2003 Chevrolet Malibu fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 42 complaints for the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 42 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 87,000 miles 32 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 32 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 87,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was able to start it. The driver drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the fuel pump needed to be replaced and replaced it, but the problem still continued. Please provide further details.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was being inspected, the inspector stated that the fuel was not traveling through the vehicle properly. The dealer stated that the intake manifold failed and damaged the engine. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
- Electrical system 301 complaints
- Cruise control 86 complaints
- Engine 84 complaints
- Brakes 82 complaints
- Lighting 30 complaints
- Air bags 27 complaints
- Suspension 25 complaints
- Steering 21 complaints