2004 Chevrolet Malibu Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.58/5 Average
238 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

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.

Pros:
  • Balanced ride and handling characteristics, plenty of passenger and cargo space, ample safety and convenience features, innovative remote start feature.
Cons:
  • Down on power compared to its competitors, lackluster interior, no manual transmission available.

User Reviews:

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  • WORST CAR EVER - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
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    I HAVE HAD 3 SETS OF BRAKES, 2 WATER PUMPS NEW TIMING BELT, LEFT AXLE, WHEEL BEARING HUB,ALTERNATOR RADIOTOR SENSOR 2X. AND ONLY 20K ON TIERS I AM ON MY 3RD SET OF TIRES.

  • Great Bargain - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
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    Im 62 and weigh 240 lbs. The car fits me. Seats are comfortable (very adjustable for all sizes), and car rides and drives great. Love the stearing. The car is very manueverable. Seems to have more pickup than my previous Passat turbo 4 cyl. Better gas milage, too, on regular gas. Whole lot of power in the lower ranges, where Im driving most of the time anyway. Much easier to get into and out of than my passat. And, Ive never found a Camrey or Accord I fits like this one. Others dont provide this much engineering, creature comfor and features for the money.

  • Worth the Advertising Exposure - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
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    I am very impressed with this vehicle. The car is very roomy, great leg room, and great trunk space. The sporty look is nice for a sedan. Although the vehicle is good as far as performance, space, speed, gas milage both highway and city. I have had some problems with the steering wheel. The electical system malfunctioned and had to be replaced making it unsafe to drive. The remote start up is a good option for cold climate areas. I am also glad the 04 Malibu is in the top 5 as far as air bag safety -with its side curtain air bags. I would definitly encourage the purchase of this vehicle. You definitly get your moneys worth.

  • Happy Malibu Owner - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
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    We purchased this car last Dec. It gets around 31 mpg in town and 34 out on the hwy. This car has Onstar,and is fully loaded. Power windows,power breaks, ABS breaks,and more that I have forgotten to mention! We have been totally satisfied with this purchase. We looked at a Camery with all the options this one had except for the Onstar feature. The Camery was 29,695. The Malibu was 23,600. I feel we got a great deal and exceptional value purchasing this car.

  • Malibu 2004 - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
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    The car is a lot of fun to drive. It feels like a more expensive car and handles the road extremly well for this rpice range. The features really enhance the fun in the driving. the car is extremely quiet on the road and has a great tiught well built feel to it.

  • American cars here again - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
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    I have not purchased an American in 15 years and the new Chevy Malibu is equal to or better than any Honda Accords that I have owned over the years. American cars have finally come of age and its about time.

  • I love my new Malibu - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
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    I love my new Malibu. I bought it the same time my child bought their Calvalier. We both love our new Chevys. My 2004 Malibu has everything I was looking for in a new car plus some extras like the auto start, without paying too much. I wanted a BMW, but when I really looked at the BMW body from the back it looked like an old Honda, only the front looked different. I couldnt see paying that much for a car that looked like a Honda. The 2004 Malibu has its own look, its looks more expensive than it is. Its a beautiful car!!

  • Owner Chevrolet malibu 2003 - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
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    I tested a few cars from renting them all new all kinds.some had 140 mph some had 120 This one has 120 but has more pick up than the ones I drove that had 140 on it and fuel wow it is had to belive this auto 4 speed really saves me fuel and I use to rent a car for a week all kinds For style room fuel. pick up this will really get up and go and and saves you money ever time you drive it

  • Best car Ive purchased in 28 years - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
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    Smooth, powerfull, quiet, roomy, easy on gas and loaded with usable features like side curtain air bags. This car has the is the best value I found while shopping around.

  • Good Domestic Car - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
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    This car is solidly built. It wont pass for a beamer but its a nice attractive car. The interior is comfortable and the 3.5 L V6 is smooth and quiet. Overall a solid car.

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