Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 050309009 | 11/01/2005 | 10019020 | Revised rear shock absorber replacement and fastener tightening specifications. *tt | 01/31/2006 | |
| 3263 | 10011819 | Front suspension noise on turns. *eh | 02/01/2005 | ||
| 040306001 | 09/01/2004 | 10011064 | Vehicle leads/pulls characteristics and diagnosis. *tt | 12/28/2004 | |
| 3000 | 01/01/2004 | 10008849 | Vehicle leads or pulls to the left. *tt | 08/24/2004 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 3020 | 01/01/2004 | 10008793 | Rear sunshade comes undone. *mj | 08/23/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 08/19/2004 | 2500 | 3 | |
| Since i purchased my lemon malibu 2004, i have been experiencing problems with the steering column, the rack and pinion, the car suspension, the power window. the dealer replaced the rack and pinion twice. they removed three times the steering column to place some grease in the system. my husband had a bad experience while driving the car, the steering system got stuck. *tr | |||
| 08/05/2006 | 40350 | 5 | 05/05/2004 |
| Power steering failed on 2004 chevy malibu without warning. i had taken the car in about a month ago for front alignment issues, thought they fixed it, but the problem came back and then power steering quit. *jb | |||
| 01/20/2004 | 1 | 01/10/2004 | |
| 2004 malibu anti theft light and radio lock light illuminates, problem with seal on the rear left window. *ts the steering was stiff, the molding on the let rear window came out of place when the window was rolled up. the vehicle would vibrate while driving. there was a rubbing noise coming from the front of the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated several times, the temperature and fuel gauge light illuminated. the trunk would not open properly when using the remote. the vehicle started by itself and all the lights illuminated which caused the battery to die. *jb | |||
| 04/11/2006 | 33500 | 1 | 01/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated there is a noise in the front end while turning at low speeds. the dealership determined this is the issue addressed in the technical service bulletin, manufacturer #1716682 regarding the suspension. the bulletin stated the repair is being designed and should be available in the first quarter of 2006. | |||
| 09/01/2005 | 1 | 09/01/2004 | |
| 2004 chevrolet malibu front end mad a thumping noise when making slow turns. *ts *jb | |||
| 02/01/2006 | 18000 | 1 | 08/11/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph there was a rattling sound noticed coming from underneath the vehicle. although the dealership was alerted no repairs were made. | |||
| 08/04/2004 | 5 | ||
| 2004 chevrolet malibu experienced problems with the steering.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer stated the vehicle pulled to the left when he would take off from a stop and it would drift to the left while driving. *jb | |||
| 06/30/2004 | 182 | 4 | 06/30/2004 |
| The vehicle pulls to the left. the dealer repaired the vehicle. currently, it pulls to the right. the vehicle was serviced on four occasions. *ak about two miles from the dealer the vehicle pulled to the left. the consumer corrected the problem with the steering wheel. the dealer shifted the tires, then it seemed to pull to the right. *sc the rear view mirror cracked. | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 8000 | 2 | 12/13/2003 |
| While driving steering wheel vibrated out control to the point it felt like the steering wheel was going to jump out of the window. when making right turns consumer could hear a clicking sound. took the vehicle to the dealer. they repaired the steering problem. however,. the noise problem recurred. *ak ea04018_cat steering wheel jerking back and forth. *tc | |||
| 12/05/2003 | 3 | 10/05/2003 | |
| There is a rattling noise in the steering wheel when turning like something is loose. dealership serviced the vehicle twice before hearing the problem. dealership indicated a part needed to be replaced and ordered the part. the consumer has been waiting for 4 months for the dealership to receive the part and install it. *ak pe04031_cat | |||
| SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) | |||
| 04/07/2004 | 5000 | 4 | |
| While driving at highway speeds steering wheel pulled to the left. consumer had the problem fixed once before, but the mechanic did not resolve the problem. *ak pe04031_cat | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 07/21/2008 | 48000 | 1 | |
| Car made clunking noise when turning right and or left find that the universal joint on steering shaft was rusted so i sprayed it down with some free all penetrating oil, has gone away. there is also a clunkng noise going over bumps lifted the car by the body and shook wheels found that the lower ball joints have play in them. *tr | |||
| 12/12/2004 | 3 | 07/17/2004 | |
| Problems with the:rack and pinion steering , brakes, front suspension. *ak | |||
| 05/17/2006 | 36300 | 1 | 05/17/2006 |
| I purchased my 2004 malibu on the date listed as incident date. after bringing home and driving a bit, i began to notice a clunking noise under the front floor when going over bumps and turning the steering wheel. this is especially noticeable at low speeds. *jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2004 malibu makes a constant knocking and popping sound in the front end. *ts the manufacturer is aware of the problem but hasn't identified the cause of the problem. *nm | |||
| 06/27/2004 | 22 | 5 | |
| While driving at any speed vehicle pulled to the left.*ak | |||
| 07/10/2004 | 20 | 4 | 07/10/2004 |
| Consumer has a concern that the vehicle pulled to the left while driving 55 mph or more. the vehicle has been to the dealer on four separate occasions. each times the dealer has aligned the front wheels, readjusted the steering wheel, changed the left side tire and realigned the front tire and the problem continued. *jb | |||
| 09/19/2003 | 40 | 2 | 09/04/2003 |
| A knocking/clicking noise came from the steering wheel/column when turning. vehicle had been to the dealer, and dealer replaced steering shaft , but problem recurred. *ak *tc ea04018_cat deleted ea04018 annotation - have not validated this is second power steering loss incident cat | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 10/10/2005 | 45000 | 4 | 09/01/2004 |
| There was a cluncking sound every time i turn the wheel to the left or the right. i took the car to the dealer on two occasions for repair, and they replaced the steering column both times, the car still cluncked. .the dealer said the cluncking sound was okay and not to bring it back.the right wheel bearing was replaced, and now the gas gauge did not work. also, i was told when the gas gauge failed it wa s an early warning that the fuel pump will soon need to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 10/10/2005 | 45000 | 4 | 09/01/2004 |
| There wa sa cluncking sound every time i turned the wheel to the left or the right. i sent the car to the dealer on two occasions for repairs, and they replaced the steering column both times, the car still cluncked. .the dealer said the cluncking sound was okay and not to bring it back.the right wheel bearing was replaced, and now the gas gaug efailed. 1 was told when the gas gauge failure was an early warning that the fuel pump will soon need to be replaced.*ak | |||