2005 Chevrolet Malibu Power Train Problems
- 53
- 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 53 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power train · 13 records
- service brakes · 10 records
- brakes hydraulic · 10 records
- electrical system · 10 records
- exterior lighting · 10 records
- speed control · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Air Bags · Engine · Hood · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated. If the vehicle was too hot, the engine would not start and the gear shift did not move. The vehicle also leaked anti-freeze. The contact had to pump the brake pedal in order for the lever to operate. Also, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to east pat o'brien chevrolet ([redacted], willoughby…
ODI 11189938
Power Train
REVERSE IS NOT ENGAGING.
ODI 11064772
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced trouble shifting in the intended gear. The failure occurred approximately three times. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission shift cable was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and…
ODI 11076847
Power Train
Called chevy multiple times. Went in for to have part replcaement recall, always get an answer of part is not available..
ODI 11082448
Engine · Power Train · Steering
I was driving to work on the freeway and i accelerated to merge into traffic i slightly turned the wheel to the left and it went to the right and the faster i tried to go it was going all over the road from left to right.i didnt have much control so i decided to get off the freeway and go back home.
ODI 11045274
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to flemington buick gmc cadillac at [redacted] (211 us-202, flemington, nj 08822) where no diagnostic failure codes were found and the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was…
ODI 11056550
Power Train
I got in my car shifted to drive and instead it went reverse instead of forward.
ODI 10949683
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
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the shift lever failed to shift out of gear. The contact mentioned that the brake pedal had to be depressed in order to shift out of gear but now it's failing to do so. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Also, the contact stated that the vehicle was repair under the nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10759529
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the anti-theft warning lamp flashed up to three times and that the key would not turn over to start the vehicle. The contact indicated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the anti-theft module, ignition switch, bcm, and additional components needed to be replaced due to the failure. The vehicle was also included…
ODI 10735850
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2005 chevrolet mailbu. The consumer was dissatisfied with the services of the recall. Updated 02/12/15*bf the consumer received two recall notices. Recall# 14v252000 and 14v224000. *jb
ODI 10683330
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the shift lever shifted out of drive independently and the vehicle decelerated. The contact mentioned that vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train); however, the repair failed to correct the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
ODI 10689915
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was parked in a residential driveway, the lever shifted out of the park position independently. As a result, the vehicle rolled away and crashed into the neighbor's fence and a cement pillar. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer verified that the vin was affected by nhtsa campaign…
Crash reported
ODI 10681535
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
My traction control engages everytime i put the vehicle in drive and it disengages when the vehicle is put in reverse. I had the recall done on my vehicle and i thought that would coprrect the problem but it hasn't and the dealer would not correct the problem they said it was not part of the recall what am i to do?
ODI 10839520
Power Train
Nhtsa recall # 14v224 (manufacturer recall # n140152) car has been on recall since may 16, 2014. Brought car to paul conti cheverolet, freeport on 12/22/2014 to be serviced and was told again "part not available." *tr
ODI 10667861
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Steering
On 11/21, i took my 2005 malibu to the gm dealership for a recall on the "steering" to replace the torque sensor assembly. Nhtsa 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…
ODI 10661092
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), and nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). The contact stated that the parts needed were unavailable to repair the vehicle…
ODI 10652991
Power Train · Steering · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle experienced several failures after the repair. The steering wheel locked, the windows did not open or close,…
ODI 10653116
Electrical System · Emission Control · Power Train · Steering
Letter from senator warner on behalf of constituent re 2005 malibu recalls (attn: shane clem). *smd the consumer stated each time he called the dealer, to inquire about getting the recall issues rectified, he was informed the parts were not available. Also, the emission control valve had to be replaced. *jb
ODI 10649140
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle shook and lost acceleration. The check engine warning indicator illuminated after the failure occurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 69,000.
ODI 10640269
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train), nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), and nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10638965
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
ODI 10640786
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the key was difficult to turn over to start the vehicle and that the vehicle stalled several times. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer six months ago and was repaired according to nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and…
ODI 10701655
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount…
ODI 10630409