2011 Chevrolet Malibu Exterior Lighting Problems
- 91
- 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 91 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 23 records
- keeps going · 21 records
- side beam · 16 records
- keep going · 13 records
- headlight keeps · 9 records
- went again · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 23 |
| 100–150k mi | 22 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
The esc turns off pretty much every time i drive the car. Last monday the check engine light came on when the transmission was slipping m. The the transmission would no longer shift and the solenoid is stuck open while driving home from work. Prompting the dealership to try and sell me a whole new $5,000 trans. When the car only has 130,000 miles on it. The transmission has been running slow on acceleration but has…
ODI 11309420
Exterior Lighting
My low beam lights keep going out repeatedly. It starts with the passenger light then both and after a few days i have no lights. They been going out every 2 months and this is the 4th time i replaced them. No specific time when they go out i just notice it when i turn the lights on. They have not lasted longer than two months.
ODI 11306630
Exterior Lighting
With in the last 10 to 12 months i've had 5 headlights burn out. One the module had melted. The current light out is once again on the passenger side that burnt out january 24, 2020. So far to date it's been 2 on the driver side, 3 on the passenger side.
ODI 11301766
Exterior Lighting
For over a year i have had issues with my passengers side low beam light going out. The issue is not with the lightbulb but the actual harness and pig tail. After three mechanics and hundreds of dollars (this is not any easy fix due to the bumper having to be removed every time this happens) not to mention the cost of parts and labor, i decided to do some research. It appears there are thousands of consumers having…
ODI 11300703
Exterior Lighting
Low-beam headlamps continually burn out or quit working, requiring frequent replacement of headlamp bulbs and headlamp assembly pieces. Repairs are expensive because the vehicle's entire front end must be removed each time to access headlamps and related wiring. One or both headlamps have gone out at least four times in the past 18 months.
ODI 11298109
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I have gotten my low beam headlights changed on both sides twice, costing me $150 each time due to having to remove the bumper, and they keep going out!!! I work at night in an area heavily populated with deer, among other issues with just needing to have my headlights working regularly. I don't have money to keep replacing them! And i just got it in october.
ODI 11301878
Exterior Lighting
My 2011 malibu has faulty headlights that continuously go out and cannot be changed without removing the front bumper which requires the assistance of a mechanic and therefore costs hundreds of dollars to do. Even after the bulb is changed, it has been known to go out again as quickly as hours later. This creates unsafe driving conditions as often times the outages occur spontaneously, at night, and on dark…
ODI 11287386
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
When i first purchased the vehicle the engine light would constantly come on and go off but now the engine light is always on. I just recently started having issues with the airbags on the passenger side not being engaged and the engine esc comes on whenever it pleases, even when the weather is good outside. Last weekend, my battery died for the first time, i'm just glad that i had someone to jump me off. My primary…
ODI 11289769
Exterior Lighting
I have a 2011 chevy malibu and the passenger headlight keeps going out. Not burning out, but quits working! I changed the bulb about 5 times before i realized that it wasn't burning out. All the other lights on that side work fine. A few times i could tap on the headlight assembly and it would come back on. I took it apart and found that the plastic connector was broken and shorted out, so i ordered a new wiring…
ODI 11278753
Exterior Lighting
Passenger side headlight keeps burning out over the last couple months. As of this morning, both break lights and rear turn signals are randomly working. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. I've read a lot of posts about people dealing with issues with the power going specifically to headlights, as in it is too much voltage and that is causing the light to go out.
ODI 11268850
Exterior Lighting
The headlight keep burning out. I have replaced it three times in two months. Passenger side headlight
ODI 11266657
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The front passenger headlights low beam keeps going out i have changed the socket 2 times and changed the wire harness 1 time and it's only the low beam burning out on repeat like every other month i change it and try fixing it with new sockets or lights and it keeps burning out i think this has to be an electrical issue from manufacturer because many people are experiencing the same issue on the passenger side…
ODI 11300610
Exterior Lighting
Passenger side low beam headlight stopped working. All other lights work fine. Replaced bulb and wiring harness for the headlight assembly and still wont work. Upon further investigation many other chevy malibu owners have the same exact issue with the same exact light. The light just stopped working one day while stationary.
ODI 11300329
Exterior Lighting
I have had to replace the low beam headlights numbers times in the last 3 years. The last time a couple weeks ago i found both electrical connectors were burned. I believe this is the cause of the problem and had to replace the connectors. I believe this should not be happening and that it can be a safety issue when driving at night. I did some research on the internet and found this seems to be a common problem.…
ODI 11256298
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
Esc light comes off and on headlights burnout after maybe a few months of being changed for the last couple years.
ODI 11253899
Exterior Lighting
This is now the tenth time one of the headlights have gone out. Tonight driving they both burned out. This is an on going issue and it cost close to $200 to fix each time. This is a known issue that should be recalled
ODI 11241210
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Every year had to get my connector replaced because my light bulb keeps going out. Happening for the past 3 years.
ODI 11234048
Exterior Lighting
I had the car for about 6 months last november or so and decided to have my headlight bulbs, blinkers, etc all changed since the bumper has to come off. I already had the passenger bulb out. Two months after this repair was done the same headlight went out again. This was replaced and lasted for a few more months and just went out again 07-21-19 for the 3rd time in 8 months. I have looked online and this appears to…
ODI 11234128
Exterior Lighting
I have a 2011 chevy malibu and i have replaced my passenger low beam bulb twice within two weeks
ODI 11241032
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Drivers side low beam headlight keeps going out, replaced it several times only to realize it's not the bulb itself
ODI 11301546
Exterior Lighting
The headlights on my 2011 chevy malibu have gone out about six times. I have replaced bulbs and wiring harnesses which involves the removal of the complete front fascia of the vehicle. My daughter drives this vehicle at college and has been pulled over numerous times. This is unacceptable and a safety hazard at night.
ODI 11231246
Exterior Lighting
My headlights go out every couple of months, i change them and before i know it they are out again, the passenger side is the worst, like it has a short or something not sure, but i have had the car for 5 yrs and can't count how many headlight bulbs i have put in the car. I have friends with the same car that have the same problem. It's not a easy job, the whole front end has to come off just to change the headlight…
ODI 11221632
Exterior Lighting
Headlights keep going out. With it costing more than $250 to replace the lights because you have to remove the front bumper, this is annoying. I just paid $330 to have all of my front lights replaced. Six weeks later, the driver's side headlight is out.
ODI 11221543
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My 2011 chevrolet malibu has had 5 incidences over the last year of low beam headlights going out. Never both at the same time. This is not only annoying and expensive each time i bring it in for repairs. It is also dangerous. Particularly when one of the headlights goes out at night time driving on dark roads. Additionally a headlight out is sufficient reason for law enforcement to issue a summons. I contacted…
ODI 11210043
Exterior Lighting
My low-beams keep shorting out. Sometimes 1 is out. Sometimes both are out. Sometimes both are on. There is nothing common as to when which will be the case. A week ago, both lights were out when i went to drive at night! Days later, 1 was working. This morning, both worked. I shut my car off and when i came back out to leave a location, only 1 came on again. My other lights are unaffected.
ODI 11209520
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