2004 Chevrolet Malibu electrical problems

Filed Oct 15, 2021 · Electrical, Lights · TX

I was driving to work with my son and sister in the car when the steering wheel suddenly got very tight and started jerking when I attempted to make a left or right turn. I then stopped at a gas station and as soon as I came to a complete stop the vehicle shut off before I could turn it off manually. I then attempted to turn the key on and start the vehicle but it would not turn over, it would only make a clicking sound. I called a friend that was close by to come and assist me so when they arrived I asked them to jump my vehicle off via jumper cables which did get my vehicle's engine to finally start. The car sounded very weak as if it was going to shut off again once we disconnected the jumper cables but it didn't shut off. Nothing was working inside the car or outside meaning I had no radio, no interior lights and nothing on my dash was working. The speedometer wasn't working, the rims Guage wasn't working, the temp Guage wasn't working nor was anything else working on my dash. The turn signals were not working for either side and none of my headlights or taillights were working either. And I still did not safely have control of the steering. The only warning lamp, which didn't appear until my friend jumped my car off, was what looked like a symbol of a vehicle with a symbol of a locked lock in front of it. This failure just happened so I have not taken the car to a certified mechanic to inspect it but the car is available for inspection at any time. I can not afford to put my car in the shop, I work part time at a restaurant in my town and I'm also disabled and I also care for my 8 year old son who is severely autistic so I have no extra money to fix these problems. Please I need help.

Filed Aug 21, 2021 · Electrical, Steering · CA

The power steering went out while driving. The car was being backed out of the driveway. The car had lights go off when it happened. Once the car was restarted power steering worked again. This problem has only occurred once as far as known. The steering was incredibly hard to move when the issue occurred. It is foreseeable that if issue happens at the wrong time on the freeway it could lead to injury or death of driver, passenger, or others outside the vehicle. If it happens at high speeds during a turn any number of serous damage or injuries could occur. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who said a dealership would have the equipment properly diagnose the problem. If the mechanic did it himself he would have to replace several parts one a time and it might not be fixed. I will have my son take it to a dealership to look at it. Lights went off during the problem, but it is UNKNOWN which ones lit up. The lights went off, but since significant force had to be used to pull the wheel even slightly the exact lights that went off are unknown.

Filed Apr 23, 2021 · Electrical, Steering · 74,000 miles · FL

The sensor and or power steering assist is malfunctioning and sending warning and shuts down the electric steering assist. Must turn vehicle off and then restart several to get steering to release. There was no notice given to [xxx] when the recall(s) were issued for 2004 chvy malibu. Stationary thus far. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 11, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 143,000 miles · MI

After starting engine, engine will turn off and radio display screen will read 'engine power reduced.' engine will not start for several minutes, but the lights, radio, dash lights and everything will still work. This has happened in my driveway. The first time this ever happened I was on a busy main road at a stop light in the left turn lane. The car shuddered and the engine lost power. Again, the display screen displayed the same message. The car was rolling backwards and would not accelerate. After several attempts the engine did start again. Thankfully it was 6:00 am and I was on my way to work so there was very light traffic.

Filed Nov 16, 2020 · Electrical, Steering · 114,881 miles · CO

Electrical wires/components issues, instrument cluster lights not turning on, vehicle with a wrench indicator light comes on & off, traction control with a slash on tc indicator light comes on & off (tc/), when my car is running an idling or parked or idling at a stop light or driving in a certain speed limit the steering wheel shacks/shudders repeatedly moving on its own once in a awhile but now it constantly getting worse lasting longer, engine light stays on even after I replaced the parts obdll scanner say what to fix & replace, owned the car over a 1 year an build knowledge about the car and google recalls after owning it. I believe it's (power steering wheel components or power steering wheel assist motor) I was driving in the freeway with my babies going 65 speed limit & I literally seen life flashed before my eyes when the steering wheel won't turn/locks up in a busy freeway. It was beyond the worse experience of my life because my babies is in the car when it happened, I don't ever want it to happen again ever or to anyone else. Please & thank you if you can fix it, it's our only transportation for my spouse & babies. An one more other thing is "I don't know if it's a part of it the throttle body malfunction". I hope that's enough & accurate information about it

Filed Jul 8, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 2 miles · CA

Had to replace head light bulbs has melted plastic cover dashboard has warning lights that come on and stay on

Filed Jan 17, 2020 · Electrical, Steering · 90,000 miles · WI

Power steering fails under hard acceleration. When this occurs the check engine light come on and the steering has no electric assist. This continues until the acceleration is reduced. After reduced acceleration the check engine light goes off the the power steering returns to normal. This occurs intermittently, but typically on a freeway on ramp while getting up to speed and trying to merge with traffic.

Filed Nov 22, 2019 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced intermittent failure with the ignition switch. The contact had to jiggle the key for the vehicle to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician jiggled the key and the vehicle was able to start. The technician informed the contact that there may be an unknown recall on the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. *dt

Filed Apr 30, 2019 · Electrical · LA

O2 sensor, ing fuse keeps blowing causing car not to start

Filed Dec 19, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 160,000 miles · AL

Takata recall. My radio started displaying a service air bag message and my horn stopped working. The wiring in the car has stopped working. I began to replace lightbulbs thinking they were blown but just will not work. Heard this car was recalled for these exact problems I am having but for some reason my car has no recalls. My steering wheel makes a knocking noise when turning very sharp. Sounds like a piece is broken knocking around