2004 Chevrolet Malibu: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Apr 15, 2021 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 50,000 miles · FL

Power steering upon ignition lights up and locks power steering. Turn off and restart several times before operational. Abs light intermittently comes on while driving. Electric assist power steering. Both in stationary and while driving in city and highway.

Filed Jul 8, 2020 · Driver assistance, Steering · 6,500 miles · CA

The dash has ABS, tch and security light comes shortly after car has been started with in scound comes a beeping sound were all three lights stay on until engine is cut off. The light bulbs has melted plastic cover on the front turn signal/park lamp drl. When speed is increasing on high way free way car tends to pull left on its own

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · CO · crash

2004 chevrolet malibu experiencing power steering problems, ABS and shift cable, all replaced. *cw the consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the repair shop seven times, due to power steering failure, which resulted in the steering locking up. The consumer was involved in two accidents, in which the air bags failed to deploy. The consumer received a transmission, steering and brake recall. However, the parts were not available.

Filed Oct 23, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · SD

2004 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to gm recall #13036* ld the consumer stated the recall fix, did not fix the problem. The consumer stated he did not know, if the brake lights worked and the cruise control rarely worked. The traction control and ABS light was on. The consumer returned to the dealer. An inspection revealed a problem was speed sensor on the right front wheel, which was not related to the recall. The cost to replace the sensor was $460.

Filed Oct 15, 2014 · Brakes, Transmission · NJ

The traction light, ABS brake light, and service light are coming on and do not go out. The shift gear also has a problem.

Filed Sep 29, 2014 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · NY

When I apply my brakes to stop or slow down my brakes seem to go out or not work intermittently. My husband thinks it has to do with the ABS. This has almost caused me to hit the vehicles in front of me so I must leave a rather large stopping distance between myself and the front car which is fine but when I must make a quick stop to avoid an accident my brakes cut out.

Filed May 27, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 95,000 miles · NY

This is the 5th time this had happened with my 2004 malibu, but the scariest. Similar to the other times,but this time on a curve. I heard a chime& "power steering" appeared in the message box. My car veered to the ieft into traffic and I could barely steer it. It took all my 66 yea old strength to turn the wheel & get into my lane. I pulled off asap & turned car off in a safe location. Shaking for 15 min. I don't understand why this car is safe to drive. It does not revert to manual steering. The ceo is lying. I have owned manual steering cars and this does not steer that way. I am afraid to drive it it has also stalled with numerous lights coming on. Abs, engine, and one I think is another steering light, yellow with a line through it. Why aren't they pulled?cruise control comes on by itself & won't shut off.

Filed Apr 9, 2014 · Lights, Steering · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving at various speeds the power steering would suddenly malfunction making the steering wheel very difficult to turn. When the failure occurred the check engine, ABS and tc (traction control) sensor lights illuminated. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The contact also indicated that while driving various speeds the vehicle would drift from side to side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the control arms were faulty. The control arms were replaced but the defect was not remedied. While driving the headlights, turn signal lights and rear lights would intermittently shut on and off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the defect was caused by an electrical short. The defect was not repaired. The failure mileage was 17,000.

Filed Jun 20, 2008 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to slow down from 60 MPH, the brakes would apply automatically. As a result, the contact experienced difficulty when she attempted to accelerate. The failure was intermittent. Through online research, the contact discovered a recall for the ABS. In may of 2008, she took the vehicle to the dealer and they reprogrammed the ABS activation module in regards to the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v190000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module).; however, the failure worsened a couple of days later. The contact felt as if she were driving on four flat tires. She called the manufacturer and dealer multiple times, but has not received any assistance or satisfaction. The current mileage was 81,318 and failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Jan 7, 2005 · Body, Steering · 1,500 miles · FL · crash

Vehicle experienced steering and transmission problems. The steering went out, forcing the vehicle to the right side of the road and into an embankment. Consumer had the vehicle towed to a service center. Transmission will not engage into the interlock. If going into reverse and changing into drive it was difficult to control vehicle. Consumer must use about 45 lbs of pressure to get the gear shift to operate smoothly. Also, vehicle was having brake problems. Consumer was driving on an off ramp and applied the brakes down to the floor. Vehicle slowed down but did not stop completely. Consumer contacted the manufacturer and the dealership, who told the consumer that there was a brake recall, and that the brake problem was electrical. The brakes were electronically programmed controlled. *ak recall campaign; 04v190000. Summary: some of these passenger vehicles have an electronic control unit (ecu) that may calculate a higher than actual vehicle speed because of an erratic rear-wheel speed sensor signal, and cause ABS activation where it is not needed or needed ABS activation to be extended during braking as the vehicle speed drops to about 3 MPH. The trunk release button on the drivers door came apart. The shifter handle broke. The brake pedal went to the floor after being in traffic.

Filed Nov 5, 2004 · Brakes · 18,000 miles · VA

A recall for the ABS system was issued.consumer was waiting four months.

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Brakes, Steering · 310 miles · NY

While stopped at a red light the vehicles tilt steering unlocked without warning. As a result the vehicle began to roll forward even with the brakes applied. *jb the vehicles ABS light would illuminate when the vehicle was driven. The light would go off once the vehicle was parked, turned off then turned back on.