2005 Chevrolet Malibu latches/locks/linkages problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the keys provided at the time of purchasing the vehicle did not open the doors and the trunk manually. The contact took the keys to a locksmith who stated that the keys did not match the door locks and the trunk lock. The vehicle…”
filed Dec 11, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle, the brake lights intermittently failed to illuminate when depressing the brake pedal. Also, the front driver side window failed to operate and would not roll down and the rear passenger door could not be unlocked from inside…”
filed Oct 5, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Malibu | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Malibu | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Malibu | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Malibu | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Malibu | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Malibu | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 Malibu | 17 | 1% |
| 2009 Malibu | 56 | 4% |
| 2008 Malibu | 71 | 7% |
| 2007 Malibu | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 Malibu | 3 | 0% |
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.