2004 Chevrolet Malibu air bags problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The Grumman LLV was hit by the driver of the Chevy Malibu. The Grumman LLV had seatbelt issues with impact. The LLV was forced over on two wheels with left side impact from the driver of Chevy Malibu. [XXX] was the driver of the USPS Grumman LLV at the time of accident sustaining neck injuries…”
filed Mar 24, 2024
“The rack and pinion went out when making left turns in city setting. Steering wheel turned but wheels did not. Felt a jumping in the wheel. Gears in rack were stripped when making a hard left turn. Steering wheel spun 3/4 and ruined air bag and no cruise control. Ive had to get a new rack and…”
filed May 24, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Malibu | 6 | 11% |
| 2022 Malibu | 4 | 4% |
| 2021 Malibu | 5 | 6% |
| 2020 Malibu | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 Malibu | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 Malibu | 14 | 2% |
| 2017 Malibu | 14 | 2% |
| 2016 Malibu | 17 | 2% |
| 2015 Malibu | 49 | 18% |
| 2014 Malibu | 16 | 5% |
| 2013 Malibu | 59 | 7% |
| 2012 Malibu | 101 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
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.