10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
62,543 miles

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problem #57

May 062019

Malibu

  • miles
My low-beams keep shorting out. Sometimes 1 is out. Sometimes both are out. Sometimes both are on. There is nothing common as to when which will be the case. A week ago, both lights were out when I went to drive at night! days later, 1 was working. This morning, both worked. I shut my car off and when I came back out to leave a location, only 1 came on again. My other lights are unaffected.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

problem #56

Apr 252019

Malibu

  • 180,000 miles
Takata recall. I have recalls that Chevrolet not picking up. All the recalls are happening to my car. When it rain the traction system light comes on, my lights bulbs constantly go out, my cigarette light starked fire. When turning a curve my car halts or stall and jerk. There are so many things going on with the car that I can explain. When it rain my car pulls or goes off road I have to drive really slow because I am afraid that I will loose control of the vehicle do the braking system etc.

- Magnolia, MS, USA

problem #55

Apr 122017

Malibu

  • 130,000 miles
I have replaced the driver's side headlight more than 5 times, the pigtail has been replaced and the wiring has been rewired. Headlight is out again but the bulb is not burned out, it's almost as if it's a shirt in the entire harness.

- Park City, KS, USA

problem #54

Apr 222019

Malibu

  • 112,600 miles
Passenger head light and turn signal continues to go out. I've had it fixed numerous times and even been pulled over. Every time I get it fixed, it goes out about 4-5 days later. There are a lot of complaints about this online

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #53

Mar 012018

Malibu

  • miles
Takata recall my passenger side low beam light keeps going out I have had it changed over 10 times and each time the light bulb is not blown but won't come

- Dayton, OH, USA

problem #52

Apr 042019

Malibu

  • 112,000 miles
My low beams keep going out on both sides. All other lights seem fine with no apparent issues. I have changed out the bulbs, then found out they were still good all along. I have also replaced the connector. I have noticed that the connector was burned mostly on the drivers side. I changed out both due to the fact you have to remove/partial remove the bumper in order to work on the headlights. The headlights will work for a while then stop again usually only one side at a time. I was told by a friend who also had the same issue on a 2012 that it may be the auto light staying on and the circuit may be overheating. Not sure if this is accurate but it sounds logical. This has been happening for 4 years now with this month being the most recent after about 6 months since replacing wires and I have not seen any know recall on this issue. Any help in this matter will be greatly appreciated.

- Springfield, MO, USA

problem #51

Mar 292019

Malibu

  • miles
3rd time passanger headlight has gone out in the last year. Along with the previous issues I reported

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #50

Jun 122018

Malibu

  • miles
Takata recall. Brake apply sensor fluctuates on and off also turning signal is not working on the left or right even though the bugs been changed and inside the vehicle it shows a turning signal, no rear brake lights when driving or at a complete stop. Even though fuses and new bulbs replaced, electrical shortage with radio and cigarette lighter, also replace bulbs and headlights and they continue to shorten out and blow

- Sebring, FL, USA

problem #49

Jan 302019

Malibu

  • miles
Driver side headlight low beam keeps going out I have replaced the bulb 5 times and keeps going on and off. Some days it works some days it doesn't. I have been pulled over for this a few times and I have to show officer the receipts I have to prove I have tried to fix my light. Please do a recall on this as I have seen alot of complaints about this same issue.this needs to be fixed there is obviously an issue with the headlight and it is very dangerous to not be able to see correctly while im driving and is distracting to other vehicles as well.

- Nichols, SC, USA

problem #48

Feb 122018

Malibu

  • 75,500 miles
My passanger side low beam headlight is continually going out. It has been replaced over 5 times this year. Only having issues with passanger side.

- Lasalle, IL, USA

problem #47

Feb 032019

Malibu

  • 110,000 miles
My low beam headlights both go on when using remote to unlock door, but as soon as I put the key in ignition and turn it to start the car, the passenger headlight goes out. I have taken car to dealer twice in the past 6 months and they replaced the bulb, which is obviously not the problem. Yesterday it went out yet again.many people have posted the same issue with this car. Initiate a recall. It's obviously a manufacturing issue.

- Saginaw, MI, USA

problem #46

Jan 192019

Malibu

  • miles
The passenger side low beam has been replaced 4 times and the connector once. The drivers side low beam has been replaced once. All this within about 9 months. Now, the passenger side goes on and off and the drivers side is off. This has become a nuisance. The front of the car has to be removed or pulled out to get to the lights. It's time consuming and costly. Now I have to spend more money to fix these issues again. It's a terrible safety issue. What if I am driving at night or in inclinate weather and the lights go out? please advise that Chevy announce a recall. This is a widespread issue.

- Concord, NC, USA

problem #45

Mar 012018

Malibu

  • 106,000 miles
Well first I seen that my driver side low beam light was out then later it went on then again it went out again so I repaired it then about a month later it went out again then I fix it again and the same thing happen again its a on going thing as I see online a lot of other people are having the same problem as me.I hope they can get to the bottom of this to fix, it not right for me to keep buying headlights, as clearly as we can see everybody has the same thing going on with there headlight. Thank you.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #44

Aug 082018

Malibu

  • miles
My passenger low beam keeps going out. I have gotten it changed 4 times and the last 2 months. No one knows the problem and the bulbs are no T burning out it just stops working. I have spoken to a number of people that have the same year body and make that has been dealing with the same exact issue as me.

- Miamisburg, OH, USA

problem #43

Dec 201918

Malibu

  • 120,000 miles
Front passenger headilight keeps going out at any time. It's not the bulb, but the connector.

- New Castle, PA, USA

problem #42

Dec 162018

Malibu

  • 96,123 miles
Passenger headlight (low beam) keeps going out. It is extremely difficult to get to and expensive to get someone else to fix it. It comes back on sometimes when I hit a bump in the road then goes out again a day or so later. The last one I replaced was I won't purchase another vehicle without finding out first if the minor maintenance can be done on my own.

- Inman, SC, USA

problem #41

Dec 192018

Malibu

  • 1 miles
2011 Chevrolet Malibu, a continuing problem with the low beam head lights going out after replacing them several times. Just replaced them again about two weeks ago ( both head lights ) and they are out again. This is a problem because of the design. You have to take the bumper and both fenders off just to get to the head lights. Checked on-line and it appears that numerous of people are having the same issues. This obviously is a problem, especially if you are driving at night long distance and you have another issue after replacing them already.

- Newnan, GA, USA

problem #40

Dec 012016

Malibu

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. While attempting to use the low beam headlights, the contact noticed that the lights were not illuminated. The contact stated that the bulbs needed to be replaced more than usual. The contact also mentioned that the turn signal indicators were blinking erratically. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where the contact was informed that the bulbs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. Also, while inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the wiring harness was melted and emitted a burning odor. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Mansfield, MA, USA

problem #39

Nov 272018

Malibu

  • 5 miles
My break lights light up when I am not pushing on the break pedal and traction control turns off when I am in motion. Only happens sometimes.

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

problem #38

Nov 092018

Malibu

  • 85,900 miles
The passenger side low beam is malfunctioning. The bulb has been replaced several times and keeps going out. Upon researching this problem it appears to be a widespread problem with this vehicle. This is an extremely dangerous situation for the countless owner/operators and passengers involved.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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