2004 Chevrolet Malibu Suspension Problems
- 19
- 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
- steering wheel · 7 records
- power steering · 7 records
- rack pinion · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension
Takata inflators please fix my car i went to the local auto parts store and they checked the system for me and all these problems plus more have popped up and they're all on the recall list
ODI 11141515
Steering · Suspension
I received a letter from general motors explaining they knew issues with the rack and pinion for my 2004 chevrolet malibu during the first 150,000 miles of the vehicle at no charge. It also states if i paid for repairs i would get reimbursed for this. Currently i have 48,857 miles. My steering column went out of control while i was in motion. I had the rack and pinion and outer tie rod replaced on my vehicle on…
ODI 10972010
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Seats · Steering · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
Takata recall my 2004 malibu does not have working cruise control , my wiring is barely working as in my locks won't work , my heat we only blows cold air on defrost my defrost barely clears my windows , my t\c light is the only light that stays on all the time and i barely have traction while driving if i'm trying to accelerate getting on the highway my wheel will lock or barely move and i have to let completely…
ODI 10939475
Suspension
Both rear coil springs broke part # 22714392 ( both have the same codes of ora and 301024p00 on the paper tag on spring ) this car has never pulled a trailer or had any heavy loads both of these springs broke in the same place ( i have the broken springs) driving straight on a smooth road you do not notice problem it is when you have to do fast lane change or hard braking then vehicle is hard to control i went to a…
ODI 10979959
Service Brakes · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, it was discovered that the tie rod and front brakes needed to be replaced.the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.
ODI 10714033
Service Brakes · Suspension · Wheels
With the shaking steering wheel and the power steering going in and out my front tires where feeling out of balance so i pulling into wal-mart and had them look at it. Both of my front tires had busted belts in them and my breaks were pretty much gone and the rotors were torn up. The alignment was way off causing the car to not steer . I was told all this is because of the power steering going out. This car is not…
ODI 10651747
Steering · Suspension
Steering is loose and rattling . Does not sound safe. *tr
ODI 10586857
Exterior Lighting · Steering · Suspension
I purchased this vehicle used from crane chevrolet, clifton, new jersey, within six months after purchase i observed that the power steering would suddenly stop operating while the engine was running. I discovered that the only corrective was to shut the car off and restart the engine. The power steering would then reengage. This failure has persisted for nearly the entire time i've owned the vehicle. During that…
ODI 10604349
Electric Power Assist System · Suspension
Power steering failed on 2004 chevy malibu without warning. I had taken the car in about a month ago for front alignment issues, thought they fixed it, but the problem came back and then power steering quit. *jb
ODI 10164859
Suspension
Dt*: the contact stated there is a noise in the front end while turning at low speeds. The dealership determined this is the issue addressed in the technical service bulletin, manufacturer #1716682 regarding the suspension. The bulletin stated the repair is being designed and should be available in the first quarter of 2006.
ODI 10155072
Exterior Lighting · Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving at various speeds the power steering would suddenly malfunction making the steering wheel very difficult to turn. When the failure occurred the check engine, abs and tc (traction control) sensor lights illuminated. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The…
ODI 10578534
Suspension
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph there was a rattling sound noticed coming from underneath the vehicle. Although the dealership was alerted no repairs were made.
ODI 10152399
Suspension
2004 chevrolet malibu front end mad a thumping noise when making slow turns. *ts *jb
ODI 10153043
Power Window Devices And Controls · Shaft Sector · Suspension
Since i purchased my lemon malibu 2004, i have been experiencing problems with the steering column, the rack and pinion, the car suspension, the power window. The dealer replaced the rack and pinion twice. They removed three times the steering column to place some grease in the system. My husband had a bad experience while driving the car, the steering system got stuck. *tr
ODI 10205304
Steering · Suspension
2004 chevrolet malibu experienced problems with the steering.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer stated the vehicle pulled to the left when he would take off from a stop and it would drift to the left while driving. *jb
ODI 10127998
Electric Power Assist System · Steering · Suspension
While driving steering wheel vibrated out control to the point it felt like the steering wheel was going to jump out of the window. When making right turns consumer could hear a clicking sound. Took the vehicle to the dealer. They repaired the steering problem. However,. The noise problem recurred. *ak ea04018_cat steering wheel jerking back and forth. *tc
ODI 10094979
Interior · Suspension
The vehicle pulls to the left. The dealer repaired the vehicle. Currently, it pulls to the right. The vehicle was serviced on four occasions. *ak about two miles from the dealer the vehicle pulled to the left. The consumer corrected the problem with the steering wheel. The dealer shifted the tires, then it seemed to pull to the right. *sc the rear view mirror cracked.
ODI 10118873
Electrical System · Instrument Cluster/Panel · Steering · Structure · Suspension
2004 malibu anti theft light and radio lock light illuminates, problem with seal on the rear left window. *ts the steering was stiff, the molding on the let rear window came out of place when the window was rolled up. The vehicle would vibrate while driving. There was a rubbing noise coming from the front of the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated several times, the temperature and fuel gauge light…
ODI 10161575
Electric Power Assist System · Steering · Suspension
There is a rattling noise in the steering wheel when turning like something is loose. Dealership serviced the vehicle twice before hearing the problem. Dealership indicated a part needed to be replaced and ordered the part. The consumer has been waiting for 4 months for the dealership to receive the part and install it. *ak pe04031_cat
ODI 10071599