2004 Chevrolet Malibu brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 64 complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 64 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 56,000 miles 51 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 10 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 15 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 51 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 56,000 miles, and 51% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 10 crashes, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
The driver was traveling on a two lane road and came to a curve in the road at which time she reported that the brakes would not slow or stop the car and the car began to veer in an unintended (and unsteered) direction. The driver attempted to correct the car's path and speed and it went out of control striking four cars, crossing a divider and impacting head on with a 4 x 4 truck. The driver commented that the "car went wild".
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and multiple warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle stalled while driving over speed bumps or any other terrain. The contact attempted to remove the key from the ignition, but the key would not eject. The key would continuously become stuck between the off position and auxiliary position and would not restart the vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
- Steering 933 complaints
- Electrical system 154 complaints
- Lighting 92 complaints
- Seats 69 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 56 complaints
- Engine 36 complaints
- Fuel system 31 complaints
- Suspension 31 complaints