CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Chevrolet Malibu has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,148 complaints with NHTSA, including 47 crashes, 7 fires, 22 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (934 reports).
2004 Chevrolet Malibu recalls
Most common 2004 Chevrolet Malibu problems
Problem areas named in the 1,148 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 934 |
| Electrical System | 154 |
| Exterior Lighting | 90 |
| Seats | 69 |
| Power Train | 67 |
| Suspension | 31 |
| Service Brakes | 30 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 28 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 |
| Air Bags | 27 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH, a whining noise was heard coming from the steering system when attempting to turn. The failure mileage was 133,000.
Electric Power Steering has failed on my car. Warning shows up saying power steering. Live in a snowy deer populated area impossible to turn wheel in these situations to avoid a collision. There was no actual accident that occured but there more than likely could be.
The steering system gets extremely sensitive towards highway speeds to where a slight touch of the steering wheel could cause the car to move a significant amount no warning lamps or messages
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the power steering failure message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed however, there was no DTC code retrieved for the power steering failure. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to costs. The contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
The Grumman LLV was hit by the driver of the Chevy Malibu. The Grumman LLV had seatbelt issues with impact. The LLV was forced over on two wheels with left side impact from the driver of Chevy Malibu. [XXX] was the driver of the USPS Grumman LLV at the time of accident sustaining neck injuries requiring medical attention. Multiple medical procedures paid out of pocket followed to include surgeries The driver of Chevy Malibu was injured and received coverage by State Farm insurance. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2004 Chevrolet Malibu questions
Does the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu: Electrical System:Wiring; Electronic Stability Control (Esc); Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift; Steering:Electric Power Assist System; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu?
Based on 1,148 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (934), Electrical System (154), Exterior Lighting (90).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Chevrolet Malibu 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.