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.
2005 Chevrolet Malibu fuel system complaints
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Fuel gage doesn't work causing a safety hazard in traffic
I have to replace my signal lights every 2 to 3 months and they look like they melted inside also I have problems with my fuel like my car is not getting fuel while driving. And I'm angry because I've had my car for about 9 years and no one has ever mailed a recall to my home for anything on my car and I may be putting my life in danger. I learned about these recalls from my insurance company.
I currently have several mechanical issues with my 2005 chevy malibu as described in the federal safety agency and manufacturer's recall numbers: the federal safety agency #09e012000; the federal safety agency #14v224000; the federal safety agency #11e009000; 10032206; 10019020; 10030685; and 10059101. The problems with the vehicle exist whether the car is stationary or in motion, however, they are most noticeable when driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. After the vehicle was filled with fuel, the contact had to make several attempts to start the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and failed to start the following day. The check engine warning indicator illuminated permanently and the fuel gauge fluctuated between empty and full. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but did not register any failure codes. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The diagnosis was that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 11e009000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 7/16/15
I was driving on freeway and my vehicle stalled and shut down. I had no acceleration from gas pedal, so I had to signal over to the right shoulder of road and coast to a complete stop. Tried starting the vehicle a few times, it would start but would not rev up, even when gas pedal was pressed. Utah road incident management helped by putting one gallon of gasoline in tank since the tank was close to empty, but still would not start. Also, tried using carburetor spray to start the vehicle but, still did not work. Had to be towed to a service shop, where they performed tests to figure out what was wrong. After tests diagnosed that it was the fuel pump and filter. I looked up whether or not there was a recall on this model and year of vehicle. There was a recall for aftermarket fuel pumps, but I believe that recall has closed. I hope to have my vehicle fixed under the same recall.
Filled 2005 malibu with gas. Fuel read full. Pulled off from gas station fuel gauge went to empty. Fuel light and check engine light came on car turned off while at the light. I am not trying to die due to a corporation negligence!!!!
The current issue I am having is every time I get gas, which is often because I drive 80 miles a day for work, my gauge will drop to empty and low fuel/ light comes on! Next day low fuel light on still, goes off on my drive eventually, but the check engine light is now on! That goes away as well. I went to get the codes check at autozone and they are as follows: p0463.
My power steering keeps locking up on me and will not allow me to turn. It locks up while im driving on the highway and it locks up some time when I start the car up. Also my fuel pump failed. It does not read telling me how much fuel I have in my tank.
My gas gauge is not reporting the correct amount of fuel in my gas tank. The engine light is illuminated 24/7 due to this issue. I believe it has something to do with the fuel sensor.
I have had my engine stall due to lack of fuel multiple times which seems dangerous, I travel on the expressway every day. What if it happens at an fast speed. I also have had multiple issues while steering my car. There is an loud popping, coming from a steering shaft, which has just gotten worse I am afraid the steering shaft is going to break! Both of these issues have been an recall for 2005 malibu. As I am clearly having these issues my car is not part of the recall? Why not? If something happens and I end up in an accident I see a lawsuit. Not to mention I have a 4 month child!
On 11/21, I took my 2005 malibu to the gm dealership for a recall on the "steering" to replace the torque sensor assembly. The federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000. When I left the dealership and driving for awhile, I noticed my car would partially stall at traffic lights or stop signs. I called the dealership when I got home and they told me to bring it back the next day, but I had to work. Today, 11/26 I took my car to the gm dealership because the car continues to partially stall at traffic lights or stop signs. I informed one of the reps what was happening and that I had no signs of this issue before the recall replacement. I was told they never went under the hood of my car during the recall replacement. It was all done at the steering column; that this issue is something that just happens without any warning at all. He informed me that other folks have come in with the same issue...not sure if this was after they also had the recall done. I tried telling the service dept., I had no other issues before bringing my car to them for the recall, but instead was told this was not their fault and I would have to pay for whatever is wrong with the car. I didn't let them touch it again. I will take it to my mechanic, who I never had an issue with after working on my car. I noticed there was a recall in 2011 for component(s): fuel system, gasoline; the federal safety agency campaign number: 11e009000 and never received this recall. I bought this car from car max in 2011. Just speculating if this may be my problem. I also never received the recall for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v224000 component(s): power train. More work to do to find the answers.
For the past 4-5 months, every time we fill up with gas and then start the car, the fuel gauge jumps up to full, stays there for a few miles, then drops to empty and low fuel message comes on. The check engine lamp also comes on and stays on. After about 20-30 miles, the fuel gauge goes back to full and at the point, the check engine light goes off. This doesn't always happen. Sometimes the check engine light stays on until the next fill-up, then the same thing happens all over again.
Gas tank full, yet the gas gage says empty and the bell rinngs ofr low gas.
We have received 3 separate recall notices from gm. (1 for electric steering, 1 for brake apply sensor and 1 for a shift cable fracture). However, gm will not fix any of the problems. They tell us to call the dealer. The dealer then tells us that gm will not supply the parts. Upon calling gm a third time, they will not reveal who is making these parts, where they are coming from, or have any idea when they will be available. They again instruct us to call the dealer. Each recall states that it is an "important safety recall" in accordance federal laws but yet nobody will fix any of the issues. The first recall notice came in 2012 for electric steering. We are still being told there are not parts to fix this. The brake apply sensor came in july 2014. The shift cable fracture also came in july 2014. (this indicates that the cable can snap while driving).
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact state while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the mechanic stated that the fuel pump vapor line was cracked and leaking fumes. The mechanic was also unsure as to how the fuel line became fractured. The mechanic also advised the contact that if he did not get the vehicle repaired and the leak continued, the vehicle would possibly explode. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
Every 18 months I get a error code of p0463 and p2119. Fuel system was replaced twice and now possibly a third time. Car wants to stop on its own after a few miles of driving. Secondary problem also includes low fuel level warning even when fuel is at a full tank.
Fyi (the incident date is when I had my car fixed at a work shop) I replaced my fuel pump, left axle and transmission.(total $2484.92) I have a recall for my fuel pump (the federal safety agency campaign number: 11e009000 ) but gm won't replace it due to it not being built in a certain location. My electrical system has a recall (the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 ) my key ignition has a recall although the chevrolet dealer has not received parts to replace this defect. My transmission also has a defect ( the transmission has a click on 2nd and 3rd gears and gm is not fixing these problems and continue to make these defected transmissions) my transmission repair shop replace these clicks and charged me $1750.00 and gave me a warranty. My electrical has a defect, I keep changing my fuses because of my electrical system( the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 ). Gm is neglecting to fix my car. I will never purchase another chevrolet again.
In the middle lane of I-85 atlanta, 3:30 p.m.. We were in bumper to bumper traffic,stop and go, very slow traffic. Suddenly, my car shook and then cut off. After putting on hazard lights, I tried several times to start it back and it would start, shake and shut off. I finally got it started and turned off AC and traveled the rest of the way. Needless to say, it was very frightening and dangerous in the middle lane of rush hour traffic.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while traveling 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was empty although the contact had refueled. The contact mentioned that the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the vehicle veered to the left. Also, the contact stated that the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was turned off and restarted before it resumed normal operation. Approximately five minutes later the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. There was no diagnosis completed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 60,300.
I am not sure of the exact part, but was driving down the road and car went from a fuel tank of gas to showing none. Which I know wasn't the case as I had just stopped and filled up. Is this a common problem I have noticed a lot of recalls with fuel pumps and ignition switches which I also have had issues with. I can go to turn my key but need to really push hard on my gas to get it going. The car has shutoff on my while driving once but I was able to steer it off to the side of the road.
Vehicles brake lights stick on while driving. Sometimes they flash when going aprox 65 and up. It appears the brake lights also flash when car is changing gears. The car once would not shift into drive while reversing and lost all power steering. Also the brakes or something at front of car shakes rapidly when accelerating and even worse when going down hills.
Like the current gm cobalt problems, car stalled while traveling on interstate. Luckily we were able to pull to side of the road and get towed. It was in the garage for a week and they could not find problem even with driving it 50 miles a day. Local dealer said they had not had problems, but I could bring it in. Lots of complaints on internet about this, but no service bulletins or recalls. Car has 35k miles on it, but my wife will no longer drive it.
I consider us lucky. We were in a wal-mart parking lot 25 miles from home, and the car wouldn't start. I played with the ignition off and on for half an hour, and a connection was made, and the car started. I was careful to keep it running, and made it home. The next day, the same problem. The electrical connection to the fuel pump was missing. I had it towed to my repair shop, and they replaced the ignition switch. Cost $620.54. On 2/7/2013 the fuel pump was replaced. I feel that the incidents are connected. I think the loss of electrical feed to the fuel pump harmed the pump, and caused it to fail. Cost of fuel pump replacement was $635.11.this adds up to $1255.65 repair bills which should have been unnecessary. I feel there are more cars out there that gm should be made to recall and repair with better parts. I was lucky! Others were not, and we don't need more unnecessary deaths on our highways.
The car stops when driving also the exterior light have burned out the casing that holds the bulbs are melted.
The fuel gauge suddenly started to jump up and down and vehicle engine gets off and on.
The car died on the highway when it goes over 55 the fuel cuts out. The car dies and will not restart.
My car has a sensor code of po 463. My car will no start, unless jump started.
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