Horn Assembly problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu

Five problems related to horn assembly 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.

1 Horn Assembly problem

Failure Date: 02/13/2016

Bought car used at 136,000 miles. Car radio does not light up or work, and horn doesn't work. Drivers side back window won't go down. First day driving the car, turn signals stopped blinking and then started blinking again. Suspension in the back squeaks badly when driving at random and going over speed bumps. Did not drive the car for more than one day and now car won't start at all (no crank, no start). These are major safety issues including serious electrical problems. The battery is only one year old on the car when purchased, so should be good. These electrical issues need to be recalled. Now I am stuck with a car that has so many problems and won't start and is definitely not safe to drive.

2 Horn Assembly problem

Failure Date: 02/12/2016

My key will not turn in the ignition and I checked for recalls. I called the dealer to fix the recall on the ignition, and was notified that they would only put a piece of plastic over key and would not fix the ignition to turn. I can hardly even start my car because the key won't turn. The key is going to break off in the ignition. The horn and radio do not work either. Not having a horn for incoming traffic towards my vehicle is very dangerous. The turn signals only work at random times and that is very dangerous when switching lanes into traffic. Also, something in the back of the car squeaks for no reason when going down the road at random and when going over speed bumps. This car also drains the battery with unknown electrical problems. The drivers side back passenger window wont go down either. This car has way too many safety issues for only 137,000 miles on it.

3 Horn Assembly problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that horn and signal lights failed to operate. In addition, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Ne.

4 Horn Assembly problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2012

I purchased this vehicle very used at 143xxx miles, from a "reputable" dealer. I got a tune up as well as an oil change, standard used car purchase procedure. My dad initially brought to my attention that while driving my fuel gauge dropped down to e, the low gas light lit up and the check engine light came on. A local auto parts store said I should use a fuel injection kit for the check engine light. Now I have 146xxx miles and it happens every single time I get gas. It's nerve racking because I do drive frequently and my main concern is how much gas do I have? I came across a guy that works at a different auto store and he said it's probably my sender unit for my gas tank, which should cost about $300 to fix depending on where I take it. My next set of issues is my horn, I was unaware that it didn't work upon purchasing until I went to honk it and nothing happened. I took it to midas and they replaced the fuse. After driving it home the horn stopped working again. I heard it's just some wires touching but nobody does electrical work. Today, a friend asked if my turn signals were working. I said they did and he said they were burnt up, plastic and all. I looked and sure enough they were melted and the light itself was black on the inside and it looked like it's on the verge of shattering. He asked if there were recalls on anything with this car, I told him I called a local chevy dealer and the guy insisted otherwise. Now, I checked this website and both the gas and lights are on a list of recalls. Apparently, not all dealers know half the information they should for concerned drivers.

5 Horn Assembly problem

Failure Date: 04/14/2008

1)ignition switch failed. I was told by a service employee at the chevy dealer to make sure my extended service contract covered electrical parts because the switch would fail and it would cost 500. 00 to fix. Sure enough, 6 months later, it did. Warranty covered part replacement. 2) transmission shifts very hard. This happened 4 days in a row. After driving for approx 2 hours, the transmission started shifting extremely hard. I turned the car off and restarted it and the problem was gone. After the 4th day, it has not happened again for approx 5 months now. 3) electrical problems. Window motor went out. Replaced part. High/low beam (combination switch) went out, replaced part. Now horn honks at will. Had to pull the relay to stop it.




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