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2005 CHEVROLET Malibu

6 recalls Risk Grade: A- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #14E044000 Plain English
Component

STEERING

Manufacturer
Dorman Products, Inc.
What Happened
The intermediate steering shaft in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps you turn your wheels. The one that might be installed in your 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, or 2007-2009 Saturn Aura could have a weak spot that makes it prone to breaking.
Risk if Unfixed
If the u-joint bearing fails, the steering shaft could come apart, leaving you with no control over your vehicle. This could happen while you're driving, increasing the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will either refund the cost of the steering shaft or replace it for you, free of charge. You'll be notified when it's time to take care of this issue, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, and 2007-2009 Saturn Aura vehicles. The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492.
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Critical #14V224000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The shift cable in your vehicle connects your transmission to the gear selector. It's like a long, thin string that tells your transmission what gear to be in. In some 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6, and 2007-2008 Saturn Aura models, this cable can break while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the shift cable breaks, you could accidentally shift into a different gear than you think you're in. This could cause your vehicle to move or roll away unexpectedly, especially when you're parking. This is a serious safety risk, especially if you're getting out of the vehicle with the engine still running.
Free Fix
Your authorized GM dealer will replace the faulty shift cable and mounting bracket with new ones, at no cost to you. You'll be notified when it's time for the repair, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles. On May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2003, through October 5, 2007, model year 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured from June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, and model year 2005-2008 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured from May 26, 2004, through September 28, 2007, and equipped with 4-speed transmissions. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 1,131,113.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the ‘PARK’ position, the transmission may not be in ‘PARK.’ If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14152.
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Critical #14V153000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The electric power steering system in your vehicle is what helps you steer at low speeds. In certain Chevrolet, Saturn, and Pontiac models, this system might suddenly stop working while you're driving, making it harder to steer.
Risk if Unfixed
If your power steering fails, you'll need to use more force to turn the wheel at low speeds, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will repair the issue for free. Depending on your vehicle, they'll replace the EPS motor, torque sensor, or EPS motor controller unit, and you'll be notified when the repair is ready. You'll get a second letter when the parts are available, and the work will be done at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. GM expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014. When parts are available, owners will be mailed a second letter to come in to have the applicable bulletin applied. Bulletin 14115 covers model year 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, 2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts. Dealers will replace the EPS motor. Bulletin 14116 covers model year 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx, 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from March 1, 2008, through June 27, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly. Bulletin 14117 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from February 1, 2008, through February 28, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly and EPS motor controller unit. Bulletin 14118 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from October 1, 2007, through January 31, 2008. Dealers will replace the EPS motor controller unit. The recall began on July 17, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. GM's number for this recall is N140115. Note: GM bulletin number 14119 will be implemented for model year 2006-2008 and early production of 2009 Chevrolet HHR (non-turbo) and model year 2003 Saturn ION to provide EPS Motor replacement for the life of the vehicle.
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Critical #11E009000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LLC
What Happened
The fuel pump in your vehicle is the part that delivers gasoline from the tank to the engine. In some cases, a faulty fuel pump can seize, stopping the fuel flow and causing the engine to stall.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump seizes, your engine could stall while you're driving, which could cause a vehicle crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty fuel pump with a new one at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
TI AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS, PART NUMBERS TU456 AND TU303, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AS AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MAY SEIZE, STOPPING THE FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE CREATING A STALLING CONDITION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE IN USE.
Original — Remedy
TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP WITH A NEW OR REWORKED FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TI AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-866-867-3759 OR LOG ON TO WWW.RECALLRESPONSE.COM.
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Moderate #14V252000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The Body Control Module in your Chevrolet, Pontiac, or Saturn is the brain of your vehicle's electrical system. It's connected to the wiring harness that sends signals to your car's systems, like the brake lights.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connection between the Body Control Module and your wiring harness gets damaged, you could experience problems with your brake lights, cruise control, or traction control. This could even disable your vehicle's ability to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your GM dealer will inspect the connection between the Body Control Module and the wiring harness, add a spacer and some special lubricant to keep it secure, and relearn the brake pedal's position – all free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.
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Moderate #09E012000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
SABERSPORT
What Happened
The combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies on your vehicle are the parts that attach to the front and rear of your car, providing light when you're driving at night. Sabersport made some of these lamps that don't meet safety standards.
Risk if Unfixed
Without the required amber side reflectors, your lamps might not shine brightly enough, making it harder for other drivers to see you. This could lead to a vehicle crash.
Free Fix
Sabersport will give you a full refund for the non-compliant lamps, and you should contact them at 1-909-598-7589 to arrange for the refund.
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Original — What Happened
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Browse by Component

STEERING
2 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall

Other CHEVROLET Malibu Years

2025
1 recall
2024
2 recalls
2023
2 recalls
2022
1 recall
2021
2 recalls
2020
1 recall
2019
1 recall
2018
6 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
9 recalls
2015
3 recalls
2014
6 recalls
2013
10 recalls
2012
3 recalls
2011
4 recalls
2010
4 recalls
2009
6 recalls
2008
5 recalls
2007
6 recalls
2006
9 recalls
2003
3 recalls
2002
4 recalls
2001
4 recalls
2000
5 recalls

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