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2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx problems
Owners have filed 416 complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 45.9% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of exterior lighting at 12.3%.
Complaints416
Crashes20
Fires12
Injuries12
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Steering 45.9% · 191
Exterior lighting 12.3% · 51
Electrical system 9.6% · 40
Seats 9.4% · 39
Suspension 2.4% · 10
Service brakes, hydraulic 2.4% · 10
Electronic stability control (ESC) 2.2% · 9
Air bags 2.2% · 9
Severity
Of those complaints, 20 describe a crash, 12 describe a fire and 12 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx in this data, 2005 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2004 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 41 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 88,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx. The contact stated that the eps warning indicator randomly flashed and the steering wheel loosely swayed left and right each time the failure occurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was excluded from the manufacturer recall for the power steering. The failure mileage was not available. Steering
Cars power steering light will come on with failed power steering. The first time this occurred was about 3 months ago while making a turn. Had the car towed home and when I went to move car further into my driveway problem no longer existed. Problem has occurred 1 other time while driving in rush hour traffic, but after stopping vehicle and turning off engine then restarting power steering was working again. Steering · reported at 63,000 miles
2005 Chevy malibu electric power steering assist failure. Consumer states that gm stated not to bring the vehicle in unless your vehicle has already experienced this failure. *Kb the letter stated the problem was caused by electrical input signals within the steering column assembly. If the power steering assist is lost, a chime will be heard and the dic will display a power steering warning message. Steering
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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