This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while stopped at a red light, the vehicle occasionally accelerated independently. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 04V528000 (Vehicle speed control). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
Chevy Malibu 2003, 24000 miles on the car. While driving on any street or highway, the car accelerates on it own, revs anywhere from 3000 RPM to 6000rpm, then need to shift car on neutral, kick the accelerator to unstick and proceed. Had car at GM dealer at 2 intervals, 2 weeks at a time. Cannot reproduce problem when I recieve car driving out of dealer, trouble is very apparent. Opened case fie with GM but no one seems to care for my safety. Don' know what else to do....btw, my car is still at dealer.
While driving the car on local streets car self accelerated once I reached around 40mph. Was unable to stop safely at lights trying to get the car back home. When pressing the brake the vehicle would not stop. Thankful was only about 5 miles from home and traffic wasn't heavy. Putting in neutral did not seem to help. Once arriving home had to put the car in park which could have ruined the engine the way I had to do it to keep from hitting my garage. Very dangerous and could have easily resulted in an accident. Have not had fixed yet, as read so much on message boards about this issue and all over the board. No clear fix. Have not driven the car since as afraid to. Only 89,000 miles on car.
I was driving my car in town, I went to slow down my 2003 Malibu the car kept speeding up, the throttle would not disengage until I physically lifted up on the underside of the gas pedal. I immediately took it over to have it checked by a certified mechanic and they also experienced the same exact issues only when the car is moving. They put it on their service computer and I was told that no codes came up and the the only way they were able to get the automatic acceleration to stop was to disconnect the cruise control module. The mechanics shop disconnected the cruise control and it has not happened again since that was disconnected however, this was a extremely scary situation because braking doesn't help the car still continues to accelerate & peel out, putting the car in neutral doesn't help either the RPM just shoot up & keeps going forward.
- Springfield, MO, USA
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The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal traveled to the floorboard and failed to retract. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04V528000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. When the engine warmed up and the rpms reached their maximum level, the accelerator pedal automatically dropped to the floorboard. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the throttle body failed. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 9-5413563462. The manufacturer also provided a $100 voucher. The failure mileage was 65,000.
I was at a red light and the car felt like it wanted to go then when I let go of the break, the car started to drive itself 45mph. When I try to stop I could not had to put the car in natural and two feet on the break to hold it. When I let the break go it did it again and then when I found a place to pull over and turn the car off it reved to a high rate I then shut the car off. NHTSA id number 04V52000
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 30 mph, the accelerator pedal seized and the vehicle had to be shifted into neutral and turned off. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as indicated in NHTSA campaign number: 04V528000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 8-4174247716. The failure mileage was approximately 55,800.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle unintentionally accelerated numerous times. While driving 30 mph, the accelerator pedal suddenly stuck to the floorboard and the speed increased to 65 mph. The engine warning indicator also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who located a failure code at the throttle body. The throttle body was cleaned; however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04V528000 (vehicle speed control). The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at any speed, the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably and required the contact to exert extra brake force to stop the vehicle, including the engagement of the ABS. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 04V528000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,500.
So after having the car serviced for the sticking accelerator in September of 2015 the problem seemed to be fixed. 3 weeks ago the problem started happening again. On January 12th 2015 while travelling home the car was acting up again. The car was travelling 60 mph without touching the throttle. I contacted Chevrolet the following morning and was advised to take it in to the dealer. Turns out the problem is not with the recalled part but some other reason for the accelerator sticking. So I was told with parts and labor it would be $510 I do not have the money to fix the repair so I was told their would be a $89 service fee which again I don't really have.
My son was driving the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu on the highway when the theft protection system suddenly kicked in an shut off the engine causing him to lose speed and power steering and forcing him to stop on the highway. Then he had to sit there 10 minutes with the key turned on to reset the theft system before he could start the car again and get out of a dangerous situation. The ignition and key was already ready replaced under the recall too.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. In addition, after stopping the vehicle, it stalled. The vehicle was restarted. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V400000 (electrical system) and 04V528000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that cylinder two was misfiring. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 214,000.
Driving car at about 30mph, took my foot off the accelerator pedal and the car continued to accelerate. Brought to Chevrolet service, , and they replaced accelerator cable. I researched the issue, and there was a campaign id 04V528000. To replace sensing and diagnostic module. Service manager said that was done 1-10-05 on this car. If this is not that issue, then this is a new safety issue with a different part failing that could result in a vehicle crash.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at 50 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and became stuck. The contact had to apply force and lift the pedal up with her hand, in order to release the pedal. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 04V528000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Computer problem 2003 Chevy Impala 6 cyl front wheel drive automatic 130000 miles this recently started, the traction on light and the ABS yellow lights on dash stay on. Rarely do they go off, only a few times. The square indicator light says "service traction control" light comes on when I start the vehicle, stays on for 1-2 minutes then goes off. But the traction control light and the ABS light remains on. How can I reset this or what to not have a trip to the expensive auto repair shop. I have no problem with the ABS brakes to operate correctly, no delays or brake hesitation when I press the brake pedal in use. Help me out with a good solution. I will greatly appreciate your response.
I was passing a vehicle at about 40 mph. When I released the gas pedal the car kept accelerating. I finished my pass at a high rate of speed the whole time standing on the brakes. Dropped the car into neutral. Pulled to the side of the road and shut it off. I tried to restart it and it reeved to high rpms. After about 15 minutes there was a loud clunk and I restarted the car. The rpms stayed at normal speed. I called a tow truck and had it sent to the dealer I bought it from. Waiting for a response.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently and the engine stalled. The problem occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph with the brake pedal engaged, the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle and crashed into a building. The contact suffered head and neck injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed during the incident. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
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- Kokomo, IN, USA