2005 Chevrolet Classic Base from North America - Comments

Nothing has gone wrong with this car to date.

I needed an economical yet comfortable car to travel back and forth to work in. This car is the former Chevrolet Malibu sold only to rental fleets. It was priced very inexpensively and seems to be a good value so far.

Even with the four cylinder engine, it keeps up with traffic well and averages 27mpg. It has all the creature comforts of my Impala, which I still own, and rides as nice as a larger one.

I am hoping that the four cylinder model will prove more reliable that the sixes that everyone has problems with.

So far, I have had no issues with any of the known trouble spots, such as the brakes. Keeping my fingers crossed, but bought the 5/75000 extended warranty just to make sure.

Please define "problems" with the V-6's that supposedly "everyone" has. This is too far of a generality to prove, and without sufficient statistical and objective evidence, I am wary of this review's comment on "V-6 problems."

Read the comments on all of the postings for the 1997-2003 Malibus. The many negative reviews of those cars tend to be the ones with 6 cylinder engines. That is what I based that upon. I am wary of your intentions, especially since you can't use spell check.

The problem with the V6's is the lower intake manifold tends to leak antifreeze, which; if it gets into the engine, can cause engine failure. This has been a problem with all the 'next generation' 60 degree Chevy V6's from 1994 - 2004.

Otherwise, a great motor and car.

-ASE Certified Master Auto Technician.

I'm glad I found this site as finding reviews on the Classic seem impossible, because, as one reviewer pointed out, it's made only for the rental car fleets. I bought mine at Enterprise and so far so good. My own mechanic checked it out and thought it was a terrific buy so I went with it. After a few months, so far so good. A nice ride and I feel very safe. Mine is a 2005 which I believe is the 4 cylinder. Works well for me right now. I live very urban so don't drive as frequently and certainly am not a car expert, but I feel good about my purchase thus far.

For a ASE Certified Master Auto Technician to say the Malibu a great motor car must be making all his money fixing them.

I bought my 2005 Chevy Classic in July of 2006 with 15000 miles. In the six months since I have bought this car, I have put an additional 15000 miles on it. I have not had a single problem and it has only been in the shop for routine maintenance. The Classic keeps up with traffic very well. I am a bit of a lead foot and my Classic suits my needs wonderfully. It is extremely economical in that it averages around 32 mpg if I stay below 75 mph. Much above that and the mpg drops to around 29-30. My car came loaded and I didn't have to waste money on a CD player or anything like that. Overall, I am completely satisfied with my purchase and would definitely buy this car again.

I got my 2005 Chevy Malibu Classic 6/27/07. It has 36,000 miles and I got it for $10,000. So far its been a great car and great ride, very smooth for country and city driving. Its bright white and the white color gets noticed very easily. You can see it coming down the road. Has a good 4 Cylinder engine that I hope it will be reliable for years to come. I'm sure after 100K the head gaskets will go, as do most of 4 cylinders, but no worries for now. Great buy if you can find one in good shape!!! Save on Gas and Car repairs!

I wanted a 4 cylinder without all the 'bells & whistles" of most other cars. I didn't like the 'European' styling of the new '04 Malibu's, so I went with a 'Classic'.

Amazing, just how many people DON'T know the difference including many mechanics and salesmen (other than GM).

Disappointed with the seats, rear visibility, and the soft vinyl covering on the doors.

I bought a 2005 Chevy Classic about a year and a half ago from Enterprise Sales. For the most part, the car has been great. Gets me where I need to go. I haven't had any real problems except for my brakes. I am about to take it in to the shop for its third brake fix. I just broke 36,000 miles on it. I have been getting the "shaky" brakes which I believe is a sign that the rotors are bad. And this morning on my way to work the brake light came on. Has anyone else seen a major brake problem with the '05 Classic?? Or did I just luck out?

I have a 2005 Malibu Classic purchased in 2005 used, and have had three brake jobs done and need them fixed again. Now the wipers won't turn off.

I bought my 2005 Chevy Malibu Classic Nov. 2006 from Enterprise. I only paid $10,400 for it and it had about 36K. I love mine. It's a good size and I get great gas mileage. I'm up to 68k and have no problems so far but I had that brake problem previously mentioned with my Cavalier. My mechanic advised it was a GM problem.