Does the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu have suspension problems?

NHTSA has 29 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 56,650 miles.

Which Chevrolet Malibu year has the most suspension complaints?

The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has the most suspension complaints (92), compared with 29 for the 2005.

Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Chevrolet Malibu Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 29 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, 3% of all 975 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Malibu model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 56,650 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 29; 3% of 975
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 56,650 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Chevrolet Malibu suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 13, 2004, latest Dec 14, 2020.

29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2004 to Dec 2020; peak Apr 2007 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Malibu model year

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

200529 (3%)
200626 (2%)
200725 (3%)
200831 (3%)
200936 (2%)
201049 (4%)
201126 (3%)
201228 (3%)
201392 (11%)
201430 (9%)
20157 (3%)
201634 (4%)
201716 (2%)
201816 (2%)
20191 (1%)
20202 (1%)
20214 (4%)
20223 (3%)
20234 (6%)
20241 (3%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu have suspension problems?: NHTSA has 29 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 56,650 miles.
Which Chevrolet Malibu year has the most suspension complaints?: The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has the most suspension complaints (92), compared with 29 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.