2011 Chevrolet Malibu Visibility/Wiper Problems

6
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.

Mileage in stored records

Band	Records
60–100k mi	2
1–30k mi	1
30–60k mi	1
100–150k mi	1
150–400k mi	1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

August 17, 2018 · 175,000 miles
Visibility/Wiper
Windshield wiper transmission has quit 2 times in 2 1/2 years. The wiper arms can be moved by hand with no resistance. Both times in heavy rain going over 55mph in the dark leaving me with no way to see the road. I had to stop quick to get on the shoulder of the road. The first time i almost got rear ended. 1st time was 12/3/15 this time was 8/17/18. I had it fixed a gm dealer that just happened to be close for $366…
ODI 11121072
February 7, 2018 · 145,000 miles
Visibility/Wiper
On my wiper system i was traveling in a rainstorm and the wiper transmission separated from the motor assembly at the piece attached to the motor halting the wiper assembly from clearing the window this almost caused a crash do to lack of visibility .this occurred on 2/7/2017 . Very dangerous situation please address this part malfunction, it should never separate
ODI 11071745
February 22, 2015 · 81,875 miles
Visibility/Wiper
I was driving northbound on i-95 in the right lane and prior to passing the philadelphia international airport my wipers suddenly stopped functioning while they were in use. I was petrified because water was accumulating rapidly on to my windshield and the motorist whom were passing me increased the danger ten fold because their vehicles were splashing water on to my windshield as well. My visibility went down to…
ODI 10691828
April 29, 2014 · 87,200 miles
Visibility/Wiper
I was driving at highway speed on i-95 in the rain when the windshield wipers suddenly failed. Fortunately, both the rain and traffic were relatively light and i had sufficient visibility to safely exit the highway at the next interchange. Had it happened one day later during the heavy rain, i would not have been so lucky. The failure was the result of the wiper linkage detaching itself from the wiper…
ODI 10586375
April 15, 2014 · 46,000 miles
Visibility/Wiper
Wiper system failed during rain storm. Neither wiper blade moved. Problem was diagnosed as wiper transmission failure. Part cost $135 from the chevrolet dealer plus $150 labor to install. Complete failure of the wiper system without any warning such as slippage should not be possible. I was very lucky to be able to see enough to keep the car straight on the highway and eventually be able to change lanes and pull…
ODI 10583043
April 1, 2011 · 12,000 miles
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated the windshield was not clear enough and her visibility was impaired when the conditions outside were cloudy. There was a visible difference between the side view mirror and the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, they stated there was no noticeable difference between the windshield and side view mirrors. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10465191