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Theft Light Comes On, Won't Start
2003 Chevrolet Malibu (Page 2 of 3)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Chevrolet dealer.
7.9
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $340
- Average Mileage:
- 72,850 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 49 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- wait 10 minutes and car starts (16 reports)
- not sure (12 reports)
- recall the stinking thing (4 reports)
- replaced ignition switch (4 reports)
- turn key on until lght goes off then turn key off for 30 seconds (4 reports)
- added an after-market remote starter, which bypasses the anti-theft system (2 reports)
electrical problem
Helpful websites
- Passlock/VATS Bypass - This site sells a part that will bypass your defective passlock system. You are not alone because many many people have been kept out of thier OWN cars because of this defective system. This part will bypass the whole system so you never have trouble again. It is much cheaper than taking it to a dealer. Worth a look for sure.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I purchased my 2003 Malibu in November 2003 in September 2004 it was being repaired it less then 20,000 miles and was not a warranty issue because it was an electronics issue. i could barley make the payments at the time and had to pay out of my pocket and spend the night in the car till i could call someone to come get me.
- Cindy P., Abilene, TX, US