2.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
59,713 miles

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problem #7

May 012014

Malibu 6-cyl

  • 56,586 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key was able to turn to the on position in the ignition, but would not turn completely to start the vehicle. The failure occurred on several occasions. An independent mechanic replaced the ignition switch, but the failure recurred. The vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The contact was later informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system), but the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The dealer did not provide a specific date for when the remedy would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000. Updated 11/05/14

- Port Huron, MI, USA

problem #6

Feb 132009

Malibu 6-cyl

  • 94,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the electronic fuel pump had to be replaced in his vehicle. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle shut off in the middle of the road. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel other than the battery indicator, which remained illuminated. He stated that this failure has been occurring for quite some time. The vehicle was towed by a mechanic and then repaired. The dealer stated that there were no recalls for his vehicle. The failure mileage was 94,000. Updated 6/8/09 updated 06/11/09.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

problem #5

Jun 182008

Malibu

  • 117,000 miles
The contact's spouse owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The vehicle shut off without warning, failed to restart, and had to be towed to the contact's residence. The contact suspected that the fuel pump failed. There is an open investigation (PE07033) regarding the fuel pump. The speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 117,000.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #4

May 122007

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 84,000 miles
Fuel pump failure on highway.

- London On, 00, USA

problem #3

Jun 172005

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 66,405 miles
06/17/05 car stopped with no warning on a hot day with 4 kids not good! cylinder 2.188/ BCM 2.560 08/01/05 car stopped with no warning hot day 3 kids heading out of town! module3.107/fuel filter 3.890 just purchased the vehicle 01/28/05.

- Conyers, GA, USA

problem #2

Jul 232004

(reported on)

Malibu 6-cyl

  • miles
Defect with electronic fuel pump system on 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The vehicle would stall unless the gas pedal was continuously pump down. When this was necessary the driver had to keep one foot on the gas and the other foot on the brake to keep the vehicle from stalling. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two separate occasions. The first time they could find the cause of the problem. The second time they replaced the fuel pump. After the pump was replaced the problem recurred. Since the stalling is intermittent the manufacturer refuses to address and permanently rectify the problem.

- Westbury, NY, USA

problem #1

May 182004

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was able to start it. The driver drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the fuel pump needed to be replaced and replaced it, but the problem still continued.

- Calverton, NY, USA