Problems with 2005 Chevrolet Malibu ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Re: 2005 chevy malibu sedan ls. (1). on 2-11-07, car started hard; accelarated poorly & ran rough at idle, w/'check engine light' flashing; ignition switch module was replaced (20,234 miles). (2) on 2-25-07, check engine lamp was on; a new catalytic converter was ordered (20,554 miles). *nm

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while operating the vehicle, a burning odor was present inside the vehicle. after examining the vehicle the contact discovered that the burning odor was coming from the head lights. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the head light wire harness was faulty. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 30,000.

Email (in) requesting an investigation of general motors re their dangerous & defective products. *ts *nm updated 2/15/2007 - the consumer smelled antifreeze coming through the air vents. the driver's side headlight had to be replaced. problem with brakes. a steering gear associated with the rack and pinion was replaced. the transmission hesitated. the consumer heard a knocking noise when turning the steering wheel. passenger side front turn signal failed. the dash light and tail light failed. *nm

The brakes lights on my vehicle come on without pressure applied to the brakes resulting in the cruise control to kick off. the brake lights will go off once the brakes are pressed. this presents an unsafe situation as it is never known when it will happen. this resulted in my vehicle being rear ended while at a stop sign coming off the off ramp from the highway. i have had to have this issue fixed several times and it keeps reoccurring. the power steering goes completely out on the vehicle while driving at random times. i have had to have this fixed at least two times. i know that there have been recalls on both issues for my make, model and year however i keep getting told that my vehicle is not on the list. *tr

My husband was killed in an accident involving this vehicle. it says in the accident report that the bcm was unresponsive as well as another computer system and the wipers were on in dry weather. i believe a defect contributed to the accident. my husband was traveling with the right of way on a motorcycle when the sedan left turned in front of him. i will give you more information when i receive some documents from other family members. thank you *tr

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

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. since purchasing the vehicle, the anti theft device has failed repeatedly, the engine makes a ticking sound, the steering wheel is slipping or loose, and oil leaks from the engine. while driving 45 mph, the dashboard . vibrates. the contact hears a noise in the radio when the vehicle is turned on, the engine service light is illuminated on the instrument panel, the interior lights failed, the remote start would not start the vehicle, and the engine shakes roughly. the current mileage was 12,030 and failure mileage was 100. updated 09/24/08. *lj the consumer stated there was a problem with the entire suspension. the shocks and bearings made a noisy. the hazard lights failed. updated 09/30/08.*jb

My 2005 chevrolet malibu, sometimes when trying to start the vehicle, it fails to start until attempting 2 to 3 times before vehicle engine starts, this is a continual problem. turn signal today did not work, until after i had to shut engine off and restart it before turn signals would work. vehicle has a tendency to pull to the left. starter doesn't engage properly. *nm

Ignition problem. sometimes the car will not crank over on the first try to start car. have to wait a few seconds and try again. then it will start.

Multiple problems with 2005 chevy malibu. 1.) key sticking in ignition. returned car to dealer 3 times. two of these times the key could not be removed from the ignition. ignition switch replaced and park cable adjusted twice. 2.) traction control (t/c), abs and brake lights come on at engine start up. a sensor was replaced in right rear wheel hub and bearing. in addition, the ebcm computer to the break system has been replaced. vehicle is now in for service for the 6th time. all 3 lights are on again. i have filed a complaint with general motors on 6/13/05 with multiple attempts to follow up on my file #1-34200114 but have not had a response other than they are researching my concerns.

Install jumper harness per pip3098a neck, fuel tank filler replace tie rod end and/or adjuster sleeve right replace panel, seat back of back passenger r&r or replace receiver, radio remove, repair and replace radio. *nm

I first purchased the vehicle in march 2005. after a month i started having difficulties with starting it. i would turn the key in the ignition and nothing would happen there would be no power, i would turn the key again and there would be power but the info station would reset. i have a friend who drove it sometimes and the same thing would occur for him. we took it back to the dealership it was purchased from three different times, they couldn't locate the problem but would reset the computers to factory, one time they installed an update. it would stop for a few months and then start back up. a year after purchase i found a different dealership(2006), they said it was the headlight and replaced it, they also updated and reset the computer. it stopped for several months and then restarted. then one day the cd player wouldn't quit working, it showed i needed to eject cd but there was no cd to eject, it would whir constantly. then one morning last fall(2007) there was absolutely no power, we got it jump started and took it to the dealership, they discovered something with an ignition connection being plastic instead of metal. they replaced the entire steering column under a goodwill warranty. now my vehicle is doing the same thing, you turn the key and there is no power, the second time there is power, but the info station is reset. we took it to the dealership and we are over the 12000 warranty miles on the new part, so there is no goodwill warranty on this one and it will cost around $600 and that it probably isn't the same part anyway. this is the same problem i have had from day one of owning this vehicle. i have had it in and out of dealerships who couldn't truly discover the problem. i don't think that i should have to pay to fix something that i have been trying to get fixed from day one. i would think that if it was something different there would be different problems than always losing power. *tr