2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU Structurebody Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU
7 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE WORKING ON THE VEHICLE IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAP RUSTED AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,709.
VIN# 4TH DIGIT Z, CLOTH, 6-WAY, W/AIR BAG, DRIVER-SIDE, BUCKET SEAT BEGAN TO ROCK WHILE MAKING CORNERS AND STOP/STARTS, AND SANK TO MY RIGHT. DEALER'S NEW REP SAYS BROKEN FRAME. I SAY I'VE NEVER WEIGHED OVER 140 LBS, WHAT ABOUT THAT? SAYS, WELDS FAIL. DEALER QUOTES $1300 TO FIX "SUPPORT BAR BROKEN IN HALF. DEALTER WILL NOT INSTALL 2ND HAND BUCKET SEAT, BECAUSE WILL NOT/CAN NOT GUARANTEE. BUCKET IS NOT CURRENTLY FIXED. I AM RESEARCHING OPTIONS.
I GOT AN IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL MESSAGE IN THE MAIL. SO I NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AND I WANT TO DO IT ONLINE. THE REASON FOR BEING RECALLED SHOULD BE IN YOUR RECORDS. *TR
A BOLT FELL OUT OF THE LEFT FRONT FENDER. THE FRONT RIGHT TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT WORK AS THE HOLDER DOES NOT MAKE ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH THE BULB.A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE REMOTE KEYS NO LONGER WORK. THE ELECTRICAL SEAT CONTROL DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. THIS CAR HAS SO MANY PROBLEMS THAT I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER GM PRODUCT. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REMOVING SOMETHING FROM THE TRUNK, THE TRUCK DOOR FELL DOWN AND STRUCK HIM IN THE HEAD. THE CONTACT SUFFERED A CONCUSSION AS A RESULT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,366.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT WAS WORN AND THE JOINTS WERE CORRODED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT WHEN MAKING TURNS AT LOW SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.
THE CAR HAS A CONSOLE. THERE ARE ACCESS PANELS ON EITHER SIDE. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, I HAT A POT HOLE, AND THE DRIVERS SIDE PANEL CAME OFF AND DROPPED BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDLE, AND THE SIDE OF THE HUMP HOLDING THE ACCELERATOR DOWN. I WAS FORCED TO PUT THE CAR IN NUTERAL AND GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE I WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE PANEL. WHEN I INSPECTED THE PANEL, I FOUND IT IS HELD IN PLACE BY A 1" SQUARE OF VELCROW. I WILL BE REINSTALLING THE PANEL, AND INSERTING A SCREW THROUGH THE VELCROW MOUNT. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A SERIEOUS INCEIDENT!
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
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
Electrical Systemwiring
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