2005 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical System Problems
- 144
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 144 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 9 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- failure mileage · 21 records
- electrical system · 19 records
- power steering · 18 records
- brake lights · 16 records
- notified failure · 16 records
- ignition switch · 15 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 33 |
| 60–100k mi | 22 |
| 150–400k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 15 |
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
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..
ODI 11254046
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
When i am driving, highway or local, my engine will stutter and shut down, or just quietly shut down right in the middle of traffic. It is happening a lot. I have found myself facing oncoming traffic during some of these stalls. Sometimes i can get it to restart snd other times i cannot. Also. I am having trouble get gas into the tank when fueling. I hear air escaping and the pump will shut off. Local mechanics do…
ODI 11164688
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to felix chevrolet (3330 s figueroa st, los angeles, ca 90007) for the recall repair. Afterwards, the vehicle exhibited multiple failures. The vehicle was taken to back and forth to the dealer at least five times for multiple failures, including the door…
ODI 11154825
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. After the vehicle was parked, the key seized in the ignition and was unable to be removed. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
ODI 11132937
Electrical System · Power Train
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…
ODI 11124087
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Low beam headlight continues to short out even after replacement of the socket assembly.
ODI 11124073
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle, the brake lights intermittently failed to illuminate when depressing the brake pedal. Also, the front driver side window failed to operate and would not roll down and the rear passenger door could not be unlocked from inside the vehicle. Furthermore, the ignition key could be removed from the ignition switch while driving the vehicle and,…
ODI 11133439
Electrical System · Steering · Wheels
I was driving down the road went to stop and airbag light come on. And the steering started getting jam felt like it was gonna break and brakes started pumping on their own and brakes didn't work right .or steering. This is unsafe when steering and brakes are messing up at the same time. And steering wheel fill like it gonna break .
ODI 11081886
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System
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!!
ODI 11083148
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving and depressing the brake pedal, the brake lights failed to illuminate. The failure occurred on several occasions. The contact also stated that on a few occasions, the brake lights illuminated independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was informed that the brake stop lamp, brake lamp harness and brake light position…
ODI 10970459
Electrical System · Engine · Seats
While driving along the freeway, car dinged at me 3 times, reduced engine power warning came on, couldn't accelerate, braking power was reduced, traction control light came on. Had throttle body cleaned and inspected..worked good for about 3 days and is happening again. And now the weld is broken on the drivers seat! *tr
ODI 10933778
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. In addition, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and an unknown warning indicator with a lock illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
ODI 10929572
Electrical System · Steering
While i was driving on the interstate my power steering went out very difficult to drive car or even make turns and paralllel park also electrical system comes and goes when it pleases i
ODI 11055170
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the brake lights started to flash. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer in august of 2014 for the same failure. The vehicle was driven home and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 02/03/17*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired twice, for the same recall…
ODI 10924968
Electrical System · Steering
While driving on highway at 60+mph or upon merging from on-ramp, upon quick acceleration to change lanes, power steering is lost and 3 alarm bells go off in car but no lights appear on dash nor any message on radio. This has happened to me multiple times. I am able to regain steering control once i remove my foot from the accelerator. I am afraid of accelerating too quickly as i may loose complete control & crash…
ODI 10896502
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Power steering locks up during acceleration and service air bag light never goes off, and after new brake rotors/pads the brake light stays on. Brake fluid light on with full fluid.
ODI 10881889
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
My car theft system light keep coming on. One day it came on while i was driving and the car cut off in the middle of the high way i was struck there for 20 minutes until the light stop blinking. This is very very dangerous this is going to cause someone to get into a bad accident. U don't know when the light will come on but it do u will be stranded somewhere this need to recalled. I have research the internet and…
ODI 10882233
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
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.…
ODI 10875061
Brake Lights · Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). The vehicle was taken to smith chevrolet cadillac at [redacted] ([redacted], turlock, ca 95380) where it was diagnosed that the transmission shift cable and the brake lighting needed…
ODI 11053566
Electrical System
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
ODI 11078343
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
On 28 feb 2016 around 11:50 am, me, my two daughters and my mom was headed north on i-185. While riding we were talking about what we was going to put in the house we had just gotten approved for that friday and in mid conversation as i'm going around the curve my car goes over the fog line and i couldn't get the car back into my lane and before i knew it i hit the median (wall) on the left side, my hood flew up and…
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 10888612
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 10837070
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
My key will not turn in the ignition and i checked for recalls. I called the dealer to fix the recall on the ignition, and was notified that they would only put a piece of plastic over key and would not fix the ignition to turn. I can hardly even start my car because the key won't turn. The key is going to break off in the ignition. The horn and radio do not work either. Not having a horn for incoming traffic…
ODI 10855136
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
I'm having an issue where's i'm scared i will be in a car accident. My engine light comes on then my tc light then my car say engine power reduce in the car will just shut off.
Crash reported
ODI 10824697
Electrical System
Therft deterrent will not let car start issue is geeting worst. Car will not start. This happens alot car is parked.
ODI 10840013
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