2003 Chevrolet Malibu: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jul 6, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 44,500 miles · IL

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.

Filed Jun 18, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 130,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed Oct 21, 2014 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · WI

I have a 2003 chevrolet malibu that I purchased new on 12/27/02. The ignition switch had to be replaced on 7/23/2014 at 70,328 miles for $307.13. I would like gm to at least pay this amount. There is a gm 14350 recall on this car. In talking to gm they would only consider paying for this, if the problem was caused by rotation of the ignition key I am a man 71 years old and have owned many cars, most purchased new. I keep most cars 10 years and over 100,000 miles. I have never replaced and ignition switch until now. This problem took about 3 months to diagnose. The initial problem developed when the cruise control turned off while in use. It was very intermittent and not predictable. Then the check engine lite came on. The codes indicate a problem with the oil pressure sending unit and the cruise control. The next time the check engine light came, there were no codes. The next set of problems was the power window, ventilation (AC and fan), and radio would not work. The main indicator of this problem was the fuel and temperature gauges would not work. I would get various warning lights after starting the engine including ABS, battery and others. The problems got worse as the temperature got hotter. Half way between milwaukee and appleton, 100 miles into a 200mile trip, we stopped at a rest stop. Upon returning to the car, I couldn?t get the fan or windows to work or eliminate the battery warning light. Fortunately, the back windows were open and inch when we left the rest stop. About 10 minutes after leaving the rest stop, everything came on. The car became unusable because of these problems. Taking it to and independent shop the owner was very patient as day after day, nothing would fail. Finally on a hot sunny day with the car in the sun, I was able to get the car to fail. Replacing the ignition switch fixed all these problems.

Filed Oct 3, 2014 · Electrical · 75,453 miles · NY

On 9/04/14 took car into sawyer gm dealer to be serviced and inspected all went well and all passed everything, went to grocery store went to start car and key would not turn in the ignition to turn car on, tried everything possible. Sawyer came and tried but could not turn the key it was like frozen. They towed the car and said I needed a new ignition. Thy never told me about the recall on the two key rings and an insert in the key slot or cover over the key head on all ignition keys. They put in a new cylinder & switch# 25832354 & a new key assembly# 2852058 for the total of $523.80. I recvd a recall letter after that because I called gm corp. Went to sawyers they told me they could not help me. [xxx], manager supervisor of parts dept. Was very sarcastic. My question is: 1. Why didn't they tell me about recall# 14350 ? 2. If this is a defect than why did I have to pay for a brand new ignition, switch & key assembly? Now my ABS light won't go off and when you want to turn the car off it won't go to the off position without jiggling the shifting lever when it is in park , when you put the car in park and you try to turn it to off it doesn't go to off all the way and then you have to jiggle the shift and then the key will go to off all the way. This should not be happening. I do not feel very safe with all these issues taking place and am very leery about driving this vehicle. Am I still supposed to get this recall # 14350 done or what? I would appreciate it if some one knowledgeable would & could give me answers. Expecting to hear from you as soon as possible. This is very frustrating to say the least. If you would like copies of the bill and the inspection & service I will mail them to you . Thank you information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 2, 2008 · Brakes, Wheels · PA

I had to replace the brakes on this car at 6,000 miles. Since then, I have had to replace them on a yearly occurrence, as well as rotors and wheel bearings. The breaks always sound like they are grinding and vibrating. I have had issues with the ABS light coming on. It has been 7 months since I had the rotors replaced, and I need new breaks again.

Filed Jan 27, 2006 · Brakes · 65,000 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated the ABS warning light illuminated and the dealership replaced the driver side wheel speed sensor. Six months later, the ABS warning light illuminated again, the dealership determined the passenger side wheel speed sensor needs to be replaced. Update 2/24/2006 - the consumer previous vehicle, a 2000 chevrolet malibu, also had the same brake wheel speed sensor failure.

Filed Aug 30, 2005 · Brakes · 42,000 miles · NY

Anti -lock brake light (ABS) is on and the ABS sometimes activates when the using the brakes at a slow speed.