One problem related to brake antilock wheel speed sensor has been reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2004 Malibu.
: the contact stated when brake pressure was applied at 15mph or less, the brakes made a loud grinding noise. The vehicle was seen by a local dealer. The dealer replaced the wheel speed sensor of the antilock brakes. The service department noted there was extensive rusting due to the corrosive road salts. There was a NHTSA recall #05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.