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2004 Chevrolet Malibu Anti-Theft Device Problems

8
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 8 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • steering wheel · 8 records
  • power steering · 5 records
  • steering column · 4 records
  • wheel locked · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi4

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 1, 2005

    Anti-Theft Device · Electric Power Assist System · Steering

    The power steering locks and causes the vehicle to pull to the left, making it difficult to control the vehicle. Manufacturer was contacted for repair, but they fail to correct the problem.*ak

    ODI 10115281

  • January 3, 2005

    Anti-Theft Device

    Dt: the contact stated that the torque sensor in the steering column had to be replaced. There was an accident in january because the steering locked . The dealership stated there were multiple cars of this make and model that had this problem. The consumer received a recall notices on the power steering and the brakes , but the recall notices were received after the accident. The vehicle was not inspected after the…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10134322

  • January 1, 2005

    Anti-Theft Device · Electric Power Assist System · Steering

    Power steering light comes on consistently. Also, steering wheel locks while driving.*ak

    ODI 10107127

  • October 15, 2004 · 2,715 miles

    Anti-Theft Device · Electric Power Assist System · Electrical System · Steering

    On march 22, 2004 at 2,715 miles steering column locked while driving 56 mph. During the attempt to unlock the steering column consumer broke the steering wheel. At the present time, vehicle stalled while driving 45 mph. Consumer believed the problem was due to the computer module. Dealer was not contacted during both incidents. *ak ea04018_cat

    ODI 10097785

  • September 28, 2004 · 12,443 miles

    Anti-Theft Device · Electric Power Assist System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering

    When coming to a stop power steering failed, and the steering wheel locked up. Consumer had to restart the vehicle to stop. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak ea04018_cat found the wheel position sensor not reading consistently. There was an intermittent grinding noise. *sc

    ODI 10097630

  • July 31, 2004 · 30,000 miles

    Anti-Theft Device · Electric Power Assist System · Steering

    While driving at 30 mph steering wheel locked up and wouldn't turn in any direction. When this occurred a wrench icon illuminated on the dashboard. Consumer veered off the highway, turned the vehicle off, and restarted it. This unlocked the steering wheel. A service representative indicated that was a common problem with these vehicles,that resulted in accidents. *ak ea04018_cat

    ODI 10083961

  • June 17, 2004

    Anti-Theft Device · Electric Power Assist System · Steering

    While driving steering wheel locked up and the consumer lost power steering. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak ea04018_cat (duplicates voq 10089025- same vin/driver)

    ODI 10090007

  • September 15, 2003 · 4,000 miles

    Anti-Theft Device · Electric Power Assist System · Steering

    When turning steering wheel towards the right steering wheel locked up, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership to be inspected. *ak when failure occurred, there was virtually no assist but drove the vehicle home. The next day the steering was normal. Dealer replaced the steering column. Repair order provided.cw *la pe04031_cat

    ODI 10054006