2005 Chevrolet Malibu Exterior Lighting Problems
- 128
- 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 128 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 17 indicate fire
What owners report
- Turn Signal · 3 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 32 |
| 30–60k mi | 22 |
| 100–150k mi | 19 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 10 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My front blinker lights have melted the blinker light housing (the individual plastic globe the bulb resides in). They have to be replaced at a rate of approximately 6 months and i believe it is the car not the lights as i have tried different brands to see if the problem is with the bulbs. **note: as i have not kept a record of the incidents, i have listed the last time as precise date. *tr
ODI 10672781
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
Exterior Lighting
Bulb design flaw: it burns hot and melts through bulb socket. Original bulb 3157 burns plastic housing on front directional turn signals on malibu. It is a liability issue - faulty design made for failure and possible major fire hazard issues. *tr
ODI 10664217
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
Exterior Lighting
FRONT TURN SIGNAL SOCKETS MELTED. *TR
ODI 10641373
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
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
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 · 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
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 · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
Head lamp bulbs and turn signal bulbs have repeatedly burnt out. Bulbs have been replaced by certified gm shop only to burn out again.
ODI 10723343
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
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The dealer did not know when the part would arrive. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a…
ODI 10618959
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The drivers side turn signal bulb keeps burning out. I have replaced the bulb twice but it continues to burn out. There are many other complaints about this issue. *js
ODI 10592112
Exterior Lighting · Fuel System, Gasoline
The car stops when driving also the exterior light have burned out the casing that holds the bulbs are melted. *tr
ODI 10565627
Brake Lights · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the brake lights failed to illuminate when being depressed. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the bulb needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id…
ODI 10593363
Exterior Lighting · Turn Signal
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while traveling 40 mph, the instrument panel lights failed. The contact mentioned that the directional signals independently activated without being engaged. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000 and the current mileage was…
ODI 10593423
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the passenger side turn signal failed. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the bulb had overheated and caused the material of the casing to melt. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and…
Fire reported
ODI 10556505
Exterior Lighting
While turning left the orange globe in the headlight assembly melted and caused light bulb to burn plastic. I contacted the company general motors before about the discoloration of my headlight assembly and they said they had not received any prior complaints. I work for a parts store and i had noticed almost every (80%) 2005 that came in for light bulb replacement has this problem. My daughter has a malibu max…
Fire reported
ODI 10554237
Exterior Lighting · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the exterior headlamps would function intermittently and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to southern chevrolet ([redacted], alexandria, la), but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact indicated that the bulbs were previously replaced and the vehicle was repaired per…
ODI 11119924
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the front blinker bulbs were burning the bulb covers. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 8/27/15*cn updated 10/4/2017*cn
Fire reported
ODI 10703104
Exterior Lighting
Was told by a driver who had been behind me coming up to a traffic light that my brake lights were not working. She said it looked as though they were on while i was accelerating and went off when i was stopping. I have replaced the brake light diagnostic resistor and it hasn't done anything. I also have had issues with getting the car out of park and with the cruise control refusing to engage or disengaging itself.…
ODI 10522407
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2005 Chevrolet Malibu.
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