Two problems related to starter solenoid 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.
On 7/13/09 with 28500 miles & again at 5/21/14 with 43500 miles the rear hatch sop actuator faulty internal failure lock /solenoid #15145724 description latch #12. 242 car delivered 2/11/04 7/13/09 lock fail cost $159 labor $230 =$390 5/12/14 fails lock $353. 63 labor $240 =$ 594 chev garaged & maintained defective part never upgraded & gm refuses to acknowledge design effect total cost $984 price a rip off good by gm.
2004 Chevrolet Malibu maxx. Consumer writes in regards to solenoid/lock failure and poor attitude of customer service agent. The consumer stated the hatch would not open, using the remote. The same part failed twice.