2005 Chevrolet Malibu lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 160 complaints for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 160 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 118 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 22
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 22 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 21 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 22 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 13 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 118 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 75,000 miles, and 35% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 22 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While traveling approximately 35 MPH, the low beam headlamp assembly failed to work. The contact applied the brake pedal, which did not respond and extended to the floorboard. The contact stated that the vehicle spun around and crashed into a guardrail. The contact was unable to confirm if the air bags deployed. The contact was unconscious and was transported to the hospital.
Brake lights are reversed. They come on and stay on then when you brake the light go out. Safety issue for sure. This has happened 4 times about one year apart each time.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
- Steering 510 complaints
- Electrical system 184 complaints
- Fuel system 71 complaints
- Brakes 70 complaints
- Engine 63 complaints
- Seats 62 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 58 complaints
- Stability control 30 complaints