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Body and structurePart report

2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 92 total for the year
Median mileage
35,042miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, 1% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,042 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“The consumer stated the engine stalled without prior warning. When this occurred there was a loss of all power and no warning lights illuminated. The consumer was driving around a sharp curve when the engine stalled and lost control of the vehicle. Although there was a crash, there were no injuries or damage to the vehicle. The police were not contacted. The vehicle was seen by a dealer, but the service department was unable to duplicate the problem. In addition to the stalling problem, the trunk lid leaked allowing rain to enter the trunk compartment. …”

NHTSA complaint #10147938, filed 2006-01, 35,042 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200815%
200511%
200411%
200019%

Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Electrical system
41 complaints
Steering
20 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Electronic stability control
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Other or unknown
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology