2004 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical System Problems
- 111
- 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 111 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 42 records
- steering wheel · 24 records
- ignition switch · 13 records
- failure mileage · 11 records
- notified failure · 10 records
- electrical system · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 30 |
| 100–150k mi | 15 |
| 150–400k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2004 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to gm recall #13036* ld the consumer stated the recall fix, did not fix the problem. The consumer stated he did not know, if the brake lights worked and the cruise control rarely worked. The traction control and abs light was on. The consumer returned to the dealer. An inspection revealed a problem was speed sensor on the right front wheel, which was not related to…
ODI 10649128
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), and nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). The contact was not certain of when the part and remedy would become available to…
ODI 10662980
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While increasing speed, the battery light and engine light come on. The power steering stops working for a few seconds and the dash lights go out. The lights go of and the power steering starts working like normal. There is still electrical power to the rest of the car (radio works, brakes work, interior lights still work, etc.) i replaced the battery and had the charging system inspected, nothing wrong with it.…
ODI 10650562
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The turn signals and flasher work intermittently. *tr
ODI 10626950
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Steering
My car has had interior electrical problems since the day that i bought. I have had things like the cd deck and the brakes and alloy rims fixed after having problems with them however i have had the front left blinker fail to work and then an hour later it works, the next hour does not work. The interior lighting all stopped working and the dealership says that it is electrical, at the same time that the lights…
ODI 10598702
Electrical System · Steering
Through the years we have had off and on episodes of the car not starting even when we had a good battery and in the middle of driving the power steering giving out. We finally took the vehicle to a mechanic after being advised to replace the battery. The mechanic, gm dealer, advised we need a whole new steering column, this was 6-25-13. In less then a year the car continues to not start and today the power steering…
ODI 10596515
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
2004 chevrolet malibu. Customer states that he has received three recall notices for vehicle in june 2014 and july 2014. All three noticed indicated the parts are not available and hasn't heard any response since. *ta
ODI 10659530
Electrical System
2004 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical system issues. *smd the consumer stated occasionally, he would experience a weak crank when trying to start the vehicle, as if the battery was failing. After turning the vehicle off, and waiting 15 seconds, he would attempt to start the vehicle again. It would crank, but not fire as if it were flooded. The dealer inspected the electrical system…
ODI 10595111
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
This is the 5th time this had happened with my 2004 malibu, but the scariest. Similar to the other times,but this time on a curve. I heard a chime& "power steering" appeared in the message box. My car veered to the ieft into traffic and i could barely steer it. It took all my 66 yea old strength to turn the wheel & get into my lane. I pulled off asap & turned car off in a safe location. Shaking for 15 min. I don't…
ODI 10594436
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the parts needed for the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10629073
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
2004 chevrolet malibu experiencing power steering problems, abs and shift cable, all replaced. *cw the consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the repair shop seven times, due to power steering failure, which resulted in the steering locking up. The consumer was involved in two accidents, in which the air bags failed to deploy. The consumer received a transmission, steering and brake recall. However, the parts were…
Crash reported
ODI 10653277
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
My battery light came on this morning and i came home from lunch tried making a left turn onto a street and my steering wheel locked on me. I couldn't turn my car, now my car won't even start. I barely made it home, thank god because i almost crashed into my neighbors house from my steering wheel locking. *tr
ODI 10586025
Electrical System · Steering
I was driving the car through an intersection approaching the ramp onto the interstate. I lost steering control for about 2 seconds, just missing the guard-rail and having an accident. The next morning, there was a recall for the 2004 malibu. I contacted the dealership for a loaner car, only to be told the car vin number is not an approved model for the recall. I need to know why it is not if it is having the same…
ODI 10576740
Electrical System · Engine
While driving around a corner the engine shut off, the key was not turned to the off position. I was able to glide the car to a parking lot, turned the key to the off position, let the car sit for a few minutes, turned it back on and continued driving. *tr
ODI 10578413
Electrical System · Steering
Randomly while driving down the road my power steering has gone out multiple times. I listed the most recent date. Now they say it will cost around 1000 to fix. If multiple people have complained about this shouldn't their be a recall? If the roads were icy i could've crashed and killed someone. *tr
ODI 10565152
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Front turning signals or running lights get very hot and melt through the amber lens that the bulb sits in. These bulbs burn out quite often, which have created some near misses while making turns because the bulbs would burn out without notice. This is a very common problem on all the 04 and 05 malibu. I have contacted the chevy dealers and the deny and knowledge of the problem, but there many complaints of this…
ODI 10576040
Electrical System · Steering
After purchasing my malibu i have had multiple incidents where i was unable to unlock my doors electrically from inside/outside (after a fight with the dealer that issue was fixed after being told i needed to bring the car back and forth for 3 weeks), since then i have had to replace my turn signal bulbs once a month, my left turn signal socket looks like it has been burnt and is very black in color, still cant get…
Crash reported
ODI 10628875
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
When starting the car the ignition gets stuck, there is a recall on other models but not the 2004 malibu, and also the right rear tire rod has part that has come loose, took to tire shop and showed where the part will have to be welded back to the rod. Currently have recall on steering for 2004 malibu 14116. *tr
ODI 10599059
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. While driving 70 mph, the brakes activated independently and the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting,…
ODI 10639251
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and multiple warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle stalled while driving over speed bumps or any other terrain. The contact attempted to remove the key from the ignition, but the key would not eject. The key would continuously become stuck between the off position and auxiliary position and would not restart…
ODI 10628187
Electrical System · Steering · Wheels
I got in my car and tried to crank it and it made a clicking noise. It took hours before it started, on another incident; several times i couldn't shift my car from park. My power steering light came on and when i was coming to a stop at a light the car list control serving left to right until i came to a complete stop. I always have to gas the car to get gas to the engine for the car to start. When i took it to the…
ODI 10593392
Electrical System
Theft system light came on for 2004 chevy malibu classic. Car would not start. Had to have it towed to sport chevrolet. Google search revealed theft passlock system complaints on chevy cars i was charged $634.84 plus tax, sport chevrolet in silver spring md to replace the ignition lock cylinder, wiring and connector. 2 days later the same thing happened. The issue was resolved by leaving the key in acc for 10…
ODI 10536650
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
In summer 2013 i elected to replace both headlamp casing with a new headlamp kit because of internal discoloration and yellow liquid fluid seeping from daytime running lamp. Approximately 1 week later the new daytime running lamp casing melted and burnt the new bulb. The bulb was replaced at no cost. At my next service 5-6 months later i inquired about replacing the defective headlamp casing because the bulb on both…
ODI 10629259
Electrical System
On two occasions the car would not crank the anti theft light will blink. Had to get someone to start it up by waiting on the light to stop blinking, which is time consuming and costly .something has to be done about this. There is a lot of complaints on this matter. Something has to be done.!!! *tr
ODI 10535004
Electrical System
2004 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to switch replacement recall repairs and seeks reimbursement. *smd updated 10/23/2017*js
ODI 10701584
Catalog parts for this system
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