2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, 2% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,500 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.
“On 4-28-06 I was backing out of my drive way and turned the steering wheel and heard a clicking and a popping noise. As I proceeded to drive getting up speed to about 45 MPH, our road has slight bumps in it, I heard the same noise. This problem has continued but is now louder, it is in the front end. I have only had the car three months as of today 6-24-06. So the first week of may '06 I took the car back to the dealership where I got it they kept the car for three days and said there is nothing wrong I drove the mechanic in my car and he heard the same noise said keep driving it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10160675, filed 2006-06, 12,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10190337Oct 1, 2017Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
41 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsFuel system
9 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 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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