2004 Chevrolet Malibu power train problems
64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. While the contact's son was parking the vehicle, he was unable to shift the gear out of reverse and turn off the engine. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number…”
filed Jul 11, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to move into gear when attempting to drive or reverse. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact called tracy chevrolet at (209) 835-4500 (located at 3400 auto plaza way, tracy, ca…”
filed Jan 15, 2019
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 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Malibu | 5 | 13% |
| 2023 Malibu | 8 | 12% |
| 2022 Malibu | 23 | 24% |
| 2021 Malibu | 28 | 32% |
| 2020 Malibu | 58 | 29% |
| 2019 Malibu | 66 | 35% |
| 2018 Malibu | 169 | 24% |
| 2017 Malibu | 139 | 20% |
| 2016 Malibu | 166 | 20% |
| 2015 Malibu | 31 | 11% |
| 2014 Malibu | 52 | 15% |
| 2013 Malibu | 53 | 6% |
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.