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2005 Chevrolet Malibu

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Key specifications

Highlights
Gas I4
Engine Type
24 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
145 hp 200 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity
Engine
155 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
145 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.2L/134
Displacement
Gas I4
Engine Type
Suspension
w/coil springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/coil springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Ind 4-link
Suspension Type - Rear
Ind MacPherson
Suspension Type - Front
Weight & Capacity
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Electrical
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Brakes
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.87 x 1.02 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Notable features

FWD layout
Four-cylinder or V-6
Electric power steering
Fully independent suspension
Available remote starter

Engine

155 @ 4000 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
145 @ 5600 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.2L/134 Displacement
Gas I4 Engine Type

Suspension

w/coil springs Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/coil springs Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Ind 4-link Suspension Type - Rear
Ind MacPherson Suspension Type - Front

Weight & Capacity

N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
100 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,174 lbs Base Curb Weight

Electrical

N/A Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

Yes Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.87 x 1.02 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available Brake ABS System
Pwr Brake Type

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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
6 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection

The good & the bad

The good

Fuel economy
Available adjustable pedals

The bad

Pending further review

Consumer reviews

4.1 / 5
Based on 58 reviews
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Comfort 4.2
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.2
Value 4.3
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 4.2

Most recent

My Malibu Maxx!

My Malibu Maxx has been all over with me, I love it! Pros: Roomy, fast, reliable Cons: passenger window doesn’t work, from day 1 this car has had stubborn startups when hot.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 5.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 4.0
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Purchased used march 4 2022 In a month the transmission went out costing me a tow bill found a used tranny reasonable price more big expense to install it at a real mechanics shop the car lot are scammers they switched cat converter for a pipe now the check eng lite is on perm. Have to get a new cat conv.so far it's running good my 05 classic motor died timing chain fell off in Feb.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 3.0
Value 2.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 2.0
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2005 Chevrolet Malibu review: Our expert's take

By Tom Strongman

Horsepower is taking center stage for General Motors at the New York International Auto Show that opens today and runs through April 3.

Chevrolet is debuting SS versions of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx and TrailBlazer, while Cadillac is revealing a 440-horsepower, supercharged version of the XLR sports car.

The Malibu and Malibu Maxx, built at the Fairfax plant in Kansas City, Kan., are interesting vehicles for the SS treatment. They are distinguished from regular Malibus by flangeless, 18-inch wheels; unique front and rear fascias; a blacked-out crosshatch grille; projector beam fog lamps; rear spoiler; and dual chrome-tipped, 3.5-inch exhaust outlets.

The hatchback Maxx is 6 inches longer than the sedan and has a back seat with 7 inches of adjustment. The back doors are 4 inches wider than a regular Malibu, and there’s a glass skylight over the back seat.

“SS has always stood for attainable performance – vehicles that deliver an exciting driving experience across a variety of products,” said Brent Dewar, General Motors North America vice president of marketing and advertising. “From V-8 rear-drive vehicles to supercharged front-drivers, the scope of what makes an SS is broader than ever before, yet every vehicle wearing the SS badge signals performance and attitude with strong value.”

The SS name was first used on a 1957 Corvette prototype that raced at Sebring, Fla. The legendary 1961 Impala SS, with a 409-cubic-inch, 360-horsepower V-8, was the first production car to carry the SS label.

The front-wheel-drive Malibu SS has a new 3.9-liter V-6 engine rated at 240 horsepower and 245 pound-feet of torque. This engine is a variant of GM’s 60-degree, overhead-valve engine. It has an active air intake system to give the engine a flat torque curve for strong off-the-line acceleration. In fact, up to 90 percent of the engine’s peak torque is available from 1,800 to 5,800 rpm.

An electronically controlled cam phaser controls the variable valve timing. This is GM’s first cam-in-block engine to use variable valve timing to optimize torque and power over the broadest possible rpm range.

The transmission is a four-speed, Hydra-Matic automatic transmission with adaptive shift control to optimize shift patterns for varying driving conditions. The transmission has a manual-shift mode so the driver can choose to change gears as she desires.

More horsepower demands a firmer suspension, and the Malibu SS has front and rear springs tuned to complement specially valved shocks and struts. Front and rear stabilizer bars are larger to lessen lean in turns. Hydraulically assisted rack-and-pinion steering is used because it offers more precise steering.

The 18-inch wheels can be equipped with all-season or “summer only” tires. Summer tires have superior dry-road traction. Traction control and antilock four-wheel-disc brakes are standard.

Inside, the Malibu SS has a unique instrument cluster with chrome-ringed gauges, red needles and the SS logo. The cabin is decorated in black. Leather seats have cloth inserts and contrasting stitching. The steering wheel and shift lever are both covered in leather.

Convenience options include a sunroof, six-disc CD changer, OnStar and XM satellite radio.

The SS is available in white, black, blue and silver.

Production is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of this year. Pricing will be announced later.

Engine: 3.9-liter, 240-hp V-6

Transmission: automatic

Front-wheel drive

Wheelbase: 106.3 inches,

112.3 inches Maxx

Curb weight: 3,315 lbs.,

3,476 lbs. Maxx

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Safety review

Based on the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
5/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
4/5
Side rear passenger
4/5

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