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2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic lights problems

11 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 90,000.

owner complaints
11
of this car's complaints
9%
typical mileage
90,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Turn signal
    2
  • Hazard flashing warning lights: switch
    1
  • Hazard flashing warning lights
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic lights problems in other years

200020012002200420052008

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 5, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 175,000 miles · CA

Well my ignition switch went out I replace that.now it's shortages in wiring and lights heat on an off sometimes shocks

Filed Jun 30, 2014 · Lights · 109,000 miles · MI

My vehicle drivers side light has gone out various times. The daytime running lights on that side have stopped working as well. Turn signals will stop working while merging in traffic. The power windows will stop working as well.

Filed Jun 19, 2014 · Lights · 90,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu classic. The contact stated that the turn signal failed to operate at times or would operate intermittently do to a defective hazard switch. The contact replaced the hazard switch and the defect was remedied. The contact also indicated that while driving exhaust fumes were emitted inside the vehicle due to a defective blend door. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed May 22, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 120,000 miles · NV

Intermittent problems w/ signal light. No signal (from stopped or waiting position) signal, then no signal (any speed). No signal, then suddenly signal (any speed or driving condition) I've had it in to the dealership multiple times but they have never been able to replicate, so they say there isn't a problem.

Filed May 25, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 83,000 miles · OH

Turn signals working intermittent and inoperative could result in a crash when turn signals not working this is a big safety concern gm knows of this problem and has a recall no. 03043 my vehicle is a 2004 and gm said no recall on this vehicle this car has the same problem as the recalled vehicles turn signals stop working could cause a fatal crash I want gm to pay for repairs they know of this big problem.

Filed Jun 27, 2011 · Lights · 142,500 miles · NY

Hazard/turn signal works intermittently. Does not appear on the indicator panel when not working. Will work for part of a trip and then stop or not work at all when the vehicle is first started and then work 20 mins. Later. The speed/weather conditions do not seem to have an effect as to when it works. Consequence could be a ticket. The town of amherst has made the news for how much they ticket and a plea down to a parking ticket would cost a person $200+. I have hesitated to replace it as I have read that this is a common problem of chevy malibu's. These cars need so many repairs that I hate to put more money (yet again) into something that will not work.

Filed Sep 18, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 50,000 miles · MI

Intermittent turn signal failure. There is no cause or effect. Some days they work some days not. Sometimes they work or not in the same day. We have found no shorts in the system and everything else works fine on the selector switch without fail. We took it to a mechanic twice who could not duplicate the problem. We have had several near accidents due to this malfunction.

Filed Jun 23, 2010 · Lights · 118,400 miles · MO

I am experiencing problems with both of my turn signals. They are currently not working at 100%. Sometimes they come on and sometimes they do not. Also, they have turned on and immediately stopped working. This has caused great concern because I am not always able to signal to change lanes which may cause an accident. Nothing happened directly before the failure occurred. One night when a friend was following me she noticed that I had "stopped" using my turn signals when in fact I noticed later that they were no longer working. The next day, they worked on and off throughout the day. When I called the dealer and reported that problem and asked about the recall, the dealer stated that my 2004 malibu was not included in the recall though it was having the same problems as previous models.

Filed Apr 8, 2009 · Electrical, Lights · 70,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu classic. Within the past year, the vehicle has been experiencing electrical failure with the windows. The windows work at random and, occasionally, rise very slowly as if the motor is not working properly. The vehicle is also experiencing issues with the turn signals. Most of the time they do not work at all, but other times the signals work for a brief period of time. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and they were not responsible for the failure. The contact believes the issue is due to a manufacturer defect and should be their responsibility to repair. The dealer would not assist. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 82,000. Updated 5/7/09 *cn updated 05/12/09

Filed Feb 17, 2009 · Lights · 40,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu classic. The contact stated that the hazard warning switch causes the turn signal and emergency flashers not to work. The dealer stated that there was no recall for the failure; therefore, he would have to pay for the repair. The contact went to the dealer to purchase the parts and hange the switch himself. The failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 03/18/09. *lj updated 03/19/09.

Questions about the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic lights

Does the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic have lights problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the lights of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 90,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic lights?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

Other 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic problems

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