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Chevrolet Malibu Classic 2004 Electrical System Problems

62 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic - 53% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage62 complaints

62 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

14V400000Reported July 3, 2014 - 5,877,718 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on July 3, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 5,877,718 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Steering24Lighting12Engine9Unknown Or Other8Power Train5Air Bags4
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.