Problems with 2005 Chevrolet Malibu POWER TRAIN

Well after a day of no issues i was driving went to park and i put my car into park the car died and reversed a little bit. it now won't turn over and won't make any noise under the hood. i tried jumping it but that didn't work and i tried to see if maybe the anti lock system shut it off but it's not that either. when i turn the key to the on position it says it's still in reverse and when i move the shifter it doesn't register on the dashboard. so my car still thinks i'm in reverse.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle overheated. if the vehicle was too hot, the engine would not start and the gear shift did not move. the vehicle also leaked anti-freeze. the contact had to pump the brake pedal in order for the lever to operate. also, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to east pat o'brien chevrolet (2810 bishop rd, willoughby hills, oh 44092, (440) 348-0553) where it was diagnosed that the hood release was fractured and the egl sensor was separated. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was invalid.

Reverse is not engaging.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced trouble shifting in the intended gear. the failure occurred approximately three times. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission shift cable was defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle had already been repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). the manufacturer provided case number: 8-394-3260477. no further assistance was offered. the vehicle was taken to ed morse sawgrass buick gmc (14351 w sunrise blvd, sunrise, fl) where it was diagnosed that the shift cable assembly was defective and would have to be replaced. the failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Called chevy multiple times. went in for to have part replcaement recall, always get an answer of part is not available..

I was driving to work on the freeway and i accelerated to merge into traffic i slightly turned the wheel to the left and it went to the right and the faster i tried to go it was going all over the road from left to right.i didnt have much control so i decided to get off the freeway and go back home.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. on several occasions, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to flemington buick gmc cadillac at (908) 751-4316 (211 us-202, flemington, nj 08822) where no diagnostic failure codes were found and the failure could not be duplicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter and o2 sensors needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 246,000. the vin was unavailable.

I got in my car shifted to drive and instead it went reverse instead of forward.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). the vehicle was taken to smith chevrolet cadillac at (209) 632-3946 (1601 auto mall dr, turlock, ca 95380) where it was diagnosed that the transmission shift cable and the brake lighting needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. later, while pulling in the driveway, the transmission shift cable fractured without warning and the brake lights failed. the vehicle was taken back to smith chevrolet cadillac, but the dealer refused to service the vehicle. the contact stated that the remedy failed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. the approximate failure mileage was 87,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the shift lever failed to shift out of gear. the contact mentioned that the brake pedal had to be depressed in order to shift out of gear but now it's failing to do so. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. also, the contact stated that the vehicle was repair under the nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 112,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the anti-theft warning lamp flashed up to three times and that the key would not turn over to start the vehicle. the contact indicated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the anti-theft module, ignition switch, bcm, and additional components needed to be replaced due to the failure. the vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train), but the contact had not received notification of the safety recall to schedule the repair. the vehicle was not repaired and the contact was not able to get the key to turn over to start the vehicle. the anti-theft warning lamp continued to flash three times or more and the vehicle was unable to be driven. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. the approximate failure mileage was 185,445.

2005 chevrolet mailbu. the consumer was dissatisfied with the services of the recall. updated 02/12/15*bf the consumer received two recall notices. recall# 14v252000 and 14v224000. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the shift lever shifted out of drive independently and the vehicle decelerated. the contact mentioned that vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train); however, the repair failed to correct the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while the vehicle was parked in a residential driveway, the lever shifted out of the park position independently. as a result, the vehicle rolled away and crashed into the neighbor's fence and a cement pillar. a police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer verified that the vin was affected by nhtsa campaign number: 14v092000 (power train). the technician denied that the potential recall failure was the cause of the crash. the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 130,000.

My traction control engages everytime i put the vehicle in drive and it disengages when the vehicle is put in reverse. i had the recall done on my vehicle and i thought that would coprrect the problem but it hasn't and the dealer would not correct the problem they said it was not part of the recall what am i to do?

Nhtsa recall # 14v224 (manufacturer recall # n140152) car has been on recall since may 16, 2014. brought car to paul conti cheverolet, freeport on 12/22/2014 to be serviced and was told again "part not available." *tr

On 11/21, i took my 2005 malibu to the gm dealership for a recall on the "steering" to replace the torque sensor assembly. nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000. when i left the dealership and driving for awhile, i noticed my car would partially stall at traffic lights or stop signs. i called the dealership when i got home and they told me to bring it back the next day, but i had to work. today, 11/26 i took my car to the gm dealership because the car continues to partially stall at traffic lights or stop signs. i informed one of the reps what was happening and that i had no signs of this issue before the recall replacement. i was told they never went under the hood of my car during the recall replacement. it was all done at the steering column; that this issue is something that just happens without any warning at all. he informed me that other folks have come in with the same issue...not sure if this was after they also had the recall done. i tried telling the service dept., i had no other issues before bringing my car to them for the recall, but instead was told this was not their fault and i would have to pay for whatever is wrong with the car. i didn't let them touch it again. i will take it to my mechanic, who i never had an issue with after working on my car. i noticed there was a recall in 2011 for component(s): fuel system, gasoline; nhtsa campaign number: 11e009000 and never received this recall. i bought this car from car max in 2011. just speculating if this may be my problem. i also never received the recall for nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 component(s): power train. more work to do to find the answers. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact received notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), and nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). the contact stated that the parts needed were unavailable to repair the vehicle under the recalls. the dealer was unable to inform when the parts would become available. the manufacturer was not notified of the delay. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Letter from senator warner on behalf of constituent re 2005 malibu recalls (attn: shane clem). *smd the consumer stated each time he called the dealer, to inquire about getting the recall issues rectified, he was informed the parts were not available. also, the emission control valve had to be replaced. *jb

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train), nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), and nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle shook and lost acceleration. the check engine warning indicator illuminated after the failure occurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 69,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacture was not notified. the failure mileage was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the key was difficult to turn over to start the vehicle and that the vehicle stalled several times. the vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer six months ago and was repaired according to nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and 14v224000 (power train), but the contact indicated that the dealer stated that the repairs were not sufficient. the contact was waiting for the repair for nhtsa campaign id number: 14v224000 (electrical system) and was unable to determine when the recall would be performed. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle did not exhibit any failures before the recall repairs were performed for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and 14v224000 (power train). the vehicle was also included in a third safety recall, but was unable to confirm if the manufacturer performed the recall repair for nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the contact stated that after the repairs, the key was difficult to remove from the ignition, various warning lamps illuminated, and the gear lights did not illuminate for the gear box when the driver changed gears. the vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer and the contact waited for longer than two weeks for the vehicle to be further inspected and diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train) however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

We have received 3 separate recall notices from gm. (1 for electric steering, 1 for brake apply sensor and 1 for a shift cable fracture). however, gm will not fix any of the problems. they tell us to call the dealer. the dealer then tells us that gm will not supply the parts. upon calling gm a third time, they will not reveal who is making these parts, where they are coming from, or have any idea when they will be available. they again instruct us to call the dealer. each recall states that it is an "important safety recall" in accordance federal laws but yet nobody will fix any of the issues. the first recall notice came in 2012 for electric steering. we are still being told there are not parts to fix this. the brake apply sensor came in july 2014. the shift cable fracture also came in july 2014. (this indicates that the cable can snap while driving). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. the dealer was uncertain when the parts would be available. the manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). the contact mentioned that the vehicle had exhibited the failure related to the steering multiple times. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

I received a letter in july from gm advising me of a recall of my transmission shift cable. in short, it could fracture at any moment, causing an accident. it also has begun shifting to different gears without pressure being applied to the gear shift button. in other words, it can shift into a different gear on its own. this as my primary transportation. the problems with my car are a result of the transmission shift cable, under recall 14152. in the letter (again, received in july) i was informed that chevrolet dealerships do not have the parts to fix the problem. it is now the end of august and the parts are still not available. my question to gm, as a single woman with one vehicle that i can't safely drive, what am i supposed to do? they had no answer. when is gm going to be held accountable for the position in which they have put thousands of consumers? why isn't there a forced buy back? and what am i supposed to do until they make parts available? *tr

Takata recall. when the transmission control cable broke in my car, the recall covered the replacement of the cable.. but the key is stuck in my car every since this incident of the cable.. my car was stationary, just within minutes of getting of the interstate. i pulled into store parking lot. the cable broke, the key was stuck. i had to be towed home. to this day, i have not been able to remove the key.. both of these incidents happened at the same time. this should of been fixed, but it wasn't. now my car is having electrical problems and sometimes won't start.. please help me to correct this. *tr

2005 chevrolet malibu. consumer writes in regards to transmission recall notice. *smd the consumer was informed the part was not available. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v15300 (steering); however, the parts needed for the repairs were not available. the manufacturer was made aware of the delay. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact had not experienced a failure.

I was on my way to school. when i took my exit (23 on route 2), the car simply turned off, locking my steering wheel. i lost control, spung twice and landed on the ramp of that exit. the car has been useless since then. i called the recall hotline to get support and they did nothing for me. i'm left with no car and no support by the gm team that forward me endless recall letters. i've had endless issues with this car since i financed it. endless repairs, close accidents encounter because of car sensor issues. brakes no properly working. traction failing. it has been a nightmare. how can i get support for a vehicle which i loved so dearly and yet nearly cost me my life?

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control), nhtsa campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering), and nhtsa campaign id number: 14v224000 (power train). the contact stated that the parts were not available. the dealer did not give a specific date when the parts would become available. the manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repairs. the contact did not experience a failure.

After daughter stopped at red traffic light car would not go forward. only gear was reverse. drove backwards to safe location. car would not go into any other gear. i am on disability so i did assume my transmission went out. so i did replace. my ex-husband doing all work in my driveway, as i can't afford mechanic. long and short of it still wouldn't go into park. discover it was the shift cable. order shift cable directly from dealership. replaced and everything works fine. nothing was even mentioned when i would call dealership to ask question about getting the right transmission for my car, because i guess there was three different ones. nothing was even mentioned when i order my cable through the dealership that there was a recall. problem is gm doesn't want to reimburse because i didn't have the work done by a licensed mechanic. i had talk to a senior advisor and this is the information she had given to me. i feel this is not fair just because of my financial situation. i received my recall letter in july 2014 about recall and another letter january 16, 2015 letting me know that work could be done. i am hoping you can help me with this issue or i can try legal aid. thank you. *tr

My name is [xxx]. i am submitting this complaint on behalf of a close family member,[xxx] is 90 years with no access to a computer. he resides at [xxx], and owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. [xxx] received three safety recall notices that are summarized below: june 2014 - first recall notice stated: your vehicle, equipped with eps may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving. steering control can be maintained, as the vehicle will revert to a manual steering mode, but would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds, which could result in an increased risk of a crash. july 2014 - second recall notice stated: traction control, electronic stability control (ecs), and panic braking assist features, if equipped, may be disabled. service esc and/or traction control tell-tales lights may illuminate with this condition. these conditions may increase the risk of a crash. july 2014 - third recall notice stated: your vehicle has a condition in which the transmission shift cable may fracture at any time. if the driver cannot place the vehicle in park, and exists the vehicle without applying the park brake, the vehicle could roll away and a crash could occur with prior warning. [xxx] contacted the local chevrolet dealership in june 2014. the local chevrolet dealership is: keller chevrolet ([xxx]),. resolution: [xxx] feels that while he is waiting for gm to receive replacement parts for his 2005 malibu, the local dealership should provide him with a safe loaner vehicle as his existing 2005 malibu. [xxx] can be reached at: [xxx] thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact received notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), and nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). however, the parts needed to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

My husband was driving 65mph down hwy 75 and the engine just shut down, rolled to a stop and after a little while he got it started and we went on down the road. the next two weeks when driving, the car would just die and i would have to wait a bit to get it started. after dying in heavy traffic i took it to armbruster motor co. in falls city nb. where they said it was the ignition and put a new one on. coming home going 60mph and nearing a curve the car died and locked up and i almost had a wreck. armbruster motor took it back and put these parts on. 1each #19210069 pcm 3.670,ach 19210069 core charge and 1 each 19210069 core return. also parts: 1each 3157 bulb, and 1 each 3057 bulb. parts and labor came to $663.06 now the car works great and haven't had trouble since getting it back but there is always that fear of wrecking when i get on the highway now. is this a manufacture defect? is this going to happen again? i feel that everyone should be warned about the chev malfunctions and how your life is one the line when you take a chev on the highway. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact indicated that the engine and all of the electronics in the vehicle suddenly shut off. the vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer and the contact was informed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. the failure mileage was 40,600. updated 4/4/14*cn the consumer stated the problem continued but the dealer found that the pcm (power control module) failed, pcm was replaced. *tr

I received 2 notices about 2 recalls on my car that could cause a crash without warning or control. i did experience one of the conditions were i could not put the gear in park or drive when i was trying to start the car to drive. also once the key was stuck in he ignition fortunately these occurrences were during me trying to start the car when it had been parked. this problem was stated in the notice as a condition in which the transmission shift cable may fracture at any time.currently there are no parts available to fix these recalls. i am afraid for my safety as well as my family . *tr

Vehicles brake lights stick on while driving. sometimes they flash when going aprox 65 and up. it appears the brake lights also flash when car is changing gears. the car once would not shift into drive while reversing and lost all power steering. also the brakes or something at front of car shakes rapidly when accelerating and even worse when going down hills. *tr

After the vehicle has warmed up after driving 10 miles, the gears do not shift appropriately. the transmission stays in 2nd or 3rd gear causing loss of acceleration from a stopped position (such as a red light) mechanic ruled out any problems with the transmission by itself. gm dealer told me about this recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while traveling 50 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle became unresponsive to acceleration attempts. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was advised that the vehicle had engaged into limp mode. the dealer stated that the second and third shift cylinders had also failed, indicating that the transmission would require replacing. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 119,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was restarted and taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new transmission. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 116,000. the vin was unavailable.

I had to buy a transmission for my malibu and now i am receiving recalls (multiple) # 14152 & #13036 for the same car. however, on the freeway coming home from temecula, ca, south bound on the 15 highway, my transmission was not engaging. no loud sounds, or excess acceleration, nor too much weight (driver and passenger only cargo.) the engine was on and as i accelerated the engine was going but nothing was propelling us forward. i had to buy a new transmission and pay for labor which came out to a hefty expense. with everything i have read online and forums for these recalls i feel like a reimbursement should be in order if the manufacture even had a slight hesitation of a possible defect. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the technician stated the transmission had to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 77,188. updated 3/20/13 *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that there was an intermittent failure with the connection of the fuse box and the connecting screws. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the screws and the fuse box. the contact also experienced a failure with the power steering. the steering wheel was tight and the contact experienced extreme difficulty turning the steering wheel left or right. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the steering column. the remedy corrected the failure. the contact had been waiting for months to have the vehicle repaired according to nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and 14v224000 (power train). the dealer did not provide a specific date for when the parts would become available. the manufacturer was notified. the contact also indicated that the vehicle idled high and it was difficult to change gears. the approximate failure mileage was 62,000. updated 11/14/14*cn updated 8/11/2015*js

Shift level does respond when shifting into low (l). dealer said shift lever cable is bad and is a common problem. second item had to replace fuel sensor in gas tank as it failed also was sending an over voltage signal to gas gauge. also a common problem. *tr

At 45000 miles i noticed a popping noise in the front end (passenger side) when i made a left turn. i took it into my mechnic and he said the cv shaft was going out, but it would take awhile before it did. it didnt get worse for awhile, now at 62000, the front end has a horrible shaking, pulls to the right side, pops all the time and the tire on that side makes a weird flapping noise, it almost feels like the tire itself is out of round or something, and it is wearing smooth on the inside of the tire. i have been doing some research and it seems other malibu owners are having the exact same problems, is this a safety issue that needs to be under recall? is gm aware of this issue? *tr