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1G1ZU54864F••••••2004 Chevrolet MALIBU CLASSIC
This build draws 7.6× more complaints than the average 2004 Chevrolet MALIBU CLASSIC build (26 vs 3).
26on this build
92on the model
27builds in total
Most reportedSteering 18Seats 5Electrical System 3Suspension 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringApr 2017
My malibu would lose power steering while driving. If I shut off the car and started it back up, the power steering would be back. I then got a recall notice about the issue so I took it in. The power steering worked for a couple years then suddenly went out completely. I can…
Unknown Or OtherApr 2015
I was stopped at a red light, when the car shuts off. I turned the car back on, but if I went slower then 10 mph the car would shut off. I pulled into a local grocery store parking lot, and the car was running hot. I checked the oil and found that the oil was completely empty. I…
Service BrakesMay 2014
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…
SeatsJul 2011
The drivers seat frame welds broke, leaving the seat unstable and leaning to the right. The vehicle had 50,000 miles on it and was driven primarily by one person and maintained well. The primary driver was @ 200 lbs
Electrical SystemJul 2004
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.…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1ZU54864F247432 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.