2005 Chevrolet Malibu: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Nov 11, 2019 · Lights, Steering · 99,000 miles · TN

Steering wheel started shaking slightly in august. Now it shakes and then power steering goes out. This happens on the highway, city streets anywhere going any speed. As soon as the car starts the steering wheel shakes, of you turn the wheel in either direction it will clam it a little. Break lights randomly stop working. Replaced break lights 6 times in the past 2 years. Headlights melt the plastic has been going on since we purchased the vehicle in 2017. All of these issues have been recalled but not on my VIN.

Filed Sep 9, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 104,000 miles · NC

My passenger side headlamp light (turn signal) assembly keeps burning out and melting the bulb housing and orange lens. It burned a hole in the orange turn signal lens. I replace bulb after bulb but it keeps failing. Please issue a recall because no car owner should have to keep replacing bulbs constantly only for them to fail over and over again! This happens when the car is stationary, moving, etc..

Filed Sep 3, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 158,331 miles · PA

Low beam headlight continues to short out even after replacement of the socket assembly.

Filed Aug 14, 2018 · Lights, Steering · 131,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the exterior headlamps would function intermittently and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to southern chevrolet (5845 coliseum blvd, alexandria, la), but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact indicated that the bulbs were previously replaced and the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000. **tr

Filed Jun 18, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 106,038 miles · IA

The front turning signals have not worked for 2 years I have had the head lights completely replace twice. The second time I had them replaced when the light housing of the turn signals were opened the light bulb and hook ups were melted together.

Filed Apr 3, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · GA

Headlights and tail lights are not working they go out once a month and now they just out and this car is defiantly unsafe to drive. The locks go up and down while driving, and auto lock if left running. Gas fumes through out the car. These are very serious problems, also I have two toddlers that are forced to ride in this death trap!!

Filed Jul 31, 2017 · Acceleration, Lights · AL

Headlights and front blinkers quit working. When I went to change thenergy-saving lights the connectors were melted and wires were exposed. The orange lense on the drivers side has melted and is disconnected from the fixture and is lying inside the light inclosure. The lights and blinkers quit working as I was driving the vehicle. I cannot drive the vehicle at night because I am afraid to have the lights on for fear of possible first hazard. The cruise control stopped working around the end 2016

Filed May 1, 2017 · Lights · 57,000 miles · OH

The amber plastic housings enclosing the turn-signal/drl bulbs in the headlamp assemblies on both sides of the vehicle are melting, apparently due to the bulbs getting too hot. The melting plastic has dripped down onto the bulbs and the fumes from the melting plastic have fogged up part of the headlight lens. I am very concerned that this could cause a fire. I purchased this vehicle new. The headlamp assemblies and bulbs are original equipment, so this is clearly a design defect.

Filed Jan 24, 2017 · Lights · 57,145 miles · OH

The amber plastic housings enclosing the turn-signal/drl bulbs in the headlamp assemblies on both sides of the vehicle are melting, apparently due to the bulbs getting too hot. The melting plastic has dripped down onto the bulbs and the fumes from the melting plastic have fogged up part of the headlight lens. I am very concerned that this could cause a fire. I purchased this vehicle new. The headlamp assemblies and bulbs are original equipment, so this is clearly a design defect. I have read many similar complaints about other 2005 malibus in various internet forums, and gm is apparently not willing to take any responsibility for the problem.

Filed Jan 17, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 220,000 miles · WI

Takata recall. Steering locked up while driving going around a corner and took a few minutes to get it to unlock. Happened to my wife with our son in the car. This happened before we got the recall. Got the recall fixed and now the power steering warning light is coming on. Headlight are constantly blowing bulbs. The headlight will go out so I will go to replace the build and then it comes back on. Front right turn signal goes out a lot and if I tap on it then it comes back on. The same with the rear tail light goes out often. This summer the traction control would ding and the button would not turn it on or off. When did this happen question doesn't make sense. It is a on going events.

Filed Sep 25, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 194,000 miles · SC

The park light/daytime running lights are constantly melting the amber lens. The bulb socket melts causing the turn signal not to work. Every few months I have to remove headlight lamp and fix bulb so it will work. I have seen a number of people with the same problem with their malibus. Chevrolet needs to fix this problem. This should be a recall as many as are having this problem.

Filed Jul 16, 2015 · Brakes, Lights · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While traveling approximately 35 MPH, the low beam headlamp assembly failed to work. The contact applied the brake pedal, which did not respond and extended to the floorboard. The contact stated that the vehicle spun around and crashed into a guardrail. The contact was unable to confirm if the air bags deployed. The contact was unconscious and was transported to the hospital. The driver sustained head injuries, broken wrists, a punctured and collapsed lung, and additional internal injuries that required medical treatment. The contact also stated that his teeth were fractured from his mouth due to the impact of the crash. A police report was filed. The contact also received several recall notifications pertaining to the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v224000 (power train). The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.