Problems with 2003 Chevrolet Malibu ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the anti-theft system erroneously activated and the vehicle was unable to be restarted. the cause of the failure was not determined. the local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 45,000. the vin was unknown.

When driving down the street my malibu just shuts down ..i bought a battery and alternator and sensors to fix my car .put in shop to find out it was the ignition switch. i'm sacred to drive on the highway it might stop and cause an fatal accident . this is a real safety issue that need to be addressed..thank you

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the ignition switch failed and the contact was unable to start the engine. the contact spoke with doug henry chevrolet tarboro (809 west wilson street, tarboro, nc 27886, (252) 823-3145). the dealer did not perform a diagnostic test, but advised the contact that the ignition switch needed to be replaced and the security system needed to be updated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure mileage was 145,000.

Tamara recall . ignition gets stuck in the acc position when shutting car off after placing vehicle in park. key can be removed in acc position and allows car to be started without the key and allows vehicle the be shifted out of park and into gear.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact attempted to turn off the vehicle, but the ignition would not turn to the off position. the vehicle's battery had to be disconnected in order to turn off the vehicle. there were no warning indicators illuminated before the failure. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 169,000.

Odi number 10593580 was filed in may 2014. this has not been corrected as this date 10/20/17. the car will not shut off and the key will not come out as stated in the complaint of may 2014. i keep spending $$ on this and no action. surly all these cars do the same thing.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the brake system failed. while the brake pedal was depressed, the brake system failed to engage and the vehicle vibrated. the contact had to engage the emergency brake to bring the vehicle to a stop. the contact also mentioned that the key had to be released from the ignition with force. the manufacturer was notified of the failures and stated that there were no open recalls. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 37,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle would not function after the key was shifted into the on position. the vehicle was towed to an unknown chevrolet dealer where it was diagnosed that the alarm system independently shut down the vehicle. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Previously submitted complaint on 5-23-2017 nhtsa #10991171. took car in for recall repair on may 11, 2017. random shut down on the road continued. took car back in for "diagnostic" on june 15, 2017. david maus chevy had car for over 4 hours and could not find a problem. i received new keys on the off-chance that the 14-year-old original keys could be the issue. today, 6-23-2017, the car again turned off on the highway. photo attached - clearly the key is still in the "on" position. while at the dealership on june 15th, another man with the same model car was there for the exact same problem. his name is [xxx], also from deltona, and i encouraged him to file an incident report with nhtsa. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Yesterday i was driving on a straight road with a few turns in a rural community. all of a sudden the theft system light starts flashing, my speed drops by force, my steering wheel tightens, and the engine shuts off. thankfully the driver behind me was not up to speed as he had just turned onto the street after me. otherwise, he would have slammed into the back of my car. i put the car in park and started my routine of trying to get the ignition to turn over. this process calls for me to put the key in the igntion, turn it to the right, and wait for the board to light up. once it is lit, the car usually starts again. this is the first time the engine was shut down when the theft light starts to blink. in the past i have had trouble getting the car to start when the light comes on. i have had several ignition switches replaced at the suggestion of their chevy technicians but each spring/summer i continue to have this costly problem. the managers and technicians seem to think that this is not a big issue and that i will need to continue to replace the ignition switches because the car thinks that i am stealing my own car. the only way for me to get the car to start up again is to put the key in the ignition and turn it to the right without actually starting the car. after 5-10 minutes the electrical board lights up and then i am able to start the car. while this car is a 2003 model, i have had this issue since the car was new but gm refuses to do anything about it. the only thing they have done is to replace the key fobs but that obviously is not the issue for many of their customers.

Vin: [xxx] i received a recall notice involving "possible unintended key rotation" and on may 11, 2017 i took the vehicle to a chevy dealer in sanford, fl. both of the keys were fitted with a "plug" and two rings were added,. on my way home from the dealership, on i-4 at almost 70 mph, i had to brake when debris began flying up ahead. the battery and oil lights came on and i felt the car lose power and the steering began to lock. the other cars braked & i coasted to the emergency lane. i put the car in park and started it up again. approximately 4 miles later, as i exited the ramp in deltona, the car did exactly the same thing. i called the dealership from the side of the road and asked why the car had never done this until the recall for the key issue had been completed and i was told to come back and they would do a diagnostic. i drove to a local mechanic & based on the symptoms determined it was the ignition switch and they also purged the solenoid, costing $366. today, may 23, 2017, i was traveling on i-4 at about 65mph when it became necessary to brake. the stretch of road is rough, and while braking i saw the two lights come on and felt the engine shut off. i was in the passing lane with easy access to the emergency lane, and once again the car started up and i continued on my way and back home. i drove in the right lane the remainder of the trip down and back so i could bail out if needed. on the day of the original repair, after the car shut down twice on the way home, i checked the government recall page to see if there were other recall issues and i learned that the fob is not recommended to be attached to the key. i removed the fob from the key and attached it to a lanyard, but apparently that does not help the problem. the dealership returned both "corrected" keys to me on the fob, with a second ring on each. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information ...

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. when the key was inserted in the ignition switch, the vehicle went into anti-theft mode and failed to start. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact called hoselton auto mall (909 fairport rd, east rochester, ny 14445, (585) 586-7373), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. the contact was referred to nhtsa. the failure mileage was 75,000.

Malibu anti-theft? device keeps stalling my car and shutting it off while it is in motion. i am going to the news on this as this is an ongoing issue that is affecting millions of customers and is very dangerous.

Both headlights suddenly won't work, bulbs fine, checked relays too, fuses fine.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without any warnings. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the theft system needed to be replaced. the manufacturer not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 59,476.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the after the ignition key was turned to the on position, the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition key failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure and it was unknown if the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the failure mileage was unknown.

I've been having serious issues with my 2003 chevrolet malibu. for the past 2 days i haven't been able to get it started, theft light starts flashing every time i get back into my car to try and start it up. i've done the 10 minute waiting game over and over. my car is doing this every time i get into it now. also, the dealership confirmed the body control module is not communicating with the vehicle. now, i don't know if this is the bcm, ignition switch, wiring or something else that should be recalled as there are hundreds and thousands of complaints. i'm not the only one who seems to be having this issue. get it together general motors, you're loosing business each and everyday because of your at fault failing parts!

Ehgine dies while driving on the streets many times. horn honks after turning on engine and not drive for about 1 minute. a/c automatically switched from fresh to recycle air buttons

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the key was stuck in the ignition switch and failed to release after numerous attempts. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the recall remedy did not correct the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 119,000.

Key will not turn ignition; would not shut off completely; steering wheel unlocked.

While driving on a busy road during rush hour, vehicle theft system light began flashing, disabling the engine while vehicle was moving. dealer was contacted for advice, told that most likely solution is replacement of the body control module, for a cost of $700. $700 for a known and potentially very dangerous safety issue is unbelievable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle would fail to start in cold inclement weather. the contact stated that the vehicle would only start during temperatures higher than 40 degrees. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic who replaced the battery, starter, alternator, neutral safety switch, crank shift sensor, and the exhaust system; however, the failure recurred. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air conditioning compressor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 85,600.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph and attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. after a few minutes, the vehicle was able to be restarted. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 68,000.

Ignition module switch bad, car will not start, theft device will not re-set causing car not to start. many complaints online. this has to be defect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled and the anti theft warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was able to restart after numerous attempts. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 185,000.

Not sure what the problem is but there are other complaints for same vehicle. some have noted repair and still the problem occurs. car will not start (some have stalled while driving) and must leave key in certain position for 10-15 minutes before it will start again. this is my mother's car and i was with her several weeks ago and we pulled out of parking space and it died and would not start (anti-theft light also flashes). thank goodness we were not in the line of heavy traffic and a nice man pushed our car out of the way of incoming traffic to the lot. and thank goodness we were at a dr's office (where my ill 85 year old mom had been) so we could go inside out of the 90 degree heat. this car needs to be recalled and don't know why it has not been. i am extremely concerned that my mom will be driving and this car will quit and she will be hit and god forbid there be a fatality. i have also just emailed gm about this as well. my mom obviously is not in a financial shape to run out and buy a new car. it only has 43k miles and she should not have to purchase another car just because gm will not take care of their improperly functioning cars! they must have seen all of the other complaints for this same thing. so, not sure if electrical, engine, but something is obviously wrong! and putting lives at risk!

Car tries to start, stalls and will not start. security system light flashes. have to leave key in run position for 15 minutes until security system light quits flashing, turn key off and then start the engine. happens multiple times per week and is happening more frequently now. was told the problem was caused by an after market remote starter, had it removed and am still having the same problem.

On july 20, 2015 could not adjust the front driver seat. also power windows in the back driver window would not roll down or up. july 23, 2015 when to get an oil change at sears which they didn't peform due to they needed drive time to approve. checked the oil it was very low added 1 quart on august 10 i was on the freeway going speed limit car started reducing its speed heard a loud noise pulled over couldnot drive it so i had it towed home next day ain had to have it towed to the shop where drivetime told me to take it they had it from 8/11/2015-8/25/2015 on aug 26 they so called put a new engine it was only 1 day later the check engine light came on and it overheated took it back to the shop and they said it needed the cat converter replaced in which it was not covered at that time on the 28 it was approved by the time i was informed drive time had my car repo due to nonpayment i feel that i should not make a payment until my car was fixed the right way.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle had trouble starting after numerous attempts of using the ignition key. the contact stated that the vehicle was able to be operated after approximately 15 minutes. the anti-theft warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle could not be daignosed. the vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the vin and failure mileage were not provided.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. while the vehicle was parked, it failed to start until after several attempts. in addition, while driving various speeds, the vehicle shut off without warning. the contact mentioned that it took multiple attempts to restart the vehicle. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 104,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the key would not eject from the ignition. the dealer repaired the vehicle according to a recall for the ignition switch, but the failure recurred. the contact also stated that the brake lights failed to illuminate and the air conditioner did not function. the manufacturer was made aware of the failures. the nhtsa campaign number was unknown. the failure mileage was 33,345.

My malibu will start on its own and run without the key. i have found it running several times or attempting to start when the doors are locked and the keys are no where near the vehicle. this is happening when the vehicle is parked. and the horn goes off randomly and now is burned out.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the anti-theft system light illuminated and the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the fuel pump was replaced. the failure recurred and the vehicle was towed to the mechanic. the technician assessed that the fuel pump was working up to specifications and determined that the anti-theft system caused the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. while driving various speeds, the security system activated and the vehicle shut off. the vehicle had to be towed to a dealer. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the repair for nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) was performed; however, the key does not release from the ignition. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who inspected the ignition switch and advised that the ignition cylinder needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 178,808.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. in addition, the check engine light, power steering, traction control, and air bag warning lights illuminated. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was preciously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v40000 (electrical system); however, the recall remedy failed to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 119,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. when attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition key failed to turn into any position. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not repaired. in 2013, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the remedy was insufficient. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 118,285.

The car was being driven and the engine suddenly shut off. fortunately the car was being driven through a parking lot at the time rather than on a roadway. this evening the car wouldn't start at all. my personal mechanic has already advised that there is an ignition problem. however neither gm or the chevy dealership will fix the issue. they insist on charging for a second diagnostic even though we've already pd someone else for a diagnosis. *tr

There was no accident. took vehicle in for safety recall 14350 unintended ignition key rotation. the switch is still exactly as it was before, no resistance between key position 1(off) and key position 2(run). there is no difference in the feel of the switch key rotation. don't feel recall problem was resolved. thought this was worth a note to nhtsa since gm is saying recalls cost 4.1b. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the left turn signal stayed illuminated. the vehicle was restarted and the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the bcm module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 104,364. updated 04/07/15*lj updated 11/4/2015*js

2003 chevrolet monte carlo. consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory recall repair work at dealership. *smd the consumer stated the ignition defect still exists. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle was able to start. in addition, the horn would independently activate. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 216,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the shift lever failed to shift into park leaving the vehicle in the accessory mode, which would drain the battery. the failure recurred on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the shifter linkage failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the failure persisted on numerous occasions. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 65,200.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the anti-theft warning light illuminated when the ignition key was turned to start the vehicle. the contact also stated that the key failed to turn after numerous attempts. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic on several occasions but the failure was unable to be determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 47,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. while driving 10 mph, the engine stalled and all of the instrument panel lights illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle started to exhibit the failure immediately after being repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 168,000.

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 76 there is a waranty on engine and transmission. *tr

2003 chevrolet classic. consumer writes in regards to ignition key recall notice. *smd according to the recall notice, the parts were not available. *jb

2003 chevrolet malibu. consumer had to have the anti-theft system reset due to recall, and would like to be reimbursed.

Ignition switch failed. after putting keys in the ignition, ignition switch locked and would not start the car. gm has a recall on 2003 chevy malibu's for this problem, but says that this vehicle does not have a recall on it?