10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 6 / 9
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 10 / 1
- Average Mileage:
- 78,328 miles
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Head lamp bulbs and turn signal bulbs have repeatedly burnt out. Bulbs have been replaced by certified GM shop only to burn out again.
- Omaha, NE, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 65 mph with the cruise control engaged, the cruise control deactivated and the brake lights illuminated without warning. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the brake lights turned off. The contact powered the vehicle off and back on and the brake lights resumed normal operation. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake light switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred on several occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 199,000.
- Winamac, IN, USA
After a few days of owning this car I noticed there was an issue with the brake lights turning on while driving. When this happens it also shuts off the cruse control too. When you first press the brakes the lights shut off. Press them again and they work for a few minutes. I searched the internet for help, and noticed GM posted a service bulletin on this issue. GM advised to clean, and grease contacts for BCM. I did just that. The cleaning was only a temporary fix because the issue returned days later. Around may of 2014 I received notice that GM issued several recalls. The car had been broke down until February of 20015, and in April it was sent to my local Chevrolet dealer to have the recalls fixed. Shortly after fixing the recall issues the brake light issues returned. I contacted GM/ Chevrolet and they contacted my local dealer who agreed to look at the car again for free. After they inspected it I was told the brake switch needed replaced. On May 28, 2015 my local Chevy dealer replaced the switch. On May 30, 2015 the brake light issue returned. This is a family car and im afraid that someone will end up hitting us. Can you please help.
- Winamac, IN, USA
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle would overheat and failed to turn off. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was repaired; however, the failure recurred. In addition, the contact received notifications for NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V252000 (electrical system), 14V153000 (steering), and 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control); however, the parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 139,855.
- Dayton, OH, USA
My wife and I have contacted Chevy dealer a long time ago about safety recalls on this vehicle a long time ago and have not received any info. On when these recalls can be done. Most of these recalls state that the parts have not been sent. What can your company do about getting these resolved.
- Camron, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 140,000.
- Oakland, KY, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key was difficult to turn over to start the vehicle and that the vehicle stalled several times. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer six months ago and was repaired according to NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and 14V224000 (power train), but the contact indicated that the dealer stated that the repairs were not sufficient. The contact was waiting for the repair for NHTSA campaign id number: 14V224000 (electrical system) and was unable to determine when the recall would be performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
- Fort Worth, TX, USA
2005 Chevrolet mailbu. The consumer was dissatisfied with the services of the recall. Updated 02/12/15 the consumer received two recall notices. Recall# 14V252000 and 14V224000.
- Tunica, MS, USA
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.
- Shreveport, LA, USA
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.
- Ada, OK, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle did not exhibit any failures before the recall repairs were performed for NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and 14V224000 (power train). The vehicle was also included in a third safety recall, but was unable to confirm if the manufacturer performed the recall repair for NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The contact stated that after the repairs, the key was difficult to remove from the ignition, various warning lamps illuminated, and the gear lights did not illuminate for the gear box when the driver changed gears. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer and the contact waited for longer than two weeks for the vehicle to be further inspected and diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
- Stamford , CT, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the horn and signal lights failed to operate. In addition, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
- Sparta, GA, USA
2005 Chevrolet Malibu. Customer does not own vehicle anymore. Would like to stop receiving recall notices.
- Glenwood, MN, USA
My husband was killed in an accident involving this vehicle. It says in the accident report that the BCM was unresponsive as well as another computer system and the wipers were on in dry weather. I believe a defect contributed to the accident. My husband was traveling with the right of way on a motorcycle when the sedan left turned in front of him. I will give you more information when I receive some documents from other family members. Thank you
- Sacramento, CA, USA
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). However, the parts needed to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Freeport, ME, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning causing the the steering wheel to seize. Also, the contact stated that the windows and windshield wipers failed to operate. The failure recurred numerous times. Vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and the ignition was replaced. The failure recurred. The vehicle was repaired under recall NHTSA campaign id number: 14V400000 (electrical system) but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 12/22/14
- Standish, ME, USA
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 under the recalls. The dealer was unable to inform when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Council Bluffs, IA, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition switch. As a result, the contact was unable to lock the vehicle and had to leave the key in the ignition. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnosis. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,500.
- Lucasville, OH, USA
Chip in ignition cylinder case bad not reading the key times -licensed mechanic had to take apart the dash board remove and replace the ignition cylinder case-used the same ignition switch and the same key. Car had a security code replaced the cae-cleared the code car okay now. Customer ask for the part, could not understand why her american made car had a part made in Mexico, she requested the part. It was on or about 6/11/2014 I did not get the car in until 6/13/2014 my sister and my nephew had to push the car into a safe place I am a diabetic with high blood pressure with a prosthetic device. I reported it to General Motors service referral [xxx] employee wendy and gave her a photo of the part, they did a recall on my keys, that was not the problem I was having. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Hodgkins, IL, USA
- Northglenn, CO, USA