2003 Chevrolet Malibu Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 10
- 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 · 11 records
- anti theft · 5 records
- theft system · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Took car to walmart one night and begins to overheat after napa told me it had no leaks. Car overheats i pull aside and turn it off for a bit i noticed the car would crank but hesitate to start. Once got it to start it would accelerate but at low rpms. Check engine light went on and i noticed car shaking and weird noise coming from the engine. Once started car squeaked and mad terrible noise. Car did not turn back…
ODI 11030501
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate fuel level reading. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000.
ODI 10616355
Fuel/Propulsion System · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was being inspected, the inspector stated that the fuel was not traveling through the vehicle properly. The dealer stated that the intake manifold failed and damaged the engine. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10638775
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
2003 malibu owners manual states that the ignition switch may shift the car off for no reason. It shuts the car down by shutting off the fuel pump.this resulted in the fuel pump breaking on my car. Since chevrolet knew about the faulty ignition switch, this is why they put the info in their owners manual. Chevrolet must take responsibility for costs incurred by owners who must repair fuel pumps and ignition…
ODI 10621319
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Car failed to start, only cranked. Had spark plugs,wires,ignition switch,fuel pump, fuel filter,relays,coil packs,etc... Replaced. Got it running drove about 40 miles, now it just dies while driving... No warning just cuts off. I have taken it to various mechanics and have spent alot of $$. I even had new gm motor installed. I am afraid to drive it as several time i was on highway. This is a serious safety issue.…
ODI 10531828
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
The anti theft system activated about 4 times for no reason in the past 3 months. Each time i followed the instructions in the owners manual and re booted the system. Then while i was driving the car sputtered and stalled. The car won't start. The fuel pump is broken. Why you ask did the fuel pump break. Because each time the anti theft system activated itself for no reason it shut off the fuel pump. This repeatedly…
ODI 10462048
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2003 chevy malibu wouldn't turn over noticed the anti theft light was blinking had to reset the system with the key because it wasn't getting gas. Before my vehicle would start read online about other people having the same problem this isn't safe gm needs to recall and fix this problem. With the passlock 2 system they have installed in these vehicles i have kids and am glad it didn't happen on the freeway with…
ODI 10458327
Fuel/Propulsion System
I was driving down a main highway in our town when my car stopped in the middle of the intersection. I was able to pull off the side of the road before getting hit, in rush hour traffic. The car acted like it wasn't getting any fuel, it would turn over, but not start. My husband thought it was the fuel filter, so we changed it in the parking lot. It didn't fix the problem. We ended up towing the car to the dealer…
ODI 10532657
Anti-Theft Devices · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Ignition · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I have had several issues with my car over the years. The first was when the fuel pump failed and my car stalled in traffic in 2006 and repair was $600. The intake manifold gaskets failed about 10 months later that was repaired at the dealer for $1200. I have replaced the engine twice ($600 each time) because of the head gaskets and too much oil inside the engine. Now i have a strong odor of gasoline inside my car…
ODI 10598136