2005 Chevrolet Malibu Service Brakes Problems
- 39
- 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 39 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lights · 14 records
- brake pedal · 12 records
- power steering · 8 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- electrical system · 6 records
- recall notices · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
The car is hard to shift out of park, the break lights stay on while driving and go off when pressed.
ODI 11184220
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
ABS CONTROL SYSTEM MODULE WEAK BRAKE PEDAL
ODI 11180991
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Brake system failure weak brake pedal and pressure
ODI 11180986
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle at 51 mph, the brakes failed and the brake warning indicator illuminated. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the brake line was disconnected and the screw was loose. Mega motors, inc. (565 s buckner blvd, dallas, tx) was contacted, but refused to address the safety issues due to the contact purchasing the vehicle 'as is'.…
ODI 11118975
Service Brakes
I have had to replace the breaks on my car six times in two years. I replaced everything i can think of and the brakes are wearing out only on the driver side front.
ODI 11022841
Service Brakes
Every once in a while it feels like my brakes are locked up they start vibrating if i go over 40 and the left caliper is really hot and it'll have problems getting up to speed
ODI 10957101
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving and depressing the brake pedal, the brake lights failed to illuminate. The failure occurred on several occasions. The contact also stated that on a few occasions, the brake lights illuminated independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was informed that the brake stop lamp, brake lamp harness and brake light position…
ODI 10970459
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 mph, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver. The power steering warning indicator illuminated and the brakes failed to respond. When the vehicle was being refueled, the fuel spewed out the fuel filler pipe. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The vin was included in nhtsa…
ODI 10930127
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Power steering locks up during acceleration and service air bag light never goes off, and after new brake rotors/pads the brake light stays on. Brake fluid light on with full fluid.
ODI 10881889
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
I have to replace my signal lights every 2 to 3 months and they look like they melted inside also i have problems with my fuel like my car is not getting fuel while driving. And i'm angry because i've had my car for about 9 years and no one has ever mailed a recall to my home for anything on my car and i may be putting my life in danger. I learned about these recalls from my insurance company.
ODI 10874950
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
While driving on city streets and highways the front wheels start to wobble and shake..after a while of driving the brakes seem to start braking and slowing down the car on its own..also you can smell a burnt or rubber smell from the wheels are brakes all occurs at the front of the car, very nerve wrecking. I'm scared to drive the vehicle on the highway due to this problem. *tr
ODI 10934870
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While shifting into the drive position, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle did not stop. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000. Updated 4/21/15*cn
ODI 10694022
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the brakes failed to respond. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and believed the failure was related to the recall. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10667685
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
Body · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
I got an important safety recall message in the mail. So i need to make an appointment and i want to do it online. The reason for being recalled should be in your records. *tr
ODI 10638177
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired according to the recall, but the failure persisted. The service brake warning indicator light flashed on and off sporadically. The…
ODI 10706028
Service Brakes
I am a mechanic and i do preventive maintenance for a living i noticed my parking brake cable to be worn very thin and cause of the recent recalls if a user were to hit the parking brake in an emergency or just to apply it the brake might not apply i strongly believe there should be a safety recall for this cause the line is rubbing against the frame and there is no simple fix it has to be replaced and a plate…
ODI 10625760
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
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). While the vehicle was at a complete stop, it jerked violently. The contact had to exert force on the brake pedal to keep the vehicle at a stop. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10632762
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Over a course of three years, i've continuously had problems with my taillights going out, cruise control malfunctioning,etc. I've had several near miss accidents because of this issue. My brake lights randomly go on and go off while my car is in motion and when braking the brake lights fail to "light up". I have had several mechanics give me different diagnosis' and have spent a few hundred dollars to remedy this…
ODI 10609632
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed intermittently. The contact stated that the vehicle resumed normal functioned immediately after being restarted. The contact mentioned that he received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic…
ODI 10615038
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
I own a 2005 malibu. I keep getting recall letters (electronic steering, ignition, body control module) they have no parts to repair any of them. What good is a recall when you can't get your car fixed? How long does the gov give manufacturers to actually repair a recall. Seems to me if the default(s) is/are dangerous enough to issue a recall, there should be some repercussions when gm does not repair recalls in a…
ODI 10615625
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
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift from park and the key seized in the ignition. The dealer was contacted who informed him that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not made aware of…
ODI 10599085
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
While traveling home i was pulled over by a state trooper. I was told i was not using my signal lights and my brake lights were not working. For the past few weeks my abs light has been coming on but i just had brakes put on my car. When i drive in the rain my brake petal goes almost to the floor before i can stop and my car makes strange scrubbing noises from time to time. As advised i had my lights checked by a…
ODI 10604647
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