2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU Suspensionfront Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspensionfront Issues in the 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU

7 suspensionfront complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Suspensionfront Complaints

#10277337 | July 19, 2009

CAR MADE CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING RIGHT AND OR LEFT FIND THAT THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON STEERING SHAFT WAS RUSTED SO I SPRAYED IT DOWN WITH SOME FREE ALL PENETRATING OIL, HAS GONE AWAY. THERE IS ALSO A CLUNKNG NOISE GOING OVER BUMPS LIFTED THE CAR BY THE BODY AND SHOOK WHEELS FOUND THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE PLAY IN THEM. *TR

#10196611 | July 17, 2007

PROBLEMS WITH THE:"RACK AND PINION STEERING , BRAKES, FRONT SUSPENSION. *AK

#10159510 | June 10, 2006

I PURCHASED MY 2004 MALIBU ON THE DATE LISTED AS INCIDENT DATE. AFTER BRINGING HOME AND DRIVING A BIT, I BEGAN TO NOTICE A CLUNKING NOISE UNDER THE FRONT FLOOR WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS IS ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE AT LOW SPEEDS. *JB

#10154131 | March 30, 2006

2004 MALIBU MAKES A CONSTANT KNOCKING AND POPPING SOUND IN THE FRONT END. *TS THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT HASN'T IDENTIFIED THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *NM

#10103102 | December 3, 2004

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT.*AK

#10099111 | November 1, 2004

CONSUMER HAS A CONCERN THAT THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH OR MORE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS. EACH TIMES THE DEALER HAS ALIGNED THE FRONT WHEELS, READJUSTED THE STEERING WHEEL, CHANGED THE LEFT SIDE TIRE AND REALIGNED THE FRONT TIRE AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. *JB

#10089981 | August 30, 2004

A KNOCKING/CLICKING NOISE CAME FROM THE STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN WHEN TURNING. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED STEERING SHAFT , BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK *TC EA04018_CAT DELETED EA04018 ANNOTATION - HAVE NOT VALIDATED THIS IS SECOND POWER STEERING LOSS INCIDENT 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 Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 8 complaints Wheels 8 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 7 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 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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