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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%)
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Chart based on 127 repairs.
2005 Chevrolet Malibu suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (28%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 29 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
| 57040 mi C $1100 |
Lower control arms replaced, sway bar bushings are also in need of replacement. Tires replaced |
| 82000 mi | the power steering motor was faulty and i was beyond the special coverage. yet the special coverage was issued before i purchased my vechile from a chevy dealer. in the process of having them correct the other issues related... |
2005 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 98000 mi | Power Steering failed and all lights went off on dash after dealer had performed a power steering repair. After 2000 miles repair appeared effective but it took 3 trips to get it done. Am unimpressed by the electronic steering in Malibu |
| 150000 mi US $700 |
Tie Rod's broke, clunked when i steered left. |
| 35578 mi | Replaced steering gear assembly and replaced both lower control arms and bushings |
2005 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 98500 mi US $573 |
New struts installed. |
| 72000 mi US $1500 |
steering box, struts repair and replace |
2005 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Hatch
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 33000 mi | Took to dealer for: 1. Brake shudder - Dealer turned the rear brake rotors under warranty which solved the problem. 2. Steering 'knocks' around corners and over bumps - Dealer lubed intermediate steering shaft and replaced steering column under warran |
| 66000 mi | Front end was rattling. Both lower control arms replaced because of bad ball joints. Intermediate steering shaft also replaced. All repairs performed as goodwill warranty. |
| 88800 mi | Steering column had a bad rattle - it was replaced by a service bulletin. |
| 136500 mi US $1200 |
Replaced both front structs, strut mounts, strut bearings, front and rear stabilizer busings. |
| 157000 mi US $257 |
Wheel bearing was making noise so I took it to the dealer. They replaced the rt-fry wheel bearing. |
| 164000 mi US $500 |
Replaced front struts and rear shocks. |
| 201000 mi US $2000 |
Ball joints, tie rod ends and lower control arms |
| 217000 mi US $600 |
Loose outer tie rod ends wore out front tires |
| 35000 mi | warranty repair on clunking steering box - known problem with this line - was not corrected, and dealer used the car for errands to the tune of 300 miles! |
| 118000 mi US $850 |
Steering column and motor (all electric power steering). |
| 62000 mi | "Power Steering" message appeared with chime. No apparent change in drivability. Steering shaft replaced according to GM Special Coverage Bulletin 10183 at no charge. |
| 65100 mi C $330 |
Lower left control arm/ball joint |
| 75220 mi C $750 |
Noisy front wheel bearing. Both front wheel bearings replaced at dealer suggestion. |
| 78120 mi C $320 |
Control arm, right side |
| 85140 mi C $125 |
Replacement of faulty aftermarket left lower control arm assy under warranty |
| 26000 mi | Steering tie rods replaced. Second time. |
| 33000 mi | Steering rod. Again. |
| 71000 mi | Power steering light coming on at times. After a few months, received recall notice for power steering assist loss due to electrical input signals within the steering column assembly. Repaired @ no cost to me. |
| 123000 mi US $200 |
Replaced both tie rod ends and passenger control arm. Should have been $700 but did the work myself. |
| 165000 mi US $250 |
Replaced shocks and struts first time in 165,000. Rides much better |
2005 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 122000 mi US $600 |
Replace intermediate steering shaft 8-07, problem resurfaced 1-08, states known problem, repacked and advised should consider trading in, very noticable high speed vibration, common on Malibu. |
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