2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
123
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC
The 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC has received a total of 123 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (34 complaints), Steering (20 complaints), and Engine (8 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC, potentially affecting up to 5,877,718 vehicles.
Recall 14V400000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 5,877,718 vehicles affected
Defect: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model...
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC
123 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
While driving on the interstate while using the cruise control, the vehicle started increasing speed and rpm’s. I could not turn off cruise by braking or using the off button on steering wheel. I had to put it in neutral which caused the engine to redline in rpm’s, so I could use brakes to safely stop on the side of the interstate highway. I turned off the engine and opened the hood to look inside. I turned ignition back on and immediately the engine revved to redline rpm’s again.
driving the car it just shuts off which results in no power no steering and no brakes possibly an ignition switch problem.
driving the car it just shuts off which results in no power no steering and no brakes possibly an ignition switch problem.
driving the car it just shuts off which results in no power no steering and no brakes possibly an ignition switch problem.
IGNITION SWITCH PROOBLEMS
Safety Rating for the 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC
General Motors, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
3253 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE IN EITHER DIRECTION. TRANSMISSION MAY SHOW OVER FULL. P90 4T40E 4T45E NO MOVEMENT DRIVE OR REVERSE. CONVERTER MAY BE EMPTY OF FLUID. *TT
3323 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION BLUE SMOKE ON ACCELERATION. TO INCLUDE 2005 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. *TT
3709 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUPPLEMENT TO ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART NUMBER 12607031. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC
- 2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC — 13 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC — 17 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC — 21 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC — 18 complaints
- 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC — 144 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC (current)
- 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC — 16 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC — 36 complaints
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