2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 434 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,082miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, 1% of the 434 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,082 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.
“My 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx leaks from the roof area between the windshield and the sunroof. When we have heavy rain. Such as what we had on saturday 3/13/10, water was leaking from the overhead lights onto the console. It also leaks from under the drivers area. Puddles in the left rear passenger area. It happens in moderate to heavy rain fall.”
NHTSA complaint #10320395, filed 2010-03, 19,235 miles“Bought a certified used 2004 Malibu Maxx in august 2007 with 19000 miles. Currently have 68000 miles. Drivers seat frame cracked. Was not in any accident or any incident which could have caused the frame to crack. The driver seat is 4 way electric powered seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10286655, filed 2009-10, 67,800 miles“2004 Chevrolet malibu max steering failed making the vehicle undriveable. Rear hatchback door is rusting. When the steering failed the vehicle was towed 38 miles tot he consumer's home. The rear hatch molding clips and gaskets failed to prevent salt induced swirl rust”
NHTSA complaint #10169076, filed 2006-09, 28,929 miles“Took maxx to dealer for clicking noise in steering column and thumping noise in rear of vehicle upon deceleration. Was advised that the clicking noise had been reported before but no fix was available as of yet from GM. Also was advised that thumping noise was the hatch. They adjusted the hatch so poorly that now it doesn't close all the way and of course the thumping noise is still there. Took car back (third time) and had service manager ride with me until he acknowledged the thumping noise in addition to the click in steering column. …”
NHTSA complaint #10150409, filed 2006-02, 18,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10190934Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10190933Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10037570Apr 1, 2012Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
- 10017853Sep 1, 2005Sunshade mirror cover breaks off at the hinge pins.
- 10016455Aug 1, 2005Loose shift knob.
- 10016193Sep 1, 2004Malibu maxx rear sunshade.
Body and structure: 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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