2003 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Malibu Classic years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu Classic. That ranks 4th out of 11 Malibu Classic model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (11 complaints, 69%), typically at around 139,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Chevrolet Malibu Classic problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 69% | 139,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 6% | 70 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | 5 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Chevrolet Malibu Classic recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu Classic.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Accerlation all of sudden without stopping vehicle was in motion at the time
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE WITH THE TWO VEHICLE KEYS UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BY AUTONATION CHEVROLET LAUREL (500 WASHINGTON BLVD, SUITE A, LAUREL, MD 20707…
I have been having problems with the anti-theft system. My car continues to not start until i complete a 10 minute procedure each time. This is very annoying and have left me stranded many times. I believe that this is a recall that needs to be corrected immediately. There have been numerous…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu classic. The contact stated that the vehicle did not start and the anti-theft warning indicator illuminated for approximately two minutes. All of the indicators illuminated because the key was in the on position, but the engine did not start. The vehicle…
The drivers side brake light doesn't work.i have tried changing the bulb several times, but it will not work.a few yrs back i saw a recall on this but i didn't take advantage of it and now i cannot find it anymore i would like info on what i should do now as i got a warning ticket !! Thanks
Other Chevrolet Malibu Classic years
← 2002 Malibu Classic · 2004 Malibu Classic →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Malibu Classic | 21 | 0 |
| 2007 Malibu Classic | 15 | 0 |
| 2005 Malibu Classic | 92 | 1 |
| 2004 Malibu Classic | 116 | 1 |
| 2003 | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 Malibu Classic | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 Malibu Classic | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 Malibu Classic | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 Malibu Classic | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Malibu Classic | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 Malibu Classic | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu Classic?
Owners most often report electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu Classic?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu Classic a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Malibu Classic model years, the 2003 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.