The car cut off while I was driving and in heavy traffic more than once. There was no warning that this would happen. The car was serviced before for this problem but it continued to happen. I have had 3 recalls, the horn fuse has been replaced twice, and the blinker is currently out. The steering collar has also been replaced. This car was supposed to be a new car.
2004 Chevrolet Malibu electrical complaints
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Dt: the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact states that vehicle will not start. The car will die while it is idling. When getting out of vehicle and turning it off and then get ting back into the vehicle it will not start again. This happened four different times. The cd player will not work, and sometimes when he tried starting vehicle the trunk will open. So it had been several different electrical problems with this vehicle.
When starting/driving the vehicle, the instrument panel lights failed to work intermittently. Provide more information.
Number one complaint. 2004 malibu is having problems with intermittenly not starting. Purchased the car with 6000+ miles. The problem started right after purchase. Dealer can't find anything wrong. Was told to drive it until it becomes frequent problem. Last episode was on 12/8/04. Also have had warning come up on regarding the powers teering, took to dealer. They had to "reprogram the car". Haven't had that problem since. Very concerned over the issue of car not starting. Worried it my quit running while driving, and cause accident.
Electrical problems and numerous starting problems. While driving, the door locks unlocked, engine dies with no warning. *bf nar *jls the steering wheel locked up, the hazard lights stopped working, the alarm would go off, the power rear view mirrors were inoperative, the vehicle would buck and surge, the steering wheel would shake, the vehicle would start rough and the tachometer would bounce. *sc
I have had many problems with my 04 malibu. Rough idle, power steering faliure many times took to dealer 3 times could not duplicate, brought in with power steering out at it was duplicated, but could not figure out for a while told me to continue to drive, no safety factor.finally thought they figured out put in a new steering column, 9,000 miles later back to having problems with power steering. Also problems with hard shifting,and also with ignition sticking or continuing to turn over after leeting go of the key. I would not recomend this car to anyone and they should all be crushed.my wife is terrified of the car and will not drive.car is at dealer right now we are driving a loaner. *jb ea04018_cat
On march 22, 2004 at 2,715 miles steering column locked while driving 56 MPH. During the attempt to unlock the steering column consumer broke the steering wheel. At the present time, vehicle stalled while driving 45 MPH. Consumer believed the problem was due to the computer module. Dealer was not contacted during both incidents. *ak ea04018_cat
While driving 60 MPH the steering wheel locked. The consumer pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The horn did not work as well. *jb ea04018_cat
While driving, the air bag light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the mechanic told the consumer not to panic, because it was normal. *ak the passenger side door was permanently lock from the outside.
Consumer complained about an electrical problem. Consumer took vehicle to dealership and had the work done on july 1, 2004. Vehicle had only 100 miles. On august 13,2004 the dashboard lights failed, and the tail lights were out. On august 23, vehicle had the same problem. Consumer parked the vehicle and the locks automatically unlocked while the vehicle was still running. Also, the air conditioner was running when the key was not in the ignition.
While driving at 35 MPH all gauges failed. Consumer didn't know the speed. Dealership inspected vehicle several times, and could not duplicate or correct the problem . Wanteds to buy the vehicle from the consumer.
While traveling at any speed vehicle stalled. Without consumer had several close calls of being rear ended. Vehicle was serviced several times, but problem recurred.
When driving, the vehicle to cut off. The dealer could not find any defects.
First two occurrences I would be completely stopped at traffic light and my malibu would go completely dead. No warning lights on the dash would light up. The third occurrence my husband was backing out of the parking lot at home and the car went dead again. Also, at times when turning the key in the ignition the car would take 3 times to start. The first time the engine would just click like the engine wasn't turning over so to speak, then the other attempts of trying to turn the car on it would just make this god awful noise like it was trying to start but nothing would happen. I am currently filing the florida lemon law on this vehicle.
The light with a wrench came on many times. Had car serviced three different times (2/19/04, 3/04/04, and 03/11/04). After the third service it was determined that loose ground at left core support was the problem.
Traveling down street at low speed when a sudden but light jolt from the engine is felt. Moments later slowing down for a traffic light total lose of electrical power. This does not happen all the time. Vehicle is in for repairs on this date. *ak ea04018_cat
While drving or sitting the alarm would go off at anytime, including the vehicle's engine turning on/off while the alarm going off. Told by dealer service department that the car could start/turn off on its own while being driven. Turned into service department numerous times and problem not fixed, they replaced the computer in the car and removed the accessory alarm, but factory secrurit system would still go off. It is cuurently in the shop today 4/29/04 for the 3rd time to be "fixed" again. While this problem is occuring the infomation panel (trip miles, mpg, average speed, oil life,etc.) would reset.
While driving at any speed and without warning, the vehicle lost power steering. This problem happened four times in four months. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who replaced the steering column unit. Also, the ABS light came on and the brakes made a screeching noise when depressed. The dealer replaced the ABS module and front brake hubs. Although the repairs had been done, the same problems recurred. *ak there were electrical failures with the dash dimmer switch and headlight dimmer, the keyless entry needed to be replaced and grease leaked from the left front wheel. *sc pe04031_cat
Problems with keys getting stuck in ignition.*mr
Key gets stuck in the ignition, will not come out. Chevy service buffed key, graphited lock, but still the key is getting stuck! Service said there is nothing more they can do which is totally unacceptable!!! It's a brand new car!!
After putting the key in the ignition, it became stuck and was not able to be released right away. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership several times, but the mechanic could not resolve the problem. *ak when the power steer locked up, the consumer had trouble turning the wheel. *cb *jb steering column and steering position sensor replacedcw. Pe04031_cat
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