general problems of the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu

Contanct dealer company will not return calls ask for assistance in resolving issues car needs brake all the way around rotors damageded needs tyrod end has white smoke coming from exaust dealer will not check car they have their own mechanic tell you to contact and you get no response vehicle sold to 76 year old lady and is unsafe I aske if they would trade up it is half paid for I was told no it has to be completely paid off.

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 76there is a waranty on engine and transmission.

We had to have the intake manifold replaced, at 55,000 miles, which didn't occur until 2012, because I don't put a large amount of miles on my car annually. I could not get any money from the recall, because the class action suit payout ended in 2008, and I was never made aware. Both the front and rear struts are leaking fluid. I was told all four need, replacement, and the mounts as well. . The mechanics said normally these shouldn't need replacement until 75,000-80,000 miles minimum, and should have lasted until 100,000 which is normal. I'm a gentle driver who doesn't lend my car out. I drive over speed bumps very slowly in our town, because I didn't want suspension issues. Our town's speed limit is 15 mph over the speed bumps, and I do 7mph over then. Others with a 1999-2003 Malibu, have told me their struts have worn out just as fast also. (at 50,000 miles or so).

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.

2003 Chevrolet Malibu faulty ignition switch vehicle shut off in the middle of the road. The consumer stated she had to replace the ignition switch on two different occasions. The first time was September 28, 2006 and the second time was June 3, 3014. After the second switch was installed, the consumer experienced other problems. She was informed the vehicle needed a body control module and lock switches. The dealer installed a chip in the keys, which did not correct the ignition problem. The front struts were replaced and the fuel pump needed to be replaced.

I have had my 2003 mailbu for 1 year and I have had it to the dealer 4 times for the same issue. The front of the car wobbles and shakes at low speeds and high,theyhave replaced the tires 2 times and it has not corrected the issue. The brakes have been adjusted and are wearing and the car only has 9000 miles on it. I am returning tot he dealer again 9/23 and aftre that if no resolution will be seeking lemon law. I feel this is not just an inconvienence to me but a possable saftety hazard as well .

While driving the vehicle pulled to the left and the right when turning. The consumer had the tires rotated but the problem continued.