general problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the keys provided at the time of purchasing the vehicle did not open the doors and the trunk manually. The contact took the keys to a locksmith who stated that the keys did not match the door locks and the trunk lock. The vehicle was taken to turan foley Chevrolet Buick (228-206-0289, located at 11123 u s 49, gulfport, ms 39503) where the manager and general manager were unable to unlock the vehicle. The general manager informed the contact that she would be responsible for the cost to replace the locks. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not get back with the contact. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 19,400. The VIN was not provided.

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While operating the vehicle, the brake lights intermittently failed to illuminate when depressing the brake pedal. Also, the front driver side window failed to operate and would not roll down and the rear passenger door could not be unlocked from inside the vehicle. Furthermore, the ignition key could be removed from the ignition switch while driving the vehicle and, after starting the engine, the vehicle suddenly stalled and shut off. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 60,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, all four doors on the vehicle locked and unlocked independently. The vehicle was turned off and restarted, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was repaired, but the details of the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.

The front and rear door locks freeze up and doors will not close when temperature goes below freezing. The doors will fly open if vehicle is driven. Slam front door and rear doors will open. Vehicle is not safe to drive in this situation. Dealer has lubricated doors but it happens every winter since 2005/06.

No child rear door safety locks.