2003 Chevrolet Malibu Vehicle Speed Control Problems
NHTSA component category: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How vehicle speed control ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 569 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu overview page.
What owners report
“WHILE EXITING THE FREEWAY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. FROM 50 TO 90 MPH. THE DRIVER TAPPED THE BRAKE AND THE ENGINE…”NHTSA complaint 10082017 — filed 07/15/2004
“VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD TWICE WHILE CAR WAS COASTING TOWARDS A RED LIGHT. THE CONSUMER WAS SLOWING THE VEHICLE FOR A STOP LIGHT. WHEN THE CONSUMER'S…”NHTSA complaint 10075634 — filed 06/02/2004
“CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT IN THE LAST THREE DAYS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR…”NHTSA complaint 10068554 — filed 05/20/2004
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Vehicle Speed Control complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu have vehicle speed control problems?
Vehicle Speed Control is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu: 59 of 569 complaints on file (10.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu have in total?
569 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 35 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 23 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's vehicle speed control category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
