2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Issues in the 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU

4 engine and engine coolingcooling system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Complaints

#10378487 | January 24, 2011

PLEASE BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR COMPLAINT: I HAVE A 2003 CHEVY MALIBU THAT HAS BEEN LEAKING COOLANT SINCE THE DAY I HAVE BOUGHT IT. I HAVE TAKEN IT NUMEROUS MANIACS AND THEY HAVE ALL TOLD ME THE SAME THING THAT MY INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS WERE LEAKING COOLANT AND THAT THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME THEY HAVE SEEN THIS PROBLEM. THESE MECHANICS TOLD ME THAT THE GASKETS FOR THIS CAR AND THE MANIFOLD ITSELF WERE NOT ENGINEERED CORRECTLY AND THAT'S THE REASON IT IS LEAKING COOLANT. I WAS ALSO TOLD GM DID HOWEVER FIX THIS PROBLEM BY DESIGNING NEW GASKETS WHICH THEY ARE USING TO REPLACE THE OLD ONES WHEN THESE PEOPLE BRING THERE CAR IN FOR THIS PROBLEM. OKAY ONE PROBLEM RIGHT THERE WHERE WAS THE RECALL ON THAT? THAT A HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARD RIGHT THERE BECAUSE OR GMS ENGINEERING. IM NOT SURE IF YOUR AWARE OF THIS BUT THE...

#10246050 | October 19, 2008

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ON MY 2003 CHEVY MALIBU HAD TO BE REPLACED SINCE IT WAS PLASTIC. HAS THEIR BEEN A RECALL ON THIS PART? IF SO, WHAT FORMS NEED TO BE FILLED OUT TO GET PROPER REFUNDING? *TR

#10222205 | March 24, 2008

INTAKE MANIFOLD IS LEAKING COOLANT. *TR

#10202991 | September 14, 2007

COOLANT IS LEAKING, MECHANIC SAID IT IS OUR LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET THAT HAS FAILED. ALSO HE SAYS TO FLUSH OUT THE DEX COOL BECAUSE IT IS A HORRIBLE COOLANT. *TR

Other 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU Problem Areas

Electrical System 214 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 59 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 55 complaints Engine 47 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 25 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 24 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 21 complaints Steering 21 complaints Air Bags 19 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 17 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 15 complaints Unknown Or Other 15 complaints Service Brakes 14 complaints Suspension 14 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 12 complaints Electrical Systemignition 11 complaints Power Train 11 complaints Exterior Lighting 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 10 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 8 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 7 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 4 complaints Structurebody 4 complaints Suspensionfronthub 4 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Service Brakes Air 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 2 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdelivery 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmission 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Suspensionfront 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint

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