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 · Structure
When driving after a rain noticed there was water in right rear taillight. When trying to start the car the only way to get it started was to disconnect the negative battery terminal and reset the computer . Well that was great except you might not want the car started then because everytime you step on the brake the radio shut off, gauges would peg out and not be able to be reset. Then car would die in the middle…
ODI 10168213
Electrical System
Hvac system has had numerous problems from the fan not working in selected speeds to the air recirculate function failing to engage or to remain engaged. The ac would cut on and off during use the recirculate function would stop working the ac system would not turn on the system control unit, evaporator core and compressor was replaced without any resolution of the problem. The system still fails to work. Multiple…
ODI 10448088
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. After the key was entered into the ignition, the vehicle failed to operate. In addition, the anti theft warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the pass lock sensor needed to be repaired and the ignition system needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10882014
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
After a year the lights on the dashboad/radio and window wouldn't come on right away. Then the engine light would come on but there's was nothing wrong with it. Then the service light would come on month after i had a oil change done. While i was driving, the car just slowed up and stop. Told by my mechanic it was the fuel pump but while he had it for half the day; the car started right up with no problem. Also…
ODI 10418809
Electrical System · Fuel Pump
06/17/05 car stopped with no warning on a hot day with 4 kids not good! Cylinder 2.188/ bcm 2.560 08/01/05 car stopped with no warning hot day 3 kids heading out of town! Module3.107/fuel filter 3.890 just purchased the vehicle 01/28/05. *nm
ODI 10138581
Electrical System
Started in 2005 when car was bought used, auto theft system light will come on and soon after car will not start did this for 5 years straight off and on then completely stopped for 3 years now has started back up in 2013. This is very annoying afraid car won't start when needed for an emergency. Also when put into park key will not come out until you mess with shifter and you hear the click of it going into park.…
ODI 10596306
Electrical System
Cd player inoperative - dealership diagnosed as manufacturer defect- internal radio/cd failure. Dealership service removed radio/cd and sent out for an exchange unit. Dealership service reinstalled radio new cd player and, again, inoperative. Equipment-electrical system failure/inoperable. Dealership still trying to reorder exchange units that would work without success and great inconvenience to owner. *jb
ODI 10110395
Electrical System · Switch
Tl* the contact own a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the repair failed to remedy the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the ignition switch was replaced on three occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated…
ODI 10614464
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Passlock system is defective due to nickel plating on starter tumbler causing oxidation. Dealers are able to make a killing on this defective connector because they have to troubleshoot a full fuel pump system and wiring harness before they will replace the passlock system. Occurs once every few months intermittently and becomes more serious as the oxidation worsens. Potentially dangerous situations occur when…
ODI 10339820
Electrical System
The car will turn off by itself. We will be driving along and then for what seems like no reason the car shuts off - the ps/pb don't work, nothing. The car starts right back up but this is very dangerous. We took the car back to the dealer and they said that there were too many keys on our key ring and that is why it was turning off - well it doesn't happen with the same key ring on any of the other cars we own so…
ODI 10567550
Electrical System
The key will shift from the 'on' position to the 'accessory' or 'off' position by itself and without warning. This shuts down the engine, ps, pb, airbags.... I first complained about this back in 2003/2004 to the dealer and was told to remove the keys form the key ring. Now this car is under a recall (gm recall #n14350, nhtsa recall #14v400) and all gm and the dealer say they will do is shave off some of the plastic…
ODI 10679749
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2003 Chevrolet Malibu.
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