2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic steering problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“driving the car it just shuts off which results in no power no steering and no brakes possibly an ignition switch problem.”
filed Sep 4, 2023
“I can't use power steering fluid in my car because I've been told it's electrical. I was pulling out of my apartment building and I came up to a red light up the road to turn left. I stopped at the light for a minute, as the light turned green I continued an thats when the problem occurred. I…”
filed Jun 2, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Malibu Classic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Malibu Classic | 6 | 29% |
| 2004 Malibu Classic | 24 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
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.