Overview & Reviews

The Malibu gets little in the way of upgrades for 2003. There are two new colors to choose from -- Summit White and Medium Gray Metallic -- and a new seat fabric on LS models. ABS brakes are now optional on base models, but remain standard on the LS.

• Comfortable and roomy interior, low price, ample feature content.

• Poor expected resale value, not as refined as top-selling Japanese family sedans.

User Reviews:

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  Good value - 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Team Henge - October 4 - 2:00 am

  Overall a good value for the price. Purchase cost is substantially less than Accord and Camry, with comprable operating costs.

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  could be better - 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
  By madeamistake - May 18 - 2:00 am

  i purchased my chevy malibu in november 2003 w/19000 miles for 11,999.. it was a very good bargain pricewise but i do have a few complaints. Gas mileage is not a good a GM preaches, i might get 20 mpg on the highway. also the interior is not ergomonically correct, the center console is too high and so is the gearshift. And the tires that come standard (ford affinity) are the absolute pits! they are loud, and they dont handle well on dry road. overall it is a very good car, engine is quiet, i"ve had no mechanical problems so far.

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  Reliable, but could be better - 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Hansjs - March 30 - 2:00 am

  I have had this car for nearly a year without any real maintenance problems, however there are few negatives as well. Fuel economy is fair at best(I have been getting 24 on the Highway), the engine is not very quiet, road noise is loud, and the interior ergonomics are not well thought. I will say that the engine is quick, I never have a problem merging right into traffic.

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  You get what you pay for - 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
  By DJ43 - March 6 - 2:00 am

  Chevy is not what it used to be! ! ! My first new car was an Impala in 1963 and I loved it. Had to change push rods and tappits but it was easy to do. Just a few after-noons in the garage. It was great when you could do your own maintenance. Id like to own another Chevy but I do not think I would get the best for my Buck. See you in 2005 (perhaps).

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  Its been a great car - 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
  By HappyLS - March 2 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car based on the great price I got $16,100 for v6, sunroof, leather etc. I was a little hessitant based on some reviews. Im happy to say its been a great car. Its met or surpassed all my expectation. The V6 is smooth and powerfull, breaks well. Good build quality. Could use some better tires. For the price of something like a Honda Civic I got alot more car and performance.

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  Highway driving - 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
  By John & Sue - December 7 - 2:00 am

  Basically we stole the car when buying it. I got such a good deal (in my opinion) that even though I wasnt looking for another car we just couldnt pass it up. Its enjoyable to drive but attention has to be paid to handling on the highway, it handles well in city driving but the steering is way too tight for the highway. Not a good highway car for a person who while driving may do things that could take their attention off the road even for 1/2 second.

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  Looking Back.... - 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
  By 4carowner - December 7 - 2:00 am

  I have a 99 LS that is identical to the 03s. With 60k miles I have to say it has been a good car. Initial problems with brakes and tires have been fixed. Only other problem is a short in AC switch & alternator failed at 45k. There are only 2 ways to buy the Malibu. First use rebates, GM card promotions and Insist on Invoice price. Second is to find one 2 yrs old and pay half price since resale value is horrible. Right now in SE Region there is 3000 rebate plus 1500 bonus cash and they are clearing out the 03s left for the improved 04 version. With GM card savings you can get it for 6-8000 under invoice!!!

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  The Refrigerator - 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
  By berne1 - November 4 - 2:00 am

  Got the 03 knowing full well the 04 would be all-new. Couldnt pass up the lease, however, at $193/mo. GM was basically giving them away at the end, and I moved from a Focus lease to save $50/mo. Hey, its not like I had a Lexus! Plainest car Ive ever had. Does the job and doesnt get noticed (a refrigerator), and a great A-B car. Getting just 21 MPG, but all city driving. Performance and handling are merely adequate. I had to search high and low for a Tan interior. Why does GM love Gray so much? Car rated #1 in JD Power quality survey, and so far I have had zero issues.

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  Great Car for $12K! - 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Jobeewan - September 30 - 2:00 am

  Bought this in August with about %K incentives, plus anoith 1,500 off using power buy, Painless buy and great value. At this price, I wonder why I didnt buy 2 or 3!

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  hello - 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Jimmmmmm - July 29 - 2:00 am

  Nice car, some quirks, overall a solid car.