2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 434 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, 1% of the 434 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,000 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.
“I went to the dealership and traded my saturn vue for the 2004 Malibu Maxx. When I test drove the car, after the acceleration reached 4rpms, there was a high pitched whine from the engine closest to the tire. They looked at it and said that it was a loose belt. So I bought the car and they said to bring it the chevy dealership to get it fixed. I took it in and they said they couldn't duplicate the problem so I had to ride with them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10184577, filed 2007-03, 30,000 miles“Brand new monte carlo ss 2004 useing exsessive amount of oil.this problem started about 700 miles and continues today,have used about 6 quarts so far car has 5000 miles on it now.”
NHTSA complaint #10154862, filed 2006-04, 700 miles“Power steering went out while driving. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer on 5 occasions, but dealer was unable to resolve the problem. The service engine soon light illuminated.”
NHTSA complaint #10106630, filed 2005-02, 3,000 miles“2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx has a burnt oil smell. Consumer states that the dealership can not find the cause of the problem. The consumer stated after he changed the oil, the smell would linger for 3-4 weeks after traveling highway speed for more than 20 miles or more.”
NHTSA complaint #10264550, filed 2009-03“Consumer concerned about owners being notified by dealership about recalls. The consumer was informed of two recalls (04027 and 04030) when she contacted the dealer about the dipstick being difficult to remove and the owners manual. The recalls came out two months before the consumer purchase her vehicle.”
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Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
251 complaintsSeats
93 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsExterior lighting
37 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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