2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,396miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, 7% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,396 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We bought a 2005 chevy Malibu Classic base model from a reputable dealer. Everything was working fine until my son flipped the switch on the turn signal indicator for the lights from auto to full lights at night. The dash cluster illumination went out along with the radio back lighting, HVAC back lighting, door lock and window switch lighting. The dome light stopped working. The dome light had burned wires and the plastic fixture was burned. Replaced it back to the harness. Fuses kept blowing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10584103, filed 2014-04, 117,792 miles“I have a 2005 Malibu Classic where the turn signals will stop working then all of a sudden start working again. The fuses are good, no loose wires that I can see, bulbs are good. I have read other complaints from 2000 when a recall was issued for the hazard switch. This is a issue and can result in a potential accident one day if the driver behind or around you does not see which direction you may be turning. The problem comes and goes. Any suggestions, advice, ideas?”
NHTSA complaint #10382606, filed 2011-02, 85,000 miles“I have a 2005 Malibu Classic where the turn signals will stop working then all of a sudden start working again. The fuses are good, no loose wires that I can see, bulbs appear okay. The problem comes and goes. Any suggestions, advice, ideas?”
NHTSA complaint #10267595, filed 2009-05Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10019186Feb 16, 2006Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
41 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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