2005 Chevrolet Malibu engine problems

Filed Dec 21, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · NE

The car's anti-theft system (indicated on the dashboard lights) will randomly lock up the engine. Following a massive list of online suggestions from other Chevy owners who had the same problem, I learned to wait for 10-15 minutes with the key in the ignition (lights/radio on, no engine) before the anti-theft indicator disappears and the car can start again. Sometimes, I will have to repeat the process 2-3 times. This has been happening randomly for over 2 years despite taking it into a Chevy dealer for repairs twice. They claimed it was a battery issue and charged me over $500 to fix nothing; The engine would lock up again within a month. A cursory Google search shows that this has affected hundreds if not thousands of GM vehicles, some even claiming the anti-theft lock engaged while they were driving. Please put some serious investigation into the matter so people like me can stop getting price gouged and stuck in freezing weather for GM's incompetence.

Filed Jul 16, 2019 · Engine · 155,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle would not accelerate and the engine completely failed without warning. As a result, an 18 wheeler truck tapped the rear of her vehicle. No air bags deployed. As a result of the impact, no injuries were sustained, no medical attention was needed, and there was no police report filed. The contact had been experiencing the failure several times prior to the incident. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer (cecil atkission motors - kerrville chevrolet, cadillac and buick 550 benson dr, kerrville, tx 78028 (866) 240-2964) where the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure; there are no recall associated with this VIN. The failure mileage was 155,000.

Filed Mar 19, 2019 · Airbags, Body · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated. If the vehicle was too hot, the engine would not start and the gear shift did not move. The vehicle also leaked anti-freeze. The contact had to pump the brake pedal in order for the lever to operate. Also, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to east pat o'brien chevrolet (2810 bishop rd, willoughby hills, oh 44092, (440) 348-0553) where it was diagnosed that the hood release was fractured and the egl sensor was separated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was invalid.

Filed Jan 2, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 223,000 miles · TN

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?

Filed Nov 13, 2018 · Engine · 106,500 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact noticed oil leaking underneath the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle failed to respond without warning when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 106,500.

Filed Oct 5, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Dec 26, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 246,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to flemington buick gmc cadillac at (908) 751-4316 (211 us-202, flemington, nj 08822) where no diagnostic failure codes were found and the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter and o2 sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 246,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Dec 12, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · 175,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel became inoperable. Also, the air bag and check engine indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

Filed Nov 11, 2017 · Engine, Steering · 45 miles · CA

I was driving to work on the freeway and I accelerated to merge into traffic I slightly turned the wheel to the left and it went to the right and the faster I tried to go it was going all over the road from left to right.I didnt have much control so I decided to get off the freeway and go back home.

Filed Sep 20, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 62,000 miles · LA · crash · 1 injury

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----