2005 Chevrolet Malibu Turn Signal Problems
- 14
- 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 14 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- turn signal · 10 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- current mileage · 4 records
- front turn · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Electrical System · Horn · Turn Signal
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the horn and signal lights failed to operate. In addition, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
ODI 10663552
Exterior Lighting · Turn Signal
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while traveling 40 mph, the instrument panel lights failed. The contact mentioned that the directional signals independently activated without being engaged. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000 and the current mileage was…
ODI 10593423
Turn Signal
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side turn signals continued to burn out. The contact stated the turn signal bulbs would fail immediately after they were replaced. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The test results showed a defective headlight assembly. The dealer suggested that both headlight assemblies be replaced.…
ODI 10464300
Steering · Turn Signal
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel became extremely stiff and the power steering warning light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was pulled over and upon restart, the vehicle operated as normal for approximately one half mile before the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not examined for the cause of…
ODI 10340454
Turn Signal
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that a round amber-colored globe became hot and melted onto the turn signal bulb. He called the dealer and was told that he would be responsible for the cost of a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that they were unable to offer him any assistance. The current mileage was approximately 100,125. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10342282
Turn Signal
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving at an unknown speed the contact turned on the front turn signal and it did not work. He changed the light bulb which corrected temporarily corrected the failure. He replaced the bulb 6 to 8 times per the manufacturers recommendation and the failure continued to occur. The globe was hot enough to melt the bulb. He replaced a bulb on november 18,2010 and the…
Fire reported
ODI 10368548
Exterior Lighting · Turn Signal
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the driver's side-turning signal failed to activate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, who stated that the light failed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10618150
Turn Signal
Right turn signal keeps going out,have replaced bulbs a few time and still have same problem. *tt
ODI 10421654
Concealment Devices · Turn Signal
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…
ODI 10213371
Turn Signal
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.…
Fire reported
ODI 10213263
Turn Signal
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. *tr
ODI 10196488
Electrical System · Turn Signal
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.…
ODI 10193552
Caliper · Macpherson Strut · Steering · Turn Signal
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…
ODI 10186774
Exterior Lighting · Turn Signal
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the turning lights burned out and also caused the headlights to burn out. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the failure was a known issue with his particular year vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 140,000. Have replaced lights 3…
ODI 10415329