2005 Chevrolet Malibu Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 28
- 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.
What owners report
- power steering · 9 records
- steering wheel · 7 records
- electrical system · 6 records
- system electronic · 6 records
- electronic stability · 6 records
- stability control · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I turned my car on and the service light was on and the message on my car read power steering. I couldn't turn my wheel at all. I turned the car off and back on again and it went away. A few days later while driving straight down a local highway the light came on again and the power steering is not working. It seems to be locked up
ODI 11173895
Electronic Stability Control · Seat Belts · Steering
I was on my way to work driving on the 405 freeway in california going around a ramp in my steering wheel locked up on me i hit the brake it released the next morning on my way back home from work i was on my way on the freeway so i accelerate on the gas and my steering wheel locked up as soon as i took my foot off the ignition gas it released. And just recently about 3 days ago today is november 7th so november 2nd…
ODI 11149980
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Steering shaft inadequate support of u-joint. The steering wheel shakes going down the road. You can feel a clicking in it when you turn. It's like the steering wheel could break or something. Also every now and then there is a sudden loss of power steering. Power steering goes out and steering wheel locks up. It's done this numerous times over the years. And when we take it in they say the recall won't cover it.…
ODI 11218126
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
Referred to you by gm after dealer refused to consider this a free repair, as my vehicle is not covered by recall #13036d. Vehicle is exhibiting same conditions as per your recall, brake light remains illuminated .panic-brake assist malfunctioned 2 weeks ago; almost resulting in a rear end collision. This occurred on a 4 lane highway, and vehicle began to skid. At that point i released the brake, and was forced to…
ODI 11124510
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
I've had my car for almost three years. I've had multiple issues with it and the local dealership whiteheads chevrolet where i had my recalls fixed is by far the worst dealership anyone could take their car too. I took them my car and they were going to fix the recalls the steering shaft inadequate support of u joint transmission shift cable steering loss of electric power steering they had my car for a couple days…
ODI 11114353
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I'm stationary position my steering wheel automatically turns 90 degrees to the right and vibrates back and forth. If i turn it to the left and let go, it automatically turns right. When i'm driving, it does the same thing but not as bad. If i let go of the steering wheel while driving down the highway it will turn right then turn straight almost like a zigzag pattern. Eventually power steering will go out and i…
ODI 11042793
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Had m y car in for recall work now it shows reduced engine power or something like that and dies i replaced throttle body and no change still does it now it is throwing a code of p0826
ODI 10911341
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
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
A dashboard light came on ( t/c ) and disabled my cruse control while driving. The next day, my transmission seem to stop in second gear, even when accelerating. I cannot turn the t/c on with the console button or engage cruise control. My transmission is now shifting hard into second gear... Still no cruise control or t/c this has been occurring approx. 1 1/2 weeks mostly highway driving, clear skies and no water…
ODI 10851047
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
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
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2005 chevrolet malibu. Customer does not own vehicle anymore. Would like to stop receiving recall notices. *ta
ODI 10658471
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
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2005 chevrolet malibu. Consumer received a recall notice stating the parts for the vehicle are not in stock. Consumer would like to know if they should wait for the parts or will they be rewarded a new vehicle. Recall # 14v252000. *jb
ODI 10660663
Electronic Stability Control
The vehicle is under recall for 145000 miles or less we only have 112000 miles on the car the chevrolet dealers will not complete the repair until we pay. *tr we are seniors on a fixed income retired we our 2005 chevy malibu turns off while driving we took the it in for recalls on transmission, brakes, and power steering the car still turns off. We talked to the rep who said all will be fixed with no charge, we…
ODI 10640162
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
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 141v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
ODI 10638008
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Was driving on a very busy highway when the electronic steering went out. There is a recall on it for over a month and there is still no parts available to have this problem fixed. The car is not drivable in this condition, it is a danger if taken on the road. This vehicle is my main form of transportation and need it to go to work everyday in a 30 mile commute. This is unacceptable how there can be such a major…
ODI 10627684
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
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of 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 contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10621799
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
The problem that i am having with my vehicle, is with the ignition switch. The key will not turn, i have to shake the key and push on the gas a couple of times before the key turns on the switch. I do not know if my vehicle will be covered under the recall list, but if it is and i pay to have my vehicle repaired, can i be reimburse for the repair cost? *tr
ODI 10609872
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
For awhile now my power steering indicator has been going off and a few months ago it had become an issue when i veered off the road on a u-turn. I brought it to my local chevrolet dealership and they told me nothing was wrong with my car and that id be fine. Few weeks ago i had another incident to where i was backing into a spot and couldn't turn my wheel and almost hit the car behind me. The chime goes off 2-3…
ODI 10610039
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I had sent an email regarding the recalls i had heard about. Someone from your company called and also contacted nick chevrolet. When i was talking to the service tech ([xxx]) he made an appointment for me to drop my car off so that they could look at all of the issues i was having. When i got to the dealership on saturday may 17th i spoke with louis and explained what was going on and what [xxx] told me to do.…
ODI 10593021
Electronic Stability Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control ) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10625936
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was driving and turning a corner when the key turned off and everything locked up. Doors locked, the steering was hard to turn i had to pull it really hard to the left to miss the cliff. Almost took me off the cliff but i was able to stop it on the side of the road. I tried to get out but the doors locked on me. When i tried to turn it back on it locked up the doors again and wouldn't turn on. But i realized that…
ODI 10565889