The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu classic. While attempting to start the vehicle, the anti-theft indicator illuminated and the engine would not start. Midway Chevrolet(381 12th St, plainwell, mi) was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 190,000.

- Otsego, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu classic. The contact stated that the anti-theft system warning indicator flashed and the vehicle could not be started. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was defective. The fuel pump was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 36,000.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu classic. The contact stated that the anti-theft light illuminated and prevented the vehicle from starting. The failure recurred on a regular basis and the vehicle was towed to a mechanic. The mechanic was able to reset the anti-theft light; however, the failure persisted. The contact felt that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and stated that it had not been able to start since the last failure. The manufacturer was not notified and no further repairs were made. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 98,000.

- Oak Harbor, WA, USA

I purchased a 2005 Chevy Malibu classic. The anti theft system comes on as the operator drives the car. I have been driving several times and the vehicle just lost all acceleration. Every week I have problems getting the vehicle to start because the anti theft system comes as the operator turns the ignition on. This is a very serious and dangerous problem. I strongly feel that this cars should and needs to be recalled.

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

In the past week, both of my sons' cars developed the same problem. The theft security system (GM passlock system) failed with a resulting cost of $500 each to repair. On E was a 2002 Oldsmobile Alero and the other a 2005 Chevrolet classic. This is a bit tooooo coincidental for me. I looked at forums online and have found that many people with GM vehicles have the same problem with the same part number.... this is a recall item, and GM needs to make it right if they want to sell cars to americans. The cars just refuse to recognize the ignition key. This goes for backup ignition keys too. Help us.

- Urbandale, IA, USA