Used 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Caution, I wouldnt buy another one
T. Bronk, 07/01/2009
2005 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new in late 2004. I had it for about three months, when the steering gears needed replacement. About a year and 1/2 later, I had the same issue. Again, replaced the steering gears and guess what is wrong again. Not to mention I have already had the heater unit replaced and now the AC unit doesnt work. For the money, you get a good deal, but for the value, I dont think so. It's funny, I bought a Mazda & Chevy from this dealer, and when I asked them which 1 they thought I have brought into the shop the most, they said the Mazda. WRONG 7 years NO ISSUES. Chevy Malibu on the other hand... Going to head out and trade in this junk car, Now I know why they are going belly up
JUNK!!!
Adam M, 02/13/2016
updated 02/15/2017
2005 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
Bought vehicle with approximately 30,000 miles on it. Problems started around 70,000 miles. Engine died due to defective timing chain tensioner. at about 100,000 miles the sub frame rusted out and failed, trashing the rack and pinion steering. Both wheel front wheel bearings have been replaced around 105,000. now at about 120,000 engine AGAIN!! When we replaced the engine we put a used one in with all new timing chain components... but yet again the engine failed.( "ecoTech" engine) I have bought my last Chevy. period!!! this car has costed us about 6500 in repairs. junk... junk.... JUNK!
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2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS
Tony, 12/28/2004
2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
So far (I've only had the car for five weeks and 1100 miles) this car is great. It's very quiet and smooth. Interior comfort is great due to the power seat; adjustable pedals; telescoping and tilting wheel (with all those features there's no way not to find a comfortable position). Fuel economy for a 3000+ lb sedan is great (I average about 27.3 mpg overall). The only thing I think could be changed is the gas pedal. To me, it feels like you have to push it down a little too much before it throttles up. There's plenty of power after you do, but it feels like it could use some adjusting. Overall, my wife and I enjoy the car a great deal. You can feel the touch of a Saab in the drive.
Dead Engine at 93,000!
Erik, 07/16/2019
2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
If you see one of these vehicles over 100k in miles and it hasn't had its engine replaced then you might want to steer clear of this one. I've owned my Malibu since it had 57,000 miles on it and after 93,000 miles three of the pistons in the V6 engine were destroyed due to one of the catalytic converters somehow pulverizing and going through the engine block. Not a good buy if you're looking for something with affordable repair
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There should be a law...
Chevy is crap, 03/01/2008
2005 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
What a piece of crap this Malibu is. Just under 40,000 miles and the rack & pinion has to be replaced...700 dollars. No wonder the foreign cars are getting a lot of business! I have owned Toyota....drove the hell out of it....no problems....sold it at 148,00 miles and it still had the original clutch and it worked very well. There should be a class action suit against Chevrolet for pushing this P.O.J. car! Even the first month of ownership...the key would come out of the ignition....JUNK JUNK JUNK!