1. Chevrolet Malibu
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Parking Brake

2004 Chevrolet Malibu Parking Brake Problems

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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

BandRecords
100–150k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 3, 2014 · 112,000 miles

    Ignition · Parking Brake · Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the parking brake would malfunction and the vehicle would roll away when parked on an incline or a flat surface. Additionally, the vehicle would sporadically hesitate when the contact attempted to accelerate. The contact also stated that the transmission would become stuck in first gear and began to exhibit an abnormal jerking motion. The key…

    ODI 10609685

  • November 13, 2004 · 300 miles

    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

Catalog parts for this system

Catalog year/make/model rows for 2004 Chevrolet Malibu.

Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.