2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx electrical problems

Filed Sep 20, 2019 · Electrical · 165,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the anti-theft warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 165,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 180,000 miles · WV · crash

Takata recall I was driving on route 19 just before the maple fork exit the light was red and I began to slow down. All of a sudden the brakes and steering would not work and the car hit the rear end of the car in front of me. Causing major damages to the front of my car. The other car was not affected nearly as much. It was like the car just stopped. No airbags was deployed.

Filed May 21, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · GA

While the car is in motion and even in idle the steering wheel sometimes will lock. It has happened while making turns, going around roundabouts, on the highway, and on a regular 15 min. Work commute. The car will beep as if the trunk is open. The beeping is right before the stiffness of the steering wheel. I have to turn off the ignition and turn the ignition back on in order to proceed in driving. If you're in motion it's best to pull over due to the engine sometimes lag when trying to start the car back up. Once it is starting, it drives just fine. I've seen tons of people with this exact problem in regards to this particular vehicle. It could cause accidents if our steering wheel locks and we're unable to just pull over to safety. Since our car is mostly electrical it's not as if we could just check the steering fluid. This happens at least once a day.

Filed Nov 7, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 148,795 miles · ME

Ignition staying stuck alowing starter to continue to turn, day time no break lights , night time break lights stay lit up or flash on and off , fuel gauge drops to empty even when full bounces back and forth empty full , service air bag and check engine lights keep coming on even after they have been reset, cruise control will not engage , hard time to take car out of park even with brake depressed, lower gears on transmission will not engage into 3,2,1 speed, driver seat bracket broke in weld causing seat to be unstable, faulty ignition switch and more this car has less than 150 k on it 148 and some change,,, air bag service light keeps coming on as well as check engine light, this car will not pass any state inspection , and even states with out inspection would advise that the car be recalled

Filed Aug 10, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. When the steering wheel was turned to the left and when starting the vehicle, an abnormal noise emerged from the steering wheel. The dealer was notified of the failure and indicated that it was due to a safety feature. In addition, the brake lights remained illuminated when the brakes had not been applied. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jun 29, 2016 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · NC

Regarding gm recall #13036 - micro corrosion on bcm terminals and relearn - dealership claimed that recall was performed. Issues with brake lights and cruise control remain after recall service. Upon vehicle inspection, found there was not an application of dielectric grease on c2 terminal ports as described in the process of the recall. I was able to apply the grease myself but, I am unable to perform the relearn process without the gm tech2 tool. Attached pictures of c2 connector port with and without dielectric grease. We went back to dealership to try and get the recall performed properly and the tech at service desk stated that the recall was serviced properly. My complaint is that the recall was not performed by the dealership. Address: 1820 capital blvd, raleigh, nc 27604.

Filed Dec 13, 2015 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 176,000 miles · AL

I purchased a 2005 malibu maxx from an used car dealer and the very next day the car lost the ability to accelerate and the traction control light turned on my instrument cluster. While the car was coming to a stop I noticed that it lost all power and the engine stopped running. The car would turn over but not start.

Filed Sep 22, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 98,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving 35 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact also stated that both turn signals failed to function. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Jul 10, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 125,000 miles · MI

Upon acceleration power steering stops working and power steering warning message shows. Gm dealer service center advised that it is the ignition coil. Replaced with a newer version of the ignition coil and added a ground strap based on the detected error codes and a service bulletin from gm. Updated 10/9/15 *ln updated 11/13/2017

Filed Jan 16, 2015 · Electrical · 25,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the key only turned in the ignition switch when turning and lifting at the same time. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000. Updated 3/3/15*cn updated 03/17/15