2004 Chevrolet Malibu Mechanical Problems
- 3
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
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
Mechanical · Steering
I own a 2004 chevy malibu when starting vehicle the service engine light engages and the console indicator chimes reading power steering. This occurs every time i start the car now. I have replaced the steering column 2 times since taking ownership of vehicle in february 2008. Both steering columns were genuine gm parts installed by a certified technician. Work performed in 5/08 and 10/08 totaling some $3000.00.…
ODI 10321141
Mechanical · Steering
I reported this to nhtsa and no contact from anyone. I own a 2004 chevy malibu. I have spent over $2400.00 to have this repaired. Failure of power steering indicator and a loss of power steering while driving this vehicle. I have had to paid to have 2 new gm steering columns installed in the last year and half. Have had the sensor adjusted on the new steering column. And i still continue to have this problem. I have…
ODI 10278272