Does the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic have steering problems?

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, 22% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 92,000 miles.

Which Chevrolet Malibu Classic year has the most steering complaints?

The 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic has the most steering complaints (20), compared with 20 for the 2005.

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

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

2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Steering Problems

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, 22% of all 92 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 3 Malibu Classic model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 92,000 miles.

Steering complaints: 20; 22% of 92 complaints
All complaints this year: 92
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 92,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 26, 2009, latest Sep 4, 2023.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2009 to Sep 2023; peak Jun 2009 (1).

Steering recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Malibu Classic model year

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

200520 (22%)
20078 (53%)
20086 (29%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic have steering problems?: NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, 22% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 92,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Malibu Classic year has the most steering complaints?: The 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic has the most steering complaints (20), compared with 20 for the 2005.
Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.