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Passenger side headlight keeps burning out over the last couple months. As of this morning, both break lights and rear turn signals are randomly working. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. I've read a lot of posts about people dealing with issues with the power going specifically to headlights, as in it is too much voltage and that is causing the light to go out.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the driver's side headlamp became inoperable. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the headlamp needed to be replaced. The contact changed the bulb twice, but the failure continued. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 55,000.
I have had to replace the low beam headlights numbers times in the last 3 years. The last time a couple weeks ago I found both electrical connectors were burned. I believe this is the cause of the problem and had to replace the connectors. I believe this should not be happening and that it can be a safety issue when driving at night. I did some research on the internet and found this seems to be a common problem. Chevrolet should issue a recall for these faulty connectors.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the headlights had to be replaced every two to three months. While driving in the dark, the headlights turned off independently. The failure recurred numerous times. Each time, the vehicle was taken to the same independent mechanic where the headlight bolts were replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.
- 1319 Hamilton St, PA, USA
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I have changed my headlights light 5 times within the 2 years I have had the car. Both headlights was recently out got them replaced a week ago and sure enough they are out again. Something has to be done. This is too expensive and if this is an known issue I don't understand why there isn't a recall
The passenger low beam headlight has had consistent issue going out. The light has appeared to 'burn out' three times in the last two years. Just repaired the headlight 5 months ago and noticed that the bulb actually was not burned out it appeared to not be fully connected in the base. The issue keeps happening and is dangerous because it could happen at any time while driving. Headlight repairs require completely removing front bumper. This is a major issue.
This is now the tenth time one of the headlights have gone out. Tonight driving they both burned out. This is an on going issue and it cost close to $200 to fix each time. This is a known issue that should be recalled
Passenger side low beam headlight went out. It was replaced and within 2 weeks it went out again. Replaced it for the second time, but light would not come on at all. When installed the bulb was not touched and grease/lubricate was put inside the plug in.
I had the car for about 6 months last November or so and decided to have my headlight bulbs, blinkers, etc all changed since the bumper has to come off. I already had the passenger bulb out. Two months after this repair was done the same headlight went out again. This was replaced and lasted for a few more months and just went out again 07-21-19 for the 3rd time in 8 months. I have looked online and this appears to be a recurring problem for many Malibu owners over many model years.
Nothing happened specifically. My low beams (mainly passenger side) keeps going out. It doesn't burn out, it just simply quits working. Every now and then I'll hit a bump and it will come back on, but that's rare. It can be sitting or in drive when this happens.
The headlights on my 2011 Chevy Malibu have gone out about six times. I have replaced bulbs and wiring harnesses which involves the removal of the complete front fascia of the vehicle. My daughter drives this vehicle at college and has been pulled over numerous times. This is unacceptable and a safety hazard at night.
The passenger low beam light keeps going out. I hit a bump and it comes back on sometimes. Replaced bulb and harness multiple times. This is very frustrating as you have to take apart almost the whole front end just to replace a bulb.
My headlights go out every couple of months, I change them and before I know it they are out again, the passenger side is the worst, like it has a short or something not sure, but I have had the car for 5 yrs and can't count how many headlight bulbs I have put in the car. I have friends with the same car that have the same problem. It's not a easy job, the whole front end has to come off just to change the headlight bulb, ridiculous! also I cannot afford to take it into a shop every couple of months to get the headlight changed. This needs to be checked into!!
Headlights keep going out. With it costing more than $250 to replace the lights because you have to remove the front bumper, this is annoying. I just paid $330 to have all of my front lights replaced. Six weeks later, the driver's side headlight is out.
Headlights keep going out. Take bulbs out and reinstall and they work fine for awhile. Bulb holder also is melting. Have heard of many complaints from other owners of same problem.in motion
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- Pinckney, MI, USA