2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,514miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, 2% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,514 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.
“I put down the back windows and now they won't go back up. I have an '05 malibu and rarely use the windows. The motor should not have went (if that is in fact the problem). I will not be able to put my infant in the car in the winter if this problem isn't fixed?”
NHTSA complaint #10245614, filed 2008-10, 55,000 miles“My windshield wipers will work sometimes and not others, I replaced the fuse. In the rain wipers will be working fine, then quit all of a sudden. My mechanic could find nothing wrong. If you do not take the fuse out now, the wipers will stay on constantly. If you want to use them now you have to put the fuse back in to make them work. You have to hope you can pull over safely once the rain starts. I am constantly using rain x when it looks like rain. This is the 2nd electrical problem I have had with my 2005 chevy malibu.”
NHTSA complaint #10237709, filed 2008-08, 58,029 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10083512Apr 5, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or…
- 10078604Apr 5, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or…
- 10247063Nov 1, 2014A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
- 10084683Oct 15, 2012This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding…
- 10018156Sep 1, 2005Car issues - fix it right the first time (new issues in bold). To include 2006 and 2007 models. Gm. Tech link.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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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