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.
Air Bags · Electrical System
While driving, the air bag light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the mechanic told the consumer not to panic, because it was normal. *ak the passenger side door was permanently lock from the outside. *jb
ODI 10091582
Electrical System · Power Train · Seats
Reporting multiple issues. Increased problems after recall work performed..items 2 and 3. Item 1 from the original purchase and no gm solution on what has been a wide spread part quality problem documented. Drivers side seat early on from purchase dealer welded break once. Broke again driving with broken seat now leg nerve back problems. Concern on safety if in accident a..no recall why no option to get replacement…
ODI 10716937
Electrical System
While driving at 35 mph all gauges failed. Consumer didn't know the speed. Dealership inspected vehicle several times, and could not duplicate or correct the problem . Wanteds to buy the vehicle from the consumer. *ak
ODI 10089993
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the day after purchasing her vehicle it would not start. The vehicle was taken back to the dealership where they diagnosed that the wiring was not connected. The contact experienced multiple electrical issues with the vehicle since the failure was diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the…
ODI 10577174
Electrical System
When driving, the vehicle to cut off. The dealer could not find any defects. *jb
ODI 10087966
Air Bags · Column · Electrical System · Seat Belts
The car cut off while i was driving and in heavy traffic more than once. There was no warning that this would happen. The car was serviced before for this problem but it continued to happen. I have had 3 recalls, the horn fuse has been replaced twice, and the blinker is currently out. The steering collar has also been replaced. This car was supposed to be a new car.
ODI 10123684
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel Injection System
While traveling at any speed vehicle stalled. Without consumer had several close calls of being rear ended. Vehicle was serviced several times, but problem recurred. *ak
ODI 10089418
Electric Power Assist System · Electrical System · Steering
Traveling down street at low speed when a sudden but light jolt from the engine is felt. Moments later slowing down for a traffic light total lose of electrical power. This does not happen all the time. Vehicle is in for repairs on this date. *ak ea04018_cat
ODI 10080718
Electrical System
While drving or sitting the alarm would go off at anytime, including the vehicle's engine turning on/off while the alarm going off. Told by dealer service department that the car could start/turn off on its own while being driven. Turned into service department numerous times and problem not fixed, they replaced the computer in the car and removed the accessory alarm, but factory secrurit system would still go off.…
ODI 10068071
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
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Electrical System · Steering
While driving at any speed and without warning, the vehicle lost power steering. This problem happened four times in four months. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who replaced the steering column unit. Also, the abs light came on and the brakes made a screeching noise when depressed. The dealer replaced the abs module and front brake hubs. Although the repairs had been done, the same problems recurred. *ak there…
ODI 10067060
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2004 Chevrolet Malibu.
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