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2003 Chevrolet Malibu consumer reviews

$18,075 starting MSRP
side view of 2003 Malibu Chevrolet
(36 reviews)
88% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.1
  • Interior 3.8
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 3.9
  • Reliability 4.2
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Malibu is my favorite car right now. Chevy all day

I've had my 2003 Malibu for about 4 years now,no problems from this car. Only regular maintenance. I love it and would buy another or newer one

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Has a few issues

I’ve had issues with the ac, kicking on and off resulting in a service vehicle soon but never gives a code. I’ve had trouble with the anti-theft system not allowing me to start my car at certain periods. I’ve replaced the idler pulley and tensioner pully to find out the alternator was going bad and needs replaced. This is a good reliable car but it does have some issues

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very dependable. Great gas saver

Great vehicle I have never had any issues with the vehicle. Wonderful gas SAVER , everyday driver. I would recommend to anyone needing a reliable vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Treat it right it will last forever...

Mine was the more or less no-frills version, though I added quite a few aftermarket bits and bobs to it to improve it, such as a new stereo, back up cam, tire pressure monitor, etc. Installing modifications was relatively easy. The only semi-major problem in 60000 miles (from the 65k I started at) was a bad power window, which I was able to replace myself. I generally exceeded it's rated gas milages, and since I had the V6, it performed more than adequately for my needs. Treat it well, get decent add ons to make up for it's age, and it will last you a long time.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I love my car it's the first Chevy I've owned...

I love my car but I need a few things so it works like a head gasket.. Or I need a reset button so it will start..i miss driving my car..

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2003 chevlorlet hub caps

need one hub cap broke replace to match it is a very nice car need help finding a hub cap can you see if you can locate one please

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car iv owned

I've owned two 03 malibu's and they are by far the best vehicle I've had!! And strongly recommend the car to any and everyone. So if your looking for a dependable car buy a chevy malibu you will not regret it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car i owned

This car is reliable dependable fast and safe winter ready great handling for the snow.car drove me to the south plenty of times very dependable...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best of them all

Bought it about 9 months old with 23,000 miles. One of the dealers didn't want to sell me. But the other salesman did. I fell in love with performance (105)mph on cruse control. I had it for 10 years. If I took care of it I would still have. Never cleaning the transmission so it drove to a car lot and got 500 trade in.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent value

This car all of my expectations and then some still kicking at over 240,000 miles gets an average of 27 MPG

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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