2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Consumer Discussions

Chevy Malibu Maxx

Re: 2005 chevy malibu maxx lt [CoachMalibu]

Written by: pao on Jan 12, 2009 06:47 AM

beleive you can get an aftermarket kit to attach the IPOD.....not much else on the aftermarket side.....havent found any exhaust....HIDs are useless in the OEM light assemblies...better swtiching to a differnt bulb then converting to HID.....Tint...not a problem the issue with the OEM radio is the DIC is integrated into the radio display.... check here ... Read More...

Re: 2005 chevy malibu maxx lt [CoachMalibu]

Written by: kiltman on Jan 11, 2009 07:22 PM

In the past I have used a mini stereo jack to RCA cable in my DVD player in the back. Or a FM transceiver. Can't really just replace the stereo's in these cars. Read More...

2005 chevy malibu maxx lt

Written by: CoachMalibu on Jan 11, 2009 07:06 PM

hey all... just bought, drove about 20miles in 3 days...i love it. blk,fully load interior... 15k miles clean,clean,clean... beige leather. looking to add on hid lights, tints, exhaust... but most of all i need an ipod connection to work with the factory radio...any help??? Read More...

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Steering/Suspension Questions

Re: 2005 Chevy Malibu...not MAXX [ba32347]

Written by: pkd01bran on Nov 27, 2008 10:36 PM

(A) You could read all these postings and then try calling the 1-800-CHEVROLET number and try to negotiate for some extended warranty coverage of the steering troubles. (B) Mine has the start trouble, too; as far as I know, the occasional starting motor "running on" does no harm, so I just think of it as an occasional annoyance. (C) If the only steering/suspension ... Read More...

Re: 2005 Chevy Malibu...not MAXX [ba32347]

Written by: pao on Nov 24, 2008 04:57 PM

they seemed to have fixed all the problems with the new designed 08 Malibu from what Im seeing....the steering problem seemed to do away in the 06 MY car..but believe they went away from the electronic steering then.....suspension was better as well by then.....good luck Read More...

Re: 2005 Chevy Malibu...not MAXX [pao]

Written by: ba32347 on Nov 24, 2008 03:34 PM

thanks for the info you sent hope mine last for 6 yrs lol until it paid for...looks like cheve would do something about the problems since alot of people have it. thanks again Read More...

Re: 2005 Chevy Malibu...not MAXX [ba32347]

Written by: pao on Nov 24, 2008 06:23 AM

doubt you will have anything covered under warranty...the problems you mentioned are common to the 04-07 MY Malibus.....the electronic steering was an issue...man examples of replaced columns..the popping sound was probably corrected with proper lubrication........the starting issue is common too....mine does the same thing....no fix....I use my ... Read More...

2005 Chevy Malibu...not MAXX

Written by: ba32347 on Nov 23, 2008 06:11 PM

I bought mine used a month ago. I have had it 2 weeks the dealer has had it 2 weeks... The car has 27300 miles on it, was suppose to of been a leased car, by previous owner.. my problems not fixed yet... while driving 55 alarm went off and car stopped running. 2nd time..while turning a corner alarm goes off car stopped and started going again. when turning key it seems ... Read More...

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Electrical/Lighting

Re: Door locks and alarm malfunction [kevin67]

Written by: spiffshine on Oct 24, 2008 01:02 PM

I am having the exact same problem with my '05 model ... and more. I have a 2005 Chevy Malibu Maxx LT (87,000 miles) with what appears to be a ghost! My power door locks "go crazy" by locking and unlocking themselves continuously. This happens while driving, parked, and even with the car completely shut off. I have often locked the car at night, and come out in the morning ... Read More...

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Steering/Suspension Questions

Steering problems

Written by: denisceopm on Jul 20, 2008 07:39 PM

People, you have no ideal how far the GM steering problems go. There are some real mechanical issues. I have a 2005 malibu maxx ls with the 3,5 lt. Let me share the many parts replaced. 1. upper control arms, 4 racks, 4 sets of outer tie rods, 3 steering wheel control modules, 3 steering wheel column. 7 times my local chevy dealer had to hook up a steering module scanner ... Read More...