general problems of the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu

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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 NHTSA 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.

While driving the car on local streets car self accelerated once I reached around 40mph. Was unable to stop safely at lights trying to get the car back home. When pressing the brake the vehicle would not stop. Thankful was only about 5 miles from home and traffic wasn't heavy. Putting in neutral did not seem to help. Once arriving home had to put the car in park which could have ruined the engine the way I had to do it to keep from hitting my garage. Very dangerous and could have easily resulted in an accident. Have not had fixed yet, as read so much on message boards about this issue and all over the board. No clear fix. Have not driven the car since as afraid to. Only 89,000 miles on car.

Car accelerates on its own while driving on the road.

Tl the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal traveled to the floorboard and failed to retract. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v528000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. When the engine warmed up and the rpms reached their maximum level, the accelerator pedal automatically dropped to the floorboard. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the throttle body failed. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 9-5413563462. The manufacturer also provided a $100 voucher. The failure mileage was 65,000.

Accerlation all of sudden without stopping vehicle was in motion at the time.

I was at a red light and the car felt like it wanted to go then when I let go of the break, the car started to drive itself 45mph. When I try to stop I could not had to put the car in natural and two feet on the break to hold it. When I let the break go it did it again and then when I found a place to pull over and turn the car off it reved to a high rate I then shut the car off. Nhtsa id number 04v52000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 30 mph the accelerator pedal seized and the vehicle had to be put into neutral and turned off. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as indicated in NHTSA 04v528000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and provided a case number of 8-4174247716. The failure mileage was approximately 55,800. Jc.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at any speed, the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably and required the contact to exert extra brake force to stop the vehicle, including the engagement of the abs. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 04v528000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,500.

My son was driving the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu on the highway when the theft protection system suddenly kicked in an shut off the engine causing him to lose speed and power steering and forcing him to stop on the highway. Then he had to sit there 10 minutes with the key turned on to reset the theft system before he could start the car again and get out of a dangerous situation. The ignition and key was already ready replaced under the recall too.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at 50 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and became stuck. The contact had to apply force and lift the pedal up with her hand, in order to release the pedal. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 04v528000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Computer problem 2003 chevy impala 6 cyl front wheel drive automatic 130000 miles this recently started, the traction on light and the abs yellow lights on dash stay on. Rarely do they go off, only a few times. The square indicator light says "service traction control" light comes on when I start the vehicle, stays on for 1-2 minutes then goes off. But the traction control light and the abs light remains on. How can I reset this or what to not have a trip to the expensive auto repair shop. I have no problem with the abs brakes to operate correctly, no delays or brake hesitation when I press the brake pedal in use. Help me out with a good solution. I will greatly appreciate your response.

I was passing a vehicle at about 40 mph. When I released the gas pedal the car kept accelerating. I finished my pass at a high rate of speed the whole time standing on the brakes. Dropped the car into neutral. Pulled to the side of the road and shut it off. I tried to restart it and it reeved to high rpms. After about 15 minutes there was a loud clunk and I restarted the car. The rpms stayed at normal speed. I called a tow truck and had it sent to the dealer I bought it from. Waiting for a response.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. While the vehicle was stopped with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact released the brake pedal and depressed the accelerator pedal. As a result, the vehicle hesitated and accelerated with force. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The contact had to shift into neutral and then the park position in order to maneuver and stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the brakes failed without warning. The vehicle continued to accelerate while the brakes were applied, causing the contact to crash into another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 29,332.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the speedometer and rpm gauges would read incorrectly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the throttle body was clogged. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,000 and the current mileage was 146,000.

Car accelerating on its own. Even on braking the car would still continue accelerating which made braking hard. Car increased speed on its own from 25 to 45 when I had to apply brakes to keep from going over speed limit. This was an ongoing event until I was able to pull into a parking lot and shut the car off. When I restarted the car right away the rpms were up so I shut the car off and waiting about 5 minutes and restarted. Car was fine for the drive home. I bought the car used from a dealership April 18, 2011.

I have high rpms sometimes even when my foot is not on the accelerator, high idle and my check engine light stays on.

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, she attempted to brake and the vehicle continued to accelerate independently. The contact was able to move the car off the road when she heard the engine roaring abnormally loud. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and a sensor was replaced. The contact was unaware of the exact sensor that was replaced. The contact was also informed of a recall for the failure under NHTSA campaign id number: 04v528000 (vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal). The manufacturer was notified and informed her that her VIN was not included in the recall and offered no further assistance. The failure and current mileages were 160,000. Kmj.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 65 mph with the air conditioners in active the rpms will rev-up. The contact is unaware of the vehicle increasing in speed. The contact stated the vehicle failed to return to idle could result in a vehicle crash. The contact stated in 2006 the vehicle was included under the NHTSA campaign I. D. Number 04v528000 (vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal). The was remedied by a dealer but the contact stated the problem has return. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the back dealer for a diagnostic test. The contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 118,000. Jo.

Accelerator does not respond when you remove your foot from the gas pedal. This situation occurs after the car has been setting in the sun. It has happened three times during the past week. The car was repaired for this condition in 2005 as part of the recall program. It evidently didn't fix the problem.

My 2003 chevy Malibu began idling very high while driving, causing it to be difficult to control. It was a hot day when it happened and I almost was in an accident. I found a recall on line NHTSA campaign # 04v528000 which was exactly the problem I was having with my vehicle. My VIN number was not on the recall list according to gm. My mechanic performed the test on the accelerator and brake assembly and it failed. The accelerator would not return to the engine idle position when my foot was off the accelerator pedal- it would go 35 miles per hour without my foot on the accelerator- very dangerous. My mechanic replace the accelerator and brake assembly, and gave me the part. They suggested I pursue through gm. I did so, case #71-827370783. I received a call today from gm stating they would not pay for the repair since it wasn't part of the recall, regardless of the fact that it was a defective item, not a wear and tear item, and further, very dangerous. I think there should be a new recall for the rest of the 2003 chevy Malibus that were not on the original list- they obviously missed some vehicles that were affected. This happened very suddenly and I was lucky I didn't kill someone or get killed myself.

The contact owns an 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that as the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal increase in engine rpms to 4,000. The vehicle was shut off and restarted several times until the rpms were idle. The check engine light would illuminate intermittently when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where they changed the exhaust gas recirculation valves but the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to a second mechanic shop where they performed a diagnostic but was unable to generate a failure code. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 108,000.

2003 Chevrolet Malibu accelerates without assistance about 1 month ago (March 2010). Taken to mechanic and when tested there weren't any codes. Also the engine light didn't come on. So a road test was done and the iac sensor was diagnosed as the problem. The iac sensor was replaced but the problem hasn't stopped. So the tps (throttle position sensor) tested over 2 volts and when tested going the other way it tested at . 63 volts. So the mechanic also replaced the tps but the car is still idling high without assistance. Unable to fix so I took my car to a local Chevrolet dealer and they too were unable diagnose the problem. They said they checked the vacuum hoses, the parts put in by my mechanic, and other diagnostic test (not sure what) and still no resolution. Now the car speeds down the street, when stopped in park, neutral, & drive idles at 3000 and hard for the brakes to hold, and when the gas is pushed the car acts as if it wants to cut off. Not sure if the old part are available can contact mechanic to verify. This problem happens every time the car is driven but is worse when the car is hot. I don't know what to do especially since the Chevrolet dealership was unable to locate the problem.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. She stated she depressed the brakes and when she removed her foot from the pedal, the vehicle began to abnormally accelerate. She put the vehicle into neutral and depressed the accelerator. The vehicle stopped revving and she used extreme force to depress the brakes until the vehicle began to decrease in speed. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 71,739.

About two years ago when it started getting humid, I would be driving at a constant speed, and all of a sudden I would begin to speed up. I would let off the accelerator, and the car would continue to gain speed. When I tried to come to a stop, the car still wanted to go forward, and the rpm was stuck at 1. 5. I need to stick my foot under the accelerator pedal to lift it up, as if it gets stuck. It typically doesn't do it in the winter months, but does it all summer long, especially on hot, humid days. I've also had problems with blinker noise: I will be driving down the road, and for no particular reason, I will hear the noise it makes when signaling. My turning lights don't come on, but it does make the noise and has continued to do it excessively for periods of 10 minutes or longer. My car has also started to make a dinging noise, as if a door were open, as I'm driving along. . . . Extremely annoying!!.

While exiting the freeway the vehicle began to accelerate on its own. From 50 to 90 mph. The driver tapped the brake and the engine speed increased even more. As a result driver lost control of vehicle. The consumer stated the incident has happened before.

While vehicle was parked, and consumer's foot was on the brakes vehicle surged forward. Vehicle's front end collided with a cement pole, dividing the parking lot. There were no injuries involved nor did the police arrive. The next day the same thing occurred, but applying the brakes prevented another collision.

Vehicle lurched forward twice while car was coasting towards a red light. The consumer was slowing the vehicle for a stop light. When the consumer's foot was taken off the brake pedal the vehicle accelerated to 40 mph while the consumer pressing the accelerator. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.