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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Midsize Car
ABS Brakes: Optional
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 18-24/26-35 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.2L I4 144HP
3.9L V6 240HP
3.5L V6 201HP
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 3.9
Exterior: 4.0
Interior: 3.1
Overall: 3.4
Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
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2005 Chevrolet Malibu
Consumer Car Review Summary
Top 5 Pros of 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
1. Great gas mileage
2. Remote starting
3. Roomy inside
4. Quiet and comfortable ride
5. Powerful engine
Top 5 Cons of 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
1. Better interior
2. Include floor mats
3. Better gas mileage
4. Center console too far back
5. Low quality gas gauge
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Reviews by Consumers
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By colleen
Submitted May 20, 2009, 10:58am
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?
Roomy
OK on gas
Trunk space
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?
Lights are constantly blowing out. It seems to be a common problem, timing chain fell off at exactly 102,000 miles, feels awkward on turns.
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Review:
Too many electrical outages, I don't think the wiring was very good quality, probably will NEVER buy Chevy again.
By Bryan_P_
Submitted Apr 23, 2009, 01:46pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?
The gas mileage.
Power for a 6 cyl.
Radio has great sound.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?
I have 85,000 miles on it now. The noise from the front end was there from the beginning. Now my power steering shuts off with no warning. Someone that is in the right position should start a class action against GM and its CEO and take back some of the perks they have and return it to all owners of 2005 Chevy Malibu's. They should be sent to Japan and learn how to build a car.
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Review:
I own two Malibu's - 2000 and 2005. I was always a Chevy owner but after this with the 2005 I will buy my next car from Japan. (They have the know-how to build a long running car.)
By ann_seidel
Submitted Mar 18, 2009, 01:49pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?
handles well and love the style
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?
noise reduction needs to be addressed. there is no way you can have all 4 windows opened at one time, unless you are standing still!!!
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Review:
I bought this car in july of 2005. so far I had the tail light bulbs burn out twice - had the back brakes replaced - and now the tuner on the radio went bad.
I was told by the dealer that the radio/cd player has to be switched out with another one for the low low price of $300 to $400.
I work close to home so I only have 24000 miles on it. I always had a chevy but this will be my last!
By GUEST
Submitted Apr 30, 2008, 07:46pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?
ROOMY AND IT DRIVES GOOD, GREAT ON GAS.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?
THE ONLY ISSUE I HAVE IS THE SECURITY SYSTEM, THE SECURITY SHUTS DOWN ON ME, IT THINKS THAT I AM TRYING TO STEAL MY CAR. AND THEN I HAVE TO CALL A TOW AND HAVE IT TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP TO REACTIVE MY SECURITY SYSTEM. HOW CAN I STOP THIS PROBLEM FROM HAPPENING.
By GUEST
Submitted Feb 3, 2008, 08:58pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?
Ride, performance (V6), handling, fuel mileage
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?
Light beige seats in LS model show multiple water stains much too easily. Very impractical.
By GUEST
Submitted Jan 20, 2008, 01:47pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?
It really turns heads, but the fuel gauge gets goofy in 10' weather....
By GUEST
Submitted Dec 26, 2007, 11:14am
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?
The only positive things about this car are the trunk size, acceleration ability and ease of maneuvering.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?
I'd suggest that GM meet with the designers of cars like the Accord, Camry and Altima to find out how NOT to make garbage. Or, if they choose to continue to manufacture defective cars they should at least slash their prices in half because the Malibu is overpriced.
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The workmanship is by far the worst I have ever seen. I bought a certified car with 21,000 miles on it. Since buying it I have driven less than 3000 miles and so far the struts and wheel bearings were found to be defective, something was cracked inside my dashboard and had to be taken apart and fixed and on Christmas Eve the back of this car literally sounded like it was falling apart on the road as I drove through a parking lot at 5 miles an hour! GM does not honor its responsibilities in making repairs and I had to scream at the dealership today to get them to address this latest problem. After GM saying everything is fine and me saying I refuse to pick this car up they have now decided that I'm right and the bushings are also defective. The minute I get this car back I'm rushing to Car Max to unload it. It will only be a matter of days until something else breaks.
By GUEST
Submitted Dec 22, 2007, 08:07am
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?
Good gas mileage for V6, LT handles well (has the larger tires) and side air bags on LT. Ride OK
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?
Better interior. Too much noise (excessive wind noise). Better build quality would help
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Review:
Good for the money. Used GM card and they had lots of rebates in Jan 05
By GUEST
Submitted Nov 25, 2007, 12:40pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?
MaxxLT,super roomy,versitle,rides&handles good+,good go & stop.Styling/size.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?
Be nice to get similar vehicle slightly taller(SUVish.Equinox AIN'T as NICE as Malibu.Too much plastic.
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Review:
Next car better be as all around good as this MAXX.I've had over 30 new GM's,the MAXX is a keeper.
By ccdc57
Submitted Oct 31, 2007, 09:23am
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?
Comfort and economy.And I've always been a GM person I'm from Detroit,my dad worked for GM,40yrs.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?
But now its falling apart with only 25,000 miles on it.abs does'nt work and trunk hing arms replace twice.and its still uner warranty.
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Review:
I'm getting worried,the warranty is about to run out.I'm afraid to take any long trips because of the safety problem.
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