2004 Chevrolet Malibu Air Bags Problems
- 23
- 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 23 stored complaint records:
- 11 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 9 records
- report filed · 8 records
- police report · 7 records
- steering wheel · 5 records
- failed deploy · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
The rack and pinion went out when making left turns in city setting. Steering wheel turned but wheels did not. Felt a jumping in the wheel. Gears in rack were stripped when making a hard left turn. Steering wheel spun 3/4 and ruined air bag and no cruise control. Ive had to get a new rack and pinion.
ODI 11209704
Air Bags
I was stopped at a red light and was rear-ended by a car going 15-20 mph (the at-fault driver was distracted by their phone). I was knocked unconscious and had a bump over my left eye from hitting something. I had a concussion. The airbags did not deploy. A policy report was filed. I still suffer mid and lower back pain (disc bulges and fissures). After the wreck, i started to get a warning about needing to service…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11192055
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Takata recall. My radio started displaying a service air bag message and my horn stopped working. The wiring in the car has stopped working. I began to replace lightbulbs thinking they were blown but just will not work. Heard this car was recalled for these exact problems i am having but for some reason my car has no recalls. My steering wheel makes a knocking noise when turning very sharp. Sounds like a piece is…
ODI 11162446
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
My airbag light stays illuminated even though i replaced the airbags. My break lights come on and off while driving without me pushing the breaks. My car for some reason won't come out of park at times. It's like it doesn't know that's it's in park. This has been happening ever since i bought the car used. I looked up recalls on my type of car and there are recalls that match the description i'm saying but when i…
ODI 11082617
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 45 mph, another vehicle sped into the contact's lane and crashed into the driver's side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact was shaken up, but was uninjured. The contact's vehicle was damaged, but drivable. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10953936
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 23 mph in the rain, the vehicle spun out of control and crashed into a cement barrier. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. Two days later, the interior of the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The fire department informed the contact that…
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 10896496
Air Bags
Air bag light warning light staying on while in motion
ODI 10861991
Air Bags · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph, the transmission shift cable failed. As a result, the contact lost braking and steering functions. The failure resulted in a front end collision. The air bags did not deploy. Prior to this failure, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). A police report was filed. There were no…
Crash reported
ODI 10817065
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree stump and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a chest injury that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed however, the body damage was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10648225
Air Bags · Child Seat · Horn · Vehicle Speed Control
First of all im waiting on parts for two recalls for my 2004 chevy malibu. I find it a little dangerous and for some reason nobody has been able to give me any information on what i need to do or have no idea when the parts are going to be available. My seat on the driver side feels like it is detached on one side. I have read several complaints about this happening to other people. My car randomly decides to…
ODI 10616653
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
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the power steering stop working and the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 68,000.
ODI 10577050
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while stop in a parking lot, another vehicle crashed into contact vehicle and the horn malfunctioned. As result, the contact was unable to alert the other vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. In addition, the contact stated the brake lights became inoperable intermittently. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10628522
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Lady lost control of car and hit a truck and smashed passenger side front section and air bags deployed. She did not have the money to pay the tow company so she let them have the car. I found this information on car facts online. My son lives in mo and purchased the car and i purchased the car due to the low miles on the car and now having problems getting the air bags to function properly. I also caller deery…
Crash reported
ODI 10604699
Air Bags · Steering
I was driving heard a pop and then the airbag light came on. I then noticed the wheel was turned half way and i was still going straight. This was very dangerous thank god i was on a street alone. I took it to the dealer (hove) they told me my extended warrant had expired due to mileage and it was 1300.00 to fix. On top of the issue of safety i also don't have the cash and i need my car. I have seen all the reports…
ODI 10535450
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 chevrolet malibu. While traveling through a stop sign at an unknown speed, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that there were additional items on the key ring at the time of the crash. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a bruised knee. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was included…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10633365
Air Bags · Power Train · Steering
INFLATED.
ODI 10927336
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu lt. The contact stated there was an abnormal clicking sound sporadically coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times but the dealer was unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where he was advised the failure was within the power steering. The mechanic…
ODI 10342883
Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering
The driver information center would reset the time. It also displayed "service air bag" as soon as the car turns on. When driving on the freeway, my steering wheel lost its power steering and the driver information center displayed "power steering" along with a car and wrench light flashing from the gauge window. This has not been fixed due to reading a customer satisfaction program that affected certain 2004…
ODI 10315257
Air Bags · Side/Window
When hit on the driver's sideat 55 mph side air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained neck injuries. Vehicle was towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.*ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10117103
Air Bags · Electrical System
While driving, the air bag light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the mechanic told the consumer not to panic, because it was normal. *ak the passenger side door was permanently lock from the outside. *jb
ODI 10091582
Air Bags · Column · Electrical System · Seat Belts
The car cut off while i was driving and in heavy traffic more than once. There was no warning that this would happen. The car was serviced before for this problem but it continued to happen. I have had 3 recalls, the horn fuse has been replaced twice, and the blinker is currently out. The steering collar has also been replaced. This car was supposed to be a new car.
ODI 10123684
Air Bags · Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Problems with power steering and air bags on 2004 chevrolet malibu.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer was involved in an accident in which the air bags did not deploy. While driving the power steering stopped working. *nm
Crash reported
ODI 10117732