2004 Chevrolet Malibu: check engine light

Filed May 17, 2021 · Steering · OH

Eps goes out. At first only happened when I first started my car but if I restarted it then the issue went away. Problem increased over time & power steering went out while driving. Now it just won’t come back on. Wheel “twitches” or “seizes” on its own. If I put cruise control on the speed increases slightly on its own overtime on its own. It is available for inspection upon request. My safety surely felt at risk & I felt my dogs safety was at risk too. Also any of my passengers safety or anyone else on the road at that time for that matter , had I not been paying 110% attention & noticed the check engine light some on / power steering go out, I could have crashed or someone else could’ve hit me, etc.. Power steering went out while driving quite a few times & I’ve seen numerous complaints for these issues with this same year & model so it has to be a defect not just a personal issue. Have seen comments/reviews all over the internet about these issue , mostly the electric power steering , and even some that say they had replaced their steering column on 3 separate occasions out of pocket with no help resolving this issue from gm or Chevrolet. They first appeared as soon as the power steering went out. No lights prier & no power steering warning on the radio dash thing. (It says when I’m low on washer fluid, or when the power steering goes out, etc.. across my radio)

Filed Jan 30, 2021 · Steering · 176,260 miles · GA

Driving on city streets at approximately 35 MPH when suddenly the power (assist) steering goes out...the check engine light is illuminating...the radio screen states 'power steering' as an audible chime was heard.

Filed Dec 16, 2020 · Engine, Steering · 225,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving at low speeds, the steering wheel was loose. The check engine and power steering warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to serra chevrolet 7850 us-64, memphis, tn 38133, (901) 328-9262) where the contact was informed that the vehicle was in bad condition. The dealer declined to complete the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 225,000.

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 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 Jan 15, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 295,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to move into gear when attempting to drive or reverse. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact called tracy chevrolet at (209) 835-4500 (located at 3400 auto plaza way, tracy, ca 95304) and was informed to schedule an appointment. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer due to the diagnostic and repair fees. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 295,000.

Filed Nov 2, 2018 · Steering · 177,389 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering warning indicator illuminated every time the vehicle was started. The contact stated that the failure started two days ago. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 177,389. *tt consumer stated check engine light comes on when there is no steering pump on top.

Filed May 10, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 166,000 miles · TN

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.

Filed Jul 27, 2016 · Brakes, Fuel system · 140 miles · OH

There was a recall on fuel system my engine light is on and had it diagnosed and its reading I need a fuel pump cant understand why when work was already done sometimes when I accelerate to 25-30 stutters and putts

Filed Jul 25, 2016 · Electrical · 200,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Jan 27, 2016 · Electrical · 109,821 miles · MI

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

Filed Dec 11, 2015 · Engine · 120,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. After the vehicle was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v224000 (power train), the engine stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The failure occurred during the thirty two mile drive from the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Prior to having the recall repair performed, the contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.