2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic steering problems
The 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic has 20 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 16% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
20
Steering complaints
16%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Steering complaints by year
What owners report
“MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO WORK AT ABOUT 8:00 IN THE MORNING WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL "STIFFENED" UP ON A TURNAROUND BY OUR HOUSE. THEN SHE MADE THE FIRST LEFT TURN AT A STOP SIGN IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD..THAT'S WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED UP AND SHE CRASHED INTO A PARKED CAR. THE POLICE…”
Common questions
How many steering complaints does the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic have?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic steering — 16% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.