1. Chevrolet Malibu
  2. Problems
  3. 2003
  4. Structure

2003 Chevrolet Malibu Structure Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 9, 2010 · 100,000 miles

    Ignition · Structure

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start intermittently. In order to start the vehicle, the contact would have to turn the key to the on position and allow it to sit in the ignition for approximately 10 minutes while the vehicle would reset itself. In addition, the rear tail lights would become filled with water whenever it would rain, causing the bulbs to…

    ODI 10351537

  • May 23, 2006 · 70,000 miles

    Electrical System · Structure

    When driving after a rain noticed there was water in right rear taillight. When trying to start the car the only way to get it started was to disconnect the negative battery terminal and reset the computer . Well that was great except you might not want the car started then because everytime you step on the brake the radio shut off, gauges would peg out and not be able to be reset. Then car would die in the middle…

    ODI 10168213

  • April 5, 2004 · 35,500 miles

    Structure

    Driver side arm rest cracked without warning. The part had been replaced once before. *ak plastic that held the arm rest was deformed and weak inside the arm rest. Dealer replaced driver's door arm rest assembly. *la

    ODI 10067293