Car Will Not Start problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu

After starting engine, engine will turn off and radio display screen will read �engine power reduced. � engine will not start for several minutes, but the lights, radio, dash lights and everything will still work. This has happened in my driveway. The first time this ever happened I was on a busy main road at a stop light in the left turn lane. The car shuddered and the engine lost power. Again, the display screen displayed the same message. The car was rolling backwards and would not accelerate. After several attempts the engine did start again. Thankfully it was 6:00 am and I was on my way to work so there was very light traffic.

My theft system warning light keeps coming on. When I turn the key off and try to restart the car it will not start back. I have to turn it to the on position and wait until the theft light quits flashing which is usually 10 minutes and then restart the car. I was told by a Chevrolet dealership mechanic that the problem was the ignition cylinder which cost around $180. Why is there not a recall for this.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 252,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu classic. When the ignition was turned to the on position, the vehicle did not start. The contact stated that the ignition had to be turned to the off position then back to the on position in order for the vehicle to start. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. In addition, the vehicle failed to shift into reverse. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Djr.

Rec'd recall on ignition switch. Took vehicle to dealer and service rep took 1of my vehicle keys, brought key back and said repair completes. Never did he touch my car. Immediately after this, vehicle wouldn't start. Whatever was done to my key threw off my alarm system and locked up vehicle . Dealer refused to take responsibility. Contacted gm and was contacted back. They made note of complaint. Now watching c cnbc and the ignition recall. I am concerned as only 1key was touched by dealer and that was it.

Upon shutting car off my car key would not come out ignition after dangling the key I came out but the ignition wasn't in the off position. Lm attempt to put the key back in to turn it to off position it didn't budge. The next morning the car wouldn't start I had to get a jump and then the following morning the car wouldn't start I had to get a jump. I went advance auto parts and was told that because the car is not in off position completely its draining my battery, I also was informed of a recall for my vehicle that I wasn't aware of. I will take to dealership on Monday. The other problems I have is the driver's side window after letting down wont come back up. Turn signals not working one minute pop on other minute. I check the fuse box it was fine.

Theft system light came on for 2004 chevy Malibu classic. Car would not start. Had to have it towed to sport Chevrolet. Google search revealed theft passlock system complaints on chevy cars I was charged $634. 84 plus tax, sport Chevrolet in silver spring MD to replace the ignition lock cylinder, wiring and connector. 2 days later the same thing happened. The issue was resolved by leaving the key in acc for 10 minutes thus resetting theft system. Why was I charged $600 for a defect?.

At first, the service engine soon light would illuminate at random intervals. Then engine shut off while car was moving. The problem happened more frequently as time progressed. Then the car would not start intermittently. Finally it would not start at all. The shop found the bad part was the ignition switch. Total cost to replace the switch and do the associated work was $900.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu classic. The contact that the vehicle failed to start properly multiple times. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnosis and the mechanic stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired,however,after the repairs when the contact attempted to eject the key from the ignition, the key failed to turn all the way to the off position. The key could turn from accessory to on position and vice versa,however,it would not turn to the off position. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for a diagnosis and the dealer stated that they would replace the ignition switch and replace the keys,however,there was a fee. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign:14v400000(electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was unavailable. Gb.

My car has now failed to start several times. I had the fuel relay switch replaced which seemed to solve the problem for about a week. Now it is doing it again, I called Chevrolet after researching the issue (seems to be a big issue) and they just recommended me to take it to the dealership. Not good, and worried that the vehicle will shut off while driving. Please help.

2004 chevy Malibu maxx will not start due to passlock. Car cranks over and often takes a while to start. Eventually car starts. Often left stranded waiting for it to start.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start at times after several attempts. The vehicle would also suddenly stop while she was driving. She had the vehicle towed several times as a result. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where a passlock sensor was replaced; however, the failure continued. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current mileage was approximately 125,000. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000. Updated 01/06/lj.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact states that vehicle will not start. The car will die while it is idling. When getting out of vehicle and turning it off and then get ting back into the vehicle it will not start again. This happened four different times. The cd player will not work, and sometimes when he tried starting vehicle the trunk will open. So it had been several different electrical problems with this vehicle.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the day after purchasing her vehicle it would not start. The vehicle was taken back to the dealership where they diagnosed that the wiring was not connected. The contact experienced multiple electrical issues with the vehicle since the failure was diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 282,456.