general problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu

Six problems related to suspension 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 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 11/28/2020

My 2005 Malibu stirring wheel ; my my 2005 Malibu maxx LS v6, stirring wheel locked up when I was getting on the interstate interstate, cruise control dosent work, and when im driving sometimes when I get up to a ceartain speed car shakes bad and it shakes when I use brakes. My stirring wheel makes noises sometimes and feel like its gonna brake sometimes. When I go over speed bumps car squeaks like front tire is gonna come off, electrical problems can get radiator fans to come on have to cut ac on in order for fans to work ac been stop working horn don't work I thought sunroof came up and most of time trunk wont open and when it does open it wont close. I'm scared to drive because of my stirring wheel locked up 4 times on me already about drive but I have to drive for my business to make delivers.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2018

I've had my car for almost three years. I've had multiple issues with it and the local dealership whiteheads Chevrolet where I had my recalls fixed is by far the worst dealership anyone could take their car too. I took them my car and they were going to fix the recalls the steering shaft inadequate support of u joint transmission shift cable steering loss of electric power steering they had my car for a couple days but when I got it back it seemed like nothing was fixed I took it back 3 different times for the same recalls the last time I picked up my car the airbag light came on all of a sudden I called them and told them about it they said to bring it in so I did they had it for another day I went back got it and drove straight home later that day I needed to go get my daughter some diapers I got in the car started it and the airbag light was on again I called the dealership told them what was going on the guy told me there was nothing they could do about it. I got upset called the main Chevrolet company made a complaint nothing was resolved. Well recently I was driving down the road with my infant and toddler in the car going 35mph and all of a sudden my steering wheel felt like it locked up took it to them asked them to look at the recalls again and they refused they said once the recall has been closed there was nothing they could do. So I have rarely been driving my car it did the same thing on 07/22/18 the steering was gone my car was still running no indicator lights came on I stopped put it in lark turned it off waited 10 mins started it and had no power steering I tried to drive it home and it would not accelerate. I didn't drive it for a couple days until yesterday and now the car shakes very badly like a (death wobble) no matter what speed and all of a sudden it feels like the whole front end is going to come right out from under the car. I can'tpaytofixit.

3 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2016

I currently have several mechanical issues with my 2005 chevy Malibu as described in the NHTSA and manufacturer's recall numbers: NHTSA #09e012000; NHTSA #14v224000; NHTSA #11e009000; 10032206; 10019020; 10030685; and 10059101. The problems with the vehicle exist whether the car is stationary or in motion, however, they are most noticeable when driving.

4 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2014

When I turn the steering wheel right or left I hear a knocking sound and steering loose.

5 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2011

At 45000 miles I noticed a popping noise in the front end (passenger side) when I made a left turn. I took it into my mechnic and he said the cv shaft was going out, but it would take awhile before it did. It didnt get worse for awhile, now at 62000, the front end has a horrible shaking, pulls to the right side, pops all the time and the tire on that side makes a weird flapping noise, it almost feels like the tire itself is out of round or something, and it is wearing smooth on the inside of the tire. I have been doing some research and it seems other Malibu owners are having the exact same problems, is this a safety issue that needs to be under recall? is gm aware of this issue?.

6 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 04/28/2006

On 4-28-06 I was backing out of my drive way and turned the steering wheel and heard a clicking and a popping noise. As I proceeded to drive getting up speed to about 45 mph, our road has slight bumps in it, I heard the same noise. This problem has continued but is now louder, it is in the front end. I have only had the car three months as of today 6-24-06. So the first week of may '06 I took the car back to the dealership where I got it they kept the car for three days and said there is nothing wrong I drove the mechanic in my car and he heard the same noise said keep driving it. I am a mechanic myself and know something is wrong I thought cv joints so I left. So I called the Chevrolet dealer in my town and ask if they would look at it and they have and said they didn't think anything major was going on and one mechanic said he thought it was a steering problem and he would have to take the steering wheel out and grease something, but they will look to ease my mind. Now yesterday I ran into a man who bought a '05 for his wife and I ask if he has had problems with his car clicking and popping in the front end and he said yes and took his to the same places I have and told him the same thing and if I find any thing wrong out to let him know and he will also complain. I don't feel safe at all and especially with my family in there also.


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