2003 Chevrolet Malibu service brakes, hydraulic problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2003 chevrolet malibu. Consumer states vehicle stalls. *tgw 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. *jb”
filed Oct 23, 2014
“The brakes developed poor braking at speeds over 35 mph the front end would shimmy when applied. Twice replacing the brake pads and resurfacing of the rotors failed to correct the problem. Replacement of the front disk rotors that would not wrap with use corrected the problem gm failed to cover the…”
filed Feb 25, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Malibu | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 Malibu | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 Malibu | 10 | 1% |
| 2017 Malibu | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 Malibu | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 Malibu | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 Malibu | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 Malibu | 8 | 1% |
| 2011 Malibu | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 Malibu | 15 | 1% |
| 2009 Malibu | 9 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.