| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2005 Chevrolet Malibu repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 127 repairs.
2005 Chevrolet Malibu other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (55%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 37820 mi C $10 |
seafoamed the engine: 1/3 in the tank, 1/3 in the crankcase and a 1/3 up the vacuum line. |
2005 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Hatch
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 110000 mi US $125 |
Rear Wiper Arm broke and fell off. |
| 48600 mi US $240 |
Driver seat bracket broken, find a shop to weld the seat frame back together |
| 60000 mi US $475 |
Change front wheel bearing |
| 174000 mi US $200 |
Seat base weldment broke apart. Was welded back. Broke again a month later. |
| 177000 mi US $100 |
Rear window motor clip failed. |
| 104000 mi US $40 |
Driver's seat collapsed on one side. Seat bottom was very loose. Power seat moved seat but made straining noises. Removed driver's seat found broken weld on the seat frame. Took seat to a muffler shop where the weld was re-done. Good as new. |
| 96200 mi US $40 |
reclining lever for back seat failed and could not raise seat back from flat position |
| 99000 mi US $233 |
whindshield replaced due to shattered lower right corner |
| 26000 mi | Rear hatch struts failed. Both replaced. |
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