2004 Chevrolet Malibu Switch 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.
What owners report
- power steering · 6 records
- ignition switch · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Switch
The ignition switch is acting up . I got into the car tried to start the car but there was nothing, i thought it was the battery but that was not it. Everything working. But when you turn the key there was nothing, i tried it 4 times. On the 5th time ith turned started. This has happpened 8 different times. I know there is a recall on the ignition switch but i haven't received one. I need it so that if i can ever…
ODI 10651753
Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.
ODI 10639863
Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start or would stall shortly after being started. The contact vehicle would only restart after several attempts. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who advised the…
ODI 10663434
Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start properly on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts were unavailable. The dealer was…
ODI 10640722
Column · Switch · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. While attempting a turn at approximate speeds of 10-15 mph, the power steering failed causing the contact to barely avoid crashing into another vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times for concerns of the power steering failing. The dealer replaced the power steering column, ignition switch and throttle body. The approximate…
ODI 10336827
Brake Lights · Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Electric Power Assist System · Steering · Switch
I have had many problems with my 04 malibu. Rough idle, power steering faliure many times took to dealer 3 times could not duplicate, brought in with power steering out at it was duplicated, but could not figure out for a while told me to continue to drive, no safety factor.finally thought they figured out put in a new steering column, 9,000 miles later back to having problems with power steering. Also problems with…
ODI 10098645
Switch
Problems with keys getting stuck in ignition.*mr *mr
ODI 10055865
Switch
Key gets stuck in the ignition, will not come out. Chevy service buffed key, graphited lock, but still the key is getting stuck! Service said there is nothing more they can do which is totally unacceptable!!! It's a brand new car!!*ak
ODI 10050921