10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
79,651 miles

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problem #154

Jan 012015

Malibu

  • 216,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle was able to start. In addition, the horn would independently activate. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 216,000.

- Garnite City , IL, USA

problem #153

May 152009

Malibu

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated he was unable to remove the key from the ignition switch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Elyria, OH, USA

problem #152

Oct 242014

Malibu 6-cyl

  • miles
2003 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer had to have the anti-theft system reset due to recall, and would like to be reimbursed.

- Hatboro, PA, USA

problem #151

Oct 262009

Malibu 6-cyl

  • miles
2003 Chevrolet Malibu. First ignition switch faulty, had work done at non GM dealership, consumer wants reimbursement. The ignition lock cylinder was replaced.

- Holly, MI, USA

problem #150

Nov 042014

Malibu 6-cyl

  • 264,000 miles
I tell dealer check engine light on "he says not to be concerned there is white smoke coming from tailpipe ignition can take up to 5 min to get on code says car needs egr valve car needed brakes and rotors all the way around and tyrod dealer will not respond to calls car was recalled for ignition switch never repaired I need to know if I can take it in to Chevy dealer ony had 1 month vehicle is not safe and I am 76 there is a waranty on engine and transmission.

- Lawrence, IN, USA

problem #149

Mar 032009

Malibu 6-cyl

  • 89,590 miles
Vehicle won't start and security light is on. I have to wait 10 minutes with key in the on position to restart anti-theft system and then engine will start. The car as well died and security light came on while driving on the highway at speeds of 60 mph and had to coast over 2 lanes and was luckily not hit or injured. After this I took it to my normal mechanic to look at it. He fixed ignition switch on 3/3/2009 which I have documentation of problem I was having and him fixing it. This did not fix the problem and the car still does not start. I haven't had it stop while driving since then but in the back of my head I'm telling myself I need to get rid of this car before something terrible happens. Sometimes the car is fine for months and then it won't start twice in one week. This is especially a pain when it is freezing cold and I have no where else to wait 10 minutes but in my car. Seems to be very intermittent. But one thing is for sure that if I try to remote start the car with the key fab it will most likely ends in tripping the anti-theft system and the car will not start. I've seen so many complaints on-line about this issue. And I ask why has it not been recalled especially if the car can stop running while driving. This has made me lose confidence in GM, and if I buy another car I will think twice about buying another Chevy even though I like everything else about my car. I am not about to take it in and spend hundreds of dollars getting it fixed when I can save my money and buy something more dependable besides a GM car. In the next couple of years I will be able to buy a new car and I will be glad when I don't have to deal with this problem again.

- Camby, IN, USA

problem #148

May 092012

Malibu 6-cyl

  • miles
2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The consumer stated the ignition lock cylinder, was replaced two years ago. The consumer is seeking reimbursement.

- Enfield, CT, USA

problem #147

Jul 152014

Malibu 6-cyl

  • miles
2003 Chevrolet Malibu engine refused to start due to ignition system, replaced ignition and key, reset computer. The consumer stated the anti-theft light illuminated roughly 50 times within the last two years. On several occasions, the vehicle would not start and the vehicle had to be towed. The ignition was replaced. The vehicle ran fine for nine months, and then the problem returned.

- Manteno, IL, USA

problem #146

Nov 102014

Malibu

  • 168,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 10 mph, the engine stalled and all of the instrument panel lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle started to exhibit the failure immediately after being repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,000.

- Oconomowoc, WI, USA

problem #145

Aug 042014

Malibu 6-cyl

  • miles
2003 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch replacement and recall.

- Elkins, WV, USA

problem #144

May 142014

Malibu 6-cyl

  • miles
The ignition lock failed resulting in an inability to start the engine.

- Norton Shore, MI, USA

problem #143

Jun 032014

Malibu

  • 59,290 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the driver side window failed to close. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver side window motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,290.

- North Bethesda, MD, USA

problem #142

Jan 142014

Malibu 6-cyl

  • miles
2003 Chevrolet classic. Consumer writes in regards to ignition key recall repairs and seeks reimbursement. The consumer stated the ignition switch was replaced prior to the recall.

- Oakfield, TN, USA

problem #141

Nov 022014

Malibu 6-cyl

  • miles
2003 Chevrolet classic. Consumer writes in regards to ignition key recall notice. According to the recall notice, the parts were not available.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #140

May 142014

Malibu

  • 190,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start and, after several attempts, the vehicle was able to start. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The contact also stated that the key failed to unlock all four doors. The contact stated that the dealer refused to repair the vehicle under NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system) due to the key not being the original. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.

- New Market , NH, USA

problem #139

Oct 012014

Malibu

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #138

Aug 062014

Malibu 6-cyl

  • miles
2003 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice and problems with vehicle turning on and off while driving. The ignition switch was replaced at a cost of $ $123.01. The consumer is seeking reimbursement.

- Walsenburg, CO, USA

problem #137

Oct 222014

Malibu

  • 73,000 miles
Ignition switch failed. After putting keys in the ignition, ignition switch locked and would not start the car. GM has a recall on 2003 Chevy Malibu's for this problem, but says that this vehicle does not have a recall on it?

- Lusby, MD, USA

problem #136

Apr 012014

Malibu 6-cyl

  • miles
2003 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer states vehicle stalls. The consumer stated the fuel pump, battery and remote control were all replaced. However, the stalling continued. The ignition switch was eventually replaced. Also, T he brakes and struts needed to be replaced.

- Flint, MI, USA

problem #135

Sep 222014

Malibu

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

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