2004 Chevrolet Malibu Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 10
- 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 10 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
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 · 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
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
All brakes seem to engage while driving and will not release until car seats for several hours. Brakes became very hot and caused steering problems. *tr
ODI 10284123
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
At 37500 miles inspection of all (4) four rotors and respective brake pads followed hearing screeching scraping noises and slight increase in breaking distance. Excessive wear was observed on rotor discs. Driven mileage was city (35) thirty-five percent and interstate (65) sixty-five percent. Non-dealership tire/brake specialty shop with known competent business reputation of (25) twenty-five years stated the gm…
ODI 10278209
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to slow down from 60 mph, the brakes would apply automatically. As a result, the contact experienced difficulty when she attempted to accelerate. The failure was intermittent. Through online research, the contact discovered a recall for the abs. In may of 2008, she took the vehicle to the dealer and they reprogrammed the abs activation module in regards…
ODI 10231854
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. In july of 2006, the steering column was replaced at only 15,000 miles. Recently, the contact felt the steering loosen while driving 20 mph. On july 21, 2009, the steering knuckle failed and she lost control of the steering. She had to place the gear into park in order to stop the vehicle. A report was filed with the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were…
ODI 10278233
Electric Power Assist System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
I own a 2004 chevrolet malibu. At present time, i have had to have the steering column replaced twice, due to intermittent power steering failure and a constant pull to the left. The first time was at approximately 8800 miles, the second time at 17700 miles. I have also had to have the brake rotors and pads replaced twice. The brakes still make a rubbing noise in the right front, however the dealers tells me they…
ODI 10106430
Floor Shift · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
My 2004 chevrolet malibu was parked legally in front of my house. The street was covered with black ice. The driver of a 1999 ford ranger truck slipped on the ice and hit the front of my car. His auto insurance, state farm, paid for a rental car for 40 days and paid $5,338.10 in body repairs, including replacing the radiator. However, when it came time to pay $527.18 to replace the steering shaft and the gear…
ODI 10256676
Anti-Theft Device · Electric Power Assist System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
When coming to a stop power steering failed, and the steering wheel locked up. Consumer had to restart the vehicle to stop. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak ea04018_cat found the wheel position sensor not reading consistently. There was an intermittent grinding noise. *sc
ODI 10097630
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2004 Chevrolet Malibu.
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