2003 Chevrolet Malibu Unknown Or Other Problems
- 15
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- theft system · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other
Battery keeps dying due to ignition switch not totally off
ODI 11208253
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Been having same ongoing problem for just over 9 months. Car stalled out while driving and wouldn't restart. Cranked over though. Had it towed and $700 later, a new fuel pump and fuel filter. Few days later tried to start, cranked over and nothing but noticed theft system light was on. Back to the shop. They replaced a fuel injector fuse. Ran great for a few months then started happening again. Researched the issue…
ODI 11172105
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Went to dealer who mentioned the only remedy for my car is a small piece on the car key (nothing done to the car) and since i had a copied key, they would be unable to help unless i had a gm key available.
ODI 10938684
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Airbag red warning light is flashing on dashboard when turning the ignition. This happens intermittently. I am afraid the airbag will deploy at any time even if there is no car crash. This has happened at least 2 times. Once when the car was sluggish and i had to turn it off at atop light because it would not accelerate over 40 miles and hour. The other time it happened just when i was starting the car. I
ODI 10863384
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Theft system light, leaves me stranded, car won't start unless open door with key in ignition for exactly 10 minutes then car will start. I am a woman that is left stranded several times a week, at night and only way car will start is to have drivers door wide open with key in ignition and other doors will not lock, leaves me in a dangerous situation. Began a couple of years ago, approx. 50,000 miles, just getting…
ODI 10938609
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
The ignition key cylinder will not allow my key to go to a vertical position when turning my car to the off position. The car would be stationary and in the park position, as a result, the car stays on and my battery gets drained and i need a jump all the time. I started detaching the battery when i go in and out of stores and overnight when sleeping and reconnecting when i go to a new destination. I reported this…
ODI 10789236
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Started having problems starting my car, theft light would come on and i would have to sit and wait to get the car started, very annoying problem having to play a waiting came to start your car. Then one day i was driving and the car just shut off in the middle of the high way, i had no idea the car was even off until i tried to acclerate or turn because the radio remains on. Have to stop and put my hazzards on and…
ODI 10537097
Unknown Or Other
2003 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to a tsb for vehicle *tgw
ODI 10474784
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Unknown Or Other
The anti-theft system in my 2003 chevrolet malibu is defective, apparently this is a problem for just about every owner of a chevy malibu. This needs to be recalled by gm!!!! About once or twice a week when i attempt to start my car i pray the anti-theft system does not blink, because when it blinks that means the car isn't going to start. The owner's manual states that if this occurs then turn the key to the "on"…
ODI 10232634
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This 2003 chevy malibu has a bad reputation on its passlock system. The car couldn't be started when i turned the key. The theft system lights was on. *tr
ODI 10229344
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Intermittently the vehicle will not start because the anti-theft system kept locking the vehicle. It takes several minutes (ten min or so) for the system to re-set and allow the vehicle to start. Dealerships are not able to correct this problem. Com- plaints registered on www.mystats.com/safety station are numerous (at least 40) concerning this problem. Several people have reported that the vehicle will suddenly…
ODI 10227983
Anti-Theft Devices · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Ignition · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I have had several issues with my car over the years. The first was when the fuel pump failed and my car stalled in traffic in 2006 and repair was $600. The intake manifold gaskets failed about 10 months later that was repaired at the dealer for $1200. I have replaced the engine twice ($600 each time) because of the head gaskets and too much oil inside the engine. Now i have a strong odor of gasoline inside my car…
ODI 10598136
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I have had the thef system in my 2003 chevy malibu repaied more times than i care to say. It stated in 11/7/2006 and it have been an ongoing thing. I am a widow and i am really afraid to take this car out at nights in fear that it might leave me stranded. The first time it cost me $351.74 to repair the theft system. Then it went again in 6/7/2008 the same thing happened. This cost me $483.37. It ran for a little…
ODI 10766207
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I have own three chevy malibu a 1998, 2002 and i just got a 2003. However, i noticed that gm has removed there cruise control light off of the dash board when you turn it on. The other two malibu's i own had a dash light come on to let you know the cruise control is on. But the 2003 does not it only has a little light on the cruise button on the steering column and its hard to see during day light. I think this is a…
ODI 10070237
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2003 chevrolet malibu. Consumer wants to know if his vehicle is under a recall. *gr
ODI 10329593