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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  No complaints - 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
  By chevyok - April 23 - 7:49 pm

  Going on 11th year since new. Fairly reliable car given normal maintenance. Beside the normal problems others have reported, such as sticky flasher, stuck A/C button, wrapped rotor, etc, I really cannot complaint too much. I did replace the water pump and thermostat, shocks all around 100K miles, the ABS sensors at 115K. Other than that, everything still works approaching 136K. My goal with this car is 250K miles, but will see when and if it can get there.

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  One Hell Of A Car - 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
  By jc775 - February 8 - 11:43 pm

  To Start off, I dont care about the negative comments foreign car fans have to say. The Chevy Malibu is an amazing car! I got my 03 in04 as a first car and im happy i did. This car got me home EVERY time. Yes ive changed the Intake manifold gasket and fuel pump but like they say, take care of the car, car will take care of you. Just recently, I was coming down the mountain road covered in black ice. Going the 50 mile speed limit, the car hits the black ice and crashes, hitting the side wall. She still started right up and drove us down not to far to safety at a chain instal shoulder. She took all the damage which cost her her life. This car saved my life and the lives of my friends.

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  Good Vehicle - 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Malibu03 - November 4 - 9:10 pm

  Purchased vehicle at 31,000 miles, 2 years old. I always have my cars serviced at the appropriate times. Never had to do anything to it until the brakes went after 3 years of driving it (20,000 mi/yr). This past week the fuel pump went, but I purchased a 7yr/100,000 service contract which paid for the replacement. Have always liked the car. No other issues and Im at 90,000 miles.

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  Nice car, underappreciated. - 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Dennis - July 25 - 8:49 pm

  I bought my Malibu LS new in April 2003, and am in the market for a new car now. NOTHING has ever gone wrong with it, its given me zero problems. Its been a while though, Im a little bored with it, I make more money than I did, so Im shopping again. Ive test driven BMW, Lexus, Mercedes and Audi, expecting to be "wowed"......and I really wasnt. Granted, my Malibu has every option there is, and I dont pretend its in the class of any of those cars I mentioned - but it really stands up very well comparatively, in features, drive and quality. Its certainly made me appreciate it more. Certainly not an exciting car, but definitely both reliable and nice.

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  Great family car - 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
  By JackD - February 20 - 10:00 am

  Much improved over previous Malibus we have owned. Quiet, reliable, responsive. Very comfortable, roomy. Perfect size

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  But American cars! - 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
  By EVA CRANDALL - January 14 - 4:18 pm

  I have a 2003 Chevy Malibu LS.I love my car!I have had to replace the catalytic converter & the fuel pump but I had over 100000 miles on it before I had any repairs. Now I live in Tennessee & I only paid $250 for the Converter & $400 for the fuel pump & w/ having a car payment Im cool with that. Now My girlfriend had a 2003 Honda Civic & she thought he car was better than mine because its a Honda but at 56000 miles on her civic the A/C unit went out & she did not get the extended warrenty & we went to 3 mechanics & the cheapest to replace & fix the A/C was $1350. She never got the A/C fixed she Traded it and bought a 2006 Chevy Malibu. You are gonna have problems with any car you buy. I will always buy GM or Ford to support our domestic car manufacturers!

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  Very Happy With Malibu LS - 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
  By anotherhappycamper - November 20 - 2:00 am

  Have Maliby LS for 2 years. No problems at all, very reliable, comfortable. Great value.

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  Good while it lasted - 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
  By sarah - June 20 - 12:49 pm

  In the begining it was a very good vehicle. I had to replace the alternator when the car had 58,000 miles on it. A few weeks after I made my last payment, at 75,000 miles, it seemed that everything went wrong. The fuel pump went and had to replace it, of course the car wouldnt run with out it. While that was being fixed I was told that I would have to replace the front wheel bearings very soon, the air conditioner went with a few days of being told that, the paint began to peel off the rear passenger doors, the car also started to leak oil and the door locks started acting up. I thought this car may become a service department regular so I decided it was time to replace it after only 5 yrs

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  Great car - 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
  By jmbc08 - June 8 - 9:22 pm

  What can I say, its an all around great car. It fits my every need. The motor is great, nice horsepower and torque. You can put a beating on it and it wont die. Has no problem burning out too. Two complaints I always get are the seats are comfortable and it rides smooth. Very smooth and a lot of space inside for leg room. CD player is pretty good, so are the speakers. The trunk is excellent for putting a lot of things in it. Taken it on road trips and has no issues what so ever. Take care of this car and youll put many miles on it. I recommend to anyone who has a family or carries three or more people.

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  Fantastic - 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
  By reesiej - November 12 - 2:00 am

  I love my new malibu very comfortable to drive smooth ride and great sounding stereo. All the features of a big car but the size is perfect very roomy. Did I mention the ride is SMOOTH