2005 Model Year

Chevrolet Malibu

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
1,392
Recalls
0
Crashes
65
Severe
160

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Steering
Dec 2025

Power steering failing. As I was driving down the road I got a power steering message and chime. No dash light came on and I lost all ability to turn...

Steering Crash
Nov 2025

The steering locked up when the brakes were pressed and the steering wheel was turned to avoid crashing with another car. The result is the crash hap...

STEERING,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 60-70 MPH, the steering wheel turned to left and to the right indep...

Brakes
Aug 2025

Brake lights malfunctioning due to faulty wiring in body control module, a prior recall 2 dealerships are currently refusing to honor; stating your re...

STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2025

POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND WATER PUMP

Steering
Jun 2025

The car has a recall for power steering the recall covers the torque sensor in the steering assembly I had the recall done about 6-8 weeks ago & now I...

Steering Crash
May 2025

The electric power steering has failed on me numerous times. From being completely locked and having to restart the car 5 times just to free it up, to...

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 2025

The EPS began sporadically and severely jerking the steering very powerfully while driving and stationary and draining the battery at an accelerated r...

Steering
Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to complete a...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 2024

The brake light stays on the whole time.

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2005 Chevrolet Malibu has 1392 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Steering. 65 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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