2005 Chevrolet Malibu electrical system problems
184 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 184 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 101,000 miles 126 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 11
- Injuries and deaths
- 10 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 15 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 14 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 19 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 11 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 16 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 5 |
| 200k+ miles | 10 |
What the data shows
Of the 126 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 100,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 11 fires, 10 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
My husband was killed in an accident involving this vehicle. It says in the accident report that the bcm was unresponsive as well as another computer system and the wipers were on in dry weather. I believe a defect contributed to the accident. My husband was traveling with the right of way on a motorcycle when the sedan left turned in front of him. I will give you more information when I receive some documents from other family members. Thank you
I'm having an issue where's I'm scared I will be in a car accident. My engine light comes on then my tc light then my car say engine power reduce in the car will just shut off.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
- Steering 510 complaints
- Lighting 160 complaints
- Fuel system 71 complaints
- Brakes 70 complaints
- Engine 63 complaints
- Seats 62 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 58 complaints
- Stability control 30 complaints