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Model Year Problem Record

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 2004 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

434Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
10Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
50Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Steering277 complaints

277 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V153000.

Seats94 complaints

94 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting42 complaints

42 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train20 complaints

20 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V224000.

Air Bags14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V252000.

Unknown Or Other2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

14V153000Reported March 31, 2014 - 1,373,177 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on March 31, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 1,373,177 vehicles across all affected models.

14V224000Reported April 30, 2014 - 1,131,113 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 30, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 1,131,113 vehicles across all affected models.

14V252000Reported May 14, 2014 - 2,440,524 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on May 14, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 2,440,524 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA04018Opened July 1, 2004 - Closed May 10, 2005

LOSS OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA04018Opened July 1, 2004 - Closed May 10, 2005

LOSS OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA09004Opened March 20, 2009 - Closed August 12, 2010

Turn Signal Lamps. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA09004Opened March 20, 2009 - Closed August 12, 2010

Turn Signal Lamps. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA09004Opened March 20, 2009 - Closed August 12, 2010

Turn Signal Lamps. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA09004Opened March 20, 2009 - Closed August 12, 2010

Turn Signal Lamps. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE04031Opened March 30, 2004 - Closed July 1, 2004

LOSS OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE04031Opened March 30, 2004 - Closed July 1, 2004

LOSS OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08062Opened October 21, 2008 - Closed March 20, 2009

TURN SIGNAL LAMPS. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08062Opened October 21, 2008 - Closed March 20, 2009

TURN SIGNAL LAMPS. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200417
200518
200626
200715
200827
200928
201063
201147
201234
201338
201462
201527
20168
20178
20184
20198
20201
20221
20232
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.