2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU Structurebody Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU
4 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
100% OF BRAKE LINES FAILED VIA RUST ALSO, CONTROL ARMS FRONT/REAR SEVERELY RUSTED.
I WAS TRAVELING ON A SNOWY/ICY ROAD WHEN I LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE AT ABOUT 50 MPH. MY VEHICLE WENT SIDEWAYS UNTIL TRAVELING INTO A DITCH AT WHICH POINT THE VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH A TREE. THE FRONT END WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND PUSHED THE MOTOR BACK A GOOD 2 FEET. MY HEAD SLAMMED INTO THE WINDSHIELD AND AIRBAGS WERE NOT DEPLOYED. THE IMPACT OF THE FRONT END WAS JUST A LITTLE OFF CENTER TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. *TR
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY I WAS REAR ENDED AND PUSHED INTO THE CENTER DIVIDER AND BOUNCED OFF ONLY TO BE STRUCK AGAIN FROM THE REAR. THE FRONT AND REAR QUARTER PANELS WERE DAMAGED THE FRAME WAS COMPROMISED. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. I SUFFERED BACK, ARM, LEG & KNEE INJURIES IN THE COLLISION. THE CAR HAS BEEN TOTALED BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY BUT I AM STILL CURIOUS AS TO WHAT HAPPENED TO THE SAFETY AIR BAGS. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THERE WAS A LOSS OF CONTROL IN THE STEERING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN FULL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE WITH CAUTION. THERE WAS A NEARBY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THE SUB FRAME WAS FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION. IN ADDITION, BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
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 Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
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