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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 127 repairs.
2005 Chevrolet Malibu electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (60%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Chevrolet Malibu
Engine not specified
| 122760 mi | Total electrical failure caused by a short in the wiring connected to the vanity mirror in the driver's side sun visor. Had been replaced with a used part after original joint wore out. Car was totaled off by AutoPac. |
2005 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 130000 mi US $374 |
Remote auto start did not work because of dead electric component in hood latch assembly. Once replaced,, the auto start worked fine. |
| 90000 mi US $45 |
Failing to start about once a week, starter will run on and not start. now becoming more frequent |
| 79000 mi US $180 |
Replace AC condensor |
| 76880 mi C $150 |
Amber bulb fixture in headlight assembly started to melt and scorched the assemblies. New assemblies and led amber bulbs purchased and installed. Problem returned - headlight assembly daytime running light amber lenses caught fire. Replaced bulbs with gm 13502232 and new knock off lenses. Found GM TSB 06-08-42-004B. Also affects HHRs. |
| 223000 mi | 20 amp fuse for horn blew. Recurring problem - after a single use of the horn, the fuse would blow. Gave up and stuffed a 30 amp fuse in it; horn now works fine. Cost was nothing because I already had piles of fuses laying around. |
2005 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Hatch
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 66000 mi US $475 |
Took advantage of end of warranty and had key fobs replaced (terribly engineered, built to fail), stuck DVD is RSE, and drivers side door lock switch. Had trans fluid service, and coolant flush performed. |
| 32000 mi US $331 |
replace battery |
| 218000 mi | Cruise control Set/Resume switch quit working. Installed a switch from a salvage yard (free). |
| 173000 mi | Replaced Expansion Valve and Compressor, full system flush. |
| 185000 mi US $600 |
Alternator failed |
| 123000 mi US $30 |
Remote entry system had to be reset |
| 123000 mi | Rear driver power window failed |
| 50000 mi US $27 |
3 Remote Keyless entry keys continually failed; had received 1 new months ago but that one failed also; finally got them reprogrammed again when Also had car taken in for rear blinker bulb burned out & incorrectly self-installed. |
| 76560 mi C $20 |
Replaced broken selector rocker switch on electric side view mirror switch, owner repair |
| 81000 mi US $61 |
Battery terminal getting loose |
| 99000 mi US $500 |
Hater has no heat, blower fan broken |
| 60000 mi US $16 |
Replace remote fob from Ebay and dealer programmed for free. |
| 75000 mi US $40 |
Replaced turn signal bulb |
| 151280 mi | recharge |
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