general problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu - part 1

This problem has occurred many times and I have taken to the internet to find out what I could to try to remedy it myself as I don't have endless disposable income to have someone else fix it. I have not had it seen by a professional, only consulted with a manager of a gm dealership repairs department over the phone as well as various mechanics and locksmiths. As I said I don't have endless disposable money to throw at this. The car will completely shut off in the middle of driving, I lose all power. The antitheft system engages in the middle of driving. Then I get no crank no start. I get stuck in the middle of the road. In the past I was able to just turn the key off and remove it and let it sit for a while and then it would let me start it again, this began a year ago and has gotten progressively worse and more frequent since it first occurred and I am now at the point where the car is completely no crank no start and anti theft system will not disengage. From my own research online I've found many others complaining of similar problems and they say it's related to gm passlock system.

Traction control on and off. Feels hard and forced steering wheel assistance turns off, wheel too hard using too much gas.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact states that while at a complete stop, the vehicle would not accelerate and the engine completely failed without warning. As a result an 18 wheeler truck tapped the back of her vehicle. No air bag deployed as a result of the impact, no injuries were sustained, no medical attention was needed, and there was no police report filed. The contact has been experiencing this failure several times prior to this incident. The contact has taken the vehicle to a dealership (cecil atkission motors - kerrville� Chevrolet, Cadillac and Buick 550 benson dr, kerrville, TX 78028 (866) 240-2964) where the vehicle has not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer has not been notified of the failure; there are no recall associated with this VIN. The failure mileage was 155,000. Jo.

Tl - the contact owns 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving in cruise control at 40 mph the check engine indicator illuminated and when the vehicle was taken out of cruise control the tachometer stayed at about 4500 and did not decelerate. The vehicle was taken to dealer memering motorplex (1949 hart st, vincennes, in 47591. 812-882-5367) who diagnosed the vehicle but were unable to find anything because no codes displayed and it was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred him to NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000. Jc.

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu classic. The contact stated that it was difficult to remove the key from the ignition due to the gear shifter not being in the park position, although the shift indicator displayed park. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. Magee autoplex Chevrolet (2127 washington st, franklinton, la 70438, (866) 551-5128) was contacted and an appointment was made to have the vehicle repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,596.

Reverse is not engaging.

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced trouble shifting in the intended gear. The failure occurred approximately three times. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission shift cable was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle had already been repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). The manufacturer provided case number: 8-394-3260477. No further assistance was offered. The vehicle was taken to ed morse sawgrass Buick GMC (14351 w sunrise blvd, sunrise, FL) where it was diagnosed that the shift cable assembly was defective and would have to be replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Called chevy multiple times. Went in for to have part replcaement recall, always get an answer of part is not available. .

I was driving to work on the freeway and I accelerated to merge into traffic I slightly turned the wheel to the left and it went to the right and the faster I tried to go it was going all over the road from left to right. I didnt have much control so I decided to get off the freeway and go back home.

I got in my car shifted to drive and instead it went reverse instead of forward.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that she received NHTSA campaign number 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control) however, the vehicle was taken to smith Chevrolet Cadillac at (209) 632-3946 located at 1601 auto mall dr, turlock, CA 95380 where it was diagnosed that the transmission shift cable and the brake lighting needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the contact stated that while the vehicle was pulled in the drive way, the transmission shift cable fractured without warning. The contact also stated that the brake light failed. The vehicle was taken back to smith Chevrolet Cadillac at (209) 632-3946 located at 1601 auto mall dr, turlock, CA 95380 where the dealer refused service. The contact stated that the remedy failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not offer any further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000. Lt.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when turned on. The anti theft warning light illuminated. The vehicle would not start until the warning light cleared. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who said there was no recall and that full diagnosis would need to be done, for a fee. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110, 000. Fe.

We just got out of church and was stopping at a gas station to get some gas. Put the vehicle in park and it went into reverse and stayed in reverse. No matter how we tried to get the gear shift out of reverse, it would move up and down but would not come out of reverse. This is very dangerous in my opinion and I am sure we are not the only ones this has happened to recently. Right now the vehicle is in our drive way and it's difficult to even find a tow company that will move a car stuck in reverse. The vehicle was driving perfect prior to this incident. Don't get stuck on the free way in reverse!!.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the anti-theft warning lamp flashed up to three times and that the key would not turn over to start the vehicle. The contact indicated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the anti-theft module, ignition switch, bcm, and additional components needed to be replaced due to the failure. The vehicle was also included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v224000 (power train), but the contact had not received notification of the safety recall to schedule the repair. The vehicle was not repaired and the contact was not able to get the key to turn over to start the vehicle. The anti-theft warning lamp continued to flash three times or more and the vehicle was unable to be driven. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 185,445.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while her vehicle was in her driveway in the park position. The contact momentary exited the vehicle to revive some of her belonging when suddenly the vehicle rolled out of the parking position and independently turned and crashed into her neighbors fence and a cement pillar on the contacts residence. Luckily no injuries where not sustained. A police report was filed. The dealer was made aware of the failure. They towed the contacts vehicle to their faulty. The dealer stated stated that contact's VIN was affected by NHTSA campaign number: 14v092000 (power train) however, they denied this potential recall failure was the cause of the crash. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000. Az.

Nhtsa recall # 14v224 (manufacturer recall # n140152) car has been on recall since may 16, 2014. Brought car to paul conti cheverolet, freeport on 12/22/2014 to be serviced and was told again "part not available. ".

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14v153000 (steering) and 14v224000 (power train) and stated that the parts needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ne.

Letter from senator warner on behalf of constituent re 2005 Malibu recalls (attn: shane clem). The consumer stated each time he called the dealer, to inquire about getting the recall issues rectified, he was informed the parts were not available. Also, the emission control valve had to be replaced.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle experienced several failures after the repair. The steering wheel locked, the windows did not open or close, and the vehicle jerked while driving and when changing gears into drive or reverse. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,600.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle shook and lost acceleration. The check engine warning indicator illuminated after the failure occurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 69,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received recall notifications for NHTSA campaign number: 14v224000 (power train), NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), and NHTSA campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v224000 (power train); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacture was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.

The knob you change gears with has a pin it and the pin has broken. It got to be a problem when I when to the junk yard to buy a knob all of them was broken it is very hard to find in the junk yard . Will you please help me find one I am 75 years old and I don't know what to do some time when I try to put the car in gear it will not move. One auto repairman say I will have to replace the whole drive console. Please help me!!!.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key was difficult to turn over to start the vehicle and that the vehicle stalled several times. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer six months ago, the contact receive the recall repairs for NHTSA campaign id number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control), 14v224000 (power train) but the contact indicated that the dealer stated the repairs were not completed pertaining to waiting for parts. The contact was waiting for the repair for NHTSA campaign id number: 14v224000 (electrical system) and was unable to determine when the recall would be performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and NHTSA campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v224000 (power train) however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

We have received 3 separate recall notices from gm. (1 for electric steering, 1 for brake apply sensor and 1 for a shift cable fracture). However, gm will not fix any of the problems. They tell us to call the dealer. The dealer then tells us that gm will not supply the parts. Upon calling gm a third time, they will not reveal who is making these parts, where they are coming from, or have any idea when they will be available. They again instruct us to call the dealer. Each recall states that it is an "important safety recall" in accordance federal laws but yet nobody will fix any of the issues. The first recall notice came in 2012 for electric steering. We are still being told there are not parts to fix this. The brake apply sensor came in July 2014. The shift cable fracture also came in July 2014. (this indicates that the cable can snap while driving).

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would be available. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was also included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) and NHTSA campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). The contact mentioned that the vehicle had exhibited the failure related to the steering multiple times. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

I received a letter in July from gm advising me of a recall of my transmission shift cable. In short, it could fracture at any moment, causing an accident. It also has begun shifting to different gears without pressure being applied to the gear shift button. In other words, it can shift into a different gear on its own. This as my primary transportation. The problems with my car are a result of the transmission shift cable, under recall 14152. In the letter (again, received in July) I was informed that Chevrolet dealerships do not have the parts to fix the problem. It is now the end of August and the parts are still not available. My question to gm, as a single woman with one vehicle that I can't safely drive, what am I supposed to do? they had no answer. When is gm going to be held accountable for the position in which they have put thousands of consumers? why isn't there a forced buy back? and what am I supposed to do until they make parts available?.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu maxx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v224000 however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Kw.

2005 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to transmission recall notice. The consumer was informed the part was not available.

I was on my way to school. When I took my exit (23 on route 2), the car simply turned off, locking my steering wheel. I lost control, spung twice and landed on the ramp of that exit. The car has been useless since then. I called the recall hotline to get support and they did nothing for me. I'm left with no car and no support by the gm team that forward me endless recall letters. I've had endless issues with this car since I financed it. Endless repairs, close accidents encounter because of car sensor issues. Brakes no properly working. Traction failing. It has been a nightmare. How can I get support for a vehicle which I loved so dearly and yet nearly cost me my life?.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control), NHTSA campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering), and NHTSA campaign id number: 14v224000 (power train). The contact stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not give a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact did not experience a failure.

After daughter stopped at red traffic light car would not go forward. Only gear was reverse. Drove backwards to safe location. Car would not go into any other gear. I am on disability so I did assume my transmission went out. So I did replace. My ex-husband doing all work in my driveway, as I can't afford mechanic. Long and short of it still wouldn't go into park. Discover it was the shift cable. Order shift cable directly from dealership. Replaced and everything works fine. Nothing was even mentioned when I would call dealership to ask question about getting the right transmission for my car, because I guess there was three different ones. Nothing was even mentioned when I order my cable through the dealership that there was a recall. Problem is gm doesn't want to reimburse because I didn't have the work done by a licensed mechanic. I had talk to a senior advisor and this is the information she had given to me. I feel this is not fair just because of my financial situation. I received my recall letter in July 2014 about recall and another letter January 16, 2015 letting me know that work could be done. I am hoping you can help me with this issue or I can try legal aid. Thank you.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notifications for NHTSA campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), and NHTSA campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). However, the parts needed to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.