2008 Chevrolet Malibu Exterior Lighting Problems
- 83
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 83 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lights · 45 records
- brake pedal · 23 records
- brake light · 11 records
- passenger side · 10 records
- lights come · 9 records
- cruise control · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 20 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting
Third brake light works when it wants to when applying brakes, but majority of time it does not work. Dealer says there is a short in the electrical for it and will not pass inspection without it being fixed. So have to pay at least $500 for them to pull out back seat etc in order to replace. Thought this was covered in a 2014 recall.
ODI 11006392
Exterior Lighting
The cyclops brake light does not activate with the other brake lights. This may be a dangerous condition given all the distracted drivers. This happens when the engine is on and car stationary. No recall can be found.
ODI 11005278
Exterior Lighting
Front passenger side headlight keeps shorting out after being fixed multiple times.
ODI 11258576
Exterior Lighting
My right hi-beam headlight has failed twice since feb 2017. I read a recall of certain models and years in the columbus dispatch..is mine included?
ODI 10985667
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
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…
ODI 11113667
Exterior Lighting
I have been having a lot o problems with my low beams i've changed them 3 times checked out all fuses and wiring sometimes they will work mostly not seen alit of complaints about the same issue just saying thank you
ODI 11279810
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Took vehicle to dealership for recall on the electrical power steering module. After work compleded high stop light works randomly with regular brake lights, front speakers stopped working, dash lights work randomly, serius radio stopped working, when turning on ac does not start working immediately, must romp on gas to create a vacumn drop and after about 3 miles it will start working. Have had four sets of brakes…
ODI 10995194
Exterior Lighting
Passenger side headlight continually going out after changing lightbulb and pigtail. Ended having to change item that was already known by chevrolet to fail but refuses to put in recall.
ODI 10958292
Exterior Lighting
This model chevy keeps blowing low and high beam headlamps repeatedly and without warning. A search online reveals numerous complaints regarding this phenomenon. Carefully replaced oem bulbs blow within and every 3-4 months. There are no bulbs available which perform. Voltage at bulb listed at 12vdc can't handle the actual voltage from the running vehicle. Needs recall solution.
ODI 10939774
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
While driving, the vehicles brake lights will suddenly illuminate even when the brakes are not being pressed. When this happens, i tap the brakes and the lights go off, only to turn on again within a few seconds of no longer being pressed. Also, in my dash panel i am receiving a "service traction" and "service esc" warning. This occurance has happened before and was corrected in 2014 after a recall was issued -…
ODI 10933680
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting · Seat Belts
Front end was wreck, daughter lip busted , no airbag explode
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10926720
Exterior Lighting
Tl* 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…
ODI 11055443
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
I have had the transmission totally lock up and sound like braking plactic,had to replace the transmission. Dashboad lights either do not work or flicker. Fast flashing as if a bulb is out than it fixes itself. Numbers running across the radio screen than stops.
ODI 11291161
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The headlights webt off while i was driving. Ever since i bought the vehicle my headlights have been having problems.
ODI 10891944
Exterior Lighting
I was pulled over by the police one day and was told that i had a headlight out. May 1st, 2016 my husband went to change the bulb (passenger side) and discovered that the original headlight socket itself had completely melted (images attached). I ordered a new socket for it, and it worked for a little while before going out again about a month later. Then, the drivers side headlight went out and we discovered once…
ODI 11033096
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 mph, the contact was notified that the brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. In addition, the brake light illuminated without the brake pedal being depressed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who repaired the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 ( electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior…
ODI 10809318
Body · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I brought a 2008 chev malibu ls that had a lot of problems and the dealer refuse to give me my money back the came with a warranty but the warranty didn't cover the thing that need it to be fix the car had a bad catalyst covert and electrical problems the car has been hit all around i bought the car from e&s auto sales in south hackensack new jersey don't know elias it's nothing but the crook refuse to give my money…
ODI 10925077
Exterior Lighting
Was heading home from work and my low beams would not come on. All other lights work but low beams will not. High beams will come on. Sometimes with the high beams you have to hold the switch for them to stay on. *tr
ODI 10671554
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Dash lights and parking lights just quit working. Took to mechanic and they found out the bcm needed to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10652897
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2008 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to gm recall #13036 and repair reimbursement. * ld
ODI 10648122
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2008 chevrolet malibu. Consumer states he received 2 recall notices and has been experiencing problems with his vehicle that are outlined in the recall notice. *tgw
ODI 10638928
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 12v460000 (power train), nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), and nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10638677
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact received recall notices for nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v460000 (power train), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The parts needed for the repairs were unavailable and the dealer could not provide an estimated date of arrival. The…
ODI 10621353
Exterior Lighting
Passenger headlight started blinking turning off, hit a bump then comes back on, we changed bulb and light worked for two days then went out came back on for a moment then went back out. The bulbs are good so i suspect a wiring problem. There is about 60,000 miles on the vehicle. This is a hazard i have to drive with high beams on. *tr
ODI 10664580
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Tires · Wheels
Regular headlights do not work. They were going off then on for at least 3 weeks. Shutting off on the freeway 3 times. Forcing me to use my high beams. Please review your recall to include my 2008 also. Tire sensor problems since i got the car. 3 years ago. *tr
ODI 10621333
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