10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
59,730 miles

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problem #88

May 152018

Malibu

  • miles
Headlights work intermittently, I've replaced both bulbs around 4 times in a year. The driver side goes out I change it then the passenger would go out then change it then boom there goes the driver side again after the last time changing it I noticed the bulbs aren't blowing out. Everyone that has this make and model car is having the same issue and I believe it is a factory defect with the wiring harnesses. Running to the Chevy dealer to have this issue diagnosed and then the insane bill afterwards to fix something that I'm pretty sure GM was and is already aware is not only ridiculous but a disrespectful slap in the face to their faithful consumers.

- Amarillo, TX, USA

problem #87

Jan 072019

Malibu

  • 0 miles
This will be my 5th attempt with changing the passenger side low-bean. I recently took again to my mechanic on January 7, 2019 to replace the bulb and exactly January 24 it went back out again. This issue need to be reported and to be recall. This issue will keep happening over and over and its obviously not the bulb is the problem. I got pulled over and was issued a repair order by the police on another bulb issue and then another a ticket even when I had showed police I had brought a blub to replaced it. This is beyond frustrating plus to removed the front bumper to replace the bulb creates an extra charges.

- Riverdale, MD, USA

problem #86

Jan 262019

Malibu

  • 0 miles
Takata recall unsafe electrical system with unpredictable headlight funtionality and unknown other results may lead to more extensive dafety issues, I.e fire concerns.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #85

Sep 192018

Malibu

  • 94,000 miles
Power steering, lights, electrical stability, engine, transmission

- Roosevelt, NY, USA

problem #84

Dec 212018

Malibu

  • 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the driver's side low beam headlights failed to illuminate intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

- North Little Rock, AR, USA

problem #83

Jan 092019

Malibu

  • 97,000 miles
Dim lights burning out every few months. Happens on start up leaving me no choice but to use my high beams to get vehicle home causing a safety hazard.

- Watertown, WI, USA

problem #82

Oct 202018

Malibu

  • 75,000 miles
Fuse 6 blows when left turn signal is activated. It first blew in Oct 2018, then not again until December (several times) and still happening again in Jan 2019. Signals will work fine for a day or two after replacing fuse, but then fuse blows again.

- Otsego, MN, USA

problem #81

Jan 032019

Malibu

  • 26,000 miles
My passenger side lowbeam. Headlight keeps going out now I got pulled over and need to take my car into the mecanic shop. For what I was told is atleast 200 dollars. Right after the hoidays. My 1997 Chevy Silverado hasn't needed a headlight replacement in 6 years but this car I changed the bulb 4 times last year? not to mention its so hard to even get to the bulb you have to take into the shop.

- Phoenixville, PA, USA

problem #80

Dec 172018

Malibu

  • 105,000 miles
Driver side low beam headlight keeps going out. Replaced 2X in less than 90 days, still not working. Light works just before the new bulb clicks into place in the connector, but then as soon as the connector clicks in place, the bulb goes out. Has happened multiple times, same thing. No other issues with lights, turn signals, hazards, etc...only the driver side low beam headlight. Happens regardless of whether or not vehicle is in motion.

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #79

Dec 102018

Malibu

  • 163,000 miles
Low beams repeatedly going out, both sockets replaced and bulbs, numerous times. Front bumper facia has to come off for replacement

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #78

Aug 012018

Malibu

  • miles
I have all the same issues as recall number 13036. Recall id 204828, 204826 and 2 more. Sometimes break light wont work when needed and comes on when not being pressed. Also a front blinker light stays illuminated unless I unhook the battery. Just undoing the light doesnt work. Also my roght blinker doesnt work. Some wires in my fuse box look melted. Ive report this before

- Fort Mill, SC, USA

problem #77

Dec 012018

Malibu

  • miles
Low beam head lights go out every month. Bulbs and pigtails have been replaced multiple times but they keep going out. I'm am unaware that they are out until I'm driving at night or pulled over by police and told that it's out. They seem to alternate, one goes out, I get it repaired and then the other goes out.

- Byron, GA, USA

problem #76

Sep 142018

Malibu

  • miles
My low beam headlight goes out unexpectedly I have changed it already and now its out again..im not the only Malibu owner with this problem. So I think someone with Chevrolet needs to find an answer for their car owners for a recall solution..please don't want to have to trade my Malibu in because of a headlight issue but everytime a new bulb gets put in it works for a limited time and then I am driving around with one headlight!

- Ellijay, GA, USA

problem #75

Dec 102018

Malibu

  • 136,000 miles
Head light keeps popping off and on and when running an obd test after clearing codes several times it 1st provided me with 2 codes then 9. two hours later 32 codes popped up. The buttons on the streinng wheel cut in and out at random. ## VIN passed ## Chevrolet Malibu 2012 ##

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #74

Dec 052018

Malibu

  • 43,000 miles
My low beam passenger and driver headlight goes out every 2 to three months. I have changed more headlight bulbs as much as oil changes. Below is a link listing many other consumers with the same problem. The repair can cost up to $200 at the shop. I've almost been given a ticket, but luckily I was leaving autozone with my light and reciept when I got stopped. This happens without warning. Many people with the same car has fixed the harness and still have the same issue. Please help us get this resolved to keep safety and visibility on the streets and to prevent unneccessary tickets for hard working people. Here is the forum link. Thanks. Https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-T32066_ds667897 this issue seems to happen randomly. One day I turn the car on and it's just off. There have also been police Chevy's driving around with one headlight light on.

- Deteoit, MI, USA

problem #73

Dec 042018

Malibu

  • miles
The passenger low beam keeps going out its not the bulb I've changed it atleast 4 unless this year yet it stills goes out and everybody else has the same problem on same side of the same car. There needs to be a recall for this.

- Oak Ridge, TN, USA

problem #72

Dec 032018

Malibu

  • 150,000 miles
Main headlights continually stop working. Wiring issue as headlight harness burns out. Headlights not burning out. Have replaced harnesses twice in a year with factory harness from Chevy dealership, and same problem both times. Out again. Have to drive with high beams only. See this link for others with same problem! so frustrating and dangerous. We need a recall!! https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-T32066_ds667897 this vehicle is not easy to replace headlights or harness as entire front bumper must be removed, and I have had to do it 3 times in a year since I bought, and have to do again. Please please please do something. Thank you. Glen

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #71

Nov 282018

Malibu

  • miles
Low beam on passenger side keeps turning off. Light bulb was replaced multiple times but the issue returns. The wiring and everything looks in good condition. Multiple vehicle owners complaing of the same situation.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #70

Oct 082018

Malibu

  • 190,000 miles
Low beam headlights have been replaced several times but now fail to operate.

- Newnan, GA, USA

problem #69

Nov 162018

Malibu

  • miles
The passenger low-beam head light goes out. If I go over a bump it sometimes comes back on. Went to get light changed and same problem started a week or 2 later. Now both low beam lights have gone out. All other lights work fine. This happens at any time, stationary or in motion.

- Aurora, CO, USA

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