Takata inflators please fix my car I went to the local auto parts store and they checked the system for me and all these problems plus more have popped up and they're all on the recall list
2004 Chevrolet Malibu electrical complaints
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2004 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition key failure to re-start vehicle, towed to dealership for faulty ignition switch repairs and consumer seeks reimbursement for recall repairs. *smd
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. When the contact reached his destination, the vehicle was placed in park and attempted to remove the key from the ignition, but was unsuccessful. The contact had to move the key in an up and down, side to side motion for several minutes in order to remove it from the ignition. The ignition failure occurred several times since june of 2017. The contact purchased a new key, which worked for a few months. The vehicle was taken to an independent auto mechanic and was informed that the failure would have to be repaired at the chevrolet dealer because specific tools needed to be used. The failure was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Power steering repeatedly goes out while driving. Blinkers only work sometimes. Cruise control does not engage. I lost power steering going down a busy highway.
I took my 2004 malibu max chevy to.ray chevrolet in antioch illinois.we got recalls on the steering they told us they didn't have the part .they told us they would let us know when the part came in .its been a year.its really dangerous driving is way.the steering went out a couple of times.I need help.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 MPH, the check engine and power steering warning indicators illuminated. The steering wheel required excessive force in order to make a turn. When the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, it resumed normal operation. The failure recurred several other times. The contact also stated that the brake lights failed to work. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the recalls were expired. The vehicle was taken to another dealer where they estimated that the diagnostic check would cost $114. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 166,000.
"takata recall" my 2004 malibu does not have working cruise control , my wiring is barely working as in my locks won't work , my heat we only blows cold air on defrost my defrost barely clears my windows , my t\c light is the only light that stays on all the time and I barely have traction while driving if I'm trying to accelerate getting on the highway my wheel will lock or barely move and I have to let completely off the gas to free the wheel I get any alerts on my speedometer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 23 MPH in the rain, the vehicle spun out of control and crashed into a cement barrier. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. Two days later, the interior of the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The fire department informed the contact that the fire was due to the electrical wiring in the dashboard. The vehicle was not towed or taken to the dealer. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. After the vehicle was parked, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 252,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. After the key was inserted in the ignition switch, the ignition switch failed to respond. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the windshield transmission wiper linkage bushing failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also stated that the rear passenger side tail lights failed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact also stated that removing the key from the ignition was difficult at times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact started the vehicle and noticed that the ignition key pulled out while the engine was still running. The contact also was able to turn the vehicle off without the key turning to the off position. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called the manufacturer and was advised to take the vehicle to a local dealer to check for recalls. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who stated that there were no recalls. The contact insisted that the vehicle was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 157,048.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the key would get jammed in the ignition and there was difficultly shifting the vehicle. The vehicle could be shifted after it was warmed up. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). The failure mileage was approximately 109,821...updated 04/26/16 *bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the ignition failed while the anti theft and check engine light illuminated. The failure occurred randomly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition cylinder was failing and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,691.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) but the recall part was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 02/23/16*lj updated 4/18/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine and anti theft lights illuminated. The vehicle failed to start and was towed to an independent mechanic. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while turning left or right, an abnormal noise emitted from the steering wheel. The contact stated that upon trying to remove the key from the ignition, the key had to be adjusted back and forth several times in order for it to release from the ignition switch. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v153000 (steering) and 14e044000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 50 MPH, there was a burning odor coming from the vehicle. The contact noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle and a door caught on fire. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. It was unknown who extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.
While driving i5 north I adjusted my electronic front seat for more comfort, and when I did I found the seat moving closer to the dash board, I couldn't stop it or reverse it so I frantically went from the fast lane to the shoulder of the road almost crashing into someone. When I stopped I found myself almost trapped between the steering wheel and the seat my legs were almost jammed into the underside of the dash board and the electronic seat non responsive. What I found out was that the switch had come off the control knobs and when that happens the seat went all the way forward and you have no control over it. Somebody should look into this matter. There is no recalls for this but there should be.
Reporting multiple issues. Increased problems after recall work performed..items 2 and 3. Item 1 from the original purchase and no gm solution on what has been a wide spread part quality problem documented. Drivers side seat early on from purchase dealer welded break once. Broke again driving with broken seat now leg nerve back problems. Concern on safety if in accident a..no recall why no option to get replacement parts or seat why????? While driving vehicle power steering went out reduced acceleration dashboard varying lights random varies off and on able to coast out of traffic. No ability to restart. Towed dealer indicated need to replace generator and battery both performed vehicle drains unable to start jump start runs fails again later - no solution problem started after dealership recall work done on ignition switch related to recall work???? Sitting in driveway - do we tow back to dealership that had us replace the generator as an unnecessary expense??? Selector malfunction not working serviced now no ability to use low gear selection push button. Stays on 3 why again related to recall work performed??? Some sensations of slippage between gears as well. Why?? Like the vehicle and want it to be safe to drive and keep in service. Loyal gm family member that is considering changing manufacturers. Saturn owner - no longer available pontiac owner grand am no loner available pontiac vibe owner chevrolet blazer owner chevrolet camero. Chevrolet impala our family list goes on. More difficult to keep the family loyal drop down box on vehicle never displayed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the key was permanently stuck in the ignition switch and would not eject. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
2004 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to switch replacement recall repairs and seeks reimbursement. *smd updated 10/23/2017
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the steering wheel seized as the instrument panel lights failed to illuminate. The contact also stated that after ten minutes of driving, the instrument panel lights flashed and the steering wheel resumed to normal. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14r044000 (steering) but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical power system module needed to be repaired. The contact did not disclose if the vehicle was repaired or not. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000. Updated 03/30/15*lj updated 10/21/2015
2004 chevrolet malibu. Vehicle engine stopped running, while traveling on highway. *mw the vehicle was towed to a repair shop. It was determined the ignition switch was faulty. The consumer received a recall notice and submitted documentation along with the reimbursement claim. The consumers request for reimbursement was denied. According to chrysler, his claim for reimbursement was not valid, therefore it was not covered by the recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. In addition, the vehicle failed to shift into reverse. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
2004 chevrolet malibu. Customer states that he has received three recall notices for vehicle in june 2014 and july 2014. All three noticed indicated the parts are not available and hasn't heard any response since.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start or would stall shortly after being started. The contact vehicle would only restart after several attempts. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who advised the contact to remove the extra weight from the key holder in order to prevent the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000. Updated 1/28/15*cn updated 9/8/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), and the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). The contact was not certain of when the part and remedy would become available to schedule the appointment for the repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the safety concern with the three recalls and the contact was still waiting for the parts to schedule the recall appointment. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2004 chevrolet malibu. Car was totaled and junked before electrical problems. Requesting to be removed from list
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