BADVIN vehicle history report for
2004 CHEVROLET MALIBUVIN: 1G1ZU54844F228975
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Historical Records
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Available historical records for VIN 1G1ZU54844F228975
Latest reported mileage: 578 mi
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2022-11-18
2 years ago
95,445 mi
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
2021-12-06
3 years ago
12,201 mi
Vehicle serviced
Maintenance inspection completed
Maintenance inspection completed
2020-06-16
4 years ago
41,200 mi
NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE TITLE ISSUED
Titled or registered as lease vehicle
Titled or registered as lease vehicle
VIN Factory Options
Found 190 factory options in 53 categories
Factory Options
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
- LICENSE PLATE BRACKET, FRONT;(Will be forced on orders with ship-to states that require a front license plate)
- 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)
EMISSIONS
- EMISSIONS, FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
ENGINE
- ENGINE, 3500 V6 SFI (200 HP [kW] @ 5400 RPM, 220 LB.-FT. [297 N-M] @ 3200 RPM)
- V6 Cylinder Engine
PAINT
- SOLID PAINT
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP
- PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP;includes Standard Equipment
RADIO
- 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
SEAT TRIM
- LEATHER SEAT TRIM
- Premium Synthetic Seats
SEAT TYPE
- SEATS, FRONT ULTRALUX AND LEATHER APPOINTED BUCKET, HEATED;includes reclining seatback and adjustable head restraints
TIRES
- TIRES, P215/60R16, TOURING, BLACKWALL
TRANSMISSION
- TRANSMISSION, 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC, ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED WITH OVERDRIVE;includes electronic range selector
- 4-Speed A/T
- A/T
Vehicle Equipment
Air Bag - Frontal
- Driver Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag
Air Bag - Side
- Front Head Air Bag
- Front Side Air Bag
Air Conditioning
- A/C
- Climate Control
Audio
- AM/FM Stereo
- CD Player
- Satellite Radio
Brakes
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- ABS
Convenience
- Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Automatic Headlights
- Cruise Control
- Engine Immobilizer
- Fog Lamps
- Front Reading Lamps
- Intermittent Wipers
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Power Outlet
- Rear Reading Lamps
- Remote Engine Start
- Remote Trunk Release
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Drivetrain
- Front Wheel Drive
Engine
- ENGINE, 3500 V6 SFI (200 HP [kW] @ 5400 RPM, 220 LB.-FT. [297 N-M] @ 3200 RPM)
- V6 Cylinder Engine
Floor Mats
- Floor Mats
Fuel
- Gasoline Fuel
Locks
- Keyless Entry
- Power Door Locks
Mirrors
- Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
- Driver Vanity Mirror
- Heated Mirrors
- Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
- Passenger Vanity Mirror
- Power Mirror(s)
Safety Features
- Adjustable Pedals
- Daytime Running Lights
- Traction Control
Seat Trim
- LEATHER SEAT TRIM
- Premium Synthetic Seats
Seats
- Bucket Seats
- Driver Adjustable Lumbar
- Heated Front Seat(s)
- Pass-Through Rear Seat
- Power Driver Seat
- Rear Bench Seat
Steering
- Power Steering
Tire - Front
- Tires - Front All-Season
Tire - Rear
- Tires - Rear All-Season
Transmission
- TRANSMISSION, 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC, ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED WITH OVERDRIVE;includes electronic range selector
- 4-Speed A/T
- A/T
Vehicle
- Rear Spoiler
Wheels
- Aluminum Wheels
Window
- Power Windows
- Rear Defrost
Equipment Details
MECHANICAL
- Battery, maintenance free, includes rundown protection
- Engine, 3500 V6 SFI (200 HP [kW] @ 5400 rpm, 220 lb.-ft. [297 N-m] @ 3200 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
- Wheels, 16" (40.6 cm) aluminum, machine-faced
EXTERIOR
- 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, heated, black
- Moldings, bodyside, body-color
- Moldings, rocker, body-color
- Spoiler, rear
- Wipers, variable intermittent, speed-sensitive, front
INTERIOR
- Air conditioning, front automatic, climate control
- Assist handles, rear outboard passenger
- Cargo convenience nets, trunk
- Console, floor, includes floor shifter, integral armrest and storage compartment
- Cupholders, dual front and rear
- Defogger, rear-window, electric
- Floormats, carpeted, front and rear
- Instrumentation, analog, includes speedometer, temperature, fuel, tachometer and PRNDL
- 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, power, driver 6-way
- Seat cushion storage pocket, driver, front passenger and rear outboard seating positions
- Seat, front passenger, flat-folding
- Seat, rear 60/40 split-folding seatback
- Steering column, tilt/telescoping
- Theft-deterrent system, PASS-Key III Plus
- Trunk release, remote
- Visors, illuminated vanity mirrors, driver and front passenger, covered
- Windows, power, includes passenger lockout
SAFETY
- 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.)
- LATCH system, (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren) for child safety seats
- Safety belts, 3-point, all seating positions, includes front seat pretensioners
Chassis
Brakes
- Brake ABS System - 4-Wheel
- Brake Type - Power
- Disc - Front (Yes or ) - Yes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or ) - Yes
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 10.87 x 1.02 in
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 9.05 x 1.57 in
Fuel Tank
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx - 16.0 gal
Steering
- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - 3.1
- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - 15.9
- Steering Type - Pwr Rack & Pinion
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb - 38 ft
Suspension
- Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front - 0.77 in
- Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear - 0.79 in
- Suspension Type - Front - Ind MacPherson
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) - w/coil springs
- Suspension Type - Rear - Ind 4-link
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) - w/coil springs
Tires
- Front Tire Order Code - QPE
- Front Tire Size - P215/60R16
- Rear Tire Order Code - QPE
- Rear Tire Size - P215/60R16
- Spare Tire Size - Compact
Trailering
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. - 100 lbs
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. - 1000 lbs
Weight Information
- Base Curb Weight - 3315 lbs
Wheels
- Front Wheel Material - Aluminum
- Front Wheel Size - 16 x 6.5 in
- Rear Wheel Material - Aluminum
- Rear Wheel Size - 16 x 6.5 in
- Spare Wheel Material - Steel
Dimensions
Cargo Area Dimensions
- Trunk Volume - 15.4 ft³
Exterior Dimensions
- Height, Overall - 57.5 in
- Length, Overall - 188.3 in
- Min Ground Clearance - 6.1 in
- Track Width, Front - 60.0 in
- Track Width, Rear - 59.3 in
- Wheelbase - 106.3 in
- Width, Max w/o mirrors - 69.9 in
Interior Dimensions
- Front Head Room - 39.9 in
- Front Hip Room - 52.4 in
- Front Leg Room - 41.9 in
- Front Shoulder Room - 56.7 in
- Passenger Capacity - 5
- Passenger Volume - 101.4 ft³
- Second Head Room - 37.6 in
- Second Hip Room - 52.0 in
- Second Leg Room - 38.5 in
- Second Shoulder Room - 56.1 in
Powertrain
Cooling System
- Total Cooling System Capacity - 13.6 qts
Engine
- Displacement - 3.5L/213
- Engine Order Code - LX9
- Engine Type - Gas V6
- Fuel System - SFI
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM - 200 @ 5400
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM - 220 @ 3200
Mileage
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - City - 23 MPG
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy - 32 MPG
Transmission
- Drivetrain - Front Wheel Drive
- Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) - 3.29
- First Gear Ratio (:1) - 2.96
- Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) - 0.68
- Reverse Ratio (:1) - 2.14
- Second Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.62
- Third Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.00
- Trans Description Cont. - Automatic w/OD
- Trans Order Code - MX0
- Trans Type - 4
Summary
Summary
- Body Style - 4 Door Sedan LT
- Vehicle Name - Chevrolet Malibu
Vehicle
Vehicle
- Country of Origin - United States Chevrolet Active
- EPA Classification - Midsize
| Year | 2004 |
| Title | Hidden text |
| ODO | 7133 mi (Hidden text) |
| Loss | Hidden text |
| Damage | Hidden text |
| Estimated Retail Value | $2091 |
| Estimated Repair Cost | $9073 (668%) |
| Seller | Hidden text |
| Location | Tampa, FL, 33601 |
| Date | ended 5 years ago sold for $971 |
| Sale Website Type | salvage or insurance auction |
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Tech Specs
| Color | Blue |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 FI F |
| Cylinders | 6 Cyl |
| Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Model Analytics & Market Report
We've analyzed more than 4,400 sales records of this model and here are some numbers.
The average price for new (MSRP) 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU in 2004 was $27,395.
The average price for used 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU nowadays in 2024 is $3,980 which is 15% from the original price.
Estimated mileage driven per year is 10,681 miles.
For this model we also have depreciation curve, photos, list of features and options, and other analytics.
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Depreciation
The graph below is a depreciation curve for 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU. It shows how much this model looses per year in price. This analytics is calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU in each year since the year of manufacturing, current year price and projected price in the future years.
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| Year | Average Mileage | Average Price | % Left | % Lost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 MSRP | 0 mi | $27,395 | — | — | 100% | 0% |
| 2004 | 10,681 mi | $23,646 | +$3,749 | +13.68% | 86.32% | 13.68% |
| 2005 | 21,362 mi | $21,998 | +$1,648 | +6.97% | 80.3% | 19.7% |
| 2006 | 32,043 mi | $19,888 | +$2,110 | +9.59% | 72.6% | 27.4% |
| 2007 | 42,724 mi | $18,900 | +$988 | +4.97% | 68.99% | 31.01% |
| 2008 | 53,405 mi | $17,423 | +$1,477 | +7.81% | 63.6% | 36.4% |
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Price vs Mileage
The graph below shows how mileage affects the price for 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU. This data was calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU by mileage and number of sales.
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| Mileage | Average Price | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 30,000 mi | $7,245 | 28 sales |
| 40,000 mi | $5,499 | 17 sales |
| 45,000 mi | $6,495 | 21 sales |
| 50,000 mi | $5,992 | 32 sales |
| 55,000 mi | $5,999 | 49 sales |
| 60,000 mi | $5,834 | 48 sales |
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VIN Decoder — 33 records
Engine
Cooling Type
Cooling type defines the cooling system used to control the engine temperature. It can be either air-cooled or water-cooled.
Water
Displacement (CC)
Engine displacement (in cubic centimeters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.
3498
Displacement (CI)
Engine displacement (in cubic inches) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.
213.58310433156
Displacement (L)
Engine displacement (in liters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.
3.5
Engine Configuration
Engine configuration defines how engine cylinders are arranged. Common values are V6 for V-shaped arrangement, I4 or L4 for in-line arrangement.
V-Shaped
Engine Number of Cylinders
This is a numerical field to store the number of cylinders in an engine. Common values for passenger cars are 4 or 6.
6
Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type
Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type defines the mechanism through which fuel is delivered to the engine.
Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI)
Fuel Type - Primary
Fuel type defines the fuel used to power the vehicle. For vehicles that have two power sources, such as plug-in hybrid vehicle, both primary fuel type and secondary fuel type will be provided.
Gasoline
Exterior / Body
Body Class
Body Class presents the body type based on 49 CFR 565.12(b): "Body type means the general configuration or shape of a vehicle distinguished by such characteristics as the number of doors or windows, cargo-carrying features and the roofline (e.g., sedan, fastback, hatchback)." Definitions are not provided for individual body types in the regulation.
Sedan/Saloon
Exterior / Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo, but excluding that of the trailers. Per 49 CFR 565.15, Class 1 is further broken down to Class A-D; Class 2 is further broken down to Class E-H. This field captures the lower bound of GVWR range for the vehicle.
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo, but excluding that of the trailers. Per 49 CFR 565.15, Class 1 is further broken down to Class A-D; Class 2 is further broken down to Class E-H. This field captures the higher bound of GVWR range for the vehicle.
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
General
CHEVROLET
Model
Per 49 CFR 565, Model means a name that a manufacturer applies to a family of vehicles of the same type, make, line, series and body type.
Malibu
Model Year
If the model year (MY) is supplied when the VIN is decoded, such as from a crash report or a vehicle registration record, the MY value will be the supplied MY, even if the MY decoded from the VIN differs from the supplied MY. If the MY is not supplied when the VIN is decoded, the MY value will be decoded from the 10th character in the VIN.
2004
Plant City
This data element captures the city of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.
KANSAS CITY
Plant Company Name
This data element captures the name of the company that owns the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.
NA-GM Corporation - Fairfax II
Plant Country
This data element captures the country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant State
This data element captures the State or Province name within the Plant Country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.
KANSAS
Internal
Passive Safety System
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Frequently asked questions
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A 'clean title' generally indicates that the vehicle has not been significantly damaged in the past and has no history of major incidents such as salvage or theft, if such information is documented.
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Technology plays a significant role in the depreciation of vehicles, as models with outdated tech depreciate faster due to lower consumer demand for older features.
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Significant damage from flood, fire, or hail may severely affect a 2004 CHEVROLET vehicle's structure and mechanics, potentially resulting in a salvage title, depending on the extent of damage reported.
Recall or defect reports, if available, indicate manufacturing flaws needing correction, impacting safety and possibly necessitating urgent repairs for the 2004 CHEVROLET.
