2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT
1G1ZU54894F189316
Vehicle history report for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT (VIN 1G1ZU54894F189316). Gray, sedan/saloon, 3.5L 6-cyl, gasoline. 155,358 mi reported. Registered in Il. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2004 Chevrolet Malibu.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 1,697 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 1 involved a crash 🚑 2 reported injuries
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 1697
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu.
STEERING
Electric Power Steering has failed on my car. Warning shows up saying power steering. Live in a snowy deer populated area impossible to turn wheel in these situations to avoid a collision. There was no actual accident that occured but there more than likely could be.
NHTSA ODI #11706192STEERING
The steering system gets extremely sensitive towards highway speeds to where a slight touch of the steering wheel could cause the car to move a significant amount no warning lamps or messages
NHTSA ODI #11651207STEERING
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the power steering failure message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed however, there was no DTC code retrieved for the power steering failure. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repair…
NHTSA ODI #11586159VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,AIR BAGS
The Grumman LLV was hit by the driver of the Chevy Malibu. The Grumman LLV had seatbelt issues with impact. The LLV was forced over on two wheels with left side impact from the driver of Chevy Malibu. [XXX] was the driver of the USPS Grumman LLV at the time of accident sustaining neck injuries requiring medical attention. Multiple medical procedures pai…
Crash · 2 injured · NHTSA ODI #11579145STEERING
The contact's friend owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while his friend was driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The oil and theft warning lights were illuminated. The Service Power Steering message was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dea…
NHTSA ODI #11545475STEERING
On multiple occasions driving at slow speeds and parallel parking, the steering wheel locked and I was unable to turn the car. This has occurred numerous times and I am very concerned about my safety as this is extremely hazardous. I am aware that this, power steering failure, is a known issue. Please advise.
NHTSA ODI #11537946AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx. The contact stated that after he turned off and restarted the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Bruce’s auto body shop where it was diagnosed that the air bag side impact sensor failed to reset and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was no…
NHTSA ODI #11523825STEERING
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14E044000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not m…
NHTSA ODI #11521181+ 1689 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN 1G1ZU54894F189316 valid?
1G1ZU54894F189316 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu.
Does the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu?
Comparable 2004 Chevrolet Malibu listings run roughly $800–$3,700, typically around $2,027 (from 133 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu at about 24 mpg combined (21 city / 30 highway).
Data last checked 1 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.