2005 Chevrolet Classic: won't start

Filed Sep 2, 2017 · Electrical · 49,500 miles · CA

I am having problems with the theft bypass system, on my 2005 chevy classic. Several months ago, I received a recall notice in the mail. It was for the ignition key rotation. When I brought my car into the dealership, I told them that I was having problems with the car (suddenly) dying. I told them that it had died when I was on the freeway (twice), while driving on the city streets, and in my driveway. I was told that the recall would fix the problem. Unfortunately, the problem persists. This past friday, late in the evening, my car (suddenly) died in the middle of a busy intersection. Through the grace of god, the drivers around me were paying attention -- I could have been in an awful accident. Several people, kindly, pushed my car into a parking lot. While in the parking lot, a mechanic stopped to look at the car. He told me that my chevy is well known for having a defective pass-lock sensor security system, which causes the vehicle to shut down suddenly. The mechanic stated that there might be a recall. Yet, I haven't been able to find that information -- gm is not helpful! After an hour or so, the car still wouldn't start. I had a friend tow me home. I am older and disabled and must have a reliable vehicle. I need to be able to drive to my doctor's appointment, via the freeway. Yet, I have (already) experienced my car (suddenly) dying on the freeway. I am terrified of getting into an accident and (possibly) hurting/killing myself and/or someone else. I, truly, believe that this defect is gm's responsibility to fix free of charge. Or, perhaps there is a recall that I'm unaware of? Either way, please help me. I am thanking you in advance.

Filed Aug 4, 2015 · 95,000 miles · MS

Car wouldn't start. Usually it starts right up but it wouldn't start up. After searching the web we found it was the antitheft system.

Filed Nov 10, 2014 · Electrical · 151,371 miles · IN

The car would not start. The lights on the dash came on, but there was no ignition, no sound of the engine trying to start. I could here the fuel pump start and stop. It was a cool, damp morning. Later that day, the car started with no problem. This happened several times, until we started parking the car in the garage.

Filed Aug 6, 2014 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · PA

The anti-theft light comes on and the car will not start. I have to turn the key to the on position and wait 10 minutes and try to start the car. Normally I only need to do this once and it starts. This has occurred on average about 1 or 2 times each month.

Filed Mar 13, 2014 · Electrical · 63,000 miles · TN

I would be driving and vehicle would just shut off, sometimes I would go out and it would start and other times it would not start, I spent money on tow trucks, at least twice, had towed to serra chevrolet, they would keep it for week at time and tell me nothing was wrong, finally I took it to local mechanic at auto tech and within an hour they called and told me it was the electronic starter switch and replaced it within the day, and it cost me over nine hundred dollars, I had already spent almost 2500.00 with serra chevrolet with no results, so the 900.00 was a good deal for an excellent repair, have had no problems with vehicle since that time, however, I feel that general motors should be responsible for this repair, but taking on that giant is most likely a lesson in futility.

Filed Sep 27, 2013 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · CA

Auto theft light comes on every 5 to 10 days..and car will not start up...have to wait 10 minutes before starting the car again....

Filed Jun 9, 2011 · Electrical · 72,000 miles · VA

My 2005 chevy classic stalls and the anti-theft light comes on the dashboard. The car won't start after repeated attempts. Happens at idle or at speed. Very dangerous. Car appears to think it's been stolen. I have found that I can restart after I turn the key off and back on repeatedly. I have now gotten to the point that I can hear the fuel pump come on only after many tries, and then it starts. I've had the ignition replaced and full tune up. The mechanic says that there are no error codes in the computer to research. This is obviously a defect in the design of the car and gm can either recall it or get sued when someone gets hurt. I've been lucky so far to be able to pull over to the side safely, or it occurs while stopped.

Filed Oct 31, 2010 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · SC

2005 chevrolet classic - passlock system causes car to not start. Must wait 10 minutes every time this happens to try again, and still sometimes it won't start, causing another 10 minute wait. This is especially dangerous for a woman with children in a dark parking lot to have to do this. Happens at least once per week.

Filed Sep 12, 2010 · Electrical · 64,000 miles · WA

I have a 2005 chevrolet classic. The anti theft system in the car goes off randomly often stranding me where ever I am. The alarm system has stopped working and I have to replace my breaks every 3 months. I have done some research into the anti theft issue and it seems to be a major problem among other owners of this car. I have taken it to a shop several times and they can't see a reason for the anti-theft system to go off. The lights burn out quickly. The wiring harness on the lights are loose and it can't be fixed. I don't feel safe driving my car anymore because I am worried it will not start. This has been a major problem for sometime now. Why are these cars not on re-call?