2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU Visibility Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibility Issues in the 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU
2 visibility complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Visibility Complaints
TL* 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.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR DROPS UNEXPECTEDLY. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND REPLACED THE ORIGINAL VISOR. HOWEVER, THE REPLACEMENT VISOR HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. UPDATED 2/21/2006 - THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE VISOR AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CLAIMED THAT THE WERE WORKING ON A FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. *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
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
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