Both headlamps have gone out within a nine month period. The driver side has been changed twice, the passenger side once. It seems every three months a headlight burns out on my car. As for the wipers, when they are turned on, they swipe halfway and stop until I turn them off and back on or to a higher swiping speed. This has happened as the vehicle was in park and drive. Also, the key fob battery has been replaced twice and works seldomly. The locks have recently starting locking on their own after the vehicle is shut off and the driver door is shut.

- Clover, SC, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was not operable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic were it was diagnosed that the wiring harness and fuel pump were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle was still not operable. The vehicle was re-inspected by the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuse box and relays were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Gusweiler GM center (1132 state rte 41, Washington court house, oh) where it was confirmed that the fuse box was faulty. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

- Greenfield, OH, USA

Takata recall I purchased a 2012 Chevy Malibu 2 years ago for my graduating senior and this car has practically been a nightmare since the day we purchased it. The current mileage is 43,000 and there has been so many problems with this car. The car previously shut down while riding on the highway, our mechanic stated the car has electrical issues. Okay, so he tampered with a few wires, and the car started right up. Two days ago, the car wouldn't start, it's currently displaying "check airbag" emergency lights are flashing, wipers began going back and forward. My husband began to shake a few wires (per our mechanic), and long behold the car has started!!! talk about buyer's remorse!!!! this car is now parked in our garage until we figure out what to do with it!!! I'm now concerned for my son's safety and will not allow him too drive the 2012 Chevy Malibu.

- Fresno, TX, USA

This is my second incident report for the same vehicle. While driving on the highway the vehicle suddenly lost all mobility. No warning at all just stopped running. Fortunatly I was not at a very high rate of speed but was getting ready to make a turn off the highway. No indication that anything was wrong at all. My concern is why does someone need to get hurt or killed before this prolem is addressed? having taken this to be serviced I encountered others who have had the same experience with their vehicles, all Chevrolet of one model or similar to it. Basically the same motor. This happened to me before and I have not been given a reason for the problem.

- Dayton, OH, USA

Vehicle was in motion at about 60 mph on a highway and the rpms dropped drastically, the anti skid indicator light came on, the vehicle lost power temporarilly. I pulled over and slowed down and the car returned to normal. Same evening vehicle was in motion about 55 mph on a highway when there was a loss of power, steering got sluggish, all indicatorlights on dash blinked on and off engine light came on and stayed on, anti skid indicator light came on, was knocking in motor and car would not accelerate over 20 mph. Completed a diagnosis of the vehicle and a code P0068 was noted by diagnostics. P0068 the engine and transmission system is not performing as expected. An issue has been detected in the throttle control system that connects the accelerator pedal with the throttle and integrates features such as cruise control, traction control, stability control, and pre-crash systems. If the check engine light is flashing, a misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Please reduce vehicle speed, avoid hard accelerations, avoid steep uphill grades, and reduce any cargo loads such as a trailer. If the vehicle is continually driven with the check engine light on, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to future repairs

- Dayton, OH, USA

Headlamps constantly burning out fuzes blown dangerous when lights go out at night. Safety hazard.

- Camby, IN, USA

Randomly doesn't what to start been to shop several times mechanic goes to fuse box and mess with wiring and starts up I go through this problem several times for months now. Tired not having a car to get to work mechanic can't figure out why it dong this need recall on it several complaints I read about already same as me. Also one time act like was going to stop downtown in traffic pull off side road call ed mechanic.

- Fairfax, OK, USA

Car will start and then start shaking and making noises then dies off. Break and accelaretor locks after that

- Marion, OH, USA

Takata recall for a Chevrolet Chevy Malibu 2012, you cant tell how fast your going the head light electrical fuse needs replacement, driver pedals need to be replaced also.

- Laurinburg, NC, USA

My headlights keep going out, my car will not align and the electrical plug will not work

- Stafford, VA, USA

While driving my 2012 Chevy Malibu on a highway, the car suddenly turned off in motion. I then looked to the rear of the car while trying to maneuver the car to the side of the road and noticed the entire rear of the car engulfed in flames. When the car came to a stop I was able to jump out and run for some aid. I was able to put the fire out with a fire extinguisher before the the police and fire departments arrived. Upon investigation, it was concluded that the fire was cause by a faulty fuse box located in the drivers side of the trunk. The car is totaled.

- Mundelein, IL, USA

2012 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to multiple safety defects with vehicle. The consumer stated the vehicle has several safety defects including the electric stability control, brakes, sensor lights, steering, suspension, wheels, engine lights, power train. Updated 10/23/2017

- Maricopa, AZ, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. When the engine was started, the steering wheel failed to turn left or right. The power steering, ESC, and traction warning indicators illuminated. The contact turned the vehicle off, restarted the engine, and the vehicle returned to normal. The dealer (southern Chevrolet Cadillac, 5845 coliseum blvd, alexandria, la 71303) was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Deville, LA, USA

One day I turned on my car and my tire sensor was malfunctioning, my airbag light was on and "airbag service needed" notification was showing, and there was nothing that happened other than me driving to work 3 miles away that would have caused the smell functions. In addition these, earlier in the year the were a few months where I was bringing my car in and out of the shop trying to figure out why it was not starting at times. I've got the fuse box fixed and it seems to have fixed the problem but I believe it has something more to do with the computer processing unit

- Wyoming, MN, USA

The headlights have continuously shorted out. I have changed the headlights 3 times in a 3 week span and they keep going out. I have replaced fuses as well. The traction on the car is constantly slowing down. The ESC light comes on. The car slows down on all streets and it has done so on the highway.

- Forest Park, GA, USA

After owning the car only 3 weeks, the circuit board blew a wire connector causing my fuel pump to go out after the dealership just had these exact parts replaced himself at time of purchase. The car has lost power, has issues with blinker sticking or relay. The car drains rapidly when a.C. is turned on. Radio sometimes shuts off sound. The vehicle has cost me over 3000 within my 3 months of ownership has only 140000 miles on engine. Electrical issues everywhere am fearful it may catch fire while driving down the road with my 3 children! youtube has many complaints on same make model vehicle with same occurring issue's! luckily when circuit board blew a compactor the vehicle was stationary in the parking lot at dollar general. We were forced to have it towed to destination.

- Summerville, GA, USA

Car would not start just cranked. Had car looked at said it was my fuel pump. So I had it changed. Well the next day same thing. So I seen that the fuel pump relay was in truck replaced that as well. Well then two days later car did the same thing. Went to fuse box in trunk and opened the fuse box touched the fuel pump relay and my car started right up. I continue to do this on a daily and its also stalled at a red light and I also messed with the fuse box again and it started right up. I been seeing where people have been having trouble with the fuse box in the trunk and the wiring in the trunk. I feel I should not have to pay for this to be fixed I have only had this car for a year and a half and bought it used.

- Fairfield, OH, USA

I have only had my car for 2 years.. no issues. Well maintained..recently my A/C stopped working. I was using it, turned it off, turned my car off for approximately 5 minutes started my car and the A/C would not work. Did not blow any air..it's not even lighting up when selecting different settings. It's as if the A/C control panel does not work. I have read many others complaints similar to mine, and I do not understand why the 2012 Chevy Malibu was not included in the 2013-2014 recall for A/C issues since this is such a reoccurring problem.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

Car starts and after 2 seconds turns back off. Car will start again and drive fine for hours and then it will happen again. Problem is intermittent but no one can figure out the problem and diagnostic won't read the problem. No check engine light.

- Blacklick, OH, USA

I was driving to work one morning going about 30mph and car just lost all power, could not steer the car, pulled off road, waited about 20 minutes and car started back with no problems, then a few days ago went out to start car and would not start, the instrument panel would light up but would not start, had to have in jumped off, took it to auto place to have battery checked, battery was fine, drove it home, drove it the next morning to work with no problems, then that afternoon, would not start again, had to have it jumped off again, took it to auto place again, and battery ok, allternator ok, I have read several reviews on this car and all seem to have the same problems, have not took it to mechanic yet, but afraid to drive

- Lexington, KY, USA