2003 Chevrolet Malibu
2003 Chevrolet Malibu Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$18,075 - $20,575
Original MSRP:
$16,539 - $18,826
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver:  Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating essentially measures vehicle characteristics of center of gravity and track width to determine how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
2003 Chevrolet Malibu Review
"Antilock brakes are optional instead of standard for 2003 on the base version of Malibu. The smaller of Chevrolet's two midsize sedans slots below Impala in size, price, and market position. Malibu has front bucket seats for 5-passenger capacity; Impala can seat six. Malibu offers base and LS models, both with a V6 and automatic transmission. ABS remains standard on LS, but is now a $400 base-model option. Front side airbags are unavailable. "
Warranty Information
| Basic: | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 14V400000 |
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| Mfg's Report Date | JUL 03, 2014 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Number of Units Affected | 5,877,718 |
| Summary | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 6,729,742 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2005 Chevrolet Malibu, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. |
| Consequence | If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | GM will notify owners, and dealers will provide two replacement key rings and key cover on all ignition keys, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. GM's number for this recall is 14350. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
2003 Chevrolet Malibu Models & Prices
2003 Chevrolet Malibu BASE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn | $18,075 | $16,539 | $270 / Month* | |
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2003 Chevrolet Malibu LS
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn LS | $20,575 | $18,826 | $307 / Month* | |
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2003 Chevrolet Malibu Features and Standard Equipment
EMISSIONS CERTIFICATION Features
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| LEV certified (3.1L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • |
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| City 20/hwy 29 (3.1L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime running lamps | • | • |
| Door handles, body-color | • | • |
| Fascias, front & rear, body-color | • | • |
| Fog lamps, front, integral in front fascia | • | |
| Glass, Solar-Ray light tinted | • | • |
| Grille, Gray-inc: bright bar | • | • |
| Headlamps, halogen, composite-inc: automatic exterior lamp control | • | • |
| License plate bracket, front | • | • |
| Mirrors, outside rearview, manual, Black | • | |
| Mirrors, outside rearview, power, body-color | • | |
| Moldings, rocker, Black | • | |
| Moldings, rocker, body-color | • | |
| Wipers, intermittent, front | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning, front manual | • | • |
| Console, floor-inc: floor shifter, integral armrest, lighted shift indicator & dual storage compartments | • | • |
| Cruise control, electronic w/set & resume speed | • | |
| Defogger, rear-window, electric-inc: front & side window outlets, driver & front passenger | • | • |
| Door locks, power programmable-inc: lockout protection & delayed locking | • | • |
| Floormats, carpeted, front & rear | • | • |
| Heat ducts, rear seat | • | • |
| Instrumentation, analog-inc: speedometer, temperature, fuel, tachometer & trip odometer | • | • |
| Keyless entry, remote | • | |
| Lighting, interior, dome, glovebox, trunk & under dash | • | • |
| Mirror, inside rearview, manual day/night-inc: dual reading lights | • | |
| Power outlet, auxiliary, 12-volt | • | • |
| Seat adjuster, power, driver 6-way | • | |
| Seat, rear split-folding | • | |
| Seats, front Cloth bucket-inc: reclining seatback & adjustable head restraints | • | • |
| Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: seek-&-scan, digital clock & 4-speakers | • | • |
| Steering column, Tilt-Wheel, adjustable | • | • |
| Storage bin-inc: lighter, cupholder & ashtray | • | • |
| Theft-deterrent system, PASSLock | • | • |
| Trunk release, power | • | • |
| Visors, illuminated vanity mirrors, front passenger, non-illuminated driver mirror | • | |
| Visors, vanity mirrors, driver & front passenger, covered | • | |
| Windows, power-inc: driver express-down | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| 15" steel wheels | • | |
| 4-wheel independent suspension system | • | • |
| Axle, 3.05 ratio | • | • |
| Battery, Delco maintenance free-inc: rundown protection | • | • |
| Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, front disc/rear drum | • | |
| Brakes, front disc/rear drum | • | • |
| Engine, 3.1L 3100 V6 SFI (170 HP [126.8 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 190 lb.-ft. [256.5 N-m] @ 4000 rpm) | • | • |
| Front wheel drive | • | • |
| Fuel capacity, approximate, 14 gallon (53 liters) | • | • |
| Steering, power, rack-&-pinion | • | • |
| Tires, P215/60R15, touring, blackwall | • | • |
| Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled w/overdrive | • | • |
| Wheel covers, 15" (38.1 cm) bolt-on, full | • | |
| Wheels, 15" (38.1 cm) aluminum, styled, machine face | • |
SAFETY Features
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags, frontal, driver & right front passenger | • | • |
| Seat belts w/front adjustable guide loops | • | • |
| Tether anchors, rear, top & lower, for child safety seat, LATCH anchorage system | • | • |
2003 Chevrolet Malibu Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| BRAKES, 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK, FRONT DISC/REAR DRUM | • | |
| CRUISE CONTROL, ELECTRONIC W/SET & RESUME SPEED | • | |
| DEALER AUTHORIZES ORDER RELEASE | • | • |
| ENGINE BLOCK HEATER | • | • |
| GOLD PACKAGE -inc: gold emblems, center grille bar & wheel center cap emblems *Affects Color Availability* | • | |
| ILLINOIS COST SURCHARGE | • | • |
| NEW JERSEY COST SURCHARGE *Required on all vehicles to be registered in New Jersey* | • | • |
| SPOILER, REAR | • | |
| SUNROOF, POWER, TILT-SLIDING, ELECTRIC -inc: mirror map light | • |
EMISSIONS Options
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, CALIFORNIA, NEW YORK, MASSACHUSETTS OR MAINE (for vehicles ordered by dealers in states of California,New York, Vermont, Massachusetts or Maine w/Federal emissions) (REQ: FE9 Emissions) | • | • |
| EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, FEDERAL (for vehicles ordered by dealers in Federal emission states w/California,New York,Vermont, Massachusetts or Maine emissions; may also be used by dealers in states of California, New York, Vermont, Massachusetts or Maine to order different state-specific emissions) (REQ: NG1, NE1 or YF5 Emissions) | • | • |
| EMISSIONS, CALIFORNIA STATE REQUIREMENTS | • | • |
| EMISSIONS, FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS | • | • |
| EMISSIONS, MASSACHUSETTS OR MAINE STATE REQUIREMENTS | • | • |
| EMISSIONS, NEW YORK OR VERMONT STATE REQUIREMENTS | • | • |
ENGINE Options
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE, 3.1L 3100 V6 SFI (170 HP [126.8 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 190 lb.-ft. [256.5 N-m] @ 4000 rpm) (STD) | • | • |
PAINT Options
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| SOLID PAINT (STD) | • | • |
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP Options
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP -inc: base vehicle | • | • |
| PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP 1 -inc: cruise control w/resume speed, pwr windows, dual black pwr mirrors, remote keyless entry *NET* | • | |
| PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP 1 -inc: leather bucket seats, rear spoiler, pwr sliding sunroof *NET* | • |
RADIO Options
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| SOUND SYSTEM, ETR AM/FM STEREO W/CD PLAYER & CASSETTE -inc: Radio Data System, seek-&-scan, digital clock,auto-tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock & 4-speakers | • | • |
| SOUND SYSTEM, ETR AM/FM STEREO W/CD PLAYER -inc: seek-&-scan, digital clock & 4-speakers (STD) | • | • |
SEAT TRIM Options
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| HERITAGE/HIGHLANDER CLOTH SEAT TRIM (STD) | • | |
| LEATHER SEAT TRIM | • | |
| SPIRIT CLOTH SEAT TRIM (REQ:AM9 Split-folding Rear Seat) (N/A w/1SA Preferred Equipment Group) | • | |
| SPIRIT CLOTH SEAT TRIM (STD) | • |
SEAT TYPE Options
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| SEAT, REAR SPLIT-FOLDING (REQ: __G Cloth Seat Trim) (N/A w/1SA Preferred Equipment Group) | • | |
| SEATS, FRONT CLOTH BUCKET -inc: reclining seatback & adjustable head restraints (STD) | • | • |
TIRES Options
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| TIRES, P215/60R15, TOURING, BLACKWALL (STD) | • | • |
TRANSMISSION Options
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| TRANSMISSION, 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC, ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED W/OVERDRIVE (STD) | • | • |
WHEELS Options
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| 15" STEEL WHEELS -inc: Wheel covers, 15" (38.1 cm) bolt-on, full (STD) | • | |
| WHEELS, 15" (38.1 cm) ALUMINUM, STYLED, MACHINE FACE (N/A w/1SA Preferred Equipment Group) | • |
2003 Chevrolet Malibu Technical Specifications
Brakes
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.8 x 1.0 | 10.8 x 1.0 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume (ft) | 17.3 | 17.3 |
Engine
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.1L/191 | 3.1L/191 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 170 @ 5200 | 170 @ 5200 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 190 @ 4000 | 190 @ 4000 |
Exterior Dimensions
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 56.4 | 56.4 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 190.4 | 190.4 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 107.0 | 107.0 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 69.4 | 69.4 |
Fuel Tank
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 14.1 | 14.1 |
Steering
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 36.3 | 36.3 |
Suspension
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs |
Tires
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P215/60R15 | P215/60R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/60R15 | P215/60R15 |
Transmission
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Type | 4 | 4 |
Vehicle
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.4 | 39.4 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.9 | 41.9 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 55.5 | 55.5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 98.6 | 98.6 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.6 | 37.6 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 38.0 | 38.0 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 55.3 | 55.3 |
Weight Information
| BASE | LS | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3106 | 3101 |
2003 Chevrolet Malibu Safety Features
Safety Features
| Air bags, frontal, driver & right front passenger |
| Seat belts w/front adjustable guide loops |
| Tether anchors, rear, top & lower, for child safety seat, LATCH anchorage system |
| Daytime running lamps |
| Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, front disc/rear drum |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
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| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating essentially measures vehicle characteristics of center of gravity and track width to determine how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
