2005 Chevrolet Malibu fuel/propulsion system problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This problem has occurred many times and I have taken to the internet to find out what I could to try to remedy it myself as I don't have endless disposable income to have someone else fix it. I have not had it seen by a professional, only consulted with a manager of a gm dealership repairs…”
filed Jul 10, 2023
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle loss power steering assist. An audible chime was heard during the failure. The vehicle was stopped, and the power steering assist returned independently. Additionally, the check…”
filed Apr 30, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Malibu | 2 | 6% |
| 2023 Malibu | 6 | 11% |
| 2022 Malibu | 6 | 7% |
| 2021 Malibu | 8 | 10% |
| 2020 Malibu | 14 | 7% |
| 2019 Malibu | 17 | 9% |
| 2018 Malibu | 84 | 12% |
| 2017 Malibu | 56 | 8% |
| 2016 Malibu | 50 | 6% |
| 2015 Malibu | 18 | 7% |
| 2014 Malibu | 24 | 7% |
| 2013 Malibu | 32 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
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.