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
1,697 reports, newest first.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 17, 2006
NOTICED FRONT END SHUTTER WHILE APPLYING BRAKES. TOOK CAR TO DEALER UNDER WARRANTY AND EXTENDED WARRANTY AND DEALER SAID EXCESSIVE RUST IN BRAKE PADS. ALSO DEALER SAID FRONT ROTORS WERE WARPED. DEALER TURNED ROTORS AND CLEANED. CAR HAD ONLY 28K MILES ON IT. DROVE FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AND PROBLEM CAME BACK. TOOK BACK TO SAME DEALER AND HE SAID ROTORS FINE JUST EXCESSIVE RUST AND BRAKE DUST. NOTHING HE COULD DO. CAR HAS 34K MILES ON IT AND IN THE RAIN, APPLIED BRAKES AND WHOLE FRONT END SHUTTERED AND ANTI- LOCKS WERE GRINDING. TOOK BACK TO DEALER AND THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEMS. NOW CAR HAS 42K MILES AND TOOK TO MIDAS, THEY SAID FRONT ROTORS SEVERELY WARPED AND PADS WORN AWAY. THEY COULD TELL SOMEONE TURNED DOWN ROTORS ONCE AND DID BAD JOB. HAVE TO REPLACE FRONT ROTORS WITH DIFFERENT STYLE ROTORS AND NEW PADS. COSTS $500 DOLLARS TO REPLACE. CHEVROLET WILL NOT COVER ANY OF IT EVEN THOUGH EXISTING PROBLEM. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 5, 2006
BOUGHT CAR APRIL 2004, EVERY FEW WEEKS TO ONCE A MONTH CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR NOISES. SINCE 4/05 DEALER HAS REPLACED ROTORS 3 TIMES, CALIPERS AND STRUTS REPLACED, AND STILL WITH A VIBRATING IN STEERING WHEEL AND WINDY NOISE. WHEN YOU PUSH ON THE BRAKES YOU HAVE A GRINDING NOISE, LIKE A METAL SOUND, VERY LOUD CAN HEAR OVER THE RADIO. DEALER SAYS WINDY NOISE IS NORMAL FOR NEW PARTS. STILL VIBRATING FEELING IN STEERING WHEEL WHILE BRAKING FROM OVER 50 MPH. DEALER NOW SAYS PARTS ARE NOT COVERED BY GM. *JB
Steering, May 4, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER AND THE BRAKES VIBRATED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE TIE ROD HAD BROKEN AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE.
Exterior lighting, May 2, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. UPON INITIAL INSPECTION, THE AMBER LENS INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING HAD VISIBLE DAMAGE ON THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY AS THOUGH IT HAD BURNED. THERE WERE NO VISIBLE FLAMES OR SMOKE TO INDICATE A FIRE. THE DEALER WAS ALERTED, BUT NO REPAIRS WERE MADE.
Steering, Apr 28, 2006
IN WARM WEATHER, WHEN MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS, POWER STEERING MAKES GROANING, POPPING SOUNDS, AND OCCASIONALLY STUTTERS. AFRAID THAT STEERING MIGHT FAIL COMPLETELY. *NM
Latches/locks/linkages, Apr 28, 2006
AS A FORMER GM DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER I WOULD LIKE TO IDENTIFY A DOOR LATCH WET FREEZE CONDITION THAT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS JEOPARDIZES CUSTOMER SAFETY. THE ISSUE OCCURS ON SOME VEHICLES USING THE DELPHI VERSION OF THE GM GLOBAL DOOR LATCH, AND THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS IN US AND CANADA. THE FAILURE MODE OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN WASHED, OR EXPOSED TO WATER, AND THE VEHICLE IS FROZEN AFTERWARDS. WHEN WATER ENTERS THE LATCH, AND ICE FORMS THE DOOR LATCH BECOMES INOPERATIVE, THE DOOR CAN BE OPENED AND BUT THE LATCH WILL NOT RELATCH. THERE HAVE BEEN INSTANCES REPORTED IN CANADA IN WHICH THE CUSTOMER HAD EXPERIENCED THIS CONDITION AND THE A PASSENGER ALMOST FELL OUT OF A MOVING VEHICLE DUE TO THE DOOR NOT RELATCHING. THIS CONDITION HAPPENS PRIMARILY ON REAR DOORS AND EFFECT THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES (CHEVROLET MALIBU, COBALT, BUICK LUCERNE, BUICK LACROSSE, CHEVROLET EQUINOX, CADILLAC SRX, CADILLAC CTS). THE ISSUE INITIALLY SURFACE IN DECEMBER 2004, AND REMEDIATION PLANS TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE WE PROVEN INEFFECTIVE, YET MANAGEMENT CONTINUED TO BELIEVE THE PROBLEM WAS SOLVED. ONCE THE WINTER SEASON WAS OVER, THE PROBLEM WAS LONG FORGOTTEN. THE NEXT WINTER, WINTER 2005 THE PROBLEM RESURFACED. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE THERE IS ONE FULL MODEL YEAR OF VEHICLES IN EXCESS OF 1 MILLION VEHICLES IN THE FIELD THAT WHEN EXPOSED TO WATER AND FROZEN BECOME AN OCCUPANT HAZARD. THE CONDITION CAN BE EASILY REPLICATED BY WASHING ONE OF THE VEHICLES AND PUTTING IT IN A COLD CELL , AND THEN OPERATING THE DOOR. I URGE NHTSA TO LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE BEFORE ANY INJURIES OCCUR. *NM
Steering, Apr 25, 2006, crash
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER TO THE LEFT LANE. WHILE TRYING TO RECOVER INTO THE CORRECT LANE, THE VEHICLE WENT OVER A GUARDRAIL AND OVER A RAVINE. THE DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED. THE CONTACT HAS SEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET CONCERNING SIMILAR POWER STEERING PROBLEMS. THE CONTACT REPORTS NO PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE COSUMER STATED THE ENGINE ALSO ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. UPDATED 05/10/06
Air bags, Apr 24, 2006, crash
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE VEHICLE HIT A DEER HEAD ON AND THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED FRONTAL BODY DAMAGE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP; THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHY THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.
Suspension, Apr 11, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS A NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHILE TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THIS IS THE ISSUE ADDRESSED IN THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN, MANUFACTURER #1716682 REGARDING THE SUSPENSION. THE BULLETIN STATED THE REPAIR IS BEING DESIGNED AND SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2006.
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 8, 2006
BRAND NEW MONTE CARLO SS 2004 USEING EXSESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL.THIS PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT 700 MILES AND CONTINUES TODAY,HAVE USED ABOUT 6 QUARTS SO FAR CAR HAS 5000 MILES ON IT NOW. *NM
Steering, Apr 6, 2006
DEFECTIVE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT,TOOK IT IN APRIL 4 2006 FOR THE THIRD TIME GENERAL MOTORS DOESN'T HAVE THE PART TO FIX IT. ITS ON A NATIONWIDE BACKORDER. I'M STUCK DRIVING A CAR THAT HAS A DEFECTIVE STEERING COLUMN. *JB
Steering, Mar 29, 2006
ELECTRONICALLY ASSISTED STEERING QUIT WORKING WHILE TURNING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY AND CHECK ENGINE OR OTHER WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS FINALLY STOPPED AND THE ENGINE TURNED OFF AND THEN BACK ON. PROBLEM CLEARED AFTER THIS INCIDENT. WE'VE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR TWO WEEKS. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DURING THIS INCIDENT AND IS THE PRIMARY DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE. I'M CONCERNED WITH THE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS I'VE SEEN ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE FROM OTHERS, THAT SHE MAY BE IN DANGER THE NEXT TIME THIS HAPPENS AT HIGHER SPEEDS OR ON A CORNER. *NM
Suspension, Mar 27, 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
Steering, Mar 10, 2006
THE STEERING SYSTEM HAS FAILED 3 TIMES ON THE VEHICLE. GM MOTORS HAS REPAIRED THE PART TWICE, BY REPLACING THE ENTIRE STEERING SYSTEM. RIGHT NOW THE CAR IS IN THE SHOP FOR THE 3RD TIME FOR THE SAME DEFECT. WE ARE NOT SURE IF GM MOTORS IS GOING TO PAY TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WE ARE CURRENTLY OUT OF THE WARRANTY BUT THIS IS THE 3RD TIME. IT WAS REPLACED IN 3/04 & 10/04. GM TOLD US THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE ISSUE BUT ACCORDING TO THEIR RECORDS NOT ENOUGH CARS WERE AFFECTED THEREFORE A RECALL HAD NOT BEEN INITIATED. WHAT DISTURBS ME IS THEY NEW EXACTLY WHICH CARS WHERE AFFECTED BEFORE THEY WERE EVEN SOLD TO CONSUMERS. *NM
Suspension, Mar 10, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THERE WAS A RATTLING SOUND NOTICED COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. ALTHOUGH THE DEALERSHIP WAS ALERTED NO REPAIRS WERE MADE.
Suspension, Mar 9, 2006
2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU FRONT END MAD A THUMPING NOISE WHEN MAKING SLOW TURNS. *TS *JB
Power train, Mar 3, 2006
2004 MALIBU MAXX - AFTER CAR TURNED 25,000 MILES, WOULD START TO BE SLUGGISH UPON SLOW ACCELERATION BETWEEN 35 - 40 MPH. HAPPENING MORE AND MORE FREQUENTLY AS CAR APPROACH 30,000 MILES. LEFT VEHICLE WITH DEALERSHIP IN FEBRUARY 06. PROBLEM WAS IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE 3-4 VALVES WERE BURNED, AS WAS THE BAN, AND THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. *JB
Steering, Feb 27, 2006
OWN 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX. POWER STEERING FAILS OCASSIONALLY. PRESENTS DANGEROUS SITUATION UPON FAILURE. STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED ONE WEEK AGO BUT PROBLEM REMAINS. *NM
Steering, Feb 23, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT ANY SPEED, THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING SHAFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR. HOWEVER, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND THE DEALER DETERMINED THE PROBLEM WAS THE STEERING SHAFT, THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT CURRENTLY NO REPAIRS COULD BE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THIS WAS DUE TO THE MANUFACTURER NOT HAVING A REMEDY OR TSB TO THE PROBLEM, BUT THEY WERE AWARE THE PROBLEM EXISTED. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THE CONTACT SHOULD CONTINUE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE.
Steering, Structure, Feb 16, 2006
TOOK MAXX TO DEALER FOR CLICKING NOISE IN STEERING COLUMN AND THUMPING NOISE IN REAR OF VEHICLE UPON DECELERATION. WAS ADVISED THAT THE CLICKING NOISE HAD BEEN REPORTED BEFORE BUT NO "FIX" WAS AVAILABLE AS OF YET FROM GM. ALSO WAS ADVISED THAT THUMPING NOISE WAS THE HATCH. THEY ADJUSTED THE HATCH SO POORLY THAT NOW IT DOESN'T CLOSE ALL THE WAY AND OF COURSE THE THUMPING NOISE IS STILL THERE. TOOK CAR BACK (THIRD TIME) AND HAD SERVICE MANAGER RIDE WITH ME UNTIL HE ACKNOWLEDGED THE THUMPING NOISE IN ADDITION TO THE CLICK IN STEERING COLUMN. LEFT MAXX IN SERVICE SO THE COULD RE-ADJUST THE HATCH TO WHERE IT WAS. CAR HAS BEEN TO SERVICE NOW THREE TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE, A TOTAL OF 14 DAYS. MAXX HAS ALSO BEEN IN TO SERVICE FOR INTERMITTENT WEAK START. SERVICE COULD NOT DUPLICATE IT. *NM
Steering, Feb 13, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR REPAIRS, BUT THE PROBLEM REOCCURS. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED HOWEVER, NO ADDITIONAL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 13, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN BRAKE PRESSURE WAS APPLIED AT 15MPH OR LESS, THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A LOCAL DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR OF THE ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT NOTED THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUSTING DUE TO THE CORROSIVE ROAD SALTS. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL #05V379000, REGARDING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Feb 10, 2006
STEERING WHEEL SHAKES ALL BY ITSELF AND WAS REPLACED BY DEALER. NOW THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL. FRONT ROTORS WARPED, REPLACED BY DEALER, NOW WARPED AGAIN. FRONT AXLE SEAL LEAKING ON EXHAUST, REPLACED BY DEALER, NOW LEAKING AGAIN CAUSING A FOUL OIL BURNING SMELL IN THE CAR. *NM
Steering, Feb 5, 2006
LOST POWER STEERING TWICE IN ONE DAY. THIS IS THE FOURTH AND FIFTH TIMES THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED. *JB
Steering, Jan 30, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING ON THE VEHICLE LOCKS MOMENTARILY. THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WERE THE VEHICLE WAS TEST DRIVEN. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN ALERTED.