Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Chevrolet Malibu has 16 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.
16
Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2017 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED ... |
| Nov 11, 2013 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU. APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS AGO, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ... |
| May 8, 2013 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THIS CAR WAS A GIFT TO MY WIFE AND I AFTER MY GRANDMOTHER DIED.IT HAS VERY LOW MILES AND THE BRAKE L... |
| Jul 1, 2011 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD STOP IL... |
| Aug 15, 2010 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | MY TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS DO NOT ALWAYS WORK. SOMETIMES THEY DON'T WORK AT ALL AND OTHER TI... |
| Oct 6, 2009 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE TURN SIGNALS ON MY 2003 CHEVY MALIBU DON'T ALWAYS WORK, I FLIP THE SWITCH AND SOMETIMES THEY BLI... |
| May 10, 2008 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEFT AND RIGHT TURN SIGNALS... |
| Oct 31, 2007 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | HAZARD FLASHER RELAY/SWITCH "SOUNDS OFF" AFTER THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS RETURNED TO THE REST POSITI... |
| Jan 3, 2007 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE BLINKERS AND HAZARD LIGHTS HAVE SPORADICALLY STOPPED WORKING FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME OVER THE ... |
| Sep 25, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | MY 2003 CHEVY MALIBU IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE TURN SIGNALS AND FOUR WAY FLASHERS AS NOTED... |
| May 1, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TURN SIGNAL FAILS TO OPERATE UNLESS I PRESS LIGHTLY ON THE HAZARD SWITCH. OCCURS VERY FREQUENTLY ON ... |
| Dec 27, 2005 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. *AK |
| Oct 9, 2003 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WITH THE INCREASED BRIGHTNESS OF HEADLIGHTS IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SPOT FRONT TURN SIGNALS AT NIGHT... |
| Sep 22, 2003 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | HEADLIGHTS IN MY 2003 CHEV MALIBU CONTINUALY STAY FOGGED UP WITH WATER INSIDE THE LENS AND CHEVY IS ... |
| Apr 10, 2003 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I HAVE A CHEVROLET MALIBU AND THE TURN SIGNALS DON'T WORK AT ALL TIMES. *NLM |
| Nov 23, 2002 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE DESIGN OF THE AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL FOR THE HEADLAMPS SUBJUGATES THE RESPONSIBILITY STATE LAW ... |