Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal seized and the vehicle had to be shifted into neutral and turned off. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as indicated in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v528000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 8-4174247716. The failure mileage was approximately 55,800.
2003 Chevrolet Malibu acceleration complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle unintentionally accelerated numerous times. While driving 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal suddenly stuck to the floorboard and the speed increased to 65 MPH. The engine warning indicator also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who located a failure code at the throttle body. The throttle body was cleaned; however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v528000 (vehicle speed control). The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. While driving at any speed, the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably and required the contact to exert extra brake force to stop the vehicle, including the engagement of the ABS. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v528000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,500.
So after having the car serviced for the sticking accelerator in september of 2015 the problem seemed to be fixed. 3 weeks ago the problem started happening again. On january 12th 2015 while travelling home the car was acting up again. The car was travelling 60 MPH without touching the throttle. I contacted chevrolet the following morning and was advised to take it in to the dealer. Turns out the problem is not with the recalled part but some other reason for the accelerator sticking. So I was told with parts and labor it would be $510 I do not have the money to fix the repair so I was told their would be a $89 service fee which again I don't really have.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the accelerator pedal became stuck, as the pedal was depressed and released within a few seconds. The failure recurred numerous times. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v528000 (vehicle speed control). In addition, the contact stated that it took several attempts for the ignition key to turn in the ignition switch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
My son was driving the 2003 chevrolet malibu on the highway when the theft protection system suddenly kicked in an shut off the engine causing him to lose speed and power steering and forcing him to stop on the highway. Then he had to sit there 10 minutes with the key turned on to reset the theft system before he could start the car again and get out of a dangerous situation. The ignition and key was already ready replaced under the recall too.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. In addition, after stopping the vehicle, it stalled. The vehicle was restarted. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v400000 (electrical system) and 04v528000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that cylinder two was misfiring. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 214,000.
Driving car at about 30mph, took my foot off the accelerator pedal and the car continued to accelerate. Brought to chevrolet service,, and they replaced accelerator cable. I researched the issue, and there was a campaign id 04v528000. To replace sensing and diagnostic module. Service manager said that was done 1-10-05 on this car. If this is not that issue, then this is a new safety issue with a different part failing that could result in a vehicle crash.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. While driving at 50 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and became stuck. The contact had to apply force and lift the pedal up with her hand, in order to release the pedal. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v528000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Computer problem 2003 chevy impala 6 cyl front wheel drive automatic 130000 miles this recently started, the traction on light and the ABS yellow lights on dash stay on. Rarely do they go off, only a few times. The square indicator light says "service traction control" light comes on when I start the vehicle, stays on for 1-2 minutes then goes off. But the traction control light and the ABS light remains on. How can I reset this or what to not have a trip to the expensive auto repair shop. I have no problem with the ABS brakes to operate correctly, no delays or brake hesitation when I press the brake pedal in use. Help me out with a good solution. I will greatly appreciate your response.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the accelerator pedal became stuck without warning. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the rpms failed to decrease. The failure occurred on several occasions. While the vehicle was parked with the engine running, the rpms increased without warning. The vehicle was turned off and restarted several times before the rpms returned to normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
I was passing a vehicle at about 40 MPH. When I released the gas pedal the car kept accelerating. I finished my pass at a high rate of speed the whole time standing on the brakes. Dropped the car into neutral. Pulled to the side of the road and shut it off. I tried to restart it and it reeved to high rpms. After about 15 minutes there was a loud clunk and I restarted the car. The rpms stayed at normal speed. I called a tow truck and had it sent to the dealer I bought it from. Waiting for a response.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently and the engine stalled. The problem occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact was driving approximately 5 MPH with the brake pedal engaged, the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle and crashed into a building. The contact suffered head and neck injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed during the incident. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was stopped with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact released the brake pedal and depressed the accelerator pedal. As a result, the vehicle hesitated and accelerated with force. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The contact had to shift into neutral and then the park position in order to maneuver and stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal would become stuck and not return to the idle position when the temperature was warmer. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v528000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that during warmer temperatures, the throttle became stuck and there was a sudden increase of up to 150 engine rpms. The contact had to immediately engage the brakes and shift into neutral in order to stop the vehicle. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was not included in recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v528000 (vehicle speed control). The failure mileage was 48,000.
2003 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch and fuel pump repairs. *smd the consumer stated the passlock sensor had to be replaced, because the vehicle would not start. Also, the fuel pump was replaced, because gas was not going from the tank into the engine, the cruise control occasionally would not work, the service engine light would come on intermittently, and electrical components, such as the radio and windows stopped working.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the speedometer and RPM gauges would read incorrectly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the throttle body was clogged. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,000 and the current mileage was 146,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the brakes failed without warning. The vehicle continued to accelerate while the brakes were applied, causing the contact to crash into another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 29,332. Upadated 06/24/14 ma updated 06/30/2014
Car accelerating on its own. Even on braking the car would still continue accelerating which made braking hard. Car increased speed on its own from 25 to 45 when I had to apply brakes to keep from going over speed limit. This was an ongoing event until I was able to pull into a parking lot and shut the car off. When I restarted the car right away the rpms were up so I shut the car off and waiting about 5 minutes and restarted. Car was fine for the drive home. I bought the car used from a dealership april 18, 2011.
Vehicle will idle high, 3000 RPM, driving is dangerous and braking is difficult. I called chevy on 03/12/14 and they made an appt. And said it would be no problem under recall #04092. I went down today 03/17/14 for my appt and they told me recall had been completed on 12/13/2004. This is new information and now they will not inspect my vehicle to tell me what is wrong. The dealership gave me a document which states that on 12/31/04 the accelerator pedal was inspected but no actions were taken. This informs me that they had not properly replaced recalled items which were required.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and failed to stop down despite constant force being applied to the brake pedal. The contact shifted into neutral but the engine rpms began to increase rapidly. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the contact then shifted into park to stop the vehicle from accelerating any farther. The vehicle was shut off and restarted one hour later, as it resumed normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis however, the technician was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 63,500.
After my 2003 chevrolet malibu had been parked in the sun for a while, on a short trip of 4 miles, the car started revving up and taking off on it's on. It also caused my A/C hose to burst (I am convinced it is related). I took it to dealer for repair and they cleaned the throttle and replaced the A/C hose. There is still the same problem. It seems as though it happens when it is very hot weather and I am making short trips running errands which calls for turning engine off and restarting. I drove back home with my foot entirely on the brakes while trying to keep the car from running out of control. I am very reluctant to drive it now, until I can find someone to "really" fix the problem (as I was stuck with a $487 repair bill).
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact pulled over and shifted the vehicle into park and the vehicle had high revs while idling. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or local mechanic. The failure mileage was 118,000.
I have high rpms sometimes even when my foot is not on the accelerator, high idle and my check engine light stays on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal would become stuck and the vehicle would accelerate independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v528000 (vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 33,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, she attempted to brake and the vehicle continued to accelerate independently. The contact was able to move the car off the road when she heard the engine roaring abnormally loud. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and a sensor was replaced. The contact was unaware of the exact sensor that was replaced. The contact was also informed of a recall for the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v528000 (vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal). The manufacturer was notified and informed her that her VIN was not included in the recall and offered no further assistance. The failure and current mileages were 160,000.
Accelerator pedal sticks when driving. Have to put car into neutral to try and slow or stop car ,the pedal has stuck at various speeds, and even when the car starts up, it revs high. Almost was in an accident due to this situation.
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