2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU Electrical Systemwiring Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU

2 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints

#10177878 | January 5, 2007

TL* - THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE BRAKE LIGHT FUSE FAILED. THE FRONT LEFT BLINKER LIGHT FAILED, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE VEHICLE DID RESTART. ON DEC 31, 2006, THE VEHICLE STALLED IN A BUSY INTERSECTION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS USING THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER, AT WHICH TIME THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE DID NOT LOSE COMPLETE POWER, BUT WAS TOWED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A BAD ELECTRICAL HARNESS. *AK UPDATED 1/30/2007 - THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HUB AND BEARING DUE TO AND OPEN LEFT FRONT SENSOR. *NM

#10152269 | March 9, 2006 Fire

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN I SMELT A SMOKE SMELL THEN ABOUT A MIN LATER FLAMES STARTED ROLLING FROM UNDER THE DASH. THE FD WAS CALLED AND THE STATED THAT HE BELIEVED IT CAME FROM BEHIND THE AIRBAG COMPARTMENT. EARLIER IN THE DAY THE HEATER CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT RANDY REED CHEVY, SAINT JOSEPH MISSOURI 816.232.7704 THE FIRE CAUSED TOTAL LOSS TO THE CAR. *NM

Other 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU Problem Areas

Steering 460 complaints Electrical System 159 complaints Exterior Lighting 130 complaints Seats 60 complaints Power Train 57 complaints Engine 49 complaints Service Brakes 43 complaints Unknown Or Other 33 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 32 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 32 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 30 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 23 complaints Air Bags 18 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 18 complaints Steeringcolumn 15 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 14 complaints Suspension 14 complaints Steeringelectric Power Assist System 11 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 8 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 8 complaints Structurebody 7 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 6 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 6 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 6 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 6 complaints Wheels 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 5 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 5 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Seat Belts 5 complaints Electrical Systemignition 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 4 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 3 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 3 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 3 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 3 complaints Suspensionfront 3 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Traction Control System 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilitywiper 2 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint

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