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The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle's low beam headlamps failed to operate. Jeff wyler springfield Chevrolet (2237 w first street, springfield, oh) diagnosed that the wiring harness had melted and recommended it be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 93,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed to operate every three months. The vehicle was taken to valenti auto sales (399 N colony St, wallingford, ct 06492, 203-774-4035) where it was diagnosed, but no failure could be found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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- Springfield, OH, USA