Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 140,000.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the key was difficult to turn over to start the vehicle and that the vehicle stalled several times. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer six months ago and was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and 14v224000 (power train), but the contact indicated that the dealer stated that the repairs were not sufficient. The contact was waiting for the repair for the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v224000 (electrical system) and was unable to determine when the recall would be performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
2005 chevrolet mailbu. The consumer was dissatisfied with the services of the recall. Updated 02/12/15*bf the consumer received two recall notices. Recall# 14v252000 and 14v224000.
2005 chevrolet malibu. Consumer received a recall notice stating the parts for the vehicle are not in stock. Consumer would like to know if they should wait for the parts or will they be rewarded a new vehicle. Recall # 14v252000.
My front blinker lights have melted the blinker light housing (the individual plastic globe the bulb resides in). They have to be replaced at a rate of approximately 6 months and I believe it is the car not the lights as I have tried different brands to see if the problem is with the bulbs. **note: as I have not kept a record of the incidents, I have listed the last time as precise date.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle did not exhibit any failures before the recall repairs were performed for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and 14v224000 (power train). The vehicle was also included in a third safety recall, but was unable to confirm if the manufacturer performed the recall repair for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The contact stated that after the repairs, the key was difficult to remove from the ignition, various warning lamps illuminated, and the gear lights did not illuminate for the gear box when the driver changed gears. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer and the contact waited for longer than two weeks for the vehicle to be further inspected and diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to turn the engine off, the ignition key failed to turn in order to shut the vehicle off. The contact mentioned that on occasions the vehicle would not start due to the ignition switch malfunctioning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the ignition switch cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the horn and signal lights failed to operate. In addition, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
2005 chevrolet malibu. Customer does not own vehicle anymore. Would like to stop receiving recall notices.
My husband was killed in an accident involving this vehicle. It says in the accident report that the bcm was unresponsive as well as another computer system and the wipers were on in dry weather. I believe a defect contributed to the accident. My husband was traveling with the right of way on a motorcycle when the sedan left turned in front of him. I will give you more information when I receive some documents from other family members. Thank you
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notifications for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), and the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). However, the parts needed to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning causing the the steering wheel to seize. Also, the contact stated that the windows and windshield wipers failed to operate. The failure recurred numerous times. Vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and the ignition was replaced. The failure recurred. The vehicle was repaired under recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v400000 (electrical system) but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 12/22/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notifications for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), and the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). The contact stated that the parts needed were unavailable to repair the vehicle under the recalls. The dealer was unable to inform when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition switch. As a result, the contact was unable to lock the vehicle and had to leave the key in the ignition. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnosis. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,500.
Chip in ignition cylinder case bad not reading the key times -licensed mechanic had to take apart the dash board remove and replace the ignition cylinder case-used the same ignition switch and the same key. Car had a security code replaced the cae-cleared the code car okay now. Customer ask for the part, could not understand why her american made car had a part made in mexico, she requested the part . It was on or about 6/11/2014 I did not get the car in until 6/13/2014 my sister and my nephew had to push the car into a safe place I am a diabetic with high blood pressure with a prosthetic device. I reported it to general motors service referral [xxx] employee wendy and gave her a photo of the part, they did a recall on my keys, that was not the problem I was having. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the brake lights illuminated when the brake pedal was not depressed. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Letter from senator warner on behalf of constituent re 2005 malibu recalls (attn: shane clem). *smd the consumer stated each time he called the dealer, to inquire about getting the recall issues rectified, he was informed the parts were not available. Also, the emission control valve had to be replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle, a burning odor was present inside the vehicle. After examining the vehicle the contact discovered that the burning odor was coming from the head lights. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the head light wire harness was faulty. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The contact was a certified mechanic and had the vehicle towed. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the instrument panel lights failed to operate and the vehicle stalled. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a ditch. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained cuts and bruising which did not require medical. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 11/24/14*lj updated 10/1/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 MPH, all four doors on the vehicle locked and unlocked independently. The vehicle was turned off and restarted, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was repaired, but the details of the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.
The ignition switch to start the car is defective. The cylinder does not turn with the key at the first try nor the second try.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received recall notifications for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v224000 (power train), the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), and the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the engine stalled. The vehicle restarted after forty five minutes. The failure occurred twelve times. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the ignition switch was replaced, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 141v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Vehicle was burning out front and rear directional light bulbs to the point I had to replace the front passenger light socket that melted from intense heat and the front passenger headlight assembly. Four months later, I had to repair/replace bulbs in the same location.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that there was an intermittent failure with the connection of the fuse box and the connecting screws. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the screws and the fuse box. The contact also experienced a failure with the power steering. The steering wheel was tight and the contact experienced extreme difficulty turning the steering wheel left or right. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the steering column. The remedy corrected the failure. The contact had been waiting for months to have the vehicle repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and 14v224000 (power train). The dealer did not provide a specific date for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact also indicated that the vehicle idled high and it was difficult to change gears. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000. Updated 11/14/14*cn updated 8/11/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact also stated that the entire door locks independently locked and unlocked. The contact received multiple notifications for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The dealer and the manufacturer were contacted on numerous occasions, it was informed that the parts was not available, and there was no estimated time for when the parts would become available. The failure mileage was 108,182.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control), the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering), and the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v224000 (power train). The contact stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not give a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact did not experience a failure.
Was driving on a very busy highway when the electronic steering went out. There is a recall on it for over a month and there is still no parts available to have this problem fixed. The car is not drivable in this condition, it is a danger if taken on the road. This vehicle is my main form of transportation and need it to go to work everyday in a 30 mile commute. This is unacceptable how there can be such a major malfunction and a recall yet no parts or time frame on when I can expect my car to be back in driving conditions. I will never drive a gm car ever again.
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