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Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

4 recall campaigns on record across 2 model years of the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

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4
Recall Campaigns
666
Owner Complaints
34
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
2 affected model years39 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 2004

Affected Model Years

20061R · 171C20043R · 265C

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Steering2 campaigns (50%)
Electrical1 campaign (25%)
Transmission1 campaign (25%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Chevrolet Malibu Maxx

STEERING
284
SEATS
57
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
46
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
45
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
23
POWER TRAIN
14
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
13
SERVICE BRAKES
13
ENGINE
12
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
12

Based on 666 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 34 injuries reported.

All Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Recall Campaigns

#14V2520002004 Chevrolet Malibu MaxxElectrical
Issued: Invalid Date

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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 …

Risk: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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…

#14V1530002004 Chevrolet Malibu MaxxSteering
Issued: Invalid Date

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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 …

Risk: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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, o…

#14V2240002004 Chevrolet Malibu MaxxTransmission
Issued: Invalid Date

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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, thr…

Risk: If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected di…

Remedy: 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 Gen…

#15V0640002006 Chevrolet Malibu MaxxSteering
Issued: Apr 2, 2015

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured April 1, 2006, to June 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured April 18, 2006, to June 30, 2006. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric…

Risk: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Ponti…

Recalls by Component

1Electrical Recalls

#14V252000MY 2004

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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 manu…

2Steering Recalls

#14V153000MY 2004

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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 Au…

#15V064000MY 2006

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured April 1, 2006, to June 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 v…

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx have?
The Chevrolet Malibu Maxx has 4 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 2004 through 2006.
Is my Malibu Maxx under recall?
Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.
What is the most recalled Malibu Maxx year?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx has the highest recall campaign count (3 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.
Does a Malibu Maxx recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?
Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Who pays for recall repairs on a Malibu Maxx?
The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

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