer be purchasing any cars from your company in the future if this is how loyal customers are treated. *tr

Brake lights are reversed. they come on and stay on then when you brake the light go out. safety issue for sure. this has happened 4 times about one year apart each time. *tr

My wife has a 2005 chevy malibu. she was driving it the other day and the power steering went out on it almost causing an accident. she got the car under control and pulled to the shoulder. when she turned the car off and restarted it the problem disappeared. this has happened again since the 1st incident, but now the car pulls to the left all of the time. i have researched this online and there seems to many complaints about the same issue with steering. something needs to be done about this before someone gets killed. *tr

Loss of power steering. front wheels sound like they're about to fall off. popping noise in steering column. *tr

The car began shaking at speeds over 55 and pulled a bit to the left. the car was parked and a couple of hours we returned to the car to find that the power steering was not working. tried it this morning and the power steering is now working but with dash board warning light. this should be the same issue with the eps that the 2005 cobalts are being recalled for. they should extend the recall to all eps vehicles during those year including the 2005 malibu. *tr

2005 chevy malibu steering locks up when driving. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 3 mph attempting to make a turn, the contact heard a popping noise coming from the steering column. the failure occurrence was consistent. in addition, the steering wheel would lock up without warning on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and independent mechanic for inspection. the technicians informed that the steering column would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 55,000. updated 11/03/10. *lj form returned no change

My friend, mrs. x., a widow and mother of two children attending college, has been plagued by a recurring problem with repairs performed by johnny londoff chevrolet. her car, a 2005 chevy malibu with 68,000 miles, has been in for repairs four times. . . londoff has extracted over $1400.00 from this widow woman, continuing to replace part after part which has done nothing to alleviate the complaint. they do not know what the problem is !!!! the internet reveals thousands of identical complaints! essentially, ms. x's chevy stops running, or slows to 15 mph while in the fast lane of the interstate highway where the speed limit is 60 mph with no warning! the last time the car was taken into londoff, the service manager, mr. b w. advised that after taking $1400.00 from my friend for "repairs" that did not effect a repair, that londoff was going to replace the "powertrain control module" under factory warranty, to complete the repairs which the previous repairs did not fix. to make the story short, londoff replaced the pcm and throttle body / pedal for mrs. x, and now 30 days later, the car once again stalls in the fast lane - in the rain, as huge tractor trailers came barreling down on her at high speed at night. i fear for both my friends life and her safety in this ' 05 malibu. we took the car in again today for the 4th repair opportunity for londoff, and "mr. w" refused to guarantee to make good on the 12 month, 12000 repair warranty, and refused to provide either a loaner or a rental at gm's cost so mrs. x could make it to work next week. essentially, these men continue to "jack up" this poor widow woman, taking more and more of her meager sustenance without effecting repairs!!!! mrs.x's life, her job, her home, her credit, her children's college education is threatened by gm / londoff's failure to properly repair this vehicle. in addition, time after time this car has broken down in the fast lane in heavy traffic during a thunderstorm. obvious recall !!! updated ivoq 12/01/10 *tr

My power steering light flashes and the steering wheel freezes or becomes very difficult to control. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 60 mph the steering wheel locked when the speed decreased. the rack and pinion was replaced four times and the failure continued to occur. a crash nearly occurred on two occasions while driving. the contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe and could cause a crash to occur. the failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while the contact was driving approximately 30 mph, a sudden loss of power steering occurred without warning. the vehicle was driven with difficulty turning the steering wheel. the failure occurred three different times. the vehicle was taken on two separate occasions to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. an unknown repair was performed on the vehicle. the failure continued after the first repair. the second inspection the technician informed that the failure was related to the power steering system with an estimated repair cost of $1,500. there had been no additional repairs at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 40,200.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the running lights and blinker lights are blowing out on the vehicle every15 days. the contact is worried about the vehicle catching fire because the bulbs blowing out is starting to burn the cover for the lights. the dealer stated that this is a design flaw on the vehicle. the failure mileage 72500 and current mileage was 75600.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving at approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel became extremely stiff and the power steering warning light illuminated on the dashboard. the vehicle was pulled over and upon restart, the vehicle operated as normal for approximately one half mile before the failure recurred. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not examined for the cause of failure. the contact also stated that she was experiencing a recurring failure in which her front turn signal would not stop working and she would have to replace the bulbs approximately once a month. the failure and current mileages were 87,000. updated 10/27/10. *lj

The power steering on the car-stopped working and the power steering light came on, on the dashboard. the car was very hard to steer. i have taken it to my mechanic and he says that he has seen many problems with steering problems on this gm model of car. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that a round amber-colored globe became hot and melted onto the turn signal bulb. he called the dealer and was told that he would be responsible for the cost of a diagnostic test. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer stated that they were unable to offer him any assistance. the current mileage was approximately 100,125. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

My 2005 chevy malibu is having this very loud noise coming from the steering column. there is no where to put or check the power steering fluid. this is a piece of [xxx] car...i am scared that something is going to happen and it is not going to be pretty if the steering issues in malibus are not resolved. i have seen a lot of complaints online about the steering in chevy malibus. with all the complaints on line, that should be enough to gm to call a recall..... this is dangerous and lives can be lost. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

2005 chevy malibu ls steering began to lock up on slow turns. there was no warning, just a sudden locking of the steering column. (it would not turn. literally lock the steering wheel until additional speed could be maintained. the problem started intermittently 2 weeks ago & steadily worsened. happening 10-12 times a day this week. hit 2 curbs, nearly jumped one curb & nearly hit a car. we had to put the car in reverse to straighten the steering prior to completing the turn. car has 85000 miles on it. mechanic shop replaced rack/pinion steering & both front end rear tie rod rings. this defect is apparent on malibu's according to the numerous complaints seen on the internet. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving at speeds of 25 mph, the power steering failed and steering became extremely difficult. the manufacturer advised the warranty had expired and the contact would be liable for any repairs. the current mileage was 85,000 and the failure mileage was 83,000. updated 10/27/10. *lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the driver's seat "buckled" and broke off, causing the seat to lean to the right. the contact stated that there were four brackets that mounted the seat to the floor and one of the rear brackets was broken. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer to determine the cause of the failure. the failure and current mileages were 74,000.

My son was driving my 2005 chevy malibu to work & the "power steering" light came on & was having troubles getting the car to turn corners. he called me; i told him to get fluid. upon getting fluid & reading the manual, he discovered that it was an "electric" power steering & get to your gm dealer immediately. we did so & was told the power steering column was shorting out & needed replaced. there had been no recall on this for the malibu but had for the pontiac g6, cobalt & others. the dealership we went to replaced & i had to pay out of my pocket $644.86. i feel this should have been a recall & that the safety of my son driving at the time put his life in danger. i would like reimbursed by gm for this expense & a recall done so that other malibu owners do have incur any injuries and/or expense for replacement. i am sending a letter to gm as well as a copy of the letter to nhtsa even though i am submitting an email complaint. thank you for your attention in this matter. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when the vehicle accelerated, the vehicle and the steering wheel pulled to the left. the contact had to use extreme force to maintain control of the steering wheel. the dealer was unable to duplicate or locate a failure. the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000 and the current mileage was approximately 150,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while traveling at speeds of 30 mph, there was an unusual chime and within seconds, the vehicle lost power steering. the vehicle was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 60,000.

My 2005 chevy malibu has intermittent power steering fault on the center display, and yesterday the power steering actually shut off while going down the highway at 70mph. very difficult to steer just to get off of the road. pulled over and shut off car and restarted and it worked for 5 minutes and then shut down again, wrestled the car home, and today it works fine. chevy cobalt already has a recall for this, why not the malibu. i have filed a complaint with chevrolet and was instructed to get the car fixed as it was clearly a dangerous situation, but it would have to be at my expense. does someone have to die to admit this is a dangerous situation and should be recalled? i do see hundreds of complaints for the same issue on this web site, and even more on other sites. *tr

Turn signal housing melted, dripping on turn signals making them less effective and eventually caused them to fail. *tr

Car blows through fuses every time i turn around. mechanic states he had malibu that did same thing, i have replaced fuses about 4 times a year, that its abnormal. rt. signal then lt,signal, back and forth. *tr

I have a 2005 chevy. malibu v6 that has had a problem with it's power steering. i was going down the highway when suddenly the power steering went out and it was very hard to steer and get out of fast moving traffic. when i got it to the dealer, i was told that they had to replace the entire steering column. i have done research on this and have found a number of people with the same experience with chevy. malibu's. this is a very dangerous defect that the company should recall and repair! some people have had to replace the steering column more than once because the new column put in is still being made with the defect. this power steering failure occurs without any warning and in my case it happened on the highway at 65mph. luckily i was able to keep it under control but it was amazing that i was able to considering that i was changing lanes at the time! after doing research on this i have learned that others have had similar experiences. i certainly hope something can be done about this. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving at 60 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated three times as the steering wheel suddenly locked. the vehicle veered off to the right and crashed into a tree. the contact was taken to the hospital and suffered a broken right hip. a police report was filed. the vehicle was totaled as a result. the failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

Regarding my 2005 chevrolet malibu: vehicle is used as personal transportation to and from work in town errands and vacations out of state, over the last 4 weeks my wife and other family have driven the vehicle and have experienced intermittent loss of power steering while turning corners at relatively low speed. on the date of this writing my wife reports having to stop 3 times on the way to work because of dead wheel steering. it seems that the system will operate after a short period where power is switched off by the ignition switch. i have reported this problem to chevrolet corporate customer service (ref# 71-833386371 made 25may2010) and told there is no recall order for the power steering system for this vehicle. i have learned from the internet that there are many complaints of this very occurrence on this and other year models of malibu. your agency is, i'm sure, aware of the recall of 2005 - 2010 cobalt for steering problems of a similar nature. i have attempted to solve the malfunction believing that the fuse was malfunctioning and replaced it with a fuse of recommended size. the steering went dead several times after that. i have contacted the local dealer service rep and am making arrangements to have the problem analyzed there. however i'm not expecting them to fin d anything they can work on being an intermittent problem. i am fearful for my wife's welfare in that vehicle and pray your agency begin proper inquiries into what looks like gm's knowledge of a serious safety issue and their unwillingness to address it. *tr

Car is in the shop again for steering shaft. loud slamming clunking noise while turning. grease bearings break down and the shaft slams around. had it all replaced 2 years ago also. talked to gm, they verified with the dealership that it was the same issue as before . i was told that there is no recall because customers do not personally call gm and report the repair. are you kidding me?? if they see a trend with reports being made directly to gm from the customer (not the dealership), they take it into consideration. if you have a repair done to your malibu, call gm every time and report it. this is their way of escaping responsibility for a known problem. they told me it might be an issue in my area only. since when do cars know where they live?? gm needs to fix the problem. *tr

Clunking noise at low speeds when turning steering wheel- either direction. power steering failed today - in reverse. managed to park car in driveway and (per previous complaints i googled) after 20 minutes i went out and started the car & the steering wheel was somewhat normal but i felt a slight catch when i turned wheel either direction. no service has been done on the steering yet by me. i have an extended warranty - covers the power steering pump - but not the shaft. *tr

The power steering light comes on and sometimes the steering wheel won't turn at all. there is a knocking noise in the steering wheel when i turn. it was fixed only to start again a few weeks later. gm won't repair cause they say i'm over the mileage. the gas hand jumps up an down. *tr

I own a 2005 chevy malibu and have had consistent issues with the power steering going out. there has been a recall on almost every chevy made from 2005-2010 for the same reason except for the malibu. this is not acceptable especially if you read all of the blogs and posts of the huge amount of chevy owners dealing with the exact same thing, many of them getting it fixed multiple times only for it to go out again. this problem almost caused my wife and son to be involved in an accident. *tr

There is a popping noise when turning left or right at low speeds. also, power steering light comes on and fails. it becomes hard to turn left or right during any speed. *tr

2005 malibu had steering clunks, rack&pinion replaced twice, steering shaft replaced,tie rods replaced,still clunks and bangs . general wander in steering even after all this. service manager informed gm after a complaint that they could not find anything wrong this was after warranty expired. *tr

Weld on driver's power seat broken. seat tilts to the right. *tr

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

My 2005 malibu loses powersteering while driving or turning. *tr

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.

My sister was using my 2005 chevrolet malibu and when exiting the nys thruway she heard a chime, a light went on and the vehicle lost the power steering. her husband in the passenger seat had to assit with steering. it was too difficult for my sister to steer by herself. they parked the car and shut it off. after a short time the car was turned on and the steering was fine. this problem only occured once to date although i have had steering problems in this vehicle since 2007. while under warranty the steering was lubed. after the warranty expired i have had over $981.00 in steering repairs at the dealer which included steering suspension shaft, steering ball joint and steering arm. the latest incident of the loss of power steering is a safety concern. please investigate. i have read gm was recalling cobalts for this problem but no mention of the malibu. the malibu has the same problem.

I have a 2005 chevy malibu, purchased it in jun 2005 used. jumping forward, nov 25, 2008, i was driving home and my steering wheel "snapped" and "popped" and was still going around in a circle, while car was still going straight. i had the vehicle towed, and come to find out, the rack and pinion needed to be fixed. got that done. then, august 2008, engine goes out. mind you, both instances, i have been told that this has been a known issue with that model car. got the engine fixed. now, 3/26/2010, im driving and the power steering locks up! i have contacted chevrolet about these incidents, and they were no help. just told me to take the car to a dealership. well, today, i found out on the web that there had been a special recall on my model car, between a certain vin number, and this was around the time my steering went out before. when asking the rep "isabel" how can they issue recalls and not mail them to consumers, she told me that they didn't have to , if they were special notifications. how would the consumer know that there was a possible issue if we are not notified? she then proceeds to tell me about a new special notification on this same car on the fuel caps! my life is at stake in this car, and gm is aware of these issues, but no help. i also noticed on the web today that there are many customers complaining about the power steering issues on the same make and model vehicle, most are the same year, and gm is not willing to assist! *tr

We lose power steering with no warning on our 2005 chevy malibu- once/week. we brought it into our local dealer and they told us it was not covered and would cost $1200 to repair. the dealer however showed us a service bulletin that showed that this is a recurring problem on malibus.

I received a recall on my 2005 chevy cobalt on the electric power steering motor the same day the electric power steering motor went out on my 2005 malibu i called chevrolet and they said there is nothing wrong with the malibu and it is not covered is this not the same thing? *tr

2005 chevrolet malibu, right rear tire blew out. *bf the driver lost control of the vehicle and hit a median wall. ohio traffic report # 10-0677-90. *jb updated 04/14/10 *bf

I have a 2005 chevy malibu with electric power steering. it fails intermittently. a chime sounds, and a light comes on the dtc. i looked online for any recalls, and gm did extend the warranty. when i took the car to my local gm dealer they said it was not covered. i think they still have a problem. [xxx], and the mileage is 62,000. *tr

I have had several occasions where i have had a loss of power steering. a message will pop up on my dic saying "power steering" quite often but only occasionally i will have no steering at all.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving 45 mph when the check engine light began to flash on the instrument panel indicating that the power steering malfunctioned making the vehicle difficult to drive. the contact has received a recall letter from the manufacturer but due to the mileage of the vehicle the recall was void. the contact stated that the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs since this was a known issue for his year, make, and model vehicle. the failure mileage was 78,000.

I own a 2005 chevy malibu. at about 40,000 miles i began to notice a burning smell. it smelled like hot, burning plastic. while trying to find the source of the smell, i noticed my daytime running lights (drl) were melting and charred. the housing also appeared to have smoke damage and was very hazy. in the time since i noticed the problem, visibility has gone done significantly. the problem seems to be on-going rather than a one time occurrence. i went to a chevrolet dealer and they no idea what would cause the problem. i have not had it repaired since, because after doing internet research, it seems to be a problem with many '05 malibus. i then called the gm help line where they asked a bunch of questions about where i had it repaired. they then told they were not going to do anything about it. i decided after that ( at about 120,000) i would replace the whole headlight assembly, hoping this would solve the problem. one day after installing the new assembly, the same melting and charring began to occur. at this point, i am unsure as to what to do next. it is obviously more than just a problem with the headlight since it happened after replacing the whole assembly. it also seems to be more than just an isolated incident with my vehicle since it took no time to find many malibus with the same problem. i believe this is an issue that gm needs to investigate greater and provide a desirable solution for all malibu owners. *tr

After turning a corner getting on the highway the front driver seat shifted to the right. i found that front driver main seat frame weld broke, causing the seat to sag to the right. with only two brackets that hold up the power seat motors, that if the other one breaks then the seat may fell to the floor and cause the drive to jerk the wheel. it looks like a poor weld job from the factory. i have not had the part replace, the bracket is part of the seat frame and the cost would be about $1000.00 usd to fix at the dealership. *tr

My 2005 chevy malibu sometimes loses power steering. when i was driving, the "power steering" message suddenly appears with a sound and i have no power steering in my car. it was very hard for me to make turns because the wheel was stiff. i turned off my car, waited a moment, and then turned it back on. it was just a temporary fix. if i was driving on the high way and cannot control my car, it could be deadly. i searched online, and a lot of owners also have this problem. *tr

The car makes noises every time when turning at low speed. it is due to a defect design of intermediate steering shaft. most 2005 malibu have this problem. a lot of complains can be seen at http://www.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/malibu/2005/steering/popping_from_steering_when_turning.shtml. there should be a recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the steering fails intermittently while driving. she will see the power steering light illuminated before the failures occurs. the steering shakes and is hard to turn. she turns the vehicle off and the steering resets back to normal. she had a independent mechanic diagnose the failure and they stated the steering console will need to be replace. the dealer estimated cost for repair was $800.00. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of complaint. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 95,000.

The power steering on my chevy malibu 2005 has on two separate occasions stopped working. on both occasions, the "service power steering" light came on. on the first occasion, i went under the hood and read my service manual and ultimately went online to find out that malibu's don¿t take power steering fluid and instead have electronic power steering. during both incidents, i was unable to turn. fortunately, during both incidents i was able to pull to safety, turn off my car and restart it. thankfully, i was not on a highway or traveling at a high rate of speed. upon restarting the car, the power steering began working again. the first incident was in october 2009. the second was in february 2010. *tr

Since 2006 power steering goes out at different times. chevrolet replaced power steering twice in 2007 and it worked for a short time. we have reported it again 2010 because it went out at an intersection, no accident occurred, shut off engine and restarted, power steering reset. it still goes out maybe once a week. chevrolet in mt. home, ar is researching. *tr

Steering loss 2005 malibu. *tr

The 2005 chevy malibu has a weakness in its steering components similar to the other gm vehicles that are under gm's voluntary recall. the top complaint on the malibu if one reviews various websites is the steering by a very wide margin. i bought my malibu new in may of 2005. one year later they replaced a gear because of the noise it bade turning and looseness of the steering. 9 months later the steering had a problem again and again in 2007. that time the dealer replaced the whole steering assembly. my car is again starting to make the popping noise which is an indication that the issue is returning again. even thought gm keeps replacing parts the problem keeps returning. steering should not need repairing 4 times in less then 5 years. the danger is as reported on various websites is that it can fail completely and cause an accident. mine has not caused an accident but we should not wait until it does. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu maxx. the vehicle was parked in a carport. the contact observed that both head lamps exhibited heat damage with a black discoloration. the exterior head lamp housing completely burned out which resulted in a hole. the cold weather temperatures were not a factor. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated that the bulbs in the head lamps required replacement at the owners expense. the failure mileage was 93,000. the current mileage was 93,000.

The electronic power steering failed while driving on surface streets (in the act of turning). although i temporarily lost control of the vehicle, i managed to complete my turn safely. this vehicle is a chevrolet malibu 2005. i had to have the entire power steering column replaced. i am still not satisfied that this has fixed the problem. the warning signs of a defective replacement part are still present (popping noise at the steering linkages). *tr

This is ridiculous. i have been reading about all these incidents where people's headlights are melting. i have replaced my driver's side headlight twice now! the turn signals are getting so hot they are melting the base, causing the bulbs to burn out and the casing around the bulbs to melt. i also have people flash their brights at me every night because my headlights burn so brightly. i'm afraid my headlight will eventually catch fire. the entire assembly is starting to fog and melt now...and i can't keep spending the money to buy a new headlight! *tr

Approximately the week of feb 14, 2010, my 2005 chevy malibu chimed, the power steering felt funny, smelled some burning and a warning sign about my power steering. i pulled over, turned the car off and was not able to see the issue. i started the car backup and the warning was gone. it happened 2 or 3 more times that week. i notified chevy and there is special coverage service bulletin #07126. i called chevy and said if you are over 70,000 miles, it will not be covered. i never received this notice from chevy or the dealership of purchase (they no longer are a chevy dealer). i was at 72,500. i have not been riding it much and now chevy is recalling other cars with the same issue, but not the malibu. *tr

1. in 2007, our 2005 malibu started having popping in the steering when turning at low speeds. the rack assembly was replaced 11/02/07; the car had 20,139 miles on the odometer. 2. the popping recurred by august 2009. september 01, 2009 the rack assembly was replaced along with "set toe"; 42,809 on the odometer. 3. the popping recurred within less than 3 months. december 18, 2009, the steering gear (excessive slack) was replaced and "set toe". 4. the popping has come back within less than 2 months. it is scheduled to have a rod replaced (not sure of any other parts) march 5, 2010. we have notified gm of this and a representative has been assigned to the problem. *tr

05 chevy malibu 43,000 miles have had rack & pinnion replaced 2 times because of clunking noise when turning ,also intermediate steering shaft has been replaced 3 times. right front hub over heated at 1500 miles because it had no grease in it . this caused problems with the brakes & cv joints a retired timkin bearing worker told me that there was several problems with the computer line of putting grease the hubs because of the wt. of the hub varying there has been many, many, many complaints of the same things on 05's on car complaints why hasn't there been a recall on this problem ? *tr

Power steering outage. experienced problem off and on this year. i drive a 2005 chevy malibu lt v6. gm has not issued a recall for this make and model. however, parts were covered for the repair! i believe its unfair for the consumer to have to pay for labor for an issue they didn't cause. i am pursuing gm for a refund of what was paid for parts to correct there error. *tr

The steering has a clunking in it when u tern. they fixed it 3 times and it keeps coming back every time. they said its in the gears and other components of the steering. im just sad that gm has not found a way to solve this problem. my warranty is up and cant replace it anymore. it gets tired of hearing the clunk. *tr

Power steering failure at low speeds and highway speeds, left and right turns. steering becomes stiff. first happened on dec 24, 2009; reset itself when turned the engine over. happened again 2x in january. happened on 2/18 two times; system reset itself and reappeared after about 15 seconds. happened a third time on 2/18 on the highway. pulled over and turned over the engine but would not reset itself. *tr

My son was driving my 2005 malibu when the power steering went out. a warning light indicated the problem to him. he was able to pull to the side of the road where he restarted the car. the car reset itself but the same problem occurred again. it was at that point i told him to take to a dealer to have the car inspected. upon inspection it was discovered that the power steering column needed to be replace. in december of 2007 general motors sent me a letter detailing possible problems with the power steering system. what happened to my car was what was outlined in the letter. the letter said not to take the car in to be inspected if i didn't have any problems at that time. it also said that they would reimburse me if i had any problems with the car but with a deadline date. i had to take the car in by december of 2008 and the car had to have 70,000 or less miles on it. since i did not have any problems with the car up to that point i did not take the vehicle in to be inspected. the problem with the car occurred in january of 2010. i had the car repaired because it wasn't safe to drive in the condition it was in. i contacted gm with my concerned and asked for reimbursement. i was turned down because the problem came after the deadline outlined in the letter. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering locked and made it difficult to turn the steering wheel. when the vehicle was turned off and back on the power steering failure reset itself. the failure continued to reoccur at slow speeds and when the contact was trying to make a left or right turn. the contact also noticed that when the failure occurred, the rpms were approximately 1500. the failure mileage was 45,000. the vin was not available. the current mileage was 75,000. updated 3/16/10 *cn updated 05/06/10.*jb

Left directional light bulb burns out, because the sockets that hold the bulb overheat and melt the bulbs. occurs because the day time running lights overheat. have burned out 4 bulbs in the last 12 months. overheating is starting to affect the right directional as well. will need to replace both sockets. *tr

Steering column pops when making a left or right turn. causes the car to shake a little when braking. occurred before 35,000 miles, but was never fixed by chevy, even after complaining. mechanic has diagnosed the problem, but believes chevy should fix. worried that if problem is fixed it will reoccur, and also worried it will effect power steering. have contact chevy multiple times about problem, but have received no help, other then a runaround. *tr

2005 malibu ls v6. power steering failed making the steering very stiff. it was cold, 31 degrees. the power steering warning come on the stereo. i restarted the car and the problem went away. prior to this, the steering has pulled to the left, even after a realignment. there have long been knocking noises when i turn the wheel. *tr

I own a 2005 chevrolet malibu. i have had a "clunking" of the "i" shaft since i bought the car and was told "not to worry about it". "won't hurt anything." "you can have it replaced if it becomes annoying." "is not covered under extended warranty." i have my car at a dealership right now to get the "i" shaft replaced. the shop foreman just came in and told me he has had to replace this on "several" malibus and gm has increased the cost of the "i" shaft because of so many repairs. it use to cost $90-$125. now he tells me it will cost $150 just for the "i" shaft. he even recommended i file the complaint and see if gm will address this issue and reimburse me for the costs. if a dealer repair shop is saying there have been several cars with this problem, then gm should have corrected this issue at no cost to the consumer 5 years ago. please help! i am a retired worker and this is killing my meager budget. *tr

Driving down the nj turnpike the warning bell chimed and a message stating "power steering" came up. at that point my power steering failed. once i arrived at my destination and turned the car off and on again, the power steering once again engaged. however on the return trip, with my 82 year old mother in the car the power steering once again failed. dealer informed me that there was a failure of the power steering control module/motor assembly and electrical. chevrolet has acknowledged a failure of the power steering in this model, this year and within the range that this vin falls. however the technical service bulletin only applies if the failure is within the steering column. according to the regional manager i spoke with, the chevrolet warranty dept. feels that this problem is just one of the issues you will face when owning a car!!! total and complete failure of the power steering system with no warning and no maintenance ever is just one of those things??? *tw *tr

The headlight covers are showing fogging and discoloration due to heat damage as a result of what appears to be the front turn signal covers melting inside the headlight covers. *tr

I was driving on a side street at about 30 mph when the chimes sounded, the power steering light came on, and steering became very difficult. i had to stop, turn the car off and then restart it before i could steer again. i understand that this is an ongoing issue with my model car (2005 chevy malibu) and that chevrolet has a technical service bulletin (#07126) on this issue, but my car is outside the maximum mileage to be covered under this tsb. i also understand that there were some nhtsa defect investigations into this issue (primarily the 2004 model), but they have since been closed because the number of reported failures was within an "acceptable range". i guess my response to that is, how many accidents do there have to be and how many people need to die before this issue is taken seriously? while my personal experience was not life-threatening, if this had occurred in heavy traffic at high speeds it very well could have resulted in a fatal accident. i saw today that federal regulators have opened an investigation into complaints that power steering systems in the chevrolet cobalt can fail, making it more difficult to control the car. i'm sure this is the same issue that is still occurring on the malibu. i implore you to reopen the investigation on the malibu (a simple google of "malibu power steering problems" will show that it is still a major issue) and do whatever is necessary to have this problem corrected. *tr

I have a 2005 chevy malibu. on several occasions the power steering has failed, usually when making a sharp turn. i first noticed this around two years ago and complained to gm, in which they stated that other cars like mines had, the same issues, but my car did not qualify for a fix since i had already had too many miles on it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated as she is driving the power steering goes out. the contact stated she has to steer the vehicle off the road, turn it on and off and it will reset itself. this happens continuously. the contact call the manufacturer and she was told to take the vehicle to the dealer for them to see what repairs can be done. the manufacturer also stated that the contact may be charged for the repairs. the contact will be taking the vehicle in to the dealer to be repaired. the failure mileage was 92,504.

2005 chevrolet malibu steering issue. there is a thumping noise in the steering column when turning. our daughter's 2006 malibu was doing the same thing which she took in under the original warranty. they said the column just needed to be lubed which they covered for her. ours was under the extended warranty which was getting ready to expire with a $200 deductible. the amount they would charge for lubing the column was $90. we have not had it done yet, but after reading the other complaints, i am not sure the lube will ultimately solve the problem, even on our daughter's 2006. *tr

12/2006 i purchased a 2005 chevrolet malibu. on three occasions in 2007 i experienced a "loud knocking noise" in the steering column of my vehicle and the first two times, it was not completely fixed and finally after the 3rd time they said it was fixed. until 12/11/2009 when while i was driving, my "power steering" warning flashed across my clock screen and my steering wheel suddenly locked up and i was unable to turn my vehicle. then on 12/21/2009, i was pulling out of a parking lot and again, the same thing happened 3 times within an hour. i found out from aaa that chevrolet(gm) had printed a service bulletin regarding this particular problem with the 2005 chevrolet malibus and i immediately took my car to steve moore chevrolet at 9325 south boulevard, charlotte, nc -- at which time they informed me after inspecting the car, that my whole steering column had gone bad. on 1/13/2010, i had to pay $792.00 to have this repaired and i feel that since this was a problem that gm was aware of, i should be reimbursed for the expense that i've incurred as well as the inconvenience i was caused due to gm not being willing to extend coverage for this repair. *tr

Loss of power steering in 2005 chevy malibu as described in service bulletin #07126 caused a near miss accident on or about12/10/2009. with the unexpected loss of the electrical assist system vehicle becomes extremely difficult to control. service bulletin covers vehicles to 70,000 miles of which this vehicle is at 79986 outside of the service bulletin coverage. steering loss is now an intermittent problem, of which we will schedule to have parts replaced as per bulletin at our cost. i have had conversations with gm on coverage due to the extreme safety hazard this issue causes and the ownership of this issue that gm has conceded by the issuance of said bulletin. facts of my conversations with gm have been documented in case file #71-783921469. it is my opinion that this steering failure condition should be reviewed for full recall due to the extreme hazard this causes no matter the mileage or age of vehicles covered in the original service bulletin. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 5-30 mph the power steering indicator would illuminate on the instrument control panel, and then the radio and the power steering would fail. the failure occurred several times. the dealer replaced the power steering column . the manufacturer offered an extended warranty regarding the power steering , but excluded his vehicle identification number. the failure mileage was 51,700.

2005 chevy malibu. have told the dealership many times about the "bumping/thumbing" while the car is turning. and found out that there is no place for powering steering fluid...thank god for purchasing extended warranties!!!!!!!!!!! *tr

The steering wheel pops and jerks in an erratic motion to the left and right. over the past week it has progressively worsened to the point that it will actually cause the wheels to turn and steer with the wheel. and without no particular reason the power steering will cut out and stop working. while i have yet to take it into a mechanic i have an appointment in a week. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 35 mph the power steering warning light illuminated and the power steering shut off. the contact turned the vehicle off and after restarting the vehicle the power steering began working normally. the dealer informed the contact that the entire power steering system needed to be replaced. the contact is aware of the safety risk and the possibility that a crash could occur and cause serious injuries. the failure mileage was 77,000.

Steering column shakes and moves on its own then power steering pulled to the left and power steering went out almost crashing into highway barrier. if it happened to my wife she would not have been able to recover and would have hit the barrier at highway speeds, probably killing her and the kids. power steering comes and goes at any time i never know when it will go out. dealership will have to replace the entire steering column for about $2,000. this is an obvious issue since there are several complaints on this year of malibu and there has been 2 tsbs on this particular issue and they will not extend the mileage more than 70k. this is a safety issue due to the fact that you never know when the power steering is going to go out and what the steering column is going to do. this causes an unsafe condition and the probability if having an accident is great since it is directly related to the steering and steering column. *tr

Since purchasing, my used 2005 chevy malibu had a clunking noise when using the drivers automatic seat. recently, the power seat bracket totally broke, as i was driving down the highway, causing me to swerve and go off the road. i took the car to the dealership in jacksonville, fl who explained there is no recall, and it will cost me $800.00 to have this corrected. i think it is unconscionable for a manufacturer to put customers at risk by approving a design that obviously results in a hazard that they have been aware of for some time - and are unwilling to remedy. because i cannot afford to have the track replaced, and chevrolet will not correct a manufacturers problem, i am unfortunately unsafe on the road. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 30 mph the steering column locked without prior warnings. the vehicle was towed to the dealership and the steering column needed to be replaced. she called and sent a letter to the manufacturer, but no assistance was provided. the current and failure mileages were approximately 108,000. updated 03/04/10 *bf the consumer stated the right tie rod failed, the front struts were leaking, the steering rack failed and the transmission was leaking. updated 10/05/10

The cd player is not working they have a cd stuck inside and it's making a clicking noise. i'm not sure what's the problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while exiting a parking space, the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the power steering failed. the vehicle was able to be restarted and resumed normal operation. a technician from the dealer stated that the coil and the roller in the steering column needed to be replaced. the current and failure mileages were 74,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 20 mph the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. and there was lose of power steering. she restarted the vehicle to resume normal vehicle operation. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the technician stated that the steering column assembly needed to be replaced. the current and failure mileages were 89,500.

I have had several problems with my power steering. it just went out all of a sudden this morning. i almost had an accident. there was an error message on the dash stating "power steering" and the steering column got really tight and was very hard to turn. i investigated and noticed that there have been several complaints for the 2005 chevy malibu power steering issues. i called the gm dealership and also had a diagnostic done and the problem was the power steering module. i'm really upset because this is the second time this has happened. i'm very afraid to even drive the car because this could occur at any time which can cause and huge accident. the dealership informed me that they would not be able to assist me because i have more than 100, 000 miles on my car. this is totally not fair. i asked the representation (peter) what if i have an accident. he stated that there is really nothing he could do. out of all of the reports on the power steering issues it's about time something gets done. *tr

The power steering on my 2005 chevrolet malibu goes out frequently. the other day i was driving down the highway and the warning beeps (like when the door is ajar) went off, and the power steering went out. i put the car in neutral and turned it off, and back on. this has happened with my car since 10/07. i have taken it to the dealer only to be told that it will cost about $1200 to have it fixed. i think that this should be a recall! it is very dangerous. i have a 16 year old daughter that i will not allow to drive my car because of it's issues. unfortunately, in this economy i cannot afford to put out $1200 at this time. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while attempting to make a right turn out of the drive way the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the steering failed. the vehicle was restarted to reset the error code. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the technician will replace the electronic steering column at an expense of $562.00. the failure and current mileages were 103,000. the vehicle identification number was unavailable.

At approximately 30,000 miles our 2005 chevy malibu developed a clunk in the steering at low speeds, whether or not turning was involved. the dealer replaced the steering gear at no charge. after about 20,000 additional miles the clunk returned. another dealer replaced both the steering gear and the intermediate shaft at no charge. i have obtained, thru nhtsa, the service bulletins which describe this defect, which shows me that chevrolet is well aware of this problem, and has not made a recall. i am concerned that the defect may return even with the new parts, and i might have to pay for repairing a defect after the warranty period, for a problem which should be permanently resolved. *tr

I have a 2005 malibu,and have had a clunking noise in the steering since approx. 40,000miles. i have taken it to the garage several times and they have told me that chevrolet did not make a place to lubricate the joints inside the column so that they dry out quickly,and are banging together and it is nothing to worry abouti do not agree,anything constantly clanging against another object is eventually going to wear out. i also just had my fuel tank,fuel sensor replaced,at the cost of 600. it started giving false readings and then got increasingly worse until it did not work anymore. my exterior lighting is also messed up. i have to replace bulbs frequently and it looks like the base of the bulb is melted when they take them out. i had contacted my local dealer on these issues and they stated no recalls . *tr

I have an issue with the steering column popping in my 2005 chevy malibu (62,000 miles). after researching this issue online i am unsure of what action to take to repair it. almost every post indicates that after repaired, the popping started again. have also read posts of drivers losing control of vehicle because of this issue. i am hoping that gm will respond with a recall since there seems to be many issues with this. i am concerned about the safety of any passengers in my vehicle, especially my 5 year old daughter. *tr

About every two weeks i have to change the light bulbs in my headlights because it is becoming so warm that it is melting the plastic around the light bulb. it is becoming so warm that it is starting to melt to headlight cover! *tr

Tank fuel level gauge does not show accurate amount of fuel in tank. *tr

On october 22, 2009, while driving on the highway, steering column in car began making popping noise when turning in either direction. (vehicle mileage at time of this incident just over 52,000) some loss of steering control experienced. no warning light or notification from vehicle. vehicle was immediately taken to a mechanic. steering column replaced for a cost over $650. this is the second steering column replacement on this vehicle, which is a 2005 chevrolet malibu.the first replacement was done at 25,145 miles on february 13, 2008 was done within the warranty period by dealership. *tr

2005 chevy malibu, there is a popping noise when you turn the steering wheel. this occurs all the time you drive the car. the car is not under warranty and gm will not recall the problem. *tr

Clicking/popping noise in the steering column when turning the wheel. just started happening one day and never stopped. happens constantly. does not seem to affect steering yet. when took it in for repairs was told that the column need lubrication. spent $100 to have it lubed only to have the problem start again approximately a month later. *tr

My headlights, signal lights and parking lights work as they want. i have replaced the bulbs many times. the light covers get really hot and i am assuming that it is a defective part. there is no reason that my bulbs should have burned out 8 times in the last three months. i have seen four malibus just like mine in the last two weeks with the same lighting problem as i have which leads me to believe that this is a problem with many of the malibus. i am going to get a ticket soon if a recall is not placed on this problem. i do see it's an open investigation. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 10 mph and making a left turn, he heard a loud clicking noise under the accelerator and brake pedal. the dealer repaired the steering shaft; however, the failure resurfaced and the technicians installed a modified part. the vehicle identification number was unavailable. the failure mileage was 20,000. the current mileage was 31,800.

My 2005 chevrolet malibu ls turning signal light does not seem to work properly at times considering the fact that i actually change the bulb about 4 times in one year. to my knowledge i am not the only one going through this problem with this vehicle. *tr

Bought the 2005 malibu used in august 2007. i have replaced the both front directional bulbs at least 10 times since buying the car. the lights work intermittently or not at all. the right bulb was out for about 3 months then the left bulb went out. i went to replace the bulbs again yesterday. i jimmied the socket they go into and now they both appear to be working. however, i noticed the amber plastic covering on the left bulb was burned, there was a large burn hole in it, and the melted plastic was dripping into the bottom of the covering. i am also noticing, and have been noticing, a loud thumping sound when i hit the gas as if something has to roll into place. lately it also seems as though the anti-lock brakes very, very slightly kick in when i am braking and go over a bump. after reading the other comments i am going to my mechanic to have him look at the issues as safety is a large concern. *tr

On 8/29/09 i asked my mechanic to listen to the clunking sound made when the steering wheel was turned left and right. he checked and said it was the rack and pinion. i have had this problem before and had 2 steering columns replaced and the steering shaft. now it's the rack and pinion. the above incidents were covered under warranty but not now. i checked for recalls but there are none. i have seen many complaints about the same thing on car stats. can't something be done by chevy before someone gets killed. *tr

My steering went out while on my way home from work on a busy highway luckily there was no accident but i did do research and this is a common thing for not just 2005 chevy malibus and alot of people have been complaining about this with nothing to be done about it but most malibu i think if something not done it will cause a serious accident one day.. my car only has 42852 miles on it i haven't even owned it 2yrs yet and bought it with about 32000 miles or so on it there is no reason this should have happened and think something should be done about the chevy malibus now. *tr

The power steering on my 2005 chevrolet malibu goes out intermittently driving on the free way, making a right turn,or when starting the car. on a right turn the car wants to keep going right instead of straightening out. sitting at a red light,the steering wheel chatters and moves back and forth on its own,there is a loud clunking sound when making turns.this car is dangerous to drive. dealer says there iis no recall. this is an obvious design defect and gm should be made to recall the vehicles and fix the problem. this problem started about 8 months ago. cannot give an exact date. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that intermittently the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel and a loud noise is present when turning the steering wheel. if the power steering failed while driving, a vehicle crash could occur. the vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure. the failure mileage was 58000. the current mileage was 77000. updated 10/20/09 *cn the consumer stated the power steering went out intermittently. the power steering would go out about half way into a turn. the steering would make noises and turn back and forth by itself. the steering column was replaced. updated 10/23/09*jb

Tl*the contact owns as 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 5 mph; proceeding to make a right turn, the right turn signal switch began blinking at a rapid pace. an authorized technician stated that the failure was due to the turn signal bulb socket overheating which caused the plastic to melt. the vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on four separate occasions for the identical failure. the contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 118,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.

I have experienced some pulling from my steering wheel while driving on the highway, more than once. i have spoken with gm mechanics ( or representatives) who have told me nothing was wrong. who else should i speak with to get to the bottom of the problem? my car only has 46,700 miles on it, which makes this a little scary. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving at various speeds and turning the steering wheel to the left and right the vehicle made a very loud thumping noise. the vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer on numerous occasions. the mechanic replaced the steering rack and pinion and corrected the failure for 2 years; however, it recurred. the second time the steering column was replaced and failed after 8 months. the steering shaft was also replaced on two occasions. the contact is aware of the safety risk involved due to frequent failures. the failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 27,927. updated 09/11/09 *bf updated 09/15/09.*jb

Headlight lens melted and tail lights went out. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated whenever traveling at any given speed the power steering warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. the failure was contributed to the steering column assembly. the vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. the manufacturer had a special coverage adjustment regarding repairs for the failure. the vehicle was excluded from free remedy repair. the failure mileage was 74,000. the current mileage was 75,026. updated 09/25/09 *bf the consumer stated the steering went completely out while driving. the consumer was unable to turn the steering wheel. she had to cut the vehicle off and wait a few minutes. once that was done the power steering resumed as normal. updated 09/29/09.*jb

Exterior lighting on 2005 chevrolet malibu fails intermittently. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering locks whenever he starts his vehicle and begins driving. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. the contact stated that he cannot afford to replace the steering column at this time. the failure mileage was 44,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the driver's seat separated from the base and came off track. the failure occurred immediately after she sat in the driver's seat. there were no warnings prior to the failure. the failure mileage was 84,000.

I need your help. i bought a 2005 malibu from a local car dealer. the car had low miles and i thought it would be a safe and reliable car. so safe, that i allowed my teenage son to drive my car. while he was making a left hand turn from a 4-way stop, he heard a pop and then had no steering without any way to control the car he ended up in a field. i thank god he was not going fast, that there was no other cars or people involved, and he was not hurt. i had the car towed to my mechanic who is a certified master technician, who worked for gm as a line tech for 25 yrs. he informs me that this should have never happened in a car that is only 4 yrs old, and felt it was defective. he said the failure occurred inside the steering rack causing the pinion to disengage resulting in loss of control. i then had the car towed to a gm dealer who?s mechanic said the same thing but because i did not buy the car from them, they would not help me?.my next step was to contact gm?.they took a week to investigate?and decided that because i bought the car from a private car dealer, it had 86k miles on it and it was past the factory warranty they felt no need to do any thing about this. not only was the steering rack and pinion damaged, the power steering unit under the dash and the air bag coils were damaged as well. the cost to repair this is over $2000.00. it?s not just the cost to repair the car that upsets me; it?s the fact that gm has no concern for safety. i have found long list for consumer complaints about gm?s steering failures. ?unbelievable? and this is not the only site that has complaints. i know there was a recall to address the steering defect in the malibu. but they obviously decided it was of no big concern to fix the problem. *tr

Front daytime running lights are getting hot melting them. this is causing turn signals to burn out and not work properly. got pulled over by a state trooper today because of this. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. when the contact sat down in the driver's seat, the seat collapsed and shifted to the passenger side. the dealer stated that the weld that holds the seat in place peeled off a piece of the metal from the metal bar, which caused the seat to detach from the metal track. the dealer stated that they would be unable to make the repairs and that the seat would have to be replaced. no estimate was provided for the purchase of a new seat. the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that no compensation would be provided due to the age of the vehicle. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 81,000 and current mileage was 82,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 30 mph, the contact heard a knocking sound coming from the steering. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they determined that the power steering gear assembly failed. the vehicle was repaired at the cost of $1,000. three years later, while driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a knocking sound coming from the steering column. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the mechanic determined that the rack and pinion was failing. the repair would cost $500. the vehicle has not been repaired. the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that a complaint was filed and that he would receive a follow up call on the next business day. the failure mileage was 35,748 and current mileage was 103,000.

I stopped to air up a tire and wash my car. i noticed smoke in the back portion of my car. i looked in the trunk but couldn't tell the origin of the smoke. smoke continued to fill my car from the back and i opened the trunk again. i placed my hand on the left fender and immediately noticed how hot it was. another costumer came over and jerked the trunk liner back to reveal that the fuse panel was on fire. *tr

The brake lights come on by themselves, they blink off and on. sometimes they just stay on,and other times when you brake they want come on at all. have had the car at the dealer 3 or 4 times they can't seem to fix the problem . i have searched online and other owners are having the same problem. they said they adjusted brake switch and they did some other things but the problem still exist. *tr

I am writing to complain about the exterior headlights melting. it could cause a fire. it seems that the amber lights have melted the casing. this problem should be a recall and the dealers should replace the housing free of charge. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer due to an unfamiliar noise coming from the steering. the failure was noticed while driving 20 mph. the previous dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the steering column was determined to be the cause of the failure. the manufacturer advised her to file a complaint with nhtsa. the vehicle will be repaired. the failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 70,000. updated 6/8/09 *cn the steering column was replaced 3 times. updated 06/11/09.*jb

Power steering goes out while driving at low and highway speeds. steering wheel becomes stiff and hard to turn. manufacturer replaced electric steering columns on vehicles but mine was ineligible because of mileage accumulated. *tr

I purchased a 2005 chevy malibu in march of 09 it's now may 09 and i will be replacing my intermediate steering shaft the car check that was performed after i bought the vehicle showed that is was replaced 30k miles ago. the car pops and cracks whenever i slow down or turn afraid it will break before it is fixed. *tr