We found the following complaints for CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX (2004)
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While driving on an icy roadway on a downhill left cruve i felt the steering unexpectedly stiffen up as if the car had stalled. By the time i applied enough pressure to compensate the car started to veer to the left, and would not recover. It crashed and rolled over. Also, the air bags did not deploy until we were hanging upside down, even though the car hit hard in the front. Also only the two front air bags deployed not the side or curtain bags. The car was a total loss.
The contact owned a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving approximately 30 mph, the steering lost power. In an attempt to make a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the front driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The front driver's air bag exploded and struck the driver in the face. The driver sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow yard. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. While turning the steering wheel in either direction, a popping noise was present and the steering ability seized. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the steering shaft pulled out of the rack. The air bag warning indicator illuminated after the failure. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. Elm chevrolet (301 e. Church st, elmira, ny) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 157,000.
The contact owned a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal twice with excessive force to prevent a crash. When the brake pedal was depressed the second time, the air bags deployed and emitted white powder, which impaired the contact's vision. The contact crashed the vehicle into the rear of another vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained back and shoulder injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 10/08/14*ljupdated 05/18/2015
While traveling in a school zone going approximately 25 miles per hour, i was in an accident involving a school bus. I could not stop, or steer the car to avoid a collision with the rear of the bus. My car went under the rear of the bus, where it was crushed in the front end. The car seemed to just shut down, had no power steering and braking control. The air bags never deployed., even though they should have with the type of impact that the car received. We would like to make this complaint, on behalf of ourselves and any other motorist that might have had similar circumstances.thankyou.
I was driving on 91s in hartford ct. I had just gotten on the highway and moved into the second lane. It was raining and i hydroplaned. I went into a 360 and at the 180 point i hit the cement divider head on. I continued in the 360 and as i came about again i hit the metal guardrail, again, head on and went into another 360. There was no airbag deployment at all and my seatbelt didn't lock up which caused my face and upper torso to hit the steering wheel. I lost teeth and wasinjured on my upper torso and neck. I called chevy and was told to take pics of car and send them . I did so and still have the pics and the car. Chevy sent a "tech" out to do "tests". The tech showed up not only an hour and a half late but without the proper equipment to do the tests and wound up borrowing certain things from my neighbor. I waited 3+ months to hear from chevy. I received a letter stating that they take no responsibility., and that the tests said it was under the threshold if when an airbag should deploy. Included with the letter was a "copy of the test" which was/is absolutely incomprehensible to me. There was no explanation of anything this "test" said. But chevy takes no responsibility at all. If needed i will forward all pics and the letter from chevy as well.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx.while driving approximately 69 mph in the rain, the vehicle approached a puddle and hydroplaned.the vehicle struck the median and spun out beginning on the driver's side.neither front air bags deployed.the contact and driver sustained minor injuries.the vehicle was totally destroyed.the current and failure mileages were 48,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx.while driving 30 mph, the contact drove down an embankment.the air bags failed to deploy and the vehicle was destroyed.the vehicle was pulled out of the woods and towed away.both occupants were slightly injured, although they were wearing their seat belts.a police report was filed.the air bags were never serviced prior to the failure.the failure mileage was 60,000.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 50 mph the vehicle hit a deer head on and the frontal airbags did not deploy.the vehicle sustained frontal body damage and a police report was filed at the scene.the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop; they were unable to determine why the airbags failed to deploy.
My car was in a rollover accident where it left the road and flipped twice landing on it's side against some trees and the air bags did not deploy. Not the ones in the front nor the side air bags. The insurance co. Said the car is totaled. Luckily my children weren't in the car at the time but if they had been would they be here today without the safety feature of airbags?
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx.on may 15, 2007, the contact's vehicle was struck on the driver's side fender.the drivers side seat belt failed to secure the contact and the air bags failed to deploy.he suffered an injury from striking the steering wheel and was taken to the hospital.the contact has a police report.the engine size and speed at the time of the crash were unknown.the current and failure mileages were 16,500.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The airbag module light failed withoutwarning. The dealer was notified, and she was advised since that the module has failed.any repairs made, would be at the owners expense. No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 35000. The current mileage was 36000.
My car was in a rollover accident where it left the road and flipped twice landing on it's side against some trees and the air bags did not deploy. Not the ones in the front nor the side air bags. The insurance co. Said the car is totaled. Luckily my children weren't in the car at the time but if they had been would they be here today without the safety feature of airbags?
I own a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The power steering in the vehicle goes out while the car is in motion. When power steering goes out, i have to stop the vehicle where i am and turn the car off and restart the vehicle to get power steering to come back on. Also the left turn signal light continues to go out. I have replaced the light several times and it continues to blow after a day. The turn signal being out makes it hard for me to turn when at stop signs. Other drivers don't know i am turning and try to drive while i am making a turn.
2004 chevy malibu maxx will not start due to passlock.car cranks over and often takes a while to start.eventually car starts.often left stranded waiting for it to start.
Turn signal bulbs are being melted by defective sockets!!! need replacement.
Drls bulbs on headlights run too hot causing the bulb to burn out constantly and causing assembly to and melt. I have to drive with my headlights on at all times, or my turning signals will not work. I've already had to replace headlight assembly twice.
July 18 - driving to work, heard and felt a clunk. On the radio display power steering was now displayed and the mechanics symbol illuminated on the dashboard. July 28- mccluskey is unable to duplicate trouble with car, they do not have parts anyway.aug. 6 -vm car is ready. When we arrived told us there is a problem, they have used non-approved gm parts, they need to take those parts out and put in approved gm parts to be paid. Rear quarter of the car was damaged. Aug.14 - passenger side lower front bumper is now damaged aug. 21 - picked up malibu from the body shop, realize seat is broken call the body shop back within 5 min. Of leaving the lot, i went around a corner and i am thrown into the door. In oct. Received the recall letter again, dealerships now have parts, take your vehicle in and have the repair completed. If this was done in august why did i just receive a letter? nov. 27, while my husband was driving the car the power steering would not work again, making a turn at slow speed the car would not respond and acted as if he had his foot on the brake and the accelerator at the same time, as if he was power braking, the car would not move, the car was not drivable, completely unsafe.dec. 3 borcherding buick calls me and tells me the recalls are not the issue and cannot be completed until the steering column issue is fixed.the car had 57635 miles on july 18th the day the car was towed to mccluskey chevrolet, on august 22nd the morning after i picked up the car from mccluskey chevrolet the car has 58135. The car became un-drivable with 60890 miles.i have a receipt the power steering was replaced in 2005 under a recall/warranty and then again the power steering was repaired in 2009 with gm paying half we paid half due to the low miles on the vehicle.
My friend has a 2004 chevy malibu, she asked me to check her frontturn signals as they were not working. I noticed the light bulbs were covered by a orange plastic globe. I was amazed to see the plastic globes had burn holesin them and the melting plastic was dripping on the light bulbs and destroying them. I also noticed burn marks on the headlamp lenses on both sides. I removed the plastic globes and put new bulbs in. The globes are way too closeto the hot bulbs which are burning the plastic. It is happening on higher mileagemalibus that have had time to melt the plastic. I feel this is a design flawand a possible fire hazard. I checked on the internet and there are hundreds if not thousands of complaints about this same problem. Gm has no bulletinson this matter.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. While operating the vehicle, the instrument panel lights suddenly turned off and on. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
Failure of power steering while accelerating vehicle.steering direction becomes impossible to change until acceleration ceases. This has supposedly been fixed by the dealership two times previous to today.the last time it was fixed was only two weeks ago and while i was driving the kids into school this morning, the steering locked up, the dinging sound turned on, and the message board read power steering along with a tool that lit up on the dashboard.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx.the left turn signal bulbs often blow out.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the bulb and some wires.recently, he noticed that the left turn signal covering burned.the vehicle will be taken to the dealer for a diagnosis.the failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 37,900.updated 10/03/08 the dealer stated the wiring harness had melted.updated 10/07/08.
Getting "power steering error" intermittently since last one year. The error message goes away at restart, but comes back again later. This is serious matter as it could mean loss of power to the steering and may result in a crash.please investigate it and have it recalled before some one gets killed.
In the middle of making turns, right and left, the electronic power steering will deactivate causing car to jerk, then steering will be extremely difficult. Car can be turned off and then restarted and the issue will stop for a short time. There has been recalls for this issue on other gm models but not my model.this issue first occurred while my 16 yr old daughter was driving and almost resulting in an accident.i am extremely concern for my daughter safety will driving this vehicle.i took the car out shortly after this happen to her and within 3 turns the steering wheel jerked, light on dash light, display showed power steering and steering reverted to what can best be described as prepower steering x 2. I am a muscular 300 pound male and i had a difficult time getting the car to turn safely into the lane and later off the road.this is a safety issue that was no covered by gm and should be addressed before someone is injured. Please reopen your investigation into this issue.thank you for your time.
My 2004 malibu maxx has some sort of electrical issue has had it for years and drives me crazy.theturn indicator light was telling me the bulb was burned outwhen we went to change the bulb the whole bulb cover was meltedwe replaced the bulb it would last a few weeks sometimes a few months.we decided to order a whole new light assemble for that side since the globe was melted.we installed it a week later the whole turn indicator light and socket were melted together.we could not even get the bulb out.so we went back to the original light assembly same issue bulbs burn out.also inside interior light sometimes won't shut off no matter how the switch is positioned.this car has electrical issues.
Electrical system:wiringexterior lighting:brake lightselectronic stability controlservice brakes hydraulic:switches:brake lightsteering:electric power assist systemthe brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pusheddisablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control panic braking assist features.turning signals & break lights not responsive.sudden loss of electric power steering assist that happens at anytime while driving.pictures attached pushing breaks & using turning signals no response.car power steering also shuts down in the middle of driving.contacted dealer will not provide help. Problem has happened for the last 16 months. Almost crashed 5 times.
Driving vehicle, check engine light came on at 13,890 miles, made appointment for service, work was done on car, drover 150 miles, check engine light came on again. The dealerhas h my car for three weeks now and they can not find the problem. They had to have an egineer for the manufacturing plant come work on the car. Todays date is june 16 2005, i am getting very frustrated with this matter i just wish the manufacture would buy this car back. So i can buy another car.
The contact is co-owner of a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx.the contact's daughter was driving approximately 55 mph when the instrument panel lights began to flicker and there was a loss of steering power.the vehicle veered to the right and then pulled hard to the left, entering into traffic and striking two vehicles.the passenger and driver of the vehicle sustained minor injuries.the two other drivers also sustained injuries, but the contact does not know to what extent.a police report was filed.the vehicle sustained approximately $2,600 worth of damage to the front end.the vehicle was inspected by the insurance company and towed to a dealer.investigation number ea04018 was issued, but there has been no recall as of yet.the current and failure mileages were 37,000.updated 12-12-07.
Upon acceleration using the gas pedal, the car loses total control of its steering. All engine lights and failure lights go on.sometimes just making a simple turn at an intersection, the car loses complete steering capability. This has happened at various speeds, including on the highway at 50 mph accelerating over a slight incline or at 10 mph at an intersection while making a left or right turn. I noticed trouble with the steering when i first bought my car under warranty but it wasn't as severe. Just when backing out of a parking space the steering was tight, but the dealership could not find the problem. I have had the short rack steering gear, steering rack, intermediate shaft, and serpentine belt replaced but to no avail. On the website www.lemonlawclaims.com there have been at least 42 steering complaints of similar nature regarding the same year make for the malibu. An nhtsa investigation was performed pe04-031 based on eight reports of alleged power steering failures. The preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis based on the report i printed up in 2010, however i am not certain of the current status of this investigation. I'm sure there are a lot more failure reports that have been opened, though i cannot find a recall regarding this failure. As a side note, sometimes the car has trouble starting - it always has and the dealership could not determine the failure. When trying to start it up, hitting the gas pedal will cause the engine to kick over and not stall. There is always the smell of fuel. I am not sure if this is part of the failure. In addition when the steering fails or the steering wheel jerks upon acceleration, a clicking sound can be heard. The origin of this clicking in unknown. I really don't understand why there hasn't been a recall on this or better yet a class action lawsuit.
The dashboard lights and tail lights didn't work after only 8,00 miles and then the left turn signal didn't work after only 15,000 miles. There was a relay switch that was replaced at 8,000 miles that cost $125.00 including parts and labor and then at 15,000 miles the left turn signal didn't work and after two days in the shop they "repaired and recrimped terminal at bcm". No parts, just labor $459.80. Both of these jobs were done at chevy dealerships. It turns out that these electrical problems especially the left turn signal problem is very common but it took the dealership two days to fix it.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the vehicle remained on after the key was removed from the ignition, the transmission slipped out of gear, and there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering column. The failures occurred without warning. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 51,000.
2004 chevrolet malibu maxx.consumer writes in regards to transmission shift cable recall notice and ignition key issues.the consumer stated the dealer was supposed to fix the cable that changed the gears and to get the key out of the ignition. When she picked up the vehicle, she only had one low gear, but there was suppossed to be three low hears and the key was still stuck in the ignition.
Bought 2004 malibu maxx brand new.switch in ac first to go at just under 10000 miles.18000 miles brakes and rotors had to replace cost almost $800.00. Headlights burned up replace wiring harness on both another $1000.00.replaced both head lights could not see through either of them another $385.00 check engine light kept coming on andcome to find out there was not a fuse in the emission spot.replaced that another $400.00 when they found the problem.leaks in the hatch when it rains or car is being washed.check engine light on will not reset.driver seat supports are broken and everyone that i know that has this car has the same problem and no recall has been issued on this, guess when there is an accident and someone really gets hurt then something will be don.it is ashamed that you pay so much for a vehicle and this is what you go through.i am a firm believer in oil changes and general maintenance and no one from the company seems to care about problems that is fault of the manufacturing of this car and it seems that no one wants to replace what is wrong.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, a short circuit caused all of the vehicle's lights to blink at the same time very rapidly.also, the horn sounded rapidly, then the vehicle powered down causing all of the lights to dim and the electronic steering wheel to lock up.the vehicle went into a coasting mode.until the vehicle powered back up again, and the computers overrode each other, the steering wheel would not unlock.the dealership replaced all of the lights three times.this included turn signal lights, headlights, taillights and any other lights to try and remedy the problem.the fuel pump was changed because the dealership thought the fuel pump may be overriding the main computer.the cruise control was also replaced because the dealership thought maybe the cruise control was activating the system, but the problem still persisted.the cruise control was not in use when the short circuit occurred. Updated 10/4/2006 -
2004 malibu lt, weld on rt front of 6 way driver seat broken, seat motor runs but can not make seat adjustments. The seat sags to right when trying to move forward or back. But will not move forward or back on the seat frame.
2004 chevrolet malibu maxx.consumer writes in regards to solenoid/lock failure and poor attitude of customer service agent.the consumer stated the hatch would not open, using the remote. The same part failed twice.
2004 chevrolet malibu.consumer writes in regards to vehicle dashboard light issues.the consumer stated some of the lights on the dashboard did not work.
Power steering light came on and ringing sound sounded and power steering went completely out in the middle of a busy intersection as i was making a right hand turn.i managed to get it to the curb and call for help.after sitting a while it became normal, but i am afraid this will happen again.there have been many complaints from other about this.seenhtsa action number ea 04018 and lots of gm service bulletins.my dealer cannot help because the recall was for 2005 malibu max electronic power steering and not the 2004, but it is the samepower steering unit.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
No steering,steering turns around and around without stop turning in either direction,right or left. Second time this happened,spent approximately $1200.00 before. Car this time ended in a tow pound yard. Triple aaa moved my car to a shop called quick stop where i wanted to get my car fixed at only to discover they didn't do electrical work which they discovered was the problem among others. Again the towing company triple aaa carried it to webb chevrolet suggested by this shop. Webb chevrolet discovered also electrical issues. My insurance notified me after i contact them for a claim report. An estimator was sent to webb chevrolet also they discovered after a tear down diagnosis that it is a recall issues. Now you are being notified by me,ruby wells of these problems. This is why im notifying you of the recalls found on this make,model and year 2004 vehicle. Not stationary,it was in motion when happened on city street. My son was arrested for no reason $2000 bail times 2 . Court judge through case out on april 45th 2019 after discovering bogus tickets writing and arrests they indicated there was no insurance on vehicle and had my car towed to pound within hours. I had to pad towing fees of $1200 approximately to get my car from pound less than24 hours of the towing.money has already been spent unnecessarily money i had to borrow because i'm retired. Please take care of this for me asap. Please!
Front turn signals intermittedy stop working
In june the drivers seat began listing to the right and rocking.the dealer looked at it and said it is a broken weld and quoted me $800.00 to fix it.then in sept of 2012 i was trying to maneuver out of a parking lot and the power steering locked up.it was really scary, it took all my might to get to a safe place to stop without hitting anyone.when i restarted itwas okay and my mechanic did not see any obvious problem with it.also the cd player no longer will load up cds although the other functions and info on the little screen work.also the side mirrors no longer can be adjusted in the vertical plane although they still move horizontally.
First my horn fuse continued to blow.i replaced the fuse multiple times.then my turn signal light went out. I looked at it and noticed that both sides had holes burnt through the amber globe.i was out of town and didn't want to receive a ticket for non working light so i had it replaced, however within a day the bulb blew again and the horn fuse blew again. I took it to the dealer and they said they had no clue what was causing it however i had to pay over $500 to have the headlight parts replaced on both sides. I have an extended warranty and they denied the claim b/c they don't replace lights, however the fact that the car is burning up i don't think i just wanted new lights.i do not feel i should be out money for a problem that has obviously occurred on other vehicles and now mine.i feel that a car that is actually melting/burning is a major safety concern....but i guess until a few people blow up in there vehicles people will be out money to pay for a faulty automobile. I wish i still had my ford..it never gave me the problems this car has. Istarted with steering going out, then back hatch never opened, car remote systems doesn't work (and i won't pay to replace that), now the car is blowing fuses, lights, and burning up melting the plastic. I think they should just start replacing the 2004 with something a little more safe....like a ford.
On 7/13/09 with 28500 miles & again at 5/21/14 with 43500 miles the rear hatch sop actuator faulty internal failure lock /solenoid #15145724 description latch #12.242car delivered 2/11/047/13/09 lock fail cost $159 labor $230 =$390 5/12/14 fails lock $353.63 labor $240 =$ 594chev garaged & maintaineddefective part never upgraded & gm refuses to acknowledge design effect total cost $984price a rip off good by gm.
The above date is approximate because i have had problem with this since i bought the car in 2004.i called the dealership, gm corporate, and nhtsa for years.i always got the same response, "cannot duplicate the problem". Gm owes me money for all the aggravation and money for paying service dept. For nothing.my car lost steering on the highway while trying to pass an 18 wheeler, this meant i was in the left lane.by the grace of god, i'm still here!! i still have my car, but i have not received a recall letter!
When the vehicle was started with the remote control dashboard components failed to function when the key was turned in the ignition.the vehicle was taken to the dealership the following day a diagnostic test was performed, but no failure codes were found. The failure recurred 4 months later while turning into a parking space.also, the steering column locked up.when this occurred, the instrument panel read steering column assistance needed.the consumer then turned the vehicle off, then back on.the vehicle started, but the steering wheel wouldn't move.the steering wheel unlocked when the vehicle was restarted 20 minutes later.the vehicle was taken back to the dealership the following day.the service person indicated that there was a technical servicebulletin on this issue, and ordered a new steering column to be installed.the consumer was instructed not to drive the vehicle out of town, in addition, while driving at 1379 miles, the consumer smelled a strong fuel odor.this occurred because the fuel line clip came off, and fuel was leaking.the dealership reinstalled the fuel clip because it wasn't properly installed at factory. Ea04018_cat *sc
While traveling in a school zone going approximately 25 miles per hour, i was in an accident involving a school bus. I could not stop, or steer the car to avoid a collision with the rear of the bus. My car went under the rear of the bus, where it was crushed in the front end. The car seemed to just shut down, had no power steering and braking control. The air bags never deployed., even though they should have with the type of impact that the car received. We would like to make this complaint, on behalf of ourselves and any other motorist that might have had similar circumstances.thankyou.
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.also, my seat heaters were turning on automatically, car constintly pulls to the right, i have to turn the key over for a long time to get the car to fully start up.they couldn't duplicate any of the problems so i am still dealing with all of them.for the whining noise, they said it is a drive belt that needs to be replaced, but it is out of stock.how convienient.
Car leased brand new in august 2004. As of today onune 28,2007 car had brakes repaired 4 times at the dealer. Rotors have been machined each time, and today brake pads replaced..car has 27,180 miles on it, and it has been maintained,garaged,kept, and no one has been rough on the brakes. The last time we had the carto dealer for brake problems was july of last year. At that timewe were told that a brake line was crimped and only found it because we were having tires rotated. Also, told that this was the last time rotors could be machined. Well today they machined them once again as i had said previously for the fourth time. I did some research ,and i may be wrong but there was a recall on the car for abs problems in april2004 prior to our purchase of the car..i called gm , and was told that our car was involved, but was later told by owner of dealership that there had been a communication error and our car was involved in another recall concerning seat belts or something along those lines. I am very concerned about the safety of the brakes at this point after so many conflicting stories..i feel very frustated, and had to spend almost $500.00 because the brake pads were not covered under the bumper to bumper warranty as they had nothing to do with the previous rotor/brakeline problems or so i was told..we had computor sensor problems,short sockets on both real turn signals, loose tie rod, ignition problems ,which they could not detect..faulty gas cap etc.
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.also, my seat heaters were turning on automatically, car constintly pulls to the right, i have to turn the key over for a long time to get the car to fully start up.they couldn't duplicate any of the problems so i am still dealing with all of them.for the whining noise, they said it is a drive belt that needs to be replaced, but it is out of stock.how convienient.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx.the contact stated that the vehicle veers to the right due to steering failure, the interior lights illuminate and dim at random, and the starter on the vehicle was malfunctioning.the failures generally occur while driving 35 mph.the main failure, however, is that the vehicle fails to start occasionally.when she starts the vehicle, it sounds as if it is attempting to engage, but never does.the vehicle also makes a cranking sound.the vehicle has been to the dealer approximately 8-10 times.the dealer will make a repair, but the failures always continue.the vin and engine size were unknown.the current mileage was 39,900 and failure mileage was 33,000.
Trying to start the car, the car sometimes doesn't start.you can hear it turning over but it just doesn't start.you can try and try and then, magically, it just starts.then, you try later and it starts as if there isn't a problem.it is incredibly unreliable, unpredictable and frustrating as there doesn't seem to bea pattern for the car not starting.
I am writing this for my daughter who is at the end of her rope. The shift cable broke back in july, when she found out the cable was on a recall she had the car towed to riverhead chevy. She was told there are 3 recalls they would take care of. Around mid september when she called she told them her farther wanted gm's consumers number. The man then gave her two numbers to call, when tried to call them i found out they were sex line numbers. When she called the dealership they were sorry. This is not the way a dealership should run a business ! now in the meantime i had to help her buy another car so she could get back and forth for work (she is a single mom not living at home). Back in sept. She was told the parts would be in around late oct. Now she was told not until after dec. This has gone on for 5 months with countless phone calls to the dealership and gm hot line, how and why is gm allowed to get away with this. I am a mechanic and had a repair shop for more then ten years. I would have been in court a long time ago if i tried to do this. On dec. 26 we received this recall #14v224after sitting in a parking lot for 5 months how good will the oil, battery, tires, and gas be?
No steering,steering turns around and around without stop turning in either direction,right or left. Second time this happened,spent approximately $1200.00 before. Car this time ended in a tow pound yard. Triple aaa moved my car to a shop called quick stop where i wanted to get my car fixed at only to discover they didn't do electrical work which they discovered was the problem among others. Again the towing company triple aaa carried it to webb chevrolet suggested by this shop. Webb chevrolet discovered also electrical issues. My insurance notified me after i contact them for a claim report. An estimator was sent to webb chevrolet also they discovered after a tear down diagnosis that it is a recall issues. Now you are being notified by me,ruby wells of these problems. This is why im notifying you of the recalls found on this make,model and year 2004 vehicle. Not stationary,it was in motion when happened on city street. My son was arrested for no reason $2000 bail times 2 . Court judge through case out on april 45th 2019 after discovering bogus tickets writing and arrests they indicated there was no insurance on vehicle and had my car towed to pound within hours. I had to pad towing fees of $1200 approximately to get my car from pound less than24 hours of the towing.money has already been spent unnecessarily money i had to borrow because i'm retired. Please take care of this for me asap. Please!
I turned my car on, and the power steering light came on. Couldn't steer. Turned car off and on, then my steering wheel jerks like crazy for a week. Now driving home from work my steering died completely. Reading about this and i see this is a huge problem for the malibu and malibu maxx. Chevy needs to do a recall!!!
Since 1/2012, intermittent malfunction of power steering and engine operation at highway/street speedsoccurs. Vehicle since has been inspected for incidents by certified dealers/auto repair shops. Problem continues forcing the driver to veer off the road without steering and/or power, putting the driver and anyone in the path at risk of injury/death. My research due to the most current incident led me to information released from the national highway traffic safety administration dated april 1, 2014 stating that 1,340,447 cars affected with this problem. Nhtsa campaign # 14v153000, gm recall #:n140115. Gm knew this information.on 4/23/14 i submitted a complaint to the nhtsa, and gm. 2 gm employees denied the recall/services, yet eventually admitted that they knew about the recall which would be made public 4/28/14, yet notices to vehicle owners will go out after 4/28/14.gm continues the practice of not informing the public.
The contact owned a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal twice with excessive force to prevent a crash. When the brake pedal was depressed the second time, the air bags deployed and emitted white powder, which impaired the contact's vision. The contact crashed the vehicle into the rear of another vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained back and shoulder injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 10/08/14*ljupdated 05/18/2015
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. When the vehicle was started, the check engine and power steering warning indicators illuminated. Once the vehicle was restarted, the indicators went away. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,972.*dtconsumer stated manufacturer notified and repairs made. Updated 12/04/18
Steering out of whack. I have had my control arm on both sides changed along with axles and a alignment. No luck its still all over road. I drive from sylvester ga to tifton ga everyday. It does the same thing everytime. Also i have had my lights replaced 3 times in the last year. Why arent the lasting. Gas cap keeps reading error. Whole car. I can let someone drive it to see what i am saying.
Upon acceleration using the gas pedal, the car loses total control of its steering. All engine lights and failure lights go on.sometimes just making a simple turn at an intersection, the car loses complete steering capability. This has happened at various speeds, including on the highway at 50 mph accelerating over a slight incline or at 10 mph at an intersection while making a left or right turn. I noticed trouble with the steering when i first bought my car under warranty but it wasn't as severe. Just when backing out of a parking space the steering was tight, but the dealership could not find the problem. I have had the short rack steering gear, steering rack, intermediate shaft, and serpentine belt replaced but to no avail. On the website www.lemonlawclaims.com there have been at least 42 steering complaints of similar nature regarding the same year make for the malibu. An nhtsa investigation was performed pe04-031 based on eight reports of alleged power steering failures. The preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis based on the report i printed up in 2010, however i am not certain of the current status of this investigation. I'm sure there are a lot more failure reports that have been opened, though i cannot find a recall regarding this failure. As a side note, sometimes the car has trouble starting - it always has and the dealership could not determine the failure. When trying to start it up, hitting the gas pedal will cause the engine to kick over and not stall. There is always the smell of fuel. I am not sure if this is part of the failure. In addition when the steering fails or the steering wheel jerks upon acceleration, a clicking sound can be heard. The origin of this clicking in unknown. I really don't understand why there hasn't been a recall on this or better yet a class action lawsuit.
The vehicle continually goes into "engine low power mode" while on the highways. This is now occurring daily. I've tried to get it fixed but no one seems to know what it is. I am very fortunate that no one has hit me when the vehicle goes from high speeds down to 20 miles per hour with no response by pressing the gas pedal. There have been multiple things failing on this car: passenger side window no longer opens, cruise control will not work, 2 of the 3 chargers in the car do not work (after fixing those fuses, they just blew immediately) power locks went from barely working to not working at all, the latest being the low power mode and traction control being activated in the heat of a tennessee spring (already 80 degrees) - it's not a water issue. The first few months i had this car it was in the shop almost every weekend. I've gotten all the recalls fixed when they required it and i keep up with maintenance on this car. It has the usual break downs but this is the least safe car i have ever driven (and i have driven around twenty long term, ten more short term).
Consumer concerned about owners being notified by dealership about recalls.the consumer was informed of two recalls (04027 and 04030) when she contacted the dealer about the dipstick being difficult to remove and the owners manual.the recalls came out two months before the consumer purchase her vehicle.
2004 chevrolet malibu maxx has a burnt oil smell.consumer states that the dealership can not find the cause of the problem.*njthe consumer stated after he changed the oil, the smell would linger for 3-4 weeks after traveling highway speed for more than 20 miles or more.
Power steering went out whiledriving. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer on 5 occasions, but dealer was unable to resolve the problem.the service engine soon light illuminated. *tc
Brand new monte carlo ss 2004 useing exsessive amount of oil.this problem started about 700 miles and continues today,have used about 6 quarts so far car has 5000 miles on it now.
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.also, my seat heaters were turning on automatically, car constintly pulls to the right, i have to turn the key over for a long time to get the car to fully start up.they couldn't duplicate any of the problems so i am still dealing with all of them.for the whining noise, they said it is a drive belt that needs to be replaced, but it is out of stock.how convienient.
The contact owned a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal twice with excessive force to prevent a crash. When the brake pedal was depressed the second time, the air bags deployed and emitted white powder, which impaired the contact's vision. The contact crashed the vehicle into the rear of another vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained back and shoulder injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 10/08/14*ljupdated 05/18/2015
I purchased a 2004 malibu maxx, new not used. The second day i drove it, it sputtered a little as i was driving down the road. On october 14, i filled the car with gas and within 1 mile, the car stalled out 4 times. I initially thought i had purchased bad gas, and my husband called the dealership. They came and picked it up with a wrecker. At this time, the car had less than 800 miles on it. They called me the next day and said it was my anti-theft system and they had to reprogram my key but it was fine now. I picked it up and before i made it home, it stalled out again. I got it home, my husband called the dealership and we took it back. On the way back it stalled out 2 more times and started sputtering like it wanted to stall out again. To date (october 24, 2004), i still do not have the car. I spoke with mike andrews (the sales manager) and discussed possibly exchanging for a new vehicle and he refused. I then called chevrolet in detroit (4 days ago) and she called the dealership and they said they had to replace the gas tank because there was a leak between the filler pipe and the tank and "fuel was leaking where it shouldn't". They said i should have it back by friday (october 22). The service department is now saying there is a service bulletin out on it and they had not recieved the fuel tank yet and it could be monday or tuesday of next week before i get it back.
In june the drivers seat began listing to the right and rocking.the dealer looked at it and said it is a broken weld and quoted me $800.00 to fix it.then in sept of 2012 i was trying to maneuver out of a parking lot and the power steering locked up.it was really scary, it took all my might to get to a safe place to stop without hitting anyone.when i restarted itwas okay and my mechanic did not see any obvious problem with it.also the cd player no longer will load up cds although the other functions and info on the little screen work.also the side mirrors no longer can be adjusted in the vertical plane although they still move horizontally.
Consumer concerned about owners being notified by dealership about recalls.the consumer was informed of two recalls (04027 and 04030) when she contacted the dealer about the dipstick being difficult to remove and the owners manual.the recalls came out two months before the consumer purchase her vehicle.
Drls bulbs on headlights run too hot causing the bulb to burn out constantly and causing assembly to and melt. I have to drive with my headlights on at all times, or my turning signals will not work. I've already had to replace headlight assembly twice.
When using the turn signals the dash blinkers operated very fast. Upon checking the turn signal bulbs, both front bulbs were burned out and the amber lens on each had hole in the top of the lens where they had melted. There appears to be flash burns on the outer lens cover. This is a first occurrence at about 68000 miles. The bulbs have been replaced and now operate ok.
Experiencing loss of function of front and rear, turn, stop or daytime running lamps (drl). Have replaced or repositioned bulbs on numerous occasions over the years. Recent examination revealed that front turn signal lens is melting on both sides.
What can i say i have been writing about this car for the longest.i just want to say the other complaints about the bulbs burning out, the driver's seat breaking at the weld and the seat belt light constantly coming on is an ongoing problem i'm sure gm knew about this.i have complained to deaf ears both to nhtsa and gm.the last time i made a complaint was in may 2014 to both of them about the steering. Gm and nhtsa says there is nothing they can do since there was no recall.exactly 2 weeks later the ceo of gm comes out to say the malibu maxx is included in the recall!i paid to have my steering wheel replaced in 2007 because of power steering failure, the dealer said i needed the steering column replace and i did to the tune of almost $800.now a bulletin was sent out to dealers in 2005 about a key insert for any customer who came in to complain about power steering failure, but this was not given to me as a choice.they were sure i needed the steering column replaced, so i did.now that my car is included in the recall and i paid, perhaps, unnecessarily to have my steering column replaced as anyone know this defective part is part of the steering gm still does not want to reimburse me my money back.i bought the cadillac catera which was discontinued due to many recalls and because of all my complaints gm gave me $3000 toward a new gm car, which i applied to the malibu maxx.i won't put my money or given credit toward a gm again, i'm through and since nearly half of my family members are gm owners i am getting them to make their next purchase something other than american made cars.i make sure i tell everyone about my experience so they will think twice about a company who didn't want to invest 90 cents topossibly fix a problem per car.
Front blinker lights have melted nickel sized holes in the tops of the amber plastic globes the light bulbs go into. Melted plastic dripped on the light bulbs causing bulbs to fail. Strong melted/burnt plastic odor in the car. Smoke from the melted plastic has discolored headlight assemblies. Have to replace front and back blinker lights at least monthly.front casings are the only one that caught fire, burned through the orange globish cover through to the outside cover. The lights burning out started within the first year but the fire did not start until 2006. I seemore malibu's on the road with only one day time running light working at a time. It has to be a know problem but the dealership denies it every time i've called over the years.
The dashboard lights and tail lights didn't work after only 8,00 miles and then the left turn signal didn't work after only 15,000 miles. There was a relay switch that was replaced at 8,000 miles that cost $125.00 including parts and labor and then at 15,000 miles the left turn signal didn't work and after two days in the shop they "repaired and recrimped terminal at bcm". No parts, just labor $459.80. Both of these jobs were done at chevy dealerships. It turns out that these electrical problems especially the left turn signal problem is very common but it took the dealership two days to fix it.
Power steering failure.when i start car and making sharp turns, in addition to just driving down the road.here clicking in the front right end when going up hill. Told by mechanic that it is a prob with the electric power steering system and rack and pinion.oddly enough there was and 2006 mailbu in at the same time with the same problem mechanic felt it should be a recall issue. Also have issue with the turn signals failing i have replaced many times.i also have a hole that melted on the front right side in the plastic housing.
Turn signal bulbs are being melted by defective sockets!!! need replacement.
Right front signal bulb socket and bulb over heating (melting) and resulting ininoperative front turn signal.repeatedly occurring - having to remove melted plastic and replace bulb. 4 times since first occurrence.
My friend has a 2004 chevy malibu, she asked me to check her frontturn signals as they were not working. I noticed the light bulbs were covered by a orange plastic globe. I was amazed to see the plastic globes had burn holesin them and the melting plastic was dripping on the light bulbs and destroying them. I also noticed burn marks on the headlamp lenses on both sides. I removed the plastic globes and put new bulbs in. The globes are way too closeto the hot bulbs which are burning the plastic. It is happening on higher mileagemalibus that have had time to melt the plastic. I feel this is a design flawand a possible fire hazard. I checked on the internet and there are hundreds if not thousands of complaints about this same problem. Gm has no bulletinson this matter.
While driving down the street approaching the corner preparing to stop lost the ability to steer the wheel, could not continue to drive had to stop the car. On saturday may 17,2014 while doing 65 miles on the highway a car lit up on the left corner of the dash and the power steering words appear. I immediately pulled off the highway in fear. Several times while backing out or pulling out of a space the steering wheel tightens. Every month i'm constantly changing light bulbs and the fuses for the interior and the exterior of the car.updated 12/9/2014
Front blinker lights have melted nickel sized holes in the tops of the amber plastic globes the light bulbs go into.melted plastic dripped on the light bulbs causing bulbs to fail.strong melted/burnt plastic odor in the car.smoke from the melted plastic has discolored headlight assemblies.
2004 chevrolet malibu maxx lt both front parking light / turn signal light housings are melting, both lamps have failed, both lamp sockets are scorched.
The driver seat on this car has come off the rails on right side causing it to tilt. If the seat is not moved to the lowest setting the tilts with the movement of the car. I had the seat repaired once; it failed again after about 6 months.at the same time i had the emergency brake repaired. When setting the brake, i heard a loud bang. The repair failed about 2 months ago for the second time.i am also going through new brakes on this car at an alarming rate - three brake replacements already and the car has 90,000 miles. The car is again beginning to shimmy/shudder when going down steep hills and the brakes are applied. The car seems not to slow down at all (i.e. Shifting gears) when going down hill other than by the brakes - it feels like a free fall.the signals, headlights, taillights and brake lights also need frequent replacement. I typically have to replace at least one of these at each oil change and have on several occasions needed to make replacements between oil changes. I would estimate the headlights/blinkers have been replaced at least a dozen times. The rear lights have been replaced perhaps ten times. Currently the third brake light is out and cannot be repaired without taking off the interior cover of the car to access the wiring - the bulb is not the problem.
Front headlamps and turn signal bulbs are having to be replaced around every 6 months. Using bulbs specified by the owner's manual. Plastic orange bulb casing has holes melted on the top and warped.
The day time running lights/turn signal lights on my 2004 malibu maxx are melting through the amber colored housing and starting to melt the clear housing that covers the entire headlight.i think at some time this might lead to a fire.the problem was just noticed at a routine oil change and may have been melting for a long time before it was realized.
I own a 2004 chevy malibu maxx, which has automatic headlights.when the headlights work in automatic mode, everything works fine.unfortunately the solar sensor that activates them "thinks" the sky is bright when it is very overcast.for the most part not a problem, as you can turn the lights on manually.un-fortunately, the dash-board lights do not come on when you do this, unless the sensor "thinks" it's dark.to rememdy this, i put something over the sensor, but should not have to, and if i don't, even though i can see in front of my car, i can't see how fast i'm going, tachometer, battery meter readings, etc.when i took the vehicle for service, they replaced the body control module 3 times, told me it was fixed, i went to pick it up, same thing happened.we got into another malibu, and it happened with that car as well.in other words the system is working the way it was designed.unfortunately, that does not mean it is working correctly.i believe this to be a safety issue as i can not see dash indicators when i need to turn the lights on manually.i also own a 2002 chevrolet avalanche with automatic headlights, and this problem does not exist.i've also owned a 1998 chevrolet malibu with automatic headlights, and this problem did not exist.my friend owns a 2004 gmc yukon with automatic headlights, and it does not exist on that either.it appers to be only with the the 2004 (and possibly above) malibu, and possibly only the malibu maxx.i would appreciate any help that you may be able to provide.thank you in advance.
I have replaced the left front turn signal bulb three times in three months. The filaments are ok but the connecting wire on the bulb is burnt through. It appears that the bulb do not seat properly into the socket and vibration causes the connection to arc. I expect this problem to continue until the socket is replaced by the dealer (assuming i can convince the dealer to do so under warranty).
Steering out of whack. I have had my control arm on both sides changed along with axles and a alignment. No luck its still all over road. I drive from sylvester ga to tifton ga everyday. It does the same thing everytime. Also i have had my lights replaced 3 times in the last year. Why arent the lasting. Gas cap keeps reading error. Whole car. I can let someone drive it to see what i am saying.
The seat belt do not lock in case of an accident. The drivers seat rocks while you are driving an adjusts by itself you can not keep the seat still. The welding has come apart from the base. The head lights are melting the bulbs for the signal and running light. I just caught that last weekend the lights stopped working when i look at the bulb it was melted which could have started an fire. I am waiting for the letter for the recall on the stern now. This would be the second time for it. I keep my carup to date with everything oil and whatever need to be done i am on top of it. But i have to many safety issue with it right. Seat belt, stern,drivers seat, headlights. Not only that the rotor warps every six months.
My drivers side headlamp assembly the lightbulb kept on burning out and finally dealership got me a replacement bulb but than the bulb got really hot and burned the orange cover and it melted on the bulb and even got into where the lightbulb goes in. So i ended up buying a whole new headlamp assembly from dealership and replaced it. So i thought it fixed the problem nope here we are in april 2015 and sure enough the bulb is getting to hot and is causing the exact same problem. I've seen several other malibu max and they also have the same issue so when is chevrolet going to recall the malibu max for this specific issue?
Exterior lamp socket overheated, melted, resulting in loss of turn signal indicators.
Bought 2004 malibu maxx brand new.switch in ac first to go at just under 10000 miles.18000 miles brakes and rotors had to replace cost almost $800.00. Headlights burned up replace wiring harness on both another $1000.00.replaced both head lights could not see through either of them another $385.00 check engine light kept coming on andcome to find out there was not a fuse in the emission spot.replaced that another $400.00 when they found the problem.leaks in the hatch when it rains or car is being washed.check engine light on will not reset.driver seat supports are broken and everyone that i know that has this car has the same problem and no recall has been issued on this, guess when there is an accident and someone really gets hurt then something will be don.it is ashamed that you pay so much for a vehicle and this is what you go through.i am a firm believer in oil changes and general maintenance and no one from the company seems to care about problems that is fault of the manufacturing of this car and it seems that no one wants to replace what is wrong.
The front drivers side turn signal / park lamp was not working. I removed the headlight assembly to access the turn signal bulb. Before removing the bulb i noticed; a) the old bulb glass was white. B) theouter clear plastic and chrome reflective surface of the head light assembly are discolored, directly above the turn signal bulb, from heat. C) the round amber lens directly around the turn signal bulb was melted at the top and a melted piece of this plastic extended down and was melted to the top of the turn signal bulb. Currently all i have done was to replace the bulb. Note: both front head lamp housings have the same heat discoloration and melting.
The seat belt do not lock in case of an accident. The drivers seat rocks while you are driving an adjusts by itself you can not keep the seat still. The welding has come apart from the base. The head lights are melting the bulbs for the signal and running light. I just caught that last weekend the lights stopped working when i look at the bulb it was melted which could have started an fire. I am waiting for the letter for the recall on the stern now. This would be the second time for it. I keep my carup to date with everything oil and whatever need to be done i am on top of it. But i have to many safety issue with it right. Seat belt, stern,drivers seat, headlights. Not only that the rotor warps every six months.
First my horn fuse continued to blow.i replaced the fuse multiple times.then my turn signal light went out. I looked at it and noticed that both sides had holes burnt through the amber globe.i was out of town and didn't want to receive a ticket for non working light so i had it replaced, however within a day the bulb blew again and the horn fuse blew again. I took it to the dealer and they said they had no clue what was causing it however i had to pay over $500 to have the headlight parts replaced on both sides. I have an extended warranty and they denied the claim b/c they don't replace lights, however the fact that the car is burning up i don't think i just wanted new lights.i do not feel i should be out money for a problem that has obviously occurred on other vehicles and now mine.i feel that a car that is actually melting/burning is a major safety concern....but i guess until a few people blow up in there vehicles people will be out money to pay for a faulty automobile. I wish i still had my ford..it never gave me the problems this car has. Istarted with steering going out, then back hatch never opened, car remote systems doesn't work (and i won't pay to replace that), now the car is blowing fuses, lights, and burning up melting the plastic. I think they should just start replacing the 2004 with something a little more safe....like a ford.
I have replaced the front turn signal bulbs many time with original part numbers using standard bulbs, they have a problem with over heating and melted the orange turn signal globes inside the head lights to the point that it made holes in the top of the inner globes and its yellowing the inside of my headlight. I have heard many others having problems as well, i also work for a company where we service car, it is very noticeable on the 2004 - 2006 chevy malibu'sthat come into my shop as well. When the plastic melts it touches the bulb and pops it, now i don't have any way to warn the other drives that i need to make a turn from the front of the car.
On three separate occasions over the past year i would hear a loud chime and my power steering would go out in my 2004 malibu maxx, making it very difficult to drive. Each time this has occurred, i would turn the car off and restart it which would resolve the power steering problem. Initially, i took the car to a mechanic who said there were no leaks in the power steering system and it must have been an electronic problem. I chalked it up to old age (for the car) and continued to drive the car with care. My wife has not been able to drive the car since this happened because she could not control the car if the power steering goes out. Recently i heard of a recall on t.v. Regarding my year, make, and model. The recall description fit my experience with this car. I contacted the gm dealer (sweeney chevrolet in boardman ohio) and was told 'there had not been a recall on my car as of yet'. They went on to say that if i wanted it fixed, to bring it in and pay out of pocket. I would later be reimbursed by gm if, in fact, there was an eventual recal. My complaint is that i don't have $500-$1000 for a repair that i may not get reimbursed for. It is obvious that my car should be covered by this recall that was announced nationally on t.v. Is there anything that can be done so that gm can be made to fix this car before it causes an accident? additionally, i have been brushed off by them regarding the turn signals since this car has been under warranty. I have replaced over 100 bulbs since this car was new. They overheat and melt the surrounding materials. I have already replaced the entire headlamp assembly, to no avail. I now drive this car without a left front turn signal because it will burn out the bulb within a day or two of replacing it. I'm not sure if this has been brought to the attention of gm in the past, but it seems to be a fire hazard.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph, the headlights and interior lights went out.the contact had to hold the headlight switch up all the way to keep the lights illuminated.later, when the vehicle was parked, the tail lights stayed illuminated once the vehicle was shut off, and the battery had to be disconnected to shut the tail lights off.the vehicle was not seen by a dealer.
Dt*: the contact stated the driver's side headlight assembly melted from the original equipment bulbs.the lamp fogged up and caused poor visibility while driving.the dealership was notified.updated 10/18/2006 -
The contact owned a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal twice with excessive force to prevent a crash. When the brake pedal was depressed the second time, the air bags deployed and emitted white powder, which impaired the contact's vision. The contact crashed the vehicle into the rear of another vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained back and shoulder injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 10/08/14*ljupdated 05/18/2015
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving approximately 5 mph, both turning signal lights overheated. As a result, the turn signal housing and socket melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the light bulb socket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 280,000.
I own a 2004 chevy malibu maxx, which has automatic headlights.when the headlights work in automatic mode, everything works fine.unfortunately the solar sensor that activates them "thinks" the sky is bright when it is very overcast.for the most part not a problem, as you can turn the lights on manually.un-fortunately, the dash-board lights do not come on when you do this, unless the sensor "thinks" it's dark.to rememdy this, i put something over the sensor, but should not have to, and if i don't, even though i can see in front of my car, i can't see how fast i'm going, tachometer, battery meter readings, etc.when i took the vehicle for service, they replaced the body control module 3 times, told me it was fixed, i went to pick it up, same thing happened.we got into another malibu, and it happened with that car as well.in other words the system is working the way it was designed.unfortunately, that does not mean it is working correctly.i believe this to be a safety issue as i can not see dash indicators when i need to turn the lights on manually.i also own a 2002 chevrolet avalanche with automatic headlights, and this problem does not exist.i've also owned a 1998 chevrolet malibu with automatic headlights, and this problem did not exist.my friend owns a 2004 gmc yukon with automatic headlights, and it does not exist on that either.it appers to be only with the the 2004 (and possibly above) malibu, and possibly only the malibu maxx.i would appreciate any help that you may be able to provide.thank you in advance.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph, the headlights and interior lights went out.the contact had to hold the headlight switch up all the way to keep the lights illuminated.later, when the vehicle was parked, the tail lights stayed illuminated once the vehicle was shut off, and the battery had to be disconnected to shut the tail lights off.the vehicle was not seen by a dealer.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The left turn signal was inoperative. Upon further inspection, he noticed that the left turn signal amber cover was burned with a hole in it. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified; however, he has not received a response. The failure mileage was 41, 140 and the current mileage was 41,167.
Left front turn signal/light assembly.i replaced the amber bulb three times in the space of 3 months.the filaments were fine, but the part where the bulb meets the assembly was burned.on may 20th, the entire light assembly was replaced.
2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. Consumer seeking reimbursement for previous repairs, prior to recall. The consumer stated the steering wheel was noisy, the wheel was loose, the vehicle pulled to the right. An alignment was performed twice, she experienced steering problems during the entire year of 2013. There was a recall on the steering issue, but she continued to experience problems. The intermediate shaft and rack and pinion were replaced.also, the turn signals and shifter cable were replaced.
Driving to work normally, turn signals worked normally, then tried to signal a turning after 5 more minutes of driving, turn signal system was completely dead (could not signal turn).system stayed dead for 5 minutes.applied brakes several times to park.when parked, turn signal systems worked ok.other posters on the www.edmunds.comchevrolet malibu forum have reported same problem.
This has happened on many times since i bought the car in 2006, i would drive to a location shut the car off come back out (dose not matter how long of a time i would be where im at) try to start the car, it starts and then dies, this sometimes happens more the once in a row, by the second and third try it would start and be fine after that. The last time it did it at an intersection, the car shut off while idling, it took a few seconds to start it back up. During this time i almost got hit twice by different car. I have had the electrical system checked and everything is where it needs to be. I saw a recall for malibu's about there fuel systems. Im wondering if the maxx type is part of that problem as well.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx.the contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline emanating from the vehicle.upon further inspection, he noticed a large puddle of gasoline near the fuel tank.he took the vehicle to an authorized dealer and they stated that they would need to replace the delivery pump and associated hoses at the cost of $513.the technician added that this was a common failure.the failure and current mileages were 101,143.
Strong smell of gasoline emanating from the rear of vehicle, checked internet about problem and have seen many complaints from other malibu owners.
On 9-3-05 i filled my fuel tank and drove the car the rest of the weekend.on 9-5-05 around 12 noon the engine caught fire..the fire dept contacted and the fire was put out..the report im getting from g.m and the dealer is that i put to much fuel in the car and that caused the fire..i was told that the fumescause the fire on top of the engine...i do not fell safe driving this cari do not by the fact that over fueling the car was the cause i have fuel the car many time in the past with no problems..and ever time i made contacted with a g.m rep. Was given a different reason on why this car caught fire....
2004 chevy malibu maxx will not start due to passlock.car cranks over and often takes a while to start.eventually car starts.often left stranded waiting for it to start.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. There was fuel leaking and a fuel smell in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the fuel pump failed and it would cost a $1000 to repair it. There were no recalls or warranties for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure was mileage was 130,000.
When the vehicle was started with the remote control dashboard components failed to function when the key was turned in the ignition.the vehicle was taken to the dealership the following day a diagnostic test was performed, but no failure codes were found. The failure recurred 4 months later while turning into a parking space.also, the steering column locked up.when this occurred, the instrument panel read steering column assistance needed.the consumer then turned the vehicle off, then back on.the vehicle started, but the steering wheel wouldn't move.the steering wheel unlocked when the vehicle was restarted 20 minutes later.the vehicle was taken back to the dealership the following day.the service person indicated that there was a technical servicebulletin on this issue, and ordered a new steering column to be installed.the consumer was instructed not to drive the vehicle out of town, in addition, while driving at 1379 miles, the consumer smelled a strong fuel odor.this occurred because the fuel line clip came off, and fuel was leaking.the dealership reinstalled the fuel clip because it wasn't properly installed at factory. Ea04018_cat *sc
A few days after purchasing the car new,the "check gas cap" warning started displaying. The dealer diagnosed the problem as a cracked carbon canister, and after a few weeks, the part came in and the dealer installed it, fixing the problem. At the same time, there was a moaning noise coming from the drivetrain under acceleration. The dealer found a service advisory about a defective chain sprocket in the transmission, ordered the parts, and when they came in, took the transmission apart and installed the new parts. This apparently solved the noise problem. The next time the car was driven after taking it home, the transmission quit working. The engine sped up, but the transmission did not pull.i am waiting for the dealership to open to report this latest problem. There were also minor problems with cruise control disengagement and transmission shifting which the dealer could not duplicate. This has all occurred in the first two months of ownership.
Poor gas mileage, gas cap is rattling loose due to ratchet piece coming apart,ratchet piece replaced and one week later same problem
Have been experiencing strong odors of gasoline over the past several weeks.gas mileage has been impacted.have called dealer several times - no return phone call.assume when they do call me back, i am in for a $1,000 repair bill based on previous submissions.i would guess this should be another recall item based on the number of complaints i have read.
Fuel pump recall
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the fuel pump became fracture d on the elbow of the pump. The contact noticed a gasoline leak in front of the exhaust as he was driving an unknown speed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis who attempted to seal the fracture with epoxy but the remedy failed. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The contact was informed of the recall related to nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) and stated that his model vehicle was suffering from the same defect. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 104,000.updated 11/01/12updated 11/02/2012
I bought this car november 02, 2011 drove it home. The very next day i notice the cranking issues. The car will crank right up of the mornings, but after it warms up it could take up to 5 times. The car will shake and die. So i have no warranty for this car i bought used. So it's like i am stuck with it until it's paid for. So i google information about this car for any recalls and have been trying to find out if the fuel pump has or not been replaced for this car. My mechanic tells me it is my fuel pump. The recall was february 28, 2011, i feel this car was missed. This is the very first chevrolet that i have bought, but trying to crank this car is just crazy. I get so fustrated this is a poor quality of a car. Everytime i take it to have anything done to it. I want to crawl under the table, cause i have to explain to them that i have a retard of a car. Can someone help me please.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong gasoline fuel odor. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the fuel neck only had one hose. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 59,198 and the current mileage was 69,000.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph, the headlights and interior lights went out.the contact had to hold the headlight switch up all the way to keep the lights illuminated.later, when the vehicle was parked, the tail lights stayed illuminated once the vehicle was shut off, and the battery had to be disconnected to shut the tail lights off.the vehicle was not seen by a dealer.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx.the contact stated that the vehicle veers to the right due to steering failure, the interior lights illuminate and dim at random, and the starter on the vehicle was malfunctioning.the failures generally occur while driving 35 mph.the main failure, however, is that the vehicle fails to start occasionally.when she starts the vehicle, it sounds as if it is attempting to engage, but never does.the vehicle also makes a cranking sound.the vehicle has been to the dealer approximately 8-10 times.the dealer will make a repair, but the failures always continue.the vin and engine size were unknown.the current mileage was 39,900 and failure mileage was 33,000.
While driving down the street approaching the corner preparing to stop lost the ability to steer the wheel, could not continue to drive had to stop the car. On saturday may 17,2014 while doing 65 miles on the highway a car lit up on the left corner of the dash and the power steering words appear. I immediately pulled off the highway in fear. Several times while backing out or pulling out of a space the steering wheel tightens. Every month i'm constantly changing light bulbs and the fuses for the interior and the exterior of the car.updated 12/9/2014
Bought 2004 malibu maxx brand new.switch in ac first to go at just under 10000 miles.18000 miles brakes and rotors had to replace cost almost $800.00. Headlights burned up replace wiring harness on both another $1000.00.replaced both head lights could not see through either of them another $385.00 check engine light kept coming on andcome to find out there was not a fuse in the emission spot.replaced that another $400.00 when they found the problem.leaks in the hatch when it rains or car is being washed.check engine light on will not reset.driver seat supports are broken and everyone that i know that has this car has the same problem and no recall has been issued on this, guess when there is an accident and someone really gets hurt then something will be don.it is ashamed that you pay so much for a vehicle and this is what you go through.i am a firm believer in oil changes and general maintenance and no one from the company seems to care about problems that is fault of the manufacturing of this car and it seems that no one wants to replace what is wrong.
The contact owned a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal twice with excessive force to prevent a crash. When the brake pedal was depressed the second time, the air bags deployed and emitted white powder, which impaired the contact's vision. The contact crashed the vehicle into the rear of another vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained back and shoulder injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 10/08/14*ljupdated 05/18/2015
2004 chevrolet malibu maxx.consumer writes in regards to solenoid/lock failure and poor attitude of customer service agent.the consumer stated the hatch would not open, using the remote. The same part failed twice.
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.also, my seat heaters were turning on automatically, car constintly pulls to the right, i have to turn the key over for a long time to get the car to fully start up.they couldn't duplicate any of the problems so i am still dealing with all of them.for the whining noise, they said it is a drive belt that needs to be replaced, but it is out of stock.how convienient.
The incident occurred in sc, where i was residing at the time. The car was parked in the driveway of my house. I was getting ready to leave for work and needed something from the trunk of the car. Opened the trunk and just after i bended to reach in, it fell down on my head causing bleeding. I had to have 3 stitches put to my scalp, lost half a day of work that morning and suffered headaches for a few days.contacted gm dealership and the part was replaced. I've been avoiding the deck lid ever since.contacted esis/gm central claims unit and a claim was entered (#488402). They send an investigator who obtained the failed part from the dealership at the time it was replaced and took pictures/video of the rear deck lid. Still waiting on a resolution.
I started the car, put the car in drive and accelerated.when i went to turn the wheel, a light appeared on the dash (looks like a wrench) and on the radio display said power steering.i lost all power steering.this has now happened multiple times in the last month.i pulled out on to another road and while in the process of turning, i lost my power steering.i had to pull over into a parking lot, which was very difficult to do since i did not have power steering.turned the car off and restarted the car.the light went away and my power steering came back.the car is very unsafe because the failure happens while driving.my husband called chevy dealer and they stated that this car is not covered under the service recall notice!!
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...
I've received 3 letters in the last approx. 8 months. First was recalling power steering, then one for brakes,and then transmission. As soon as car was paid off i literally had to buy another trany twice in two years . The last letter said i can definitely crash because of this recall problem specially said i would it is in the letter. I couldn't believe my eyes. Every letter said sorry parts aren't available we will notify you. Never has contacted me and it has been half a year. I'mdriving a very unsafe vehicle written by chevrolet company. Please advise me soon. Also there was no trany listed above so we put other. And there wasn't any accidents however going off ramp at 30 mph i spun in 3 circles another time driving slow in town around a easy turn it just spun for no reason. Please help its only transportation[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I was driving down the road when the power steering went totally out. I heard a chime, saw the wrench light up on the dash and a power steering message appeared on the message panel. I noticed the steering was much more difficult and then went out all together. I turned the car off and back on again and the problem was temporarily resolved only to reappear later again. I know that the 2005 was recalled for the same issue and think this one needs to be also. It is not safe at all to drive.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the gear lever failed to shift from reverse into drive. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the shift cable fractured. In 2015, the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train); however, there was no failure. Recently, a failure occurred and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000.
Loss of power steering. Recall #4050 power steering assist. It i nvolves replacement of steering collmn w/movable pedals v1185.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact received recall notices for nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). The dealer stated that the parts were not available for repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The vehicle continually goes into "engine low power mode" while on the highways. This is now occurring daily. I've tried to get it fixed but no one seems to know what it is. I am very fortunate that no one has hit me when the vehicle goes from high speeds down to 20 miles per hour with no response by pressing the gas pedal. There have been multiple things failing on this car: passenger side window no longer opens, cruise control will not work, 2 of the 3 chargers in the car do not work (after fixing those fuses, they just blew immediately) power locks went from barely working to not working at all, the latest being the low power mode and traction control being activated in the heat of a tennessee spring (already 80 degrees) - it's not a water issue. The first few months i had this car it was in the shop almost every weekend. I've gotten all the recalls fixed when they required it and i keep up with maintenance on this car. It has the usual break downs but this is the least safe car i have ever driven (and i have driven around twenty long term, ten more short term).
2004 chevrolet malibu maxx.consumer writes in regards to transmission shift cable recall notice and ignition key issues.the consumer stated the dealer was supposed to fix the cable that changed the gears and to get the key out of the ignition. When she picked up the vehicle, she only had one low gear, but there was suppossed to be three low hears and the key was still stuck in the ignition.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I am writing this for my daughter who is at the end of her rope. The shift cable broke back in july, when she found out the cable was on a recall she had the car towed to riverhead chevy. She was told there are 3 recalls they would take care of. Around mid september when she called she told them her farther wanted gm's consumers number. The man then gave her two numbers to call, when tried to call them i found out they were sex line numbers. When she called the dealership they were sorry. This is not the way a dealership should run a business ! now in the meantime i had to help her buy another car so she could get back and forth for work (she is a single mom not living at home). Back in sept. She was told the parts would be in around late oct. Now she was told not until after dec. This has gone on for 5 months with countless phone calls to the dealership and gm hot line, how and why is gm allowed to get away with this. I am a mechanic and had a repair shop for more then ten years. I would have been in court a long time ago if i tried to do this. On dec. 26 we received this recall #14v224after sitting in a parking lot for 5 months how good will the oil, battery, tires, and gas be?
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that while making a left turn the vehicle shifted into neutral independently without warning. The contact depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact attempted to manually shift the vehicle into park however, the transmission failed to engage. The contact pushed the vehicle over to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to midway chevrolet (2323 w bell rd, phoenix, az) where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train) as a possible solution to the failure, however the vin was not included. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Gear shift problem.tried to place car in park and gear shift stayed in drive, although gear shift indicator on dashboard showed otherwise.stuck in drive and could not shift it out.with foot on brake pedal i called chevrolet dealership for advice.they advised me to put emergency brake on to shut car off, and call for a tow truck.
2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. Consumer seeking reimbursement for previous repairs, prior to recall. The consumer stated the steering wheel was noisy, the wheel was loose, the vehicle pulled to the right. An alignment was performed twice, she experienced steering problems during the entire year of 2013. There was a recall on the steering issue, but she continued to experience problems. The intermediate shaft and rack and pinion were replaced.also, the turn signals and shifter cable were replaced.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the vehicle remained on after the key was removed from the ignition, the transmission slipped out of gear, and there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering column. The failures occurred without warning. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 51,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. After reversing and attempting to place the vehicle in park, the transmission gear selection did not match the indicated gear. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer where it was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the gear shifter still failed after the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.
The shift selector stopped shifting gears. Though the stick will shift into park, the vehicle will remain in gear. This could cause the vehicle to roll away unless it is turned off prior to releasing the brake. This issue is described in an existing gm recall which covers some malibu maxx vehicles manufactured between 2003 and 2007. Our mailbu maxx was manufactured in june of 2004 and has the exact problem presented in the recall, but is apparently not covered under the recall.
2004 malibu maxx - after car turned 25,000 miles, would start to be sluggish upon slow acceleration between 35 - 40 mph.happening more and more frequently as car approach 30,000 miles.left vehicle with dealership in february 06.problem was in the transmission.the 3-4 valves were burned, as was the ban, and the transmission fluid.
I bought a malibu maxx in july 2004 brand new with 30 miles on it the second day i had it i heard a noise fron the front end took it back to taylor chevrolet in taylor michigan service adviror rode with me heard it also wrote on work order noise coming form possible trnsmission i have driven 3 maxx other than my own no nosie also a rattling noise in the inside while driving when sunroof is open no noise but when it is closed rattling noise all the time this has been a on going problem with this car have discussed a possible return to get another car everyone has refused i have taked with allen siver who is the gm at taylor chevroletand jim authur who is the severice manager nothing i will never by another gm product when you looking to buy everyone is in your face but when something goes wrongyou get no attention they are just out to sell not service.
A few days after purchasing the car new,the "check gas cap" warning started displaying. The dealer diagnosed the problem as a cracked carbon canister, and after a few weeks, the part came in and the dealer installed it, fixing the problem. At the same time, there was a moaning noise coming from the drivetrain under acceleration. The dealer found a service advisory about a defective chain sprocket in the transmission, ordered the parts, and when they came in, took the transmission apart and installed the new parts. This apparently solved the noise problem. The next time the car was driven after taking it home, the transmission quit working. The engine sped up, but the transmission did not pull.i am waiting for the dealership to open to report this latest problem. There were also minor problems with cruise control disengagement and transmission shifting which the dealer could not duplicate. This has all occurred in the first two months of ownership.
What can i say i have been writing about this car for the longest.i just want to say the other complaints about the bulbs burning out, the driver's seat breaking at the weld and the seat belt light constantly coming on is an ongoing problem i'm sure gm knew about this.i have complained to deaf ears both to nhtsa and gm.the last time i made a complaint was in may 2014 to both of them about the steering. Gm and nhtsa says there is nothing they can do since there was no recall.exactly 2 weeks later the ceo of gm comes out to say the malibu maxx is included in the recall!i paid to have my steering wheel replaced in 2007 because of power steering failure, the dealer said i needed the steering column replace and i did to the tune of almost $800.now a bulletin was sent out to dealers in 2005 about a key insert for any customer who came in to complain about power steering failure, but this was not given to me as a choice.they were sure i needed the steering column replaced, so i did.now that my car is included in the recall and i paid, perhaps, unnecessarily to have my steering column replaced as anyone know this defective part is part of the steering gm still does not want to reimburse me my money back.i bought the cadillac catera which was discontinued due to many recalls and because of all my complaints gm gave me $3000 toward a new gm car, which i applied to the malibu maxx.i won't put my money or given credit toward a gm again, i'm through and since nearly half of my family members are gm owners i am getting them to make their next purchase something other than american made cars.i make sure i tell everyone about my experience so they will think twice about a company who didn't want to invest 90 cents topossibly fix a problem per car.
The welds on the driver seat frame break.i first noticed this in february 2010 when my seat would raise at an angle.recently i was cleaning my car and i noticed the seat belt was not attached securely.the weld holding the seat belt to the seat frame had cracked and broken free.i found a used seat and when it was delivered, this seat had the same exact problems, multiple welds on the seat frame that are cracked and broke.this frame is critical to the safety of the driver.this website showsthatthere are many more complaints of regarding the same defect. Http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2005/chevrolet/malibu_maxx/seats/problem.aspx there are more places online talking about this very issue. My car has 55000 miles on it.i am 150lbs.these welds should not be breaking so easy, and so prematurely.
The seat belt do not lock in case of an accident. The drivers seat rocks while you are driving an adjusts by itself you can not keep the seat still. The welding has come apart from the base. The head lights are melting the bulbs for the signal and running light. I just caught that last weekend the lights stopped working when i look at the bulb it was melted which could have started an fire. I am waiting for the letter for the recall on the stern now. This would be the second time for it. I keep my carup to date with everything oil and whatever need to be done i am on top of it. But i have to many safety issue with it right. Seat belt, stern,drivers seat, headlights. Not only that the rotor warps every six months.
The seat belt do not lock in case of an accident. The drivers seat rocks while you are driving an adjusts by itself you can not keep the seat still. The welding has come apart from the base. The head lights are melting the bulbs for the signal and running light. I just caught that last weekend the lights stopped working when i look at the bulb it was melted which could have started an fire. I am waiting for the letter for the recall on the stern now. This would be the second time for it. I keep my carup to date with everything oil and whatever need to be done i am on top of it. But i have to many safety issue with it right. Seat belt, stern,drivers seat, headlights. Not only that the rotor warps every six months.
Noticed drivers seat was leaning inward, toward console, and felt wobbly. Took car to laoca mechanic and was informed the ancorage on my seat was defective and need to take my vehicle to a chevy dealership. I contacted gm to inquire about recalls concerning this matter was told nne on record. I did inform them that i'd done some research and found that this is a problem with malibus'. I was referred to a chevy dealership which is going to cost me $85.00 for a problem that has been reported long ago. Im sure this the first time the dealership has seen this problem.i was told by my mechanic that my seatbelt will more than likely not hold if i were in a collision. This dangerous. Are they waiting for someone to die!!!
I was driving on 91s in hartford ct. I had just gotten on the highway and moved into the second lane. It was raining and i hydroplaned. I went into a 360 and at the 180 point i hit the cement divider head on. I continued in the 360 and as i came about again i hit the metal guardrail, again, head on and went into another 360. There was no airbag deployment at all and my seatbelt didn't lock up which caused my face and upper torso to hit the steering wheel. I lost teeth and wasinjured on my upper torso and neck. I called chevy and was told to take pics of car and send them . I did so and still have the pics and the car. Chevy sent a "tech" out to do "tests". The tech showed up not only an hour and a half late but without the proper equipment to do the tests and wound up borrowing certain things from my neighbor. I waited 3+ months to hear from chevy. I received a letter stating that they take no responsibility., and that the tests said it was under the threshold if when an airbag should deploy. Included with the letter was a "copy of the test" which was/is absolutely incomprehensible to me. There was no explanation of anything this "test" said. But chevy takes no responsibility at all. If needed i will forward all pics and the letter from chevy as well.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx.on may 15, 2007, the contact's vehicle was struck on the driver's side fender.the drivers side seat belt failed to secure the contact and the air bags failed to deploy.he suffered an injury from striking the steering wheel and was taken to the hospital.the contact has a police report.the engine size and speed at the time of the crash were unknown.the current and failure mileages were 16,500.
2004 chevy malibu maxx - 55k miles, driven by small woman in her 70's.crossmembers in the driver's seat frame failed, along with welds on both sides of the rear crossmember. The seat tilted significantly to the right, preventing the driver from sitting properly & safely.after failure, the seat would shift noticeably in turns, and the repair shop said in the event of an accident, it was highly unlikely the seat would remain anchored. The fact that the driver's seat belt was anchored to the seat caused further concern, as it would not stop a driver from being thrown forward in the event of an accident. Cost to repair is $1000 - outrageous for what is clearly a manufacturer defect, given it is such a common problem.chevy should be recalling these vehicles or offering to repair the problem at no cost to the vehicle owner.
The passenger front seat went to adjust it and it started going up at an angle. It got tilted and loose, the only way to correct was to put it all the way down to the floor but can feel it rock. All i can think of is i am screwed in an accident. Also the power steering indicator comes on all the time and when you get an oil change, then it disappears for a little while, then comes on again everytime you start the car.
I was driving along a winding curvy road in my area and realized my seat kept rocking to the left and right every time i would go around a curve.it has never done this before.after getting home my husband took a look and could not find anything but it appears one of the bolts in the seat adjustment must be broken or gone as the seat will not move if lowered all the way down but rocks extensively the higher we raise the seat.this becomes a issue for me both ways as i need the higher seat to see clearly and if i do raise it then i am afraid i will get into an accident while trying to drive around corners etc due to the rocking of my seat.trying to get into chevrolet dealer to have them look and fix but service dept is backed up.
Heard a thump and power seat sagged on right side. Checked under seat and found weld had broken that holds a tube to a bracket. I could see thatwhere the weld pulled loose from the tube it pulled metal from the tube. The weld did not break but pulled metal from the tube. The tube was made from thin gauge metal.
While making a turn at 15 mph drivers seat dropped to floor.now drivers seat rocks back and in towards center console. Adjusting the height twists the drivers seat to a dangerous angle. Upon inspection it was determined that the seat frame welds broke on the back right corner of seat.an internet search has provided a vast number of complaints regarding this issue.with the seat attached at the seat this will no doubt fail in a moderate impact crash and leave the driver unsecured.this needs to be a recall by chevrolet.
Noticed seat moved and tended to lean driver toward center console. Upon inspection the seat frame broke at the right rear. When the car accelerates the seat rocks backward for several inches. I have owned the car since it was purchased new from the dealer.
The driver side seat fell down off the track on the right side. Like where it should have been welded better.
We needed the drivers seat air bag sensor re-set.after getting the car back from the service center we noticed the seat did not work properly.it would go back and forth but not up and down.the seat rocks while sitting in it.we told the service center and they said it couldn't have happened when they repaired the sensor and it would cost approx $700 to repair.it has not been repaired.
The drivers front seat leans to rightwhen tilted have to keep all the way down so it doesn't wobble.the weld on the seat frame broke causing it to lean to the right and be unstable. Also power steering will randomly stop working in the middle of driving.you have to shut the car off and turn it back on to get power steering back.dealer said they recalled the issue before we bought the car and it is back again same issue now its apparently not covered since they said they fixed it been happening for a few years now.
My 2004 malibu - the frame to the drivers seat came unwelded so the seat tilts to the right. This caused strain on the motor that moves the seat back and forth so now that is out as well. I have seen many similar complaints online for this exact issue. I'm very surprised there has not been a recall. Chevy wants $500 just for parts!!!! insane.
Driver seat frame broke and severely leaned to the right. Dealer fixed under warranty. March, 2008 - incident repeated - no warranty offered!
Front drivers seat frame rod severed at the weld joint causing the front seat to not remain in place and shift around during driving.
Power dirver seat on 2004 chevy malibu maxx broke causing the seat to lean to the right.
Upon raising my power seat something broke. The motor is really loud and when it went up the left side did not go up right and the seat leans to the right into the center console, doesnt feel as though i have any support under right side of seat. I am short and i need to sit up to see over the steering wheel and i now cannot. Seat belt is connected to seat frame and if im in an accident i feel the seat belt will not help. This issue needs to be recalled! read other people have this same issue on this same year.
Front weld of the driver seat broke, causing the seat to sometimes lean towards the front right.we took it to chevy, asked them to check the seat and do a state inspection.they said that they didn't know what it was and had to pull the seat out.they then told me that it would be $1,000 to repair the seat, then told me it would not pass inspection without repairing the seat.when i picked up the car, more welds had broken and the seat wobbled a lot.they told me that if i put the seat in the totally down position that it would not wobble.we complained to the manager, and he has agreed to call gm to see about getting an allowance to get it repaired.now i am looking online and see that there are a lot of complaints about broken welds on the seat.i hope that there will be an investigation into this issue.
Driver's seat weld failed and seat shifted down and dropped tothe right.also effected seat adjustment. Rocked back and forth on the frame.seat had to be replaced, could not be repaired.
The track weld and brace on driver side power seat is fractured/broken causing extreme uneven sloping in seat. The seat moves while driving. Multiple complaints about this issue with this car, why no recall on a faulty framing design?
Noticed the seat tilted to the right and looked underneath to discover a broken weld on the front cross member of the seat frame. My wife is a petite woman and drives it most of the time. There was no accident or incident, it was just a poor weld.
The seat belt do not lock in case of an accident. The drivers seat rocks while you are driving an adjusts by itself you can not keep the seat still. The welding has come apart from the base. The head lights are melting the bulbs for the signal and running light. I just caught that last weekend the lights stopped working when i look at the bulb it was melted which could have started an fire. I am waiting for the letter for the recall on the stern now. This would be the second time for it. I keep my carup to date with everything oil and whatever need to be done i am on top of it. But i have to many safety issue with it right. Seat belt, stern,drivers seat, headlights. Not only that the rotor warps every six months.
Noticed the driver's seat no longer aligned properly: right side is down and back.inspection shows a seat frame weld broken at the forward cross bar where it is welded to the side frame.the metal crossbar tube broke away leaving the weld intact on the frame, indicating insufficient strength in the design and materials, based on my professional mechanical engineering background.internet research indicates broken welds on these driver seats to be a growing problem, often leaving the seat unstable, and negatively affecting the driver's control on the vehicle. This should be a prime safety recall issue!
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.
Driver seat broken at weld mount.
Driver's seat weld is broken causing seat to tilt to the right.
While sitting in the driveway was adjusting the seat for me to drive then the seat dropped down and now leans to the right and rocks back and forth when going over any bumps at any speed. Front weld of the driver seat broke, causing the seat to sometimes lean towards the front right. We took it to chevy, asked them to check the seat and do a state inspection. They said that they didnt know what it was and had to pull the seat out. They then told me that it would be $1,000 to repair the seat, then told me it would not pass inspection without repairing the seat. When i picked up the car, more welds had broken and the seat wobbled a lot. They told me that if i put the seat in the totally down position that it would not wobble.now i am looking online and see that there are a lot of complaints about broken welds on the seat. I hope that there will be an investigation into this issue. I believe this is a safety issue and could cause serious damage to the driver if car was in an accident. Jm
First off, everywhere i look online someone has problems regarding the chevrolet malibu maxx's seats. I was going about 30mph and i heard a pop cone from the drivers side seat frame when i turned a corner. The weld on one of the supporting bars popped off again after trying to weld it again which leads me to believe that the metal bar that broke was to weak and should not have been put in at the factory.i believe very strongly that these seats should be fixed because it is a major safety hazard and a financial burden on those seeking to get it fixed.thank you for reading my concerns.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that his drivers side seat was defective. The dealer repaired the seat previously, but the failure recurred. The current failure was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.
Was driving on exit ramp on local expressway when drivers seat lurched to the left. When i got home and inspected the seat i observed that a weld had broken in the lower seat frame component associated with vertical height adjustment for power seat.
The weld on the support beam underneath my driver's seat snapped and broke. My seat is now tilted to the right and bobbles every time i go over a speedup or turn.i'm already dealing with the defective power steering failure in which the wheel becomes unable to turn for a few seconds. And parts under recall won't be available till october...worst purchase ever, get it together gm.
Attempting to adjust the driver's seat back it snapped and dropped on the right side, closest to the center column. Driver;s seat now tilts towards the right. Mechanic said it will not pass a safety inspection. Upon reading nhtsa reviews by other owners of the same model there are multiple reports of the same incident. This really should be recalled.
I noticed the driver seat was "rocking" to the right when i sat down.when i looked under the seat i noticed that the crossbar was broken at the weld joint on the right side of the seat.
2004 malibu maxx driver's seat weld broken making the seat rock during vehicle operation.
While driving down the expressway at approximately 70mph i hit a dip in the road heard a loud pop from under the front driver's seat. The seat dropped to the right causing me to nearly lose control of the vehicle. I really think that there should be some sort of recall on this vehicle as there have been numerous complaints about this seat incident. First search on google brought up this website which may be of concern to you. Please look at this sincerely and consult with gm and issue a recall or something. This is going to get someone killed if its not fixed now. This is an obvious design flaw as when i inspected the support bar it was only welded on either corner of the bracket holding it on. There should have been a full and proper weld placed in this location as they had to know it would be a heavy stress point.
For the second time my drivers seat has broken on the right hand side at a weld joint on the front cross rod.the first time it failed around 30,000 miles and the second time around 71,000 miles.this is a common problem, a safety issue and needs a recall.not only is chevrolet getting away with this, but the fix is complete seat frame replacement that cost the consumer about $1000.chevy wins again as they get to sell a defective part at a profit.a great deal for chevy until i buy my next car.time to do the right thing and do a recall.
While adjusting drivers power seat, heard a loud snap and the right side of the seat frame seemed to fall down as the left side continued upward...the seat frame broke, apparently at a weld, and now i cannot adjust the seat upward at all as it just tilts to the right as it raises.the seat belts are attached to seat frame and in the event of a crash, there is no reason to expect them to work properly either. I have read lots of complaints of this happening on all malibu maxx's but, for some reason, the recall that i read about only covers 2005 and 2006 vehicles but the 2004 is identical and suffers the same problem....when is the recall going to be enlarged to cover this problem as the powersteering recall has just been?i just received notice of the power steering recall being expanded to the 2004 and just in time as the car has started alerts.
Weld broke on seat and fell to the right.only way to drive was to put the seat all the way to the floor. Have been looking for 2 years for a replacement seat in the junk yard.i have found 4 matching seats over the 2 years, but every one had the frame broken. Problem is that in a severe accident the seat could come unhooked from the car.2nd problem is that the safety belt hooks to the seat not the car or frame rendering the seatbelt useless. Had it welded 3 times and breaks in less than a month. It is shame that chevrolet will not do a recall. Probably because they have no solution as it was a poor design.i own 5 chevrolet vehicles including 3 malibu's, 2004, 2005 and 2011.none with problems like this.
Right rear of power operated driver's seat failed to raise.removed seat for inspection and found two broken welds on seat frame - right side front and rear.disassembled seat and had frame welded locally.
The weld broke on the driver's seat mounting bracket.there was no abuse of the seat to cause this to fail.it did not cause crash or injury.the drivers seat mounting bracket was replaced.
Possible defect in the construction of the front seat.seatbelt attached to seat; now useless.noticed other drivers have posted the same issue.front seat tips to the right. While driving ,the seat wobbles; seat appears to move as accelerating and moves when braking. Possibledefect in seat.have read other complaints; same issue; where is the recall letter?
2004 malibu maxx driver seat frame breaks under normal use.
The driver's seat frame failed at a weld joint. The seat rocks backward to the right. Dealer says entire frame must be replaced at a cost of $1200.
In june the drivers seat began listing to the right and rocking.the dealer looked at it and said it is a broken weld and quoted me $800.00 to fix it.then in sept of 2012 i was trying to maneuver out of a parking lot and the power steering locked up.it was really scary, it took all my might to get to a safe place to stop without hitting anyone.when i restarted itwas okay and my mechanic did not see any obvious problem with it.also the cd player no longer will load up cds although the other functions and info on the little screen work.also the side mirrors no longer can be adjusted in the vertical plane although they still move horizontally.
Front drivers seat. 2004 malibu maxx. Seat became 'pitched' to the right. Dislodged ofassembly. We took to dealership and were told that it was 'broken' and needed to be replaced.....this happened 2 times totaling 1200.00. Upon research this appears to be an all to common problem with the malibu seat assembly.
Driver's seat frame broke at right front weld joint.seat then leaned to the right and moved forward and backward.this occurred under normal driving conditions at low speed.mechanic said this is a significant safety issue since during hard braking or impact the seat would not hold and would likely break entirely loose and slam the driver into the steering wheel.$850 to replace the seat frame.gm would not pay to fix this obvious design/manufacturing defect.
What can i say i have been writing about this car for the longest.i just want to say the other complaints about the bulbs burning out, the driver's seat breaking at the weld and the seat belt light constantly coming on is an ongoing problem i'm sure gm knew about this.i have complained to deaf ears both to nhtsa and gm.the last time i made a complaint was in may 2014 to both of them about the steering. Gm and nhtsa says there is nothing they can do since there was no recall.exactly 2 weeks later the ceo of gm comes out to say the malibu maxx is included in the recall!i paid to have my steering wheel replaced in 2007 because of power steering failure, the dealer said i needed the steering column replace and i did to the tune of almost $800.now a bulletin was sent out to dealers in 2005 about a key insert for any customer who came in to complain about power steering failure, but this was not given to me as a choice.they were sure i needed the steering column replaced, so i did.now that my car is included in the recall and i paid, perhaps, unnecessarily to have my steering column replaced as anyone know this defective part is part of the steering gm still does not want to reimburse me my money back.i bought the cadillac catera which was discontinued due to many recalls and because of all my complaints gm gave me $3000 toward a new gm car, which i applied to the malibu maxx.i won't put my money or given credit toward a gm again, i'm through and since nearly half of my family members are gm owners i am getting them to make their next purchase something other than american made cars.i make sure i tell everyone about my experience so they will think twice about a company who didn't want to invest 90 cents topossibly fix a problem per car.
Was driving when drivers seat lurched to the left. When i got home and inspected the seat i observed that a weld had broken in the lower seat frame component associated with vertical height adjustment for power seat.
While making a left turn the right side of my driver power seat dropped and rocked in an unstable condition.i was unaware the problem is a common one and have attempted to have the weld repaired twice, however it would require for the seat to be totally removed and at great expense since the car is out of warranty.
On thursday october 17th while driving the seat all of a sudden dropped down on the right hand side, i brought to a repair shop on monday october 21st to have the seat looked at it.the welds on the right hand side of the seat frame are broken, the cost to fix this is going to be over $1100 because in order to fix the problem i need an entire new seat.after a lot of research i have discovered that this is an issue in the 2004 chevy malibu maxx, i found a website that had over 50 complaints of the exact same issue.i feel this should definitely be a recall issue since the welding had brokenand seems to be an ongoing issue with this model car this sounds like a manufacturing error since it has occurred frequently with this year and model.
Front and rear crossmembers in the driver's seat frame failed, along with welds on both sides of the rear crossmember. The seat tilted significantly to the right, interfering with the opening of the rear seat entertainment unit and placing a strain on the seat adjustment motor. After failure, the seat would shift noticeably in turns, and the repair shop said in the event of an accident, it was highly unlikely the seat would remain anchored. The fact that the driver's seat belt was anchored to the seat caused further concern, as it would not stop a driver from being thrown forward in the event of an accident. Several local gm dealers said that they have no recourse and that the seat is no longer available. I had to have the seat completely stripped down and have several parts and welds replaced at a local metal shop.
The welds on the driver seat frame break.i first noticed this in february 2010 when my seat would raise at an angle.recently i was cleaning my car and i noticed the seat belt was not attached securely.the weld holding the seat belt to the seat frame had cracked and broken free.i found a used seat and when it was delivered, this seat had the same exact problems, multiple welds on the seat frame that are cracked and broke.this frame is critical to the safety of the driver.this website showsthatthere are many more complaints of regarding the same defect. Http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2005/chevrolet/malibu_maxx/seats/problem.aspx there are more places online talking about this very issue. My car has 55000 miles on it.i am 150lbs.these welds should not be breaking so easy, and so prematurely.
My 2004 malibu maxx front power drivers seat suddenly tilted to the right causing an uncomfortable uneven drivers position. If you raise the seat it tilts more to the right & gets mostly even when all the way lowered, from reading other peoples description i believe my right front drivers seat mounting brackets weld broke. Which will require a seat replacement instead of a part. Hearing this is a $1,000 repair is distressing to say the least. Appears there is a defective weld on this vehicle that gm should fix. Thank goodness it didn't break while i was driving.
The support rail under my drivers seat in a 2004 chevy malibu maxx broke. The weld completely separated.
I own a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The front drivers seat recently has started uncomfortably leaning to the right and shiftng back and forth.i was just informed by my mechanic that the frame on the front seat drivers side is broken.he did not recommend trying to fix it due to the fact that by breaking it has affected the whole integrity of the frame.he advised me to get a new seat due to safety issues if being in accident or crash.he said the seat could come all the way loose and cause the driver to fly forward and sustain serious injury.also, it could cause the air bag to inflate prematurely. I would like to see gm do a recall due to this being a safety issue.and by doing research on the computer i have found that there are a lot of malibu owners that have had their car seat frames break.this problem is not due to abuse or extended wear.it is due to an inadequate, defective part.i need advice as to how to proceed with addressing this issue with gm.thank you.
The driver seat on this car has come off the rails on right side causing it to tilt. If the seat is not moved to the lowest setting the tilts with the movement of the car. I had the seat repaired once; it failed again after about 6 months.at the same time i had the emergency brake repaired. When setting the brake, i heard a loud bang. The repair failed about 2 months ago for the second time.i am also going through new brakes on this car at an alarming rate - three brake replacements already and the car has 90,000 miles. The car is again beginning to shimmy/shudder when going down steep hills and the brakes are applied. The car seems not to slow down at all (i.e. Shifting gears) when going down hill other than by the brakes - it feels like a free fall.the signals, headlights, taillights and brake lights also need frequent replacement. I typically have to replace at least one of these at each oil change and have on several occasions needed to make replacements between oil changes. I would estimate the headlights/blinkers have been replaced at least a dozen times. The rear lights have been replaced perhaps ten times. Currently the third brake light is out and cannot be repaired without taking off the interior cover of the car to access the wiring - the bulb is not the problem.
I have owned a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx for a couple years.recently the drivers seat started wobblingand now sits uncomfortably crooked leaning to the right.i had my mechanic take the whole seat out to determine what the problem was and he said that the frame holding the seat to the floor had broken in 2 places.he said that there was no way to fix it safely for several reasons.he said that the materials for the frame were weak and inadequate.he said that it would be impossible to weld because there was no way to do it without possibly starting the seat on fire.he also brought up the facts that if a seat wasn't securely bolted to the floor and was loose that in a front end crash the seat would throw the driver forward into the windshield.the air bag "might" help slightly.or - if you were hit from the rear with the seat loose the seat would collapse backward and throw the driver to the rear of the car or possibly through the rear windshield.either situation could cause serious injury or death to a driver with this situation.my mechanic suggested replacing the whole seat but why would i spend the possible $900 and end up with a seat with the same inadequate, weak frame only to break again.the seat broke because of cheap, weak, inadequate materials that were used.it did not happen from wear and tear or abuse.it is a huge safety issue that gm needs to recall and fix at their expense.i hope others reading this complaint will pursue this issue with gm until a recall happens, and before any of us are killed!
On february 28, 2013 i took my 2004 chevy malibu maxx to a local dealer to have the power seat fixed.the frame broke at the weld during normal use causing the seat to rock, it could not be adjusted, and was a safety hazard since the seat was not anchored.i spoke with a local chevy dealer before having this fixed and they confirmed that it was a problem, a safety issue, and that chevy had decided to not take any action on itjuly 16, 2013--spoke with someone in customer service at chevy.they said that the problem would have to be documented by a chevy dealer, although documentation could be provided by the shop that fixed the problem.chevy said they would of course want to know if there was a safety hazard with the vehicle.but they have no knowledge that this exists, even though the internet posts shows this to be quite a common complaint.imagine if one were in an accident and the entire seat was ejected.
Bought 2004 malibu maxx brand new.switch in ac first to go at just under 10000 miles.18000 miles brakes and rotors had to replace cost almost $800.00. Headlights burned up replace wiring harness on both another $1000.00.replaced both head lights could not see through either of them another $385.00 check engine light kept coming on andcome to find out there was not a fuse in the emission spot.replaced that another $400.00 when they found the problem.leaks in the hatch when it rains or car is being washed.check engine light on will not reset.driver seat supports are broken and everyone that i know that has this car has the same problem and no recall has been issued on this, guess when there is an accident and someone really gets hurt then something will be don.it is ashamed that you pay so much for a vehicle and this is what you go through.i am a firm believer in oil changes and general maintenance and no one from the company seems to care about problems that is fault of the manufacturing of this car and it seems that no one wants to replace what is wrong.
I was driving on the highway and all of a sudden the right side of my seat collapsed.i pulled off the road and tried the up and down switch to no avail.the right side of my seat would not raise and i have to drive in an akward position.went to the dealer and was quoted a price of $1050 which i could not afford.i am continuing to drive this way. I just recently looked on the computer and see that their are many, many compaints and i can't believe that you people, nhtsa, have not considered this a problem and issue a recall notice.is gm too big or do they offer a good spiff. Terrible, terrible.because of you many people may get injured or die.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the driver seat frame welds fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician verified the failure and replaced the seat frame. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 134,360. Updated 02/26/16*lj
2004 chevrolet malibu max - the driver's seat frame has failed at the bottom resulting in the seat leaning to the right, moving around during cornering, and the seat generally being not anchored entirely to the floor of the car. The vehicle has less than 41000 miles and this failure was not due to any incident other than normal driving.currently awaiting backordered parts from the dealer at significant cost.continuing to drive car in unsafe condition. Other owners report similar issues on several websites. This appears to be a manufacturers defect.
While driving our 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx with a 6 position driver seat, i hit a pothole and the driver seat broke loose. This caused the seat to drop down, back and to the right. This resulted in a momentary loss of control causing me to pull the steering wheel to the right and ending up off the road and hitting a small tree. The contact to the tree caused damage to the trim around the headlight and the lens. Inspection found 2 welds on the seat frame had broken. The 1st weld is on the front cross bar and right frame rail. The 2nd weld had broken on the rear cross bar and the frame where the seatbelt receptacle is attached. We called the chevy customer service line and we were told that chevy had not had received complaints about broken welds on the seat frame but would be happy to record our concern. We talked to the dealer and we were informed that this was not covered under warranty. I asked about recalls and tsb's regarding this issue and was informed there had been no recalls or tsb's reported on the seat frame. In fact this was the first time our local dealer had ever seen this type of failure. Repair for the seat alone will be over $1,000 not to mention the other damage caused by running off the road.i called in our area and was told this was a common problem and they could not keep seats in stock.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
The driver's seat frame weld on the front right corner has broken and the seat tilts to the side.
I was making a right turn when something under my seat popped and flung me to the passenger's side. When i got to my destination, i looked under the seat to find the horizontal metal bar on the seat frame snapped at the weld.
The drivers seat frame broke on my 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx causing it to lean and tilt back to the right toward the center console. It has the 6-way power seat. The 58,795 is less than average for the age of the car. I feel that this is a safety issue since the seat belt attaches to the frame of the seat. I feel that gm should have this on a recall to fix the problem.
The driver seat leans due to the fact that the welds break.the front and the rear supports broke.i have read this happens to most of the seat.they don't make a replacement frame and therefore want me to buy a whole seat at a cost of 800 just for the seat.so here i am to say this isn't right and i'd like to have this fix at there expense since they want to make me buy the whole thing and not just a frame.
Date: 11/15/10. 2004 malibu maxx lt. While exiting a limited access highway at 25 mph, the driver's seat suddenly dropped two or three inches down and to the right, nearly causing the operator to crash into the safety barrier. Once the vehicle was stopped, an inspection revealed the seat frame weld had separated. Research shows this is a problem that has been reported to the nhtsa on a number of occasions without corrective action. The dealer has inspected the damage and claims this is a recurring issue. Repair is over $1,000. The resulting litigation will run in the 10's of millions as the dealership notes that in a collision the seat may not stay anchored. The safety restraint is also attached to the seat, so it will be ineffective as well. Investigate and issue the recall!
The front driver's become loose and rocket to the right side.took the vehicle to the dealer who said the seat frame broke.dealer states frame must be replaced- cost $1200.00 i asked if it could be welded and he said no because it's a safety issue.i've never had a car whose frame broke from normal use.i see on the internet that there are many other similar complaints and feel this should be investigated for a recall. I only found out about other because of a automotive forum.there are many others like this who i'm sure don't know about your website.
1. A support/adjustment bar for the driver's seat broke causing the drivers seat to suddenly drop to the right.2. Support/adjusting bar is broken and will require repair/replacement. Can not adjust the seat correctly for comfortable and proper driving position. Almost put the car into a guard rail in when it happened. Good thing my 16 year old was not driving it at the time.3. Dealer wants $1000 for repair, no replacement part available, requires entire seat frame to be replaced at $400+.
Out of the blue one day i noticed that i could not elevate the driver's seat height on the right side.(the left side continued to work as it should.)i took it in to the chevy dealer for repair and it cost me $120.00 for them to weld the front edge of the seat frame back together.on feb 28, 2012, the same problem occurred again.my local repairman examined the seat and said the front edge of the seat frame had broken in a different spot.the cost to replace the seat (the only way to fix it) will be approximately $850 plus taxes, etc.i'm looking for a replacement at a local salvage yard but, thus far, i have been unsuccessful in locating a seat.
My 2004 malibu maxx has a broken weld of the seat component.the car is out of warranty, has approximately 55,000 miles on it, and the repair is close to $1000 as the entire seat frame has to be replaced.there are numerous complaints by others on the same car, same year, same model, same make.seehttp://www.arfc.org/complaints/2005/chevrolet/malibu_maxx/seats/problem.aspx.
While turning to the left the drivers seat suddenly shifted and was leaning to the right. The weld which holds the base together had broken. This is the second occurrence of this happening. The first time it was under warranty so it was repaired by the dealer. At that time we were told that it was a $1000 repair because the whole unit had to be replaced. This to me seems a dangerous situation since when the seat jerks there seems to be a period when there is a loss of control of the vehicle. I went on the computer when i got home and this seems to be a common problem. Why is there no recall to fix this problem?
The driver's seat frame is broken.the adjuster only raises the left side.in speaking with other malibu owners, this is a very common problem in both the sedan and maxx versions of this vehicle.
The drivers seat right side dropped suddenly. My inspection revealed a weld to a structural member failed. The structural member actually failed in the weld heat affected zone.the wall thickness of the structural member was a tube with inadequate wall thickness for the design. I am a civilian nuclear engineer for the dod (navy) and can send a digital image of the failed part. It appears from an internet search that this is not an uncommon failure as i would expect from my inspection.
The seat belt do not lock in case of an accident. The drivers seat rocks while you are driving an adjusts by itself you can not keep the seat still. The welding has come apart from the base. The head lights are melting the bulbs for the signal and running light. I just caught that last weekend the lights stopped working when i look at the bulb it was melted which could have started an fire. I am waiting for the letter for the recall on the stern now. This would be the second time for it. I keep my carup to date with everything oil and whatever need to be done i am on top of it. But i have to many safety issue with it right. Seat belt, stern,drivers seat, headlights. Not only that the rotor warps every six months.
While adjusting the seat up, it suddenly dropped and leaned to the right.after inspecting under the seat, i found that the welds on the front frame bar broke loose also twisting the frame bar.this could have been very dangerous while driving as the seat really leaned over violently.also, it apears the seat belts are attached to these support bars.this issue still has not been repaired as the cost is over $1000.should we be involved in an accident, the seat will very easily tear away from the remaining welds possibly ejecting the driver along with the seat.the seat shifts and tilts drastically when turning vehicle. After researching this issue online, i find that several malibu maxx owners from several different years are having the exact same issue.this should be a safety recall issue as the seat will come loose along with the seat belts should vehicle be involved in an accident.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The drivers seat frame that supports the seat was broken since 2008. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed him that it would cost him $1000 for repairs. The vehicle was never repaired. The manufacturer was never notified. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.
I sat down in the front driver's seat and heard a loud snap.the seat immediately dropped down and to the right.the weld on the seat frame just snapped causing the power seat functions to no longer work.since the seat was moved as far back as possible at the time the frame broke, the bolts that remove the seat from the vehicle are completely covered and not accessible.i am stuck with driving a broken/ unsafe/ unmovable seat or paying over $1000 at the dealership to have this fixed.because of the safety issue i would be willing to spend the money at the dealership for a new seat but i have absolutely no faith that the new seat will work for long, especially after reading about some people having their seat repaired by the dealership multiple times (spending over $2000 total) and they're still driving around on a broken seat.when are we getting a recall??the posts describing this issue go all the way back to 2005 and it seems that gm just doesn't care.
Drivers seat frame broke at weld.seat was no longer attached to vehicle.almost caused me to have an accident.$843 to replace the frame.
The 2004 chevy malibu maxx has a faulty drivers seat.the base and frame fracture and cause the seat to lean to the right and prohibit it from rising.this happened once and we had it replaced at a cost of $900.it has happened again.i searched online and found a number of others with this vehicle with the exact problem.my wife cannot even drive the car with the seat so low and it is a safety issue.chevy needs to do a recall and stop those of us who have tried multiple fixes and it continues to break.
The drivers seat upon adjusting sagged to the left and the seat base moved unevenly causing the seat to rock.the seat was previously repaired for the same problem approximately 4 yrs ago.i believe that this is a definite safety issue i believe the seat would not hold up to even a small crash.
Up until all these recent gm recalls came out, i had never had the need to read what other owners have been complaining about. Now i am among those who now have a broken driver's seat frame that drastically leans toward the center console. I am the sole driver of this vehicle, so the seat does not get moved to accommodate other drivers. I weigh about 175#, so my weight should not be an issue either. Since this seat frame failure has happened to so many other malibu owners, perhaps this should be treated as a serious issue. (my wife has a 2005 malibu maxx lt as well, so now i'm wondering if this sudden potential breakage is going to plague her vehicle and catch her off guard as it did to me).
2004 malibu lt, weld on rt front of 6 way driver seat broken, seat motor runs but can not make seat adjustments. The seat sags to right when trying to move forward or back. But will not move forward or back on the seat frame.
Seat bracket broke while driving causing seat to suddenly dropto one side. As a result, driver nearly lost control of vehicle. Inspection of the seat mount revealed two failed welds. Contacted gm the next day, then brought vehicle to nearest dealer at gm's request. Dealer initially reported that the problem was a clear factory defect and suggested that gm should repair it at no cost to us. After two weeks of "considering our request," gm denied the claim and suggested that we should have purchased an extended warranty. The problem has not been corrected at this time.
The 6 way front drivers seat has failed 6 times since 2006. The most recent incident was 3/15/2019. The first failure was in 2007. The welds that support the frame break and i have replaced the seat 3 times, welded 3 times. This is a significant safety issue as it has occurred while driving after hitting a bump and caused me to loose control of the car. I am reporting this now as the dealers ignore this as an issue and just want over a $1000 to replace the same defective part which will fail again. Nhtsa is my last hope that lives will be saved. This is not an unusual problem as there are many reports of this defect.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the right side of the driver's seat suddenly collapsed to the floor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised the contact that the seat needed to be welded or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 54,000. Updated 1/17/13 updated 01/24/13
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx.while driving approximately 60 mph, the driver's seat dropped approximately 3 to 4 inches on the right side.the contact arrived home and discovered that the bracket failed.the current mileage was 42,678 and failure mileage was 42,653. Updated 09/10/08.*ljthe seat frame weld broke. Updated 09/12/08.
I was driving about 35 mph on flat strait road when the drivers seat suddenly dropped down, back and toward the right. Upon inspection i see that the weld on the brace/frame of the seat has broken. The seat is now unstable and sloping to the right. I fear the other side may snap as well. I see several other complaints regarding the exact same issue. This needs to be recalled before somebody is seriously hurt.
Broken drivers side car seat frame to a 2004 chevy malibu. Broken frame causes seat to rock up and down and lean to one side.this frame broke under normal use. To repair this you need to buy a new seat for one thousand dollars from a chevy dealer or you can try to weld the frame back together. The main problem is the poor design and engineering of the size of metal used to build the frame.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving approximately 10 mph over a speed bump, the front driver seat collapsed three to four inches into a tilted position. The contact adjusted the power seat to the lowest level to secure the seat and the contact was able to resume driving the vehicle with caution. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the dealer where they informed the contact that the driver seat mounting bracket was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
First noticed driver seat woul lean to one side in 2005, dealer welded seat bracket to repair bracket. Noticed same problem in 2007. Dealer replaced bracket. Noticed problem again in 2010. With warranty expired we've been driving ever since. Bracket is now completely off track and will not adjust, finally decided to see what it would cost too replace. Am now finding out its a common problem with this model. Looks like buying a new bracket would only be a temporary fix.
Driver's side seat suddenly shifted forward and down while driving. Inspection revealed broken weld on seat frame.
The front drivers seat rail is broken. This is a safety concern since the seat belt is connected to the frame. I have searched online and found this is a common problem for many owners of the 2004 malibu maxx. The broken frame cause the seat to fall and shake while driving. I had a mechanic try to fix it and he said it is not possible and chevy has discontinued the car. I have been unable thus far to find a new seat but suspect even if i buy a new one the same faulty issue with the weld will occur. Http://www.automotiveforums.com/t919217-discuss2004_chevy_malibu_maxx_broken_power_seat.html
Weld broke on front frame of drivers seat causing the seat to tilt to right and not go up and down properly. Looks like it is broke at a weld point.
The passenger front seat went to adjust it and it started going up at an angle. It got tilted and loose, the only way to correct was to put it all the way down to the floor but can feel it rock. All i can think of is i am screwed in an accident. Also the power steering indicator comes on all the time and when you get an oil change, then it disappears for a little while, then comes on again everytime you start the car.
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.also, my seat heaters were turning on automatically, car constintly pulls to the right, i have to turn the key over for a long time to get the car to fully start up.they couldn't duplicate any of the problems so i am still dealing with all of them.for the whining noise, they said it is a drive belt that needs to be replaced, but it is out of stock.how convienient.
One night when it was snowing, i was leaving work and three lights came on when i went to stop my vehicle. The abs, traction control and service engine lights came on and i had trouble stopping my vehicle. After this little incident i noticed the brakes was not working properly. Took the car to auto zone and put it on the code reader. A code pooped up, but could not be told what it was. They said you would have to take it the dealer for them to tell you what the code is. I had to go to work, so didn't have time to take it there. Well i was driving down the road and the lights pooped back on and when i went to hit my brakes there was none. I hit a truck that stopped in front of me.
The driver seat on this car has come off the rails on right side causing it to tilt. If the seat is not moved to the lowest setting the tilts with the movement of the car. I had the seat repaired once; it failed again after about 6 months.at the same time i had the emergency brake repaired. When setting the brake, i heard a loud bang. The repair failed about 2 months ago for the second time.i am also going through new brakes on this car at an alarming rate - three brake replacements already and the car has 90,000 miles. The car is again beginning to shimmy/shudder when going down steep hills and the brakes are applied. The car seems not to slow down at all (i.e. Shifting gears) when going down hill other than by the brakes - it feels like a free fall.the signals, headlights, taillights and brake lights also need frequent replacement. I typically have to replace at least one of these at each oil change and have on several occasions needed to make replacements between oil changes. I would estimate the headlights/blinkers have been replaced at least a dozen times. The rear lights have been replaced perhaps ten times. Currently the third brake light is out and cannot be repaired without taking off the interior cover of the car to access the wiring - the bulb is not the problem.
I have been having issues with the ignition switch in my 2004 chevy malibu maxx but general motors says that it is not a recall under my vin on my vehicle. I believe there are more recalls associated with my car and alot of other people's vehicles but unfortunately general motors will not own up to the fact that there are more recalls on their products. I have spoken with an attorney about my case and he stated the same thing i am saying about general motors. I have been having one problems after the another with my 2004 chevy malibu maxx since i bought the vehicle and none of those issues have anything to do with my driving or upkeep on the vehicle. I have maintained everything on my vehicle and replaced over $2,000 worth in repairs because there were recalls out there about my car and i wasn't notified about them. General motors does not want to make it right they just want to make money off this recall situation!
While driving on rough roads or breaking noises rattles an severe shake in steering coming from steering column an an steering binding when first starting car hard to turn wheels strange noises when applying breaks
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) and the vehicle was repaired. Less than a month later, the torque sensor assembly and the eps unit failed. After having the vehicle repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes), the vehicle began to feel as though the brakes were grabbing. The contact stated that it was difficult to accelerate from a complete stop and the brakes were smoking. The vehicle had not been back to the dealer. The contact felt that both recall repairs failed. The failure mileage was 45,500.
On 12/2008 while driving from california to the east coast,roughly 3 hours into my trip the 'wrench in the car display on the dash lit up and "power steering" was displayed on the radio. The next exit (barstow) was approx 8 miles away.i awoken the next morning to find that there had been a blizzard that night. After waiting what seemed forever i got the news that the steering column ( gm 15926870) and the ignition switch (gm 15823541) needed to be replaced. Left barstow after losing 2-3 days of travel and dropping $1150.00 to the dealer, almost $200.00 for hotel and about $125.00 on food. After receiving the necessary documents i gathered up my receipts and took my vehicle to the dealership to have the supposed work completed and turned in the necessary documents to the dealer. Six days later i experienced the same problem.i called the dealer and explained the situation. The service writer stated that they've been experiencing this problem after recall work has been completed. Monday morning i took the vehicle in. The service writer stated that this problem doesn't usually happen (of course the gentleman that i spoke with on friday with was not in) and that they would check to see if the problem was related to the recall work that had been performed. Of course they said that the problem was not related to the recall work that had been performed, and that to fix the current issue would cost $850. There was also a charge of $121.00 (labor@ $110 plus shop fees and tax). After all these years gm knew of the deficiencies and short comings with they're vehicles. They've had time to prepare and prep their personnel for any and all questions, comments and scenarios. Damage control.my concern is that when the recall work was performed, the tech doing the work didn't follow proper procedures. A long call to gm, my issue has been escalated to the next step.
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...
Brake lights flashed intermittently when i was not braking.i was stopped and informed of this by at state trooper."check engine" light was on. The cruise control has disengaged involuntarily since 2005.i had anew brake pedal position sensor installed, but the cruise control still disengages and the check engine light comes on during trips of more than 10 miles.
The seat belt do not lock in case of an accident. The drivers seat rocks while you are driving an adjusts by itself you can not keep the seat still. The welding has come apart from the base. The head lights are melting the bulbs for the signal and running light. I just caught that last weekend the lights stopped working when i look at the bulb it was melted which could have started an fire. I am waiting for the letter for the recall on the stern now. This would be the second time for it. I keep my carup to date with everything oil and whatever need to be done i am on top of it. But i have to many safety issue with it right. Seat belt, stern,drivers seat, headlights. Not only that the rotor warps every six months.
The seat belt do not lock in case of an accident. The drivers seat rocks while you are driving an adjusts by itself you can not keep the seat still. The welding has come apart from the base. The head lights are melting the bulbs for the signal and running light. I just caught that last weekend the lights stopped working when i look at the bulb it was melted which could have started an fire. I am waiting for the letter for the recall on the stern now. This would be the second time for it. I keep my carup to date with everything oil and whatever need to be done i am on top of it. But i have to many safety issue with it right. Seat belt, stern,drivers seat, headlights. Not only that the rotor warps every six months.
Front and rear brakes have had to be changed prematurely.rear brakes had to be replaced at 20k miles.front brakes changed at 60k miles.calipers sticking and causing noise and uneven wear on new brake pads.gm dealership advises that this is not a defect.
Dt: the contact stated the brakes and steering malfunctioned,resulting in an accident. The steering locked up whileattempting to make a right turn. Prior to this incident she heard a squeaking noise in the brakes. She took the car to a mechanic, and was told brakes were in good working condition.she has not contacted the dealership.a police report was taken. . the contact suffered a concussion, and had nerve damage.updated 12/30/05.
At 34 miles on the car abs/traction control sensor in the wheel hub failed, causing several trouble lights to come on and a sound signal to indicate there was a problem. The owners manual noted that the car should be towed to the dealership.
Bought car april 2004, every few weeks to once a month car has been in the shop for noises. Since 4/05 dealer has replaced rotors 3 times, calipers and struts replaced, and still with a vibrating in steering wheeland windy noise. When you push on the brakes you have a grinding noise, like a metal sound, very loud can hear over the radio. Dealer says windy noise is normal fornew parts. Still vibrating feeling in steering wheel while braking from over 50 mph. Dealer now says parts are not covered by gm.
At 40,000 both front rotors had to be turned and calipers replaced.calipers were sticking causing uneven wear.brake pads had plenty of material and did not need to be replaced.
Problems with the brakes, i have to replace the brake pads every 2-3 months and have the rotors turned as well for there is a vibration in the steering column and front end if not turned. I was told my dealership that the rotors are no good for the car and that gm is aware of the problem but refuses to correct it.
Car leased brand new in august 2004. As of today onune 28,2007 car had brakes repaired 4 times at the dealer. Rotors have been machined each time, and today brake pads replaced..car has 27,180 miles on it, and it has been maintained,garaged,kept, and no one has been rough on the brakes. The last time we had the carto dealer for brake problems was july of last year. At that timewe were told that a brake line was crimped and only found it because we were having tires rotated. Also, told that this was the last time rotors could be machined. Well today they machined them once again as i had said previously for the fourth time. I did some research ,and i may be wrong but there was a recall on the car for abs problems in april2004 prior to our purchase of the car..i called gm , and was told that our car was involved, but was later told by owner of dealership that there had been a communication error and our car was involved in another recall concerning seat belts or something along those lines. I am very concerned about the safety of the brakes at this point after so many conflicting stories..i feel very frustated, and had to spend almost $500.00 because the brake pads were not covered under the bumper to bumper warranty as they had nothing to do with the previous rotor/brakeline problems or so i was told..we had computor sensor problems,short sockets on both real turn signals, loose tie rod, ignition problems ,which they could not detect..faulty gas cap etc.
Noticed front end shutter while applying brakes. Took car to dealer under warranty and extended warranty and dealer said excessive rust in brake pads. Also dealer said front rotors were warped. Dealer turned rotors and cleaned. Car had only 28k miles on it. Drove for a couple of days and problem came back. Took back to same dealer and he said rotors fine just excessive rust and brake dust. Nothing he could do. Car has 34k miles on it and in the rain, applied brakes and whole front end shuttered and anti- locks were grinding. Took back to dealer and they could find no problems. Now car has 42k miles and took to midas, they said front rotors severely warped and pads worn away. They could tell someone turned down rotors once and did bad job. Have to replace front rotors with different style rotors and new pads. Costs $500 dollars to replace. Chevrolet will not cover any of it even though existing problem.
Rotors repeatedly warp.have had the brakes serviced twice within the 24000 warranty for brakes and it is requiring a third service at 26,000 miles outside of warranty.rotors would need to be recut or replaced every 4,000 miles on this car to eliminate the pulsation.there is a systematic issue with the braking system, including the abs and/or the traction control.this is not a material or service issue, but a design issue.the dealer has indicated that all systems on the car are working properly and there is nothing they can do other than recut or replace the rotors.general motors has denied there is a problem which is expected possibly facing a recall of many cars.although the dealer unofficially admitted this problem is a regular at their facility no one will officially admit this is an issue.now that the brakes are outside of warranty at 26,000 miles, i am forced to pay for the service every 4,000 miles on my own.this could be a safety issue although the brakes have never failed to work.the affect of the design issue is that the brakes pulsate and progressively get worse as time goes on.even after a few thousand miles the defect begins to surface.by 4,000 miles it is a big enough nuisance to have it serviced.this is an expense i had not bargained for when i bought this car.
Car leased brand new in august 2004. As of today onune 28,2007 car had brakes repaired 4 times at the dealer. Rotors have been machined each time, and today brake pads replaced..car has 27,180 miles on it, and it has been maintained,garaged,kept, and no one has been rough on the brakes. The last time we had the carto dealer for brake problems was july of last year. At that timewe were told that a brake line was crimped and only found it because we were having tires rotated. Also, told that this was the last time rotors could be machined. Well today they machined them once again as i had said previously for the fourth time. I did some research ,and i may be wrong but there was a recall on the car for abs problems in april2004 prior to our purchase of the car..i called gm , and was told that our car was involved, but was later told by owner of dealership that there had been a communication error and our car was involved in another recall concerning seat belts or something along those lines. I am very concerned about the safety of the brakes at this point after so many conflicting stories..i feel very frustated, and had to spend almost $500.00 because the brake pads were not covered under the bumper to bumper warranty as they had nothing to do with the previous rotor/brakeline problems or so i was told..we had computor sensor problems,short sockets on both real turn signals, loose tie rod, ignition problems ,which they could not detect..faulty gas cap etc.
Problems with the brakes, i have to replace the brake pads every 2-3 months and have the rotors turned as well for there is a vibration in the steering column and front end if not turned. I was told my dealership that the rotors are no good for the car and that gm is aware of the problem but refuses to correct it.
I have a 2004 chevy malibu maxx.on jan. 26, i got into the car.my check engine light came on and the information center said to check power steering.the steering was a little hard.my friend was going to check it when i got home.by the time i got home that night, the problem was not occurring and the lights were off.this has happened a couple times since.then today, 3/2/2010, i got in the car.it was very difficult to steer until about 15 mph.it was less difficult between 15 and 30 mph, and o.k., but not normal, over 30 mph.when i got to work, i had to move my car after a few minutes.when i got into it and moved it, the steering was fine.i am reporting this because of the similarity with the cobalt steering issue that has caused a recent recall.the symptoms sound exactly like the news reports, but the malibu isn't on the list yet.
Stopped and put vehicle in reverse. Check engine light came on and power steering stopped working. Returned to normal after turning vehicle off and restarting.
While driving 5 mph or less and making a left turn consumer noticed dashboard indicatorlights flashing. Then,lost power steering. Ea04018_cat
My 2004 chevorlet malibu maxx has had repeated failure of the electronic power steering.the power steering has failed at both low and high rates of speed. The power steering assist goes out and makes the vehicle nearly impossible to steer.
Steering wheel shakes and power steering won't work
2004 chevy malibu maxx ls.the power steering goes out when traveling at slow speeds or stopped. This has happened 3 or 4 times. No acc or injury. Power steering goes back on after turning off the ignition and restarting the car.this appears to be the same problem as the other gm autos that were recalled today, march 2, 2010. Tsb's have been issued, but no recall.the incident date listed is approx the last time this happened.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the steering wheel would seize when driving 5 mph and above. The contact would shut the vehicle off whenever the failure occurred and the vehicle would operate as normal upon restart. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000. The vin was unavailable.
First started as an occasional steering problem at low speeds.then progressed to more frequent steering problem at low speed.next a bad vibration started in the front when breaking.now a loud clunking noise.diagnosis by mechanic is defective rack and pinion, steering box, and possibly power steering failure. Research indicates there have been many, many complaints about this, and that the 2005 malibu was recalled for exactly the same problem last summer.
While driving my car, the steering just froze up and made it difficult to handle. This incident nearly caused an accident on a heavily traveled road. This has happened twice in the course of four months and each time the car had to be taken to a shop and put on a diagnostic tester to find and clear default codes to make car drivable. This problem can happen at any time again and to repair it costs 600.00 . Can you please help me?
Power steering failure.this is the second occurrence of power steering column assembly failing.first one replaced under recall notification.currently at dealership waiting for new unit to be installed.
Upon acceleration using the gas pedal, the car loses total control of its steering. All engine lights and failure lights go on.sometimes just making a simple turn at an intersection, the car loses complete steering capability. This has happened at various speeds, including on the highway at 50 mph accelerating over a slight incline or at 10 mph at an intersection while making a left or right turn. I noticed trouble with the steering when i first bought my car under warranty but it wasn't as severe. Just when backing out of a parking space the steering was tight, but the dealership could not find the problem. I have had the short rack steering gear, steering rack, intermediate shaft, and serpentine belt replaced but to no avail. On the website www.lemonlawclaims.com there have been at least 42 steering complaints of similar nature regarding the same year make for the malibu. An nhtsa investigation was performed pe04-031 based on eight reports of alleged power steering failures. The preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis based on the report i printed up in 2010, however i am not certain of the current status of this investigation. I'm sure there are a lot more failure reports that have been opened, though i cannot find a recall regarding this failure. As a side note, sometimes the car has trouble starting - it always has and the dealership could not determine the failure. When trying to start it up, hitting the gas pedal will cause the engine to kick over and not stall. There is always the smell of fuel. I am not sure if this is part of the failure. In addition when the steering fails or the steering wheel jerks upon acceleration, a clicking sound can be heard. The origin of this clicking in unknown. I really don't understand why there hasn't been a recall on this or better yet a class action lawsuit.
I was driving back home at night after work a hour away to bowie tx i work in fort worth. Going on hwy 287 which is a big hwy for traveling rigs, i was going 65 mph and i came to a turning the hwy and my power steering just goes out with any warning. I slammed on my brakes tapping the wall in the median. Looked on the information board and it said power steering. The next morning i looked on the internet and found around 10 to 15 websites that had this complaint with the chevrolet malibu maxx. I called gm chevrolet in north richland hills and the on in decatur and they both told me that the know this is a big deal the know about it but at this time there is nothing they can do for me. This is my wife's car and lucky this day i took it instead for her and my 3 year old son.
Intermittent loss of power steering during acceleration has persisted and continues to get worse after recall (nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000) was performed. This creates a potentially dangerous situation. Manufacturer and dealer refused to perform any further repairs at their expense, claiming there was a one year warranty on the repair. However, their remedy for this safety defect didn't fix the original problem and it continues to happen.
Lost power steering.problem was resolved by turning car off waiting a minute and restarting.power steering then resumed normal operation.this has now happened on two occasion.no repairs have been made to this point.i have reviewed car forums and noted this appears a common problem in this model.it appears the steering column may need to be replaced.additionally when cold, the power steering now feels sluggish.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. While operating the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. Also, 'power steering' displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was driven to billion automotive (600 w. 41st, sioux falls, sd) where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced.the manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 125,000.
The car became very hard to steer.turning the steering wheel was difficult to turn.this has happened several time since august.this has almost cause two accidents.
Knocking noise in the steering column, noise and difficulty turning. Noticable play in the steering of the vehicle.occurs several times a week, i refuse to drive my car on the freeway or at high speeds in fear of electric power steering going out.
I was traveling a straight section of i-75 going northbound that my power steering light came on.since i bought the car in 2007, i noticed a knocking noise in the engine section and never thought nothing of it, just thought as being ok.so i took my malibu to the dealership and they said that my 2004 malibu maxx steering column must be replaced.so i called another dealership and was told that there were previous recalls concerning the power steering.i notified gm of the problem and they offered to pay half of the costs which was $430 of an $860 project.i think they should pay all because its still considered a new used car.
While traveling in a school zone going approximately 25 miles per hour, i was in an accident involving a school bus. I could not stop, or steer the car to avoid a collision with the rear of the bus. My car went under the rear of the bus, where it was crushed in the front end. The car seemed to just shut down, had no power steering and braking control. The air bags never deployed., even though they should have with the type of impact that the car received. We would like to make this complaint, on behalf of ourselves and any other motorist that might have had similar circumstances.thankyou.
My car makes a groaning or low growling sound when i turn the steering wheel.it seems that the hotter the weather is the more it growls and groans.
Power steering controli have a 2004 chevy malibu maxx v6, i bought new a few months later i heard a faint knocking in the steering wheel each year it became more noticeable.now the service engine light comes on with the message of power steering.i have complained and had a number of diagnostic checks that are different results. Chevy refuse to acknowledge the numerous complaints.my power steering failed on me going down the highway behind an 18 wheeler,i struggled just to get across 1 lane and onto the shoulder.i was too scared to turn the car off because i was 10 mi. Away from home.so i slowlydrove down the highway once i made it home i turned the car off and later turned it back on with power back in my steering wheel. This is just as dangerous as toyota cars.there need to be a full investigation this is one of many complaints i have posted with no results!!!!!!!!
Driving down the highway and power steering warning and chime start, then power steering goes out.after stopping for a while and starting the car it worked.brought it to a chevy dealer and they said the steering column needed to be replaced to the tune of $650.00.after researching this problem i discovered hundreds of malibu owners with the same issue.an obvious design and engineering flaw from gm.i can't understand that this has not been a recall item due to the number of complaints.
In the middle of making turns, right and left, the electronic power steering will deactivate causing car to jerk, then steering will be extremely difficult. Car can be turned off and then restarted and the issue will stop for a short time. There has been recalls for this issue on other gm models but not my model.this issue first occurred while my 16 yr old daughter was driving and almost resulting in an accident.i am extremely concern for my daughter safety will driving this vehicle.i took the car out shortly after this happen to her and within 3 turns the steering wheel jerked, light on dash light, display showed power steering and steering reverted to what can best be described as prepower steering x 2. I am a muscular 300 pound male and i had a difficult time getting the car to turn safely into the lane and later off the road.this is a safety issue that was no covered by gm and should be addressed before someone is injured. Please reopen your investigation into this issue.thank you for your time.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx.the contact stated that while traveling 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the vehicle became difficult to steer.the manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the failure mileage was 102,000 and the current mileage was 106,000. Updated 6/26/14the consumer stated the part needed to repair the vehicle had not become available. Updated 07/08/2014
I was turning right onto a street and the car died.i turned it back on and everything seemed fine.i then turned into my office parking garage and as i was going down one of the levels i noticed the steering acting strange.it felt like it was loose or not catching.i went a little further and the power steering went completely out.i had an extremely hard time getting into a parking space but i did.later in the morning when a tow truck came to pick up the car, i got in and started the car and the power steering was working.i let the tow truck take the car to the dealership since i was concerned about the power steering going out and the car dying.it is as the dealership at this time.
After several power steering service alarms in the preceding months, that all reset after the engine was turned off, the alarm came on and the power assist failed leaving the car extremely difficult to steer.took the car into the dealership the next week and they reprogrammed the steering and sent me home.the next day the steering failed again. I then looked up the problem on the internet and found out this is a prevalent problem and has no real fix!what do i do now?
Chevrolet malibu 2004, steering going out. Consumer concern about recall for this problem .the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to find the cause of the vehicle steering problem
Streering started to make a cluck noise around september 2008. I took it in for this problem and they put some grease in. It still makes these sounds but has slowly gotten worse. I think there is something really bad or major going on with the power steering unit.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The check engine and power steering lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the steering column would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact the vehicle was previously repaired under a manufacturer's recall for the steering. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. When the vehicle was started, the check engine and power steering warning indicators illuminated. Once the vehicle was restarted, the indicators went away. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,972.*dtconsumer stated manufacturer notified and repairs made. Updated 12/04/18
On 12/2008 while driving from california to the east coast,roughly 3 hours into my trip the 'wrench in the car display on the dash lit up and "power steering" was displayed on the radio. The next exit (barstow) was approx 8 miles away.i awoken the next morning to find that there had been a blizzard that night. After waiting what seemed forever i got the news that the steering column ( gm 15926870) and the ignition switch (gm 15823541) needed to be replaced. Left barstow after losing 2-3 days of travel and dropping $1150.00 to the dealer, almost $200.00 for hotel and about $125.00 on food. After receiving the necessary documents i gathered up my receipts and took my vehicle to the dealership to have the supposed work completed and turned in the necessary documents to the dealer. Six days later i experienced the same problem.i called the dealer and explained the situation. The service writer stated that they've been experiencing this problem after recall work has been completed. Monday morning i took the vehicle in. The service writer stated that this problem doesn't usually happen (of course the gentleman that i spoke with on friday with was not in) and that they would check to see if the problem was related to the recall work that had been performed. Of course they said that the problem was not related to the recall work that had been performed, and that to fix the current issue would cost $850. There was also a charge of $121.00 (labor@ $110 plus shop fees and tax). After all these years gm knew of the deficiencies and short comings with they're vehicles. They've had time to prepare and prep their personnel for any and all questions, comments and scenarios. Damage control.my concern is that when the recall work was performed, the tech doing the work didn't follow proper procedures. A long call to gm, my issue has been escalated to the next step.
I was driving home from work going about 30 mph when power steering went out on me.it was very difficult to steer and freaked me out since my 2 year old daughter was in the back seat and there was a lot of traffic.thankfully i was only 4 blocks from home.got home turned the car off and then back on and it reset, but then my husband took it for a drive around the block and it happened again. After all the research, it ticks me off that gm is not taking responsiblity for this problem.
When slowing down and sometimes when accelerating there is a clunk sound from the bottom left of the steering column.at first we could hardly hear it and as the months passed on it got worse.brought it to the dealer on march 31, 2004.they said gm is aware of the problem and are manufacturing parts to repair the defect. They gave me a gm document with id#1764730 and stating that the part will be available in the second quarter.i think i may have a lemon because earlier the power steering stopped and they replaced the whole steering system.it is now five months since i have been to the dealer and i have not heard anything.the car now sounds like the front end is going to fall off whenever we slow down and it sounds very dangerous.the car does not have more than 23,000 miles, which i consider fairly new, and sounds like it has 500,000 miles on it.my wife and i are both in our 60's and believe me we are not hot rodders.please help us to solve this problem.
Power steering light came on and ringing sound sounded and power steering went completely out in the middle of a busy intersection as i was making a right hand turn.i managed to get it to the curb and call for help.after sitting a while it became normal, but i am afraid this will happen again.there have been many complaints from other about this.seenhtsa action number ea 04018 and lots of gm service bulletins.my dealer cannot help because the recall was for 2005 malibu max electronic power steering and not the 2004, but it is the samepower steering unit.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Driving down straight section of road.power steering alarm comes on and steering wheel goes stiff.slowed and stopped before next turn (would not have been able to negotiate turn).this has happened on an often enough basis (usually before being on the road) and using fix described in other often reported issues with this type of steering, stopped car, turned off, adjusted position of steering column and restarted.steering returned to normal.
My malibu maxx power steering light comes on while driver intermittently. I had the steering column replaced in 2008 for another issue. I know some day the steering will fail at a most critical time. Please investigate this and other steering column problems continue to occur. I can not buy another chevy with this kind of workmanship. Not looking good for the bailout repayment promise.
On three separate occasions over the past year i would hear a loud chime and my power steering would go out in my 2004 malibu maxx, making it very difficult to drive. Each time this has occurred, i would turn the car off and restart it which would resolve the power steering problem. Initially, i took the car to a mechanic who said there were no leaks in the power steering system and it must have been an electronic problem. I chalked it up to old age (for the car) and continued to drive the car with care. My wife has not been able to drive the car since this happened because she could not control the car if the power steering goes out. Recently i heard of a recall on t.v. Regarding my year, make, and model. The recall description fit my experience with this car. I contacted the gm dealer (sweeney chevrolet in boardman ohio) and was told 'there had not been a recall on my car as of yet'. They went on to say that if i wanted it fixed, to bring it in and pay out of pocket. I would later be reimbursed by gm if, in fact, there was an eventual recal. My complaint is that i don't have $500-$1000 for a repair that i may not get reimbursed for. It is obvious that my car should be covered by this recall that was announced nationally on t.v. Is there anything that can be done so that gm can be made to fix this car before it causes an accident? additionally, i have been brushed off by them regarding the turn signals since this car has been under warranty. I have replaced over 100 bulbs since this car was new. They overheat and melt the surrounding materials. I have already replaced the entire headlamp assembly, to no avail. I now drive this car without a left front turn signal because it will burn out the bulb within a day or two of replacing it. I'm not sure if this has been brought to the attention of gm in the past, but it seems to be a fire hazard.
On my 2004 chevy malibu maxx, the power steering failed completely as i was driving yesterday. Last month, the steering was "stiff" turning to the right. My dealer lubricated something and the problem seemed to be resolved. This is the third time that the parts were lubricated, however the complete failure came yesterday. It is extremely dangerous. My wife was driving and could not steer the car since the power steering shut off. I did contact my dealer who informed me that there was a recall for the 2004 chevy malibu (recall #7126) for this same problem, but my vin number was not one that was listed. According to my dealer, the entire steering column needs to be replaced, which was also the part replaced in the recall of the 2004 chevy malibu. My vehicle should definitely be added to the list of recalled vehicles since the power steering failure is an obvious design or part flaw that has already been recalled and replaced in similar models of the same production year. Please advise.
Turned left at an intersection when the a chime sounded and the service light on the dash appeared.then the power steering went out and the car veered off the road and onto the sidewalk.the car was placed into park and the ignition turned off.the ignition was immediately turned back on and the power steering was restored.this happened last winter, then three times already this winter.
While turning into a parking spot, i received a warning chime and noticed a steering warning note on the digital display. After car was turned off and back on, the notice was not present and steering was normal. On several other occasions, the steering would repeat this situation but it would do it in no apparent regular driving state, ie, could be going down road at highway speeds or just maneuvering into a parking spot. Always would return to normal after a cycle of the ignition key and could be months before a repeat event.sometimes the event would seem to reduce steering power but not remove all assist and at other times the steering assist would be completely removed.
While my wife was crossing the verranzno bridge between brooklyn and staten island the electrical steering failed. This created a extreme safely issue since my wife did not have enough strength to control the steering. This forced her to slow to a stop while other cars were going full speed creating a safely issue.when she turn the car on again she managed to get the car off the bridge and to the dealer for replacement.my wife was lucky that is wasn't in a condition that she was making a turn or some other position that could had cause an accident.there were two other people in the car and in no time should a steering failure cause almost complete lost of control because you not have strength to turn the wheel.
Suddenly lost ability to operate the power steering when making right turn at approximately 15 mph. The warning light was present on dashboard and indicated power steering problem. I was able to drive straight only and then put the car to stop. After turning the engine off and on again the warning light was no longer present. (this car was twice before at the dealer repair shop for steering problem in the past - under warranty. It was because the steering will locked when i was parking the car and this required me to turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and right for about 3 to 4 times. There was no warning light on the dashboard what so ever. Then i will have to turn off the engine and wait one minute and start the car again to unlock the steering and drive the car. The car dealer's warranty repairs did not fix this problem.)
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph and going around a curve, the steering wheel seized. As an result, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle rolled down an incline and crashed into a fence line. The contact was air lifted to the hospital and sustained broken ribs, shoulder injuries, a concussion, memory loss, and cuts and bruises that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering), but the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
Power steering failed today completely and i ran off the road when entering the highway. I almost crashed into a semi-truck and could have easily been in a large crash if the truck was only a few feet closer. I have researched this problem online and found that this is a common problem with this car. I am not surprised how slow the government works. I assume that nothing will come from my complaint. My power steering has been faulty for a couple years now, but this is the first time it has failed completely. I feel bad if i sell this car because it might kill the person i sell it to, because there is no telling when the steering will fail.
Chevy malibu maxx 04 steering catches in hard left or right turns with shifting and grating sounds. Complain since new with steering shaft replaced (about 40,000) and other work. Numerous complaints about this issue. Car has 90,0000 now and the noise and steering issues have been getting worse. Dealer says about $300 to replace with no guarantee that it will fix the problem. I feel it is a safety issue and am afraid to drive the car.
While driving, heard warning signal, saw warning light (wrench i think), then digital read on radio said "power steering." tried to change lanes to exit freeway, steering wheel very difficult to move.realized i had no power steering.very dangerous situation.this all happened very quickly.
As i was coming up a hill to a stop light . Steering was lost . Since i do not drive this car often , i did not know this happened before .my wife said she stops the car and restarts the problem goes away .. Not a good situation as one drives . Wondering if there is a recall on this problem .
2004 malibu maxx has lost power steering.weeks prior the steering to the left is loose and steering to the right is tight. Mechanic cannot find an issue.found over 40 complaints in online car blogs of the same issue.several had replaced steering column only to find the issue occurred again.
I purchased my vehicle brand new in august 2004.the power steering went while i was turning on to a street in i believe december 2004.it was taken to the dealership and the steering column was supposedly replaced.a couple of months later, the same thing happened again.when i took the car to the dealership again,i questioned why it was not recalled at the time, since this was the second time it happened.i was advised that it was a bad batch of steering boots and there were not enough problems to replace them.again, the steering column was supposedly replaced.all seemed to be fine until i believe december 2010.the steering went again.i contacted the dealership and gm to see what could be done.i was advised that my problem had been taken care of in 2004/2005 and there was nothing they could do.i took the car to a local mechanic who had to replace everything once again.this time it cost me over $1500.
In a turn at higher speeds, the steering wheel becomes stiff, hard to turn, and the bell alarm goes off.
Electronic steering failure on recal replacement part, in 2014 replaced under recall steering column and module. 3 years later failed again. Replacement parts appear defective not to fix the problem. Replaced at dealership indicated recal replaced once, now is owners responsibilty to replace defective parts.
Steering unit went on 2004 chevy malibu max while driving 65 mph on thruway and gm refuses to do anything about it.
While traveling on route 128 in wellesley, ma at a steady unacceleration speed of 65 mph, i experienced a near total loss of steering control, accompanied by an annunciator light on the odometer display, a repeating bell sound, and a "power steering" message displayed on the radio. With great effort i was able to control the vehicle. It is my opinion that had my girl friend or an elderly person been driving that the outcome could have been a fatal one. Using significant strength i was able to steer to a safe area. I reviewed the owner's manual which advised going to the dealer. After about 12 minutes, i started the vehicle and everything appeared normal. I then drove to the dealer (banks chevrolet in concord, nh) from whom i purchased the vehicle and recounted the experience to them. They were very responsive and assigned a technician to obtain the (obd-ii) error codes, if any had been recorded. The readout obtained was code 545, which they researched and, although it did pertain to the power steering, it referred to an "intermittent" loss of power steering assist, not a full and continuous loss. Since it was nearing closing time, an appointment was made for the following thursday, 3/4/10. On that date, the banks technician (jim wathen) researched the issue further and made some electrical adjustments. The vehicle has performed normally since.i am reporting this heart-stopping event because i believe that a vehicle should have a fail-safe steering system. I hold an airline transport pilot certificate and a lot of our training, both in airplanes and helicopters, is dedicated to the proper response to a total failure in the hydraulic system. This event required more strength than any i have experienced in aviation and decidedly could have been fatal, especially if the road conditions were slippery or the roadway itself twisty (as in the mountains). A hard turn to either the left of the right just could not have been made.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated while making a u-turn the steering wheel seized. The problem recurred while pulling out of a parking lot. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the torque input sensor was defective. The steering column was replaced and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000. An
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. During the failure, the power steering sensor and service vehicle sensor illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 76,531.
Steering out of whack. I have had my control arm on both sides changed along with axles and a alignment. No luck its still all over road. I drive from sylvester ga to tifton ga everyday. It does the same thing everytime. Also i have had my lights replaced 3 times in the last year. Why arent the lasting. Gas cap keeps reading error. Whole car. I can let someone drive it to see what i am saying.
(1) grinding noise from front of car when turning wheel (2) having to take 1 hour off of work to have it looked at by a dealer fear of it not being safe to drive. (3) the front steering component needs replaced. It will take at least a week to get the part in.(1) rear defrost does not work(2) not able to see out of the back window in the morning. (3) will be looked at when car is in for steering unit to be replaced. (1) weak start up(2) embarrassing when owning a new car with only 1600 miles on it.(3) will be looked at with other problems.
Drls bulbs on headlights run too hot causing the bulb to burn out constantly and causing assembly to and melt. I have to drive with my headlights on at all times, or my turning signals will not work. I've already had to replace headlight assembly twice.
Electrical system:wiringexterior lighting:brake lightselectronic stability controlservice brakes hydraulic:switches:brake lightsteering:electric power assist systemthe brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pusheddisablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control panic braking assist features.turning signals & break lights not responsive.sudden loss of electric power steering assist that happens at anytime while driving.pictures attached pushing breaks & using turning signals no response.car power steering also shuts down in the middle of driving.contacted dealer will not provide help. Problem has happened for the last 16 months. Almost crashed 5 times.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated while driving in various weather conditions, speed and with out warning his vehicle lost all power steering. When the vehicle was restarted the vehicle resumed normal function until the failure recurred. The dealer was notified and stated that the steering column needed to be replaced at the contacts expense. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage 46,000 miles.
My car is in my husbands name but the problems with car started with recalls. I never received a steering column recall until my car was already over 150,000 mls. When taken to the garage they fixed one recall and conveniently 2 more repairs that didn't exist needed fixed they then told me the steering column was bad and needed replaced. I said i didn't have money to fix and they said they repaired it as good as they could power steering problem could happen again but may never. So on june 26th i headed to childrens hospital to be with my son when he was put under anesthesia for an mri(he has down syndrome). Car was acting up not turning right but i made it there. I sent kids with their dad the night before because i felt it wasn't driving right. On the way home i was driving north on highway 28 in the right lane when my car stared going towards the passing lane. I tried turning g the wheel back. It turned but the wheels didn't follow. It continued into passing lane, hit the cement wall. The front left tire climbed the wall. The airbags never deployed because same dealer broke module that controlled airbags, they were to replace it free when part came in but never called. I landed in median between highways. Thank god i didn't hit anyone. Now i have no car. Is there anyone that fights for the little guy anymore?
2004 malibu max power steering fails with no warning! it hasn't happened just once, but many times in the past few months.took car to the dealer, they can only find 1 of the components to do the repair.said it could take up to 3 months to get the part.then the repair is going to cost a total of $1200.00.i have read hundreds complaints about the same thing happening.when are they going to do a recall?how many people have to die first?i don't want to be one of them.when is someone going to do something about this. I see that the nhtsa closed the investigation of the matter in 2004.what's that?open it up again.
Electric power steering (eps) failure...eps would fail (quit working) leaving driver to attempt to steer vehicle without any eps assist...a very difficult task and a critical safety defect that easily leads to loss of control of the vehicle.ea04018_cat
2004 chevy malibu maxx failure of electric power steering while driving.when the car is shut off it resets itself but eventually comes back.
Recall #14116was in on 04/13/15 to have the recall corrected and it was at that time, but now the problem is recurring.when car is in motion any where when you acceleratethe power steering on the car loses electronic assist causing the steering to be excessively hard.
The power steering warning light has been coming on for some time now, but 3 different times the power steering has failed when leaving from being parked. Turning off the car and restarting fixes it but for how long will that continue to work.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the steering wheel made a loud noise. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated that the power steering needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 98,517. The vin was not available.
As my family and i were driving down the road in our new malibu maxx the check engine light came on and the radio stated power steering. I tried to steer the maxx but it had no power steering. I stopped turned the car off and restarted it and it started working. I called the dealer and they said that they were having major trouble with the new malibu's electric assist steering. They replaced the column and motor. That lasted about three months. I was driving down a major interstate early on a sunday morning when the power steering went out again. This time severely jerking the steering wheel to the left pushing me into the left lane of traffic. Had this been my wife on her way to work monday morning in heavy traffic on this interstate there would have been a terrible accident. We are now on the third steering column, now the heating and defrost control unit is bad, leaving us with no heat or defrost. Not to mention the rear seatbelt got stuck and wouldn't move. All but the heating control have been fixed (at dealer now) but where will it stop????my family works for gm and i think i will buy a ford!!!!!!!! gm better stand up and admit there is a problem!ea04018_cat
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx.the contact stated while shifting into any gear there was a sudden loss of power steering with the illumination of the warning indicator. Upon turning the vehicle off and back on it began to operate normally. The failure recurred intermittently and became progressively worse over the years. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and dealer, who both stated that the steering column would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. The vin was unavailable.updated 5/22/14updated 7/06/17
Power steering fault light on yellow wrench light intermittent.steering shake.
I just exited the highway and was turning into a parking lot and heard a loud clunk and the steering failed. The dealership informed me that the steering rack and gears to the steering column needed to be replaced along with the spring and sensor for airbag on the steering column. The steering column would then have to be re-centered and the car realigned.
Loss of power steering assist while driving.this has happened twice.the power steering assist goes away and "power steering" is displayed on the driver information center.
Here the latest on the steering problems on my 2004 maxx lt which is fully loaded:1st visit to service:yellow wrench light on and steering locked up while driving my 2 year old and my wife. 2nd visit to service:earlier replaced steering column, gave me the car back. Problem now was that i couldn't even turn the steering wheel left only right.3rd visit to service:when i accelerate the steering wheel turns left as far as about 10 o'clock on clock for example. I test it out without holding the wheel just to see what happens and i tested it out on 10 different streets where all of them are flat.what would you in my case? would you ask for an exchange or would you allow them to fix it for a 3rd time and risk possible more problems?it has 6,900 miles on it and in perfect shape.ea04018_cat
Power steering went out whiledriving. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer on 5 occasions, but dealer was unable to resolve the problem.the service engine soon light illuminated. *tc
Since 1/2012, intermittent malfunction of power steering and engine operation at highway/street speedsoccurs. Vehicle since has been inspected for incidents by certified dealers/auto repair shops. Problem continues forcing the driver to veer off the road without steering and/or power, putting the driver and anyone in the path at risk of injury/death. My research due to the most current incident led me to information released from the national highway traffic safety administration dated april 1, 2014 stating that 1,340,447 cars affected with this problem. Nhtsa campaign # 14v153000, gm recall #:n140115. Gm knew this information.on 4/23/14 i submitted a complaint to the nhtsa, and gm. 2 gm employees denied the recall/services, yet eventually admitted that they knew about the recall which would be made public 4/28/14, yet notices to vehicle owners will go out after 4/28/14.gm continues the practice of not informing the public.
The power steering locks up for approximately 5 to 10 seconds.it occurs at slow speeds on surface streets, high speeds on theinterstate, going forward and even when i'm in the midst of a turn.the check engine light will flash, the lights flash on and off and the notice bell rings "ding, ding, ding."when it finally stops the, if its summer the ac will stop functioning until i stop and restart the car.it is a very scary 5 to 10 seconds and i'm very fortunate to have not caused an accident as of yet.this has also compromised the ease of the power steering when it has not locked up.parking is very difficult as the turning radius and not good and its just difficult to maneuver the cars steering.
The contact ownsa 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that while reversing from a residential garage, the power steering warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the steering column was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was previously repaired under a manufacturer's recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 69,500 and the current mileage was 162,790.
My pregnant wife was driving when the power steering just went out this is the second time and from reading multiple complaints and they do nothing to solve it.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated the power steering would intermittently fail when driving at 60 mph or less. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where he was informed the power steering motor would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 83,000 and the current mileage was 93,000.
On january 13, 2010, the warning, with little wrench lit, "power steering" came on the dash of my 2004 chevy malibu maxx. I am concerned that there may be further problems with the steering because just the day before, my son-in-law's 2006 chevy malibu sedan's steering quit while he was driving down the road. Online research shows me that this is a prominent problem with the chevy malibu vehicles for which gm is not issuing a recall or fix. Are they waiting for someone to be seriously injured or to die before acting?
The contact owns a 2004 malibu max. The contact was driving 30 mph when the power steering assist malfunctioned as the steering wheel became tightened. The power steering warning light was illuminated just before the failure and the contact stated that the vehicle became extremely difficult to control. The failure was experienced a minimum of three times and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the power steering sensor failed and would need repairing. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure mileage was 60,000.
I own a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The power steering in the vehicle goes out while the car is in motion. When power steering goes out, i have to stop the vehicle where i am and turn the car off and restart the vehicle to get power steering to come back on. Also the left turn signal light continues to go out. I have replaced the light several times and it continues to blow after a day. The turn signal being out makes it hard for me to turn when at stop signs. Other drivers don't know i am turning and try to drive while i am making a turn.
2004 malibu maxx power steering cuts out while driving. Must put car in park turn it off and restart. Happens in the winter. Found on internet that other people have had the same problem. Happened numerous times last winter.
I bought this car in 2010. The steering problem has been intermittent since the car passed 33k. I haven't had this happen on the road, but usually after i park and turn the car back on. There will be no power steering making it almost impossible to drive. If i shut it off and turn it back on again, the problem isn't there. Quite unnerving. The car also has a clunk sound in the left front under the steering wheel. The warning for power steering is on more than it is off. I wish there was a recall on this. There have been so many complaints on the internet and my mechanic says there should be a recall on this. I haven't had it fixed because i can't afford it.
I turned my car on, and the power steering light came on. Couldn't steer. Turned car off and on, then my steering wheel jerks like crazy for a week. Now driving home from work my steering died completely. Reading about this and i see this is a huge problem for the malibu and malibu maxx. Chevy needs to do a recall!!!
The power steering locks up when driving, gets very tight and cannot turn the wheel.
My malibu maxx 2004 was bought new. It has the power steering issue ever since it was new. Underacceleration on highways (e.g. Driving uphill in mountains etc. ) when steering left around a curve, the power steering locks up and jerks, and dash lights flash for a few seconds. This has happened ever since it was new. The issue can't be reproduced by dealership and auto repair stores. Gm has a recall in 2014 regarding power steering but the problem is not fixed, the issue is life threatening!!
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering malfunctioned making the steering wheel very difficult to turn. The contact indicated that the lost power steering warning message display on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no solution was offered. The contact indicated that he received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number 14v153000 (steering). The dealer and manufacturer were contacted on several occasions the contact the was informed that the parts were not available and no estimated availability date could be provided. The failure mileage was 250,000.
Started my car after work and my power steering was suddenly gone after working fine for 2 days (just bought the car). I took it to my mechanic and he did a trouble code search. The computer kept displaying torque sensor error. Took it to gm and found out that they will not cover the cost to replace it because i have a v6, not a v4 engine. Apparently gm extended the warranty on the v4 steering columns, but not the v6. Drove back home and let the car sit for about 4 hours. Went and started it up and the power steering was back. Turned the car back off and it overnight. Started again this morning and the power steering is gone again! very unhappy since i just bought the car!
Recently urchased da 04 chec malibu.three weeks ago the power steeringailed...with no steering whatsoever!.car was towed to dealer. Dealer"fixed"problem and stated that no one has experienced this before. Not true according to this web site. The vehicle should be recalled before someone getskilled. Ea04018_cat
Loss of power steering. Was leaving a parking lot and pulling out onto street when power steering stopped working. Steering wheel then abruptly felt seized for a moment causing me to go straight into opposite lane. Then was able to regain control however steering with great difficulty to nearest dealer. When at dealer asked about recall or bulletin. Dealer said there was none, however they offered a fifty /fifty split to repair. Strange if they didn't think it was a defect. Refused service and contacted manufacture, they said my vehicle didn't qualify for "special recall" .my car was an 04 "special recall" is for 05, i asked for an exception stating that it is the same part, they refused. One month later my car is totaled and it no longer has power steering.
2004 chevrolet malibu steering:electric power suddenly lost all electric power steering assistance without warning making the vehicle difficult to steer. There is no allege to this issue it happens without warning. This is unacceptable.does someone have to die before this is addressed? i am hoping it is not my daughter.
Power steering failure with car. Steering wheel would not move. Almost causing an accident.
I own a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx vin [xxx].every time i accelerate during a turn, the steering wheel locks, making it near impossible to turn the wheel.the lock stops when i let up on the gas.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I was driving down the road when the power steering went totally out. I heard a chime, saw the wrench light up on the dash and a power steering message appeared on the message panel. I noticed the steering was much more difficult and then went out all together. I turned the car off and back on again and the problem was temporarily resolved only to reappear later again. I know that the 2005 was recalled for the same issue and think this one needs to be also. It is not safe at all to drive.
I have a 2004 malibu maxx and i was driving on the freeway and lost my power steering in the vehicle while exiting on a ramp that turned 360 degrees... I suddenly had to fight with all my might to keep the car on the road and nearly crashed. I've been researching this issue and it is a highly known issue on the internet. If i turn off the car and restart it moments later it will work for a while then fail again unexpectedly... Dangerous!!! very dangerous!i'm in the process of contacting a gm service department for a fix... But please help the tens of thousands of drivers on the road who are unsuspecting of this known issue.
Power steering simply went out and at such a slow speed, it was very difficult to maneuver car...all the bells and whistles did go off, a second or two before it failed.not sure what would happen if i was on the highway - not sure i want to find out.turned off the car, then back on and steering returned to normal.went to chevy dealer and was told it is out of warranty and they will not cover the cost of repair, and wants an additional $100 just to tell me what is wrong....not sure why there is no recall on this critical element of the car.it seems gm and the nhtsa are playing "russian roulette" with our lives....
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving 20 mph, the power steering failed. After turning the engine off and then on, the steering had independently reset. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure nor was the vehicle inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was 44,765.updated 10/14/11 updated 10/28/11
Getting "power steering error" intermittently since last one year. The error message goes away at restart, but comes back again later. This is serious matter as it could mean loss of power to the steering and may result in a crash.please investigate it and have it recalled before some one gets killed.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx.while driving various speeds, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver.the contact attempted to have the vehicle repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering), but the parts were unavailable.the contact felt that since the failure occurred in march of 2014 that a remedy should have been provided before june of 2014.the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage 44,000. The vin was not available.
Steering column failure, lack of control over vehicle.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the steering wheel became hard to turn as the power steering warning light illuminated and the power steering warning alarm chimed. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 37,000.
I was driving slowly in a parking lot and the power steering failed completely. The check engine light also came on. It was very dificult to naigate in the parking lot at such low speeds. When i left the parking lot and accelerated, i was able to manage steering with some force. After turning off the vehicle and restarting, the power steering worked fine and the check engine light went off. I was concerned for my safety and worried i would have an accident due to difficulty steering.
I have a 2004 malibu max. I have had problems with the steering column for the past 1 1/2 years. The rack and pinion and steering column was replaced last year after the power steering kept going out. A year later and the rack and pinion as been replaced again! the steering column is going to have to be replaced again as well! the power steering goes keeps going out, but if i turn the car off and back on it corrects the problem temporarily. There is no warning before it goes out. The 2005 has a recall out on it but not the 2004 and it is the same problem!
After backing out of a parking space, drove forward a few feet, turned right at a stop sign and proceeded forward when the car's warning chimes sounded, the "power steering" came up on the dic, the service vehicle light came on and all power steering was lost. It was late at night so i continued driving home which was about 2 miles away but it was very difficult to make turns. Have not tried to drive car due to difficulty and since it is sunday was not able to get assistance from mechanics or dealer. Have been reading online and seems to be a common and dangerous problem. No recalls or notices received by dealer. This car was bought new and maintained.
Approx. On 11-06-2011 while pulling into a parking stall the power steering went out.11-17-2011 while driving at 30 mph the power steering went out.11-23-2011 while driving at highway speeds the power steering went out.all three times i was able toget the power steering back after parking and turning off the engine.
I have had an ongoing complaint about a clunking noise in the steering wheel of my 2004 malibu maxx.almost as soon as i got the vehicle i felta faint vibration in the steering wheel and have taken it to chevrolet on numerous occasions each time they claim they could not duplicate the problem.this knocking happens everytime i turn the steering wheel and it is getting louder and louder.now that it is out of warranty gm is telling me to once again go and have it diagnosed, which cost about $90 and they do not guarantee to fix it at no cost.i talked to a csr and she does not admit or admit to knowing about this problem.i referred to campaign # 04050a 12/2004 posted on your website.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving 5 mph, the power steering locked up suddenly. The engine was turned off, restarted and the steering reset itself. The contact planned to have the vehicle inspected by an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 65,000.
Power steering keeps failing while driving. I have read many complaints on this issue. The car has 105,552 miles. My mechanic has talked to chevy mechanics and they say you can fix the sensor motor and steering column but cant guarantee that will fix the problem. How is it gm can get away without doing a recall on this problem if its unsafe? the chevy dealer told my mechanic the best thing i can do is trade it in. I am almost done paying for the car and don't want to purchase a new car. I want this one fixed and not be scared that i'm gonna get killed in it or kill someone else!
Power steering column is about to fail for the third time. First time at 45,000 miles, second time at 83,000, now at 169,000.
Driving through a residential district the check power steering message flashed on the dashboard and then the power steering just stopped functioning. Car was very hard to maneuver and steer. Once restarted, power steering resumed. Since that incident, the power steering failed once again while car was in park on 6/20/2011. Then once car was restarted the power steering reset itself. Very very dangerous!!!
When the vehicle was started with the remote control dashboard components failed to function when the key was turned in the ignition.the vehicle was taken to the dealership the following day a diagnostic test was performed, but no failure codes were found. The failure recurred 4 months later while turning into a parking space.also, the steering column locked up.when this occurred, the instrument panel read steering column assistance needed.the consumer then turned the vehicle off, then back on.the vehicle started, but the steering wheel wouldn't move.the steering wheel unlocked when the vehicle was restarted 20 minutes later.the vehicle was taken back to the dealership the following day.the service person indicated that there was a technical servicebulletin on this issue, and ordered a new steering column to be installed.the consumer was instructed not to drive the vehicle out of town, in addition, while driving at 1379 miles, the consumer smelled a strong fuel odor.this occurred because the fuel line clip came off, and fuel was leaking.the dealership reinstalled the fuel clip because it wasn't properly installed at factory. Ea04018_cat *sc
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx.shortly after starting the vehicle in the morning, the contact placed the gear into reverse.while driving 5 mph, she turned the steering wheel and it suddenly became locked.immediately after, the power steering and check engine indicators illuminated on the instrument panel.through online research, the contact found an investigation for the same issue (nhtsa action number ea04018 (steering:electric power assist system)).she has not yet taken the vehicle to the dealer, but believes that this investigation should have issued a recall.the current and failure mileages were 30,000.
I have been having power steering problems with my 2004 chevy malibu for several years.it feels like the steering goes completely out while driving on freeway or other roads and find this to be a safety issue.i originally had dealership check steering and was told it was fine and there was no recall, but i have read where several others are experiencing the same problem.in the last few months, the problem has gotten worse for my daughter, who now drives the car. The power steering light has been coming on and goes off when you park or restart the car.she recently lost all power steering and had difficulty steering the vehicle off the road.today, we took the malibu to the gm dealership where we purchased it, and ouch!...was told the repairs total $900 plus tax. Dealership will need to replace steering column as motor has gone bad and also need to replace the intermediate shaft that connects to the column since it is binding up.i don't know whether to get a second opinion and wonder if we can wait to have the shaft replaced?should i also contact gm to see if they will reimburse for parts?
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. While turning the steering wheel in either direction, a popping noise was present and the steering ability seized. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the steering shaft pulled out of the rack. The air bag warning indicator illuminated after the failure. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. Elm chevrolet (301 e. Church st, elmira, ny) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 157,000.
My power steering on my 2004 malibu maxx locks up at random times, throws the car to the left, i was getting the battery light and a ding when this would happen.i had the serpentine belt changed in march 2011 then the tensioner in june 2011.i was told that this would cure the problem, as these components are linked to the alternator and the power steering pump/motor.this problem is still happening, however now, i do not get the battery light, just a ding when the steering locks and the car veers to the left.
While crossing intersection, power steering gave out.created potential head on collision with on-coming traffic.steering vehicle was very difficult.
I was driving in traffic when suddenly without warning a warning cam across the message screen saying power steering and the service light turned on. I had lost all power steering. I was able to manually force the vehicle over to the side. I turned off the car and restarted it. When i restarted the vehicle the warnings disappeared and power staring working fine until about 5-10 minutes later, about less than a 1/4 mile traveled power steering went out again. I contacted my dealers service department and the service person there new instantly what it was and he said that the steering column had to be replaced.
Complete loss of power steering, while driveing at freeway speeds (65 mph).pe04031_cat
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated while reversing from a parking space, the power steering warning indicator flashed on the instrument panel and the power steering assist immediately failed. The contact was unable to engage the brakes on time and as a result, crashed into a parked vehicle. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). However, the parts were not available for repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 220,000.
While driving my power steering went out. It felt like wet cement in the steering column. I have driven a car with out power steering before this was much harder. I pulled over opened the hood to see if anything was loose. Could not find anything. Once i restarted the car it was fine. 30 mins later making a left turn it goes out again, turn car on and off and it works again.
Driving down the road and the steering wheel loses power and locks up, my daughter is 19 years old and i'd like her to see her 20th birthday, please help, this is ridiculous the amount of chevy customers that have had this issue and it is being ignored by gm, this needs to be recalled, asap!!!!!
The contact owned a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving approximately 30 mph, the steering lost power. In an attempt to make a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the front driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The front driver's air bag exploded and struck the driver in the face. The driver sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow yard. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu max. While driving 10 mph, the contact heard a clicking noise and then the power steering malfunctioned. The failure has occurred on three occasions while driving. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by a dealer. The contact isconcerned about the safety risk and the potential that a crash could occur the contact feels the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs. The failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and there was an abnormal noise. On another occasion, while driving 5 mph and making a turn, the steering wheel required excessive force and another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer informed the contact that the parts were not available for the recall repairs for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v224000 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
We have a chevy malibu maxx, we have had numerous problems with the steering on this vehicle. I know the car has electronic steering and this is what i,m worried about. When driving the vehicle on the highway or in town the power steering sometimes goes out and other times it seems like you lose control of the steering all together.the steering also becomes very tight and then very fast it becomes very loose almost causing the driver to loose control.a few days ago on the highway the steering wheel became very loose and began pulling from side to side for many miles, we had to pull over and turn off the vehicle. This did not help the steering problem any.the car would also start pulling from one side to the other on its own. When i would try to correct the steering in the opposite direction it would then pull to the opposite direction almost causing the vehicle to wreck. Even when going at low speeds the vehicles steering is becoming a real problem. It feels like you are about to lose control at any minute. I have read that many others are having the same problem that we are and that worries me very much , because we have two small children who ride in this vehicle often. Is this issue something that chevy is looking into or will it take a couple of accidents or even a death for them to recall this car for repairs. I hope you will take this matter very seriously before something very deadly happens. It is a very dangerous mechanical issue that chevy desperately needs to take a look at.
Driving in rush hour at 75mph, alarm chime came on, display says power steering, and orange light with a wrench. I lost power steering, and couldn't control my vehicle whatsoever. I ran into a ditch, crashed, and smashed the front end in. After doing research, this issue is common with many users of the same vehicle, but chevy never released a recall. They refused any damage costs citing my high mileage as an excuse to not pay for it.
2004 chevy malibu maxx 60000 miles- power steering failure while driving. Dealer had replaced the steering column twice already as well as the steering rack twice. Car is now out of warranty and steering froze up again and almost caused major accident. Dealer says its $700 to repair.
I was driving on the highway and an engine light came on and it said power steering across my radio.i thought that meant i need power steering fluid but after doing google searches, i find that means i lost my power steering control.luckily, i was going straight and at a high speed so i didn't lose control based upon what i read.however, i have two little girls and will sue in a heartbeat if anything happens to them as a result of this issue.especially, since this is a known issue since 2004.why the heck haven't you forced chevy to recall these vehicles.i don't care that in most cases steering is not affected and that it can be reset by turning the car off and on.i have read about so many incidents of near crashes and some injuries.this is ridiculous and needs to be fixed before someone dies.
Turning left at a major intersection the power steering went dead.the orange service indicator came on, and power steering came on the center display. I was able to glide into a gas station parking lot.the service dept said the whole steering column would need to be replaced but i needed to have that done at a dealer.i had the car towed to the dealer who then found the car to be operational.there were error codes in the system but they are so far unable to recreate the problem.they will try again tomorrow but if they can't recreate it i am supposed to come pick up the car and drive it as normal.this is very serious as had it could have resulted in a bad accident had i not been going very slowly at the time.
I was driving on highway at 35mph and i changed lanes. Upon steering to the right, the steering wheel locked up completely and a noise like the ding an open door makes sounded twice. I was able to make it to the side of the road. I turned off the car while i tried to catch my breath from being frightened. When i restarted the car everything was fine. I decided to drive through the parking lot making turns to see if it would happen again and it didn't. I am just very lucky that traffic was light today and i wasn't hit!
Power steering keeps going off, for no apparent reason, this should be a recall there are too many complaints about the same issue happening the same way, and at times when driving happy no one has had to loose their life due to a faulty system defect.
I have a chevy malibu maxx. I was driving yesterday and the power steering completely broke without warning. It was extremely hard to turn the wheel at all. The power steering message came onthe console. I stopped the car and waited a while and tried it again. Right when i started the car, i had power steering, but within 60 seconds, it locked up again and the light came on. Very dangerous situation. It is at a car place now to get fixed.
Steering wheel has numerous problems. Had a knocking noise since i brought 3 years ago. Steering wheel tightens up and very hard to turn and tightens more while trying to make turns at slow speeds . Now happening some times when i put into reverse. Been trying to teach my son how to drive and wheel to tight for him to practice turns. A few weeks ago he almost ran into a bush when pulling out from a stop sign because the steering wheel wouldn't turn. Had him put the car in park in the middle of the street while on coming cars had to stop and wait for us to switch drivers. Getting worse/tighter over time. If the wheel is slightly turned and i put in drive the car jumps ahead with no control over the steering. Already took in for recall's for power steering so when i called was told all my recalls had been doneand expired. Last few days the wheel is shaking the closer i drive to 55 mph. Clearly the steering has issues that seems to be a continuous problem and gm not willing to make right. A driving hazard!
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx.the contact stated that the vehicle veers to the right due to steering failure, the interior lights illuminate and dim at random, and the starter on the vehicle was malfunctioning.the failures generally occur while driving 35 mph.the main failure, however, is that the vehicle fails to start occasionally.when she starts the vehicle, it sounds as if it is attempting to engage, but never does.the vehicle also makes a cranking sound.the vehicle has been to the dealer approximately 8-10 times.the dealer will make a repair, but the failures always continue.the vin and engine size were unknown.the current mileage was 39,900 and failure mileage was 33,000.
While driving on rough roads or breaking noises rattles an severe shake in steering coming from steering column an an steering binding when first starting car hard to turn wheels strange noises when applying breaks
While driving down the street approaching the corner preparing to stop lost the ability to steer the wheel, could not continue to drive had to stop the car. On saturday may 17,2014 while doing 65 miles on the highway a car lit up on the left corner of the dash and the power steering words appear. I immediately pulled off the highway in fear. Several times while backing out or pulling out of a space the steering wheel tightens. Every month i'm constantly changing light bulbs and the fuses for the interior and the exterior of the car.updated 12/9/2014
I own a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving on the nj garden state parkway, i heard an audible alarm and at the same time noticed a "power steering" read-out on theon the dic display. All this time i am feeling the tightness in the steering and realizing that i have lost the power steering on the vehicle. Since then i have found that this loss is intermittent - it comes and goes with no prediction of when or where. I have also noticed that prior to the actually loss of ps, it seems that the system is losing control, i.e. Trying to synchronize/stabilize before it fails. I have reported this to gm, who in term have suggested that i take it to the dealer for evaluation. When the problem occurs, it can be very scary.
Power steering failed while car was being driven.dealership said steering column has to be replaced.the steering column was replaced at 14,000 miles because of a service bulletin.the car has less than 56,000 miles on it and repair cost is in excess of $550.major safety issue which has already been investigated.apparently gm has not found a reliable solution to the problem. This is a major safety issue and there should be a total recall of the 2004 malibu maxx.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) and the vehicle was repaired. Less than a month later, the torque sensor assembly and the eps unit failed. After having the vehicle repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes), the vehicle began to feel as though the brakes were grabbing. The contact stated that it was difficult to accelerate from a complete stop and the brakes were smoking. The vehicle had not been back to the dealer. The contact felt that both recall repairs failed. The failure mileage was 45,500.
While driving, the power steeringfailed.the warning light illuminated, letting the consumer know that the power steering failed which made it very hard to steer.the vehicle was taken to the dealership for repair.this was the first time it has happened. Ea04018_cat the steering column had been replaced and there had been no recurrence. *sc
Going 20 mph out of a tunnel....while turning right (wrenchsignal came on) i stopped at the traffic light. When i went to proceed the steering wheel would not steer.i was able to struggle with the wheel to drive until i could pull into a parking space.what a frightening experience.i waited 1/2 hour turned the car on and the steeringwas normal.i went on line and found that on march 31, 2014 there was a recall for my car and it's problem was with the power steering.when can i expect gm to starts sending out the parts that they are out of at this time to my car dealer service center? it is unfair that because gm is out of the parts i am unable to drive my car for fear i would be in a crash and be killed or someone else injured or killed.
Pwr steering failed upon vehicle start-up.turned off car and restarted and pwr steering worked ok.was told by mechanic that there have been many problems with pwr steering failures on malibu's and that it is a significant safety issue that has cause numerous accidents.i had to pay $600 to repair (replace steering column and box) since gm would not cover it.(this is the 2nd time the steering column was replaced---the 1st time was covered by warranty.)
Power steering fails while driving.can ot steer the vehilclevery very hard, older people would not be able to steer..stop and shut the engine off and restart light goes out and steering works fine until next time.ea04018_cat
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact was driving at approximately 35 mph when the power steering failed. The power steering warning light was illuminated as the vehicle independently veered off to the right. The contact was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and drove up a sidewalk, barely missing a mailbox. The contact shut off the vehicle and when restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was not yet taken to the dealer for a diagnostic of the failure. The failure and current mileages were approximately 110,000.
My 2004 chevy malibu maxx is showing the power steering needs fixed. I took it to a dealer and they said that i need to replace it right away. I am getting fixed now so that i do not have any more problems with the power steering.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering assist failed. The contact had to use excessive force to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was shut down and restarted but that was only a temporary remedy. The contact also mentioned that the failure was experienced several times.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the steering column and interior module need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 88,700 and the current mileage was 92,400.
Electric power steering suddenly fails resulting in loss of power steering assistance.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact was driving 35 mph when the power steering failed. The steering wheel became firm and the vehicle was uncontrollable. The engine was shut off and when restarted, the power steering was reset and the vehicle resumed normal operation. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted in regards to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 03/24/11*ljupdated 04/07/11*lj
Power steering went out while idling at drive thru window of fast food(first incident). 2 more after that while idling. The message center said power steering and chimed every incident. Is there a recall for this?
I own a 2004 malibu maxx,imy power steering goes out constantly,while driving at a speed of 30 mph or 60 mph.i recently was on the highway with my children and it went out while i was making a turn and i almost went off the road .scared me and my kids to death....something has to be done about this....i have read too many stories about the same problems with various people..does someone have to loose their life to get a recall on this or what!!!!!!!!
Failure of electronic power steering.luckily happened at low speed and no traffic.internet shows this be a problem with other malibu owners.gm has recalled other vehicles with same problems, but no recall by nhtsa, only investigations.loss of steering is one thing that should not be acceptable.
I was driving my car to work when the power steering went out. It was extremely hard to turn the vehicle. I was driving the car at approximately 70 mph on the interstate when this occurred. There was a sudden loss of power. The wrench light came on after the power steering went out. There was no warning before the power steering went out. Luckily, i was not in a curve and was on the interstate going straight. Due to the inability to easily turn the vehicle, getting off the interstate ramp safely was close to impossible. This makes the second time this has happened to me. The first time was in 2009. The same thing happened. I was driving to work when the power steering went out. I had a new steering column put in on 7/14/2009 (at 69,000 miles and out of my own pocket). It was pre-owned when i bought it, so i have no idea how many times this has been replaced since 2004, but i am guessing this is why it was traded in.
While driving on an icy roadway on a downhill left cruve i felt the steering unexpectedly stiffen up as if the car had stalled. By the time i applied enough pressure to compensate the car started to veer to the left, and would not recover. It crashed and rolled over. Also, the air bags did not deploy until we were hanging upside down, even though the car hit hard in the front. Also only the two front air bags deployed not the side or curtain bags. The car was a total loss.
While stopped at a traffic signal, the car made a clicking noise. A yellow light/wrench appeared and the display showed power steering. All power steering was gone. After arriving home i turned the vehicle off. Awhile later i started the car and the power steering was working and all indicators were gone. I'm concerned that this could happen while i'm moving.
I started the car, put the car in drive and accelerated.when i went to turn the wheel, a light appeared on the dash (looks like a wrench) and on the radio display said power steering.i lost all power steering.this has now happened multiple times in the last month.i pulled out on to another road and while in the process of turning, i lost my power steering.i had to pull over into a parking lot, which was very difficult to do since i did not have power steering.turned the car off and restarted the car.the light went away and my power steering came back.the car is very unsafe because the failure happens while driving.my husband called chevy dealer and they stated that this car is not covered under the service recall notice!!
We own an 04 malibu maxx, at 50000 miles app the power steering went out. It stopped working on the highway .if you turn the car off and re start power steering returns. This is happening to more than people according to internet car forums, so why no recall?
Starting soon after purchase, several times since (approx 3-15 times a week depending on season). Power steering shuts off randomly. If done while turning, it will require extra force and concentration to keep on course. Most times issue cannot be reset for full duration of travel (15 min - 3hrs), this is done by shutting off vehicle, after stopping on side of road, and restarting. Usually occurs when warm, either from sunny day for first start or winter once heater is warm. Many close calls!
Most recent incident was sunday march 21. Noticed the steering problem for the first time about 2 weeks ago, but the double click sound has been going on for about 5 months. While turning left from a stop light the steering stopped working. I started from a stop, accelerated thru the intersection turning left. About halfway thru the turn my steering wheel tried to go back straight. It nearly jerked the wheel out of my hands. I took my foot off the gas and a second later the steering came back. I have since been able to reproduce the effect several times. I also noticed that it is accompanied by a double "click" sound coming from somewhere under the steering column, and is usually accompanied by a bing bing and either/or the battery light and the car with a wrench light. This also occurs when accelerating up hill on the freeway. *dt
Lost power steering every time engine goes over 2500 rpms and up.steering wheel will lock up and then you have no control, to make turns or to merge onto the freeway.due to this failure of steering i have had several close calls of being involved in a crash.
The above date is approximate because i have had problem with this since i bought the car in 2004.i called the dealership, gm corporate, and nhtsa for years.i always got the same response, "cannot duplicate the problem". Gm owes me money for all the aggravation and money for paying service dept. For nothing.my car lost steering on the highway while trying to pass an 18 wheeler, this meant i was in the left lane.by the grace of god, i'm still here!! i still have my car, but i have not received a recall letter!
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact received recall notices for nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). The dealer stated that the parts were not available for repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering became hard to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic, which located the failure at the steering column. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure and current mileage was 86,200.
A slight pull to the right on the steering wheel causes the power steering to pull back to the left in a random pattern.it clearly happens at a stop if you pull slightly to the right on the wheel.you can feel the steering fight you randomly (multiple pulls within a few seconds) when driving at speed on a road that has a crown to the left.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the driver was driving 40 mph when the steering wheel seized. The power steering light and check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. The driver stopped and shut off the vehicle. The steering wheel functioned as normal upon restart. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 160,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving approximately 60 mph, the steering ability seized and all the warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road as the power steering warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and then to mccurley chevrolet (1325 n autoplex way, pasco, wa 99301) where it was determined that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
July 18 - driving to work, heard and felt a clunk. On the radio display power steering was now displayed and the mechanics symbol illuminated on the dashboard. July 28- mccluskey is unable to duplicate trouble with car, they do not have parts anyway.aug. 6 -vm car is ready. When we arrived told us there is a problem, they have used non-approved gm parts, they need to take those parts out and put in approved gm parts to be paid. Rear quarter of the car was damaged. Aug.14 - passenger side lower front bumper is now damaged aug. 21 - picked up malibu from the body shop, realize seat is broken call the body shop back within 5 min. Of leaving the lot, i went around a corner and i am thrown into the door. In oct. Received the recall letter again, dealerships now have parts, take your vehicle in and have the repair completed. If this was done in august why did i just receive a letter? nov. 27, while my husband was driving the car the power steering would not work again, making a turn at slow speed the car would not respond and acted as if he had his foot on the brake and the accelerator at the same time, as if he was power braking, the car would not move, the car was not drivable, completely unsafe.dec. 3 borcherding buick calls me and tells me the recalls are not the issue and cannot be completed until the steering column issue is fixed.the car had 57635 miles on july 18th the day the car was towed to mccluskey chevrolet, on august 22nd the morning after i picked up the car from mccluskey chevrolet the car has 58135. The car became un-drivable with 60890 miles.i have a receipt the power steering was replaced in 2005 under a recall/warranty and then again the power steering was repaired in 2009 with gm paying half we paid half due to the low miles on the vehicle.
I've had my car for five years and the power steering has went out and replace 4 times!! i am a mother with three kids driving is very difficult i cannot afford to pay to replace the same part over and over there needs to be a recall on this steering problem there are to many complaints for is not to be an issue!
I have a 2004 chevrolet- malibu maxx lt. The power steering kept on going out with out warning. First time it did it, it almost caused an accident. I pulled over. I shut off the car and turned it back on. I was thinking maybe it was just a one time problem. It didn't happen again for 2 weeks. Then the second time happened. It was without warning as well. So, i did the same as before shut it down and restarted it. It worked for a minute. Right when i was getting ready to drive it did it again. So, shut it off then turned it on. It happened about 5 times in one day. So, i took it to a drive train place since i was told that my power steering was in my transmission. They said that it was my power steering and told me how its not like it was before. That my power steering was in my steering column. So, it quit doing it for about a month and then all of a sudden i couldn't even get it reset when i was shutting it off and back on. So, i took it to a place i always go and they looked at it and knew the exact problem. I spent $643.65 getting it fixed. They told me to look online and see if there are other complaints. Here are a few sites http://www.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/malibu/2004/steering/power_steering_going_out_intermittently.shtml , http://carblog.classifieds1000.com/recall_issues/20090114-133923-power_steering_problems_on_chevy_malibu_seeking_recall , http://www.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/malibu/2004/investigations.shtml there are so many complaints about this problem that it needs to be corrected before it takes someones life.
I have a 2004 chevy malibu maxx that i bought in may, 2006.about a year ago, while driving, the power steering went out.i searched for recalls and called a chevrolet dealer.in my research i have found that i am not the only one with this problem.not long after this, gm recalled the chevy cobalt and some pontiac models for the same thing.everything that i have read says that you can still steer at the speed consistent with being on the interstate.my problem is, i live and work in a small town.it has now done this on me several times and at the slow speeds for a small town, i have trouble steering.two of these times that the power steering went out i was at an intersection.trying to take off and cross the intersection when this happens is very difficult.this is going to cause an accident.i want to know what gm is going to do about this problem.
2004 malibu maxx steering failure.vehicle purchased in september 2009.sporadic difficulty with power steering going out, has increased to a daily occurrence.when accelerating into a turn, must hold onto steering wheel tightly and lean heavily into turn to navigate sufficiently to avoid collision with other vehicles/objects/pedestrians.problem also occurs on highway, changing lanes, and when navigating exit ramp when there is a curve.have had steering wheel cleaned and greased, but problem still exists.the column clicks during the turn if the power steering has failed.i see there has been no recall for this failure, and am looking for recommendation for repair, as my research has found little to remedy.a older senior friend with the same vehicle had difficulty navigating a turn in effingham nh a couple months ago, and went off the road, resulting in total loss of vehicle and fortunately, minimal injury to the driver.
While i was on the interstate this vehicle with a wrench in the middle lit up on my dash board and that's when my wheel locked up i couldn't move the wheel from left to right i had to force it to turn to be able to make turns and get over.
I have a 2004 chevy malibu maxx, on seven times now the power steering goes out (inoperative with a chime and amber light) this has only happened below 15 miles an hour and while in a sharp turn. The car becomes very difficult to turn especially for my wife and impossible for my daughter. Chevy could not find any faults, i had the shop replace the electric motor at a cost of $700.00 and two weeks later it happened again. I now any having the steering column with a sensor replaced for another $600.00. Again chevy refuses to help. They have a service bulletin about this exact scenario but still they refuse. There have been many complaints that i have found on the internet.
1st incidence on highway, 2 yrs. Ago steering tightened up and light with car/wrench came on. It resolved on its own quickly soon after calling on star for assistance.just recently more random incidences of light coming on with no noticeable steering difficulty. Today, while pulling out of driveway, steering frozen, car/wrench light came on, stuck in middle of the street. Turned car off and restarted. Steering loosened up then froze again, could not turn wheel at all, still stuck in the middle of the street. Turned car off and on again. It loosened up again and was able to drive it without further light or stiffness. Planning on visiting the dealership this week for a check up. This should be covered along with the recall for 2005 malibu since it is the power steering issue.
Vehicle was recalled in gm power steering recall . Car still has the same problem after being fixed by dealer . Contacted chevy and they are uncooperative at best .
Driving home from work making a right hand turn the power steering went out completely, service vehicle soon light chimed and came on, power steering failure illuminated on the driver information center. After pulling over into a parking lot with no power steering i turned off car waited a few minutes restarted car and power steering was fine all warning lights had gone off. I have researched this problem and have found that there are numerous complaints regarding this issue with chevrolet malibu's. I just purchased this used car and am very concerned with this safety issue, as this needs to be addressed. Not only am i jeopardizing my safety and well being, but jeopardizing those close to me.
Driving approx 20 miles per hour when turning left at an intersection and the vehicle service light came on, power steering message displayed on the information console and the power steering stopped working.the unexpected loss of power steering caused the vehicle to enter into the shoulder of the road.the power steering system worked after turning the car off and then back on.however the power steering light continued to show on the information panel.the vehicle was taken to the dealership for repair and the steering column was replaced.no further information message concerning the power steering has been seen since the repair.
2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. Electric power steering failure.power steering has failed multiple times, especially under acceleration.vehicle extremely hard to steer. Lights and warning bells go off on dash of vehicle.vehicle was taken to hudiburg chevrolet two times and they said there is nothing they could do to repair problem and did not even look at car. Wanted to charge me just to look at it. Vehicle was still under warranty at the time.
Car had left pulling problem at delivery.seller suggested car have 1000+ miles before attempting alignment.car "repaired" at another in-town dealer under warranty.within 6-8 mos., problem set in again, especially noticeable simply cruising for hours at highway speed.(no "torque steer" or "country crown roads.")after 3 hour drive, complained to selling dealer who replaced sensor (which required new column and reprogramming several microprocessors according to most recent bulletins.)car seemed fine for 1-2 months.again, steering seems not to center accurately, and generally pulls left.tires been rotated, balanced, w/good pressure, etc.since i drive typically left lane with left had (right hand on cell phone or materials) i now suffer "tennis elbow" and have had to favor my left--been wearing splints/elbow braces for 3 weeks. Used gm satisfaction procedure to talk to zone rep.dealer ops mgr calls me and because i alluded to discomfort and mentioned keeping a paper trail for my attorney, the zone rep refuses to speak or act upon the matter "until we have initiatedour legal action!"i just asked them to fix or replace the car, which i use daily for business.now i've been challenged to a legal tussle, and the car isn't right.
2004 chevy maxxpower steering light came on and lost power steering. Was doing approx. 35 mph on a corner at the time. Pulled off road turn off the ignition. Turned ignition back on and steering came back.ea04018_cat
2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. Consumer seeking reimbursement for previous repairs, prior to recall. The consumer stated the steering wheel was noisy, the wheel was loose, the vehicle pulled to the right. An alignment was performed twice, she experienced steering problems during the entire year of 2013. There was a recall on the steering issue, but she continued to experience problems. The intermediate shaft and rack and pinion were replaced.also, the turn signals and shifter cable were replaced.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, there was a complete loss of power steering accompanied by a warning chime. The engine was turned off and restarted. In addition, an unknown fuse was removed from under console and cleaned. The vehicle resumed normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the steering column and module were both replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000. ...updated 11-18-13 updated 11/26/2013
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the vehicle remained on after the key was removed from the ignition, the transmission slipped out of gear, and there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering column. The failures occurred without warning. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 51,000.
The contact's spouse owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx.while driving at various speeds and making a turn, the contact heard a clunking noise coming from the steering column.the vehicle has been to the dealer three times and they replaced the steering column under warranty, the ps gear, and the intermediate steering shaft; however, the clunking noise still persists.the current mileage was 45,523 and failure mileage was 19,557.updated 2/23/09 updated 02/27/09.
The steering locks up between 2000 and 3500 rpms. The tool, steering and battery light keeps flashing when the power steering locks up or before the steering locks up. Chiming sounds go off and a clicking noise from the dash board. I heard many people are having the same issue. It should be a recall because it almost cause me to be in an accident many time. I had to stop driving me car due to the danger.
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.also, my seat heaters were turning on automatically, car constintly pulls to the right, i have to turn the key over for a long time to get the car to fully start up.they couldn't duplicate any of the problems so i am still dealing with all of them.for the whining noise, they said it is a drive belt that needs to be replaced, but it is out of stock.how convienient.
While driving, vehiclelostpower steering. Consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer, and was told that the parts were on back order, and there was no date as to when the parts would be made available.ea04018_cat steering became difficult in the vehicle.*tc
I lost power steering and got a message in the driver information center telling me that there was a problem with the power steering. I was driving on route 1 in new jersey and going about 45-50 mph. I pulled off the road and restarted the car, hoping it was just an electronic glitch. That solved the immediate problem. However, i learned reading the nytimes that this is a common problem with the maxx and in fact there had been a safety recall on the car. I called a local chevy dealer to have it fixed and found there are three outstanding safety recalls on my car. In addition to the power steering problem, there are also problems with the transmission shift cable and the brake lamp. All these recalls were made in april and may of last year after all the bad publicity about covering up defects that resulted in deaths. I have an appointment to take care of all three problems, but this is my larger concern: i don't know why, but i received only one recall notice (not three) and that one notice (which was about the transmission cable) said that the parts weren't available and they would notify me when they were available. I was never notified, but apparently the parts are available and have been for some time.my question for you: what is nhtsa doing to make sure that individual consumers receive accurate information about safety recalls? i was lucky. I was driving on a straight road in an urban area -- and not taking a curve on a mountainside -- when my power steering suddenly stopped working. Why wasn't i told about this problem earlier? why did i have to wait till reading about it in the nytimes? and why didn't i receive a followup letter when the part became available for the transmission cable?thank you.
Power steering goes out intermittently without warning when driving. This has been happening for the last 6 months. Weather conditions/temperature, the car being warmed up/cold makes no difference. Happens when driving on highways, back roads going around corners-road conditions/type of road make no difference. Also there has been a rattling sound like something metal is rattling. The power steering goes out with absolutely no warning and there is no opportunity to make preparations. This is extremely dangerous.
When coming to a stop, i went to make a right hand turn when a signal and a dash light went off and the power steering just went out, no previous warning.i had the car towed and when it was hooked up to have the diagnosis done, the power steering just reset itself. However it was noted that there was a recall for thepower steering and i should take it to a dealer. I was charged $44.99 for that information.i took the car into the dealer near me about a week later which was the very first appointment i could make.there were actually 3 existing recalls (two unrelated) on my car and all three were addressed on march 24. I left believing that my car was now fixed and safe to drive. On april 16th i drove over 30 miles one way from my home with the false sense of security because on april 18, the power steering just went out, again when making a right turn.i took the car back on april 20 and after charging me $59.50, (they were going to charge me $118!!!) i was told the issue was "unrelated to the recall" and was not covered. I did not have it fixed due to the high cost (quote of $889.estimated) and i feel strongly that it is all related! my personal mechanic recommended i report the issue to gm andfeels that gm should fix the power steering issues. The recall issue caused a "trickle down effect" with the whole steering column. He is willing to fix the car but noted that if he does i would have no recourse with gm and that i should try getting it covered before he does anything to the car. Now, not only is it extremely difficult to drive, it is unsafe. Not driving the car as it can cause a major accident where either myself or someone else could be injured or killed and cause extensive property damage.i don't have the funds to fix it, a car to get to work and i ammaking payments and paying insurance on a car that is not safe to drive.
The power steering went out last year and i had the steering column replace (that's what they said was wrong) now here it is 14 months later and it's out again. I am afraid to drive it even to the shop. It has to be some kind of defective part by chevy based on the massive number of complaints i see on the web about this. I should not have to shell out money to have this fixed again. This is a dangerous problem and should be addressed by the factory!
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact was driving approximately 15 mph and completing a turn when the power steering assist suddenly malfunctioned, making the steering wheel extremely difficult to maneuver. The contact indicated that the power steering failure sensor was also illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 101,000.
I've received 3 letters in the last approx. 8 months. First was recalling power steering, then one for brakes,and then transmission. As soon as car was paid off i literally had to buy another trany twice in two years . The last letter said i can definitely crash because of this recall problem specially said i would it is in the letter. I couldn't believe my eyes. Every letter said sorry parts aren't available we will notify you. Never has contacted me and it has been half a year. I'mdriving a very unsafe vehicle written by chevrolet company. Please advise me soon. Also there was no trany listed above so we put other. And there wasn't any accidents however going off ramp at 30 mph i spun in 3 circles another time driving slow in town around a easy turn it just spun for no reason. Please help its only transportation[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2004 chevy malibu maxx has major front end problem. Hard to steer, always pulling hard to the right, seems like power steering is not working at times, clunking noise when stationary and turning wheels and when moving going over bumps. At 33k miles have been told the rack and pinion needs to be replaced. Repairs haven't been done yet waiting on other estimates.
When driving, the power steering will jerk side to side and several times has completely failed making the vehicle extremely difficult to steer. The failure caused me to lose control on the interstateslamming me against the door of the vehicle, thankfully i was able to regain control although it was nearly impossible to steer.the driver information console displayed "power steering." after doing some research i saw that there are hundreds if not thousands of people who have experienced the same failure. That is why i decided to file a complaint.
I had just gotten into town and passed my road i needed so i pulled into the next road to turn around and it was extremely hard to turn.i thought i lost my power steering so i turned the car off only to realize it was still running.i started it back up and it seemed to loosen up so i pulled back out on the main road and again could not get the wheel to turn either way at all.if this had happened at a speed higher than 20mph, there would be no way to avoid a wreck. I was stuck on the main road with nowhere to go and was completely blocking traffic in not great road conditions.if this had happened on my way to the destination, i would have had no control and would have went off the road and probable death on the road i was traveling.after reviewing several sites online, this is a common problem with this car.i feel it should be a priority 1 recall.there were a couple of people who wrecked because of it.if this cannot be fixed, we will have no other option than to get rid of the car and warn others of this safety risk.please consider looking into this as i really do like my car but i have a family of 4 to consider and one child that will be getting his license in a few months.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph and attempting to park, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact experienced a loss of power steering without warning. The failure only occurred when attempting to park. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who informed that contact that the steering column needed be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number : 14v153000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 19,000. Dr
I was driving down the road heading to work, and went around a curve and all the sudden the service engine light came on and i completely lost my power steering. I managed to pull over and shut my car off, turn it back on and went on my way. The power steering came back at this point. The next morning, i was driving to work, and was getting ready to make a right turn. As i rounded the corner, i lost my power steering yet again. I once again killed the engine and it came back. Both times, i later drove the car home from work with no incidents. This is very dangerous and could cause serious accidents.
T he contact owns a2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the power steering malfunctioned causing the steering wheel to become very hard to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the steering wheel torque and sensor failed. As a result, the power steering column unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 36,327. The current mileage was 44,258. Updated 08/11/14*ljthe consumer stated the technician found the fault code c0545 (steering wheel torque in the past sensor failure). The steering wheel column unit was replaced. Updated 08/13/2014
The electronic steering assist would fail while driving down the road causing the vehicle to loose steering and have to come to a stop and turn vehicle off to avoid a crash. It is scarey and dangerous. Mine isn't the only malibu maxx that has had this dangerous problem.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated while driving 30 mph the power steering failed. The contact stated that the power steering light illuminated for months prior to it failing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 86,000.
On dec. 3, 2004 i was turning into my place of employment when my steering wheel completely locked up the service soon light was on and my car was dinging.i had to brake quickly or i wouldnt have gone right into the corner of a church.i quickly restarted the vehicle, which restarted the power steering, but this could be very dangerous.i called chevy and they towed my car and i received a loner vehicle.they had the repair done fairly quick and said they had to replaced the steering column.i looked on this sight and noticed multiple complaints about this issue.i am just concerned on why there hasnt been a recall?? i know this could cause serious injuries and something that could possibly cause injury or death should have already been recalled after this many occurrences. Ea04018_cat
Power steering malfunction flashed on the instrument panel and within seconds i lost all power steering until i stopped the vehicle shut it off and restarted engine.i have had this happen before but in the parking lot and random malfunction indicators since i purchased the vehicle.this is a malfunction that these cars rolled off the assembly line with.gm chooses not to do anything about it and if i end up paying over $1,000.00 for the repair i vow to never purchase another general motors vehicle again.
No steering,steering turns around and around without stop turning in either direction,right or left. Second time this happened,spent approximately $1200.00 before. Car this time ended in a tow pound yard. Triple aaa moved my car to a shop called quick stop where i wanted to get my car fixed at only to discover they didn't do electrical work which they discovered was the problem among others. Again the towing company triple aaa carried it to webb chevrolet suggested by this shop. Webb chevrolet discovered also electrical issues. My insurance notified me after i contact them for a claim report. An estimator was sent to webb chevrolet also they discovered after a tear down diagnosis that it is a recall issues. Now you are being notified by me,ruby wells of these problems. This is why im notifying you of the recalls found on this make,model and year 2004 vehicle. Not stationary,it was in motion when happened on city street. My son was arrested for no reason $2000 bail times 2 . Court judge through case out on april 45th 2019 after discovering bogus tickets writing and arrests they indicated there was no insurance on vehicle and had my car towed to pound within hours. I had to pad towing fees of $1200 approximately to get my car from pound less than24 hours of the towing.money has already been spent unnecessarily money i had to borrow because i'm retired. Please take care of this for me asap. Please!
While driving the vehicle the power steering failed completely as has been noted by thousands of other 2004 chevy malibu maxx owners. The steering becomes difficult is not impossible to operate or it locks up completely as was the case today and will not allow the steering to be turned. As a 30 year law enforcement veteran i recognize this as a very serious life safety issue.this vehicle needs to be recalled since gm is fully aware of the problem but does not want to step up and fix this issue that has caused accidents and injury to owners.the fault indicator comes on and a beeping occurs and the display in the center of the dash says "power steering".
Failure of power steering while accelerating vehicle.steering direction becomes impossible to change until acceleration ceases. This has supposedly been fixed by the dealership two times previous to today.the last time it was fixed was only two weeks ago and while i was driving the kids into school this morning, the steering locked up, the dinging sound turned on, and the message board read power steering along with a tool that lit up on the dashboard.
When driving the vehicle, it became hard to turn. It took two of us to turn into a parking lot. I got to a safe spot to stop, turned the engine off, waited about 15 minutes and restarted, operated fine. I have dealt with this issue at various times since but have had to deal with it daily for the past week. Took it to the dealer, they did diagnostic and saw no problems. They have no suggestions for me.
The power steering malfunctions, the wheel does not turn.the message center reads power steering, this has happened once a week for the past 4 weeks.took the car to the dealership but they could not find anything.the vehicle has approx. 40k miles.i googled this issue and seems this is a common issue with this vehicle and see that gm has not issued a fix.we already did the recall back in 2005 on the steering column.
The contact owns a 2004 malibu maxx. The contact stated that while turning at 3 mph, the steering wheel seized and was difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was stopped and shut off. The steering wheel functioned as normal upon restart. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where they stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 89,000 and the current mileage was 89,050.
I was driving my 2004 malibu maxx to work yesterday and my steering locked up on me while driving down a busy road during rush hour. The steering wheel pulled to left before locking up. I hope someone will force gm to recall this and fix this problem. There may have not yet been a death, but there will be in time. How many complaints need to be reported before this is taken seriously. My dealer had to completely replace the entire steering column and power steering motor. My car only has 55k miles on. This situation is extremely unsafe! do something about it!!!
Power steering failure.when i start car and making sharp turns, in addition to just driving down the road.here clicking in the front right end when going up hill. Told by mechanic that it is a prob with the electric power steering system and rack and pinion.oddly enough there was and 2006 mailbu in at the same time with the same problem mechanic felt it should be a recall issue. Also have issue with the turn signals failing i have replaced many times.i also have a hole that melted on the front right side in the plastic housing.
I have had my 2004 malibu maxx since november 2007. I have never had any issues with the power steering until today (november 1st, 2010). I was trying to make a left turn when the check engine light came on, a few "dings" sounded, and the steering locked up. I was able to steer it to the shoulder to get out of the way of traffic. I had absolutely no idea what to do after that. I turned the car off, then on again, and the light was no longer on and the steering was fine. About 15 minutes after that when i was trying to make a slight right turn to exit the highway, it happened all over again. Thank god i wasn't going that fast both times. The second time, i turned the car off again and the car was fine after i turned it back on. I decided to research the issue and i am amazed that there are so many issues with the steering with this year, make, and model and nothing is being done about it. I am scared out of my mind to drive that car now.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact was driving 55 mph when the steering seized while making a turn. The power steering warning light illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 59,843.
Dt: the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact states that she has adislocation of the sc joint, sternum and the collar bone. Caused by telescoping of the steering wheel. The manufacturer stated that she would be receiving a call, and callerexplained to them that she could not be reached until after 5:30 pm. She spoke to a lot of people, and many of them very rude because she could not be reached until after 5 pm and that was all they could tell her because it was after gm business hours.
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.left maxx in service so the could re-adjust the hatch to where it was.car has been to service now three times for this issue, a total of 14 days.maxx has also been in to service for intermittent weak start.service could not duplicate it.
Here the latest on the steering problems on my 2004 maxx lt which is fully loaded:1st visit to service:yellow wrench light on and steering locked up while driving my 2 year old and my wife. 2nd visit to service:earlier replaced steering column, gave me the car back. Problem now was that i couldn't even turn the steering wheel left only right.3rd visit to service:when i accelerate the steering wheel turns left as far as about 10 o'clock on clock for example. I test it out without holding the wheel just to see what happens and i tested it out on 10 different streets where all of them are flat.what would you in my case? would you ask for an exchange or would you allow them to fix it for a 3rd time and risk possible more problems?it has 6,900 miles on it and in perfect shape.ea04018_cat
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx.while backing out of the driveway at approximately 5 mph, the power steering assist locked, which prevented the steering wheel from being turned.the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle.the failure has occurred twice since the initial failure.he took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the sensor was faulty, and recommended that the steering column be replaced.the contact would be responsible for the repair costs.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 50,020.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx.the contact was driving 25 mph when the steering wheel froze and would not respond.the contact was unable to control the vehicle as it abnormally pulled to the left across several lanes and crashed into a ditch.the contact sustained bruising on the shoulder and neck from the seat belt. A police report was available. The vehicle was towed to a local auto body repair facility where the steering column was ruled as the cause of the crash. The steering column was replaced. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 122,000. Updated 12/09/10according to the police report, the consumer stated the power steering failed.updated 12/13/10 updated 4/29/14updated 05/15/14
I was driving in traffic when suddenly without warning a warning cam across the message screen saying power steering and the service light turned on. I had lost all power steering. I was able to manually force the vehicle over to the side. I turned off the car and restarted it. When i restarted the vehicle the warnings disappeared and power staring working fine until about 5-10 minutes later, about less than a 1/4 mile traveled power steering went out again. I contacted my dealers service department and the service person there new instantly what it was and he said that the steering column had to be replaced.
February 2005 steering column replaced due to failure, prior to recall issued (15,050 miles).february 2007 rack and pinion system replaced due to thunking noise when turning left (45,380 miles).thunking noise returned in august 2007, this time noise was caused by steering shaft, which was replaced (51,206 miles).
When the vehicle was started with the remote control dashboard components failed to function when the key was turned in the ignition.the vehicle was taken to the dealership the following day a diagnostic test was performed, but no failure codes were found. The failure recurred 4 months later while turning into a parking space.also, the steering column locked up.when this occurred, the instrument panel read steering column assistance needed.the consumer then turned the vehicle off, then back on.the vehicle started, but the steering wheel wouldn't move.the steering wheel unlocked when the vehicle was restarted 20 minutes later.the vehicle was taken back to the dealership the following day.the service person indicated that there was a technical servicebulletin on this issue, and ordered a new steering column to be installed.the consumer was instructed not to drive the vehicle out of town, in addition, while driving at 1379 miles, the consumer smelled a strong fuel odor.this occurred because the fuel line clip came off, and fuel was leaking.the dealership reinstalled the fuel clip because it wasn't properly installed at factory. Ea04018_cat *sc
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated the vehicle stopped in the middle of an intersection while making a turn, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the there was a sudden loss of power steering. The vehicle was driven into the median cautiously and turned off. After restarting the vehicle the steering wheel began to function normally. The failure occurred intermittently. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact there was no recall related to the defect. There was a technical service bulletin nhtsa item number 10018531 (steering: electric power; assist system). The approximate failure mileage was 52,000. Updated 09/21/11*ljupdated 10/03/11
Electric power steering (eps) failure...eps would fail (quit working) leaving driver to attempt to steer vehicle without any eps assist...a very difficult task and a critical safety defect that easily leads to loss of control of the vehicle.ea04018_cat
Here the latest on the steering problems on my 2004 maxx lt which is fully loaded:1st visit to service:yellow wrench light on and steering locked up while driving my 2 year old and my wife. 2nd visit to service:earlier replaced steering column, gave me the car back. Problem now was that i couldn't even turn the steering wheel left only right.3rd visit to service:when i accelerate the steering wheel turns left as far as about 10 o'clock on clock for example. I test it out without holding the wheel just to see what happens and i tested it out on 10 different streets where all of them are flat.what would you in my case? would you ask for an exchange or would you allow them to fix it for a 3rd time and risk possible more problems?it has 6,900 miles on it and in perfect shape.ea04018_cat
2004 chevy maxxpower steering light came on and lost power steering. Was doing approx. 35 mph on a corner at the time. Pulled off road turn off the ignition. Turned ignition back on and steering came back.ea04018_cat
Power steering went out whiledriving. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer on 5 occasions, but dealer was unable to resolve the problem.the service engine soon light illuminated. *tc
Power steering fails while driving.can ot steer the vehilclevery very hard, older people would not be able to steer..stop and shut the engine off and restart light goes out and steering works fine until next time.ea04018_cat
Complete loss of power steering, while driveing at freeway speeds (65 mph).pe04031_cat
Driving on a straight road, lost power steering.was able to pull into a parking lot without the power steering.turned off the ignition and restarted engine.power steering returned and i was able to drive to the dealership where the steering column was replaced.
When the vehicle was started with the remote control dashboard components failed to function when the key was turned in the ignition.the vehicle was taken to the dealership the following day a diagnostic test was performed, but no failure codes were found. The failure recurred 4 months later while turning into a parking space.also, the steering column locked up.when this occurred, the instrument panel read steering column assistance needed.the consumer then turned the vehicle off, then back on.the vehicle started, but the steering wheel wouldn't move.the steering wheel unlocked when the vehicle was restarted 20 minutes later.the vehicle was taken back to the dealership the following day.the service person indicated that there was a technical servicebulletin on this issue, and ordered a new steering column to be installed.the consumer was instructed not to drive the vehicle out of town, in addition, while driving at 1379 miles, the consumer smelled a strong fuel odor.this occurred because the fuel line clip came off, and fuel was leaking.the dealership reinstalled the fuel clip because it wasn't properly installed at factory. Ea04018_cat *sc
The passenger front seat went to adjust it and it started going up at an angle. It got tilted and loose, the only way to correct was to put it all the way down to the floor but can feel it rock. All i can think of is i am screwed in an accident. Also the power steering indicator comes on all the time and when you get an oil change, then it disappears for a little while, then comes on again everytime you start the car.
While driving 5 mph or less and making a left turn consumer noticed dashboard indicatorlights flashing. Then,lost power steering. Ea04018_cat
2004 malibu maxx.have lost power steering 3x's.this is the electric power assist system that needs to be changed/fixed, not putting in a new part that is the same as the old one.very annoyed.
Recently urchased da 04 chec malibu.three weeks ago the power steeringailed...with no steering whatsoever!.car was towed to dealer. Dealer"fixed"problem and stated that no one has experienced this before. Not true according to this web site. The vehicle should be recalled before someone getskilled. Ea04018_cat
I was turning right onto a street and the car died.i turned it back on and everything seemed fine.i then turned into my office parking garage and as i was going down one of the levels i noticed the steering acting strange.it felt like it was loose or not catching.i went a little further and the power steering went completely out.i had an extremely hard time getting into a parking space but i did.later in the morning when a tow truck came to pick up the car, i got in and started the car and the power steering was working.i let the tow truck take the car to the dealership since i was concerned about the power steering going out and the car dying.it is as the dealership at this time.
While driving on an icy roadway on a downhill left cruve i felt the steering unexpectedly stiffen up as if the car had stalled. By the time i applied enough pressure to compensate the car started to veer to the left, and would not recover. It crashed and rolled over. Also, the air bags did not deploy until we were hanging upside down, even though the car hit hard in the front. Also only the two front air bags deployed not the side or curtain bags. The car was a total loss.
Three weeks ago, noticed something was wrong with steering on 2004 malibu max.took it to the dealership and was told nothing was wrong.on march 18th the steering failed and fortunately we were going slow and go through the intersection into a parking lot avoiding accident.car was towed to dealership who now stated the lower electronic assembly of the steering failed.we were fortunate that the steering failed while going slow and able to put the car in a position to be towed.total repair cost $675.in all my years i have never had a steering fail and this is a safety issue.i understand parts wear out, but this is bad when it is not able to be diagnosed until complete failure.
The contact is co-owner of a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx.the contact's daughter was driving approximately 55 mph when the instrument panel lights began to flicker and there was a loss of steering power.the vehicle veered to the right and then pulled hard to the left, entering into traffic and striking two vehicles.the passenger and driver of the vehicle sustained minor injuries.the two other drivers also sustained injuries, but the contact does not know to what extent.a police report was filed.the vehicle sustained approximately $2,600 worth of damage to the front end.the vehicle was inspected by the insurance company and towed to a dealer.investigation number ea04018 was issued, but there has been no recall as of yet.the current and failure mileages were 37,000.updated 12-12-07.
Noise in the steering.
While driving, vehiclelostpower steering. Consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer, and was told that the parts were on back order, and there was no date as to when the parts would be made available.ea04018_cat steering became difficult in the vehicle.*tc
While driving, the power steeringfailed.the warning light illuminated, letting the consumer know that the power steering failed which made it very hard to steer.the vehicle was taken to the dealership for repair.this was the first time it has happened. Ea04018_cat the steering column had been replaced and there had been no recurrence. *sc
2004 chevrolet malibu steering:electric power suddenly lost all electric power steering assistance without warning making the vehicle difficult to steer. There is no allege to this issue it happens without warning. This is unacceptable.does someone have to die before this is addressed? i am hoping it is not my daughter.
(1) grinding noise from front of car when turning wheel (2) having to take 1 hour off of work to have it looked at by a dealer fear of it not being safe to drive. (3) the front steering component needs replaced. It will take at least a week to get the part in.(1) rear defrost does not work(2) not able to see out of the back window in the morning. (3) will be looked at when car is in for steering unit to be replaced. (1) weak start up(2) embarrassing when owning a new car with only 1600 miles on it.(3) will be looked at with other problems.
As my family and i were driving down the road in our new malibu maxx the check engine light came on and the radio stated power steering. I tried to steer the maxx but it had no power steering. I stopped turned the car off and restarted it and it started working. I called the dealer and they said that they were having major trouble with the new malibu's electric assist steering. They replaced the column and motor. That lasted about three months. I was driving down a major interstate early on a sunday morning when the power steering went out again. This time severely jerking the steering wheel to the left pushing me into the left lane of traffic. Had this been my wife on her way to work monday morning in heavy traffic on this interstate there would have been a terrible accident. We are now on the third steering column, now the heating and defrost control unit is bad, leaving us with no heat or defrost. Not to mention the rear seatbelt got stuck and wouldn't move. All but the heating control have been fixed (at dealer now) but where will it stop????my family works for gm and i think i will buy a ford!!!!!!!! gm better stand up and admit there is a problem!ea04018_cat
I was driving in traffic when suddenly without warning a warning cam across the message screen saying power steering and the service light turned on. I had lost all power steering. I was able to manually force the vehicle over to the side. I turned off the car and restarted it. When i restarted the vehicle the warnings disappeared and power staring working fine until about 5-10 minutes later, about less than a 1/4 mile traveled power steering went out again. I contacted my dealers service department and the service person there new instantly what it was and he said that the steering column had to be replaced.
Making slow left hand turn, vehicle lost power steering. Power steering warning light came on and on board display listed issue as power steering. Shut off vehicle and restarted. Power steering was regained. Contacted dealer and was notified recall for this issue was not in effect for the vin number listed for my vehicle, but any issue that warranted a recall of the models due to the same defect.
Bought a malibu lt maxx in apr 04, encountered steering wheel problems several. The worst was that it locked my steering wheel while driving on the hwy 401. I had to come to a complete stop in the middle of the hwy to re-start my engine to try my lucky to get back the steering power. I have the problem till now and yet unsolved. No choice but to get into a new car now, just to advise being kill on the road.
Car had left pulling problem at delivery.seller suggested car have 1000+ miles before attempting alignment.car "repaired" at another in-town dealer under warranty.within 6-8 mos., problem set in again, especially noticeable simply cruising for hours at highway speed.(no "torque steer" or "country crown roads.")after 3 hour drive, complained to selling dealer who replaced sensor (which required new column and reprogramming several microprocessors according to most recent bulletins.)car seemed fine for 1-2 months.again, steering seems not to center accurately, and generally pulls left.tires been rotated, balanced, w/good pressure, etc.since i drive typically left lane with left had (right hand on cell phone or materials) i now suffer "tennis elbow" and have had to favor my left--been wearing splints/elbow braces for 3 weeks. Used gm satisfaction procedure to talk to zone rep.dealer ops mgr calls me and because i alluded to discomfort and mentioned keeping a paper trail for my attorney, the zone rep refuses to speak or act upon the matter "until we have initiatedour legal action!"i just asked them to fix or replace the car, which i use daily for business.now i've been challenged to a legal tussle, and the car isn't right.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle became difficult steer. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the electric power steering had failed and the column and steering module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,653 and the current mileage was 53,000. Updated 7/1/13updated 07/17/2013
On dec. 3, 2004 i was turning into my place of employment when my steering wheel completely locked up the service soon light was on and my car was dinging.i had to brake quickly or i wouldnt have gone right into the corner of a church.i quickly restarted the vehicle, which restarted the power steering, but this could be very dangerous.i called chevy and they towed my car and i received a loner vehicle.they had the repair done fairly quick and said they had to replaced the steering column.i looked on this sight and noticed multiple complaints about this issue.i am just concerned on why there hasnt been a recall?? i know this could cause serious injuries and something that could possibly cause injury or death should have already been recalled after this many occurrences. Ea04018_cat
When driving the vehicle, it became hard to turn. It took two of us to turn into a parking lot. I got to a safe spot to stop, turned the engine off, waited about 15 minutes and restarted, operated fine. I have dealt with this issue at various times since but have had to deal with it daily for the past week. Took it to the dealer, they did diagnostic and saw no problems. They have no suggestions for me.
Dt: the contact stated the brakes and steering malfunctioned,resulting in an accident. The steering locked up whileattempting to make a right turn. Prior to this incident she heard a squeaking noise in the brakes. She took the car to a mechanic, and was told brakes were in good working condition.she has not contacted the dealership.a police report was taken. . the contact suffered a concussion, and had nerve damage.updated 12/30/05.
1. Power steering failure2. Noise in steering3. Noise in steeringsteering column was replaced in each incident, now making clunking noise again.dealer said its "normal characteristic of vehicle.noise is getting worse.
While driving the vehicle i lost all power steering. I was pulling out of a parking lot across 3 lanes of traffic. A sensor light came on and i could not turn the wheel. I was able to put the car in reverse and back into the lot.i turned off my car and when i turned it back on my power steering was back.
2004 chevrolet malibu maxsteering 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
Steering goes out. Just driving down the road and steering failed. I could not turn the wheel. I am past the warranty and three different stories from three different people. It sounds like this is a known defect.
In warm weather, when making low speed turns, power steering makes groaning, popping sounds, and occasionally stutters.afraid that steering might fail completely.
Took car in for semi annual service, car is just off warranty (105,000 km aprox 62000 miles).service light for the power steering came on, but no loss in steering.was told that the steering column needs to be replaced, but until failure happens, leave it because it is a costly repair.this seems to be a common failure and should be addressed by the company and not the consumer.i have no problems paying for repairs, but this seems to be a safety hazard.
Own 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx.power steering fails ocassionally.presents dangerous situation upon failure.steering column was replaced one week ago but problem remains.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx.while attempting to make a left turn at 35 mph, the vehicle's steering wheel felt loose, as if it could keep turning nonstop.however, the contact had difficulty when turning the wheel to the right.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the motor inside the steering column failed and was a very common failure.the current and failure mileages were 51,400.the consumer states the vehicle was repaired. The consumer stated wants to reimbursed for repairs. Updated 06/06/07
I was turning right onto a street and the car died.i turned it back on and everything seemed fine.i then turned into my office parking garage and as i was going down one of the levels i noticed the steering acting strange.it felt like it was loose or not catching.i went a little further and the power steering went completely out.i had an extremely hard time getting into a parking space but i did.later in the morning when a tow truck came to pick up the car, i got in and started the car and the power steering was working.i let the tow truck take the car to the dealership since i was concerned about the power steering going out and the car dying.it is as the dealership at this time.
Car leased brand new in august 2004. As of today onune 28,2007 car had brakes repaired 4 times at the dealer. Rotors have been machined each time, and today brake pads replaced..car has 27,180 miles on it, and it has been maintained,garaged,kept, and no one has been rough on the brakes. The last time we had the carto dealer for brake problems was july of last year. At that timewe were told that a brake line was crimped and only found it because we were having tires rotated. Also, told that this was the last time rotors could be machined. Well today they machined them once again as i had said previously for the fourth time. I did some research ,and i may be wrong but there was a recall on the car for abs problems in april2004 prior to our purchase of the car..i called gm , and was told that our car was involved, but was later told by owner of dealership that there had been a communication error and our car was involved in another recall concerning seat belts or something along those lines. I am very concerned about the safety of the brakes at this point after so many conflicting stories..i feel very frustated, and had to spend almost $500.00 because the brake pads were not covered under the bumper to bumper warranty as they had nothing to do with the previous rotor/brakeline problems or so i was told..we had computor sensor problems,short sockets on both real turn signals, loose tie rod, ignition problems ,which they could not detect..faulty gas cap etc.
Car has had rattle noise from front end since car was bought from a chevy dealership with 32k on it. The car currently has 61k on it. Steering rack has worn to the point where it jams and the wheel will not turn. Rattle noise has turned in to clunking noise. When car was brought to dealer 3 times for noise it was returned "no problems found".
Noisy, grinding sound + stiffness in steering.have had to dealer (john kennedy chevrolet, southampton, pa) 3 times beginning 2/15.1st diagnosis:underinflated tires. Result:no change.2nd diagnosis:worn steering column.action:replaced column.result:no change.3rd diagnosis:problem with steering rack.action:replace rack.result:no change.this problem only happens when the air temperature is warm (won't happen on a cool morning, but is present after sitting in the sun all day).it seems that when the metal heats up, it expands & causes binding.
Around 40,000 miles on odometer, a thunk could be heard when turning steering wheel left.dealership where car was purchased could not determine cause.at 45,000 miles on odometer, took vehicle to 2nd dealership who knew of a technical bulletin - rack and pinion steering unit was failing.
Gear shift locked up and would not move. Had to be towed to dealer for repair. Front turn lights constantly loose connection and go out. Have replaced them on average every three months. Within 6 mo of purchase, steering felt loose and would lock up a slow speed turns. Steering column was replaced. At the same time, thumping can be heard with left hand turns. Dealer says the problem is recognized by chevrolet and is a design defect of the rack and pinion, but chevrolet says they have no reports of the problem. The shop just greases the rack and pinion and sends me on my way. After the 5th time of having in the shop and chevy refusing to do anything but give me free oil changes, i have traded in the car for a ford.
February 2005 steering column replaced due to failure, prior to recall issued (15,050 miles).february 2007 rack and pinion system replaced due to thunking noise when turning left (45,380 miles).thunking noise returned in august 2007, this time noise was caused by steering shaft, which was replaced (51,206 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.
Dt*:the contact stated while the vehicle was in motion at any speed, there is a clunking noise in the steering shaft.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and repair.however, after the vehicle was inspected and the dealer determined the problem was the steering shaft, the dealer informed the contact currently no repairs could be made to the vehicle.this was due to the manufacturer not having a remedy or tsb to the problem, but they were aware the problem existed.the dealer recommended the contact should continue driving the vehicle and no repairs were made.
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 fromthe 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.
2004 chevrolet malibu maxsteering 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
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.left maxx in service so the could re-adjust the hatch to where it was.car has been to service now three times for this issue, a total of 14 days.maxx has also been in to service for intermittent weak start.service could not duplicate it.
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.
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.also, my seat heaters were turning on automatically, car constintly pulls to the right, i have to turn the key over for a long time to get the car to fully start up.they couldn't duplicate any of the problems so i am still dealing with all of them.for the whining noise, they said it is a drive belt that needs to be replaced, but it is out of stock.how convienient.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx.while driving at low speeds, the vehicle makes a knocking noise in the front passenger side of the vehicle.the front suspension was replaced four times and the rack was replaced once.the vehicle has been taken to the shop fourteen times.the steering shaft has been packed with grease, which serves as a temporary repair.the dealer stated that the steering shaft will need to be greased approximately every three months.the speed was unknown.the current mileage was 25,000 and failure mileage was 15,000.
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...
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.
Car was running a little rough going up hills at 106,000 miles so i had a transmissionservice 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.
- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx lt.the vehicle pulledto 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 thehand the left and the vehiclewentto 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 .however, there were on 2004 chevrolet malibu, not for the maxx that related to this failure ,per the contact. The current and failure mileage were 6400.
2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. Consumer seeking reimbursement for previous repairs, prior to recall. The consumer stated the steering wheel was noisy, the wheel was loose, the vehicle pulled to the right. An alignment was performed twice, she experienced steering problems during the entire year of 2013. There was a recall on the steering issue, but she continued to experience problems. The intermediate shaft and rack and pinion were replaced.also, the turn signals and shifter cable were replaced.
Electrical system:wiringexterior lighting:brake lightselectronic stability controlservice brakes hydraulic:switches:brake lightsteering:electric power assist systemthe brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pusheddisablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control panic braking assist features.turning signals & break lights not responsive.sudden loss of electric power steering assist that happens at anytime while driving.pictures attached pushing breaks & using turning signals no response.car power steering also shuts down in the middle of driving.contacted dealer will not provide help. Problem has happened for the last 16 months. Almost crashed 5 times.
Car was running a little rough going up hills at 106,000 miles so i had a transmissionservice 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.
Since 1/2012, intermittent malfunction of power steering and engine operation at highway/street speedsoccurs. Vehicle since has been inspected for incidents by certified dealers/auto repair shops. Problem continues forcing the driver to veer off the road without steering and/or power, putting the driver and anyone in the path at risk of injury/death. My research due to the most current incident led me to information released from the national highway traffic safety administration dated april 1, 2014 stating that 1,340,447 cars affected with this problem. Nhtsa campaign # 14v153000, gm recall #:n140115. Gm knew this information.on 4/23/14 i submitted a complaint to the nhtsa, and gm. 2 gm employees denied the recall/services, yet eventually admitted that they knew about the recall which would be made public 4/28/14, yet notices to vehicle owners will go out after 4/28/14.gm continues the practice of not informing the public.
Brake lights flashed intermittently when i was not braking.i was stopped and informed of this by at state trooper."check engine" light was on. The cruise control has disengaged involuntarily since 2005.i had anew brake pedal position sensor installed, but the cruise control still disengages and the check engine light comes on during trips of more than 10 miles.
When i start my car, i can hear some click noise from transmission or brake control. I had not been aware of that could lead to server accident afterwards, because the car is pretty new and i keep it in maintenance periodically. On november 13, 2010, i drove at 40-50mph,along hwy 128 to mendocino. It ran out of control, rush a small mound of road side, rolled over on the road.i was trapped in the car, all frond windshield was broken. Iescaped safely. I doubt the control has some problem, lead the car imbalance.
The vehicle continually goes into "engine low power mode" while on the highways. This is now occurring daily. I've tried to get it fixed but no one seems to know what it is. I am very fortunate that no one has hit me when the vehicle goes from high speeds down to 20 miles per hour with no response by pressing the gas pedal. There have been multiple things failing on this car: passenger side window no longer opens, cruise control will not work, 2 of the 3 chargers in the car do not work (after fixing those fuses, they just blew immediately) power locks went from barely working to not working at all, the latest being the low power mode and traction control being activated in the heat of a tennessee spring (already 80 degrees) - it's not a water issue. The first few months i had this car it was in the shop almost every weekend. I've gotten all the recalls fixed when they required it and i keep up with maintenance on this car. It has the usual break downs but this is the least safe car i have ever driven (and i have driven around twenty long term, ten more short term).
Failure of power steering while accelerating vehicle.steering direction becomes impossible to change until acceleration ceases. This has supposedly been fixed by the dealership two times previous to today.the last time it was fixed was only two weeks ago and while i was driving the kids into school this morning, the steering locked up, the dinging sound turned on, and the message board read power steering along with a tool that lit up on the dashboard.
A few days after purchasing the car new,the "check gas cap" warning started displaying. The dealer diagnosed the problem as a cracked carbon canister, and after a few weeks, the part came in and the dealer installed it, fixing the problem. At the same time, there was a moaning noise coming from the drivetrain under acceleration. The dealer found a service advisory about a defective chain sprocket in the transmission, ordered the parts, and when they came in, took the transmission apart and installed the new parts. This apparently solved the noise problem. The next time the car was driven after taking it home, the transmission quit working. The engine sped up, but the transmission did not pull.i am waiting for the dealership to open to report this latest problem. There were also minor problems with cruise control disengagement and transmission shifting which the dealer could not duplicate. This has all occurred in the first two months of ownership.
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.
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