2003 Chevrolet Malibu lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 30 complaints for the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 78,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. Approximately two years ago, the contact noticed that the headlight lenses were fogged. The fixtures were replaced and the contact noticed that the lenses and plugs were melted. The entire headlight assembly was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
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.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
- Electrical system 301 complaints
- Cruise control 86 complaints
- Engine 84 complaints
- Brakes 82 complaints
- Fuel system 42 complaints
- Air bags 27 complaints
- Suspension 25 complaints
- Steering 21 complaints