Four problems related to brake electric antilock 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.
While driving after a recent episode of rain, I tried to come to a stop at a red light. I was driving down hill at approximately 20 mph when I stepped on the brake. As soon as I stepped on the brake, I began sliding at a diagonal to the direction of the street. I tried to compensate because I was approaching oncoming traffic and then began to slide the opposite direction, but still diagonal to the street on which I was traveling. I again tried to gain control of the car and almost turned perpendicular. I was finally able to gain control of my car, after going through a red light and almost sliding into head on traffic. All 4 of my tires must have been locked up to slide on a damp surface without regaining traction until an excessive amount of maneuvering was done. This incident could have resulted in death. I am in the process of finding out what I can do to have this problem investigated so that my life, or my son's life, is not put into danger again.
When lightly applying pressure to brakes on freeway, traveling at approximately 60 mph, the tires completely locked up and the car pulled uncontrollably to the left, causing the car to fish tail and slide sideways down the freeway. Vehicle suffered damage to the front end when colliding with the cement median. I will never feel safe getting into this vehicle and getting behind the wheel again. According to the Chevrolet dealer there is "nothing wrong" with the vehicle and all systems are working "as designed".
Upon trying to brake, the brakes did not work. Pressed harder on the brakes and the brakes locked causing my 2005 Malibu to skid uncontrollably into the vehicle in front of me. Started braking approximately 40 - 50 feet from stopped vehicle. Was traveling approximately 40 mph with dry road conditions. Have had several other occasions of skidding when brakes were applied since the 9/23 incident.
While driving 68 mph and had applied the brakes, the steering wheel was hard to control; veered to the right and vehicle rolled over into a ditch. Rental vehicle from enterprise contract #113732.