Two problems related to engine belts and pulleys 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.
My vehicle stalled on railroad tracks I did have a heavy load on the key chain and when it would not move I kept hitting the gas pedal but it would not move when in the process of raising my leg up and down on the gas pedal I hit the ignition switch the engine failed I then put it in reverse and nothing I said to myself I have got to get out of this car the train is going to hit so I was able to unleash my seatbelt and open the door that is the time when the union pacific train hit right in front of my driver s front door I was thrown 30 feet from the vehicle and of course the car was totaled. I was airlifted to th hospital when they finally found me in a rice feild. I almost died from this accident . I did not receive a letter from gm stating the problem with the vehile that it would cut the engine off as I stated before. It took me 2 1/2 years to recoperate. And I still live with problems to my neck and shoulder. I had my spleen removed ,contusions to my head ,which to this day I stutter, I also had my spine twisted, I suffer with that also. Anyway I just found out about the recall from a total stranger, last week the next day I entered my VIN number on the gm website and it is a vehicle that is on the recall list.
The serpentine belt keeps blow out on the car, and now for the third time it has aslo blew a hose . I am so inconvinced by this gm product.