2003 Chevrolet Malibu Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 53
- 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 53 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- accelerator pedal · 17 records
- failure mileage · 16 records
- speed control · 8 records
- suddenly accelerated · 7 records
- brake pedal · 7 records
- diagnosed repaired · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle lurched forward twice while car was coasting towards a red light.*mr the consumer was slowing the vehicle for a stop light. When the consumer's foot was taken off the brake pedal the vehicle accelerated to 40 mph while the consumer pressing the accelerator. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. *nm
ODI 10075634
Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer complained that in the last three days while driving at any speed vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. Dealer inspected vehicle, and could not duplicate or correct the problem.*ak first episode of vehicle accelerating suddenly, vehicle accelerated to 70 mph, and consumer had to apply the brakes to the floor to stop the vehicle. In addition, due to its sudden acceleration, brake rotors had warped. In…
ODI 10068554
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving 30 mph and without warning vehicle suddenly accelerated. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic replaced the speed sensor. Then, driver drove the vehicle from the dealer, and the problem still occurred. *ak *la
ODI 10065150