2004 Chevrolet Malibu Equipment Problems
- 5
- 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
- power steering · 7 records
- steering column · 4 records
- rack pinion · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Equipment · Mechanical · Steering
2004 malibu purchased 04/05/04 steering column failure 01/10/05 9,225 miles replaced again 06/16/05 13,430 miles 01/30/06 intermittent shaft needed replacement but no "good parts available" finally replaced 08/24/06 24,636 miles rack & pinion steering gear 04/17/07 31,846 miles replaced intermediate steering shaft 09/14/09 54,841 miles replaced rack & pinion steering gear. Car now has 3rd rack gear. On 11/11/10 at…
ODI 10367879
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Equipment · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Steering
The electric power steering in my vehicle is faulty. The steering wheel will move by its self while driving or in park. Also my power steering will go out without warning while driving at any speed. When the steering wheel locks up due to power steering i have a very hard time turning and controlling car. I have barely avoid several accidents because of this issue. I have taken car to dealership to see if can be…
ODI 10353222
Electrical System · Equipment · Steering
I have reported two previous incidents regarding noise in the front end of my 2004 chevy malibu ls. The same noise is again occurring in the front end of my car which leads me to believe it is a steering issue. When i took the car to jack phelan chevrolet, they did not find a problem with the front end/steering. I believe they aren't telling me because this will be the 3rd complaint regarding steering parts. *tr
ODI 10293318
Equipment · Steering
2004 chevy malibu was taken in due to power steering column and service car light coming on and clunking coming from car. Had it in the first dealership first time notified me that it was the steering column $1500 later and it wasn't repaired. Took back to same location. Then they notify me that the same steering column was bad again and now my rack and pinion had to be replaced. $650.00. Light again now loosing…
ODI 10260860
Cooling System · Equipment · Parking Brake · Seat Belts · Steering
I have a 2004 malibu ls, when i first purchased the car during the winter of 04 i had problems with the steering. It was under warranty, i took it back every winter for 4 years and the dealership always repaired the car. In 2010 my power steering light came on and i lost power trying to turn into a parking spot. The next time it occurred, i was driving 50 mph i went to change lanes the power steering light came on…
ODI 10371123