This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $4,149 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$74

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $415 down

Amount financed

$3,734

Total interest

$706

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1G1ND52J53M501212

Engine

3.1L · V6

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2003

Made by

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Window sticker

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$2,210 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2003 Chevrolet Malibu likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $11,050

Insurance $5,525

Maintenance & repairs $7,000

Total, 5 years $23,575

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2003 Chevrolet Malibu has 3 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.

3 recall campaigns on this model year

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system.

NHTSA campaign 14V400000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.

NHTSA campaign 04V528000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES…

NHTSA campaign 07E021000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 2, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu over the last 4 months — the market firmed $264 in that span.

Feb Mar May Jul

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
February 2026	$3,936
March 2026	$4,050
May 2026	$3,900
July 2026	$4,200

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car

Model	Median price	For sale nearby	vs this car
2003 Chevrolet Malibu (this car)	$4,149	5	—
2005 Honda Accord	$5,600	2	+$1,451

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