2003 Chevrolet Malibu problems by component
569 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 289 | 51% | 80,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 85 | 15% | 70,000 mi |
| Engine → | 47 | 8% | 85,800 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 45 | 8% | 15,330 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 41 | 7% | 65,824 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 28 | 5% | 80,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 27 | 5% | 93,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 24 | 4% | 84,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 23 | 4% | 51,200 mi |
| Steering → | 21 | 4% | 67,623 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 14 | 2% | 84,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 13 | 2% | — |
| Power Train → | 13 | 2% | 54,500 mi |
| Structure | 9 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 4 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 2 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.