TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED TO EXHIBIT THE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER BEING REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WER…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED TO EXHIBIT THE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER BEING REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,000.
NHTSA ODI #10655059
Mileage unknown · Nov 13, 2014
Electrical System
2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT AND RECALL. *TGW
NHTSA ODI #10651231
Mileage unknown · Nov 12, 2014
Electrical System
THE IGNITION LOCK FAILED RESULTING IN AN INABILITY TO START THE ENGINE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10654483
59,290 miles · Nov 6, 2014
Electrical SystemVisibility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FAILED TO CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FAILED TO CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,290.
NHTSA ODI #10652955
Mileage unknown · Nov 4, 2014
Electrical System
2003 CHEVROLET CLASSIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION KEY RECALL NOTICE. *SMD ACCORDING TO THE RECALL NOTICE, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10651201
Mileage unknown · Nov 4, 2014
Electrical System
2003 CHEVROLET CLASSIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION KEY RECALL REPAIRS AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED PRIOR TO THE RECALL. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10651195
190,000 miles · Nov 3, 2014
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO START AND, AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO UNLOCK ALL FOUR DOORS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO START AND, AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO UNLOCK ALL FOUR DOORS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) DUE TO THE KEY NOT BEING THE ORIGINAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.
NHTSA ODI #10652022
73,000 miles · Oct 28, 2014
Electrical System
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. AFTER PUTTING KEYS IN THE IGNITION, IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED AND WOULD NOT START THE CAR. GM HAS A RECALL ON 2003 CHEVY MALIBU'S FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT SAYS THAT THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL ON IT?
NHTSA ODI #10651220
Mileage unknown · Oct 28, 2014
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWAR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #10650807
Mileage unknown · Oct 28, 2014
Electrical System
2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE AND PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE TURNING ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TGW THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED AT A COST OF $ 123.01. THE CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT. *JB
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, 'ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS.' IN HOT AMBIENT CONDITIONS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM MAY STICK AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE BRACKET AND NOT RETURN TO THE ENGINE IDLE POSITION WHEN THE OPERATOR LIFTS HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FAILURE TO RETURN TO IDLE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM AND REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
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