2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx suspension problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2005 malibu maxx hatchback / v6 / at 30,000 miles on odometer steering problems intermittent for a month, mechanic could find no code when I took it to him and he drove to confirm with power steering having failed - dealer knew right away and replaced the entire steering column although no failed…”
filed Apr 28, 2010
“Ball joint worn out in vehicle at little over 50k miles--had to replace lower ball joint and control arm. Very light and small in size for such a powerful v6 fwd---I suspect not heavy enough for this vehicle--have found many others with same problem. Lucky that as a former service mgr. I recognized…”
filed Feb 17, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Malibu Maxx years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Malibu Maxx | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 Malibu Maxx | 7 | 2% |
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.