2005 Chevrolet Malibu Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 975 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the equipment of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, 1% of the 975 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 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.
“Driving down the nj turnpike the warning bell chimed and a message stating power steering came up. At that point my power steering failed. Once I arrived at my destination and turned the car off and on again, the power steering once again engaged. However on the return trip, with my 82 year old mother in the car the power steering once again failed. Dealer informed me that there was a failure of the power steering control module/motor assembly and electrical. Chevrolet has acknowledged a failure of the power steering in this model, this year and within the range that this VIN falls. …”
NHTSA complaint #10307265, filed 2010-02, 60,790 miles“2005 Malibu,have had both tie rod ends replaced,struts etc. Makes a loud clunking when driving at low speeds and turning. Sounds like wheels coming loose. Sound,sounds like it is coming from steering column,check engine light comes on when I fill gas tank and stays on until approx 1/2 tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10245627, filed 2008-10, 85,000 miles“Brake lights are reversed. They come on and stay on then when you brake the light go out. Safety issue for sure. This has happened 4 times about one year apart each time.”
NHTSA complaint #10349776, filed 2010-08, 70,000 miles“A/c control head failed right after warranty expired. I paid to have it replaced, and have had it replace 3 other times now. There is definitely a design flaw with this part.”
NHTSA complaint #10238593, filed 2008-08, 18,000 miles“On 3-31-06 I purchased a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu from Chevrolet dealership in loris, sc. In june 2006 I began to notice a musty smell coming from the air-conditioner. I called the dealership and took it in to be sprayed to kill the smell. At that time the dealership would not issue me paper work stating this service was done. I have also noticed rusty bolts that secure the front seat. The front seats also have stains that I have attempted on to occasions to clean myself. This car was issued GM certified used vehicle on 2-7-06. This car was purchased in 2005 as a rental in ohio. …”
NHTSA complaint #10169707, filed 2006-10Related service bulletins
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 0% |
| 2009 | 6 | 0% |
| 2008 | 10 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 13 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 1% |
| 2002 | 13 | 2% |
| 2001 | 21 | 3% |
| 2000 | 33 | 4% |
| 1999 | 29 | 4% |
| 1998 | 38 | 4% |
| 1997 | 10 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
506 complaintsElectrical system
180 complaintsExterior lighting
153 complaintsBrakes
70 complaintsFuel system
70 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
65 complaintsSeats
62 complaintsEngine
49 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsElectronic stability control
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsAir bags
25 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology