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2005 Chevrolet Malibu Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Chevrolet Malibu has 9 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu

Steering
710
Electrical
173
Lights
127
Seats
92
Brakes
51
Other
49
Powertrain
42
Engine
38
Fuel System
31
Airbags
26
Speed Control
11
Suspension
10
Structure
9
Latches & Locks
8
Visibility
7
Seat Belts
4
Tires
4

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

5

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 10, 2017STRUCTUREVIN# 4TH DIGIT Z, CLOTH, 6-WAY, W/AIR BAG, DRIVER-SIDE, BUCKET SEAT BEGAN TO ROCK WHILE MAKING CORNE...
Oct 6, 2014STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR BECAME INOPERA...
Jun 25, 2011STRUCTUREREAR HATCH BACK HINGE HAS POPPED OFF IT'S PIVOT RESULTING IN THE HATCH BACK SLAMMING DOWN AND GLASS ...
Mar 22, 2011STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTHE CAR HAS A CONSOLE. THERE ARE ACCESS PANELS ON EITHER SIDE. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, I HAT ...
Nov 22, 2010STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REMOVING SOMETHING FROM ...
May 3, 2010STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKESTHE CAR IS A WRECK. *TR
Feb 10, 2009STRUCTURETL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE HOOD ON THE CONTACT'S VEHICL...
Aug 1, 2005STRUCTURETHE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER PANEL OF MY CHEVROLET 2005 MALIBU IS NOT READABLE WHENEVER SUNLIGHT IS...
Jul 30, 2005STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. DOOR STOP MECHANISM DOES NOT WORK. DOORS SWING CLOSED WITH LITTLE OR NO RESIS...

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