50 problems related to power train 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.
2004 Malibu LS-driving down the highway today and the bell goes off, the yellow wrench appears and the radio shows power steering. The power steering just went out all at once and I almost ran into a truck. Called the Chevrolet dealership and they stated there is not a recall on this and it is also not covered under the powertrain warranty. Nhtsa please issue a recall on this power steering problem before it causes someone to loose their life. I have a 1998 Malibu LS and a 2004 Malibu LS and they both have gave me problems. I will never purchase another one. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
I came to a stop at a red light and 3 seconds later I heard a chime and a car with a wrench through it appeared on my dash. My wheel locked up and the only way to unlock it was to turn the care off and back on. The same thing happened on two other occasions while stopped at a light.
Came home from work on 9/10/12 and pulled into the driveway. When I placed the car in park it did not go into park and the car kept on rolling almost hitting my other vehicle. I tried putting into other gears but they were off (shift to drive it might be in neutral, shift to reverse it might be in neutral too). It's like it doesn't know what gear it is in and you have to kinda play with it to get it into the right gear. Also, since it's not reading that it's in park I cannot pull the keys out of the ignition. Thank god my kids were not in front of my car when I got home. . . . Pretty dangerous as you don't know if it's in park or not and the car will just roll.
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The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact noticed smoke underneath the vehicle and it became difficult to shift gears from drive into reverse. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The contact was later notified of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v224000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Upon trying to start car immediately had "wrench" sign on the left of the steering wheel with a message above the radio stating power steering needed to be looked at immediately, however, later that night indicated was working so drove the next week or so,. Took into dealer on September 28 who ran diagnostics on it and found code c0545 but could not duplicate the problem. They did indicate that it was common to the 2004 model. On Saturday October 1, 2011 it repeatedly exhibited the same problem so have not driven it since. On Thursday, October 6, 2011 we did have to move it for lawn care purposes. It started fine and did not show the problem however, after reading other comments on-line where it indicated power steering had gone out while driving have not been driving it until more can be found out. It seems to me that this is something gm/Chevrolet needs to correct. Should we have corrected and they were to later come out with a recall would we be reimbursed?.
I read you are looking into 2004 Malibu shift cables. Our cable broke a few month back resulting in an inability to start the car or shift gears. We replaced the cable. I have the old cable if you would like it.
Power steering quit while driving. Went on line and saw lots of similar complaints for the same vehicle-2004 chevy Malibu.
2004 Chevrolet Malibu maxx. Consumer seeking reimbursement for previous repairs, prior to recall. The consumer stated the steering wheel was noisy, the wheel was loose, the vehicle pulled to the right. An alignment was performed twice, she experienced steering problems during the entire year of 2013. There was a recall on the steering issue, but she continued to experience problems. The intermediate shaft and rack and pinion were replaced. Also, the turn signals and shifter cable were replaced.
I own a 2004; 4 cyl; chevy Malibu with electronic power steering. The system failed while I was on the interstate. I narrowly escaped causing a collision because of this failure. When towed to chevy ". . . Their computer shows no problem. . . ". Baloney, I have since found out by going on-line that lots of chevy Malibus have this problem. Chevy will not own up to it because it is a major expensive repair.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 35 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and was unable to shift gears. She was unable to stop the vehicle and shift into park. She drove to the dealer and they assisted her in placing the vehicle into park and shutting it off. There were no warnings prior to the failure. While at the dealer, a technician determined that the shift lever assembly failed. The vehicle was repaired at the cost of $206. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 22,378 and current mileage was 22,382. Updated 03-30-09 updated 03/31/09.
When I have to slow down, like when having to let a car turn in front of you. When the car shifts gears it jerks really hard, and will do this in all gears it shifts into.
I have 3 recall letters and each states the parts aren't available. Those recalls are:14116,14152;13036. These recall repairs state that they affect the safety of this vehicle and yet we are forced to drive a vehicle with possible life threatening issues while the parts are not available. The safety issues aside, the recalls affect the value of this product by the implication it's defective. These issues should be dealt with swiftly as to minimize possible fatalities and if no parts are available, then a safe rental vehicle of like kind should be available at no cost to the owners.
Loss of power steering. Recall #4050 power steering assist. It I nvolves replacement of steering collmn w/movable pedals v1185.
Reporting multiple issues. Increased problems after recall work performed. . Items 2 and 3. Item 1 from the original purchase and no gm solution on what has been a wide spread part quality problem documented. Drivers side seat early on from purchase dealer welded break once. Broke again driving with broken seat now leg nerve back problems. Concern on safety if in accident a. . No recall why no option to get replacement parts or seat why????? while driving vehicle power steering went out reduced acceleration dashboard varying lights random varies off and on able to coast out of traffic. No ability to restart. Towed dealer indicated need to replace generator and battery both performed vehicle drains unable to start jump start runs fails again later - no solution problem started after dealership recall work done on ignition switch related to recall work???? sitting in driveway - do we tow back to dealership that had us replace the generator as an unnecessary expense??? selector malfunction not working serviced now no ability to use low gear selection push button. Stays on 3 why again related to recall work performed??? some sensations of slippage between gears as well. Why?? like the vehicle and want it to be safe to drive and keep in service. Loyal gm family member that is considering changing manufacturers. Saturn owner - no longer available pontiac owner grand am no loner available pontiac vibe owner Chevrolet blazer owner Chevrolet camero. Chevrolet impala our family list goes on. More difficult to keep the family loyal drop down box on vehicle never displayed.