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.
2005 Chevrolet Malibu electrical complaints
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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
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
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..
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 .
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. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency 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. 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.
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.
Low beam headlight continues to short out even after replacement of the socket assembly.
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.
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!!
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 .
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
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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.
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----
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
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 the federal safety agency 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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 - the federal safety agency #14v153000. Taking car to the shop this weekend to have it inspected because I don't feel safe.
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.
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.
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.
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