I've received 3 letters in the last approx. 8 months. First was recalling power steering, then one for brakes,and then transmission. As soon as car was paid off I literally had to buy another trany twice in two years . The last letter said I can definitely crash because of this recall problem specially said I would it is in the letter. I couldn't believe my eyes. Every letter said sorry parts aren't available we will notify you. Never has contacted me and it has been half a year. I'm driving a very unsafe vehicle written by chevrolet company. Please advise me soon. Also there was no trany listed above so we put other. And there wasn't any accidents however going off ramp at 30 MPH I spun in 3 circles another time driving slow in town around a easy turn it just spun for no reason. Please help its only transportation[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx transmission complaints
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The shift selector stopped shifting gears. Though the stick will shift into park, the vehicle will remain in gear. This could cause the vehicle to roll away unless it is turned off prior to releasing the brake. *js this issue is described in an existing gm recall which covers some malibu maxx vehicles manufactured between 2003 and 2007. Our mailbu maxx was manufactured in june of 2004 and has the exact problem presented in the recall, but is apparently not covered under the recall.
This car shakes all over the road, takes you all over the road you have to hold it on the road. Cause it might take you off the road. We have gone thru tires with this car as well, the brake light works some times, had it replace, still has issue. I wanted to give this car to my son now I'm scared too, I don't feel it is safe...
I was driving down the road when the power steering went totally out. I heard a chime, saw the wrench light up on the dash and a power steering message appeared on the message panel. I noticed the steering was much more difficult and then went out all together. I turned the car off and back on again and the problem was temporarily resolved only to reappear later again. I know that the 2005 was recalled for the same issue and think this one needs to be also. It is not safe at all to drive.
I started the car, put the car in drive and accelerated. When I went to turn the wheel, a light appeared on the dash (looks like a wrench) and on the radio display said power steering. I lost all power steering. This has now happened multiple times in the last month. I pulled out on to another road and while in the process of turning, I lost my power steering. I had to pull over into a parking lot, which was very difficult to do since I did not have power steering. Turned the car off and restarted the car. The light went away and my power steering came back. The car is very unsafe because the failure happens while driving. My husband called chevy dealer and they stated that this car is not covered under the service recall notice!!
Gear shift problem. Tried to place car in park and gear shift stayed in drive, although gear shift indicator on dashboard showed otherwise. Stuck in drive and could not shift it out. With foot on brake pedal I called chevrolet dealership for advice. They advised me to put emergency brake on to shut car off, and call for a tow truck.
2004 malibu maxx - after car turned 25,000 miles, would start to be sluggish upon slow acceleration between 35 - 40 MPH. Happening more and more frequently as car approach 30,000 miles. Left vehicle with dealership in february 06. Problem was in the transmission. The 3-4 valves were burned, as was the ban, and the transmission fluid.
Loss of power steering. Recall #4050 power steering assist. It I nvolves replacement of steering collmn w/movable pedals v1185.
I bought a malibu maxx in july 2004 brand new with 30 miles on it the second day I had it I heard a noise fron the front end took it back to taylor chevrolet in taylor michigan service adviror rode with me heard it also wrote on work order noise coming form possible trnsmission I have driven 3 maxx other than my own no nosie also a rattling noise in the inside while driving when sunroof is open no noise but when it is closed rattling noise all the time this has been a on going problem with this car have discussed a possible return to get another car everyone has refused I have taked with allen siver who is the gm at taylor chevrolet and jim authur who is the severice manager nothing I will never by another gm product when you looking to buy everyone is in your face but when something goes wrong you get no attention they are just out to sell not service.
A few days after purchasing the car new, the "check gas cap" warning started displaying. The dealer diagnosed the problem as a cracked carbon canister, and after a few weeks, the part came in and the dealer installed it, fixing the problem. At the same time, there was a moaning noise coming from the drivetrain under acceleration. The dealer found a service advisory about a defective chain sprocket in the transmission, ordered the parts, and when they came in, took the transmission apart and installed the new parts. This apparently solved the noise problem. The next time the car was driven after taking it home, the transmission quit working. The engine sped up, but the transmission did not pull. I am waiting for the dealership to open to report this latest problem. There were also minor problems with cruise control disengagement and transmission shifting which the dealer could not duplicate. This has all occurred in the first two months of ownership.
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