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
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle did not exhibit any failures before the recall repairs were performed for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and 14v224000 (power train). The vehicle was also included in a third safety recall, but was unable to confirm…
ODI 10671116
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train) however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10622626
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
We have received 3 separate recall notices from gm. (1 for electric steering, 1 for brake apply sensor and 1 for a shift cable fracture). However, gm will not fix any of the problems. They tell us to call the dealer. The dealer then tells us that gm will not supply the parts. Upon calling gm a third time, they will not reveal who is making these parts, where they are coming from, or have any idea when they will be…
ODI 10621496
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 a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would be available. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact…
ODI 10622320
Power Train
I received a letter in july from gm advising me of a recall of my transmission shift cable. In short, it could fracture at any moment, causing an accident. It also has begun shifting to different gears without pressure being applied to the gear shift button. In other words, it can shift into a different gear on its own. This as my primary transportation. The problems with my car are a result of the transmission…
ODI 10628270
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall. When the transmission control cable broke in my car, the recall covered the replacement of the cable.. But the key is stuck in my car every since this incident of the cable.. My car was stationary, just within minutes of getting of the interstate. I pulled into store parking lot. The cable broke, the key was stuck. I had to be towed home. To this day, i have not been able to remove the key.. Both of…
ODI 10928505
Power Train
2005 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to transmission recall notice. *smd the consumer was informed the part was not available. *jb
ODI 10666946
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v15300 (steering); however, the parts needed for the repairs were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10629332
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
I was on my way to school. When i took my exit (23 on route 2), the car simply turned off, locking my steering wheel. I lost control, spung twice and landed on the ramp of that exit. The car has been useless since then. I called the recall hotline to get support and they did nothing for me. I'm left with no car and no support by the gm team that forward me endless recall letters. I've had endless issues with this…
Crash reported
ODI 10733371
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control), nhtsa campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering), and nhtsa campaign id number: 14v224000 (power train). The contact stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did…
ODI 10631054
Power Train
After daughter stopped at red traffic light car would not go forward. Only gear was reverse. Drove backwards to safe location. Car would not go into any other gear. I am on disability so i did assume my transmission went out. So i did replace. My ex-husband doing all work in my driveway, as i can't afford mechanic. Long and short of it still wouldn't go into park. Discover it was the shift cable. Order shift cable…
ODI 10676840
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
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). However, the parts needed to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that…
ODI 10655393
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
My name is [xxx]. I am submitting this complaint on behalf of a close family member,[xxx] is 90 years with no access to a computer. He resides at [xxx], and owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. [xxx] received three safety recall notices that are summarized below: june 2014 - first recall notice stated: your vehicle, equipped with eps may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while…
ODI 10630329
Power Train
My husband was driving 65mph down hwy 75 and the engine just shut down, rolled to a stop and after a little while he got it started and we went on down the road. The next two weeks when driving, the car would just die and i would have to wait a bit to get it started. After dying in heavy traffic i took it to armbruster motor co. In falls city nb. Where they said it was the ignition and put a new one on. Coming home…
ODI 10586503
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Steering
I received 2 notices about 2 recalls on my car that could cause a crash without warning or control. I did experience one of the conditions were i could not put the gear in park or drive when i was trying to start the car to drive. Also once the key was stuck in he ignition fortunately these occurrences were during me trying to start the car when it had been parked. This problem was stated in the notice as a…
ODI 10618894
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Service Brakes
Vehicles brake lights stick on while driving. Sometimes they flash when going aprox 65 and up. It appears the brake lights also flash when car is changing gears. The car once would not shift into drive while reversing and lost all power steering. Also the brakes or something at front of car shakes rapidly when accelerating and even worse when going down hills. *tr
ODI 10588686
Power Train
After the vehicle has warmed up after driving 10 miles, the gears do not shift appropriately. The transmission stays in 2nd or 3rd gear causing loss of acceleration from a stopped position (such as a red light) mechanic ruled out any problems with the transmission by itself. Gm dealer told me about this recall. *tr
ODI 10663308
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while traveling 50 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle became unresponsive to acceleration attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was advised that the vehicle had engaged into limp mode. The dealer stated that the second and third shift cylinders had also failed, indicating that the transmission…
ODI 10513220
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new transmission. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 116,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10662988
Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I had to buy a transmission for my malibu and now i am receiving recalls (multiple) # 14152 & #13036 for the same car. However, on the freeway coming home from temecula, ca, south bound on the 15 highway, my transmission was not engaging. No loud sounds, or excess acceleration, nor too much weight (driver and passenger only cargo.) the engine was on and as i accelerated the engine was going but nothing was…
ODI 10679265
Column · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that there was an intermittent failure with the connection of the fuse box and the connecting screws. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the screws and the fuse box. The contact also experienced a failure with the power steering. The steering wheel was tight and the contact experienced extreme difficulty turning the steering…
ODI 10632379
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Shift level does respond when shifting into low (l). Dealer said shift lever cable is bad and is a common problem. Second item had to replace fuel sensor in gas tank as it failed also was sending an over voltage signal to gas gauge. Also a common problem. *tr
ODI 10436410
Power Train · Suspension
At 45000 miles i noticed a popping noise in the front end (passenger side) when i made a left turn. I took it into my mechnic and he said the cv shaft was going out, but it would take awhile before it did. It didnt get worse for awhile, now at 62000, the front end has a horrible shaking, pulls to the right side, pops all the time and the tire on that side makes a weird flapping noise, it almost feels like the tire…
ODI 10454542
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 mph the steering column locked without prior warnings. The vehicle was towed to the dealership and the steering column needed to be replaced. She called and sent a letter to the manufacturer, but no assistance was provided. The current and failure mileages were approximately 108,000. Updated 03/04/10 *bf the consumer stated the right tie rod failed, the…
ODI 10295640
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, after starting the vehicle the contact was unable to shift into gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission shift cable failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The contact…
ODI 10775902