Chevrolet Malibu Fifth Generation (1999 - 2003)

- 1999
- 2000
- 2001
- 2002
- 2003
Custom-fit Add-ons
Fifth Generation of Chevrolet Malibu has been in production since 1999 by 2003.
Chevrolet Malibu Fifth Generation dimensions and specs
Compare two Chevrolet Malibu generations
Fifth Generation | |
![]() |
|
Body style | Wagon, Sedan, Coupe |
Length | 190.40 in |
Width | 69.40 in |
Height | 56.4 - 56.7 in |
Wheelbase | 107.00 in |
Curb weight | 3051 - 3106 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Front hip room | 52.00 in |
Rear hip room | 52.00 in |
Front Headroom | 39.40 in |
Rear Headroom | 37.60 in |
Front shoulder room | 55.50 in |
Rear shoulder room | 55.30 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 14.1 - 15 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 20 - 22/29 - 30 |
Towing capacity | 1000 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 8.5 - 9.4 sec |
¼ mile time | 16.4 - 18 sec |
Chevrolet Malibu Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Chevrolet Malibu Fifth Generation production period from 1999 to 2003 drivers have reported 3538 complaints. The most common problems are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ROTOR, CONTROL MODULE.
Model Year | Complaints |
2003 Malibu |
553
|
2002 Malibu |
562
|
2001 Malibu |
718
|
2000 Malibu |
918
|
1999 Malibu |
787
|
Problem Category | Number of Problems |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM cd player inoperative - dealership diagnosed as manufacturer defect- internal radio/cd failure. dealership service removed radio/cd and sent out for... |
762
~ 70527 miles |
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS chevrolet 2003 malibu - the car was leased in march 2003. the brakes were failing and the car was taken... |
240
~ 8000 miles |
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION i drove my 2003 malibu to a friends house and parked it for about 10 minutes. could not restart the... |
226
~ 51293 miles |
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when the brakes were applied the vehicle vibrated and the pedal traveled to the floor. *ak *scc the brakes on |
189
~ 7917 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING brakes started to make a rubbing noise which progressed to a squeaking noise. also brake pedal would go down to... |
187
~ 46948 miles |
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC new car with 13136 miles. trip to fl. brakes ground when caught in slow x-way traffic in louisville ky. had... |
143
~ 6015 miles |
SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the turn signals worked intermittently.the consumer stated there was a recall on a previously owned vehicle same make and model |
140
~ 50709 miles |
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING my 2003 chevy malibu is having the same problem with the turn signals and four way flashers as noted in... |
137
~ 40619 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the design of the automatic light control for the headlamps subjugates the responsibility state law places on the vehicle operator.... |
133
~ 66999 miles |
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING coolant is leaking mechanic said it is our lower intake manifold gasket that has failed. also he says to flush |
115
~ 39793 miles |
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that in early may 2012 she was unable to... |
114
~ 81537 miles |
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving 40 mph engine failed. as result consumer engaged the vehicle in neutral and coasted to the side of |
111
~ 33289 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving 30 mph and without warning vehicle suddenly accelerated. driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and... |
100
~ 66030 miles |
STEERING the steering wheel was loose and had too much play in it. vehicle was driven to the dealership who replaced |
96
~ 74874 miles |
TIRES rotors on my 2003 malibu have been turned twice. there are only have 7000 miles on my vehicle. affinity tires |
89
~ 13202 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i have own three chevy malibu a 1998 2002 and i just got a 2003. however i noticed that gm... |
86
~ 48536 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes started to make a rubbing noise which progressed to a squeaking noise. also brake pedal would go down to... |
84
~ 24878 miles |
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving 30 mph for approximately ten minutes the temperature gauge displayed hot.... |
74
~ 50915 miles |
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS chevrolet 2003 malibu - the car was leased in march 2003. the brakes were failing and the car was taken... |
74
~ 15671 miles |
AIR BAGS while driving vehicle was involved in a collision. air bags did not deploy and seat belt did not restrain consumer. |
71
~ 63086 miles |
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM car would not start so had it towed to the shop they said computer said nothing was wrong and it... |
70
~ 67152 miles |
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle hesitates at highway speeds (65-70 mph).*ak... |
70
~ 7143 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the anti-theft system in my 2003 chevrolet malibu is defective apparently this is a problem for just about every owner... |
60
~ 54723 miles |
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT brakes started to make a rubbing noise which progressed to a squeaking noise. also brake pedal would go down to... |
60
~ 17729 miles |
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i have a chevrolet malibu and the turn signals don't work at all times. *nlm... |
57
~ 25118 miles |
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the vehicle hit a guard rail and the air bags did not deploy. *jb the dealer stated that they replaced |
57
~ 23875 miles |
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving 65 mph the vehicle stalled. the driver tried to restart the vehicle and was able to start it.... |
55
~ 41051 miles |
HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING turn light does not function sometimes. there is a recall for vehicles make year 2000 and 2001. i have 2002 |
54
~ 30077 miles |
SUSPENSION while driving the vehicle pulled to the left and the right when turning. the consumer had the tires rotated but |
54
~ 43205 miles |
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the vehicle has firestone affinity touring tires size p215-60r15. the rear driver side... |
49
~ 2218 miles |
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2003 chevy malibu has defective ignition lock cylinder. my car has 49000 miles on it and this is the second... |
47
~ 43802 miles |
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2002 malibu. rotors and pads have had to be replaced 3 times and pads alone once in 35000 miles. chevrolet... |
47
~ 957 miles |
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while turning the turn signal failed to come on. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and mechanic determined |
44
~ 35994 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES after my 2003 chevrolet malibu had been parked in the sun for a while on a short trip of 4... |
41
~ 93154 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM my 2003 chevy malibu wouldn't turn over noticed the anti theft light was blinking had to reset the system with... |
39
~ 100381 miles |
FRONT > SUSPENSION my 2003 chevy malibu has noise due to the front strut mounts being broke noticed on web site 7 other... |
39
~ 23173 miles |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when driving at an undetermined speed the vehicle would not accelerate when passing other vehicles. this caused the driver to... |
37
~ 14962 miles |
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i have had serious brake wearing issue in one years time a total of 40 000 mi i used 3... |
34
~ 37771 miles |
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT dt*: the contact stated that while backing out of a parking space at 5 mph the front passenger side shock... |
33
~ 61091 miles |
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs on 6 separate occasions. however this problem |
29
~ 51700 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 25 mph there was a loss of control in... |
27
~ 72490 miles |
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING brake lights were not working. *ak... |
27
~ 19577 miles |
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY 2003 chevrolet malibu. consumer states unintended acceleration. *tgw the consumer stated his primarily drove the vehicle. in june 2007 the... |
25
~ 28276 miles |
POWER TRAIN the car is a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the car was purchased used and therefore the events leading up the failure... |
23
~ 66639 miles |
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*- the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu with a current and failure mileage of 142 000. the contact was... |
23
~ 23065 miles |
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM car has stalled numorus times in traffic. at city speeds and highway speeds even in the fast lane at rush... |
23
~ 9561 miles |
ANTI-THEFT DEVICES > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT chevy malibu 03 has issue with anti theft system. many many complains online concerning this. you get into the car... |
21
~ 42711 miles |
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER dt*: the contact stated the fuel gauge read empty when the fuel tank was full. although the dealership was alerted |
21
~ 30479 miles |
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT car has stalled numorus times in traffic. at city speeds and highway speeds even in the fast lane at rush... |
21
~ 41139 miles |
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2001 chevrolet malibu has developed problems with the braking and the cooling systems.***no answer required***. *mr one month after the... |
21
~ 42290 miles |
STRUCTURE driver side arm rest cracked without warning. the part had been replaced once before. *ak plastic that held the |
20
~ 40501 miles |
EQUIPMENT car fails to start cranks and no starts took it to dealer and promise nothing spend almost 1000.00 dollars and |
19
~ 42981 miles |
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlights in my 2003 chev malibu continualy stay fogged up with water inside the lens and chevy is aware of |
19
~ 20744 miles |
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM this morning when getting gas i got back in the car started it up and the horn randomly beeped. once... |
18
~ 29514 miles |
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM stop at postoffice car would not start second time at home and the same thing happen third time while driving... |
18
~ 21250 miles |
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION wheel hub bearings - since i bought the 2003 malibu new in january 203 i had to replace the wheel... |
17
~ 20342 miles |
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i have had to replace not only the brake pads but the rotors as well every 20 000 miles dealer... |
15
~ 22187 miles |
UNIT > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the blinkers and hazard lights have sporadically stopped working for short periods of time over the past couple of years.... |
14
~ 54786 miles |
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the key was able to turn to the... |
13
~ 4353 miles |
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR rotors on my 2003 malibu have been turned twice. there are only have 7000 miles on my vehicle. affinity tires |
13
~ 6177 miles |
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my turn signals do not always work. apparently there is a faulty hazard light switch that shorts out and causes... |
12
~ 31158 miles |
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION consumer stated that while driving vehicle at 40 mph a creaking noise was heard under vehicle. upon taking vehicle to... |
12
~ 20788 miles |
SEAT BELTS the rear shoulder belts do not hold tight. a pastic piece broke of the buckel. it no longer hold tight |
11
~ 36091 miles |
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING coolant is leaking mechanic said it is our lower intake manifold gasket that has failed. also he says to flush |
11
~ 33817 miles |
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the car died while driving on three separate occassions. twice i was on the freeway at 70-75 mph when the... |
11
~ 6118 miles |
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE consumer states that the vehicle would shake & vibrate while driving. dealer notified and inspected the vehicle and determined the |
11
~ 75947 miles |
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM attempting to start car theft system light comes on and disables car. have to have it towed to dealer to... |
10
~ 51054 miles |
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM headlights dashlights go dim flicker when step on brakes. also heater fan slows down when step on brakes. *la... |
10
~ 23840 miles |
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT at 15 000 miles i had a piston knock develop. pistons were replaced and was told this was a common... |
10
~ 2900 miles |
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING driver heard knocking sound from engine. took to weber cevrolet and problem was fixed. piston and piston rings were bad.... |
10
|
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the heating/cooling blower does not operate at low speed setting (1-3). works only at high (4) speed setting. at times... |
9
~ 8778 miles |
RACK AND PINION > STEERING when turning the steering wheel vehicle made a clanking noise. vehicle was taken to the dealer who claimed that this... |
9
~ 66925 miles |
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2003 chevy malibu with 88k. during routine oil change was advised of oil in coolant. upon taking to mechanic was... |
8
~ 40538 miles |
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY car has failed to start on numerous occasions and no one has been able to tell us why. we have... |
8
~ 15126 miles |
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE car coughs/hesitates when driving between 65-75 mph. began doing when i moved to arizona. did not do it in fl... |
8
~ 34327 miles |
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i drove my 2003 malibu to a friends house and parked it for about 10 minutes. could not restart the... |
8
~ 31500 miles |
WHEELS i had to replace the brakes on this car at 6 000 miles. since then i have had to replace... |
8
~ 44322 miles |
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION manufacturing safety issue - chevrolet malibu 2003 front wheel assembly hubs rotors and brakes. continuous problems. dealer and general motors... |
8
~ 44041 miles |
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR with new brake job done the abs failure caused the auto to crash into road guide on i-495. *ak... |
8
~ 18865 miles |
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have a '01 chevrolet malibu my fuel injector went out of car antifreeze chamber leaking (replaced) turn signal unit... |
8
~ 12487 miles |
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING elbow right arm/elbow became sore after driving a chevrolet malibu for a week. the steering is stiff and hard to |
8
~ 3574 miles |
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY the consumer said that she was driving down the interstate when the passenger window blew out for no reason. the... |
8
|
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the consumer said that she was driving down the interstate when the passenger window blew out for no reason. the... |
8
~ 15375 miles |
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING after coming to a complete stop applied gas vehicle would not accelerate. contacted dealer. tie rod bolt had fallen off.*akconsumer... |
8
~ 5000 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL theft system replaced ignition cylinder and switch replaced bcm. reprogrammed theft system. *tr... |
7
~ 62840 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i own a 2003 chevy mailbu. i have had numerous problems with the anitfreeze draining out. i have had it... |
7
~ 51567 miles |
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt: consumer stated: had a fire under the hood fuel evaporation hose which melted caused the fire. chevrolet stated hoses... |
7
~ 13956 miles |
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY i own an '02 chevy malibu (since 2/28/02). i had the same hazard switch problem w/my '02 malibu that the... |
7
~ 22143 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR the breaks on my 2003 malibu sedan seem to not be as responsive as other vehicles i have owned. you... |
7
~ 17923 miles |
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC excessive brake repair:front and rear since vehicle was purchased on 9/12/01 to 3/31/03: brakes serviced on 12/14/01-machine front rotors and... |
7
~ 1714 miles |
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1) leaking coolant from intake manifold into engine required gasket replacement and coolant / oil change 2) turn signals work... |
7
~ 54857 miles |
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the car turnd off and doors locked. knocking noises at engine and egr scensor cause check engine light to turn |
7
~ 13357 miles |
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevy malibu ls. the vehicle shut down after being parked for a day. the mechanic... |
6
~ 44117 miles |
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt: the consumer states that on 2003 chevrolet malibu the cruise control was still active even when the driver had... |
6
~ 32083 miles |
BACK UP LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING brake lights went out and when i changed them there was water in the light caseing so when i took... |
6
~ 21340 miles |
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer had to change brakes 3 times. while driving consumer heard a grinding noise in the front of vehicle. consumer... |
6
~ 11667 miles |
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM catalytic converter went out while traveling 500 miles from home. mileage was only 60000 miles. was under warranty but part... |
6
~ 58717 miles |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that there was an electrical issue with her vehicle. the... |
5
~ 63289 miles |
INTERIOR LIGHTING tl*- the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu with a current and failure mileage of 142 000. the contact was... |
5
~ 53400 miles |
REAR > SUSPENSION hearing popping noise in the front suspension whenever you make a turn in the vehicle and the rear stabilizing bar |
5
~ 61040 miles |
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS while driving the passenger side seat collapsed and the lever sheared off. the driver 's side seat collapsed as well.... |
5
~ 11600 miles |
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING intermittently power steering assist failed while driving. when this occurred the steering wheel became difficult to turn. then power steering... |
5
~ 9000 miles |
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE while driving home from work in 90+ degree heat my car overheated to the point where i had to have... |
5
~ 8980 miles |
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2002 chevrolet malibu. turn signal switch operates intermittently -- symptoms are identical to 2000-2001 my which was recalled at 03v327000. |
5
~ 29600 miles |
COLUMN > STEERING consumer stated while turning left steering wheel got stiff. then after the turn was completed he had to force the... |
5
|
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving and without warning vehicle stalls. took vehicle to dealer and dealer replaced intake gasket and fuel pump but |
5
|
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS when installing car seat and putting seat around vehicle buckles would lock into seat belt. contacted dealer and the dealer... |
5
~ 9200 miles |
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN automatic went from park to reverse as i was on the passenger side of vehicle. dragged me some 30 feet... |
5
~ 8696 miles |
SEATS tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the rear seat cushion separated from the frame of... |
4
~ 63443 miles |
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC intake manifold gasket replaced three times under and outside of warranty. hazard switch malfunctioning - almost caused accident turning signal/wiper |
4
~ 46250 miles |
HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING coolant is leaking mechanic said it is our lower intake manifold gasket that has failed. also he says to flush |
4
~ 42500 miles |
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY driver's side window switch stalls before rolling up. turn signals do not work all the time. internal fan switch only... |
4
~ 8500 miles |
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT when driving on the expressway when ever i brake the front end shook really hard took the car in rotors... |
4
~ 19359 miles |
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the fuel guage reports incorrect fuel level. you can go the the gas station and fill the car up and... |
4
~ 36675 miles |
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT car was getting hot then cooling back down while getting hot heater would not work. took to mechanic had thermostat... |
4
~ 37000 miles |
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt: the contact states that she owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu ls . she purchased the vehicle in september of... |
4
~ 22677 miles |
FRONT > SEAT BELTS while driving vehicle was involved in a collision. air bags did not deploy and seat belt did not restrain consumer. |
4
~ 29993 miles |
WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i have had serious brake wearing issue in one years time a total of 40 000 mi i used 3... |
4
~ 24736 miles |
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE at 15 000 miles i had a piston knock develop. pistons were replaced and was told this was a common... |
4
~ 36759 miles |
VISIBILITY many makes of cars now have the windshield washer fluid coming out of small rubber tubes attached to the windshield... |
4
~ 27549 miles |
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS auto was rented from avis at the airport in orlando. while proceeding north on route 436 from the airport and... |
4
~ 27500 miles |
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC on the 22nd of october my vehicle had lost its brakes while traveling down a hill. my immediate response was... |
4
~ 34375 miles |
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer stated the vehicle stalled without warning for 2 years. the wires powering the fuel pump motor in the fuel... |
4
~ 8609 miles |
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN signal lights stopped working brakes started vibrating and transmission is slipping. mr... |
4
|
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING steering rack failed. yh... |
4
~ 23625 miles |
PARKING BRAKE rear parking brake equalizer rusted out leading to loss of emergency braking and parking brakes. unable to find replacement part |
3
~ 119167 miles |
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*- the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu with a current and failure mileage of 142 000. the contact was... |
3
~ 101767 miles |
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR my abs light goes on and off and my brakes give out when i am trying to stop.... |
3
|
CALIPER > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR in 2002 i bought a 2002 chevy malibu. since then it's been giving me a lot of problems. the first... |
3
|
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER in 2002 i bought a 2002 chevy malibu. since then it's been giving me a lot of problems. the first... |
3
|
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR abs system failure abs activates with out warning even if the brakes are not applied... |
3
~ 17983 miles |
RIM > WHEELS car has vibrations at higher speeds 60+ was told it was tires/wheels they were replaced for $280 for tires and... |
3
~ 17333 miles |
PADS > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR car has vibrations at higher speeds 60+ was told it was tires/wheels they were replaced for $280 for tires and... |
3
~ 38738 miles |
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING chevrolet 2003 malibu - the car was leased in march 2003. the brakes were failing and the car was taken... |
3
~ 20831 miles |
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE water leaked inside the rear tail light into the trunk area and caused a bad odor and mold to grow |
3
|
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS i purchased a new 2002 chevy malibu on august 1 2002. four days and 250 miles later the front passenger... |
3
|
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS vehicle stalls while driving dealer can not remedy the problem oil pan experienced a leak service engine light and check |
3
|
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS lugs: nuts- these are constantly loose i can turn them bye hand. some are broken right off.and the chevrolet h.q.and... |
3
|
DRUM > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS excessive wear of front brake rotors and rear brake drums. vehicle had front rotors replaced on three occasions but problem |
3
~ 16000 miles |
CHILD SEAT consumer appreciated service to show whether or not car seat was installed correctly. *mr ph... |
3
|
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN the transaxle was stuck in park. the owners manual states that this vehicle is subject to torque lock if you... |
3
|
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN while exiting an intersection consumer heard a noise coming from the front. consumer was able to pull over and noticed... |
3
~ 16000 miles |
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT while driving ball joint broke and the driver side tire spun . this resulted in loss of control .*ak... |
3
~ 10333 miles |
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES consumer experienced problem after problem with 2000 malibu. interior workmanship falling apart outside mirror paint fading replaced fuel pump and |
3
~ 23333 miles |
SIDEWALL > TIRES i experienced a sudden tread separation on a goodrich passenger tire leading to immediate and complete tire deflation. luckily i... |
2
~ 63990 miles |
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owned a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 75 mph the brake pedal required excessive force in... |
2
~ 95000 miles |
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i had my car tow to a auto services center cause it would not start the tech told me it... |
2
~ 118370 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced several failures in which the... |
2
~ 36037 miles |
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS my horn went out on my 2003 chevy malibu due to a defect in the airbag module...i don't have a... |
2
~ 15000 miles |
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while waiting at a traffic light to make a left turn the engine revved up to its maximum speed. luckily... |
2
~ 23500 miles |
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY my 2002 chevy malibu ls would not start and needed towed home. this is the first time this has happened... |
2
~ 50565 miles |
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i own a car rental company and the primary vehicle in my fleet is the 01-03 chevy malibu. over the... |
2
~ 24000 miles |
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION i purchased my 2002 malibu new and have had the brakes replaced four times and am on my third set... |
2
|
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING while driving the electric power assist system for the steering failed. the consumer was able to pull over and turn... |
2
|
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS latch plates on the rear seat belts broke twice since vehicle ownership.*ak ph *jb the feature was a sliding lock... |
2
~ 13500 miles |
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN abs light goes on and stays on. took to dealer on two different occasions hubs had to be replaced apoximately. |
2
~ 14495 miles |
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the pcm light illuminated.*jb... |
2
~ 55000 miles |
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY the front glass tint is to bright obstructing the drivers view. dealer has inspected the vehicle and could not duplicate... |
2
~ 27225 miles |
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the design of the automatic light control for the headlamps subjugates the responsibility state law places on the vehicle operator.... |
2
~ 40252 miles |
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE during routine service dealer's technician informed consumer that right spindle and strut were bent and needed to be replaced. feel |
2
|
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS drivers shoulder belt tightens with any movement and the consumer has to release the belt from the buckle to get... |
2
|
INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY when driving rearview interior mirror would vibrate causing a visible distortion. have taken vehicle to dealership several times and had... |
2
|
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING our car suddenly loss all power steering while driving the smokie mt. parkway in n. carolina. the car was towed... |
2
|
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i purchased a new 2000 chevrolet malibu. six months after owning the car i began having brake problems. upon applying... |
2
|
REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have noticed several mailbu's where brake lights have failed. *ak... |
2
~ 54500 miles |
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE lugs: nuts- these are constantly loose i can turn them bye hand. some are broken right off.and the chevrolet h.q.and... |
2
~ 16920 miles |
SHAFT PITMAN > GEAR BOX > STEERING at less than 3000 miles car started to lose power in acceleration. and transmission started shifting roughly. has now been... |
2
|
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle experienced excessive brake component failures and the abs light illuminates intermittently the brake rotors warped causing pulsation and have |
2
|
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY problems with vehicle's turn signals door locks and brakes.*mr the check engine light illuminated for six months until the dealership... |
2
~ 30000 miles |
LAMP > BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs light and regular brake light will come on intermittently usually at same time. but only lasts for short period |
2
|
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving and without warning vehicle will accelerate at a faster speed without applying accelerator pedal.l dealer has been notified.*ak... |
2
|
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph the gear shifter... |
1
|
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. the contact started the ignition and the low tire pressure warning indicator... |
1
~ 12000 miles |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY car was forced off road then rolled over into on coming traffic. *tr... |
1
~ 43000 miles |
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the vehicle was parked in the driveway with the... |
1
~ 28500 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC abs light randomly coming on and brakes completely failing at unspecific intervals. today as i was driving i came upon... |
1
|
LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP > CHILD SEAT i took the cover off of the car seat to wash it. when i was putting it back on i... |
1
|
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > REAR coil springs breaking on 1999 chevrolet malibu. i was standing outside one morning last year when i heard a large... |
1
~ 105000 miles |
LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT there has been a failure to the fuel system several different occasions. fuel regulator has been replaced 3 different times.... |
1
~ 80000 miles |
NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY > AXLE > REAR rear suspension - bolt holding lower control arm for rear tire. either unscrewed itself or broke. vehicle began to shake... |
1
~ 123810 miles |
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i purchased a 1999 chevy malibu in november 2003. i have replaced the brake pads at least 10 times ($20... |
1
~ 119676 miles |
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS the lightweight locking latch plate of an outboard rear seat belt broke during or following the proper installation of a... |
1
~ 54000 miles |
PINION SHAFT > RACK AND PINION > STEERING power steering pump replaced. high resistance to turning left. often unable to turn the wheel as much as intended with... |
1
|
SWITCH > TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tail lights work intermittently. consumer states that she came very close to several accidents because she did not know the |
1
|
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM dt: the contact had the egr valve thermostat water pump intake gasket and head gasket replaced. additionally she had the... |
1
~ 66000 miles |
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER driving down the road at 60 mph the car won't get any gas and stalls then dies. it won't restart.... |
1
~ 40 miles |
HUB > WHEELS this 1999 chevrolet malibu was purchased in july 2001 in had a water leaking problem took 3 tries before they... |
1
~ 70000 miles |
SPINDLE > AXLE > REAR defective intake manifold gasket and then the head gaskets blew on me requiring expensive repairs. *ak... |
1
~ 123000 miles |
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > OTHER FUEL TYPES > ENGINE the car first developed a miss in the engine then as i was driving down the highway at 55-65 miles... |
1
~ 48500 miles |
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN nar 02/10/2003. the consumer made several attempts to resolve the issues with his brakes. ever since the consumer purchased the... |
1
~ 45193 miles |
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake pedal pushed all the way to the floor ... |
1
|
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT while changing a flat tire the scissor/type jack collapsed and the vehicle dropped. the consumer was injured. the dealer ordered |
1
|
STRAP/WEBBING > TETHER > CHILD SEAT harness strap detaches from shield rendering car seat unsafe.*ak... |
1
|
FOG LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING front wheel started to squeak. this was the fourth set of front wheel bearing contacted dealer and dealer stated just... |
1
|
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY the vehicle experienced excessive brake shimmy due to warped rotors also the front brake pads have uneven wear. nlm... |
1
|
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM front brake pads replaced and rotors turned rear brakes serviced. *cj... |
1
|
CRANKCASE (PCV) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM problems with pc valve on chevrolet malibu. *mr emission error-the computer had given incorrect readings/pcv valve smog valve. (ongoing problem) |
1
|
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission fluid spraying out on the underside of car. mechanic seems to think this vehicle was in an accident. if |
1
|
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION there's a number of problem with the vehicle. the shocks work intermittently and there's a lot of knocking in the... |
1
|
MULTIPLE AXLE > SUSPENSION while driving 45-50mph and going around bend wheel bearing on right side broke in half. dealer contacted. please add vin. |
1
|
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT while driving ball joint broke and the driver side tire spun . this resulted in loss of control .*ak... |
1
~ 31000 miles |
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING power steering failed causing steering wheel to become stiff. driver checked power steering and fluid was still full. *ak... |
1
|
How to improve the appearance of your Chevrolet Malibu and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Chevrolet Malibu to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
-
GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
-
Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
-
Xotic Tech Universal Front Bumper Lip Ch...
- [Model] - Universal fitment for most vehicle front bumper lip.(Please measure and check the position you are going to install the spoiler, and make sure these splitters will fit your vehicle before purchase.)
- [Material] -...
-
Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
-
BLAU GRUN 5PCS Auto Trim Removal Tool Ki...
- [TRIM REMOVAL TOOLS KIT] Package includes 5 pcs removal tools. Made of super durable plastic material with high level craftsmanship, non-toxic and eco-friendly designed, sturdy enough for long-time usage, not easy to be broken in...
-
2 PCS Car Rear Bumper Guard Diffuser Spl...
- ✔ Material: Made of premium quality PP material with carbon fiber pattern coating, the product is enough to prevent cracking with gloss powder-coated finish with an easy bolt-on underneath installation, superior craftsmanship and durability.
- ✔...
Fender flares
-
EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
-
EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
-
GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
-
Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
-
50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
-
30PCS Fender Flare Clips, Rocker Mouldin...
- Material: You can find from the photo that it is made of very high-quality material, made of black nylon material, push-on, quick-fastening, and won't break or break easily during use.
- Dimensions: Top Head Dimensions: 14...
Rims
-
All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
-
Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
-
VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
-
Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
-
Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
-
8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
Coilovers
-
Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
-
Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
-
Yaruicar Custom Car Floor Mats Automotiv...
- Car Floor Mats fit for Honda, Toyota, Ford, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Buick, Porsche, Acura, etc. Model,Click the customize button start your order
- All the colors are in stock. The processing will be...
-
Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light S...
- What you can receive: there are 4 pieces of flash strobe controllers and 4 pieces of double sided adhesive tapes in the package, which can alert the vehicles behind you to stop to avoid rear-end...
-
J2 Engineering Black LN-T7-011-15-BK
- Heavy Duty T6-7075 Forged Aluminum Construction, Anodized Finish
- 25mm Outside Diameter / 50mm Height
- Open End Design, Spline Drive Style Locks
- Comes as a Set of 20 Lock Nuts / 1 Lock Key
- Fits Conical...
-
HAOOEAN Coilovers Coil Spring Accessorie...
- Fitment: Please check Amazon Fitment Filter and Description to see if this item will work on your vehicle before purchase!
- Position: Rear Left+Right Driver+Passenger Side
- Body Length: 11.625"
- Compressed Length: 12.125"
- Extended Length: 20.375"
Decals
-
Ouzorp Claw Marks Headlight Decal, Car S...
- AGGRESSIVE LOOK:Tired of that boring OEM look? "Claw Marks" makes your car look wild. Your car is like a beast! Look no further this is your most suitable choice... Color: Black, Red, Yellow,Blue,Green,Orange,White. Size: 15.75in...
-
24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
-
Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
-
8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
-
7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...
-
Frienda 6 Pieces Small Flame Decals Stic...
- Adorn your cars: these transfer decals are the fastest and easiest way to customize your car, can add more shine and personality to your vehicles and win more compliments from others
- Easy to use: the...

Chevrolet Malibu specs
Compare
Performance
Engine |
0-60 times |
Horsepower |
Upgrades |
Exterior
Wheels |
Wheel Interchange |
Bulbs |
Dimensions |
Ground clearance |
Upgrades |
Interior
Steering wheel |
Speakers size |
Upgrades |
Maintenance
Towing Capacity |
Oil Capacity |
Wipers size |
Fuses |
Gas tank size |
Battery size |
Cargo space |
Safety ratings |
Complaints |
Generations |
Upgrades |
Manuals |
Mpg |
Discussion