Does a 2005 Malibu Maxx have a dip stick to check the automatic transmission fluid?

Probably no dip stick, but that sounds like the least of your worries. Best take it in and have some one check it out.

There was a recall for the shift cable on the Malibus of that generation. We had the cable replace on our 2006 and 2007 Maxx vehicles under recall repair. Free. Just call your local Chevy dealer.

No , and no dip for piwerstering either

There is a 12mm bolt on right hand side up front of transmission take it out fluid should run out slowly if not add til it dose