2005 Chevrolet Malibu Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 4%of 975 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, 4% of the 975 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,500 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car has electrical problems!!! Kicking off all kinds of sensor alarms I.e map,tps,maf... Just to name a few I've replaced all of them about 6 times now!!!! My car feels like it's in limp mode it keeps losing power and won't allow me to go over 20!!! It's been burning through oil and I know it's slowly going destroy my engine!! This wiring issue need fixed asap!”
NHTSA complaint #10781476, filed 2015-10, 142,000 miles“The front turning signals have not worked for 2 years I have had the head lights completely replace twice. The second time I had them replaced when the light housing of the turn signals were opened the light bulb and hook ups were melted together.”
NHTSA complaint #11102393, filed 2018-06, 106,038 miles“My vehicle stopped on the railroad tracks-the train was approximately 1 mile -or so away- the car just stopped-I then kept hitting on the gas peltal with no movement-so I took my seatbelt off and opened my door -to run away from the scene of the accident- but it was too late the train struck in front of my passenger door-I was suppose to die that night-they reached out to my family-but by the grace of god I am still alive-still live with the injuries that were sustained----”
NHTSA complaint #11020231, filed 2017-08, 78,000 miles“My 2005 Malibu is extremely hard to start. It also cuts off without warning. This is very dangerous, as well as frustrating. In cold weather, it will crank after only a few tries. In warm weather or after driving the car, it can take up to 30 minutes to crank. It spins but does not start without a major hassle. When the car finally starts, I have to hold down the gas pedal to prevent it from cutting off again. Frequently, it still cuts off when I put it into gear & I have to go through the starting process repeatedly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10875061, filed 2016-06, 150 miles“The sub carriage, and body mounts rusted and cracked , when I took it to the dealer the other side cracked when I got there, the dealer stated to me on the phone that the car separated from the car, . It did not sound right to me, all I did was drive to my mail box and heard a noise, and it was placed up and I say the bad rust, and crack under the car to the sub carriage, so I was told to go to the chevy dealer and that is what I did. I got scared, I am disabled. It has been at jack phalan chevy since 1/23/2017 in lyons. Updated 03/15/17”
NHTSA complaint #10948161, filed 2017-01, 93,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11019073May 30, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and…
- 11019072May 30, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and…
- 11014455Feb 20, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 11011782Dec 7, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads…
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- 11007743Sep 12, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 11008956Sep 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 11007208Sep 6, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 42% |
| 2024 | 9 | 20% |
| 2023 | 14 | 19% |
| 2022 | 29 | 29% |
| 2021 | 31 | 34% |
| 2020 | 46 | 23% |
| 2019 | 37 | 19% |
| 2018 | 153 | 22% |
| 2017 | 148 | 21% |
| 2016 | 177 | 21% |
| 2015 | 35 | 13% |
| 2014 | 54 | 15% |
| 2013 | 89 | 11% |
| 2012 | 62 | 7% |
| 2011 | 75 | 8% |
| 2010 | 87 | 6% |
| 2009 | 75 | 5% |
| 2008 | 52 | 5% |
| 2007 | 18 | 2% |
| 2006 | 28 | 3% |
| 2005 | 35 | 4% |
| 2004 | 21 | 2% |
| 2003 | 16 | 3% |
| 2002 | 21 | 4% |
| 2001 | 20 | 3% |
| 2000 | 17 | 2% |
| 1999 | 18 | 2% |
| 1998 | 22 | 2% |
| 1997 | 13 | 3% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsSuspension
21 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.
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