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Used 2003 Chevrolet Malibu Consumer Reviews

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2.5 out of 5 stars

my malibu

cat123, 08/23/2003
2003 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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Alternater went out after 4 years...just after the warrenty expires, imagine that! Air conditioning went out right about the same time!

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Lots of money in repairs

Angryowner, 12/26/2007
2003 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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Purchased at decent price with rebates. Glad I bought the extended warranty from 36 month to 5 yr or 75k miles cause fuel pump quit= $900 , water pump-head gasket=$900 all happened under warranty. Now at 91k miles needs a complete new head. Stripped rocker arm bolt out of head and have no idea why. Will cost me $1,500. 48 year old woman drives this car easy, and I kept it serviced with care. This will turn me away and I will buy a foreign car made here in America next time.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

A Lemon Disguised As A Car!!

BigP81, 08/21/2009
2003 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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Purchased w/ 111K, now has 122K. The ignition switch needs replacing (ignition cylinder/theft system issue), there's a major electric short/issue with ground(using foglights blows fuse for Sunroof). The Heating/Cooling does what it wants, AC doesn't stay on, nor does the Circulate Air feature. Antifreeze needs to be refilled about every 1.5mos (dealership found no leak). The vehicles has major braking issues in the rain...Need I go on? I bought this car by hearing of it's reliability...well approx 7mos & 11K later, I admit that I bought a lemon disguised as a car! I'm quite turned off by GM this is the 4th GM I've owned with Electrical issues.

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5 out of 5 stars

My New Malibu Review!

swena, 09/18/2002
2003 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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I absolutly love my new Malibu! It's convenient yet sporty and attractive! The engine has good pick up and the stereo system is very sharp! The rear spoiler gives that sports car look with out the inconvenience of the small size. I will drive my Malibu until the doors fall off!

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5 out of 5 stars

it's just perfect

SUSANNA, 09/06/2003
2003 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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this car cuts corners at 40mph perfectly, not that i do that all the time...the ride is very smooth. The audio is great. Long travel trips are perfect in this car!

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