2005 Chevrolet Malibu: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

21 builds left the factory as a 2005 Malibu, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 11 main configurations
  • 13,467 vehicles built
  • 32 for sale right now

Which Malibu is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your Malibu

What actually differs

Classic LS 1G1ZT548-5 Base configuration LS 1G1ZT628-5
Engine 2.2L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl 2.2L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl
Body Sedan Sedan Sedan Hatchback
Typical price today $3,995 $5,500 — —
For sale right now 5 7 1 4
Vehicles built 3,204 3,099 2,387 1,496
Same on every 2005 Malibu
  • Power 170 hp
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Doors 4-door
Price trend

Median up $838 over the last 12 months.

2005 Malibu price history →
Cost to run

21/32 mpg city/highway. Roughly $1,860/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 2005 Malibu

Safety, in plain English

What 1G1ZS528-5 means

1G1 ZS528 · 5
1G1
the World Manufacturer Identifier Chevrolet registered — assembled in the United States
ZS528
together encode the Malibu line — Sedan, 3.5L 6cyl — as Chevrolet filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
5
in position 10 — model year 2005
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
10 rare configurations — mostly fleet, export or irregular VIN patterns. Fewer than 20 known vehicles each.

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