Recalls ·2003 Chevrolet Malibu

2003 Chevrolet Malibu recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu; the most frequently affected component is electrical system — ignition. Owners filed 611 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 26 model years of this model in the database, 2003 ranks #17 for number of recalls.

Recalls3
Complaints611
Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (3)

Electrical system — IgnitionCampaign 14V400000 · 03 Jul 2014

Problem: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

Fuel system, other — Pressure relief devicesCampaign 07E021000 · 12 Mar 2007

Problem: Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer.

Risk: Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.

Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on april 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.

Vehicle speed control — Accelerator pedalCampaign 04V528000 · 01 Nov 2004

Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, 'accelerator control systems.' in hot ambient conditions, the accelerator pedal arm may stick at the attachment to the bracket and not return to the engine idle position when the operator lifts his foot from the accelerator pedal.

Risk: Failure to return to idle could result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the accelerator pedal arm and replace the accelerator and brake pedal assembly with a new assembly, if necessary. The recall began on december 20, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

What owners complain about

Share of the 34 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system13 · 38%
Vehicle speed control11 · 32%
Fuel/propulsion system4 · 12%
Air bags3 · 9%
Engine3 · 9%
Service brakes3 · 9%
Unknown or other2 · 6%
Power train1 · 3%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

First time, wouldn't shift into park and couldn't turn key to off and take out of ignition. Second time, shift is stuck in park and will not budge. Just sitting in my driveway.

Power train · Nov 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

My daughter got a safety recall notice for her 2003 chevy malibu. She took the car to maguire chevrolet 2073 route 96 in trumansburg, ny 14886 (607)-387-6111 (this dealer was printed on the recall card) in august to have the recall repaired. Someone at that dealership told her that there is no such recall. I found it…

Air bags · Nov 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed and the contact was unable to start the engine. The contact spoke with doug henry chevrolet tarboro (809 west wilson street, tarboro, nc 27886, (252) 823-3145). The dealer did not perform a diagnostic test, but advised the…

Electrical system · Aug 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Odi number 10593580 was filed in may 2014. This has not been corrected as this date 10/20/17. The car will not shut off and the key will not come out as stated in the complaint of may 2014. I keep spending $$ on this and no action. Surly all these cars do the same thing.

Electrical system · Oct 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

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Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.