2004 Chevrolet Malibu Steering Problems
- 684
- 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 684 stored complaint records:
- 25 indicate a crash
- 9 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Electric Power Assist System · 110 records
- Column · 14 records
- Rack And Pinion · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 168 |
| 1–30k mi | 137 |
| 100–150k mi | 137 |
| 30–60k mi | 85 |
| 150–400k mi | 56 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. Also, the transmission failed to shift into the reverse gear. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14v153000…
ODI 10632386
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
Exterior Lighting · Steering
Letter from congressman king on behalf of constituent re 2004 chevy malibu. *smd the dealer informed the consumer, the parts were not available to fix the recalled components. The power steering and brake lights needed to be replaced.
ODI 10632851
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), but the dealer stated that the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering warning indicator illuminated and made a sound. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10629991
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the steering wheel seized and excessive force was required in order to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician was unable to determine the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,800.
ODI 10631042
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. While driving 40 mph, the power steering failed. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
ODI 10629184
Steering
I was entering the freeway, accelerating to get into lane, there was a big truck on the side of me and as i tried to maneuver my car, i found i could not steer the vehicle! I thought it might have died. I pulled over and turned off ignition. Then restarted and i was able to drive a bit before the same thing happened. Later i found out there was a recall on the power steering for my vehicle. It has been sitting in my…
ODI 10639553
Steering
I received two recalls: 13036 and 14116. Both indicating potential dangerous situations if the affected part malfunctions. Both recalls indicated that while gm was notifying me per the national traffic and motor vehicle safety act, that neither one has any parts available. There is no estimated date of availability for these parts for either recall, just that we will receive another letter when the parts are…
ODI 10614479
Steering
The power steering stopped working 5 times in 4 hours on thursday, july 10, 2014 and it is now at faulkner in trevose, pa with no expected time to receive the new gm part. This is unacceptable; therefore, contact gm and insist that they proceed immediately with the manufacture of this part. Thanking you in advance for your attention to this matter. *tr
ODI 10610367
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while reversing, the power steering failed as the steering wheel seized. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 202,337.
Crash reported
ODI 10609935
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Steering
We have received three recall notices for the above mentioned problems. All of the notices say that the car will be fixed free of charge by the dealer but parts are not available at the current time. When i got the second notice i called and talked to a woman at the chevrolet division of gm and was told the parts should be available within two weeks. A month later we got our third notice of a different problem and…
ODI 10621467
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact had not…
ODI 10608661
Seat Belts · Steering
Power steering locked up while driving thru a curve causing a accident which resulted in one rider injury. We made a claim with gm and they denied it stating that the data from the black box showed that there was not any equipment malfunctions. The power steering started working after the accident. The data showed that the driver side seat belt lock was told to deploy and it did not. To me and everybody else, that…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10648227
Steering
Power steering went out while driving. It was almost impossible to try to steer the car. I contacted dealer and was advised a recall from gm on this car with the steering problem however no parts available. I just contacted gm today and was advised no estimate on when parts will become available however vehicle is safe to drive? I mean seriously? How is it safe to drive when you can't steer it?? I can't believe gm…
ODI 10605292
Steering
As i turned onto an exit ramp my power steering went and the engine light came on and chime sounded. No warning, just no power. There seems to be a recall, but i never received any information. This vehicle also has a problem with headlights and directional lights blowing out constantly. The most recent directional light blew out, i replaced it, and within minutes blew out again. It seems they are overheating and…
ODI 10598365
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
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while turning at 40 mph, the power steering failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical rack pinion system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 100,163.
ODI 10596639
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 · 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
Steering
I lost complete control in the steering column as i was turning left at an intersection in traffic. The steering wheel freely turned 360 degrees, but the tires did not move. I had no way of controlling the vehicle as it was moving in traffic. Had i been on a highway or traveling at a higher speed, i could have been seriously injured and injured other drivers! The mechanic my vehicle was towed to stated that it was…
ODI 10593094
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and excessive force was required. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering shafts needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The…
ODI 10643854
Steering
Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the power steering would intermittently fail without warning. The vehicle would become increasingly difficult to control. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and current mileage was 140,000. Ml
ODI 10587744
Steering
After starting the car late at night leaving a friends house, was in the act of pulling out into the street when the steering became very difficult to turn, and the warning light came on. I was stuck out into the middle of the road until i turned off the car and turned it back on to rest the systems. If it was earlier in the day i very much believe we could have been injured by another car. I have had it do it to me…
ODI 10587598