Body problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu

Ten problems related to body have been reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2005 Malibu.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 09/24/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while working on the vehicle it was noticed that the fuel tank strap rusted and detached from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 123,709.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2017

VIN# 4th digit z, cloth, 6-way, w/air bag, driver-side, bucket seat began to rock while making corners and stop/starts, and sank to my right. Dealer's new rep says broken frame. I say I've never weighed over 140 lbs, what about that? says, welds fail. Dealer quotes $1300 to fix "support bar broken in half. Dealter will not install 2nd hand bucket seat, because will not/can not guarantee. Bucket is not currently fixed. I am researching options.

3 Body problem

Failure Date: 10/06/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated the driver side door became inoperable and failed to open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,500. Pam.

4 Body problem

Failure Date: 09/22/2014

I got an important safety recall message in the mail. So I need to make an appointment and I want to do it online. The reason for being recalled should be in your records.

5 Body problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2013

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering shaft was worn and the joints were corroded. The contact also mentioned that when making turns at low speeds, an abnormal noise was heard from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the steering shaft would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 49,000.

6 Body problem

Failure Date: 06/25/2011

Rear hatch back hinge has poped off it's pivit resulting in the hatch back slamming down and glass shatering.

7 Body problem

Failure Date: 03/22/2011

The car has a console. There are access panels on either side. While driving down the road, I hat a pot hole, and the drivers side panel came off and dropped between the accelerator pedle, and the side of the hump holding the accelerator down. I was forced to put the car in nuteral and get to the side of the road where I was able to remove the panel. When I inspected the panel, I found it is held in place by a 1" square of velcrow. I will be reinstalling the panel, and inserting a screw through the velcrow mount. This could have been a serieous inceident!.

8 Body problem

Failure Date: 11/22/2010

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while removing something from the trunk, the truck door fell down and struck him in the head. The contact suffered a concussion as a result. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 4,366.

9 Body problem

Failure Date: 05/03/2010

The car is a wreck.

10 Body problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2009

A bolt fell out of the left front fender. The front right turn signal does not work as the holder does not make electrical contact with the bulb. A dangerous situation. The remote keys no longer work. The electrical seat control does not operate properly. This car has so many problems that I will never buy another gm product.


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