We have classified the 111 complaints from 2004 Chevrolet Malibu about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.
Power steering fails under hard acceleration. when this occurs the check engine light come on and the steering has no electric assist. this continues until the acceleration is reduced. after reduced acceleration the check engine light goes off the the power steering returns to normal. this occurs intermittently, but typically on a freeway on ramp while getting up to speed and trying to merge with traffic.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced intermittent failure with the ignition switch. the contact had to jiggle the key for the vehicle to start. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician jiggled the key and the vehicle was able to start. the technician informed the contact that there may be an unknown recall on the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the contact stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000. *dt*jb
O2 sensor, ing fuse keeps blowing causing car not to start
Takata recall. my radio started displaying a service air bag message and my horn stopped working. the wiring in the car has stopped working. i began to replace lightbulbs thinking they were blown but just will not work. heard this car was recalled for these exact problems i am having but for some reason my car has no recalls. my steering wheel makes a knocking noise when turning very sharp. sounds like a piece is broken knocking around
Takata inflators please fix my car i went to the local auto parts store and they checked the system for me and all these problems plus more have popped up and they're all on the recall list
Power steering repeatedly goes out while driving. blinkers only work sometimes. cruise control does not engage. i lost power steering going down a busy highway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. when the contact reached his destination, the vehicle was placed in park and attempted to remove the key from the ignition, but was unsuccessful. the contact had to move the key in an up and down, side to side motion for several minutes in order to remove it from the ignition. the ignition failure occurred several times since june of 2017. the contact purchased a new key, which worked for a few months. the vehicle was taken to an independent auto mechanic and was informed that the failure would have to be repaired at the chevrolet dealer because specific tools needed to be used. the failure was not repaired. the manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. the failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. while driving 60 mph, the check engine and power steering warning indicators illuminated. the steering wheel required excessive force in order to make a turn. when the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, it resumed normal operation. the failure recurred several other times. the contact also stated that the brake lights failed to work. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the recalls were expired. the vehicle was taken to another dealer where they estimated that the diagnostic check would cost $114. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was 166,000.
Takata recall my 2004 malibu does not have working cruise control , my wiring is barely working as in my locks won't work , my heat we only blows cold air on defrost my defrost barely clears my windows , my t\c light is the only light that stays on all the time and i barely have traction while driving if i'm trying to accelerate getting on the highway my wheel will lock or barely move and i have to let completely off the gas to free the wheel i get any alerts on my speedometer. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 23 mph in the rain, the vehicle spun out of control and crashed into a cement barrier. the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed and there were no injuries. two days later, the interior of the vehicle caught fire. the fire department extinguished the fire. a police report was filed. the fire department informed the contact that the fire was due to the electrical wiring in the dashboard. the vehicle was not towed or taken to the dealer. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 153,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. after the vehicle was parked, the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 200,000.
I took my 2004 malibu max chevy to.ray chevrolet in antioch illinois.we got recalls on the steering they told us they didn't have the part .they told us they would let us know when the part came in .its been a year.its really dangerous driving is way.the steering went out a couple of times.i need help.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 252,000. the vin was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. after the key was inserted in the ignition switch, the ignition switch failed to respond. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin and failure mileage were unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the windshield transmission wiper linkage bushing failed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact also stated that the rear passenger side tail lights failed. the contact stated that the failure was intermittent. the contact also stated that removing the key from the ignition was difficult at times. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. the approximate failure mileage was 53,000.