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.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the parts needed for the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10629285
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Someone following me to work informed me my brake lights were on as i was driving on the highway but when i stopped at the street light, they would go off. Now my engine light is on and the warning to service my traction control and esc system is on. The cruise control isn't working properly all the time. I googled the brake light issue and found a recall for my year of car that can cause my other issues. I called…
ODI 10598311
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
The brake lights come on with my foot off of the brake pedal. When i do apply the brakes the brake lights go out. The cruise control and the stability control will not work. I contacted my local dealer and they said there is no recall on my vehicle the dealer is [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10596687
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
The vehicle transmission- car is moving when not supposed to or car gets stuck in place awhile shifting gears. Car drives sluggish not shifting to the proper gear. Light bulb- lights go out and come back on at later dates. Electrical-radio speakers go in and out locks don't operate neither dies alarm. *tr
ODI 10588785
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Brake lights come on when the brake pedal is not depressed. When the brake pedal is depressed slightly, the brake lights will go out. I replaced the brake pedal lever sensor. This cured the problem for about a month, now the problem has returned. The dealer did a parts warranty on the switch and supplied at no charge. I picked it up today, but have not installed it yet. *tr
ODI 10556279
Exterior Lighting
Brake lights are staying lit while driving and will not go off. Returned car to dealership for the third time for same issue. *tr
ODI 10546037
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Latch · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that there was an electrical failure, which caused multiple failures with the headlights, the dimmer switch, the console lights, the brake lights, and the turn signals. The contact also stated that the front passenger side bulb failed several times and was replaced, but the failure recurred. In addition, the harness was replaced due to corrosion, but…
ODI 10725599
Exterior Lighting
Low beams and daytime running lights not working. Replace wire harness on both lights and light bulbs twice. *tr
ODI 10598700
Exterior Lighting
Brake lights staying on while car is moving ,then they go off when brake pedal is applied off and on again problem. *tr
ODI 10542895
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
As i was driving the driver behind me told me that there was something wrong with my tail lights. I then noticed while driving that the brake lights stayed on and when i did press down on the brakes there was nothing. This poses a great problem in that i could have been rear ended due to the drivers behind be me not knowing if i was braking or not. This needs to be recalled. My family owns 3 chevy's, but i am…
ODI 10537606
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
The brake lights come on without braking and go off when you brake. The cruise control shuts off when the brake lights come on without pushing the brake peddle. The traction control warning light on the dash comes on also when the brake lights luminates. *tr
ODI 10572628
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
The brake lights illuminate when the brake pedal isn't pressed. When the brake pedal is pressed the brake lights are not illuminated. Taken vehicle to dealership more than 3 times in order to relearn the brake pedal position. This affects the cruise control, as it turns off because the cruise control doesn't know the brake pedal position. This affects the traction control, as it turns off because the traction…
ODI 10532401
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
About a month ago i noticed that my brake lights were stuck on. I didn't pay it any mind since then until yesterday 07/01/2013. A friend of mines was following me home and advised me that my brake lights were on the entire time. I checked to make sure i wasn't riding with the emergency brakes on. Now my car seems like it is pulling and there is a burning smell under my car. I'm not quite sure if this is a known…
ODI 10522781
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the esc and traction control warning lights illuminated. In addition, the brake pedal was depressed but the brake lights failed to illuminate. The brake lights illuminated independently without the brake pedal being depressed. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who repaired the vehicle under…
ODI 10789596
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
The brake lights, including the third brake light, were observed on during normal operation, when the brakes were not being applied. This gives a false indication of intended operation. *tr
ODI 10479499
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Whilst driving home one night i noticed that my brake lights were on, however i was not applying the brakes. I then pressed the brake pedal and the brake lights turned off. Once i let go of the brake they came back on after a few seconds. At the same time, i received an error that read along the lines of: esc service traction. My husband and i found a forum where other malibu owners seemed to be having the same…
ODI 10494711
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
On several occasion i have notice that my brake lights come on without me even pressing the brakes. It also lights up and when i press the brakes it goes off. I have spoken with other malibu owner and they complain of this same brake failure. It is very frustrating and not safe. *tr
ODI 10482262
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Steering
All the dash board lights coming on and off then car would not start all the computers burnt out don't see how 1,400 dollars later she got it back some things don't work as they did.they said she did something to it. She's a 78 year old woman she can't even check oil. So u tale me what happen it. I think there was a problem and blamed it on her , i had to pay the bill she could not. This car dose not steer rite.…
ODI 10618447
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Steering
Turn signal arm does not stay in place when signaling to turn. Also the turn signal arm when it does stay in place it will not return to normal position/turn off signal by itself after making a turn. When turning the steering wheel it makes popping noises. Door locks on all doors stay either in the "lock" or "unlock" position at all times. One of the rear passenger door lock has been replaced at the dealership for…
ODI 10476888
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Brake lights come on without me pressing down the brake pedal. *tr
ODI 10563160
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving, the brake lights were illuminated without the brake pedal being engaged. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10484621
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the third brake light illuminated erroneously and failed to illuminate during deceleration. In addition, the driver's side turn signal, driver's side brake light, and instrument panel gauges malfunctioned intermittently. The electronic stability and traction controls also failed while driving various speeds in cold weather. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10605425
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Brake lights stay on all the time, except when i first press the brake pedal. I have already applied dielectric grease to connector and plugged/unplugged many many times. Works for about 1 day. *tr
ODI 10514968
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the traction control light illuminated as well as the brake lights. The brake lights remained illuminated until the brake pedal was engaged. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on several occasions, where they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10419942
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 40 mph, the rear brake lights began to illuminate without pressure applied to the brake pedal. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.
ODI 10411714
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