Table 1 shows 19 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (29 problems). The second most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (18 problems).
Multiple times, the vehicle, while driving, electrically shuts down. Security light comes on, sometimes, many attempts to restart will work. These shutdowns cause me to revet to manual bakes and steering. Read details...
While driving at stop intervals I noticed that my temp guage was reaching the hot mark, I made it home and my reservoir was boiling. Then I notice coolant leaking from the manifold housing. When I had it checked out, I was told that my manifold gaskets had to be replaced at a costly expense. Read details...
Yesterday I was driving on a straight road with a few turns in a rural community. All of a sudden the theft system light starts flashing, my speed drops by force, my steering wheel tightens, and the engine shuts off. Read details...