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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 4 / 4
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 59,730 miles
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The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the passenger side headlamp failed without warning. The failure occurred six times. The contact stated that the wire harness and bulbs were replaced by independent mechanics approximatley six times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.
- Matthews, NC, USA
I recieved a notice from gmconcerning the body control module (BCM) warning me that my brake lights could malfunction, but warning me not to take my car to the dealer because of this warning. Now I have talked to an insurance representative a member of my family who happens to be a lawyer also a member of the police dept and I have been told that since I got thois warning that makes me aware of a serious, dangerous and possibly a deadly defect in this automobile, therefore if I was in an accident and some body got killed, not only would it be my fault, but in fact I would and/or copuld be charged and found responsible and charged with that death. Not only that, but in fact my insurance company could leagally and therefore would possibly pay ffor any damages period. Now, since I have had this car, I have recieved a simaliar notice about the steering machanism on this car to which I was told the same thing, a recall on the seat belts, a notice about the headlights on this car and if I am not mistaken an earlier notice about to headlights. So everytime I drive this car, I am not sure that I will accidently have a wreck, kill someone or even be killed myself; I have contacted the NHTSA about this problems previously about some of those deadly defects, yet this car is still allowed to be on the road, so why, why, why, why hasn't this company been forced to recall this dangerous safty hazzard vehicle ?? when even though on the top of this letter, it's dated "March 2017" yet I didn't recieve this letter until May 2017/
- Yorktown, IN, USA
Driving and both low and high beams go out at night. Days later it came back on, then a day later went out again.replaced lights bulbs and a week later it goes out again! this is dangerous and clearly a safety issue! I almost crash the first time they went out on the freeway.
- Bakersfield, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at any speed at night, the headlights failed to work without warning. The contact stated that the headlights were changed three times within a few weeks; however, the full beams worked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the bulbs were replaced each time. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure recurred. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
- Detroit, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the headlights failed to illuminate and the service engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was an electrical failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
- Chicago, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that there was an electrical short with the wiring associated with the headlights. The low beams, high beams, running lights, and turn signals failed to function. The vehicle was inspected, diagnosed, and repaired by a mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
- Dolton, IL, USA
Head lights been repaired 3 times costing 220 each time... seems to be no known fix for this possible electrical error....
- Dolton, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While operating the vehicle, the low beam headlights suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the wiring harness melted. The failure occurred on both the driver and passenger sides. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
- Lincoln, NE, USA
Pulling out of a parking space, all of a sudden my steering wheel does a quick jerk, my traction light luminates and then service ESC comes up on the display and then power steering shows on the display and at that point iost power steering assist and at this point I could not turn the wheel at all, I had no control over the car at this point. I put the car in park, turned it off for several minutes and then turned it back on and power steering was back. This is unexceptable...what if I had been on the free way going 70 miles per hour and lost power steering. This very issue was a recall on the recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu(s) and obviously it is still an issue with the 2012 model. I have had no issues with steering prior to ths day it happened 10/30/16 and no warring power steering assist was going to fail. Fix it once and for all GM. Do your customers have to be seriously injured or worse in order for you to get this right!!!! now we have to find the power steering unit and get it fixed because my car is literally a death trap. Also, the interior lights (dome) and headlights start flickering after 10 mins to 60 mins into my drive like there is an electrical issue. Also, the rear defrost stopped working and I can't see out the rear window, I have to drive with the windows down to try and hurry the process along and that is not fun when it is freezing out side!
- Buford, GA, USA
This is the fourth time I am put in a new head light on this driver side. I have also change the wiring on both side. The wiring keep burning out. Have to change the wiring on the drivers side again burned out again. These bulb are $ $21 each title of $ $80 pluse wiring at $18 each =$ $36. All this in 3 months. This is crazy. I am on a fixed income. Please tell me this is on the recall list. I can not keep putting lights and wiring in this car. I have to finish paying for it as well. Recall no. Is 13036.
- Newpoer News, VA, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at various speeds, the low beam headlights failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the low beam headlights melted the halogen connectors. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.
- Germantown, MD, USA
Low beams are to low for night time driving can they be adjusted? can't see very far so have to use brights very dangerous for oncoming traffic also. Also the interior lights, instrument lights, get real dim either driving or stopped, so dim gauges are hard to read. After a while they come back on.
- Moriarty, NM, USA
Water inside headlights. Right headlight assembly replaced 6 months ago, now have water inside left headlight, dims the light, will have to replace, will be serviced 12-17-15. I have noticed quite a few of the same model with the same problem. I believe that this is a safety problem that should be addressed by GM.
- Bella Vista, AR, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the headlights failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the light socket needed to be replaced. The vehicle repaired however the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 88,000. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Batonrouge, LA, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact had the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the failure recurred. While driving approximately 45 mph, the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the BCM module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000. Updated 02/12/16 the consumer has since sold the vehicle. Updated 02/22/16.
- Sterling Heights, MI, USA
Since September of 2014, the low beam headlights on my Malibu have repeatedly gone out. The latest two incidents in March 2015 (passenger side) and June 2015 (drivers side) have resulted in the socket burning out. There is a forum where many drivers have noted this same issue. I was told it sounds like there is an electrical issue with the harness and that it is a very serious issue and could lead to a very bad situation. I've called and complained to Chevy but they claim that they have no prior complaints which I find hard to believe. This is a very expensive issue because of how they have constructed the vehicle. Please force them to fix this issue.
- Brandywine, MD, USA
Do not remember when I brought my car in for campaign 14V252000 maybe approx. A year ago. The problems the car was having before I had the recall done have started again. Up until now haven't had any problems. My dealer wants to charge me to fix it.
- Liberty, TX, USA
2012 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to body control module system/ brake apply sensor recall notice. The consumer stated he waited for the details to restore the safety of the vehicle. However, unable to wait any longer, he was forced to sell the vehicle.
- Rego Park, NY, USA
2012 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer wants to be reimbursement for repairs due to recall for vehicle.
- Lansing, IL, USA
- Portsmouth, OH, USA