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Electronic stability controlPart report

2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 116 total for the year
Median mileage
165,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, 1% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 165,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008314%
200555%
200411%
200316%

Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Electrical system
59 complaints
Steering
24 complaints
Exterior lighting
11 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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