2004 Chevrolet Malibu suspension problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Electrical wires/components issues, instrument cluster lights not turning on, vehicle with a wrench indicator light comes on & off, traction control with a slash on tc indicator light comes on & off (tc/), when my car is running an idling or parked or idling at a stop light or driving in a certain…”
filed Nov 16, 2020
“The dash has abs, tch and security light comes shortly after car has been started with in scound comes a beeping sound were all three lights stay on until engine is cut off. The light bulbs has melted plastic cover on the front turn signal/park lamp drl. When speed is increasing on high way free…”
filed Jul 8, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Malibu | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 Malibu | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Malibu | 13 | 2% |
| 2017 Malibu | 10 | 1% |
| 2016 Malibu | 19 | 2% |
| 2015 Malibu | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Malibu | 8 | 2% |
| 2013 Malibu | 65 | 8% |
| 2012 Malibu | 10 | 1% |
| 2011 Malibu | 11 | 1% |
| 2010 Malibu | 13 | 1% |
| 2009 Malibu | 11 | 1% |
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.