2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 24 complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 35% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
2004 malibu classic with power steering problems. * the consumer was involved in an accident where the power steering went completely out.
Dt*: the contact stated the steering on the vehicle locks momentarily. This happens without warning. The vehicle has been to the dealership were the vehicle was test driven. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer has not been alerted.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
- Electrical system 62 complaints
Steering problems in other years
- 2008
- 2005
- 2004