2003 Chevrolet Malibu Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 17
- 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
- fuel pump · 9 records
- anti theft · 7 records
- ignition switch · 5 records
- theft system · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes · Suspension
I tell dealer check engine light on "he says not to be concerned there is white smoke coming from tailpipe ignition can take up to 5 min to get on code says car needs egr valve car needed brakes and rotors all the way around and tyrod dealer will not respond to calls car was recalled for ignition switch never repaired i need to know if i can take it in to chevy dealer ony had 1 month vehicle is not safe and i am 76…
ODI 10664000
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 · Fuel System, Gasoline
2003 chevrolet malibu customer requesting reimbursement for replacement of ignition switch. *mw also, the fuel pump was replaced. *jb
ODI 10661699
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle will idle high, 3000 rpm, driving is dangerous and braking is difficult. I called chevy on 03/12/14 and they made an appt. And said it would be no problem under recall #04092. I went down today 03/17/14 for my appt and they told me recall had been completed on 12/13/2004. This is new information and now they will not inspect my vehicle to tell me what is wrong. The dealership gave me a document which states…
ODI 10572809
Fuel System, Gasoline
Stalled, replaced fuel filter, fuel pump and battery. *tr
ODI 10609819
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
I have had three incidents related to the ignition system. The first time ,the anti-theft light came on and after driving and then parking the car, i could not start it. The mechanic told me the ignition may have been worn. He replaced the key cylinder and of course the keys. The car was fine for almost a year when the same thing happened. I tried a different mechanic and was told he could reset the computer so as…
ODI 10627770
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
The car has cut off while i was driving on at least 10 occasions since 2012. Usually, if driving at normal speed it would happen as i slowed down to turn a corner, although it has also happened once or twice while i was driving on the highway. Each time, i was fortunate enough to either drift over onto the shoulder or complete the turn without getting hit. When the car cuts off i lose the ability to steer. During…
ODI 10569446
Fuel System, Gasoline
This is the second time i am having this problem...the same problem everyone else is having....car wont start due to anti theft issue....luckily my car was in a parking lot at a grocery store. This really needs to be addressed by gm because everyone i know is aware and if i am injured in an accident because this fails while driving - i will find a very good lawyer and collect all the other complainers online for…
ODI 10443878
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
My 2003 chevy malibu would not start. I learned that the reason it would not start was due to the theft system pass lock. Somehow the theft system was triggered and cut the fuel supply to the engine. I did what the manual said and waited 10 minutes with the key in the on position. The car started after that; however two weeks later, the car does the same thing. The process is repeated to reset the theft system. But…
ODI 10430396
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Car will not start fuel pump shuts down, car thinks it is being broken into. Have to sit in car for 10 minutes with key in ignition to override system. Has happened 4 times in last month. Also, fuel pump shut down while driving on parkway- lucky to get to side of road without an accident. By the way, new fuel pump and module replaced at 60,000 so that is not the issue.. How many people need to get into accidents or…
ODI 10430664
Cruise Control · Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
2003 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch and fuel pump repairs. *smd the consumer stated the passlock sensor had to be replaced, because the vehicle would not start. Also, the fuel pump was replaced, because gas was not going from the tank into the engine, the cruise control occasionally would not work, the service engine light would come on intermittently, and electrical components, such…
ODI 10596124
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
Car failed to start. A local mechanic was aware of the problem that gm was having with the malibu's. He showed me how to turn the key to on for 10 minutes and then the theft light would stop blinking and you could then start the car. This past year it has been happening about daily or every 5 to 6 times that you go to start the car. Mostly on short trips of less than 2 miles. I contacted 2 local chevy dealers and…
ODI 10567235
Fuel System, Gasoline
In our case, what could have happened is more extreme! After running to and from the store, our car would not restart. It happened in our own driveway--- thank god!!! From what i have read as to similar complaints on our exact vehicle's defect, we could have been in traffic! Several other complaints were in life-threatening positions when their car broke down! We were fortunate!! We have since had it looked at by a…
ODI 10255726
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
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Suspension
2003 chevrolet malibu faulty ignition switch vehicle shut off in the middle of the road. *mw the consumer stated she had to replace the ignition switch on two different occasions. The first time was september 28, 2006 and the second time was june 3, 3014. After the second switch was installed, the consumer experienced other problems. She was informed the vehicle needed a body control module and lock switches. The…
ODI 10663875
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 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