As of this date, feb. 17, 2009, the part in question has not failed, causing any crashes or injuries. Shortly after I purchased the vehicle, I noticed a thumping whenever the steering wheel was turned sharply to the right or to the left. While under manufacturer's warranty, I had it checked out at least 3 times, and each time the dealership service department assured me there was no recall on the part, the boot of joint somehow connected to the steering. Since that time, I have had my personal mechanic check out the problem and he has diligently checked for a recall or a corrective measure from chevrolet, but there has been none. The mechanic has greased this joint several times, and it helps the thumping, but eventually it returns over time. I have read where others have experienced their steering totally going out because of this issue. I am afraid for my family's safety due to this problem that chevrolet has constantly refused to address. Component #2: I was constantly having to replace the front turn signals as the bulbs were constantly burning out. Component #3 the fan which controls the inside air flow has constantly rattled unless the fan is turned on the highest setting. The dealership even replaced that fan, telling me a broken part had fallen down into it. I returned the car to the dealership at least 3 times, but they finally said they could not find anything else. It still rattles horribly.
2005 Chevrolet Malibu lights complaints
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On our 2005 chevy malibu we have changed the front turn signal lamp numerous times since we purchased it new in 2005, the first time being only a month after we purchased the car. In nov. 2006 at our expense we had to change the turn signal lamp sockets because the dealer said the reason for the lamps burning out was due to the sockets being corroded. After that we have still had to change the lamps as frequent. I would say in all we have replaced either the left or right lamp about 12 times since the purchase date of march 2005. Recently we have noticed that the lamp housing has actually melted above where the lamps are located. We currently have the local dealer looking into the problem again. Every time I see a chevy malibu from the year model of 2005 to 2007, most often one of the front park/signal lamps is burned out. I think this is a safety hazard due to not having a properly working turn signal could cause an accident. Also if the housing is melting, then it could result in the car catching on fire I believe.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact previously experienced failure with the driver's side headlight bulb constantly burning out. Six months later, the plastic headlight covers burned. The steering shaft has been replaced three times. The dealer stated that the plastic cover failure was a factory defect; therefore, they were unable to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000 and current mileage was 78,400. Updated 02-23-09 *bf updated 02/24/09.
On a 2005 chevy malibu our brake lights, on the rear of the vehicle, often work in reverse. In other words, the brake lights are on when you aren't hitting the brakes, and they are off when you are hitting the brakes. This seems to pose a safety concern since vehicles behind you do not know when you are hitting the brakes. I am reporting this because I have seen on many forums that other people have the same problem so this should be a factory recall instead of something we have to pay for to get it fixed. Here are some links that prove this problem isn't isolated: http://www.fixya.com/cars/t822542-brake_lights_wont_go_off http://www.2carpros.com/forum/2005-chevy-malibu--brake-lights-will-not-go-off-vt181519.html http://www.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/malibu/2004/lights/brake_lights_blink_on_by_themselves.shtml http://www.cardealercheck.com/forum/thread15599.html.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact smelled something burning. He noticed a v-shaped burnt pattern in the front driver's side headlight. Approximately one month ago, the front passenger side headlight failed. The current mileage was 102,000 and failure mileage was 101,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. Within a series of months, both the front and rear turn signal bulbs have all needed to be replaced. The dealer found the vehicle to be operating normally. The failure has occurred ever since the vehicle was purchased. The current mileage was 27,000 and failure mileage was 6.
Headlights and taillights keep burning out on my 2005 chevy malibu at the base of the bulb. This is an 05 and the dealers keep telling me it is the bulb I use - that I need to use an oem bulb, when I let them change it they used the same bulb and the base of the bulbs turn black and only last about a week or so.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. Since purchasing the vehicle, the anti theft device has failed repeatedly, the engine makes a ticking sound, the steering wheel is slipping or loose, and oil leaks from the engine. While driving 45 MPH, the dashboard . Vibrates. The contact hears a noise in the radio when the vehicle is turned on, the engine service light is illuminated on the instrument panel, the interior lights failed, the remote start would not start the vehicle, and the engine shakes roughly. The current mileage was 12,030 and failure mileage was 100. Updated 09/24/08. *lj the consumer stated there was a problem with the entire suspension. The shocks and bearings made a noisy. The hazard lights failed. Updated 09/30/08.
Noticed both front turn signals/daytime running lamps yellow covers were melted. It had discolored light lens due to apparent extreme heat.
The blinker will always fail to work. The bulbs are just fine and intact, but the blinker will stop working. There is some electrical problem with the headlights. This has caused other vehicles to get in close contact with me, and almost in crashes. I have heard many different cases of this problem with other 2005 chevy malibu's as well.
I just replaced the front driver's side flasher light in my 2005 chevy malibu and the plastic base of the bulb was melted. This appears to be a possible fire hazard.
Noticed haze in drivers side headlight , looked further found that turn signals on both driver and passenger side where stating to melt , have been smelling something burning when I get out of car for a week , noticed this when about to wash car , taking to dealer tomorrow , glad I noticed it now , when it was not to late.
My car's lights are melting,smoke even comes out of them.I've seen this on other 2005 chevy malibus and they are all doing the same thing,which means its a manufactures defect.no one at gm wants to help me,and if my car doesn't get fixed its going to cause a fire.it has burned out my bulbs very quickly and often.I took my car in to a gm goodwrench service shop at american chevrolet in modesto,ca.the service consultant there seen my car and said that it was not normal,he brought out another 2005 chevy malibu that they had there and its doing the same thing.he tried to put me in contact with the gm,but I got told I was a liar,by a representative.I need help becuase there has to be a recall on the lights,before it causes a fire.check and see any 2005 chevy malibus and you'll see that its true.thank you for your time.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. Both of the front turn signal lenses have a one half inch hole burned into the top of the plastic. The plastic has completely melted and turned brown. The shiny material has turned a dull white. The dealer stated that nothing could be done because the vehicle was out of warranty. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 64,000 and failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 02-14-08. *kb the consumer stated the dealer informed him the repairs would not be covered by the dealer. The consumer stated would have to pay out of pocket for repairs. Updated 02/14/08
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.
I own a 2005 chevy malibu that for approximately a year and a half. During this time I have need to replace the bulbs in the right front turn signal twice and the rear right turn signal once.
I owned the 2005 chevrolet malibu for almost 2 years. During that time I had to replace the rear turn signal once, and the front turn signals about 3 times each. Somethingwas definitely wrong with the electrical part of this vehicle. The warranty has now expired, so I can get nothing done about it from gm or chevrolet. *ak a second complaint concerns the fan for the airconditioner/heater. It rattles constantly. Before the warranty expired I took it in twice to the dealership and had repairs done on the vehicle. Once the motor was replaced . . . Was told their was something lodged in the fan. A week later the same noise. Nothing has been resolved.
I own a 2005 chevrolet malibu that just went out of warranty when I happened to be following my husband who was driving another vehicle. For 150 miles my husband complained that the headlights vibrated constantly causing a distraction for anyone driving in front of me. Until that time I had no way of knowing that the headlights had a problem. He checked them when we got home and found that there was no way to tighten them. I have checked for recalls on this problem and found none. I need to know what could be done to rectify this problem without cost to me since I was sure this problem has been there since I got the vehicle because there was no way to fix it.ak
Pulls to the left, broken struts, broken brake calipers, rear turn signal broke! Anytime I mess with tires or brakes the car pulls more and more to the left, haven't had steering checked but its driving me nuts. I thought it was from the front right strut being cracked and broken but the dealership says it shouldn't effect the pull to the left. Got new tires last week and new brakes, still pulls. Tail light quit working, changed bulbs then quit again. Car is driving me nuts, worried about driving it across country this summer! Recall it soon - please!!!
Front struts are fractured and apparently have been est. $400+ to fix, can't afford to fix! Have seen several complaints online regarding front end rattles, I also complained soon after purchasing my car w/25k on it, nothing was done then! Rear left taillight & brake light keep failing even after replacing bulbs.
Email (in) requesting an investigation of general motors re their dangerous & defective products. *ts *nm updated 2/15/2007 - the consumer smelled antifreeze coming through the air vents. The driver's side headlight had to be replaced. Problem with brakes. A steering gear associated with the rack and pinion was replaced. The transmission hesitated. The consumer heard a knocking noise when turning the steering wheel. Passenger side front turn signal failed. The dash light and tail light failed.
Since purchase of 05 malibu I have had breaking vibration and vibration in turns to the right. Have had 2 sets of pads and rotors turned once. I am on the third set of tires with rotations every 6000 miles but still get uneven wear. 43,000+ miles and the dealer says there is nothing wrong with the breaking or wheels. Drivers side daytime running light and turn signal has blown 3 times.
Vehicle purchased dec 31, 2004 and it is now july and guess what? The 2005 malibu cruise control stopped working plus 1 daytime driving light!!! Too early for the cruise control to quit working, never had this problem in any vehicle I have had and everyone said same thing! This should be a recall of all malibu 2005's with cruise control problems because of speed sensor or some electricial problem in the car that gm should be the responsiblity of paying for not customers because earlier I had to take car in for problems with the doors not unlocking and unlocking because of the remote not working and even a new battery did not solve the problem. They had to fix the problem.
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