This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Low beam headlights keep going off. Replacing the bulb does not resolve the problem. Both drivers and passengers side lights have gone out. This is an ongoing problem, over the course of the last 12 months.
2008 Chevy Malibu passenger side headlight repeatedly has burnt out socket, melting inside. Wiring harness and bulb have been changed out three times and issue reoccurs within days. Bulb has not been touched. Wiring seems in tact. No one seems to be able to resolve this issue, even though this seems to be an extremely common issue on forums. We'd like to be able to use this vehicle and safely. Thank you.
Replaced passenger headlight harness twice, as the low beam/ daytime running light connector burns until the bulb itself burns out, or the connector falls off the bulb. Mostly noticed at night, as the automatic headlights are usually needed then.
My low beam on my 08 Chevy Malibu continuously burns out at the connector. Have had to take it in several times to have it fixed which is costly and so inconvenient/time consuming. This started to happen to my vehicle in March 2018 it is now January 26 2019 and I am still dealing with this issue.
I been having issues with my passenger side headlight. Thought is was the bulb that didnt work. I then replaced the connection and I worked for a 4 months now it's the same issue again.
My airbag light is on airbag issues, I have had my headlights checked three times and they keep going completely out there is an issue with the headlights the steering is always shaky its been an ongoing issue with my car
The low beam headlights keep going out. Replaced the bulbs a few times but still keep going out every few weeks. It is hard to know how and when it goes out. It is unsafe to drive with this problem that can happen at night middle of road. It is also extremely difficult and costly to replace bulb each time.
My passenger side low beam headlight keep going out. My mechanic has checked everything bulb, wire harness wires everything possible. I have used aftermarket and GM brand parts and have the same issues. The light would sometimes come on when hitting a bump but now nothing. I can no longer depend on my vehicle for night driving. The light would also come on after a few seconds after starting.
When driving brake light continue to stay on. When pressed they go off and pressing to floor they come on but when released around 6 seconds later they come on again. Was taken to dealer ship to be fixed for a recall. Worked for less than a month and it continues again. Had brake pedal switch replaced and it still continues. Now I'm getting the lights coming on saying ESC off and also a traction light. In my opinion all Chevy Malibu's should be recalled and done right. Worst car I ever owned. Fix your mistakes please. These things I'm describing happens anywhere I'm driving constantly
My tail lights are not working, they randomly went out however brakes blinker ect all still work multiple forums say people have had the same issue just google it. They went out at night in a canyon, I could have been severely hurt had an officer not noticed.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the exterior headlamps failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the failure recurred on four occasions within approximately two years. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the headlamps where defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired each time by an independent mechanic, but the failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
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