NHTSA Data Explorer

Chevrolet Classic

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

401

Active records

Recalls

3

Active records

TSBs

627

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

6

Injuries

37

Crashes

29

Fires

6

Top reported issues — Chevrolet Classic

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Operating state

205

Starting behavior

105

Reporting mechanism

80

Condition issue

72

Engine behavior

67

Steering behavior

60

Lighting behavior

37

Noise

32

Access/entry issue

29

Safety restraint issue

25

Electrical issue

17

Powering on/off behavior

16

Safety restraint behavior

16

Braking behavior

12

Performance issue

12

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

12

Vibration/harshness

11

Driver assistance issue

9

HVAC behavior

9

Thermal issue

8

Fluid issue

7

Infotainment behavior

4

Recent change

4

Smell

2

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC

Filed Jan 21, 2024


While driving on the interstate while using the cruise control, the vehicle started increasing speed and rpm’s. I could not turn off cruise by braking or using the off button on steering wheel. I had to put it in neutral which caused the engine to redline in rpm’s, so I could use brakes to safely stop on the side of the interstate highway. I turned off the engine and opened the hood to look inside. I turned ignition back on and immediately the engine revved to redline rpm’s again.

2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC

Filed Sep 4, 2023


driving the car it just shuts off which results in no power no steering and no brakes possibly an ignition switch problem.

2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC

Filed Sep 16, 2021


The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the vehicle lost motive power and abnormal noises were heard coming from the dashboard. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle when the door locks began to lock and unlock inadvertently. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove the vehicle to a locksmith. The locksmith informed the contact that there was no failure with the ignition switch. The dealer was made aware of the…

2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC

Filed Mar 8, 2021


2 injured
Crash

I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 MALIBU CLASSIC , WHEN ALL THE VEHICLE , TURNED OFF ,CAUSING ME TO HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AND THAT VEHICLE HITTING ANOTHER CAR , THERE WHERE 3 VEHICLE INVOLVED WITH INJURY'S, MY VEHICLE WAS TOLLED AND WAS SENT TO A TOW YARD , AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT I WAS WORKING AS A MAINTENANCE WORKER AND WOULD CARRY MY WORK KEYS WITH MY VEHICLE KEYS , NEVER WOULD HAVE THOUGHT IT WOULD HAVE TURNED THE IGNITION

2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC

Filed Feb 5, 2021


WELL MY IGNITION SWITCH WENT OUT I REPLACE THAT.NOW IT'S SHORTAGES IN WIRING AND LIGHTS HEAT ON AN OFF SOMETIMES SHOCKS

2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC

Filed Oct 17, 2020


3 injured
Crash

ON 01/14/2012 I WAS DRIVING A 2004 MALIBU CLASSIC IN WHICH I ENDED UP IN A CRASH INVOLVING 3 VEHICLES, I WAS DRIVING ON A STREET ABOUT 30 MILES PER HOUR WHEN MY MALIBU HAD SUDDENLY TURNED OFF WITHOUT POWER STEERING AND BREAKS I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, THEN THAT CAR HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF HIM, MY 2004 MALIBU WAS TOTALED, THE INSURANCE COMPANY, WAS A TOTAL LOSS, AT THE TIME I WAS TICKETED FOR FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY, HOWEVER I KNEW THAT THIS MALIBU HAD LOSS POWER CAUSING THE ACCIDENT

2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC

Filed Aug 24, 2020


IGNITION SWITCH PROOBLEMS

2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC

Filed Jun 3, 2020


THE ANTI THEFT GAS CUT OFF FEATURE HAS RENDERED MY VEHICLE UNABLE TO START. I HAVE TRIED MANY METHODS BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. IT STARTS WHEN IT WANTS TOO, BUT NOT WHEN I DO. *TR

2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC

Filed Feb 24, 2020


TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL INDEPENDENTLY TURNED TO THE LEFT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND BACK ON BUT FAILED TO FIX THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RACK AND PINION DETACHED FROM THE SUBFRAME AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONLY THE BUSHING WAS REPLACED AND NOT THE RACK AND…

2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC

Filed Jan 5, 2020


MY THEFT LIGHT CAME ON A MONTH AFTER THE IGNITION WAS REPAIRED DUE TO RECALL. IT IS ALWAYS ON NOW. I HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, SPARK PLUGS, AND TIMING CHAIN. MY CAR STILL WONT START AFTER ALL OF THAT AND THE THEFT LIGHT IS STILL ON. I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT A CAR FOR 2 MONTHS NOW DUE TO IT NOT STARTING. IT WILL ROLL OVER BUT NOTHING MORE HAPPENS.WHEN ALL OF THIS HAPPENED IT WAS STATIONARY AND IT WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT WHERE I WORK.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.