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Chevrolet Malibu 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Problems

86 distinct owners reported a vehicle speed control problem on the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu - 15% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage86 complaints

86 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

04V528000Reported November 1, 2004 - 92,863 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 92,863 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System301Engine91Brakes82Fuel and Propulsion System42Lighting30Air Bags27
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.