2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 434 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, 2% of the 434 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“Car was running a little rough going up hills at 106,000 miles so I had a transmission service done at aamco. 2 days later the car is in limp mode barely made it home coasted. Low rpms has no power and for some reason it will not go into reverse now. Gets higher rpms and pulls in neutral. Before that the car was fine beside a suspension/ shocks that were never able to be repaired by every mechanic I went to.”
NHTSA complaint #11163396, filed 2018-12, 106,500 miles“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“Steering went on car while driving . Not involved in accident brought to dealers and had to get whole new steering column put in , but I had to pay for the balancing and rotation of the tires. That was the steering column's fault.”
NHTSA complaint #10206804, filed 2007-10, 39,455 miles“- the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx lt. The vehicle pulled to the left while driving at any speed, it was much worse when driving 70 MPH. When driving with left hand the steering wheel the wheel pushes the hand the left and the vehicle went to the left. The mechanic performed an alignment, but had indicated that the alignment was within factory specs. The mechanic stated they could try to adjust the castor, but not to factory specs. The failure continued to occur after the alignment was finished and became worse. There were no bulletins on this vehicle . …”
NHTSA complaint #10182575, filed 2007-02, 6,500 miles“This car shakes all over the road, takes you all over the road you have to hold it on the road. Cause it might take you off the road. We have gone thru tires with this car as well, the brake light works some times, had it replace, still has issue. I wanted to give this car to my son now I'm scared too, I don't feel it is safe...”
NHTSA complaint #10615949, filed 2014-07Related service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10190337Oct 1, 2017Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and…
Suspension: 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 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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