2005 Chevrolet Malibu Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$19,200 - $24,060

Original MSRP:
$17,568 - $22,015

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are
reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best
crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used
driver and passenger belts and airbags.


NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if
you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that
crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which
is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle
is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The
lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over
than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
See all Safety Rating Results
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Review
"This midsize Chevrolet comes as a 4-dr sedan and as a 4-dr hatchback called the Maxx. The Maxx has a 6-inch-longer wheelbase than the sedan, but is not as long overall. Both share some underskin structure with the Pontiac G6 and the premium-compact 9-3 models from GM's Saab brand. Malibu sedans and hatchbacks feature LS and LT models with a 200-hp V6. The sedan adds an entry-level base model with a 145-hp 4-cyl engine. A 4-speed automatic is the only transmission. ABS bundled with traction control is optional for the base sedan, standard on other Malibus. Maxx and LT sedan models have 4-wheel disc brakes. Head-protecting curtain side airbags are standard for LTs, optional on other models; for 2005, they include front side torso airbags. All models come with a power height adjustment for the driver seat, tilt/telescope steering column, and power windows/locks/mirrors. Among options are power-adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, OnStar assistance, satellite radio, and heated cloth front seats. Also available is a remote starter that turns on the engine via the keyfob up to 200 ft away. Both body styles have a fold-flat front-passenger seat and split folding rear seatbacks. The Maxx's rear seat also reclines and slides fore and aft to favor cargo space or rear leg room. Also standard for Maxx are a glass skylight over the rear seat, a rigid cargo cover/tailgate table and, for '05, a rear wiper on LT versions. Rear DVD entertainment is an exclusive Maxx option."
Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 14V252000
Mfg's Report Date MAY 14, 2014
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Number of Units Affected 2,440,524
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.
Consequence Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2005 Chevrolet Malibu Models & Prices

2005 Chevrolet Malibu Base
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Base Sdn $19,200 $17,568 $287 / Month*

2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn LS $21,265 $19,457 $317 / Month*

2005 Chevrolet Malibu LT
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn LT $24,060 $22,015 $359 / Month*

2005 Chevrolet Malibu Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
Base LS LT
City 22/hwy 32 (3.5L engine/4-speed auto trans)
City 24/hwy 35 (2.2L engine/4-speed auto trans)    
EXTERIOR Features
Base LS LT
Daytime running lamps
Door handles, body-color
Fascias, front and rear, body-color
Fog lamps, front, integral in front fascia    
Glass, Solar-Ray light tinted
Headlamps, halogen, composite, includes crystalline-like lenses and automatic exterior lamp control
Mirrors, outside rearview, folding, power, heated, Black    
Mirrors, outside rearview, power, Black  
Moldings, bodyside, Black    
Moldings, bodyside, body-color  
Moldings, rocker, Black  
Moldings, rocker, body-color    
Spoiler, rear    
Wipers, variable intermittent, speed-sensitive, front
INTERIOR Features
Base LS LT
Air conditioning, front automatic climate control    
Air conditioning, front manual  
Assist handles, rear outboard passenger
Cargo convenience nets, trunk  
Console, floor, includes floor shifter, integral armrest and storage compartment
Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed  
Cupholders, dual front and rear
Defogger, rear-window, electric
Door locks, power programmable, includes lockout protection and delayed locking
Driver Information Center, driver customization, warning messages and vehicle information
Floormats, carpeted, front and rear    
Instrumentation, analog, includes speedometer, temperature, fuel, tachometer and PRNDL
Keyless entry, remote  
Lighting, reading lights, front    
Lighting, reading lights, front and rear    
Map pockets, seatback, driver and front passenger  
Mirror, inside rearview, manual day/night
Pedals, power, adjustable, gas and brake  
Power outlet, auxiliary, 2 (1 outlet in front and 1 in center console.)  
Power outlet, auxiliary, 2 (2 outlets in front without (NW7) Traction Control.)    
Remote vehicle starter system    
Seat adjuster, manual lumbar, driver  
Seat adjuster, power, driver 6-way    
Seat adjuster, power, vertical height, driver only  
Seat cushion storage pocket, driver    
Seat cushion storage pockets, driver, front passenger and rear outboard seating positions    
Seat, front passenger, flat-folding
Seat, rear 60/40 split-folding seatback
Seats, front Cloth bucket, includes reclining seatback and adjustable head restraints    
Seats, front Custom Cloth bucket, includes reclining seatback and adjustable head restraints    
Seats, front UltraLux and Leather-appointed bucket, includes reclining seatback and adjustable head restraints    
Seats, heated, driver and front passenger    
Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with CD player, includes Radio Data System (RDS), seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, automatic volume, TheftLock, outside temperature display, trip odometer, Driver Information Center, warning messages, programmable menu functions and 6 speakers  
Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with CD player, includes seek-and-scan, digital clock, outside temperature display, trip odometer, Driver Information Center, warning messages, programmable menu functions and 4-speakers    
Steering column, tilt/telescoping
Steering wheel, 4-spoke  
Steering wheel, 4-spoke, leather-wrapped with mounted audio and cruise controls, includes leather-wrapped shift knob    
Theft-deterrent system, PASS-Key III Plus
Trunk release, power, interior
Visors, illuminated vanity mirror, driver only, non-illuminated passenger, covered    
Visors, illuminated vanity mirrors, driver and front passenger, covered    
Visors, vanity mirrors, driver and front passenger, covered    
Windows, power, includes driver express-down and passenger lockout
MECHANICAL Features
Base LS LT
Battery, maintenance free, includes rundown protection
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc, includes Traction Control  
Brakes, front disc/rear drum    
Engine, 3500 V6 SFI (200 HP [149.1 kW] @ 5400 rpm, 220 lb.-ft. [297 N-m] @ 3200 rpm)  
Engine, ECOTEC 2.2L DOHC, 16-valve, 4-cylinder, MFI (145 HP [108.1 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 155 lb.-ft. [209.2 N-m] @ 4000 rpm)    
Front wheel drive
Fuel capacity, approximate, 16 gallon (62 liter)
Steering, electric power (EPS)
Suspension, 4-wheel independent
Tires, P205/65R15, touring, blackwall  
Tires, P215/60R16, touring, blackwall    
Traction Control, all-speed  
Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive, includes electronic range selector
Wheels, 15" (38.1 cm) aluminum    
Wheels, 15" (38.1 cm) steel, includes bolt-on wheel cover    
Wheels, 16" (40.6 cm) aluminum, machined-face    
SAFETY Features
Base LS LT
Air bags, dual-stage, frontal, driver and right front passenger (Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the Owners Manual for more safety information.)
Air bags, side impact, seat-mounted, driver and right front passenger. Air bags, head curtain side, front and rear outboard seating positions (Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the Owners Manual for more safety information.)    
LATCH system, (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats
Safety belts, 3-point, all seating positions, includes front seat pretensioners

2005 Chevrolet Malibu Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
Base LS LT
AIR BAGS, SIDE IMPACT, SEAT-MOUNTED, DRIVER AND RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER. AIR BAGS, HEAD CURTAIN SIDE, FRONT AND REAR OUTBOARD SEATING POSITIONS (Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the Owners Manual for more safety information.)  
BRAKES, 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK, FRONT DISC/REAR DRUM includes Traction Control    
CRUISE CONTROL, ELECTRONIC WITH SET AND RESUME SPEED (with 1SA Preferred Equipment Group, Includes (AU0) Keyless entry, remote.)    
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
FLOORMATS, CARPETED, FRONT AND REAR  
ILLINOIS COST SURCHARGE
KEYLESS ENTRY, REMOTE (with 1SA Preferred Equipment Group, Included and only available with (K34) Cruise control.)    
LICENSE PLATE BRACKET, FRONT (Will be forced on orders with ship-to states that require a front license plate.)
LS SPORT APPEARANCE PACKAGE includes (PY1) Wheels, 16" (40.6 cm) aluminum, chrome, (QPE) Tires, P215/60R16, touring, blackwall, (T43) Spoiler, rear and (VH4) Mud guards, front. *Affects Color Availability*    
LT SPORT APPEARANCE PACKAGE includes (PY1) Wheels, 16" (40.6 cm) aluminum, chrome, (QPE) Tires, P215/60R16, touring, blackwall and (VH4) Mud guards, front. *Affects Color Availability*    
NEW JERSEY COST SURCHARGE *Required on all vehicles to be registered in New Jersey*
ONSTAR, 1-YEAR SAFE AND SOUND SERVICE includes automatic notification of air bag deployment, stolen vehicle tracking, emergency services, roadside assistance, remote door unlock, remote horn and lights, GM Goodwrench remote diagnostics, AccidentAssist and Online Concierge. Drivers can also obtain the available voice-activated, hands-free Personal Calling service and Virtual Advisor that provides location-based traffic and weather reports and other personalized information. (Visit www.onstar.com for system information and details. Not available with a ship-to of Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands.) (Requires 1SB Preferred Equipment Group.)    
ONSTAR, 1-YEAR SAFE AND SOUND SERVICE includes automatic notification of air bag deployment, stolen vehicle tracking, emergency services, roadside assistance, remote door unlock, remote horn and lights, GM Goodwrench remote diagnostics, AccidentAssist and Online Concierge. Drivers can also obtain the available voice-activated, hands-free Personal Calling service and Virtual Advisor that provides location-based traffic and weather reports and other personalized information. (Visit www.onstar.com for system information and details. Not available with a ship-to of Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands.)    
REMOTE VEHICLE STARTER SYSTEM    
REMOTE VEHICLE STARTER SYSTEM (with 1SA Preferred Equipment Group, Requires (K34) Cruise control and includes the functionality of (AU0) Keyless entry, remote.)    
SEATS, HEATED, DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER (Requires 1SB or 1SC Preferred Equipment Group.)    
SEATS, HEATED, DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER (Requires 1SB Preferred Equipment Group.)    
SOUND SYSTEM FEATURE, XM SATELLITE RADIO. features 67 channels of 100% commercial-free music included in its over 150 channels of the best in music, news, sports, talk, comedy, XM Instant Traffic and Weather, and more. Digital quality sound with coast-to-coast signal coverage. Three trial months-no obligation. (Subscription fees apply. Available only in the 48 contiguous U.S. states.)  
SOUND SYSTEM FEATURE, XM SATELLITE RADIO. features 67 channels of 100% commercial-free music included in its over 150 channels of the best in music, news, sports, talk, comedy, XM Instant Traffic and Weather, and more. Digital quality sound with coast-to-coast signal coverage. Three trial months-no obligation. (with 1SA Preferred Equipment Group, Not available with (U1C) Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with CD player. Subscription fees apply. Available only in the 48 contiguous U.S. states.) (with 1SB or 1SC Preferred Equipment Group, Subscription fees apply. Available only in the 48 contiguous U.S. states.)    
SPOILER, REAR    
SPOILER, REAR (Requires 1SC Preferred Equipment Group.)    
SUNROOF, POWER, TILT-SLIDING    
SUNROOF, POWER, TILT-SLIDING (Requires 1SB Preferred Equipment Group)    
TRACTION CONTROL, ALL-SPEED (Included and only available with (JM4) Brakes, 4-wheel antilock.)    
EMISSIONS Options
Base LS LT
EMISSIONS CERTIFICATION, CFF (CLEAN FUEL FLEET) LEV (LOW EMISSION VEHICLE). Option (VCL) should only be ordered to receive the CFF LEV certification. If (VCL) is not ordered, the vehicle will be produced with your normally selected emission system and may not be CFF LEV certified. Products ordered with the (VCL) option may not be certified to California emission requirements. Therefore, they may not be legal for registration in California, New York, Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont. Option (YF5) should be ordered for all vehicles ordered in California. Option (NE1) should be ordered for all vehicles ordered in Maine or Vermont. (Requires (NB8) Emissions override, California, Massachusetts, New York or Vermont, for vehicles ordered in California, Massachusetts, New York or Vermont. Not available in Maine. Available with (LX9) Engine, 3500 V6 SFI.)  
EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, CALIFORNIA, MASSACHUSETTS OR NEW YORK (for vehicles ordered by dealers in states of California, Massachusetts or New York with Federal emissions) (Requires (FE9) Emissions, Federal requirements.)
EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, FEDERAL (for vehicles ordered by dealers in Federal emission states with California, New York, Vermont, Massachusetts or Maine emissions; may also be used by dealers in states of California, New York, Vermont, Massachusetts or Maine to order different state-specific emissions) (Requires (YF5) Emissions, California state requirements or (NE1) Emissions, New York, Vermont, Massachusetts or Maine state requirements.)
EMISSIONS, CALIFORNIA STATE REQUIREMENTS
EMISSIONS, FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
EMISSIONS, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW YORK OR VERMONT STATE REQUIREMENTS
ENGINE Options
Base LS LT
ENGINE, 3500 V6 SFI (200 HP [149.1 kW] @ 5400 rpm, 220 lb.-ft. [297 N-m] @ 3200 rpm) (STD)  
ENGINE, ECOTEC 2.2L DOHC, 16-VALVE, 4-CYLINDER, MFI (145 HP [108.1 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 155 lb.-ft. [209.2 N-m] @ 4000 rpm) (STD)    
OPTION DISCOUNT Options
Base LS LT
OPTION DISCOUNT (REQ: B2N LS Sport Appearance Package) *DISCOUNT*    
OPTION DISCOUNT (REQ: B2N LT Sport Appearance Package) *DISCOUNT*    
PAINT Options
Base LS LT
EXTRA COST PAINT (Requires B2N LS Sport Appearance Package)    
EXTRA COST PAINT (Requires B2N LT Sport Appearance Package)    
SOLID PAINT (STD)
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP Options
Base LS LT
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes (AP9) Cargo convenience nets, trunk, (K34) Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed, (AU0) Keyless entry, remote, (E91) Map pockets, seatback, driver and front passenger, (JF4) Pedals, power, adjustable, gas and brake, Seat adjuster, manual lumbar, driver, (UN0) Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with CD player, (B37) Floormats, carpeted, front and rear    
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes (AP9) Cargo convenience nets, trunk, (K34) Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed, (AU0) Keyless entry, remote, (E91) Map pockets, seatback, driver and front passenger, (JF4) Pedals, power, adjustable, gas and brake, Seat adjuster, manual lumbar, driver, (UN0) Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with CD player, (B37) Floormats, carpeted, front and rear, (B86) Moldings, bodyside, body-color, (PF3) Wheels, 15" (38.1 cm) aluminum    
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes (B37) Floormats, carpeted, front and rear, (AY0) Air bags, side impact, seat-mounted, driver and right front passenger, (AG1) Seat adjuster, power, driver 6-way, (AP3) Remote vehicle starter system    
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes (UG1) Homelink transmitter, includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable, (DD7) Mirror, inside rearview, auto dimming, includes compass, (CF5) Sunroof, power, tilt-sliding, (U2K) Sound system feature, XM Satellite Radio    
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes Standard Equipment
RADIO Options
Base LS LT
SOUND SYSTEM, ETR AM/FM STEREO WITH 6-DISC CD CHANGER, IN-DASH includes Radio Data System, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, automatic volume, TheftLock, outside temperature display, trip odometer, Driver Information Center, warning messages, programmable menu functions and 6 speakers (Requires 1SB or 1SC Preferred Equipment Group.)    
SOUND SYSTEM, ETR AM/FM STEREO WITH 6-DISC CD CHANGER, IN-DASH includes Radio Data System, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, automatic volume, TheftLock, outside temperature display, trip odometer, Driver Information System, warning messages, programmable menu functions and 6 speakers  
SOUND SYSTEM, ETR AM/FM STEREO WITH CD PLAYER includes Radio Data System (RDS), seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, automatic volume, TheftLock, outside temperature display, trip odometer, Driver Information Center, warning messages, programmable menu function and 6 speakers (STD)  
SOUND SYSTEM, ETR AM/FM STEREO WITH CD PLAYER includes Radio Data System (RDS), seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, automatic volume, TheftLock, outside temperature display, trip odometer, Driver Information Center, warning messages, programmable menu functions and 6 speakers    
SOUND SYSTEM, ETR AM/FM STEREO WITH CD PLAYER includes seek-and-scan, digital clock, outside temperature display, trip odometer, Driver Information Center, warning messages, programmable menu functions and 4-speakers (STD) (Requires 1SA Preferred Equipment Group.)    
SEAT TRIM Options
Base LS LT
CLOTH SEAT TRIM (STD)    
CUSTOM CLOTH SEAT TRIM (STD)    
ULTRALUX AND LEATHER-APPOINTED SEAT TRIM (STD)    
SEAT TYPE Options
Base LS LT
SEATS, FRONT CLOTH BUCKET includes reclining seatback and adjustable head restraints (STD)    
SEATS, FRONT CUSTOM CLOTH BUCKET includes reclining seatback and adjustable head restraints (STD)    
SEATS, FRONT ULTRALUX AND LEATHER-APPOINTED BUCKET includes reclining seatback and adjustable head restraints (STD)    
TIRES Options
Base LS LT
TIRES, P205/65R15, TOURING, BLACKWALL (STD)  
TIRES, P215/60R16, TOURING, BLACKWALL (with 1SA Preferred Equipment Group, Included and only available with (B2N) LS Sport Appearance Package.) (with 1SB Preferred Equipment Group, Included and only available with (PY1) Wheels, 16" aluminum, chrome or (B2N) LS Sport Appearance Package.)    
TRANSMISSION Options
Base LS LT
TRANSMISSION, 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC, ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED WITH OVERDRIVE includes electronic range selector (STD)
WHEEL TYPE Options
Base LS LT
WHEELS, 15" (38.1 CM) ALUMINUM (Requires 1SC Preferred Equipment Group.)    
WHEELS, 15" (38.1 CM) ALUMINUM (STD)    
WHEELS, 15" (38.1 CM) STEEL includes bolt-on wheel cover (STD) (Requires 1SA or 1SB Preferred Equipment Group.)    
WHEELS, 16" (40.6 CM) ALUMINUM, CHROME (with 1SA Preferred Equipment Group, Included and only available with (B2N) LS or LT Sport Appearance Package.) (with 1SB Preferred Equipment Group, Available separately or included with (B2N) LS or LT Sport Appearance Package.)  
WHEELS, 16" (40.6 CM) ALUMINUM, MACHINED-FACE (STD)    

2005 Chevrolet Malibu Technical Specifications

Brakes
Base LS LT
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.87 x 1.02 10.87 x 1.02 10.87 x 1.02
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.63 x 0.55 10.63 x 0.55
Cargo Area Dimensions
Base LS LT
Trunk Volume (ft) 15.4 15.4 15.4
Engine
Base LS LT
Displacement 2.2L/134 3.5L/213 3.5L/213
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas V6 Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 145 @ 5600 200 @ 5400 200 @ 5400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 155 @ 4000 220 @ 3200 220 @ 3200
Exterior Dimensions
Base LS LT
Height, Overall (in) 57.5 57.5 57.5
Length, Overall (in) 188.3 188.3 188.3
Min Ground Clearance (in) 6.1 6.1 6.1
Wheelbase (in) 106.3 106.3 106.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 69.9 69.9 69.9
Fuel Tank
Base LS LT
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 16.0 16.0 16.0
Steering
Base LS LT
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.1 3.1 3.1
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36 36 36
Suspension
Base LS LT
Suspension Type - Front Ind MacPherson Ind MacPherson Ind MacPherson
Suspension Type - Rear Ind 4-link Ind 4-link Ind 4-link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/coil springs w/coil springs w/coil springs
Tires
Base LS LT
Front Tire Size P205/65R15 P205/65R15 P215/60R16
Rear Tire Size P205/65R15 P205/65R15 P215/60R16
Transmission
Base LS LT
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Type 4 4 4
Vehicle
Base LS LT
Front Head Room (in) 39.9 39.9 39.9
Front Leg Room (in) 41.9 41.9 41.9
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.7 56.7 56.7
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 101.4 101.4 101.4
Second Head Room (in) 37.6 37.6 37.6
Second Leg Room (in) 38.5 38.5 38.5
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.1 56.1 56.1
Weight Information
Base LS LT
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3174 3297 3315

2005 Chevrolet Malibu Safety Features

Safety Features
Air bags, dual-stage, frontal, driver and right front passenger (Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the Owners Manual for more safety information.)
Safety belts, 3-point, all seating positions, includes front seat pretensioners
LATCH system, (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats
Daytime running lamps
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc, includes Traction Control
Traction Control, all-speed
Air bags, side impact, seat-mounted, driver and right front passenger. Air bags, head curtain side, front and rear outboard seating positions (Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the Owners Manual for more safety information.)
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are
reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best
crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used
driver and passenger belts and airbags.


NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if
you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that
crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which
is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle
is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The
lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over
than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).