2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
772
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU
The 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU has received a total of 772 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (214 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (59 complaints), and Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module (55 complaints).
Recalls for the 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU, potentially affecting up to 5,971,323 vehicles.
Recall 14V400000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 5,877,718 vehicles affected
Defect: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model...
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's...
View full details →Recall 07E021000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
| 742 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
View full details →Recall 04V528000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
| 92,863 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, 'ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS.' IN HOT AMBIENT CONDITIONS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM MAY STICK AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE BRACKET AND NOT RETURN TO THE ENGINE IDLE POSITION WHEN THE OPERATOR LIFTS HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Consequence: FAILURE TO RETURN TO IDLE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM AND REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU
772 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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Multiple times, the vehicle, while driving, electrically shuts down. security light comes on, sometimes, many attempts to restart will work. These shutdowns cause me to revet to manual bakes and steering.
Multiple times, the vehicle, while driving, electrically shuts down. security light comes on, sometimes, many attempts to restart will work. These shutdowns cause me to revet to manual bakes and steering.
Multiple times, the vehicle, while driving, electrically shuts down. security light comes on, sometimes, many attempts to restart will work. These shutdowns cause me to revet to manual bakes and steering.
Safety Rating for the 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU
General Motors, LLC has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
04092 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM. *EH
610 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE IDLE FLARE WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED. ALSO LOW SPEED ENGINE DECEL STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. GM TECH LINK. *TT
01636 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE MISFIRE ON ONE OR MORE CYLINDERS.*MR
01413 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
CRUISE INDICATOR INFORMATION. *TT
061303 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
A REVIEW OF WARRANTY DATA AND PARTS SENT BACK TO THE WARRANTY PARTS CENTER INDICATES THAT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS ARE BEING REPLACED FOR PRESALE LOT ROT CORROSION ISSUES. *TT
021903 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINEERING WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT ANY VEHICLE BEFORE THE ACTUAL REPAIR IS PERFORMED WHEN THE REPAIR DIAGNOSIS LEADS TO REPLACING THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM), FOR BATTERY DRAIN, INTERMITTENT NO START, IPC DISPLAY INTERMITTENTLY INTERRUPTED, OR UNABLE TO REPROGRAM THE BCM. *TT
09202002 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INCORRECT PAINT CODE. *TT
020310004 — SUSPENSION
A NEW IMPROVED FLAT WHEEL MOUNT DESIGN FOR 2003 MODEL YEAR ALUMINUM WHEELS. *TT
060602 — WHEELS
THIS MESSAGE PERTAINS TO A NEW IMPROVED FLAT WHEEL MOUNT DESIGN ON THE ALUMINUM WHEELS INCORPORATED ON 2003 MODEL YEAR N-CAR VEHICLES. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET MALIBU
- 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU — 1,480 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU — 1,227 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU — 1,379 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU — 1,005 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU — 754 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU (current)
- 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU — 1,639 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU — 1,385 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU — 1,474 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU — 1,252 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU — 1,483 complaints
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