2004 Chevrolet Malibu cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 27 complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 91,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 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 15 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 91,000 miles, and 27% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
The Grumman LLV was hit by the driver of the Chevy Malibu. The Grumman LLV had seatbelt issues with impact. The LLV was forced over on two wheels with left side impact from the driver of Chevy Malibu. [XXX] was the driver of the USPS Grumman LLV at the time of accident sustaining neck injuries requiring medical attention. Multiple medical procedures paid out of pocket followed to include surgeries The driver of Chevy Malibu was injured and received coverage by State Farm insurance.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The contact had to immediately apply the brakes to stop the vehicle. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 122,000.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
- Steering 933 complaints
- Electrical system 154 complaints
- Lighting 92 complaints
- Seats 69 complaints
- Brakes 64 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 56 complaints
- Engine 36 complaints
- Fuel system 31 complaints