2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device Issues in the 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU

8 steeringcolumn lockinganti theft device complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device Complaints

#10134322 | August 26, 2005 Crash

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR IN THE STEERING COLUMN HAD TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT IN JANUARY BECAUSE THE STEERING LOCKED . THE DEALERSHIP STATED THERE WERE MULTIPLE CARS OF THIS MAKE AND MODEL THAT HAD THIS PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICES ON THE POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKES , BUT THE RECALL NOTICES WERE RECEIVED AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED AFTER THE ACCIDENT TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT, BUT IT WAS TAKEN TO A BODY SHOP TO BE REPAIRED. THE POLICE REPORT STATED THAT THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR. THE CONTACT CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND RECEIVED A LETTER STATING THERE WAS NO BASIS FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE DEDUCTIBLE. *AK

#10115281 | March 17, 2005

THE POWER STEERING LOCKS AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE LEFT, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED FOR REPAIR, BUT THEY FAIL TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.*AK

#10107127 | January 10, 2005

POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON CONSISTENTLY. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHILE DRIVING.*AK

#10097785 | October 26, 2004

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

#10097630 | October 25, 2004

WHEN COMING TO A STOP POWER STEERING FAILED, AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. CONSUMER HAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE TO STOP. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK EA04018_CAT FOUND THE WHEEL POSITION SENSOR NOT READING CONSISTENTLY. THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT GRINDING NOISE. *SC

#10090007 | August 30, 2004

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE CONSUMER LOST POWER STEERING. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK EA04018_CAT (DUPLICATES VOQ 10089025- SAME VIN/DRIVER)

#10083961 | August 2, 2004

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND WOULDN'T TURN IN ANY DIRECTION. WHEN THIS OCCURRED A WRENCH ICON ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER VEERED OFF THE HIGHWAY, TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, AND RESTARTED IT. THIS UNLOCKED THE STEERING WHEEL. A SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE INDICATED THAT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES,THAT RESULTED IN ACCIDENTS. *AK EA04018_CAT

#10054006 | January 14, 2004

WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL TOWARDS THE RIGHT STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE INSPECTED. *AK WHEN FAILURE OCCURRED, THERE WAS VIRTUALLY NO ASSIST BUT DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE NEXT DAY THE STEERING WAS NORMAL. DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN. REPAIR ORDER PROVIDED.CW *LA PE04031_CAT

Other 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU Problem Areas

Steering 715 complaints Steeringelectric Power Assist System 139 complaints Electrical System 117 complaints Seats 68 complaints Exterior Lighting 60 complaints Power Train 49 complaints Steeringcolumn 43 complaints Service Brakes 30 complaints Air Bags 24 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 23 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 21 complaints Suspension 21 complaints Unknown Or Other 19 complaints Engine 17 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 16 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 13 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 13 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 13 complaints Electrical Systemignition 12 complaints Seat Belts 12 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 10 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 8 complaints Wheels 8 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 7 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 7 complaints Suspensionfront 7 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 6 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 5 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 4 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 3 complaints Service Brakes Electric 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 2 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 2 complaints Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 2 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Traction Control System 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint

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