MYRModel Year Report

2003 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

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2003 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:25.304Z

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
16

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 11 complaints 2001: 13 complaints 2001 2002: 16 complaints 2003: 16 complaints 2003 16 2004: 116 complaints 2005: 92 complaints 2005 2007: 15 complaints 2008: 21 complaints 2008
1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 11 complaints 2000 2001: 13 complaints 2001 2002: 16 complaints 2002 2003: 16 complaints 2003 16 2004: 116 complaints 2004 2005: 92 complaints 2005 2007: 15 complaints 2007 2008: 21 complaints 2008
1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 11 complaints 2000 2001: 13 complaints 2001 2002: 16 complaints 2002 2003: 16 complaints 2003 16 2004: 116 complaints 2004 2005: 92 complaints 2005 2007: 15 complaints 2007 2008: 21 complaints 2008

2003: 16 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19973
19985
19994
200011
200113
200216
200316
2004116
200592
200715
200821

Known problem areas

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

12 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch and control module.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu Classic.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-30

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu Classic. The contact stated that the vehicle did not start and the anti-theft warning indicator illuminated for approximately two minutes.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-21

While driving on the freeway, my car just shut off. I managed to put in neutral and restart the car after a long attempt to do so.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-20

Also filed under Power train

Vehicle speed control

1 of 16 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Steering

1 of 16 total reports mentions: steering.

Power train

1 of 16 total reports mentions: power train.

Engine

1 of 16 total reports mentions: engine.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2003 Chevrolet Malibu Classic — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu Classic reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu Classic?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu Classic have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.