2005 Chevrolet Malibu: engine overheating

Filed Jul 24, 2020 · Electrical · 245,000 miles · KY

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.

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 May 18, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 139,855 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle would overheat and failed to turn off. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was repaired; however, the failure recurred. In addition, the contact received notifications for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control); however, the parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 139,855.

Filed Aug 22, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 55,000 miles · AL

Day time running lights in headlights overheat melting bulb base and socket. Have been replaced multiple times and keeps happening. Afraid of potential electrical fire or bulbs burn out and blinkers will not work which could cause a wreck.

Filed Dec 18, 2013 · Lights · 95,000 miles · AR · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the passenger side turn signal failed. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the bulb had overheated and caused the material of the casing to melt. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 95,000.

Filed Nov 23, 2011 · Lights · 147,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the headlights were constantly overheating and burning out, causing their plastic covers to melt. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 147,000.

Filed Nov 1, 2011 · Lights, Steering · 46,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the front driver side turn signal had malfunctioned and would not activate when engaged. The contact changed the bulb but the failure was not repaired. The contact stated the wiring was faulty and needed to be diagnosed. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The failure mileage was 46,000. Updated 11/16/11 *bf the consumer stated the problem was fixed due to a service bulletin that was issued. It required cutting out the turn signal bulb socket and splicing in a new socket, because the old one overheated. The consumer also stated the electrical power steering was an issue on the vehicle as well. Updated 11/18/11

Filed Apr 26, 2011 · Lights · 111,000 miles · AR · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the headlights had overheated and burned through the plastic because of the bulbs becoming too hot. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired for the failure. The failure and current mileage was 111,000.

Filed Apr 8, 2010 · Lights · 55,000 miles · UT

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the turn signals overheated and burned, causing the plastic around the bulb to melt. The contact called the dealership but was informed that he would be charged to have the vehicle inspected. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. The current mileage was approximately 65,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2010 · Lights · 30,000 miles · CA

Left directional light bulb burns out, because the sockets that hold the bulb overheat and melt the bulbs. Occurs because the day time running lights overheat. Have burned out 4 bulbs in the last 12 months. Overheating is starting to affect the right directional as well. Will need to replace both sockets.

Filed Sep 4, 2009 · Electrical · 118,000 miles · MI · fire

Tl*the contact owns as 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 5 MPH; proceeding to make a right turn, the right turn signal switch began blinking at a rapid pace. An authorized technician stated that the failure was due to the turn signal bulb socket overheating which caused the plastic to melt. The vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on four separate occasions for the identical failure. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 118,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.

Filed Sep 28, 2007 · Lights · 79,000 miles · LA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 35 MPH, the headlight area began smoking. The failure occurred on three occasions. When the contact shut the engine and headlights off, the smoking ceased. No fire occurred. The chevrolet service department advised her to have the dealer diagnose the failure. The dealer stated that they would replace both lights for $275 each at her expense. The bulbs have melted the headlight lens, but the dealer did not recommend changing the bulbs. The tail lights were operating normally. The fender area is much hotter than normal due to the headlights overheating. The warning lights illuminated on the dashboard to indicate the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The powertrain was unknown. The failure mileage was 79,000 and current mileage was 81,000.