2004 Chevrolet Malibu
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 1,697 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 26 Malibu model years with reports.
Of the 2004 reports, 81 involved a crash and 15 involved a fire. 55 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
SteeringJul 21, 2014
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, and 2007-2009 Saturn Aura vehicles. The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure.
A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492.
Campaign 14E044000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringMay 14, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.
Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.
Campaign 14V252000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionApr 30, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles. On May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2003, through October 5, 2007, model year 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured from June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, and model year 2005-2008 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured from May 26, 2004, through September 28, 2007, and equipped with 4-speed transmissions. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 1,131,113.
If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the PARK position, the transmission may not be in PARK. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14152.
Campaign 14V224000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, electric power assist systemMar 31, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. GM expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014. When parts are available, owners will be mailed a second letter to come in to have the applicable bulletin applied. Bulletin 14115 covers model year 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, 2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts. Dealers will replace the EPS motor. Bulletin 14116 covers model year 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx, 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from March 1, 2008, through June 27, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly. Bulletin 14117 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from February 1, 2008, through February 28, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly and EPS motor controller unit. Bulletin 14118 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from October 1, 2007, through January 31, 2008. Dealers will replace the EPS motor controller unit. The recall began on July 17, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. GM's number for this recall is N140115. Note: GM bulletin number 14119 will be implemented for model year 2006-2008 and early production of 2009 Chevrolet HHR (non-turbo) and model year 2003 Saturn ION to provide EPS Motor replacement for the life of the vehicle.
Campaign 14V153000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpFeb 28, 2011
TI AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS, PART NUMBERS TU456 AND TU303, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AS AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MAY SEIZE, STOPPING THE FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE CREATING A STALLING CONDITION.
A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE IN USE.
TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP WITH A NEW OR REWORKED FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TI AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-866-867-3759 OR LOG ON TO WWW.RECALLRESPONSE.COM.
Campaign 11E009000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/moduleApr 19, 2004
SOME OF THESE PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) THAT MAY CALCULATE A HIGHER THAN ACTUAL VEHICLE SPEED BECAUSE OF AN ERRATIC REAR-WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL, AND CAUSE ABS ACTIVATION WHERE IT IS NOT NEEDED OR NEEDED ABS ACTIVATION TO BE EXTENDED DURING BRAKING AS THE VEHICLE SPEED DROPS TO ABOUT 3 MPH.
UNEXPECTED ABS ACTIVIATION COULD INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE UP TO ABOUT 11 FEET DPENDING ON THE GRADE OF THE ROAD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS CONTROLLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
Campaign 04V190000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, front, anchorageApr 16, 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ANALYSIS OF AN A SIDE IMPACT CRASH TEST CONDUCTED BY THE NHTSA;S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) INDICATED THAT THE OUTBOARD ANCHORAGE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT COULD DISCONNECT BECAUSE OF CONTACT BETWEEN THE SEAT TRIM AND THE ANCHORAGE CONNECTOR WHEN THE SEAT WAS ADJUSTED TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.
IF THIS OCCURRED IN A CRASH, THE DRIVER COULD RECEIVE GREATER INJURIES.
DEALERS WILL INSERT A RETAINER ON BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S BELT ANCHORAGES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
Campaign 04V188000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 24, 2004
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." SOME OF THESE VEHICLES THAT WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM (AORS) HAVE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISORS WITH AORS LABELS. THE AORS LABELS DO NOT INCLUDE STATEMENTS AND THE ILLUSTRATION REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 208 FOR VEHICLES WITHOUT AORS.
OWNERS WILL BE SENT REPLACEMENT LABELS WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO INSTALL THEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 21, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
Campaign 04V094000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
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Steering, Electrical system, Air bags, Seat belts, May 31, 2005
THE CAR CUT OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND IN HEAVY TRAFFIC MORE THAN ONCE. THERE WAS NO WARNING THAT THIS WOULD HAPPEN. THE CAR WAS SERVICED BEFORE FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT IT CONTINUED TO HAPPEN. I HAVE HAD 3 RECALLS, THE HORN FUSE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, AND THE BLINKER IS CURRENTLY OUT. THE STEERING COLLAR HAS ALSO BEEN REPLACED. THIS CAR WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A NEW CAR.
Electrical system, Equipment, May 31, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATES THAT VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THE CAR WILL DIE WHILE IT IS IDLING. WHEN GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE AND TURNING IT OFF AND THEN GET TING BACK INTO THE VEHICLE IT WILL NOT START AGAIN. THIS HAPPENED FOUR DIFFERENT TIMES. THE CD PLAYER WILL NOT WORK, AND SOMETIMES WHEN HE TRIED STARTING VEHICLE THE TRUNK WILL OPEN. SO IT HAD BEEN SEVERAL DIFFERENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE.*AK
Electrical system, Jan 18, 2005
WHEN STARTING/DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY. PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB
Electrical system, Dec 9, 2004
NUMBER ONE COMPLAINT. 2004 MALIBU IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH INTERMITTENLY NOT STARTING. PURCHASED THE CAR WITH 6000+ MILES. THE PROBLEM STARTED RIGHT AFTER PURCHASE. DEALER CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. WAS TOLD TO DRIVE IT UNTIL IT BECOMES FREQUENT PROBLEM. LAST EPISODE WAS ON 12/8/04. ALSO HAVE HAD WARNING COME UP ON REGARDING THE POWERS TEERING, TOOK TO DEALER. THEY HAD TO "REPROGRAM THE CAR". HAVEN'T HAD THAT PROBLEM SINCE. VERY CONCERNED OVER THE ISSUE OF CAR NOT STARTING. WORRIED IT MY QUIT RUNNING WHILE DRIVING, AND CAUSE ACCIDENT.*AK
Steering, Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Dec 3, 2004
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND NUMEROUS STARTING PROBLEMS. WHILE DRIVING, THE DOOR LOCKS UNLOCKED, ENGINE DIES WITH NO WARNING. *BF NAR *JLS THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, THE HAZARD LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING, THE ALARM WOULD GO OFF, THE POWER REAR VIEW MIRRORS WERE INOPERATIVE, THE VEHICLE WOULD BUCK AND SURGE, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE, THE VEHICLE WOULD START ROUGH AND THE TACHOMETER WOULD BOUNCE. *SC *JB
Steering, Power train, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Nov 11, 2004
I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY 04 MALIBU. ROUGH IDLE, POWER STEERING FALIURE MANY TIMES TOOK TO DEALER 3 TIMES COULD NOT DUPLICATE, BROUGHT IN WITH POWER STEERING OUT AT IT WAS DUPLICATED, BUT COULD NOT FIGURE OUT FOR A WHILE TOLD ME TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE, NO SAFETY FACTOR.FINALLY THOUGHT THEY FIGURED OUT PUT IN A NEW STEERING COLUMN, 9,000 MILES LATER BACK TO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH HARD SHIFTING,AND ALSO WITH IGNITION STICKING OR CONTINUING TO TURN OVER AFTER LEETING GO OF THE KEY. I WOULD NOT RECOMEND THIS CAR TO ANYONE AND THEY SHOULD ALL BE CRUSHED.MY WIFE IS TERRIFIED OF THE CAR AND WILL NOT DRIVE.CAR IS AT DEALER RIGHT NOW WE ARE DRIVING A LOANER. *JB EA04018_CAT
Steering, Electrical system, Oct 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
Steering, Electrical system, Oct 21, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE HORN DID NOT WORK AS WELL. *JB EA04018_CAT
Electrical system, Air bags, Oct 14, 2004
WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MECHANIC TOLD THE CONSUMER NOT TO PANIC, BECAUSE IT WAS NORMAL. *AK THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WAS PERMANENTLY LOCK FROM THE OUTSIDE. *JB
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Latches/locks/linkages, Equipment, Aug 30, 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. CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE AND THE LOCKS AUTOMATICALLY UNLOCKED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL RUNNING. ALSO, THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS RUNNING WHEN THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION. *AK
Electrical system, Aug 30, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH ALL GAUGES FAILED. CONSUMER DIDN'T KNOW THE SPEED. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM . WANTEDS TO BUY THE VEHICLE FROM THE CONSUMER. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Aug 23, 2004
WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLED. WITHOUT CONSUMER HAD SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS OF BEING REAR ENDED. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
Electrical system, Aug 16, 2004
WHEN DRIVING, THE VEHICLE TO CUT OFF. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANY DEFECTS. *JB
Electrical system, Aug 16, 2004
FIRST TWO OCCURRENCES I WOULD BE COMPLETELY STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND MY MALIBU WOULD GO COMPLETELY DEAD. NO WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH WOULD LIGHT UP. THE THIRD OCCURRENCE MY HUSBAND WAS BACKING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AT HOME AND THE CAR WENT DEAD AGAIN. ALSO, AT TIMES WHEN TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION THE CAR WOULD TAKE 3 TIMES TO START. THE FIRST TIME THE ENGINE WOULD JUST CLICK LIKE THE ENGINE WASN'T TURNING OVER SO TO SPEAK, THEN THE OTHER ATTEMPTS OF TRYING TO TURN THE CAR ON IT WOULD JUST MAKE THIS GOD AWFUL NOISE LIKE IT WAS TRYING TO START BUT NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN. I AM CURRENTLY FILING THE FLORIDA LEMON LAW ON THIS VEHICLE.*AK
Steering, Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Aug 5, 2004
WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL DASHBOARD COMPONENTS FAILED TO FUNCTION WHEN THE KEY WAS TURNED IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THE FOLLOWING DAY A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED, BUT NO FAILURE CODES WERE FOUND. THE FAILURE RECURRED 4 MONTHS LATER WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE. ALSO, THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL READ STEERING COLUMN ASSISTANCE NEEDED. THE CONSUMER THEN TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, THEN BACK ON. THE VEHICLE STARTED, BUT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T MOVE. THE STEERING WHEEL UNLOCKED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED 20 MINUTES LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE SERVICE PERSON INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS ISSUE, AND ORDERED A NEW STEERING COLUMN TO BE INSTALLED. THE CONSUMER WAS INSTRUCTED NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE OUT OF TOWN, IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING AT 1379 MILES, THE CONSUMER SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE FUEL LINE CLIP CAME OFF, AND FUEL WAS LEAKING. THE DEALERSHIP REINSTALLED THE FUEL CLIP BECAUSE IT WASN'T PROPERLY INSTALLED AT FACTORY. *AK EA04018_CAT *SC
Electrical system, Jul 24, 2004
THE LIGHT WITH A WRENCH CAME ON MANY TIMES. HAD CAR SERVICED THREE DIFFERENT TIMES (2/19/04, 3/04/04, AND 03/11/04). AFTER THE THIRD SERVICE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT LOOSE GROUND AT LEFT CORE SUPPORT WAS THE PROBLEM.*AK
Steering, Electrical system, Jul 9, 2004
TRAVELING DOWN STREET AT LOW SPEED WHEN A SUDDEN BUT LIGHT JOLT FROM THE ENGINE IS FELT. MOMENTS LATER SLOWING DOWN FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT TOTAL LOSE OF ELECTRICAL POWER. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. VEHICLE IS IN FOR REPAIRS ON THIS DATE. *AK EA04018_CAT
Electrical system, Apr 29, 2004
WHILE DRVING OR SITTING THE ALARM WOULD GO OFF AT ANYTIME, INCLUDING THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE TURNING ON/OFF WHILE THE ALARM GOING OFF. TOLD BY DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT THE CAR COULD START/TURN OFF ON ITS OWN WHILE BEING DRIVEN. TURNED INTO SERVICE DEPARTMENT NUMEROUS TIMES AND PROBLEM NOT FIXED, THEY REPLACED THE COMPUTER IN THE CAR AND REMOVED THE ACCESSORY ALARM, BUT FACTORY SECRURIT SYSTEM WOULD STILL GO OFF. IT IS CUURENTLY IN THE SHOP TODAY 4/29/04 FOR THE 3RD TIME TO BE "FIXED" AGAIN. WHILE THIS PROBLEM IS OCCURING THE INFOMATION PANEL (TRIP MILES, MPG, AVERAGE SPEED, OIL LIFE,ETC.) WOULD RESET.
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical system, Apr 13, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED FOUR TIMES IN FOUR MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN UNIT. ALSO, THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKES MADE A SCREECHING NOISE WHEN DEPRESSED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ABS MODULE AND FRONT BRAKE HUBS. ALTHOUGH THE REPAIRS HAD BEEN DONE, THE SAME PROBLEMS RECURRED. *AK THERE WERE ELECTRICAL FAILURES WITH THE DASH DIMMER SWITCH AND HEADLIGHT DIMMER, THE KEYLESS ENTRY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND GREASE LEAKED FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. *SC PE04031_CAT *JB
Electrical system, Feb 10, 2004
PROBLEMS WITH KEYS GETTING STUCK IN IGNITION.*MR *MR
Electrical system, Dec 22, 2003
KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION, WILL NOT COME OUT. CHEVY SERVICE BUFFED KEY, GRAPHITED LOCK, BUT STILL THE KEY IS GETTING STUCK! SERVICE SAID THERE IS NOTHING MORE THEY CAN DO WHICH IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!!! IT'S A BRAND NEW CAR!!*AK
Steering, Electrical system, Dec 10, 2003
AFTER PUTTING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, IT BECAME STUCK AND WAS NOT ABLE TO BE RELEASED RIGHT AWAY. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE MECHANIC COULD NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK WHEN THE POWER STEER LOCKED UP, THE CONSUMER HAD TROUBLE TURNING THE WHEEL. *CB *JB STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING POSITION SENSOR REPLACEDCW. PE04031_CAT