Electrical complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Classic. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition switch and the vehicle stalled on several occasions. The contact stated that while traveling on a major highway at approximately 50 MPH, the power steering failed and the vehicle stalled. The contact lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle traveled off the roadway and rolled over three times. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact, the front passenger and a second passenger became trapped in the vehicle. The police arrived and had to remove all three of the passengers from the vehicle which was turned over on the front passengers side. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries to the head, the right arm rotator cup, and a bruised breast area. …
Theft system activated and the vehicle cut off while driving causing a serious safety concern, this has happened numerous times, GM recalled this vehicle under recall number 14350, all the dealership did was apply small two small key rings, this did nothing to alleviate the problem, when I called GM to complain that the ignition switch is the problem and they should be replaced at no cost to the owner, they said that there is no recall for this problem even though this appears to be the exact fix for this problem, I paid my mechanic to replace the ignition switch, I would like to be reimbursed by GM. Thank you.
Anti theft system keeps on coming on and will not let your car start !!! They even replaced the key holes with fillers in it. You have to turn the key and wait 15 to 20 min. Before it will start or sometime it will not work!!!! How do you explain that and that still does not fix the ignition switch it is a big problem because now the car will not start I have called GM before and they say there is no recall. Well if you look at this web site to see all the complaints in these cars for the ignition problems that should be fixed and they will not do anything about it !!!!! I guess they will have to wait for someone to gets killed again to do something about !!! They already had a big law suite I guess they will have to deal with another one if this keeps on happening when people drive and it just conks out on us and there is a bunch of accidents !!!! …
I own a 2004 Chevrolet malibu Classic. For the past year or more I've been having problems starting my car and the only resolution is to wait 10min. With the ignition in the on position until the theft system light goes off. I figured this out by reading the owners manual but I feel sorry for the many folks who spent hundreds of dollars before doing so. It was only happening every couple of months and has progressed to happening 1-2 times a day. The theft light will now even come on at times while driving. I'm just afraid the car might shut off while driving and cause an accident. The GM dealer says it's probably the ignition cylinder or the body control module that need replaced. From what I've read on the internet forums that has not fixed the problem. …
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Classic years have electrical problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2004 (28) and 2005 (25) model years. Electrical complaints make up 70% of all complaints for the 2004.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Classic electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for any Chevrolet Classic model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Classic electrical problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 87,000 miles; 10% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the ignition › switch (3 mentions), followed by the ignition › anti-theft › control module (2).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.