2003 Chevrolet Malibu Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 24
- 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 24 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- anti freeze · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that upon inspection, the engine coolant was found to have mixed with the engine oil when the dip stick was pulled to check the engine oil. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle stalled without warning and had to be towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the engine had to be replaced.…
ODI 10549240
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
The car was purchased in november of 2012 in washington. On the drive from washington to missouri, the car would not start after the engine was off. After waiting three days for the mechanic in a small south dakota town, he "fixed" it in ten minutes. The "solution" of keeping the engine on for ten minutes, turning to off, and then starting it again is only a temporary fix to a very real problem. This problem is so…
ODI 10598858
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle over heated abnormally. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that a module failed. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the contact's personal mechanic who advised that the head gasket was defective. The vehicle was…
ODI 10457949
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
For years, car stalls while driving and can not be re-started, or more frequently, just won't start. No warning except a fine, dim red anti-theft system light which is unlikely to be noticed at all, and certainly not immediately. Can happen several times per day, or can go two weeks without a problem. Short term remedy is reliable if inconvenient and in some situation, dangerous; with car in "park," turn off all…
Crash reported
ODI 10350297
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
I have a 2003 chevy malibu and i had to get a gasket replaced due to the possibility of anti-freeze leaking into the oil. I've been told the problem will happen at about 77,000 miles. One person created a website about this problem. If not fixed it would cause massive problems for the car. *tr
ODI 10308088
Engine And Engine Cooling
Engine cutsoff while driving causing the car to lose power and come to a complete stop. *tr
ODI 10261770
Engine And Engine Cooling
I have a 2003 chevy malibu with approx 72,000 miles that has been leaking antifreeze (small visible marks on pavement) that require refilling coolant every 3 to 4 weeks. I took the car in for a diagnosis, and it was found to have a leak around the intake manifold. The price estimate is $878 and 7 hours to repair. There was a class action lawsuit against dexcool for this problem, but window for claims ended on oct.…
ODI 10260563
Engine And Engine Cooling
I own a 2003 chevrolet malibu with 51,000 miles on it. I was checking my oil when the dip stick showed it a quart low. I then checked the engine coolant and discovered the oil had gotten into the coolant. I took it to a mechanic and he confirmed that the coolant had oil in it. He said the manifold gaskets had to be replaced which included flushing the cooling system. I know gm doesn't care about our problems with…
ODI 10255588
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 5 mph, the anti-freeze warning indicator illuminated on the instrument control panel. The contact pulled back into the driveway and noticed that the reservoir was empty. He had to refill the vehicle with anti-freeze. Approximately one month later, the reservoir was almost empty again and he had to refill the vehicle with anti-freeze. In january…
ODI 10254352
Engine And Engine Cooling
After engine coolant light coming on and reservoir being almost empty service station added coolant. Same thing happened approx 2 months later same action taken. Went to get oil changed and person said don't waste your money because you have oil mixed with your radiator fluid, you have some major engine problems. Took car to my local mechanic and he said this was a common problem on the 2003 malibu and that the…
ODI 10255197
Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 mailbu 6 cy. I just had $1,300.00 car repair that could have been avoided if gmc would have recalled all cars that have the antifreeze with acid in it. This is a repair that they are fighting in a class action law suit blaming the drivers when our books state no changing antifreeze for 150,000 miles. In stead they are putting people who bought american made cars have this unnecessary expense. This is money that…
ODI 10231404
Engine And Engine Cooling
You can add my name to the list of individuals shelling out an excessive amount of money to replace what appear to be defective parts and/or manufacturing designs in the 2003 chevy malibu. We purchased the car new in feb 2003 and repair costs to date are in excess of $2,000 and the car only has 52,000 miles on it. First, the brakes and rotors needed placed after about 40,000 miles (most of which were interstate…
ODI 10227243
Engine And Engine Cooling
The car has died at night in not a very good side of town and would not start on 10/07. Had it towed and they found the intake manifold gasket damaged $1,000.00. Feb 08 car would not start after work. 10 miles away from home. Had the car towed back to firestone thinking it was the same thing instead the anti-theft system had caused the car not to start. 4/08 car again would not start after work. Please force gm to…
ODI 10226126
Engine And Engine Cooling
My 2003 chevy malibu had died on me 3 times while i was driving it and would not restart. Twice i had it towed to the dealership (jba in glen burnie, md) and they cannot find a problem with it. I can't drive it, because i have a 45 minute commute to work and cannot afford to keep having it towed. *tr
ODI 10212306
Engine And Engine Cooling
I have a 2003 chevy malibu, the coolant started to slowly leak out, then proceeded to leak faster within a few weeks, we couldn't see where the coolant was going. I called my older brother every weekend, and his 2001 pontiac grand prix was in the shop getting a new engine installed, his grand prix, and my chevy malibu have the same engine, i asked what happened, and he said that his coolant started leaking, he…
ODI 10200060
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Other
I own a 2003 chevy mailbu. I have had numerous problems with the anitfreeze draining out. I have had it in the shop a couple times and have had the manifold intake gasket replaced. This was very expensive for a single mom on a budget. The problem still persists. I have also started having problems with the theft system light coming on and preventing the car from starting. I can turn it to "on" and get it started…
ODI 10241150
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated at 75 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle coasted to the side of the road and after a half an hour, it restarted. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem and there are no codes on the computer.
ODI 10148826
Engine And Engine Cooling
I have been informed that i need a new intake manifold gasket. I was told that gm went to a cheap cam shaft and intake gasket on most of the 3.1 to 3.8 litre v6 engines about 7 years ago and that over 90% of these engines have a leaking intake gasket which causes the cheap cam shaft to rust and then break destroying the engine. I was told that this happens between 50,000 and 90,000 miles on these engines, that there…
ODI 10226366
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicle experienced sudden stalling at various speeds. Took vehicle to the dealer for checkup, but the cause was undetermined at this time.*ak
ODI 10110937
Engine And Engine Cooling
There was a delay and or lack of power when passing. The delay was in between acceleration. *ak *sc
ODI 10079700
Engine And Engine Cooling
When driving under normal conditions the idle sticks. Rpm first time stuck at approx 2000 rpm, 2nd time was 3,[redacted] to get idle to release is to turn engine off and re-start. Dangerous as it makes it hard to judge how much pressure to apply to brake pedal to stop vehicle. *jb
ODI 10060039
12v/24v/48v Battery · Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension
Car has stalled numorus times in traffic. At city speeds and highway speeds, even in the fast lane at rush hour.have you ever seen a semi that is tailgating try to stop at sixty-five in your rearview mirror because your engine just stalled? I fear for my life every time the dealer calls and say's come pick it up i think we got it fixed? How can they send me out with a vehicle that they dont even know if its fixed?…
ODI 10071202
Air Conditioner · Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
Brakes started to make a rubbing noise which progressed to a squeaking noise. Also, brake pedal would go down to the floor to stop the vehicle. Dealer has replaced brake pads/front rotors/ brake booster/calipers, and brake lines, but the problem still exists. *ak the front driver window failed to roll up, the engine light illuminated, the a/c control was inoperative and cooling properly, the vehicle pulled to the…
ODI 10042674