2005 Chevrolet Malibu: engine failure

Filed Feb 25, 2019 · Steering · 136,327 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the instrument panel indicators illuminated and the "power steering" message was displayed. In addition, the steering wheel seized. When the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, the steering wheel unlocked. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 136,327.

Filed Oct 2, 2018 · Electrical · 145,000 miles · GA

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.

Filed Aug 3, 2018 · Steering · 95,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 25 MPH and attempting a turn, the steering wheel seized. The contact had to pull over to the side of the road to a complete stop. Approximately three minutes later, the steering returned to normal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the "u" joint for the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The contact called kristal auto mall (2859 flatbush avenue, brooklyn, ny 11234) where an appointment was scheduled for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Feb 14, 2018 · Steering · 130,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with an electric steering motor failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact stated that the electric steering motor needed replacement, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact to call a local chevrolet dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was taken to uftring weston chevrolet (1600 w war memorial drive, peoria, il 61614, (309) 686-2500) where the electric steering failure and replacement were confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) in 2014. The manufacturer was contacted again, but offered no further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Dec 18, 2016 · Steering · 124,000 miles · IN

The vehicle has a recall that is open on it. Chevrolet and the local dealership have told us that it will cost $300 to complete the recall due to the steering knuckle needing to be removed and it is seized. They said if it wasn't seized it wouldn't cost us anything. However the dealership stated to do the recall it is required that the steering knuckle has to be taken apart.

Filed Dec 6, 2016 · Brakes, Fuel system · 295,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver. The power steering warning indicator illuminated and the brakes failed to respond. When the vehicle was being refueled, the fuel spewed out the fuel filler pipe. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was 295,000.

Filed Feb 11, 2016 · Steering · 120,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 60 MPH, the contact heard a dinging noise coming from the vehicle. In addition, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Jan 12, 2016 · Steering · 100,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the diagnosis was not provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that previously while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jan 7, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 54,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving at low speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake lights would not illuminate and the cruise control seized without warning. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, service brakes, vehicle speed control), but the repair did not remedy the failures. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

Filed Jan 7, 2016 · Steering · 232,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected. The contact was informed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 232,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2015 · Steering · 147,437 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical steering motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 147,437.

Filed Feb 7, 2015 · Engine · 112,387 miles · MI

Had been experiencing failure to start and stalling of vehicle while driving, on occasion. Took it in for service at a local, reputable shop in madison heights, mi. Was informed it needed a fuel pump. Job was completed. Upon picking up car about august 5, 2014, drove it away but returned to area of shop to ask mechanic a question. About 1/8 mile from shop and at about 35 MPH, the engine completely shut off. All automatic systems--brakes, steering, dashboard lights, etc.--failed as well. Engine did not falter prior to this; it simply shut down. We were able to coast into the shop's parking lot, thankfully! Shop had car for several days afterward due to a major flood in se michigan about that time. Upon their resuming work on it, they also experienced the engine failure during a test drive. We then took car to serra chevrolet in southfield, mi, where we had purchased it some months earlier. We were informed it was the ignition switch--out of warranty and no recall existing--and the job was completed, at our expense. We followed up this repair with a request to general motors for a refund of the $578.38 charge. Gm refused, stating the car was out of warranty. We object to this! This appears to be the classic engine failure/ignition switch problem gm has experienced on hundreds of thousands of cars, in and out of warranty. We note that in their refusal, gm did not use the word "recall," making us believe they are dodging that issue until such time, as we expect, the recall of their cars with the classic engine failure/ignition switch problem will extend back to 2005 models! Any assistance or advice you can extend in this matter would be appreciated.