2005 Chevrolet Malibu Ignition Problems
- 4
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing the ignition lock cylinder replaced. The vehicle was taken to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 110,000.
ODI 10915952
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
Ignition
Tl * the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that after inserting the key in the ignition, it failed to turn in order to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 58,000. Pm
ODI 10594188
Electrical System · Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would fail to start after numerous attempts. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who stated that the ignition switch failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
ODI 10588812
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2005 Chevrolet Malibu.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.