2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 10%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, 10% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,500 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.
“Fuel gauge fluctuation and engine lights comes on. I did not have this problem until after the last recall car is in good shape and I feel that something went wrong and they failed to tell me at the dealership. I need help.”
NHTSA complaint #10705064, filed 2015-04, 60,000 miles“My daughter was driving her car and for no reason the car just shuts off. This has happened 3 times in the last weeks. The car also on 6 occasions would not start(has brand new battery) won't turn over, my daughter has been stranded several times. After a $400. 00 fuel pump replacement , which after it was replaced the car , other cars which are just shutting off while they are being driven.this is very dangerous to lose all power while driving!. And as well there have been numerous car owners who have replaced fuel pumps, which did not solve the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10471360, filed 2012-08, 150,000 miles“Driving along, all of a sudden no power. Then I had power and then I didn't. The fuel pump went out. This car has only 58,000 miles on it. The fuel pump is in the gas tank. There is two different types of fuel pumps. One cost $263. And the other $448. Mine was the $263, but I all so had to pay $200. For installation.”
NHTSA complaint #10251781, filed 2008-12“The power steering keeps going out while I'm driving. The brakes fell when all of the brake lights come on.. When I try to pump gas the gas comes back out at me.”
NHTSA complaint #10930106, filed 2016-12Related service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 10018156Sep 1, 2005Car issues - fix it right the first time (new issues in bold). To include 2006 and 2007 models. Gm. Tech link.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
41 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsExterior lighting
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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