Ignition Switch problems of the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu - part 1

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the. Ignition switch failed. The contact was unable to turn the engine on. The contact spoke with a Chevrolet dealer 809 west wilson street tarboro, nc 27886 phone (252)-823-3145. The dealer did not perform a diagnostic. However, the dealer advised the contact that the vehicle ignition switch needed to be replaced and the security system needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 145,000. Li.

Tl the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact attempted to turn off the vehicle, but the ignition would not turn to the off position. The vehicle's battery had to be disconnected in order to turn off the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated before the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 169,000.

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. Thankfully the driver behind me was not up to speed as he had just turned onto the street after me. Otherwise, he would have slammed into the back of my car. I put the car in park and started my routine of trying to get the ignition to turn over. This process calls for me to put the key in the igntion, turn it to the right, and wait for the board to light up. Once it is lit, the car usually starts again. This is the first time the engine was shut down when the theft light starts to blink. In the past I have had trouble getting the car to start when the light comes on. I have had several ignition switches replaced at the suggestion of their chevy technicians but each spring/summer I continue to have this costly problem. The managers and technicians seem to think that this is not a big issue and that I will need to continue to replace the ignition switches because the car thinks that I am stealing my own car. The only way for me to get the car to start up again is to put the key in the ignition and turn it to the right without actually starting the car. After 5-10 minutes the electrical board lights up and then I am able to start the car. While this car is a 2003 model, I have had this issue since the car was new but gm refuses to do anything about it. The only thing they have done is to replace the key fobs but that obviously is not the issue for many of their customers.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key was stuck in the ignition switch and failed to release after numerous attempts. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the recall remedy did not correct the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number 14v400000 (electrical system) was performed however the key does not release from the ignition. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer inspected the ignition switch and advised that the ignition cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 178,808. Li.

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?.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that a piece of clothing became caught in the ignition key while driving 30 mph. The ignition key then haphazardly released from the ignition switch but the vehicle continued to drive normally without the key being in the ignition switch. The contact reinserted the key while the vehicle was still powered on and running. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.

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 NHTSA 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.

2003 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice and problems with vehicle turning on and off while driving. The ignition switch was replaced at a cost of $ 123. 01. The consumer is seeking reimbursement.

2003 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch replacement and recall.

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 classic. The contact stated the ignition key failed to turn into any position after repeated attempts. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the ignition switch tumbler was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. Js.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. While the vehicle was parked, the engine remained on when the ignition was turned off. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.

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.

2003 Chevrolet Malibu customer requesting reimbursement for replacement of ignition switch. Also, the fuel pump was replaced.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key became difficult to remove from the ignition. The key was only able to release from the ignition switch when turning. The contact mentioned that at times the key failed to release from the ignition switch and remained in the vehicle overnight. The failure occurred on five different occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000 and the current mileage was 63,020.

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 NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) but the manufacturer declined to honor the recall. The failure mileage was 191,176.

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.

Ignition switch and gear shift lock up and cannot shut engine off or get key out. Cannot put gear shift into park only reverse. Wrecker had to be called the last time it happened and tow to dealer. Dealer had just worked on the car and replaced the ac control panel for the second time since new. You could hit the dash and get the ac on and sometimes the key out of the ignition switch. This all cost me $ 1,118. 00 this last time. Ignition switch was always trouble to work with. Wife was stranded several times at shopping centers in the past two years with these problems of key switch and ac off. Hit the dash and hope to get ac on or key out. I have the old ignition switch and the last replaced ac panel.

I would like to commend your company for making a durable product. However, I purchase a 2003 chev-malibu in 2004 from carmax-raliegh, n. C. According to the carfax, there was only one previous owner. I purchased the extended warranty for only three years and had the vehicle serviced by rick hendrix Chevrolet in durham, n. C. After the warranty expired, I would take my vehicle to a certified mechanic in norfolk, va that I have dealt for the past 20 years. Consequently, I would have repairs done and he kept the car running as required. However, about year 2010, during regular maintenance - the check engine light came on, followed by the service engine light - then the vehicle would start but no display on the dash and no electrical functions worked? about 5-10 minutes later with car still running - the dash would light up and electrical functions operable. My mechanic was able to eliminate to check engine/service engine displays with required maintenance. However, the dash display and power loss continued? he decided to replace the ignition switch and shortly afterwards the same problems reappeared? now I have two separate keys, one for door/trunk locks and one for the ignition. Presently, even after maintenance, the vehicle has started missing/putting or possibly losing power? I contacted gm (800)222-1020 and (800)630-2438 and was told that my vehicle was not on the gm recall list? can you confirm that information and the reason why it is not on the list? do I really need to wait until my family is injured or worst before a defect is acknowledge?.

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key was able to turn into an on position but would not turn over and start the vehicle on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who replaced the ignition switch and the failure recurred. The contact indicated while traveling over a speed bump the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to get the vehicle to restart after several attempts. The contact was later notified that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and stated that the remedy was not available. The dealer did not give a specific date when the remedy would become available. The manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000. Dyd.

2003 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer states vehicle stalls. 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.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key failed to turn in the ignition switch and prevented the vehicle from starting. The failure occurred several times. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

2003 Chevrolet classic. Consumer writes in regards to ignition key recall repairs and seeks reimbursement. The consumer stated the ignition switch was replaced prior to the recall.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that it took several attempts to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the ignition switch housing assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

Safety issue. The car went dead several instances at stop sign, when making a turn, and while driving. On July 2, 2014, I did contacted gm at 800-222-1020 about the ignition switch recall for Malibu 2003 and they told me that I would receive a letter to take to a gm dealer but I never received it. I did call then again and now I was told that the VIN was not being recalled. Yesterday, I did replace the ignition switch as I can not risk a major accident or loss of life. If you send to my address a self-stamped envelope I will send you the ignition switch that was replaced so you can make your own opinion. I am very upset of this game with the life of the consumers, I read NHTSA recall number 14v400, but I suggest that you google: theft system chevy Malibu 2003 and see the truth, so how can this happen after the Ford explorer? who regulates this mess with the ignition switch?.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key could be removed from the ignition switch when the shift lever was positioned in any gear. The failure occurred while driving or stationary. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the ignition switch would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Js.

2003 Malibu owners manual states that the ignition switch may shit the car off for no reason. It shuts the car down by shutting off the fuel pump. This resulted in the fuel pump breaking on my car. Since cheverolet knew about the faulty ignition switch, this is why they put the info in their owners manual. Cheverolet must take responsibility for costs incurred by owners who must repair fuel pumps and ignition switches.

We started having different problems with the fan not wanting to work for the air conditioning, lights not wanting to work and failure to start. We had it fixed by a local mechanic on 5/21/2014. I feel like this ignition switch recall from gm needs to be extended to older vehicles and that the key fob is a cover up for the bigger issue.

First of all the car has never been in a wreck. The ignition switch and electrical switch was replaced by owners at their expense . The ignition started to not work. When the key was turned all gauges would fall and would not crank. While on road the car would shut off as if turned off by key. . The owner decided to have car repaired before the recall ,,in 2012 and 2013. Owner would like to know if there is or can be a refund of a portion of costs to him,he has the invoices of work on done car. Thank you very much for your time.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu classic. The contact stated the vehicle failed to operate on the first initial start. After awaiting ten minutes the vehicle was able to start normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the ignition switch was replaced. There was a recall related to the failure under NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the remedy did not mention the replacement of the ignition switch. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Js.

We own a 2003 chev Malibu, sold and serviced in canada, but manufactured at gm's lansing, michigan assembly plant. Chev Malibus are not yet included on the gm ignition switch recall list, but in oct/11 we had exactly the same problems reported by those vehicles currently on the recall list: for perhaps 5 seconds, a total loss of all power (engine, lights, power steering, power brakes, etc. ,) while driving on a highway at 60 mph, at night. After that 5 second delay, all power resumed, (lights, engine, etc) and the car operated perfectly for the rest of the drive home. A day later, we again had a total loss of all power, this time while turning a corner at slow speed. The loss of power steering and braking made it very difficult to avoid an accident then. A couple of days later, on 25 oct/11, I had my ignition switch replaced at my local gm chev dealership, at a cost of $416. 51. At no time did the dealer mention any known problems with these ignition switches. In light of the recent recall, I contacted my gm dealership, who stated they could not comment on whether the replacement switch is potentially faulty or not - and how would dealers know, if gm replaced the original switches without changing the part number? were dealers told to get rid of the "old stock", or to return it to gm? the dealer stated that, if and when my vehicle is added to the current recall list, they would "replace the replacement". In other words, I could be driving with a faulty switch - a potential danger to myself and to others. . . . And, to date, gm apparently doesn't plan to do anything about it. I'm out $416 and may still have a defective ignition switch. I recognize that your department's authority doesn't extend to canada. However, although my vehicle was sold and serviced in canada, it was manufactured in lansing, michigan - like hundreds of thousands of other chev Malibus.

2003 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall, steering and airbag malfunctions. The consumer was involved in an accident on may 19, 2011. She lost control of the steering which sent the vehicle in the opposite lane hitting another car. Her vehicle went out of control and ended up going backwards into a sign and then hitting two parked vehicles in a parking lot. The air bag did not deploy until after she hit the sign. The consumer stated she was unaware there was a problem with ignition switch. She stated she had several keys on her ring at the time of the accident.

The ignition/passlock system problem of intermittent no start that many others have with the 2003 Malibu left me stalled in traffic. Lucky for me there was no accident (not yet anyway). I have been dealing with this problem for a couple of years by doing the 10 minute reset as described in the owners manual. I took it to the dealer who replaced control & cable binding. Replaced floor shift control. Replaced shifter cable & ignition switch cable. The problem remains. I basically gave up complaining to the dealer and went back to the 10 minute reset procedure. A couple hundred dollars down the drain. My son asked why the car was never fixed. He found the technical service bulletin describing the exact problem as I and many others have with the 2003 Malibu: it states that "engineering would like to inspect any vehicle before the actual repair has been performed where the repair diagnosis leads to replacing the ignition lock cylinder for an intermittent or hard no start type of condition or customer complaint. " (NHTSA item number 10002562) (service bulletin #022003). My son complained to the dealer and was told they fixed the stalling problem. They said I didn't mention anything about the ignition lock cylinder. My statement in the service order reads as follows: owner states can't turn ignition lock cylinder at times. From what I have learned, the ignition lock cylinder should have been replaced. The ignition/passlock system is defective and should have never been installed in the 2003 Malibu. Gm knew this but installed it anyways. They even have a remedy in their owners manual describing the 10 minute reset solution. Gm creates the problem and then have unsuspecting customers pay $$$$$ to fix something else instead of fixing the real problem. This defect is an unsafe and an unethical scam!!!!!!!!!!.

Was not able to get keys out of the ignition switch. The keys would stick, and I was not able to remove the keys. Took it to a Chevrolet dealership, and they had to replace the shifter and knob assembly. I am the original owner of the vehicle and used the original keys. Furthermore, this car had low mileage, 56,040 miles, for a seven year old car, and was barely driven to have to have such a serious repair. I see that there is some kind of technical bulletin for this issue, but Chevrolet should have paid for the repair instead of charging me the $346. 56 to repair a known issue that should have been recalled. I have had so much trouble with my 2003 Chevrolet Malibu that I would never purchase a Chevrolet or gm product ever again. Most of the issues that I see in the service bulletins are issues that I have also had. After finding this website, I hope to let other Chevrolet Malibu owners know of the potential problems that can occur with their vehicles, and also hope that one day, something can be done to make Chevrolet liable for all these issues.