2004 Chevrolet Malibu service brakes problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu — 3% 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
“Power steering upon ignition lights up and locks power steering. Turn off and restart several times before operational. Abs light intermittently comes on while driving. Electric assist power steering. Both in stationary and while driving in city and highway.”
filed Apr 15, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- SOME OF THESE PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) THAT MAY CALCULATE…Campaign 04V190000 · Apr 19, 2004
Service Brakes problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Malibu | 2 | 6% |
| 2023 Malibu | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 Malibu | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 Malibu | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Malibu | 41 | 21% |
| 2019 Malibu | 20 | 11% |
| 2018 Malibu | 60 | 9% |
| 2017 Malibu | 66 | 9% |
| 2016 Malibu | 94 | 11% |
| 2015 Malibu | 15 | 6% |
| 2014 Malibu | 42 | 12% |
| 2013 Malibu | 44 | 5% |
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.