2005 Chevrolet Malibu
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 173 on record.
2005 Chevrolet Malibu at a glance
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2005 Chevrolet Malibu recalls 6
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicle…
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim le…
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. GM expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014. When parts are available, owners will be mailed a second letter to come in to have the applicable bulletin applied. Bulletin …
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles. On May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2003, through October 5, 2007, model year 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured from June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007,…
Fix: GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14152.
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, and 2007-2009 Saturn Aura vehicles. The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a prema…
Fix: Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492.
TI AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS, PART NUMBERS TU456 AND TU303, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AS AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MAY SEIZE, STOPPING THE FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE CREATING A STALLING CONDITION.
Fix: TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP WITH A NEW OR REWORKED FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TI AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-866-867-3759 OR LOG ON TO WWW.RECALLRESPONSE.COM.
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Fix: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2005 Chevrolet Malibu common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 1,393 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2005 Chevrolet Malibu safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu w/SAB 4-DR.. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2005 Chevrolet Malibu MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($2,634) with the same model 5 model-years older ($984), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2005 Chevrolet Malibu trims & engines on record
2005 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles on record
2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G1ZT54805F302364
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Base1G1ZS52F55F232915
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Base1G1ZS52F45F152859
2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G1ZT528X5F282692
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Base1G1ZS52F85F285849
2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G1ZT54815F241090
2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G1ZT52805F233713
2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G1ZT52875F252971
2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G1ZT54845F269207
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Base1G1ZS52F45F322301
2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G1ZT52805F144675
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Base1G1ZS52F05F336017
2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G1ZT54885F288715
2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G1ZT54895F242939
2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G1ZT52835F228084
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Base1G1ZS52FX5F246521
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Base1G1ZS52F85F335018
2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G1ZT52835F303771
2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G1ZT54885F168753
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Base1G1ZS52F05F116604
2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G1ZT52825F331447
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Base1G1ZS52F05F188550
2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G1ZT54885F134893
2005 Chevrolet Malibu LT1G1ZU54855F306794
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2005 Chevrolet Malibu — frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?
Based on 1,393 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are steering, electrical system, traction control system.
What is the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu crash-test ratings of frontal 5★, side 5★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).
What gas mileage does the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu at about 24 mpg combined (21 city / 31 highway).
How much is a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu worth?
Comparable 2005 Chevrolet Malibu listings run roughly $1,100–$4,600, typically around $2,634 (from 171 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.