2003 Chevrolet Malibu Consumer Discussions

Chevrolet Malibu Clunks and Noises

Re: 05 LS Slight Tapping Noise When Turning [yury]

Written by: naludabi on Jun 13, 2008 10:33 AM

I've also been reading a lot about the knocking sound when turning for my Chevy Malibu, I swear if it's not one thing it's another with this car...one helpful page I've found is http://www.carcomplaints.com/Toyota/Camry/2003/steering/knocking_noise_when_turn- ing_steering_wheel.shtml It's not for the Malibu but I'm pretty sure it's the same thing. ... Read More...

Chevrolet Malibu Start Up/Ignition

Re: 2004 Classic key replacement? [04cad]

Written by: nanell on May 08, 2008 03:06 PM

Hi- I had the same problem with the keys for Wally's world on my 2003 Malibu classic. They cut a total of 5 of them (got my money back on them of course) but they wouldn't really work. One of them worked sometimes if I really jiggled it. I went to the local hardware store that had a different type of cutting machine and for $3.38 I got 2 keys that work just fine for the car. ... Read More...

Chevrolet Malibu Audio/IPod/XM Sirius

Factory Audio for a 2003 Chevy Malibu

Written by: javidogg on Apr 18, 2008 02:59 PM

I have a question, Is it possible to update my factory radio head unit with a 2004 or 2005 radio model? Anyone know, I like to upgrade my head unit, but still keep it factory, I'm starting to see more and more units come with a AUX plugs for like MP3 players and such. Would a newer Malibu head unit plug into my 2003 Mali? Thanks in advance. Read More...

Midsize Sedans 2.0

Re: Chevy Malibu LTZ V6 [tenpin288]

Written by: thegraduate on Mar 10, 2008 08:02 AM

I suggested that idea to them, because I'd bet money it was an 08. I doubt they go for it though. My dad had a 2003 and a 2005 Accord, cars that he just got bored with because he put so many miles on them, which is why he really changed up with this atomic blue Civic. "Whatever your mom decides she likes, we're getting." - Dad Maybe SHE needs to see the 2009 Sonata. :) Read More...

Chevrolet Malibu Electrical/Lighting

Re: 2004 Malibu classic question [04cad]

Written by: heidi14 on Mar 02, 2008 04:59 PM

I had a similar problem with my 2003 Chevy Malibu. The dash lights flashed the oil symbol as if I needed some kind of servicing. A nationally known garage chain gave me a quote of over $1600 for a fix to this problem, stating that there were oil leaks. The curious part to the"fix" was that the manager who gave me the quotes, could not tell me how much oil had to be added ... Read More...

Saturn Aura vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Saturn Aura or Saturn VUE or Chevrolet Malibu

Written by: boxycass on Feb 26, 2008 02:38 PM

I was told that maybe I could ask my question here & host would copy it to the other appropriate forums? I'm in the process of looking to replace my '97 2 door GrandAm with almost 125,000 miles on it. I've been looking seriously at the Saturn Aura, Saturn VUE and the Chevrolet Malibu. Anyone have any pros and/or cons of each of these? We also have a 2003 TrailBlazer that ... Read More...

2008 Chevrolet Malibu

2008 - My salesman was raving about it

Written by: bryan200k on Nov 13, 2007 10:03 PM

I currently have a 2000 Malibu, and am looking to replace it with a new car sometime in the next several months. The salesman that I've bought my last two GM's from, called me Monday night to tell me that they got their first 08 Malibu in. To hear him talk, you would have thought that this was the ultimate perfect car. I've bought two other cars from him, and had come to ... Read More...

Re: GM choices [drwilsc]

Written by: gdubya2 on Oct 02, 2007 03:44 PM

I feel just the opposite. For the past 10 to 15 years auto manufacturers have given us basically three choices for interior colors: Black, Grey, and some variation of Tan. Personally, after owning 6 new cars since 1995 I was elated with a stylish multi-shade taupe interior in my 2003 PT Cruiser that even brought in some of the body color on the dash. I would be more ... Read More...

Chevrolet Malibu: MPG-Real World Numbers

2005 Chevy Malibu 2.2 liter genericar MPG

Written by: shnool on Jul 19, 2007 08:56 AM

I just had to post this, and stir the pot... I test drove a corolla, before I bought my 2005 Malibu. The 2003 Corolla, at the same price as the 2005 Chevy (go figure), was cramped and small... I also know people aren't getting the EPA MPG of 38 out of them (more like 33-35 MPG)... Anyway, Happily, I am getting as-advertised MPG outta my Malibu. I get 33.5 to 34.6 MPG average ... Read More...

Chevrolet Malibu

2003 chevy malibu

Written by: shaun48722 on Jul 09, 2007 09:18 PM

I bought the malibu from a dealer it had 72,000 miles on it the car now has 120,000 miles on it and I have only had it for two years. had no problems and only had to do required maintenance. It has been a great car. Read More...