1. Chevrolet Malibu
  2. Problems
  3. 2012
  4. Headlights

2012 Chevrolet Malibu Headlights Problems

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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

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
30–60k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 1, 2018 · 90,000 miles

    Headlights

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the headlight bulbs failed numerous times. The bulbs were replaced several times; however, the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer for inspection, but a failure code for the headlight wiring system could not be located. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage…

    ODI 11142325

  • April 15, 2016 · 130,000 miles

    Headlights

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving at any speed, the headlights flickered off and on without warning. The vehicle was taken to tuscaloosa chevrolet in tuscaloosa, al, [redacted]) and the contact was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was…

    ODI 11042897

  • December 18, 2015 · 47,661 miles

    Headlights

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the headlights failed. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed the headlight assembly failed and needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,661.

    ODI 10836853

  • November 6, 2013 · 82,000 miles

    Headlights · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated. The contact mentioned that the engine powering down and the low traction control warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact mentioned that the headlights would stop working sporadically without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the…

    ODI 10593346