Overview & Reviews
The side curtain airbag option now includes front-seat side-impact airbags.
- Pros: Smooth ride quality, above-average fuel economy with V6, plenty of passenger and cargo space, ample safety and convenience features, innovative remote start feature.
- Lackluster interior, subpar brakes and steering, down on power compared to competitors, no manual transmission available.
User Reviews:
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My Malibu LS - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
By Chevyman - July 5 - 8:49 amI purchased my Malibu after a long 3 year battle with my 2001 Saturn L-200. Great car only issue is a slight dash rattle between 50-62 mph other than that its great. Fuel economy is awesome. Great power. Roomy interior. I noticed one individual stated that Chevys are junk and that he was going back to Toyota well go, buy foreign and push our country into more of a recession. This car is a good value no matter what way you look at it.
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Safety nightmare - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
By Sheila - July 2 - 6:59 pmSince I purchased the car brand new I have been to the dealer for the following problems: New rack and pinion replaced twice, 2 bald tires replaced from bad alignment, heated seats go on randomly, the radio switch on the steering wheel stopped working, and now the seat brackets broke on the drivers seat and the car was never involved in an accident. GM showed no concern for my safety and said it was not under warranty anymore! The car only has 34000 miles on it. the interior is a fake leather and shows all spots and water drops. they do not come clean. On the highway you cannot have the back windows open or there is a tunnel sound in your ears.
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2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4 dr 3.5l6cyl - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
By Kelly123 - June 21 - 2:48 pmJust had my Malibu 2 weeks. So far I really like it. I had to bring it back to the dealer for a steering rack. Hope that fixes the noise. We took a 200 mile road trip and I got 36.8 miles per gallon. Back and forth to work (about 70% highway) I get about 31. Im fairly pleased with that. I think the onboard computer is right on. What people dont realize is that you have to check the Department of Weights & Measures rating on the pump when you get gas. ou dont always get a gallon for a gallon. The closer it is to 12, the more accurate. I always try to fill up at stations that are rated at a 10 12. I find that the cars MPG computer seems to be really close then.
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Better than any Import, Toyota look out! - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
By gindelm7 - June 13 - 7:35 pmBought this car new after looking for a replacement for my 1999 Malibu. This is the 4cyl with XM satellite radio and remote start. I took the car back to replace a visor and check out steering noise. Outstanding service. Said the steering noise was normal. Now I have 90,000 miles and just replaced front brake pads (no rotors) for the first time. Nothing else has gone wrong with this car! Tires at 63,000 miles and regular oil changes. My radio/computer says 33 mpg but my calculations indicate I get 35.7 mpg. Can the new malibu be any better? Great drive quality at 75 mph, no noise. no vibrations. Paint looks great, A/C is fantastic. Plenty of room in back seat for 3 kids. Get one!
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Wish Id Known What I Know Now - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
By Michelle - June 10 - 9:20 pmI bought my Malibu brand new from the dealership and it has all the bells and whistles. Its been 3 years this month and Ive had the steering column replaced due to a recall(after taking it 2 times to have it checked before the recall). Ive had the 6 disc cd changer replaced because my disks were stuck in it, Ive had to buy touch up paint because the paint jobs so thin that any brush against an object scrapes to the grey plastic and now the batterys dead in my key fob & they have to order a whole kit to replace it!! Oh, & my sunroof rattles when its open. Im just afraid that when my factory warrantys up, Ill be up the creek with this car!
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Better than Average - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
By Ken W - May 28 - 8:13 pmPurchased on a Friday in Aug 2004. Left for a 3 week plus driving vacation on the following Monday. Averaged 28 MPG through all terrain. Put on over 4000 miles over the time period. The only drawback I have discovered is the RAPID decline of the initially GREAT ride. I would compare the initial ride to an Infiniti, but now its like any other car I have owned.
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Excellent value - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
By donsaxton - May 16 - 9:23 pmVery quiet, competent and responsive ride on this nicely equipped sedan. Transmission struggles at times to provide modest acceleration, very responsive when you need rapid acceleration. Attractive interior.
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New Chevy Malibu - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
By Ken7 - May 1 - 12:16 amAttractive styling for a midsize car. Lots of features are standard. Very good pricing. Wonderful ride. A joy to drive.
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My Malibu - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
By Dina - April 4 - 11:43 amI love my Malibu, however, I have had numerous little things go wrong. One would be the steering, which I was re-imbursed. Then the stereo. My CD is stuck in my player, and I have found out many people have this problem. It is going to cost me $500 to fix it. As far as snow driving, it rocks! Durablity interior, rocks! Comfort is good. My dash makes a lot of noises, such as vibrating noises, this is agravating. Overall 1-10 I would give it, a 6 or maybe 7. Pretty good.
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Cant beat the price!! - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
By Jay Bartel - April 1 - 7:53 pmGM rebates and other incentives convinced me that I could be happy with this stylish domestic vehicle. The ride is excellent, with the Saab platform. The 4 cyl. is a bit of a dog but the mileage Im getting is worth overlooking this (28 ave., city.) The seats are comfortable and the instrumentation is easily reached and visually convenient. Real nice sound system for an "aging rocker"! Lots of backseat and truck space in addition to the spacious front cabin area. Handling is adequate as are the brakes. The Malibu meets my realistic expectations of a quality car. It is not however, my Camry.
