2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx power train problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that while making a left turn the vehicle shifted into neutral independently without warning. The contact depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact attempted to manually shift the vehicle into park however, the…”
filed Jun 17, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. After reversing and attempting to place the vehicle in park, the transmission gear selection did not match the indicated gear. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer where it was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power…”
filed Aug 21, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling…Campaign 14V224000 · Apr 30, 2014
Related service bulletins
GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This…
24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2024
Power Train problems in other Malibu Maxx years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Malibu Maxx | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 Malibu Maxx | 17 | 6% |
| 2005 Malibu Maxx | 3 | 1% |
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.