2003 Chevrolet Malibu safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
35
complaints reporting a crash
4
complaints reporting fire
2
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 17 report injuries (23 people injured, 1 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2003 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles were involved in 40 fatal crashes with 31 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskThis defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system · Jul 3, 2014
- Crash riskCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL… · Nov 1, 2004