2005 Chevrolet Malibu Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 975 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the tires of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, 1% of the 975 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,100 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.
“Failure was a sidewall blowout. Cause was a slight curb strike. This 2005 Chevrolet Malibu has 1200 miles. This is the second tire failure, the first one happened at 850 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10102815, filed 2004-12, 1,200 miles“I have a Chevrolet Malibu 2005, the sidewalls of the tires are cracking and I need to replace them. I have only had my vehicle for a year and a half. I have always kept up my services and tire rotations. I have another vehicle 2005 with different tires and never had any problems. My front passenger tire blew out due to the sidewall cracking. I now have to replace all four tires. Due to this problem. I shouldn't have to pay for them, they should be replaced at manufacturer's expense due to all the damages I have recently read up on this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10187971, filed 2007-04“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the air bag, check engine, and tire pressure warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10693473, filed 2015-03, 93,000 miles“2005 Chevrolet Malibu recall customer states that the rack and pinion was replaced and it should have been covered under the bumper to bumper warranty**cc the consumer stated the second gear was slow to engage, there was a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle and the brakes made a noise when they were applied. The dealer cleaned the front brakes and applied treatment to them. The consumer was informed the tires were cupped.”
NHTSA complaint #10199183, filed 2007-08“2005 Chevrolet Malibu, right rear tire blew out. The driver lost control of the vehicle and hit a median wall. Ohio traffic report # 10-0677-90. Updated 04/14/10”
NHTSA complaint #10321999, filed 2010-03Related service bulletins
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- 10208971Feb 3, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10213757Jan 4, 2022This service bulletin provides information for accurate tire pressures that ensure the safe handling and appropriate ride characteristics of GM cars and trucks.
- 10184105Nov 11, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10169356Nov 12, 2019This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface aluminum wheel bead seats for vehicles that have the condition of Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 11 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 7 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 0% |
| 2008 | 8 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 5 | 0% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 10 | 2% |
| 2001 | 15 | 2% |
| 2000 | 33 | 4% |
| 1999 | 75 | 10% |
| 1998 | 58 | 6% |
| 1997 | 17 | 4% |
| 1980 | 1 | 20% |
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