Two problems related to dash wiring have been reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2005 Malibu.
Upon starting the car, the instrument panel was completely down except for the low fuel warning light however the car had a full tank. Power would return to the instrument panel intermittently when the turn signal was engaged. The fault cleared after shutting the vehicle off for a few minutes.
Multiple problems with 2005 chevy Malibu. 1. ) key sticking in ignition. Returned car to dealer 3 times. Two of these times the key could not be removed from the ignition. Ignition switch replaced and park cable adjusted twice. 2. ) traction control (t/c), abs and brake lights come on at engine start up. A sensor was replaced in right rear wheel hub and bearing. In addition, the ebcm computer to the break system has been replaced. Vehicle is now in for service for the 6th time. All 3 lights are on again. I have filed a complaint with general motors on 6/13/05 with multiple attempts to follow up on my file #1-34200114 but have not had a response other than they are researching my concerns.