2004 Chevrolet Malibu Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems
- 13
- 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 · 19 records
- steering column · 4 records
- assembly replaced · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. While driving 35 mph, the power steering failed and the warning light illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. The dealer stated that the steering column needed to be replaced at the cost of $700. The failure mileage was 67,224 and the current mileage was unknown.
ODI 10221412
Hydraulic Power Assist System
I was taking my daughters 2004 chevy malibu for a test ride after she complained about the power steering going out on her. I drove several miles, then the mechanical light on the lower left part of the display came on. I pulled in to a parking lot to park when the power steering completely went out, causing me to almost collide with another parked car. I finally got the car parked after struggling with the…
ODI 10216037
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Power steering was replaced back in 2005, as of today car is back in shop for the same problem supposedly that was fixed in 2005. 1) light comes on "power steering" 2) car is hard to steer (this problem happened right on the highway and i was very scared for my life as to no other warning but the light coming on and immediately being unable to turn). 3) currently the car is in the shop. *jb
ODI 10204130
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Power steering light repeatedly going on and off,steering getting tight off and on,went to mechanic they reset light, power steering light off and on yet again, then he had lost power steering 3 x,but if he was able to pull over shut off and restart, he could drive for a while, finally got it to chevrolet they had it 2 days, replaced steering column $796.00, no warranty no recall, only a service bulletin out about…
ODI 10203448
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the steering locked up and was unable to maneuver properly. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and they found nothing wrong. She took the vehicle to another mechanic who claimed to know the cause of failure, but did not have time to make the repair. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 50,000 and failure…
ODI 10197891
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Loss of power steering in my 2004 malibu. Had steering system replaced by recall 05, since then, the steering starting making noise, had to have steering rods adjusted, now i had to replace the steering gear at cost of $495.00. It still makes some noise when turning to right, need gm to compensate for these expenses, had nothing but steering problems from on set. Help. *nm
ODI 10172559
Engine · Hydraulic Power Assist System
Vehicle loses power steering causing lose of control while driving. This first occurred 12/7/04 and was repaired under gm customer satisfaction campaign 04050a (recall). Vehicle lost steering control again while driving on 2/20/06, vehicle was repaired. Vehicle lost steering control, engine stalled and brakes failed while driving 55 mph on interstate freeway on 2/27/06, vehicle was repaired. Vehicle lost steering…
ODI 10158676
Hydraulic Power Assist System
The steering system has failed 3 times on the vehicle. Gm motors has repaired the part twice, by replacing the entire steering system. Right now the car is in the shop for the 3rd time for the same defect. We are not sure if gm motors is going to pay to fix the problem. We are currently out of the warranty but this is the 3rd time. It was replaced in 3/04 & 10/04. Gm told us that they were aware of the issue but…
ODI 10152430
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Purchased 2004 chevy malibu, certified used with 27,000 miles. When turning i hear clicks and feel vibrations. Dealer say's it's not a safety issue and general motors will fix in first quarter of 2006. I contacted chevrolet and can't get an answer on the safety issue or when this problem will be corrected. I have been reading many automobile websites and read 100's of messages from people complaining about the same…
ODI 10147314
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Car developed a noise in the front end in october of 2004. Car was brought to dealership 11/2/2004 and the steering column assembly was replaced (6491 miles). Car again developed noise in march 2005. Steering column assembly was replaced again ( 5/11/2005 8908 miles). Noise was again apparent may 2005. Power steering gear assembly was replaced ( 5/11/2005 9596 miles). Noise not repaired 5/16/2005 power steering gear…
ODI 10136545
Hydraulic Power Assist System
2004 chevrolet malibu suffered power steering failure.***no answer required***. *mr *jb
ODI 10127993
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Tl * - the contact stated that he received recall letter 04050. The contact had a computer chip in the power steering module replaced in jan 2005 because of the recall. The contact stated the power steering failure returned three months later. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer ,and the vehicle was diagnosed with needing another computer chip for the power steering. The dealer would not replace the chip…
ODI 10177912
Engine And Engine Cooling · Hydraulic Power Assist System
The power steering failed when car was first started in the morning, the car had 1,000 miles at that time. I called a tow truck and when he came to pick it up the power steering worked fine, he said that the computer might have bypassed it when the car was started, i contacted the service department and they told me that the car had to be malfunctioning at the time they checked it or they couldn't do anything about…
ODI 10074850