2003 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical System Problems
- 211
- 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.
Among these 211 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- ignition switch · 46 records
- failure mileage · 27 records
- anti theft · 20 records
- electrical system · 20 records
- notified failure · 15 records
- needed replaced · 15 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 57 |
| 100–150k mi | 41 |
| 30–60k mi | 34 |
| 150–400k mi | 23 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) previously, but the contact experienced the failure after the recall remedy. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10775427
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not available.
ODI 10649242
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). However, the part needed was unavailable to service the vehicle under the recall. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the parts to become available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10641945
Electrical System
The antitheft light keeps coming on and vehicle will not start(which is a problem gm is aware of because it has been reported for years and is all over the internet). It came on while driving and after a few miles shut the car down. No brakes, no steering. Almost had a major accident. *tr
ODI 10637178
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign id number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10681751
Electrical System · Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the service engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact mentioned that the cruise control functioned intermittently as the instrument panel gauges and sensors flashed several times. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who…
ODI 10681731
Electrical System
On 9/04/14 took car into sawyer gm dealer to be serviced and inspected all went well and all passed everything, went to grocery store went to start car and key would not turn in the ignition to turn car on, tried everything possible. Sawyer came and tried but could not turn the key it was like frozen. They towed the car and said i needed a new ignition. Thy never told me about the recall on the two key rings and an…
ODI 10641228
Electrical System
2003 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice and problems with vehicle turning on and off while driving. *tgw the ignition switch was replaced at a cost of $ 123.01. The consumer is seeking reimbursement. *jb
ODI 10649129
Electrical System
2003 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch replacement and recall. *tgw
ODI 10651231
Electrical System · Steering
Driving car on highway when it powered down, turned off, lost power steering, etc. Had to pull over, stop car, and restart it. Prior to this, had been driving it in town on side street and the same thing happened. *tr
ODI 10630031
Electrical · Electrical System
I have a 2003 chevrolet malibu that i purchased new on 12/27/02. The ignition switch had to be replaced on 7/23/2014 at 70,328 miles for $307.13. I would like gm to at least pay this amount. There is a gm 14350 recall on this car. In talking to gm they would only consider paying for this, if the problem was caused by rotation of the ignition key i am a man 71 years old and have owned many cars, most purchased new. I…
ODI 10649075
Electrical System
2003 chevrolet malibu engine refused to start due to ignition system, replaced ignition and key, reset computer.*cw the consumer stated the anti-theft light illuminated roughly 50 times within the last two years. On several occasions, the vehicle would not start and the vehicle had to be towed. The ignition was replaced. The vehicle ran fine for nine months, and then the problem returned. *jb
ODI 10653301
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the…
ODI 10825825
Control Module · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the anti-theft sensor illuminated on several occasions and the vehicle was unable to start. The vehicle went into anti-theft mode and was unable to be driven on numerous occasions. While driving various speeds, the key could be removed or fall out of the ignition. The failure became progressively worse. The contact used the owners manual to reset…
ODI 10640730
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
This anti theft lamp is on in my car and i cannot drive. Have a husband who had a stroke and i need to be at the hospital this is horrible. Driving during the first week of the month in a 40mph zone the car turned off and that anti theft lamp was on, i was able to put the car in neutral and avoid an accident very scary situation. Last night i could not get home and was stranded after stopping the vehicle and it…
ODI 10611360
Electrical System · Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximate 25 mph, the engine stalled and the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10643514
Electrical System
There are multiple electrical issues associated with this vehicle. So much so that the fact that gm has not instituted a recall is beyond my belief. It must be because there are so many issues to rectify, it is not cost effective for them to do so. So put everyday lives at risk instead.these issues have been intermittently ongoing just before the car hit 50,000 miles or so. It started with the anti theft system. I…
ODI 10605644
Electrical System · Engine
6-10-14 no crank start ,had to reset security systems code b2960 and p1626c firestone [redacted] store#026514 chicago,il 60610 6-19-14 was diving on lake shore dr got on off ramp and the car just cut off no power it did start back up but lucky it didn't happen went i was going fast. *tr
ODI 10605109
Electrical System
Subject vehicle hit a large pothole on us interstate; theft deterrent warning light illuminated. Stopped vehicle, turned off car. Restarted car, theft light off, resumed course/speed to final destination. Approximately 5 days later, after only local city driving during these 5 days, car would not start while parked in home garage. After attempt at jump start, had car towed to local garage where technician diagnosed…
ODI 10604482
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
2003 chevrolet malibu customer requesting reimbursement for replacement of ignition switch. *mw also, the fuel pump was replaced. *jb
ODI 10661699
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
The car shut off with no warning while driving on the road. This was a total shut-down of the car; including the loss of power steering and the functionality of the brake booster. The car afterwards becomes difficult to start. It may take several tries or a prolonged waiting period until the car will want to start. After it does start there's no telling if it will shut off again while driving. It has shut off while…
ODI 10678177
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the driver side window failed to close. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver side window motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,290.
ODI 10652955
Electrical System
Previous weeks before car was indicating anti theft after resetting the days to follow car shut of while driving. On may 25th 2014 while driving down road car suddenly pulled hard to the right causing the vehicle to jump the curb and strike a fire hydrant. Some concern about the possibility of it being the ignition switch and was searching for other instance of the same problem. Also shifter appeared to be getting…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10594720
Electrical System · Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the key became difficult to remove from the ignition. The key was only able to release from the ignition switch when turning. The contact mentioned that at times the key failed to release from the ignition switch and remained in the vehicle overnight. The failure occurred on five different occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 10594498
Electrical System · Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The contact received a nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) but the manufacturer declined to honor the recall. The failure mileage was 191,176.
ODI 10643852
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2003 Chevrolet Malibu.
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