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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  Great Car! - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
  By twiglet - June 10 - 2:00 am

  This car really suprised me, with its comfortable seats, and option laden LT version. What more can you ask for for $21k. Once you drive it, you will love 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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  We love our Malibu - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Spencer - May 17 - 9:48 am

  Buying the Malibu was a complete accident. It was dark on the car lot and we werent looking for a Chevrolet. The interior and exterior styling and the roomy interior blew us away. We have put 30,000 miles on the car in two years, long distance and local miles. It has a peppy 6 cyl. engine. Visibility for highway driving is wonderful. We get 38 mpg on highway driving - almost 500 miles to a tank. (no lie) I can drive it from southern Ohio to Buffalo before filling up. It camps: Rear seat folds down and makes enough room to take 2 people, the dog and all the camping gear for several days comfortably. There was a steering column issue- replaced free no more troubles.

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  Sometimes, surprises are good things. - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
  By VB - May 8 - 11:56 am

  I was in the market for a mid-size sedan last summer, as my previous car had become unbearable uncomfortable - Im 61, and I used to drive a Corolla. Now, my Malibu is nowhere near as good on city MPG (19 as opposed to 26), but it also has an engine twice the size and weighs 600lbs more. The highway is a different matter, though I average 31MPG when I cruise at 70-75MPH in my Malibu. That is phenomenal for a big V6...my old Corolla got 37, but was pushed around by the wind. The power around town is good, though. Id recommend it in a heartbeat for a students first car, or anyone who wants some comfort.

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  Cheap! - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Gbarclay - April 26 - 7:14 pm

  We bought car brand new and within a few months, the check engine light came on. It has been going on and off for the past 3 1/2 years. Car has been to dealer 6 times for problems with gas cap, problems with fuel sensors, and various other fuel- related issues. ABS light came on and went off for no apparent reason. Used to get 34 MPG, but since dealer has "fixed" my car 6 times, it now only gets 24 MPG. Interior fabric is cheap and stains extremely easily. CDs get stuck in the CD player. My last new car was a Lumina in 1994 and I loved it. Hate this Malibu. Trading it in.

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  first time - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
  By KTM450 - March 23 - 2:00 am

  The car is an affordable sporty sedan with headroom that Honda and Toyota can not match. We love the shift by wire thumb control, using compresion to hold us back going down hill and aproaching stop signs. If you do not feel like the hassle of shifting the breaks are more than adequate. Passing acceleration from 65 mph - 85 mph is impressive. Ergonomics are excellent. All of the controlls are visible and accessable. The trunk has plenty of room for safety equipment and CHRISTmas gifts.

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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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  Chev. Malibu-fun car - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Allen Paul - February 8 - 2:00 am

  The handling is sporty, the car has plenty of get up and go when needed, all instruments on control panel are easily accessable, and it is fun to drive. I went from a Chev. Venture mini van to this car and I love it.

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  We love our Malibu - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
  By JimboInTheHouse - November 4 - 10:00 am

  We would have never considered one of the old plain Malibus but when we saw the new design we loved it! It drives and handles great. And the remote start feature has us so spoiled.