2003 Chevrolet Malibu: check engine light

Filed Jun 8, 2021 · Acceleration · 58,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while stopped at a red light, the vehicle occasionally accelerated independently. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 04V528000 (Vehicle speed control). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2017 · Driver assistance, Engine · 132 miles · AZ

Took car to walmart one night and begins to overheat after napa told me it had no leaks. Car overheats I pull aside and turn it off for a bit I noticed the car would crank but hesitate to start. Once got it to start it would accelerate but at low rpms. Check engine light went on and I noticed car shaking and weird noise coming from the engine. Once started car squeaked and mad terrible noise. Car did not turn back on and did not make it home. Cranks and rare when starts, charged battery but drains, doesn't maintain charge. White smoke coming out of exhaust and when car would stall it would turn off, now theft system light is on. Now car wont even crank or turn on. Once I got it to turn on with trouble it would turn off once put into reverse or drive. Turned off while driving it one night and brakes did not work. Almost crashed into home, my car was in motion and would turn off amd steering wheel got hard and brakes didn't work, scared to drive the vehicle engine makes wierd bogging sound amd squeaking sound, smell of gas. Exhaust has white smoke coming out of it. Has trouble idling at times and low rpms.

Filed Oct 14, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 214,000 miles · MN

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.

Filed Sep 14, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 148,092 miles · CA

On july 20, 2015 could not adjust the front driver seat. Also power windows in the back driver window would not roll down or up. July 23, 2015 when to get an oil change at sears which they didn't peform due to they needed drive time to approve. Checked the oil it was very low added 1 quart on august 10 I was on the freeway going speed limit car started reducing its speed heard a loud noise pulled over couldnot drive it so I had it towed home next day ain had to have it towed to the shop where drivetime told me to take it they had it from 8/11/2015-8/25/2015 on aug 26 they so called put a new engine it was only 1 day later the check engine light came on and it overheated took it back to the shop and they said it needed the cat converter replaced in which it was not covered at that time on the 28 it was approved by the time I was informed drive time had my car repo due to nonpayment I feel that I should not make a payment until my car was fixed the right way.

Filed Apr 13, 2015 · Electrical · 119,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. In addition, the check engine light, power steering, traction control, and air bag warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was preciously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v40000 (electrical system); however, the recall remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000.

Filed Feb 6, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 79,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the service engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact mentioned that the cruise control functioned intermittently as the instrument panel gauges and sensors flashed several times. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

Filed Dec 12, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 264,000 miles · IN

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.

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 Sep 22, 2014 · Electrical · 46,942 miles · CO

On 9/4/2012 brought my car into king chevrolet, in longmont, colorado, because my 'check engine light' kept coming on. Also I lost my electrical system, nothing electrical worked!! I was told that there was an internal short in the bcm, and was charged $639.99 after my senior discount of $71.28. Fine! Two days later the same thing happened, check engine light came on!!! King chevrolet told me they could not find anything wrong. Finally, on may 16, 2013 my vehicle was scanned with a tech tool scanner and the stored bcm codes indicated the ignition switch was bad. This was done by a king mechanic!!! It was misdiagnosed causing this outrageous charge of $639.99!! The ignition switch was fixed (not by king), for $100.00, and I have not had a problem since. I repeatedly emailed king about this, with no response. I don't think I should have been charged $639.99 foe a misdiagnosed.error by king chevrolet. I always liked chevys, but I will not ever go to king chevrolet again. It may not seem like a lot of money to you, but I am on a fixed income and had to put this on a credit card and pay interest. Not very good customer service. I put my complaint on facebook so all my friends and family would know what happened. I still would like my charge of $639.99 returned to me. Is there anything you can do for me???

Filed Aug 6, 2014 · Engine · 63,500 miles · PA

I along with a friend was riding from phila. To chester,pa. About 25miles south on. Interstate 95. .I was in the middle lane about 10 miles in and the engine cut off..I remained calm and glad my friend was with me I shifted into neutral turned the key and the engine started right away. This happened two other times before getting to my destination. On the way home the engine cut off two more times.this time I was alone, as you can imagine I was scared and quite upset. I have also had problems with the key turning in the ignition sometimes it works often not even after purchasing a new key and batteries. The engine light remain on , the anti theft system light on and off, the horn, lighter and the receptacle for phone not working even with new fuse and the radiator leaks. Just this year I have spent over 1100.00. This is dangerous and disgusting. Our family have been very conscience about purchasing american made cars and have invested in made in the USA but it seems gm has little to no interested in our safety. Today the problems still exist and I was told that I have to pay even more to get a diagnostic 149.00. Wrong answer...please help restore my faith in gm after all we the people did bail you out now own up and look out and take responsibilities fix this before more tragedy.. Take care of americans where is your honor ?

Filed Jul 8, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 66,237 miles · AZ

My check engine light has been coming on and giving me problems. Just took it in to my car repair they said now its shows air bag error also. They want to change out the ignition switch. This car has had nothing but trouble with only 66 thousand miles! Now the air bags probably wont work when needed. I want this fixed on the ignition recall. Every time I pull up to my home after driving this car I am just waiting for it to start on fire as nothing seems to work like it should.

Filed Jun 9, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · CA

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.