2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic: won't start

Filed Sep 18, 2019 · Electrical · 190,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu classic. While attempting to start the vehicle, the anti-theft indicator illuminated and the engine would not start. Midway chevrolet(381 12th st, plainwell, mi) was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 190,000.

Filed Jan 27, 2019 · Electrical · 179,000 miles · TX

I have a 2005 malibu - that is a money pit- thier is a wiring ignition problem - my car is an intermittent starter - I've changed fuses- alternator - fuel pump- been told this and that - I'm a single female - and can't drive this car anywhere - it stops when ever it wants to - in order he middle of the road - or going to the grocery store aaa has retired my towing - I'm online reading and everybody has went through my he same - I called last week before having my car towed again - to see if thier has been a recall and I heard no- I had it towed - spent 320 dollars being told it was the alternator after going through 2 batteries - for the same thing - I just got my car back - went out to get some coffee - come out and the car won't start again - would someone call me about this - 214 755 -3606

Filed Sep 25, 2017 · TN

Since 2010, with car only being 5 years old, the key began hardly working in the ignition. We had to keep jiggling and re-trying until would work. The recall only covered notifying owners not to put extra keys on their key chain but would not cover the fact that the ignition lock cylinder was faulty. Continued to live with this problem, then the theft deterrant light started going on because of the necessary jiggling -- where the car won't start and you have to turn to acc and wait 10 minutes. Once again, dealer refused to cover. Stationary problem, but for my elderly father, not good for the key not to work for a while, or will not start for at least 10 minutes due to theft system being activiated

Filed May 16, 2017 · Fuel system · 155,000 miles · AZ

May be fuel pump. Car will turn over but won't start.

Filed Sep 20, 2015 · Electrical · ID

My chevrolet malibu classic 2005 randomly does not start. In most vehicles when you start a vehicle all you need to do is turn the key, that is not the case with this car, you first have to turn the key and listen for the fuel pump to engage then and only if you hear that can you turn the key the rest of the way to start your vehicle. If you do not hear the fuel pump and go ahead and try to start the vehicle you trigger the anti-theft system which does not allow the car to start for another 15 minutes. While this is not much of a safety issue it is still a huge issue, leaving me stranded, sometimes stuck in a hot car just trying to get it to start, made me late for work and other functions numerous times. After waiting your 15 minutes your vehicle still may not start. If you have enough patients you can set there and turn the key off and on until you hear the fuel pump engage. Everything else in the vehicle works radio, lights etc. It just does not start. Leaving me to believe the ignition is to blame, and here recently I will turn the key and absolutely nothing happens. I then try again and it starts like a charm until about two weeks ago and I could not get it to do anything, my boyfriend informed me to turn the key and put the car in the neutral position and try to start it again this worked. All I know is this car has given me many problems that my gm certified mechanic father is short of figuring out. I believe it is due to faulty parts or just a bad make of car. The only thing I could dispute that is when it is actually starting, not shutting down on me it is a reasonably good vehicle. It gets me from point a to point b not always safely or reliably but at least I have a vehicle I just which gm would take responsibility for their part in this cars issues. Or at least inform the public in how to fix them.

Filed Aug 6, 2014 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · MI

Car wont start at times because of ignition switch a real problem getting to work been waiting for my recall haven't received yet its not just a problem while driving its a problem getting the car to start also please let gm know this.

Filed Apr 22, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 117,792 miles · WA

We bought a 2005 chevy malibu classic base model from a reputable dealer. Everything was working fine until my son flipped the switch on the turn signal indicator for the lights from "auto" to full lights at night. The dash cluster illumination went out along with the radio back lighting, HVAC back lighting, door lock and window switch lighting. The dome light stopped working. The dome light had burned wires and the plastic fixture was burned. Replaced it back to the harness. Fuses kept blowing. Have since tried replacing the turn indicator/lights/wiper module, the dimmer switch, and dash cluster, upon inspecting the body control module I found corroded module connectors that were corroded and burned. Now the car won't start and the suspect is the anti-theft system. This is clearly an electrical malfunction from the assembly line and thousands of dollars in waste by myself my son and others reporting across the internet with the same problems as ourselves.

Filed Aug 18, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 150,000 miles · NY

My daughter was driving her car and for no reason the car just shuts off. This has happened 3 times in the last weeks. The car also on 6 occasions would not start(has brand new battery) won't turn over, my daughter has been stranded several times. After a $400. 00 fuel pump replacement , which after it was replaced the car , other cars which are just shutting off while they are being driven.this is very dangerous to lose all power while driving!. And as well there have been numerous car owners who have replaced fuel pumps, which did not solve the problem. The car now has had the ignition replace as the mechanics "think:"its the security system!. To date the repairs are hitting $1,000. Also the turning signals, radio and A/C all work intermittently. I am no mechanic but seems there is electrical/security systems issues with these cars. The forums are loaded with car owners having the same issues! But of course they are so varied that most not reported to you!and we all know the garages don't report all issues! Thanks for your help!

Filed Feb 15, 2012 · Electrical · AR

Upon attempting to start my vehicle as always I was surprised to find my vehicle would not start. I had an anti theft light come on as well. I waited, tried again no luck. To help things out my cell phone was dead and I could not call anyone. I was eventually able to get back into my work which has high security, and I was able to contact my husband who eventually was able to tell me how to bypass this issue. So I went back out and tried it and after 10 min of sitting in my cold car in a dark parking lot alone I was able to start my vehicle. This really needs to be fixed. I finally made it home an hour and a half after I was off work but what a scary and could have been expensive issue to have.

Filed Apr 2, 2011 · Electrical · 62,000 miles · NC

2005 chevy malibu. Every few weeks the car will not start until ten minutes have passed after leaving the key in the on position. The theft control module is faulty and this is a known problem with gm cars. Dangerous to leave a key in an unlocked car. Dealers offer no help unless you pay $400.

Filed Jan 26, 2009 · Electrical · CO

I drive a 2005 malibu classic and it stalled at 40mph for no reason. No warning lights or nothing. I drive 12 to 15 miles and after turning the car off it will not start again for at least one to four hours. I have spent $400 dollars on repairs and the problems still exist. I want to live. Other driver are having the same problems. I found this information on the internet. What can I do. I am still making payments on t hes car and I have owned it for one year. Please help.

Filed Jan 21, 2009 · Electrical · 91,000 miles · OH

Car would not start. Thought the battery was dead due to the cold weather, thought the carburetor was flooded. Got a jump, car wouldn't start. Went back out the next day, tried de-icer, tried to jump it, still wouldn't start. Went back 2 days later, tried to jump it, tried using quickstart, still wouldn't start. Got it towed the next day, they told me the passlock sensor needed to be replaced because the anti-theft system was enabled. Paid $453 for a new passlock sensor and tow. Went online and found hundreds of complaints from other people w/ chevy malibus with the same problem. All you have to do apparently is turn the key to on, hold it there for 10 minutes or until theft light goes off, turn the key to off for a few seconds. Then they car will start. I had to get rides to work, missed several appointments this weekend, all because I did not have a vehicle. Paid $453 for a problem that could have been corrected for free and should not have occurred in the first place.