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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2004 Chevrolet Malibu Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
0%of 1,147 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu, 0% of the 1,147 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.

“Power steering upon ignition lights up and locks power steering. Turn off and restart several times before operational. Abs light intermittently comes on while driving. Electric assist power steering. Both in stationary and while driving in city and highway.”

NHTSA complaint #11408197, filed 2021-04, 50,000 miles

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202437%
202334%
202111%
202021%
201932%
201851%
201771%
201630%
201510%
201320%
201120%
201030%
200920%
200810%
200410%

Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu

Steering
798 complaints
Electrical system
151 complaints
Exterior lighting
84 complaints
Seats
69 complaints
Brakes
64 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
64 complaints
Suspension
31 complaints
Fuel system
29 complaints
Vehicle speed control
27 complaints
Air bags
26 complaints
Electronic stability control
22 complaints
Other or unknown
21 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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