Used 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used Malibu for sale
decent used car
David C., 08/08/2009
2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Bought it used for my teenage daughter last year and it's been good basic transportation for her. It has plenty of pep to get out into traffic (but not too much for a teenager!) and gets pretty good mileage if driven conservatively. However, it suffers from typical mediocre GM quality/design problems : sometimes the A/C doesn't work, sometimes the info display (radio, clock, mileage, etc.) goes black, cheap plastic parts are breaking, brake pads needed replacing, one strut is going bad, CDs get stuck in the CD player, etc. Pretty much what I'd expect from a 4- year old GM.
problems w/ engine only 71000 miles
asdfg123, 07/31/2009
2005 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
20 of 25 people found this review helpful
I did not have problems within the first 3 years of purchasing the vehicle..Then one day the vehicle starting making a clicking noise...They say the >>cam--??-- valve>>> went in the engine. Jasper is saying that in 2005 the engines were made differently and now they are breaking down around 70000 miles....so they want you to buy a new engine.....There is no recall even though they knew it would be a problem in the future....Not everyone can afford a new engine when on a limited budget....if these manufactures knew there was a problem why no recall......
Never again!
J.W., 07/20/2006
2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I hate this car! Have had just over a year. Has been to the dealer 4 times since April 2005 when purchased new. Car fails to start at times. Dealer doesnt know why! Not acceptable when a small child is involved here. This is a chronic issue. Noisy right front. Again, no dealer help on this. Gauges suddenly shut off! Back to the dealer for this issue. No help that time either!! Now power steering comes and goes as if possessed! Safety issue! Was at dealer again ....and again no help!!!
Good beginner car!
Hailee M, 06/07/2019
2005 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought my Malibu with 107,000 miles from the dealer and have yet to have any major problems with it. I have replaced a rotor in my front driver wheel twice but the first time was only due to a faulty part. I have driven it for 5 hours to ND and toured on one tank of gas so my highway mileage is great. I was thoroughly impressed with it's winter driving ability. My mom's 2016 Malibu gets stuck in the smallest amount of snow where my 05 was able to plow through smaller snow banks and has yet to let me down. The only issue I am having is the rust factor, I bought it with little rust around all wheel areas and near the headlight but now it is worse and pretty noticeable. If it wasn't for the rust and a minor dent in my door from another car I would not be selling. Yes the cloth interior is boring and can get dirty fast it is the perfect car for a young driver and to get me from place to place.
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Magnificent MalibuNice features
Joanne Keating, 09/02/2018
updated 09/07/2021
2005 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Nice features, heated seats, huge trunk space, very comfy, easy to handle and sharp looking.
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