2003 Chevrolet Malibu Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems
- 12
- 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 12 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt*: the contact stated the abs warning light illuminated and the dealership replaced the driver side wheel speed sensor. Six months later, the abs warning light illuminated again, the dealership determined the passenger side wheel speed sensor needs to be replaced. Update 2/24/2006 - the consumer previous vehicle, a 2000 chevrolet malibu, also had the same brake wheel speed sensor failure. *nm
ODI 10148838
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Anti -lock brake light (abs) is on and the abs sometimes activates when the using the brakes at a slow speed. *jb
ODI 10134810
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt: 2003 chevrolet malibu. The anti-lock brakes failed. The consumer states was driving 40 mph when this occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they state there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. This problem happened twice. *ak
ODI 10132848
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor
Vehicle safety issue: 2003 chevy malibu has been into the dealer three (3) times for brake repairs. First complaint i was told brakes needed to "wear in", car one (1) week old. Second complaint, soft and pulsating pedal with poor stopping, rotors were "refinished", vehicle mileage 6,800. Third complaint, vehicle uncontrollable when stopping at highway speeds, dealer advised that rotors have "excessive run-out" and…
ODI 10129530
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Front brake failure. 4 repairs of machining / replacing rotors. Car has under 15,000 miles. Bought it new. Car shakes uncontrollably on highways when applying brakes. Steering wheel literally bounces 1.5 inchs in all directions. Service dealer keeps on replacing and machineing the rotors. Something is causing them to warp ... My complaint is heard by deaf ears... Help. *ak
ODI 10118378
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal
While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and hit a concrete barrier. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver and passenger sustained head and neck injuries, and were air lifted by a helicopter to the hospital. Vehicle was towed, and totaled by the insurance company. *ak
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10097546
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Caliper · Master Cylinder · Rotor
Consumer had to change brakes 3 times. While driving consumer heard a grinding noise in the front of vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer the first time, and they replaced the brakes. Then, brakes malfunctioned again, and consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer. This time they turned the rotors, and put on new brakes. The same type of noise was heard again. This time, when she took the vehicle to dealer…
ODI 10068659
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Pads · Rotor · Shoes/Linings
Dt: the contact states that she owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu ls . She purchased the vehicle in september of 2003. January 2004 she noticed a quivering pulsating brake problem. She took vehicle to the dealer, they cleaned the brakes and then they were fine. March 204 she took vehicle in for a regular pennsylvania inspection and she had them check the brakes. They said they were excellent. May 12 2004 she had brake…
ODI 10120597
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
When the brakes were applied there was a delay before vehicle would stop. Dealer inspected vehicle 22 times, and problem still occurring. *ak
ODI 10043988
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Complete front brake failure with no warning. *la
ODI 10041761
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Pads · Rotor
2003 chevrolet malibu brake pads and rotors need replacement after 8,000-25,000 miles due to rust and wear. Brakes were "excellent" at 10,871 miles, then needed replacement at 16,350 along with new rotors.*ak
ODI 10043690
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
When the brakes were applied the vehicle vibrated and the pedal traveled to the floor. *ak *scc the brakes on the vehicle locked up when the consumer attempted to make and turn, and the consumer's vehicle hit another motorist. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10022233