CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 2 fires, 13 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (62 reports).
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic recalls
Most common 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic problems
Problem areas named in the 116 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 62 |
| Steering | 24 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the vehicle lost motive power and abnormal noises were heard coming from the dashboard. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle when the door locks began to lock and unlock inadvertently. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove the vehicle to a locksmith. The locksmith informed the contact that there was no failure with the ignition switch. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that they could not repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approxim
I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 MALIBU CLASSIC , WHEN ALL THE VEHICLE , TURNED OFF ,CAUSING ME TO HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AND THAT VEHICLE HITTING ANOTHER CAR , THERE WHERE 3 VEHICLE INVOLVED WITH INJURY'S, MY VEHICLE WAS TOLLED AND WAS SENT TO A TOW YARD , AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT I WAS WORKING AS A MAINTENANCE WORKER AND WOULD CARRY MY WORK KEYS WITH MY VEHICLE KEYS , NEVER WOULD HAVE THOUGHT IT WOULD HAVE TURNED THE IGNITION
WELL MY IGNITION SWITCH WENT OUT I REPLACE THAT.NOW IT'S SHORTAGES IN WIRING AND LIGHTS HEAT ON AN OFF SOMETIMES SHOCKS
ON 01/14/2012 I WAS DRIVING A 2004 MALIBU CLASSIC IN WHICH I ENDED UP IN A CRASH INVOLVING 3 VEHICLES, I WAS DRIVING ON A STREET ABOUT 30 MILES PER HOUR WHEN MY MALIBU HAD SUDDENLY TURNED OFF WITHOUT POWER STEERING AND BREAKS I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, THEN THAT CAR HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF HIM, MY 2004 MALIBU WAS TOTALED, THE INSURANCE COMPANY, WAS A TOTAL LOSS, AT THE TIME I WAS TICKETED FOR FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY, HOWEVER I KNEW THAT THIS MALIBU HAD LOSS POWER CAUSING THE ACCIDENT
THE ANTI THEFT GAS CUT OFF FEATURE HAS RENDERED MY VEHICLE UNABLE TO START. I HAVE TRIED MANY METHODS BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. IT STARTS WHEN IT WANTS TOO, BUT NOT WHEN I DO. *TR
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic questions
Does the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic: Electrical System:Ignition. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic?
Based on 116 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (62), Steering (24), Exterior Lighting (12).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.