2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx air bags problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx. The contact stated that after he turned off and restarted the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Bruce’s auto body shop where it was diagnosed that the air bag side impact sensor failed to reset and needed to be…”
filed May 25, 2023
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. While turning the steering wheel in either direction, a popping noise was present and the steering ability seized. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the steering shaft pulled out of the rack. The air bag warning indicator illuminated after…”
filed Jan 29, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Malibu Maxx years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Malibu Maxx | 18 | 41% |
| 2006 Malibu Maxx | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 Malibu Maxx | 9 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
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.