10.0

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

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problem #48

Aug 302018

Malibu

  • miles
I keep having to change my headlights on both sides way too frequently and it's way too expensive to keep replacing them it has got to be something wrong here!!!!

- Sanford, FL, USA

problem #47

Aug 142018

Malibu

  • 142,000 miles
The front passenger side low beam light keeps going out. I changed the light about 3 months ago and it's out again. No bumps, accidents, nothing. Its just goes out.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #46

Jul 152018

Malibu

  • 127,000 miles
Both low beam headlights (front left and front right) stopped working at the same time. This occurred when I was driving with a passenger away from home at night in the dark.

- Harrisburg, PA, USA

problem #45

Jul 092018

Malibu

  • 30,000 miles
Passenger low beam constantly going out, for a while both low beams would go out then come back on.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #44

Jun 242018

Malibu

  • 125,000 miles
Low beam on passenger side goes out frequently and randomly. I thought it was just my luck. However according to https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-T32066_ds667897 there are a lot of people with the same issue. Ive been lucky enough to keep getting stop by nice cops, but this is getting bad. I have a 1year old that I cant take out in the car because it isnt safe. For who knows what reason. Please help.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #43

Jun 102018

Malibu

  • 120,000 miles
The passenger side low-beam headlamp has failed 4 times in the last 18 months. This has not been a result of any improper use or overuse of the headlamp and proper replacement has been done.

- Spokane, WA, USA

problem #42

Jun 122018

Malibu

  • 130,000 miles
Low beam lights stop working quite often. Passenger side, followed by driver's side. Replaced bulbs several times over this past year or so, only to find this last time that the bulbs weren't blown, just not working. Changed pigtail on passenger side, put same bulb back in, light worked for a few weeks, but then stopped working last week. Last night the driver's side stopped working again as well. That seems to be the pattern. Passenger side stops, then not long after, driver side stops. Searched online for help. Instead, I found many complaints of the same issue with suggestions to report it here in case it is a wider involved issue. Thank you.

- Nescopeck, PA, USA

problem #41

May 302018

Malibu

  • 45,000 miles
Driver's side headlight replaced multiple times due to lights burning out. (low/ regular lights & high beams) upon inspection, melted bulb sockets noted. When lights, bulb sockets replaced/ repaired, lights work only for a short time & the issue repeats itself. This is a huge annoyance as it requires immediate attention, financial burden, & most importantly, compromises driver & passenger safety. This has happened several times in the past and once again we are faced with this issue, today. 5/30/18.

- Plattsburgh, NY, USA

problem #40

May 232018

Malibu

  • 70,000 miles
The passenger side low beam light bulb socket keeps burning out. Replaced the bulb 3 times in one year. The socket is the problem, keeps shorting out. When I replace the bulb the socket where the bulb plugs in to is burnt and melted.

- Victorville, CA, USA

problem #39

May 212018

Malibu

  • miles
I have replaced my headlights multiple times this year already and noticed and few times a headlight would go out then come on occasionally then it just goes out permanently until a repair is made

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #38

Apr 012015

Malibu

  • 25,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While operating the vehicle, the driver side headlight shut off. The failure occurred several times and the headlight bulb was replaced on several different occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 25,000.

- Brunswick, GA, USA

problem #37

Mar 012018

Malibu

  • 99,000 miles
Takata recall. Passenger headlight has been change 6 times and continues to go out. I was told my wires were fine. I can't seem to find the problem.

- Lafayette, LA, USA

problem #36

Apr 022018

Malibu

  • miles
Misfire cyl #1 and eng lt. With misfire code, attempted chev dealer warranty repair with removal of cyl head and replacemnt valves [the cheap fix instead of replacing cyl head, in retrospect I believe chev should have replaced the cyl head for a permanent repair, now the car is out of 100K powertrain warranty] but recurrence 22K miles later. I suspect a design flaw. Iternet shows many owners with same complaint. Traction control light continues to come off and on.

- Metairie, LA, USA

problem #35

Nov 012017

Malibu

  • 80,000 miles
The low beam and running lights on driver's side keep going out the wiring harness and bulb has been changed 5 times now and still goes out ever other week. And to top it off this car has the most rediculous way to get at the headlights. So time consuming

- Topsham, ME, USA

problem #34

Feb 252018

Malibu

  • miles
The passenger side low beam light burns out or stops working frequently. It has been changed more than three times. Recently, it was changed on February 17, 2018 and stopped working on February 25, 2018.

- Canton, MS, USA

problem #33

Feb 012018

Malibu

  • 130,000 miles
Headlight lamp constantly goes out despite changing out the bulb and/or the fuse multiple times. It is becoming a hazard when driving on the roads.

- Oak Park, MI, USA

problem #32

Feb 112018

Malibu

  • miles
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

problem #31

Feb 152017

Malibu

  • 70,000 miles
Headlamps constantly burning out fuzes blown dangerous when lights go out at night. Safety hazard.

- Camby, IN, USA

problem #30

Nov 022017

Malibu

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

- Stafford, VA, USA

problem #29

Aug 282017

Malibu

  • 17,000 miles
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

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