2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 37 on record.
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx at a glance
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2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx recalls 3
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 vehicle…
Fix: 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 le…
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.
Fix: 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 …
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,…
Fix: 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx trims & engines on record
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx vehicles on record
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT1G1ZU64884F186400
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS1G1ZT64824F241149
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS1G1ZT64844F167880
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS1G1ZT64824F213285
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT1G1ZU64844F200115
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT1G1ZU64844F229419
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS1G1ZT64894F178566
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS1G1ZT62834F232186
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS1G1ZT64824F161530
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS1G1ZT62884F169487
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT1G1ZU648X4F180016
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS1G1ZT62814F230324
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT1G1ZU64824F230424
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS1G1ZT64894F165817
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS1G1ZT64834F243573
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT1G1ZU64884F200909
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS1G1ZT62874F157802
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS1G1ZT62894F209446
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS1G1ZT64804F161025
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS1G1ZT64894F175506
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT1G1ZU64864F193667
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS1G1ZT62864F172405
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS1G1ZT64894F155885
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT1G1ZU64884F238530
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2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx — frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What gas mileage does the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx at about 22 mpg combined (19 city / 28 highway).
How much is a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx worth?
Comparable 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx listings run roughly $800–$4,300, typically around $2,324 (from 35 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.