2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx service brakes, hydraulic problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2005 chevy malibu mass master brake cylinder was defective and caused the brakes to wear very quickly. *mw also, the power steering failed. The consumer no longer owns the vehicle, as it was totaled in an accident. *jb”
filed Jan 28, 2015
“I have had to replace the transmission already on this car, and it still is not right. The power steering will be gone no matter the temperature, but then comes right back. The brakes are always going bad on it, I have replaced them several times within the 25k miles of owning the car. The driver…”
filed Mar 20, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Malibu Maxx years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Malibu Maxx | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 Malibu Maxx | 12 | 3% |
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.