2003 Chevrolet Malibu Control Module Problems
- 55
- 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 · 41 records
- anti theft · 39 records
- system light · 9 records
- theft light · 8 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- fuel pump · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Control Module
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the anti-theft system erroneously activated and the vehicle was unable to be restarted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000. The vin was unknown.
ODI 11195773
Control Module
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. When the key was inserted in the ignition switch, the vehicle went into anti-theft mode and failed to start. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called hoselton auto mall ([redacted], east rochester, ny 14445, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact was referred to nhtsa. The…
ODI 11246741
Control Module · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the anti-theft system light illuminated and the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The fuel pump was replaced. The failure recurred and the vehicle was towed to the mechanic. The technician assessed that the fuel pump was working up to specifications and determined that the anti-theft system caused the…
ODI 10732211
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
Control Module
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the anti-theft sensor illuminated. When the anti-theft sensor flashed, the contact had to wait before making several attempts to restart the vehicle. Also, the contact was waiting for parts and was informed of nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle…
ODI 10637228
Control Module
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. When attempting to start the vehicle, it would not operate and the anti-theft system warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Updated 05/03/16*lj *tr
ODI 10840210
Control Module
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the anti-theft system prevented the vehicle from starting. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 147,727.
ODI 10683990
Control Module
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the theft system failed. The theft system engaged independently and caused the engine not to start. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who reset the theft system, however the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10783213
Anti-Theft Devices · Control Module
Chevy malibu 03 has issue with anti theft system. Many many complains online concerning this. You get into the car; car will not start, you have to turn key to on position and leave it there; then turn car off and then start it the car. This has happened two times in the last 2 weeks. I am hoping this doesn't happen while my wife is driving. A recall should be made on this defect in all chevy malibu's 2003 before a…
ODI 10471408
Control Module · Electrical System
The anti- theft device in the 2003 chevrolet malibu has left me stranded 12 different times beginning november of last year. This vehicle needs to be recalled for this reason. I have read hundreds of complaints online for the exact same problem. General motors is aware of the problem and does nothing. General motors is personally responsible for lost jobs. General motors is personally responsible for elderly people,…
ODI 10461812
Control Module
At least once a week since purchasing the car i am unable to start it because the anti-theft system will block the car from starting. I will put the key in the ignition and the sensor light will flash. I have to wait exactly 10 minutes with the key turned to "on" before the light stops flashing and i can turn the car off and back on again. On a few occasions this has occurred back to back resulting in having to wait…
ODI 10435437
Control Module
I own a 2003 chevy malibu with the passlock anti-theft system. Over the past 2 1/2 years i have been stranded 6 times and have paid hundreds of dollars due to my car failing to start at any given moment. The scariest incident of all happened as i was driving with my children and lost all power steering as it started to stall out. As of now, may 6, 2011, it is again sitting at the shop unable to start. The turn the…
ODI 10399395
Control Module
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the ignition lock housing assembly was replaced. The vehicle would not start because the computer assumed the vehicle was being stolen due to the ignition security switch feature. The contact stated that the ignition lock housing assembly was replaced just recently prior…
ODI 10351512
Control Module
Have a 2003 chevy malibu with an "passlock" anti theft system in it. This system is acting up considerably and when i bring it to the gm dealer i get charged more and more money but no solution to the problem, because their computers do not detect the problem. As i have done research on this issue, there are many many people having the same problem. There are also many instances where this system has caused cars to…
ODI 10331792
Control Module
2003 malibu theft system light. This light was on all the time and finally just stopped while i was driving down the interstate. I looked online and it says to turn the key to on for 10 mins then re start but this as well doesn't always work. This is extremely dangerous!!!! Someone could get seriously hurt in this matter. *tr
ODI 10324347
Control Module
November 2009 my theft system light came on. Replaced the ignition module with a cost of approximately $500.00. March 15 2010 the car doors unlocked and the car died in traffic. Replaced faulty body control module. March 17 2010 theft light came on and car doesn't want to start. Replaced rcdlr (i' don't know what this is an abbreviation for but it cost another $67.44 for the part. Theft light still comes on and the…
ODI 10321103
Control Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The anti theft system has failed numerous times. The contact stated in order to start the vehicle he had to turn the ignition on and wait at least ten minutes before it would start. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. When he called the dealer, they would advise him to bring the vehicle in for the diagnostic test and he would have to pay…
ODI 10340761
Control Module
I have a 2003 chevy malibu that i bought though a friend, it ran good and one day i went out to start it and the ignition locked up. I went out and got one and replaced it and now the anti-theft system will let it start but shuts off in 10 seconds. I have called the main office and there is nothing that they can do about it and they know about the problem but will not do nothing about it. I have been on the internet…
ODI 10306629
Control Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. When the anti-theft light is illuminated, the contact is unable to start the vehicle. A mechanic replaced the fuel pump because the vehicle constantly stalled; however, the fuel pump was not the cause of the failure. The vehicle continues to stall, the check engine light is illuminated, and the anti-theft light remains illuminated. The contact will take the vehicle back…
ODI 10280473
Control Module
The theft system on my chevy malibu 2003 has left me stranded on multiple occasions and cost me more than $300 in repair costs. The theft system believes my car is being stolen and shuts off the fuel to the engine. Some posts say it's when you use an copied key, but i'm using the factory original. At first, this happened once every month then increased with frequency to once and week and now every two/three days.…
ODI 10256275
Control Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. She noticed that the anti theft light was illuminated. She placed the ignition in auxiliary mode for 10 minutes. The contact then turned off the ignition and restarted the vehicle. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact had to climb in the back seat to exit because the…
ODI 10273988
Control Module
Bought a 2003 chevy malibu 1 1/2 years ago (used). Since that time the anti-theft device has failed twice. The first time it was at home, the 2nd time left me stranded an hour away from home. I have spent over $300.00 for towing, plus the cost of repairs on the vehicle. I am a college student who as limited funds. Gm is aware of the problem, but refuses to acknowledge or fix the problem. It will take gm several…
ODI 10238633
Control Module
Anti-theft system: causes the car not to start on several occasions. Takes several minutes for system to reset. *tr
ODI 10225205
Control Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. Intermittently, the vehicle would not start because the anti-theft system kept locking the vehicle. It takes 10-15 attempts to start the vehicle when this occurs. The failure has gotten progressively worse over time. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. The current mileage was 49,000 and failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 05/05/08. *lj the dealer would not…
ODI 10225251
Control Module
I have a 2003 chevrolet malibu the passlock anti-theft system messes up it either wont allow the vehicle to start or it stops the vehicle while driving on the highway or road and wont start this is problematic for chevy owners and could be very dangerous if on a busy highway could cause an accident numerous people have contacted gm about this problem they refuse to recall and fix this problem. *tr
ODI 10223622