2005 Chevrolet Malibu Automatic Transmission Problems
- 6
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the technician stated the transmission had to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 77,188. Updated 3/20/13 *cn
ODI 10492241
Automatic Transmission · Control Module
Drove car 2 blocks turned off ignition. Attempted to start on numerous occasions. Upon opening door no lights, insert key in ignition, turn ,nothing on console no ignition. Had mechanic check car stated it has to be anti-theft system. Vehicle has been taken to dealership for this problem before, ignition module replaced and reprogrammed,(2 months prior to the current situation). Also have had problems related to…
ODI 10217420
Automatic Transmission · Cooling System · Exterior Lighting · Instrument Cluster/Panel · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
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.…
ODI 10171196
Automatic Transmission · Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While turning the steering wheel at 5 mph, the contact heard a thumping noise coming from the steering column. The dealer stated that the steering gear failed and made the replacement. Three months later, the failure recurred. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. Three months later, the dealer inspected the vehicle again and stated that they tightened it up,…
ODI 10207268
Automatic Transmission
Vibration in front end screeching in transmission when at highway speeds 65-70. *nm
ODI 10153112
Automatic Transmission
In november 2004 i leased a 2005 chevy malibu from a chevrolet dealer in new york. (dealer 1) in january 2006, i returned to this same dealer because the traction control light came on, the car would jump from 5 miles an hour to 40 miles an hour, then the engine would rev when i pushed down the accelerator but the car would not speed up. The diagnosis from dealer 1's mechanic was that there was almost no…
ODI 10230589