Overview & Reviews

The midsize Malibu has been totally redesigned for 2004. It now rides on an entirely new vehicle platform and offers a more powerful V6 along with must-have safety features like side curtain airbags and adjustable pedals.

• Balanced ride and handling characteristics, plenty of passenger and cargo space, ample safety and convenience features, innovative remote start feature.

• Down on power compared to its competitors, lackluster interior, no manual transmission available.

User Reviews:

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  Built to last - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
  By David Baum - December 9 - 2:00 am

  Wait for the 2006. It will be a blast. The 04 is a good design and is driver friendly.

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  Disappointed in PA - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Hope - September 17 - 6:37 pm

  Purchased what I thought was going to be my dream car. Loved the interior and it handled wonderfully. 5 days after purchased the car started with a fuel issue. Once I fill it with gas it stalls, chokes, and will not restart for numerous minutes. Once it lunged forward and then stalled out in rush hour traffic. Had the fuel sensor replaced, luckily by the dealership, however 3 months later I am still having this ongoing problem and the dealership says its my problem. Another issue is the car does not start on the first turn. This has been occurring more and more. Just waiting for the Malibu to leave me sitting. Chevy aware however not standing behind their good name.

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  Buyer Beware - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Buer beware - August 10 - 9:43 am

  This is one of the most fun, comfortable cars that I have ever purchased from GM. It is unfortunate that the quality is horrible. I have had the steering replaced 3 times, the radio doesnt work properly, the ignition has been replaced, the transmission gaskets have been replaced. The sun visor has been replaced because the glue that holds it together melts in the sun. GM does not stand behind its products. After 22 years of owning nothing but GM products, I wouldnt purchase another one. Nice ride, but horrible workmanship.

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  Malibu Falling Apart Slowly - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Malibu not so much - July 5 - 8:56 am

  So when I purchased my car it was in top shape. Now I take care of my car. Never a mile over 3000 without an oil change, I pay to have it cleaned. Now the problem with my Malibu is that the parts to the interior are inferior. The less expensive plastic breaks on dash with the tap of passenger knees. The gas cap sensor has gone out at 55000 miles. I have replaced blinker bulbs on 4 occassions and have only had the car to a little over 1 year. Power and comfort a plus, If only Barbie could see her Malibu now.

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  I love my BOO - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
  By smbmp - July 1 - 2:29 am

  I purchased a 2004 Malibu in March of 08. It had 3400 miles on it at the time. I love my car it havent given me any trouble yet. Hopefuly it wont any time soon. Since I got it I have only had to do the normal things like oil and brakes. Oh I cant get my gas cap to stay on. The only thing I dont like about these cars is there front end is ugly. They look like bugs. The car has plenty of power and great handeling once you get use to the torque steering. I think it was wort every penny I paid for it

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  New Malibu - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
  By BothellBeaver - June 11 - 10:00 am

  This year our company vehicle swithced from the Impala to the Malibu and everyone began to complain. I got one of the first ones and pleasantly surprised. Ony negative is the smaller interior size. Trunk is ample and the car is more responsive and much tighter than the Impala. New design is sharp. I like it.

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  What Happend - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Jason - June 9 - 6:42 pm

  I like the new body style. I think its a vary nice car. And the only complaint I really have is the dic driver info center. The car has some pep not much wouldve liked to see a 2.4l and OnStar on the base, but all in all its a car to point a to point b, nothing unique about it.

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  Home made import - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Baker - February 8 - 2:00 am

  I was going to replace my 01 Impala with an 04, in fact the dealer had my new Impala prepped for me. I saw the LT model in the showroom and had to test drive it. I fell in love. I love the looks of the Nissan Altima but would never buy an import. This car has it all.

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  dependable, but leaves you wanting more - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Roy Christian III - February 8 - 2:00 am

  I have not had one mechanical problem out of this car, It has very good handling but I have always wished that it had more get up & go..... The power is just not there, But for the price & monthly payments & dependability... I really cant complain at all about the Malibu...

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  Still is Smooth - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Shortyflow - November 1 - 10:24 pm

  I had bought this vehicle to become a pizza delivery driver. It was my first vehicle with 45,000 miles on it, it now has 76,000 . it runs good and it drives great. Brakes are all that I have had to do.