2009 Chevrolet Malibu Exterior Lighting Problems
- 133
- 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 133 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lights · 44 records
- brake pedal · 26 records
- passenger side · 25 records
- brake light · 20 records
- traction control · 18 records
- side headlight · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 32 |
| 60–100k mi | 32 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting
Passenger side headlight intermittently goes out. It is not determined by if it's parked or i'm driving down the road.
ODI 11140415
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Passenger side headlight issue . Headlight lowbeam specifically on passenger side keep going out . After research and testing to find out it's not the actual bulb that's the issue. It's that headlight wiring on several different malibu's . Changed bulb 3 times in 6 month window .
ODI 11124001
Exterior Lighting
The driver's side low beam lights keep going out and not i think it is affecting my driver's side rear lights. I already had it fixed and paid a traffic ticket totaling $700.00 on it. The first time i thought it was just the bulb. I found out it was electrical problem and it turned out to be the pigtail. I replaced it and now after 4 months they are out again. I have seen many complaints similar to mine in multiple…
ODI 11119945
Exterior Lighting
I have replaced the driver low bean headlight 3 times in 2018 all within 1-2 months of each other. The last time being in oct 2018 and now its out again.
ODI 11170296
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting · Seat Belts
Passenger headlight has blown twice in less then a year. Driver side air bag warning light keeps coming on. Drivers side seat belt no longer retracts.
ODI 11141851
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Exterior Lighting
The second day i had the vehicle power steering went out. I was driving in houston texas in full traffic and my motor had engine power loss. They fixed my power steering. Now my car goes into engine power loss when driving. Esc, traction control and engine power loss come on the display. We've changed the spark plugs and throttle body but still nothing. The car shakes at redlights and stop signs. The ac smells like…
ODI 11105426
Exterior Lighting
Passenger side low beam keeps going out. I have replaced the bulb numerous times over the past few months
ODI 11190885
Exterior Lighting
Low beam passenger headlight out malfunction somewhere along the lines.. Replaced parts and still currently not working! Works for less than a week then stops again. Looked online and it shows many many people have this problem with no solution!
ODI 11302451
Exterior Lighting
Passenger side low beam head light went out for 3rd time within about 8 months.
ODI 11096945
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
My brake lights and fifth light in window come on without braking and go off when brake is pressed
ODI 11102234
Exterior Lighting
I have a 2009 chevy malibu and the passenger low beam light keeps going out every 3-4 months. I have changed the bulbs 5 times now and recently changed the harness and still went out 3 months later. It is starting to cost me a lot of money and keeps happening.
ODI 11088539
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Takata recal, my cars lock button stopped working and my key pads as well as my headlights go out and come back on on their own. My car was in my driveway and all this happened a few weeks of eachother. Went to change my bulb and old bulb came back on. As well as when all my electrical went bad it was sitting in my driveway all night and battery quit working.
ODI 11089552
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Steering
I have had the car serviced 3 times for the headlights going out on me. I was driving home from work at 930pm and noticed my lights were not on. It was pitch black because i have to go through the park to get home. I almost hit the curb because i could not see. I panicked but i tried the brights and they worked so i used them to get home. The greenwood chevrolet replaced the head light bulbs 3 times but it has to be…
ODI 11076848
Exterior Lighting
Passenger side headlight wire harness keeps going bad. Lightbulb is good. 3rd one within a year and a half.
ODI 11080057
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Steering
Power steering becomes stiff after idling for a few moments. Shut the engine off and restart and problem goes away. Brake lights work intermittently. Power door locks work intermittently when lock button is pushed several times. Unlocking doesn't work at all unless car is put in reverse then back into park.
ODI 11079503
Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System
The gas tank leaks . And i have met another chevy malibu owners with the same problem . And also the headlight on the passenger side keeps going out , and yes i have met plenty of other chevy owners who have the same problem .
ODI 11165424
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that he had to replace the driver side head lamp several times because it failed to operate without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
ODI 11052844
Exterior Lighting
The low beam lights are constantly going out. Sometimes they will come back on by themselves or if we move things around a bit, but most of the time they stay off. Most of the time it is one or the other, but as of today both of my low beam lights are out. This is a huge safety issue
ODI 11045563
Exterior Lighting
While driving with my lights on the left headlight goes on and off. I've placed another bulb in and it's still doing the same. It only happen on dime the brights works fine.
ODI 11022398
Exterior Lighting
Serious safety issue for 2009 chevrolet malibu. Headlights low beam both right and left keep going out soon after replacement of the pigtail connector that connects the headlamps to the electrical system. Burns out within one or two weeks of being replaced. The local repair shop and chevrolet dealership service departments say it cannot be repaired to stop the pigtail from burning out. We called chevrolet and they…
ODI 11019226
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Passenger low beam keeps going out. I've replaced the bulb 3 times in one year, and even changed the housing. This seems to be an issue with several model years of the malibu.
ODI 11162167
Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
The brake lights do not always come on when the brake pedal is pressed. Other times the brake lights, including the center brake light is on without the pedal being pressed. Note this occurs both when stationary and moving.
ODI 11016304
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
The brake lights on my malibu are not working. The brake lights illuminate without the brake pedal applied and turn off when the pedal is applied. Also, my electronic stability control and cruise control do not work. I have had this fixed four times already, two which i paid for out of pocket, and then two from a subsequent recall. I brought my car in today to get it repaired for this problem the fifth time. Is…
ODI 11004008
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Wheels
1) awhile back, after starting and warming engine and taking off, while making a left turn on city street, car turn off completely..wheel froze after turn. I turned key off and restarted car and it would work ok. It happened 3 0r 4 times. No warning light came on. I took it to dealership and they could not find the problem. 2) while on freeway, tire monitor warning light came on twice, i bought tires but did not…
ODI 11012964
Exterior Lighting
Passenger headlight loses power. Light bulb changes 3 times and they all are not burned out. Changed wiring. Light will now stay lit. Low beam only. This has been going on for a year.
ODI 11101531
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