general problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu

Two problems related to latches/locks/linkage have 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.

1 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2021

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu classic. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the vehicle loss motive power and abnormal noises were heard coming from the dashboard. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle when the door locks began to lock and unlock inadvertently. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove the vehicle to a locksmith. The locksmith informed the contact that there was no failure with the ignition switch. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that they could not repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

2 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 09/04/2006

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the electrical locks failed and the doors failed to lock. In addition, the windows failed to open or close. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was unknown.


Other Latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu

Door Latch problems
4
Latches/locks/linkage problems
2
Trunk Lid Lock problems
1


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