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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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (43%)
$1000 - $2499 (29%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 7 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
| 110980 mi C $28 |
2-3 shift solenoid replacement on the 4t45-e transaxle. Car lost 3rd and 4th gear. |
| 110980 mi C $2500 |
Transmission completely failed - no gears in forward or reverse |
| 130200 mi C $50 |
passenger side axle seal leaked fixed - replaced seal and sleeve on the 4t45e |
| 113500 mi US $1400 |
R and R first to second shift solenoid and second to third shift solenoid. |
2005 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 82000 mi US $2200 |
Automatic transmission stuck in second gear. Solenoid open circuit was the trouble code. Transmission removed and rebuilt. |
2005 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Hatch
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 173000 mi | Rebuild Transmission |
| 83000 mi US $3000 |
Transmission stop going forward. Only reverse worked. Transmission was rebuilt. Could have used a transmission fluid change a few miles ago. |
| 183000 mi US $3000 |
Transmission was slipping. We decided to junk the car instead of repair it. |
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