2004 Chevrolet Malibu Recalls

What To Do If Your Malibu Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Chevrolet, so if you own a 2004 Malibu take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Chevrolet to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 2004 Malibu Recalls

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Recall for 2004 Chevrolet Malibu

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 28 2011
  • NHTSA Reference #11E009000
  • Number Affected 4,887

  Summary: 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.

  Consequence: A vehicle crash could occur should the engine stall while in use.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #11E009000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 2004 Chevrolet Malibu

  • Recall Announced APRIL 07 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09E012000
  • Number Affected 16,270

  Summary: 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.

  Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E012000 »

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Recall for 2004 Chevrolet Malibu

  • Recall Announced APRIL 19 2004
  • NHTSA Reference #04V190000
  • Number Affected 65,439

  Summary: 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.

  Consequence: Unexpected ABS activation could increase stopping distance up to about 11 feet depending on the grade of the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will reprogram the ABS controller. Owner notification began on June 16, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V190000 »

• SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Recall for 2004 Chevrolet Malibu

  • Recall Announced APRIL 16 2004
  • NHTSA Reference #04V188000
  • Number Affected 84,474

  Summary: 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.

  Consequence: If this occurred in a crash, the driver could receive greater injuries.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V188000 »

• EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Recall for 2004 Chevrolet Malibu

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 24 2004
  • NHTSA Reference #04V094000
  • Number Affected 51,715

  Summary: 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.

  Consequence: 

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V094000 »