2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx electrical system problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the anti-theft warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 165,000.”
filed Sep 20, 2019
“Takata recall I was driving on route 19 just before the maple fork exit the light was red and I began to slow down. All of a sudden the brakes and steering would not work and the car hit the rear end of the car in front of me. Causing major damages to the front of my car. The other car was not…”
filed Dec 16, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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Electrical System problems in other Malibu Maxx years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Malibu Maxx | 7 | 16% |
| 2006 Malibu Maxx | 28 | 10% |
| 2004 Malibu Maxx | 37 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.