2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 0%of 434 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, 0% of the 434 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx purchased in 2004. The rear view mirror began to fall off of the vehicle while in motion. Her independent mechanic found hairline cracks where the mirror mounts to the vehicle. The mirror was reapplied. This occurred several times thereafter. No repairs have been made to date to correct the actual failure. The failure mileage was under 10,000. The current was 48,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10297548, filed 2009-12, 10,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10017136Oct 26, 2005Power mirrors working opposite of the switch direction.
- 10011220Aug 1, 2004Rear sunshade comes unhooked from rear sunroof trim. *tt this bulletin replaces previous bulletin number 04-08-110-004.
- 10012630Apr 1, 2004Proper removal of power window switch to avoid damage to door trim pad or power window switch remove trim pad first.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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