Does the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic have engine problems?

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, 16% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 102,164 miles.

Which Chevrolet Malibu Classic year has the most engine complaints?

The 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic has the most engine complaints (15), compared with 15 for the 2005.

Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Engine Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, 16% of all 92 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 3 Malibu Classic model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 102,164 miles.

Engine complaints: 15; 16% of 92 complaints
All complaints this year: 92
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 102,164 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 16, 2005, latest Jan 21, 2024.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2005 to Jan 2024; peak Nov 2005 (1).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Malibu Classic model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200515 (16%)
20070 (0%)
20081 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic have engine problems?: NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, 16% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 102,164 miles.
Which Chevrolet Malibu Classic year has the most engine complaints?: The 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic has the most engine complaints (15), compared with 15 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.