2012 Chevrolet Malibu Exterior Lighting Problems
- 142
- 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 142 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 26 records
- side beam · 16 records
- beam headlights · 15 records
- keeps going · 15 records
- wiring harness · 13 records
- multiple times · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 31 |
| 60–100k mi | 29 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the headlights failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the light socket needed to be replaced. The vehicle repaired however the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 88,000. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
ODI 10806486
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Do not remember when i brought my car in for campaign 14v252000 maybe approx. A year ago. The problems the car was having before i had the recall done have started again. Up until now haven't had any problems. My dealer wants to charge me to fix it. *tr
ODI 10711849
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle, the driver side headlight shut off. The failure occurred several times and the headlight bulb was replaced on several different occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The vin was not available. The failure mileage…
ODI 11093334
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact had the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the failure recurred. While driving approximately 45 mph, the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed…
ODI 10794589
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2012 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to body control module system/ brake apply sensor recall notice. *smd the consumer stated he waited for the details to restore the safety of the vehicle. However, unable to wait any longer, he was forced to sell the vehicle. *jb
ODI 10666939
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the headlights failed to illuminate and the service engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was an electrical failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
ODI 10983252
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The interior light panel went completely dark, after a few minutes it lit up again. This has been happening more frequently lately. The radio stops playing and the panel reads "auxillary mode"and then back to radio, then back to "auxillary mode". I have to turn the radio off and on for it to start playing again. It is happening more frequently. When i plug in my auxillary cord to listen to my ipod, it shorts out.…
ODI 10669354
Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2012 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to body control module recall notice. *smd the consumer stated while driving, the air bag deployed and caused him to have an accident. The consumer was injured. The consumer sent in a recall notice along with his complaint. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10651200
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). However, the part needed was not available. The dealer indicated that it would take months before an appointment could be scheduled. The manufacturer was contacted and could not…
ODI 10655047
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the brake lights failed causing another vehicle to crash into the rear end of the contact's vehicle. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was destroyed. After the crash, the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic…
Crash reported
ODI 10644666
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Vehicle high mount third brake light failure after 60,000 miles. May affect visibility when stopping. *tr
ODI 10637934
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Since september of 2014, the low beam headlights on my malibu have repeatedly gone out. The latest two incidents in march 2015 (passenger side) and june 2015 (drivers side) have resulted in the socket burning out. There is a forum where many drivers have noted this same issue. I was told it sounds like there is an electrical issue with the harness and that it is a very serious issue and could lead to a very bad…
ODI 10730663
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) had exceeded the reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated the parts were not available for repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repair.…
Crash reported
ODI 10641318
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The interior light panel went completely dark, after a few minutes it lit up again. This has been happening more frequently lately. The radio stops playing and the panel reads"auxiliary mode". I have to turn the radio off and on for it to start playing again. It is happening more frequently. When i plug in my auxiliary cord to listen to my ipod, it shorts out. The clicker to unlock/lock the car stopped working so i…
ODI 10660773
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2012 chevrolet malibu. Consumer wants to be reimbursement for repairs due to recall for vehicle. *ta
ODI 10663892
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the air bag and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failures occurred on different occasions. The vehicle was taken to cox chevrolet ([redacted] w, bradenton, fl 34207, [redacted]), but the cause of the failures could not be determined. The contact stated that the dealer made…
ODI 11144976
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
While driving on a state highway, i had a number of functions stop working. The problem could come and go for a week before it happened on all ignition cycles. Note, the problem could even come and go on 1 ignition cycle. The following stopped working: windshield wipers, heated seats, power windows/sunroof, power doors, power mirrors, blue tooth interface, dome lights and mirror / compass. Dealer has replaced body…
ODI 10494367
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2012 Chevrolet Malibu.
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