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1G1ZU64805F••••••2005 Chevrolet MALIBU MAXX
That is about average for the 2005 Chevrolet MALIBU MAXX — 5 complaints per build across 50 builds.
8on this build
256on the model
50builds in total
Most reportedSteering 7Seats 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringApr 2017
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. While reversing out of the driveway, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and produced failure code: 8-2902753243…
SeatsJul 2011
Left front (driver's seat) is broken, it rocks side to side, slides fore and aft slightly, and no longer holds height position. The seat is a 6 way power seat. Vehicle is currently at the local dealership (puyallup, wa) waiting for a new seat track to be installed. Estimated…
SteeringJul 2015
Reported earlier that power steering went out after parts were replaced under a recall. New: power steering warning/chimes came on during acceleration (entering highway from ramp). Appointment with dealer (lou lariche chevrolet, plymouth, mi) on 7/10/15 (8 am est) to have recall…
SteeringJul 2015
Upon acceleration power steering stops working and power steering warning message shows. Gm dealer service center advised that it is the ignition coil. Replaced with a newer version of the ignition coil and added a ground strap based on the detected error codes and a service…
SteeringJun 2015
Turning left from a parking lot onto street. Power steering stopped working for less than one second while making left turn. Power steering assembly has been replaced earlier under a gm recall. Had no issues with old parts before recall. Recall number: 14V153000 recall date:…
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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 1G1ZU64805F246705 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.