One problem related to front suspension lower ball joint 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.
Car made clunking noise when turning right and or left find that the universal joint on steering shaft was rusted so I sprayed it down with some free all penetrating oil, has gone away. There is also a clunkng noise going over bumps lifted the car by the body and shook wheels found that the lower ball joints have play in them.