2004 Chevrolet Malibu Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$18,770 - $23,270

Original MSRP:
$17,175 - $21,292

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: No Test Rear Passenger: No Test

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
See all Safety Rating Results
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Review
"Malibu is redesigned for 2004, returning as a 4-dr sedan and adding a companion hatchback body style. New features include available remote-control engine starting and, in the hatchback, a rear seat that slides fore/aft 7 inches. The restyled Malibu shares its new platform with the near-luxury 9-3 sedan from GM's Saab brand. Malibu's base sedan has a 145-hp 4-cyl engine. LS and LT sedans use a 200-hp V6. The hatchback is called Maxx and has a 6-inch-longer wheelbase than the sedan but a slightly shorter body. LS and LT trim levels are offered; both come standard with the V6. A 4-speed automatic is Malibu's only transmission. ABS in tandem with traction control is optional on the base sedan, standard on other Malibus; the Maxx adds 4-wheel disc brakes. Head-protecting curtain side airbags are standard on LT sedan and LT Maxx, optional on others. All models come with a power driver-seat height adjuster, tilt/telescope steering column, and power windows/locks/mirrors. Power-adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, OnStar assistance, satellite radio, and heated front seats are available. The remote starter works via the keyfob from up to 200 ft. Both body styles have a fold-flat front passenger seat and split folding rear seatbacks. The Maxx's rear seat has reclining seatbacks and slides to favor cargo space or rear leg room. Its height-adjustable rigid cargo cover doubles as a tailgate table. Maxx also has a glass skylight over the rear seat and is available with rear DVD entertainment."
Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 14V252000
Mfg's Report Date MAY 14, 2014
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Number of Units Affected 2,440,524
Summary 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 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.
Consequence 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 relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2004 Chevrolet Malibu Models & Prices

2004 Chevrolet Malibu BASE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn $18,770 $17,175 $280 / Month*

2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn LS $20,770 $19,005 $310 / Month*

2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn LT $23,270 $21,292 $347 / Month*

2004 Chevrolet Malibu Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
BASE LS LT
City 23/hwy 32 (3.5L engine/4-speed auto trans)
City 24/hwy 34 (2.2L engine/4-speed auto trans)    
EXTERIOR Features
BASE LS LT
Daytime running lamps
Door handles, body-color
Fascias, front and rear, body-color
Fog lamps, front, integral in front fascia    
Glass, Solar-Ray light tinted
Headlamps, halogen, composite, includes crysalline-like lenses and automatic exterior lamp control
Mirrors, outside rearview, power, black  
Mirrors, outside rearview, power, heated, black    
Moldings, bodyside, Black    
Moldings, bodyside, body-color  
Moldings, rocker, Black  
Moldings, rocker, body-color    
Spoiler, rear    
Wipers, variable intermittent, speed-sensitive, front
INTERIOR Features
BASE LS LT
Air conditioning, front automatic, climate control    
Air conditioning, front manual  
Assist handles, rear outboard passenger
Cargo convenience nets, trunk  
Console, floor, includes floor shifter, integral armrest and storage compartment
Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed  
Cupholders, dual front and rear
Defogger, rear-window, electric
Door locks, power programmable, includes lockout protection and delayed locking
Floormats, carpeted, front and rear    
Instrumentation, analog, includes speedometer, temperature, fuel, tachometer and PRNDL
Keyless entry, remote  
Lighting, reading lights, front    
Lighting, reading lights, front and rear    
Map pockets, seatback, driver and front passenger  
Mirror, inside rearview, manual day/night
Pedals, power adjustable, gas and brake  
Power outlets, auxiliary, 1 front and 1 inside center console
Remote vehicle starter system    
Seat adjuster, manual lumbar, driver  
Seat adjuster, manual, driver 2-way  
Seat adjuster, power, driver 6-way    
Seat adjuster, power, vertical height, driver only  
Seat cushion storage pocket, driver    
Seat cushion storage pocket, driver, front passenger and rear outboard seating positions    
Seat, front passenger, flat-folding
Seat, rear 60/40 split-folding seatback
Seats, front Cloth bucket, includes reclining seatback and adjustable head restraints    
Seats, front Custom Cloth bucket, includes reclining seatback and adjustable head restraints    
Seats, front Ultralux and Leather appointed bucket, heated, includes reclining seatback and adjustable head restraints    
Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with CD player, includes Radio Data System, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, automatic volume, TheftLock, outside temperature display, trip odometer, Driver Information Center, warning messages, programmable menu functions and 6 speakers  
Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with CD player, includes seek-and-scan, digital clock, outside temperature display, trip odometer, Driver Information Center, warning messages, programmable menu functions and 4-speakers    
Steering column, tilt/telescoping
Steering wheel, 4-spoke  
Steering wheel, 4-spoke, leather-wrapped with mounted audio and cruise controls, includes leather-wrapped shift knob    
Theft-deterrent system, PASS-Key III Plus
Trunk release, remote
Visors, illuminated vanity mirror, driver only, non-illuminated passenger, covered    
Visors, illuminated vanity mirrors, driver and front passenger, covered    
Visors, vanity mirrors, driver and front passenger, covered    
Windows, power, includes passenger lockout
MECHANICAL Features
BASE LS LT
Battery, maintenance free, includes rundown protection
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc, includes Traction Control  
Brakes, 4-wheel disc    
Engine, 3500 V6 SFI (200 HP [kW] @ 5400 rpm, 220 lb.-ft. [297 N-m] @ 3200 rpm)  
Engine, ECOTEC 2.2L DOHC, 16-valve, 4-cylinder, MFI (145 HP [108.1 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 155 lb.-ft. [209.2 N-m] @ 4000 rpm)    
Front wheel drive
Fuel capacity, approximate, gallon (liter) 16 (62)
Steering, electric power steering (EPS) with infinite assist for low and high speed maneuvers
Suspension, 4-wheel independent
Tires, P205/65R15, touring, blackwall  
Tires, P215/60R16, touring, blackwall    
Traction Control, all-speed  
Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive, includes electronic range selector
Wheels, 15" (38.1 cm) aluminum    
Wheels, 15" (38.1 cm) steel, includes wheel cover    
Wheels, 16" (40.6 cm) aluminum, machine-faced    
SAFETY Features
BASE LS LT
Air bags, frontal, driver and right front passenger, dual stage, driver and right front passenger (Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the Owners Manual for more safety information.)
Air bags, side, head curtain (Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the Owners Manual for more safety information.)    
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, includes Traction Control  
LATCH system, (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren) for child safety seats
Safety belts, 3-point, all seating positions, includes front seat pretensioners

2004 Chevrolet Malibu Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
BASE LS LT
AIR BAGS, SIDE, HEAD CURTAIN (Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the Owners Manual for more safety information.)  
BRAKES, 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK, 4-WHEEL DISC includes Traction Control.    
CALIFORNIA PACKAGE includes (B86) Moldings, bodyside, body-color and (PF3) Wheels, 15" (38.1 cm) aluminum. (Requires (YF5) Emissions, California state requirements.) (Requires (1SB) Preferred Equipment Group)    
CRUISE CONTROL, ELECTRONIC WITH SET AND RESUME SPEED (with 1SA Preferred Equipment Group, Includes (AU0) Keyless entry, remote)    
DEALER AUTHORIZES ORDER RELEASE
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
FLOORMATS, CARPETED, FRONT AND REAR  
ILLINOIS COST SURCHARGE
KEYLESS ENTRY, REMOTE (with 1SA Preferred Equipment Group, Included and only available with (K34) Cruise control)    
LICENSE PLATE BRACKET, FRONT (Will be forced on orders with ship-to states that require a front license plate)
MOLDINGS, BODYSIDE, BODY-COLOR (Included and only available with (WBP) California Package.) (Requires (1SB) Preferred Equipment Group)    
NEW JERSEY COST SURCHARGE *Required on all vehicles to be registered in New Jersey*
ONSTAR,1-YEAR SAFE AND SOUND SERVICE includes automatic notification of air bag deployment, emergency services, roadside assistance, stolen vehicle tracking, AccidentAssist, remote door unlock, remote diagnostics,online concierge and remote horn and lights. Drivers can also opt for other available OnStar services, including making and receiving voice activated, hands-free phone calls with Personal Calling and getting location-based traffic and weather reports with Virtual Advisor (Visit onstar.com for system information and details) (Requires 1SB Preferred Equipment Group)    
ONSTAR,1-YEAR SAFE AND SOUND SERVICE includes automatic notification of air bag deployment, emergency services, roadside assistance, stolen vehicle tracking, AccidentAssist, remote door unlock, remote diagnostics,online concierge and remote horn and lights. Drivers can also opt for other available OnStar services, including making and receiving voice activated, hands-free phone calls with Personal Calling and getting location-based traffic and weather reports with Virtual Advisor (Visit onstar.com for system information and details)    
REMOTE VEHICLE STARTER SYSTEM    
REMOTE VEHICLE STARTER SYSTEM (with 1SA Preferred Equipment Group, Requires (K34) Cruise control)    
SOUND SYSTEM FEATURE, XM SATELLITE RADIO is 100 channels of digital quality sound that goes wherever you go-coast to coast. Displays song title, artist and entertainment genre. (Subscription fees apply. Available only in the 48 contiguous U.S. States)  
SPOILER, REAR (Requires 1SB Preferred Equipment Group)    
SUNROOF, POWER, TILT-SLIDING    
SUNROOF, POWER, TILT-SLIDING (Requires 1SB Preferred Equipment Group)    
TRACTION CONTROL, ALL-SPEED (Included and only available with (J67) Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc.)    
EMISSIONS Options
BASE LS LT
EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, CALIFORNIA, NEW YORK, VERMONT OR MASSACHUSETTS (for vehicles ordered by dealers in states of California, New York, Vermont, or Massachusetts with Federal emissions) (Requires (FE9) Emissions, Federal requirements.)
EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, FEDERAL (for vehicles ordered by dealers in Federal emission states with California,New York,Vermont, Massachusetts or Maine emissions; may also be used by dealers in states of California, New York,Vermont, Massachusetts or Maine to order different state-specific emissions) (Requires (YF5) Emissions,California state requirements or (NE1) Emissions, New York, Vermont, Massachusetts or Maine state requirements)
EMISSIONS, CALIFORNIA STATE REQUIREMENTS
EMISSIONS, FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
EMISSIONS, NEW YORK, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS OR MAINE STATE REQUIREMENTS
ENGINE Options
BASE LS LT
ENGINE, 3500 V6 SFI (200 HP [kW] @ 5400 RPM, 220 LB.-FT. [297 N-M] @ 3200 RPM) (STD)  
ENGINE, ECOTEC 2.2L DOHC, 16-VALVE, 4-CYLINDER, MFI (145 HP [108.1 kW] @ 5600 RPM, 155 LB.-FT. [209.2 N-M] @ 4000 RPM) (STD)    
PAINT Options
BASE LS LT
SOLID PAINT (STD)
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP Options
BASE LS LT
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes (AP9) Cargo convenience nets, trunk, (K34) Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed, (B37) Floormats, carpeted, front and rear, (AU0) Keyless entry, remote, (E91) Map pockets, seatback, driver and front passenger, (JF4) Pedals, power adjustable, gas and brake, Seat adjuster, manual lumbar, driver, (UN0) Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with CD player    
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes (AY1) Air bags, side, head curtain, (B37) Floormats, carpeted, front and rear, (AP3) Remote vehicle starter system, (AG1) Seat adjuster, power, driver 6-way    
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes (UG1) Homelink transmitter, includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable, (DD8) Mirror, inside rearview, electrochromic (light-sensitive auto dimming), (CF5) Sunroof, power, tilt-sliding    
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes Standard Equipment
RADIO Options
BASE LS LT
SOUND SYSTEM, ETR AM/FM STEREO WITH 6-DISC CD CHANGER includes Radio Data System, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, automatic volume, TheftLock, outside temperature display, trip odometer, Driver Information Center, warning messages, programmable menu function and 6 speakers (Requires 1SB Preferred Equipment Group)    
SOUND SYSTEM, ETR AM/FM STEREO WITH 6-DISC CD CHANGER includes Radio Data System, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, automatic volume, TheftLock, outside temperature display, trip odometer, Driver Information System, warning messages, programmable menu function and 6 speakers  
SOUND SYSTEM, ETR AM/FM STEREO WITH CD PLAYER includes Radio Data System, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, automatic volume, TheftLock, outside temperature display, trip odometer, Driver Information Center, warning messages, programmable menu functions and 6 speakers (Requires 1SB Preferred Equipment Group)    
SOUND SYSTEM,ETR AM/FM STEREO WITH CD PLAYER includes Radio Data System, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, automatic volume, TheftLock, outside temperature display, trip odometer, Driver Information Center, warning messages, programmable menu function and 6 speakers (STD)  
SOUND SYSTEM,ETR AM/FM STEREO WITH CD PLAYER includes seek-and-scan, digital clock, outside temperature display, trip odometer, Driver Information Center, warning messages, programmable menu function and 4-speakers (STD) (Requires 1SA Preferred Equipment Group)    
SEAT TRIM Options
BASE LS LT
CLOTH SEAT TRIM (STD)    
CUSTOM CLOTH SEAT TRIM (STD)    
LEATHER SEAT TRIM (STD)    
SEAT TYPE Options
BASE LS LT
SEATS, FRONT CLOTH BUCKET includes reclining seatback and adjustable head restraints (STD)    
SEATS, FRONT CUSTOM CLOTH BUCKET includes reclining seatback and adjustable head restraints (STD)    
SEATS, FRONT ULTRALUX AND LEATHER APPOINTED BUCKET, HEATED includes reclining seatback and adjustable head restraints (STD)    
TIRES Options
BASE LS LT
TIRES, P205/65R15, TOURING, BLACKWALL (STD)  
TIRES, P215/60R16, TOURING, BLACKWALL (STD)    
TRANSMISSION Options
BASE LS LT
TRANSMISSION, 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC, ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED WITH OVERDRIVE includes electronic range selector (STD)
WHEEL TYPE Options
BASE LS LT
WHEELS, 15" (38.1 CM) ALUMINUM (Included and only available with (WBP) California Package.) (Requires (1SB) Preferred Equipment Group)    
WHEELS, 15" (38.1 CM) STEEL includes wheel cover (STD)    

2004 Chevrolet Malibu Technical Specifications

Brakes
BASE LS LT
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.87 x 1.02 10.87 x 1.02 10.87 x 1.02
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 9.05 x 1.57 9.05 x 1.57 9.05 x 1.57
Cargo Area Dimensions
BASE LS LT
Trunk Volume (ft) 15.4 15.4 15.4
Engine
BASE LS LT
Displacement 2.2L/134 3.5L/213 3.5L/213
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas V6 Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 145 @ 5600 200 @ 5400 200 @ 5400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 155 @ 4000 220 @ 3200 220 @ 3200
Exterior Dimensions
BASE LS LT
Height, Overall (in) 57.5 57.5 57.5
Length, Overall (in) 188.3 188.3 188.3
Min Ground Clearance (in) 6.1 6.1 6.1
Wheelbase (in) 106.3 106.3 106.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 69.9 69.9 69.9
Fuel Tank
BASE LS LT
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 16.0 16.0 16.0
Steering
BASE LS LT
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.1 3.1 3.1
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 38 38 38
Suspension
BASE LS LT
Suspension Type - Front Ind MacPherson Ind MacPherson Ind MacPherson
Suspension Type - Rear Ind 4-link Ind 4-link Ind 4-link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/coil springs w/coil springs w/coil springs
Tires
BASE LS LT
Front Tire Size P205/65R15 P205/65R15 P215/60R16
Rear Tire Size P205/65R15 P205/65R15 P215/60R16
Transmission
BASE LS LT
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Type 4 4 4
Vehicle
BASE LS LT
Front Head Room (in) 39.9 39.9 39.9
Front Leg Room (in) 41.9 41.9 41.9
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.7 56.7 56.7
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 101.4 101.4 101.4
Second Head Room (in) 37.6 37.6 37.6
Second Leg Room (in) 38.5 38.5 38.5
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.1 56.1 56.1
Weight Information
BASE LS LT
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3174 3297 3315

2004 Chevrolet Malibu Safety Features

Safety Features
Air bags, frontal, driver and right front passenger, dual stage, driver and right front passenger (Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the Owners Manual for more safety information.)
Safety belts, 3-point, all seating positions, includes front seat pretensioners
LATCH system, (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren) for child safety seats
Daytime running lamps
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, includes Traction Control
Traction Control, all-speed
Air bags, side, head curtain (Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the Owners Manual for more safety information.)
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: No Test Rear Passenger: No Test

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).