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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%)
Chart based on 127 repairs.
2005 Chevrolet Malibu engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (2%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 41 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
| 82000 mi | thermostat replaced |
2005 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 62500 mi C $250 |
Stalling after a minute. ECM replaced with used one. Paid for 2 hrs. to reprogram. ( used one cost me $50.00) |
| 234000 mi US $150 |
Injection system cleaned because car had gotten hard to start. |
| 82700 mi US $35 |
water pump leaking replace water pump |
| 104000 mi | Had to replace the throttle body |
| 223000 mi US $46 |
Old coolant hose developed a pin-sized hole which caused a loss of coolant. Because of weather, finding the leaking part took most of the time; replacing the hose only took a few minutes. The hose itself was $4.39, and some new hose clamps to replace ones that broke in the process of replacing it cost $2.99. The rest of the cost was new coolant to replace that which leaked. |
| 172000 mi US $1200 |
Engine light. Needed EGR valve repair |
| 61380 mi C $45 |
replaced faulty evap canister purge valve |
| 97920 mi | The mass air flow sensor needed cleaning with some contact cleaner |
| 101060 mi C $60 |
Replaced upstream oxygen sensors with new Bosch stuff at 150K and replaced serpentine belt with Gates micro groove |
| 104160 mi C $100 |
Replaced both upstream oxygen sensors and the mass air flow sensor - mileage improve a LOT |
| 111780 mi C $10 |
Needed to clean the pcv line with seafoam to correct a cold idle hunting issue. |
| 138880 mi C $80 |
Replaced spark plugs and wires |
2005 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 49000 mi US $260 |
Engine lite Code P0449, replaced Evap Canister Vent Valve Solenoid |
| 53000 mi US $80 |
Car turns over but would not start. Fuel pump not engaged. Towed to shop where they were unable to duplicate problem. Same recurring problem, 6 times over last 2 years. Fuel pump and relay switch replaced 2 times. Runs fine then, refuses to start. HEL |
| 59000 mi US $20 |
Same recurring problem.Bought another fuel pump relay switch and installed it myself.Running ok for the moment.Until the next time.. |
| 60000 mi | Car periodically will not start. Occasionally will stall out. Repair shop reviewed dealer repairs and declined to attempt a fix. Thinking of making a flower pot out of it. Upset, dissappointed, and beside myself. |
| 62000 mi | Repair shop tracked down problem, tightened all connections and fixed the problem. |
| 72000 mi US $81 |
motor shift causing vibration |
| 84000 mi US $88 |
Car ran really bad. Shop reflashed computer. Car runs OK. |
2005 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Hatch
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 110000 mi US $125 |
Full exhaust from downpipe back Leak in Vapor Recovery System caused Engine Light and error message. Replaced valve. |
| 120000 mi | Error code: Temperature too low. Replace Thermostat. Fixed Problem |
| 120000 mi US $470 |
Front flex joint in exhaust pipe failed. Was informed by shop that 18 month old the rear exhaust had also "rusted out" and entire system would be $1000. I negotiated and they got the rear covered under warranty so only $470 for front part. |
| 162600 mi | Oil leaking slowly from oil pan. Source has yet to be identified and repaired. |
| 174000 mi US $200 |
Slow Oil leak from engine seal. |
| 68000 mi US $90 |
Replaced oil pressure sensor, idiot light was coming on, but oil level and pressure were fine. |
| 127000 mi US $1700 |
Rear Main Oil leak and Oil Pan leak. Replaced both and tune up performed. |
| 66000 mi | Exhaust leak by resonator. Replaced free of charge per bulletin. |
| 192000 mi US $125 |
Replace rusted exhaust flex pipe. |
| 219000 mi US $125 |
Flex pipe on exhaust had rusted through. |
| 108100 mi US $40 |
Check engine light, code was 'temperature error'. Changed anti-freeze, cleared code, and check engine is gone for now. Car ran fine as usual. This might indicate thermostat dying soon. |
| 35500 mi | Visors fall down - Replaced under warranty Steering Gear knocks Check gas cap warning when gas cap is on - Warranty Fuel gauge only reaches 7/8 full Gas cap was replaced on first trip but the computer needed to be reset on a second trip. Fuel gauge i |
| 36500 mi | The visors and steering knocks resolved without incident under warranty. Gas cap replaced The fuel tank was replace after the cluster and fuel level sender units were replaced. The tank was apparently warped but the mechanic did not see the problem or |
| 130000 mi US $15 |
Replaced oil filter extension gasket. This was allowing an oil leak over the oil filter |
| 65100 mi C $4910 |
Catalytic converter replaced under warranty, but this did not fix the original noise symptom EGR flex pipe and valve replaced |
| 75420 mi C $292 |
Evap vent valve fault, engine light on |
| 86800 mi C $205 |
check engine light for large evap leak = cracked purge canister solenoid |
| 94860 mi C $286 |
Exhaust system, resonator replaced |
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