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.
Ignition · Service Brakes
I brought my vehicle to my local auto mechanic complaining of a steering/// front brake engaging prematurely issue. My mechanic looked at my front brake system and established that there was nothing wrong with the actually units that make up the front braking system. He then instructed me to take my vehicle to the chevrolet dealership and have them look at the vehicle's computer to see if they can diagnose a…
ODI 10598172
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
Service Brakes · Steering
To date, i have received 3 different recall notices from gm dealing with my vehicle. Though i understand that these parts may not be available immediately, i don't and will never understand why i am unable to get a loaner car until these problems can be taken care of. I was instructed to drive my vehicle until i had a problem and then it would be taken care of. What kind of advice is that? I've talked to several…
ODI 10617756
Service Brakes
2005 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to electric power steering. Brakes system and transmission recall notices. *smd consumer sent additional correspondence. *smd *cn
ODI 10715868
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated when the contact was not depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the bcm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 119,000.
ODI 10588973
Service Brakes · Steering · Unknown Or Other
My daughter-in-law was driving the vehicle to work, lost control of the car, went off the road and hit a tree. Her brakes would not engage and she lost power in the steering forcing her to go off the road and hit a tree. There have been several recalls on the vehicle but it is not drivable, i still have the vehicle at my house. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10650768
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
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the brake pedal failed to stop the vehicle and the steering wheel seized. The contact crashed into a tree and sustained minor injuries that require medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10633556
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Intermittent brake lights; go on when not braking; also cruise control intermittent i understand that this is a common problem with this make/model. Suggest recall as this problem has made the press. *tr
ODI 10525161
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While traveling approximately 35 mph, the low beam headlamp assembly failed to work. The contact applied the brake pedal, which did not respond and extended to the floorboard. The contact stated that the vehicle spun around and crashed into a guardrail. The contact was unable to confirm if the air bags deployed. The contact was unconscious and was transported to the…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10734535
Service Brakes
Brake lights do not light up when brake pedal is pressed. This is inconsistent. Also, the cruise control works intermittently - this problem has been occurring for at least the past six months. *tr
ODI 10502700
Service Brakes · Steering
I have received numerous recall notices and whenever i call a dealer i am told either there is no recall for this notice or they don't have the parts for this recall. I think they are waiting for me to either get rid of the car or get in an accident. If my car is affected i want it fixed. Is there anything the nhtsa can do? *tr
ODI 10619160
Service Brakes
Brake lights come on while driving the car. Some times the lights will come on and after a while go off, or they will flicker on and off. This is most noticeable while driving at night. Neither foot is on the brake pedal. Also the cruise control will not work while brake lights are on. During this condition, when i do apply pressure on the brake pedal, the brake lights go off so a driver behind me doesn't know i am…
ODI 10505911
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
The brakes lights on my vehicle come on without pressure applied to the brakes resulting in the cruise control to kick off. The brake lights will go off once the brakes are pressed. This presents an unsafe situation as it is never known when it will happen. This resulted in my vehicle being rear ended while at a stop sign coming off the off ramp from the highway. I have had to have this issue fixed several times and…
ODI 10593312
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2005 Chevrolet Malibu.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.