NHTSA lists 92 complaints for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, 6 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 3 complaints mention an injury, with 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC.
At a glance
Complaints
92
With crash
6
With fire
1
With injury (complaints)
3
Injuries
5
Deaths
0
Recalls
1
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
5,877,718
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
129
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
Where the complaints are
Top systems
System
Complaints
Share of this vehicle's complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
41
44.6%
STEERING
20
21.7%
ENGINE
8
8.7%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
6
6.5%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6
6.5%
AIR BAGS
5
5.4%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
5
5.4%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4
4.3%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4
4.3%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
4
4.3%
Top subsystems
System
Subsystem
Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IGNITION
9
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
EQUIPMENT
APPLIANCE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
DELIVERY
1
SUSPENSION
FRONT
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1
VISIBILITY
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
1
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Defect: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Mont (excerpt)
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
129 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
EQUIPMENT
39
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
33
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
22
POWER TRAIN
15
ENGINE
10
WHEELS
10
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
9
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
7
11020816
Date: 2025-07-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
11019072
Date: 2025-05-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
11019073
Date: 2025-05-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
11019074
Date: 2025-05-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
11008956
Date: 2024-09-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
11007208
Date: 2024-09-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician s
11006621
Date: 2024-08-26. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is com
11007091
Date: 2024-08-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
11006421
Date: 2024-07-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions durin
11004761
Date: 2024-06-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
Notes on this record
Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.