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1G1ZT62835F••••••2005 Chevrolet MALIBU MAXX
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2005 Chevrolet MALIBU MAXX build (12 vs 5).
12on this build
256on the model
50builds in total
Most reportedSteering 9Power Train 1Exterior Lighting 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringDec 2020
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that her husband manually steered the vehicle and veered to…
Electrical SystemNov 2015
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when attempting to turn on. In addition, the anti theft warning light illuminated. The vehicle would not start until the anti theft warning light un-illuminated. The vehicle was taken…
Power TrainJul 2014
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V224000 (power train) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Exterior LightingSep 2009
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the headlight covers became foggy causing visibility at night to become difficult. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the head light covers were replaced. The replaced headlight covers became foggy after some…
SteeringFeb 2018
Started the car, power steering worked and then suddenly, while driving on a city street, I hear "ding ding ding" and the power steering suddenly goes out making the vehicle extremely difficult to control and leaving me with no response time
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1ZT62835F131456 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.