2005 Chevrolet Malibu brakes problems

70 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 102,000. 7 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 70
of this car's complaints: 7%
typical mileage: 102,000
crashes: 7
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Foundation components: disc: caliper
3
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
3
Foundation components: disc: rotor
1
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet Malibu brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Grinding brakes 9 ABS 6 Brake failure 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 Chevrolet Malibu owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 8, 2025 · Brakes · IL

Brake lights malfunctioning due to faulty wiring in body control module, a prior recall 2 dealerships are currently refusing to honor; stating your recall has expired. According to the below link, recalls are never to expire. This condition creates an increased risk of rear end collisions, while the driver is completely unaware his or her brake lights are inoperable. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed May 2, 2023 · Brakes · MI

Came back from running an errand and when I went to go back out to the car to start it to run another errand it wouldn't turn over. The lights and alarm, the radio wipers a/c everything else would come on but it just wouldn't turn over! And I need my vehicle I have upcoming appointments and it's the only thing I have to get around. I've been without a vehicle for almost three weeks now. I need help, I'm low income and I need help getting it back on the road.

Filed Jun 23, 2021 · Brakes, Electrical · MI

Driving at any speed the car will randomly brake on its own.

Filed Jan 18, 2021 · Brakes, Electrical · 200,000 miles · MS · crash · 1 injury

I lost all power assist in my steering wheel on the interstate. It was showing a recall for the electrical power steering but when I called chevrolet, they didn't see it.

Filed Mar 4, 2019 · Brakes, Lights · 123,388 miles · OH

The car is hard to shift out of park, the break lights stay on while driving and go off when pressed.

Filed Feb 18, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 148,000 miles · PA

Abs control system module weak brake pedal

Filed Feb 18, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 150,000 miles · PA

Brake system failure weak brake pedal and pressure

Filed Aug 10, 2018 · Brakes · 222,248 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle at 51 MPH, the brakes failed and the brake warning indicator illuminated. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the brake line was disconnected and the screw was loose. Mega motors, inc. (565 s buckner blvd, dallas, tx) was contacted, but refused to address the safety issues due to the contact purchasing the vehicle 'as is'. The dealer stated that they were absolved of all liability. An independent mechanic was contacted and confirmed the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 222,248.

Filed Apr 4, 2018 · Brakes · IL

2005 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to electric power steering. Brakes system and transmission recall notices. *smd consumer sent additional correspondence. *smd

Filed Sep 12, 2017 · Brakes · 138,000 miles · CO

I have had to replace the breaks on my car six times in two years. I replaced everything I can think of and the brakes are wearing out only on the driver side front.

Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu brakes

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 70 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Chevrolet Malibu brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 102,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Malibu have bad brakes?

The Chevrolet Malibu model years with the most brakes complaints are 1998 (376 complaints), 1999 (307 complaints) and 2000 (250 complaints).