2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, 3% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“For some reason the entire interior trim on the door panels have come unglued and detached from the doors. It looks terrible. I recently received a recall notice regarding a knocking noise in the steering. Of course, this has been going on for years and now the notice says my car must have less than 150k miles on it. I dare say there are not many 2004 vehicles with less than 150k miles? Mine is around 164k. We use to spray grease on the joint where it hits when the steering wheel is turned. …”
NHTSA complaint #10716363, filed 2015-05, 130,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air conditioning system stopped working. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10609575, filed 2014-07, 110,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic. After turning the air conditioner on it was heating the vehicle instead of cooling it. A mechanic added two cans of free-on in the unit; however, the air conditioner is not operating normally. The failure mileage was 72,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10233463, filed 2008-07, 72,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10247552Dec 12, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10244201Sep 26, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
- 10244214Sep 21, 2023This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10228906Dec 21, 2022This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support…
- 10224820Oct 7, 2022This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
- 10222839Sep 28, 2022This service bulletin provides information on Handling Requests for Modifications to Permanently Import/Export Vehicles Between the U.S. and Canada.
- 10213022May 16, 2022This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
59 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology