Problems with 2003 Chevrolet Malibu VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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.

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. while driving 5 mph and attempting to stop the vehicle, the accelerator pedal became stuck and caused the engine to rev very high. after turning the engine off and restarting the vehicle, the accelerator pedal remained stuck and caused the engine rpms to increase and rev very high. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v528000 (vehicle speed control). the contact indicated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. the local dealer was not notified. the failure mileage was 70,000.

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

Tl* 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.

So after having the car serviced for the sticking accelerator in september of 2015 the problem seemed to be fixed. 3 weeks ago the problem started happening again. on january 12th 2015 while travelling home the car was acting up again. the car was travelling 60 mph without touching the throttle. i contacted chevrolet the following morning and was advised to take it in to the dealer. turns out the problem is not with the recalled part but some other reason for the accelerator sticking. so i was told with parts and labor it would be $510 i do not have the money to fix the repair so i was told their would be a $89 service fee which again i don't really have.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle unintentionally accelerated numerous times. while driving 30 mph, the accelerator pedal suddenly stuck to the floorboard and the speed increased to 65 mph. the engine warning indicator also illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who located a failure code at the throttle body. the throttle body was cleaned; however, the failure was not corrected. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v528000 (vehicle speed control). the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. *tr

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. in addition, after stopping the vehicle, it stalled. the vehicle was restarted. the contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v400000 (electrical system) and 04v528000 (vehicle speed control). the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that cylinder two was misfiring. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 214,000.

Driving car at about 30mph, took my foot off the accelerator pedal and the car continued to accelerate. brought to chevrolet service,, and they replaced accelerator cable. i researched the issue, and there was a campaign id 04v528000. to replace sensing and diagnostic module. service manager said that was done 1-10-05 on this car. if this is not that issue, then this is a new safety issue with a different part failing that could result in a vehicle crash.

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 5 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck without warning. the contact depressed the brake pedal and the rpms failed to decrease. the failure occurred on several occasions. while the vehicle was parked with the engine running, the rpms increased without warning. the vehicle was turned off and restarted several times before the rpms returned to normal. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

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. *tr

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving approximately 5 mph with the brake pedal engaged, the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle and crashed into a building. the contact suffered head and neck injuries. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed during the incident. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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. upadated 06/24/14 ma updated 06/30/2014 *js

Tl* 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. *tr

Vehicle will idle high, 3000 rpm, driving is dangerous and braking is difficult. i called chevy on 03/12/14 and they made an appt. and said it would be no problem under recall #04092. i went down today 03/17/14 for my appt and they told me recall had been completed on 12/13/2004. this is new information and now they will not inspect my vehicle to tell me what is wrong. the dealership gave me a document which states that on 12/31/04 the accelerator pedal was inspected but no actions were taken. this informs me that they had not properly replaced recalled items which were required. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently and the engine stalled. the problem occurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken dealer. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware the failure. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and failed to stop down despite constant force being applied to the brake pedal. the contact shifted into neutral but the engine rpms began to increase rapidly. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the contact then shifted into park to stop the vehicle from accelerating any farther. the vehicle was shut off and restarted one hour later, as it resumed normally. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis however, the technician was unable to duplicate the problem. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 63,500.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that during warmer temperatures, the throttle became stuck and there was a sudden increase of up to 150 engine rpms. the contact had to immediately engage the brakes and shift into neutral in order to stop the vehicle. the dealer was not made aware of the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was not included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 04v528000 (vehicle speed control). the failure mileage was 48,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the accelerator pedal would become stuck and not return to the idle position when the temperature was warmer. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v528000 (vehicle speed control). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving 50 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the contact pulled over and shifted the vehicle into park and the vehicle had high revs while idling. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or local mechanic. the failure mileage was 118,000.

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

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal would become stuck and the vehicle would accelerate independently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 04v528000 (vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 33,000.

After my 2003 chevrolet malibu had been parked in the sun for a while, on a short trip of 4 miles, the car started revving up and taking off on it's on. it also caused my a/c hose to burst (i am convinced it is related). i took it to dealer for repair and they cleaned the throttle and replaced the a/c hose. there is still the same problem. it seems as though it happens when it is very hot weather and i am making short trips running errands which calls for turning engine off and restarting. i drove back home with my foot entirely on the brakes while trying to keep the car from running out of control. i am very reluctant to drive it now, until i can find someone to "really" fix the problem (as i was stuck with a $487 repair bill). *tr

Accelerator pedal sticks when driving. have to put car into neutral to try and slow or stop car ,the pedal has stuck at various speeds, and even when the car starts up, it revs high. almost was in an accident due to this situation. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle would not decelerate. the contact excessively applied the brakes and was able to stop. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact inspected the vehicle and replaced the throttle position indicator. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while parking the vehicle, the accelerator pedal became stuck to the floor and the contact was unable to release the accelerator pedal. when the brake pedal was depressed the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a pole. the contact placed the gear in reverse; however, the vehicle continued to accelerate and crashed into several parked vehicles, before coming to a stop. the contacts shoulder was bruised. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 104,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. while driving 65, with the air conditioning system activated, the contact stated that the rpms would raise and the engine would increase. in 2006, the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired for recall number: 04v528000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal); however, the failure recurred. no further inspection or repairs were performed. the approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

2003 chevrolet malibu. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch and fuel pump repairs. *smd the consumer stated the passlock sensor had to be replaced, because the vehicle would not start. also, the fuel pump was replaced, because gas was not going from the tank into the engine, the cruise control occasionally would not work, the service engine light would come on intermittently, and electrical components, such as the radio and windows stopped working. *jb

The car is a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the car was purchased used and therefore the events leading up the failure are not known. the problem that the car has is that the rpms increase dramatically while driving. this makes the car difficult to stop and extreme pressure must be applied to the brakes to stop and keep the car stopped. when the vehicle is stopped and the problem is occurring, the engine can be heard making louder than usual noises. when the rpms increase, the speed of the car increases without the gas pedal being pressed. it is very difficult to keep the car moving at a reasonable speed because of this. at the present time, the check engine light is on, but the activation of the check engine light does not usually occur at the same time as the problem described above. the problem occurs at an of four times a week and occurs more often when the car is driven on back roads instead of highways. *tr

The gas pedal is stick. it accelerates the car by itself. i have to use my foot to get it out to avoid acceleration. i called gm and they told me there is no recall for this. i don't understand why toyota's sticky pedal is a big deal, while gm does nothing for it. i saw postings of the same problem for a long time. i hope gm take action before it is too late. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving 45 mph when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. the contact able to maneuver the vehicle as the engine exhibited an abnormally high increase in rpms. the manufacturer was contacted who informed him that his vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 04v528000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000. updated 02/23/11*lj the consumer also stated there were times when the vehicle would not start, unless he turned the key and let the vehicle sit for 15 minutes. the theft system light would stay on all the time. updated 06/02/11

In feb 2009 i was pulling into a parking space and my car accelerated but i was able to stop before hitting the car next to me. the same thing happened a few days later. then again, on february 17, 2009, pulling into a parking space the car accelerated and i could not get the car to stop. i jumped a curb and went into a grassy area and finally got the car stopped. i had it towed to the dealer. the mechanics could not find anything wrong. they told me it was probably the floor mat under the accelerator pedal. however, on july 7, 2010, pulling into a parking space the car accelerated and i jumped a curb. after jumping the curb, i narrowly missed an electrical box and utility pole. i had the car towed to the dealer again. i was told it was a worn cable which they told me needed to be replaced. i am concerned that this will not fix the problem since other malibu owners have experienced the same problem yet there is no recall for our particular model number regarding the vehicle speed control accelerator pedal. i called the chevrolet consumer number, but was told that until there are enough complaints to warrant a recall for my model "they" are not responsible for any repairs. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 10 mph, she noticed that the vehicle became difficult to stop. the rpms increased excessively to 2000 when she depressed the brake pedal. within a few minutes, as she drove the vehicle to the dealer, she noticed an odor in the brakes which was heat accumulated after she tried to stop the vehicle. she also inspected the vehicle and noticed that the floor mat was not under the accelerator pedal and was not the cause of the sudden acceleration. the dealer stated that the accelerator assembly system needed to be replaced. the vehicle was being repaired when the complaint was filed. when the contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 04v528000 (vehicle speed control accelerator pedal) and offered no assistance. the current and failure mileages were approximately 101,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. while the contact was driving approximately 25 mph and approaching a traffic light, , the accelerator pedal became stuck without warning. the contact manually released the accelerator pedal with his foot and the vehicle came to a complete stop. the failure occurred during extremely hot weather temperatures and when the contact comes to a complete stop. the contact reviewed nhtsa recall campaign id number 04v528000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). an authorized dealer was notified and stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall on january 14, 2005. the contact stated the vehicle had no prior recall remedy repair performed. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired when the complaint was filed. the failure mileage was 43,627.

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving at various speeds and the accelerator pedal became stuck while depressed. after several attempts, the accelerator pedal released and functioned normally. the failure occurred on an intermittent basis. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where they informed the contact of the recall under nhtsa campaign id number 04v528000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). the vin was not included in the recall; however the contact experienced a similar failure as mentioned in the recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000. updated 09/27/11 *bf updated 10/11/11

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. *tr

Tl* 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. *tr

Tl* 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.

2003 malibu accelerator stuck to floor when car was in heavy traffic. the car was checked for this problem during a recall in 2005 and it was determined by the dealer that my car did not have this particular problem. it has happened twice since then, as recently as last week. i took the car to a gm dealer to have the problem repaired and they said it was no longer under the recall because i had already had it checked. they now tell me it is a result of wear and tear.*tr

Took the car to the service station for maintenance. when i pull into the drive way of the service station the car accelerated by itself. i ran into the door and the building. i turned the ignition off and inspected the damage to the car and the building. the car had some scratches and damage to the front bumper. the building damage was superficial. the service station did the maintenance and repaired the faulty acceleration cable. i remembered later that there was a recall service that was done in 2005 on this vehicle. this also happen again, i had it repaired again. i am concerned that the car is unsafe. *tr