7.5

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
88,500 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (4 reports)
Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

problem #4

Nov 012015

Malibu LS 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 171,000 miles

Good luck using your trunk! Water leaks in every time it rains. Expect anything in the trunk to be ruined...

- Alex I., Wadesville, IN, US

problem #3

Apr 202011

Malibu LX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 84,000 miles

Dealer says $500 + to investigate where water is leaking from outside into the vehicle and onto the floorboards where it collects. Have to scoop out water then lay towels on then spray so the mold doesn't get too bad. Tried putting a cover over the car when it rains, but this does not work when driving.

- hildamo, Kansas City, MO, US

problem #2

May 012007

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • 46,000 miles

Every time it rains, water gets into the trunk of the car. I didn't discover the problem until I had a flat tire (don't use the trunk much). When I opened the trunk it smelled like mildew. I found that the water was collecting down inside where the donut is held. The water had caused things to rust and I was unable to remove the donut by myself. Had to call a towing company to change my tire for me. I can't figure out where the water is coming in from.

- Amber B., Spooner, Wi, US

problem #1

Sep 252008

Malibu ES 2.2L V4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 52,817 miles

Water leaking into trunk, same as other models of car.

- Doug S., Waterloo, ON, Canada