2003 Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2003

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2003 Chevrolet Malibu repairs by problem area

Engine (64%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (9%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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Chart based on 11 repairs.
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2003 Chevrolet Malibu repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 3.1L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Chevrolet Malibu in Pennsylvania, United States
- Jan 2009
Dec 2008

74000 mi

US $700
Fuel Pump replaced. 
Jan 2009

75000 mi

US $1400
Engine replaced due to Dexcool contamination. 
Chevrolet Malibu in Florida, United States
- Jun 2010
May 2010

91000 mi

US $300
ABS light came on. Passenger side wheel hub found to be the culprit. Wheel hub replaced.  
Chevrolet Malibu in Michigan, United States
Jun 2012 - Jun 2014
Nov 2012

158000 mi

US $200
Replaced water pump 
Chevrolet Malibu in Nebraska, United States
May 2018 - Jul 2018
Jun 2018

141000 mi

US $150
Worn out strut. 
Chevrolet Malibu in Michigan, United States
Apr 2016 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016

119000 mi

US $500
Vehicle stopped in the middle of the road with a broken fuel pump. The electric fuel pump is immersed in the fuel tank so the tank had to be dropped down for the pump to be replaced. 
Chevrolet Malibu in California, United States
Jan 2016 - Aug 2016
Aug 2016

94000 mi
We bought a battery for it and it began to drain the battery more than usual so we got another battery for it. Also, The key ignition switch was going out so my husband ordered a ignition switch for it and put it in. 
Chevrolet Malibu in Missouri, United States
Jun 2013 - Dec 2014
Jun 2013

133000 mi

US $30
Changed squeaking serpentine belt and water pump 
Chevrolet Malibu in Michigan, United States
Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
Aug 2015

148000 mi

US $1000
maintainance with fuel pump and all other staff 
Chevrolet Malibu in Georgia, United States
Jan 2016 - Jun 2022
Feb 2016

96700 mi

US $90
The entire drivers side door window switch group failed. All other windows but the drivers side front would operate yet I could not roll the drivers window up or down. It was frozen half way open. 
Chevrolet Malibu in Indiana, United States
Nov 2013 - Nov 2018
Nov 2014

120900 mi

US $700
Left axle leaked oil and needed to be replaced 

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2003 Chevrolet Malibu Repair Histories

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