2004 Chevrolet Malibu Body & Structure Problems
3 owner-reported body & structure complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (3)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT WOBBLED AND WAS UNSTABLE WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BRACKETS NEEDED TO BE WELDED AND RE-MOUNTED ON THE FRAME TO FULLY SECURE THE SEAT. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRAME AND BRACKETS WERE ENTIRELY RUSTED AND THE SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
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 FROM THE 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. *TR
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. *TR