Electric System
Alternator, starter, hybrid battery and related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, distributor or rotor failure, spark plugs and wires failure.
What Owners Say
"vehicle ignition randomly gets locked out by the theft deterrent system and wont tart for 15-20 min while it resets"
Rob H., MI (2004 Chevrolet Malibu Unsure 2.2-L 4 Cyl)"At random times the car would not start because it thought it was being stolen. I had it towed to a repair shop that said they had to pair my key to the car again"
Anonymous, CA (2004 Chevrolet Malibu Base 2.2-L 4 Cyl)"After a fill-up, the gas gauge drops to empty for the first few times I drive the car and then starts working again. I have not had this fixed as it is too costly and doesnt' affect the driving. Also, the check engine light kept coming on which had"
Anonymous, AB (2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.5-L V6)"headlights burn out frequently. Both right and left headlight assembly bulbs burn out. turn signals included"
Donn S., CA (2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.5-L V6)"Frequently replacing burned out bulbs"
Lisa D., IL (2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 3.5-L V6)"For years I have had a sporadic problem with the turn signal lights. They kept burning out. Last summer I took my car to a dealer who went over the entire light system. He found no specific problems, but made small adjustments. Since then I have not had a light go bad"
Anonymous, OR (2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.5-L V6)"Replacement headlights do not work well"
Anonymous, OK (2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.5-L V6)"Front turn signals malfunctioning. Back ones work fine"
Anonymous, FL (2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 3.5-L V6)"The turn signal lights fail periodically. I've replaced bulbs perhaps 5-6 times; However only one time in the past year"
Patty H., OR (2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.5-L V6)"Left turn signal goes out every two to three months. While the right turn has never gone out. Supposed to be fixed on a recall but has not changed"
Anonymous, TX (2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 3.5-L V6)"SOME TYPE OF ELECTRICAL SHORT IN A MODULE INSIDE THE CONSOLE BETWEEN THE FRONT SEATS CAUSED THE BLINKERS TO WORK INTERMITTEDLY OR NOT AT ALL. HAD TO REPLACE"
Jerry C., GA (2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 3.5-L V6)"My turn signal indicator lights don't work properly. I can only get one or the other to operate. Bulbs don't blow, the indicator just doesn't work on both at same time"
Anonymous, FL (2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 2.2-L 4 Cyl)"At least one of the 4 turn indicators tend to unseat itself monthly giving false indication of blown bulb. It requires me to stop, gather tools to remove fixture in order to reseat bulb"
Cyrus F., HI (2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 3.5-L V6)"The turn signal lights on my Malibu have needed replacement several times over the course of my 12 years driving the car"
Anonymous, NC (2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 3.5-L V6)"Power driver's seat did not work. Had to replace entire seat frame"
J A., FL (2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 3.5-L V6)"Horn and side mirror control stopped workingj"
W M., CO (2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.5-L V6)"The FOB has not been able to unlock the doors or start the vehicle remotely for the last ten years and the battery is not the problem"
Alec C., IL (2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 3.5-L V6)"Several years ago my remote quit working and I had to open the car door with the key itself. I'm now using my second remote and hope it holds up until I sell this car"
Patty H., OR (2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.5-L V6)"Remote died after 3 years. Put in a new battery and it worked for another year and that died. Used manual entry since"
Anonymous, TX (2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 3.5-L V6)"Just does not work on either of the 2 Malibus"
Barbara S., KY (2004 Chevrolet Malibu Unsure 3.5-L V6)"stopped working. Too expensive to get fixed"
Anonymous, AB (2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.5-L V6)"Both keyless entry fobs failed within days of each other. The replacement cost was about $350 per unit"
Cyrus F., HI (2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 3.5-L V6)"One of the fobs no longer works"
Anonymous, NY (2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.5-L V6)"turn signals continue to click repeatedly and randomly or dont work at all.....replaced 3 4way flasher switches to fix recurring problem:(....needs recall"
Anonymous, MI (2004 Chevrolet Malibu Base 2.2-L 4 Cyl)
"The security theft system kept the car from starting several times and had to be replaced"
Anonymous, WA (2004 Chevrolet Malibu Base 3.5-L V6)