2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic steering problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu classic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel independently turned to the left without warning. The vehicle was turned off and back on but failed to fix the issue. The vehicle was towed to an independent…”
filed Feb 24, 2020
“For some reason the entire interior trim on the door panels have come unglued and detached from the doors. It looks terrible. I recently received a recall notice regarding a knocking noise in the steering. Of course, this has been going on for years and now the notice says my car must have less…”
filed May 13, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Malibu Classic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Malibu Classic | 6 | 29% |
| 2005 Malibu Classic | 20 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.