Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that while making a left turn the vehicle shifted into neutral independently without warning. The contact depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact attempted to manually shift the vehicle into park however, the transmission failed to engage. The contact pushed the vehicle over to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to midway chevrolet (2323 w bell rd, phoenix, az) where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v224000 (power train) as a possible solution to the failure, however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx transmission problems
20 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 90,000.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 90,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission3
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Malibu Maxx transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles. On May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2003, through October 5, 2007, model year 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured from June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, and model year 2005-2008 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured from May 26, 2004, through September 28, 2007, and equipped with 4-speed transmissions. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 1,131,113.
- Risk
- If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the PARK position, the transmission may not be in PARK. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑553‑6000. GM's number for this recall is 14152.
Recall number 14V224000 · Recall details
What 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. After reversing and attempting to place the vehicle in park, the transmission gear selection did not match the indicated gear. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer where it was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v224000 (power train), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the gear shifter still failed after the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the vehicle remained on after the key was removed from the ignition, the transmission slipped out of gear, and there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering column. The failures occurred without warning. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 51,000.
The vehicle continually goes into "engine low power mode" while on the highways. This is now occurring daily. I've tried to get it fixed but no one seems to know what it is. I am very fortunate that no one has hit me when the vehicle goes from high speeds down to 20 miles per hour with no response by pressing the gas pedal. There have been multiple things failing on this car: passenger side window no longer opens, cruise control will not work, 2 of the 3 chargers in the car do not work (after fixing those fuses, they just blew immediately) power locks went from barely working to not working at all, the latest being the low power mode and traction control being activated in the heat of a tennessee spring (already 80 degrees) - it's not a water issue. The first few months I had this car it was in the shop almost every weekend. I've gotten all the recalls fixed when they required it and I keep up with maintenance on this car. It has the usual break downs but this is the least safe car I have ever driven (and I have driven around twenty long term, ten more short term).
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the gear lever failed to shift from reverse into drive. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the shift cable fractured. In 2015, the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v224000 (power train); however, there was no failure. Recently, a failure occurred and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000.
2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. Consumer writes in regards to transmission shift cable recall notice and ignition key issues. *smd the consumer stated the dealer was supposed to fix the cable that changed the gears and to get the key out of the ignition. When she picked up the vehicle, she only had one low gear, but there was suppossed to be three low hears and the key was still stuck in the ignition.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v224000 (power train) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. Consumer seeking reimbursement for previous repairs, prior to recall. *cn the consumer stated the steering wheel was noisy, the wheel was loose, the vehicle pulled to the right. An alignment was performed twice, she experienced steering problems during the entire year of 2013. There was a recall on the steering issue, but she continued to experience problems. The intermediate shaft and rack and pinion were replaced. Also, the turn signals and shifter cable were replaced.
I am writing this for my daughter who is at the end of her rope. The shift cable broke back in july, when she found out the cable was on a recall she had the car towed to riverhead chevy. She was told there are 3 recalls they would take care of. Around mid september when she called she told them her farther wanted gm's consumers number. The man then gave her two numbers to call, when tried to call them I found out they were sex line numbers. When she called the dealership they were sorry. This is not the way a dealership should run a business ! Now in the meantime I had to help her buy another car so she could get back and forth for work (she is a single mom not living at home). Back in sept. She was told the parts would be in around late oct. Now she was told not until after dec. This has gone on for 5 months with countless phone calls to the dealership and gm hot line, how and why is gm allowed to get away with this. I am a mechanic and had a repair shop for more then ten years. I would have been in court a long time ago if I tried to do this. On dec. 26 we received this recall #14v224 after sitting in a parking lot for 5 months how good will the oil, battery, tires, and gas be?
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact received recall notices for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). The dealer stated that the parts were not available for repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Questions about the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx transmission
Does the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the transmission of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 90,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V224000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx have bad transmission?
The Chevrolet Malibu Maxx model years with the most transmission complaints are 2004 (20 complaints) and 2006 (17 complaints).
Other 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx problems
Steering 251Seats 93Lights 38Electrical 37Brakes 20Fuel system 14Airbags 13Engine 11Seat belts 7Suspension 7Acceleration 6Locks 5Body 4Driver assistance 3Visibility 1
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