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.the federal safety agency.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.
2005 Chevrolet Malibu brakes complaints
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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.
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 the federal safety agency 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brake lights do not light up when brake pedal is pressed. This is inconsistent. Also, the cruise control works intermittently - this problem has been occurring for at least the past six months.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 ?
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. When turning the steering wheel, the contact heard a popping sound. The failure began six months ago and now it is causing the power steering to fail. The failure was very subtle at first, but now the power steering fails for days at a time. The air conditioning would activate on and off, but now it does not work at all. The dealer stated that the power steering module and air conditioning resistor needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that the control panel is warm to the touch after driving for some time. The vehicle is currently with the dealer and the repair will cost over $900. The current mileage was 70,000 and failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 09/10/08. *lj the consumer stated the shocks went bad, the tie rod ends had to be replaced, the cd became stuck in the cd player. The rear calipers had to be replaced and the starter worked intermittently. Updated 09/12/08.
I own a 2005 chevy malibu ls v6, the brake pedal grinds when you press it, then it is hard to get the car into gear, the brake lights will stay on or not come on at all. I was told by the dealership when under warranty that they had to place the entire computer system back in oct 2006, but it is continuing to have the same problems that it did in 2006.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 MPH, the brake pedal pulsated when it was depressed and the steering wheel shook. There were no warning indicators prior to the failures. The dealer stated that the rotors were rusted. The failure recurred in june of 2007, in which the rear rotors were rusted and replaced again. At 44,783 miles, the failure recurred and the front rotors were rusted and replaced a third time. The failure mileage was 29,021 and current mileage was 51,555. Updated 02-25-08
While driving after a recent episode of rain, I tried to come to a stop at a red light. I was driving down hill at approximately 20 MPH when I stepped on the brake. As soon as I stepped on the brake, I began sliding at a diagonal to the direction of the street. I tried to compensate because I was approaching oncoming traffic and then began to slide the opposite direction, but still diagonal to the street on which I was traveling. I again tried to gain control of the car and almost turned perpendicular. I was finally able to gain control of my car, after going through a red light and almost sliding into head on traffic. All 4 of my tires must have been locked up to slide on a damp surface without regaining traction until an excessive amount of maneuvering was done. This incident could have resulted in death. I am in the process of finding out what I can do to have this problem investigated so that my life, or my son's life, is not put into danger again.
2005 chevrolet malibu recall customer states that the rack and pinion was replaced and it should have been covered under the bumper to bumper warranty**cc the consumer stated the second gear was slow to engage, there was a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle and the brakes made a noise when they were applied. The dealer cleaned the front brakes and applied treatment to them. The consumer was informed the tires were cupped.
Pulls to the left, broken struts, broken brake calipers, rear turn signal broke! Anytime I mess with tires or brakes the car pulls more and more to the left, haven't had steering checked but its driving me nuts. I thought it was from the front right strut being cracked and broken but the dealership says it shouldn't effect the pull to the left. Got new tires last week and new brakes, still pulls. Tail light quit working, changed bulbs then quit again. Car is driving me nuts, worried about driving it across country this summer! Recall it soon - please!!!
Tl* - the contact complained about electrical problems. The brake light fuse failed. The front left blinker light failed, and the vehicle stalled at a traffic light. The vehicle did restart. On dec 31, 2006, the vehicle stalled in a busy intersection. The contact was driving at approximately 65 MPH. The contact was using the cruise control. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder, at which time the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle did not lose complete power, but was towed. The dealer diagnosed the problem as a bad electrical harness. *ak updated 1/30/2007 - the ABS and traction control illuminated intermittently. The dealer replaced the hub and bearing due to and open left front sensor.
Email (in) requesting an investigation of general motors re their dangerous & defective products. *ts *nm updated 2/15/2007 - the consumer smelled antifreeze coming through the air vents. The driver's side headlight had to be replaced. Problem with brakes. A steering gear associated with the rack and pinion was replaced. The transmission hesitated. The consumer heard a knocking noise when turning the steering wheel. Passenger side front turn signal failed. The dash light and tail light failed.
Since purchase of 05 malibu I have had breaking vibration and vibration in turns to the right. Have had 2 sets of pads and rotors turned once. I am on the third set of tires with rotations every 6000 miles but still get uneven wear. 43,000+ miles and the dealer says there is nothing wrong with the breaking or wheels. Drivers side daytime running light and turn signal has blown 3 times.
I was having trouble with the brakes on my car. It is a 2005 chevrolet malibu. I took the car to midas and had the front brakes replaced in april. I didn't drive the car for about 2 weeks after that. When I got back into town I drove as usual. In the middle of june when I would step hard on the brakes the brake light would come on and the warning bell would go off. I took the car back to midas to have it checked on june 23rd. The brake fluid was less than half full. The mechanic checked the brakes. When he lifted the car up you could see where the brake fluid was leaking. He said the caliper on the right brake had blown the seal. He replaced the caliper. He had to get it from california. He said the caliper shouldn't have blown because the car was only over a year old.
When lightly applying pressure to brakes on freeway, traveling at approximately 60 MPH, the tires completely locked up and the car pulled uncontrollably to the left, causing the car to fish tail and slide sideways down the freeway. Vehicle suffered damage to the front end when colliding with the cement median. I will never feel safe getting into this vehicle and getting behind the wheel again. According to the chevrolet dealer there is "nothing wrong" with the vehicle and all systems are working "as designed".
Upon trying to brake, the brakes did not work. Pressed harder on the brakes and the brakes locked causing my 2005 malibu to skid uncontrollably into the vehicle in front of me. Started braking approximately 40 - 50 feet from stopped vehicle. Was traveling approximately 40 MPH with dry road conditions. Have had several other occasions of skidding when brakes were applied since the 9/23 incident.
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