One problem related to brake disc pads has 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.
When the car was new, it shook when the brakes were applied. The car was taken to the dealer and they corrected the problem by smoothing the brake pads. A few months ago, the car began to shake when the brakes were applied at speeds above 35 mph. This problem has gradually become worse and the car now shakes excessively when the brakes are applied at speeds at or above 55 mph, making driving in anything but a straight line impossible. Stopping distance has also substantially increased. I no longer consider the car safe for use at speeds above 55 mph.