2005 Chevrolet Malibu problems by component
975 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering → | 506 | 52% | 94,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 180 | 18% | 107,019 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 153 | 16% | 79,500 mi |
| Power Train → | 65 | 7% | 94,052 mi |
| Seats → | 62 | 6% | 89,000 mi |
| Engine → | 49 | 5% | 108,511 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 43 | 4% | 112,300 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 37 | 4% | 78,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 32 | 3% | 120,500 mi |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) → | 30 | 3% | 170,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 27 | 3% | 150,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 26 | 3% | 45,646 mi |
| Air Bags → | 25 | 3% | 121,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 21 | 2% | 50,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 17 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 14 | 1% | — |
| Structure → | 12 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 9 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 5 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.