2005 Chevrolet Malibu: won't start

Filed Jul 10, 2023 · Electrical, Fuel system · MD

This problem has occurred many times and I have taken to the internet to find out what I could to try to remedy it myself as I don't have endless disposable income to have someone else fix it. I have not had it seen by a professional, only consulted with a manager of a gm dealership repairs department over the phone as well as various mechanics and locksmiths. As I said I don't have endless disposable money to throw at this. The car will completely shut off in the middle of driving, I lose all power. The antitheft system engages in the middle of driving. Then I get no crank no start. I get stuck in the middle of the road. In the past I was able to just turn the key off and remove it and let it sit for a while and then it would let me start it again, this began a year ago and has gotten progressively worse and more frequent since it first occurred and I am now at the point where the car is completely no crank no start and anti theft system will not disengage. From my own research online I've found many others complaining of similar problems and they say it's related to gm passlock system.

Filed May 2, 2023 · Brakes · MI

Came back from running an errand and when I went to go back out to the car to start it to run another errand it wouldn't turn over. The lights and alarm, the radio wipers a/c everything else would come on but it just wouldn't turn over! And I need my vehicle I have upcoming appointments and it's the only thing I have to get around. I've been without a vehicle for almost three weeks now. I need help, I'm low income and I need help getting it back on the road.

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 Sep 3, 2018 · Electrical, Transmission · 115,795 miles · PA

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.

Filed Mar 9, 2018 · Electrical · TX

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

Filed Jun 21, 2017 · TX

Ignition switch sometimes will not start car in park (an occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the ignition lock cylinder.failure of the ignition lock cylinder may prevent the vehicle from starting )

Filed Nov 29, 2016 · Transmission · UT

Takata recall. When the transmission control cable broke in my car, the recall covered the replacement of the cable.. But the key is stuck in my car every since this incident of the cable.. My car was stationary, just within minutes of getting of the interstate. I pulled into store parking lot. The cable broke, the key was stuck. I had to be towed home. To this day, I have not been able to remove the key.. Both of these incidents happened at the same time. This should of been fixed, but it wasn't. Now my car is having electrical problems and sometimes won't start.. Please help me to correct this.

Filed Jun 19, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 150 miles · SC

My 2005 malibu is extremely hard to start. It also cuts off without warning. This is very dangerous, as well as frustrating. In cold weather, it will crank after only a few tries. In warm weather or after driving the car, it can take up to 30 minutes to crank. It spins but does not start without a major hassle. When the car finally starts, I have to hold down the gas pedal to prevent it from cutting off again. Frequently, it still cuts off when I put it into gear & I have to go through the starting process repeatedly. It is not reliable & has resulted in my being late to work, as well as leaving me stranded. A female being stranded is not safe. If it should happen to cut off in traffic, I will have no control of the vehicle which could result in an accident. I have tried the suggestions related to this common issue which is blamed on the theft deterrent system, but I continue to have the same problems. This is an every day occurrence, forcing me to start cranking my car 30-45 minutes before I have to leave for work & causing me to sit alone in parking lots trying to start my car so I can go home. The check engine light is on and I had it connected to a computer to be tested. The code number said "no part, no fix" & the mechanic who checked it said he had never seen that so had absolutely no idea what it meant. Reading online forums, I have found that this is a very common complaint from malibu owners, yet nobody knows how to fix the problem. Chevrolet needs to recall and resolve this issue before someone dies due to it.

Filed Mar 5, 2016 · Electrical · 16,500 miles · TX

Therft deterrent will not let car start issue is geeting worst. Car will not start. This happens alot car is parked.

Filed Feb 19, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 136,000 miles · KY

Bought car used at 136,000 miles. Car radio does not light up or work, and horn doesn't work. Drivers side back window won't go down. First day driving the car, turn signals stopped blinking and then started blinking again. Suspension in the back squeaks badly when driving at random and going over speed bumps. Did not drive the car for more than one day and now car won't start at all (no crank, no start). These are major safety issues including serious electrical problems. The battery is only one year old on the car when purchased, so should be good. These electrical issues need to be recalled. Now I am stuck with a car that has so many problems and won't start and is definitely not safe to drive.

Filed Nov 30, 2015 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when attempting to turn on. In addition, the anti theft warning light illuminated. The vehicle would not start until the anti theft warning light un-illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 90,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to start the vehicle, it would not start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.