The car shut off with no warning while driving on the road. This was a total shut-down of the car; including the loss of power steering and the functionality of the brake booster. The car afterwards becomes difficult to start. It may take several tries or a prolonged waiting period until the car will want to start. After it does start there's no telling if it will shut off again while driving. It has shut off while going through turns, and pulling out into traffic.
2003 Chevrolet Malibu electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle was able to start. In addition, the horn would independently activate. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 216,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated he was unable to remove the key from the ignition switch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
2003 chevrolet malibu. Consumer had to have the anti-theft system reset due to recall, and would like to be reimbursed.
2003 chevrolet malibu. First ignition switch faulty, had work done at non gm dealership, consumer wants reimbursement. *ta the ignition lock cylinder was replaced.
I tell dealer check engine light on "he says not to be concerned there is white smoke coming from tailpipe ignition can take up to 5 min to get on code says car needs egr valve car needed brakes and rotors all the way around and tyrod dealer will not respond to calls car was recalled for ignition switch never repaired I need to know if I can take it in to chevy dealer ony had 1 month vehicle is not safe and I am 76 there is a waranty on engine and transmission.
Vehicle won't start and security light is on. I have to wait 10 minutes with key in the on position to restart anti-theft system and then engine will start. The car as well died and security light came on while driving on the highway at speeds of 60 MPH and had to coast over 2 lanes and was luckily not hit or injured. After this I took it to my normal mechanic to look at it. He fixed ignition switch on 3/3/2009 which I have documentation of problem I was having and him fixing it. This did not fix the problem and the car still does not start. I haven't had it stop while driving since then but in the back of my head I'm telling myself I need to get rid of this car before something terrible happens. Sometimes the car is fine for months and then it won't start twice in one week. This is especially a pain when it is freezing cold and I have no where else to wait 10 minutes but in my car. Seems to be very intermittent. But one thing is for sure that if I try to remote start the car with the key fab it will most likely ends in tripping the anti-theft system and the car will not start. I've seen so many complaints on-line about this issue. And I ask why has it not been recalled especially if the car can stop running while driving. This has made me lose confidence in gm, and if I buy another car I will think twice about buying another chevy even though I like everything else about my car. I am not about to take it in and spend hundreds of dollars getting it fixed when I can save my money and buy something more dependable besides a gm car. In the next couple of years I will be able to buy a new car and I will be glad when I don't have to deal with this problem again.
I. Was having trouble with the ignition couldn't get the key to work. It wouldn't turn and couldn't get the key out. I had the ignition replaced at my cost. Then I heard there was a recall for the ignition. I called gm they said they wont cover the cost of my repairs.
2003 chevrolet malibu. The consumer stated the ignition lock cylinder, was replaced two years ago. *mw the consumer is seeking reimbursement.
2003 chevrolet malibu engine refused to start due to ignition system, replaced ignition and key, reset computer.*cw the consumer stated the anti-theft light illuminated roughly 50 times within the last two years. On several occasions, the vehicle would not start and the vehicle had to be towed. The ignition was replaced. The vehicle ran fine for nine months, and then the problem returned.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. While driving 10 MPH, the engine stalled and all of the instrument panel lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle started to exhibit the failure immediately after being repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,000.
2003 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch replacement and recall.
The ignition lock failed resulting in an inability to start the engine.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the driver side window failed to close. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver side window motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,290.
2003 chevrolet classic. Consumer writes in regards to ignition key recall notice. *smd according to the recall notice, the parts were not available.
2003 chevrolet classic. Consumer writes in regards to ignition key recall repairs and seeks reimbursement. *smd the consumer stated the ignition switch was replaced prior to the recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start and, after several attempts, the vehicle was able to start. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The contact also stated that the key failed to unlock all four doors. The contact stated that the dealer refused to repair the vehicle under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) due to the key not being the original. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
Ignition switch failed. After putting keys in the ignition, ignition switch locked and would not start the car. Gm has a recall on 2003 chevy malibu's for this problem, but says that this vehicle does not have a recall on it?
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2003 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice and problems with vehicle turning on and off while driving. *tgw the ignition switch was replaced at a cost of $ 123.01. The consumer is seeking reimbursement.
2003 chevrolet malibu. Consumer states vehicle stalls. *tgw the consumer stated the fuel pump, battery and remote control were all replaced. However, the stalling continued. The ignition switch was eventually replaced. Also, t he brakes and struts needed to be replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
When I was leaving the regal chevrolet dealership after having been there for 2 hours for them to place a piece in the key loop of my key ring my car shut off. I asked them why it was still cutting off after it suppose to have been fixed and they stated that they did not know. I had my 13 month old son in the car with me and the entire approximately 5 miles it took for me to get back to my residence the car cut off repeatedly. I was in fear of my child as well as my own safety and was very upset that the dealership did not do more to rectify my issue. My car was not doing this before and now it will not stop. I have replaced several parts on my car and still it is doing the same thing. After hearing about the recall I took my car to the dealership and still it is doing the same thing. I need my car but do not know what to do. I am so afraid to drive the car with my son who is special needs because I do not know when it will shut off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. After parking the vehicle, the key became lodged in the ignition without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The contact received a the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) but the manufacturer declined to honor the recall. The failure mileage was 191,176.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximate 25 MPH, the engine stalled and the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,884.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). However, the part needed was unavailable to service the vehicle under the recall. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the parts to become available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and caused another vehicle to crash into the rear of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained minor injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The dealer stated that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The contact was concerned that the remedy would not repair the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
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