2003 Chevrolet Malibu cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 86 complaints for the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 86 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 68 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 11 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 14 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 68 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 35% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 11 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
'recall campaign' for chevrolet malibu 2003, vehicle also involved in 2 accidents. The consumer husband believed both accidents were the result of a recall GM had issued regarding the accelerator pedal. (husband on behalf of wife doris nell deceased)
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while stopped at a red light, the vehicle occasionally accelerated independently. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 04V528000 (Vehicle speed control). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure but offered no assistance.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
- Electrical system 301 complaints
- Engine 84 complaints
- Brakes 82 complaints
- Fuel system 42 complaints
- Lighting 30 complaints
- Air bags 27 complaints
- Suspension 25 complaints
- Steering 21 complaints