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Crash Test Ratings
Crash Test Results for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu 4-DR.
Side impact air bags
None
Electronic Stability Control
No
Vehicle curb weight
3250
Driver
Passenger
FRONTAL CRASH
5
5
Head Injury Criterion
368
363
Chest Deceleration (g's)
37
39
*Femur Load (left/right) (lbs)
719/677
1010/632
*not used in calculating frontal star rating.
Front Seat
Rear Seat
SIDE CRASH
4 - SAFETY WARNING**
5
*Head Injury Criterion
1527
382
Thoracic Trauma Index
69
50
Pelvis Deceleration (g's)
88
59
*not used in calculating side star rating
**During the side impact test, the head of the driver dummy struck the upper trim of the top of the window opening, causing a high head acceleration. Head impact events resulting in high accelerations have a higher likelihood of serious head trauma.
ROLLOVER
4
Static Stability Factor
1.40
Dynamic Test Result
No-tip*
Drive
FWD
Tire size
P205/65R15
AIR BAGS
Driver Air Bag
N/A
Passenger Air Bag
N/A
SAB - Head Protection
Opt Curtain Bag For Rows 1and 2
SAB - Chest Protection
Opt Torso Bag From Seat For Row 1
SAB Out of Position Testing
Meets Requirements
Advanced Air Bag Systems
N/A
Air Bag On/Off Switch
N/A
BELTS AND HEAD RESTRAINTS
Adjustable Upper Belt -- front
Std
Adjustable Upper Belt -- rear
Std
Seat Belt Extenders
Opt
Additional Webbing Inches -- Driver
21
Additional Webbing Inches -- Passenger
21
Pretensioner
Std Front
Energy Management Feature
Std Front
Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt
Std
Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System
N/A
Rear Seat Head Restraint
Std
Dynamic Head Restraint
N/A
DRIVING SAFETY
4-Wheel ABS
Opt
Electronic Stability Control
No
Traction Control
N/A
Tire Pressure Monitor
N/A
Auto Dimming Rear View Mirrors
N/A
Daytime Running Lights
Std
Auto Door Locks
Std
Automatic Crash Notification
Opt
Safety Power Windows
Standard Push-Down Lift Up Switch
OTHER
Built In Child Seats
N/A
Child Seat Lower Anchorage (LATCH)
Std
Interior Trunk Release
Std
Anti Theft Features
Std Passive Immobilizer Only/Opt Passive Immobilizer, Active Alarm