2003 Chevrolet Malibu Ignition 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
- ignition switch · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Ignition
Ignition switch. I would like to know why gm, while knowing since 2001 that the ignitions switches they were using in their vehicles since 1997 were defective but were allowed to continue to use these defective parts putting the lives of the drivers, their passengers and the every person on the road at the same time someone was driving one of these defective vehicles in danger? *tr
ODI 10639330
Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. After parking the vehicle, the key became lodged in the ignition without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
ODI 10644501
Electrical System · Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the key became difficult to remove from the ignition. The key was only able to release from the ignition switch when turning. The contact mentioned that at times the key failed to release from the ignition switch and remained in the vehicle overnight. The failure occurred on five different occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 10594498
Ignition
I. Was having trouble with the ignition couldn't get the key to work. It wouldn't turn and couldn't get the key out. I had the ignition replaced at my cost. Then i heard there was a recall for the ignition. I called gm they said they wont cover the cost of my repairs. *js
ODI 10661447
Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the engine failed to shut off when the ignition was turned off. In addition, when the key was removed from the ignition, the lights and radio remained activated, which caused the battery to drain. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10639291
Ignition
There are paoblem with the chevy malibus having faulty ignition switches also. Why have these not been recall yet.mine is a 2003. *js
ODI 10592364
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
Accelerator Pedal · Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck, as the pedal was depressed and released within a few seconds. The failure recurred numerous times. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v528000 (vehicle speed control). In addition, the contact stated that it took several attempts for the ignition key to turn…
ODI 10820223
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
Ignition
2003 chevy malibu has defective ignition lock cylinder. My car has 49000 miles on it and this is the second time the ignition lock cylinder has kept me stranded. This time i was in a somewhat dangerous area, and had no phone or way to get to one. When car was under warranty the dealer replaced the cylinder and now they want a couple of hundred bucks to do it again. *jb
ODI 10136053
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2003 Chevrolet Malibu.
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