Chevrolet Malibu Mechanical Problems
- 24
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 10
- Years with records
- 1999–2009
- Stored years
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.
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- brake pads · 6 records
- steering gear · 4 records
- rack pinion · 4 records
- steering column · 4 records
- power steering · 4 records
- front brakes · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Automatic Transmission · Mechanical
2008 malibu ltz.on jan 22 2015 the car failed to start had to be towed to langs.dealer.the shifter cable to the transmission fractured and broke. Had to be towed to car dealer, replaced the cable and charged me $278.90. Then i learned the malibu was on recall list from nhtsa.. The dealer told me the 4 speed transmissions were recalled, my car was 6 speed transmission not on recall list.
ODI 10731183
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
Front · Mechanical · Steering · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
Loss of power steering. Front wheels sound like they're about to fall off. Popping noise in steering column. *tr
ODI 10350285
Automatic Transmission · Mechanical
In october of 2009 i noticed the shifting of vehicle was erratic and improper. Car would act like it would not shift or if it did was really labored. November of 2009 as i pulled into work transmission exploded. Had towed to dealer said repaired/ replaced/rebuilt, was back with more problems only to find out parts were replaced backwards onto transmission fixed that only for me to return again for transmission…
ODI 10354087
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
Equipment · Exterior Lighting · Mechanical
I am the owner of a 2002 chevy malibu which i have owned since 2003. For the last two years (starting around approximately 90,000 miles) i've have been having problems with the turn signal and hazard light indicators. The malfunction leads to total failure or flickering of the turn signal lights, the hazard lights and the indicators on the instrument panel. The malfunction will occur at any time - sunny, rainy, dry,…
ODI 10365639
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
Mechanical · Switch
I have a 2001 chevy malibu and after taking the car in to get the switch for the blinkers fixed on their recall, two weeks later it started acting up again. I have had two dealerships tell me since they already replaced the faulty part that i would be charged. However, i believe that this is still an issue an the aftermarket parts may also be faulty. *tr
ODI 10214391