The driver side headlight orange glass in side of head lamp it has a hole melted the top of the orange lens. Has a hole on top what can you do to fix that problem, it's seams to be only on the driver side of the car. It's on a 2005 malibu maxx. Can you replace it under a factory warranty for us thanks. That's has to be a defective part on them cars please let me know what you can do for me thanks again.
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx lights complaints
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I purchased my chevy malibu maxx january of just last year and I had to replace my front left head light thinking nothing of just normal maintenance and this was right around august of last year and it is now march of 2013 and I just had to do it again but this go round it seemed more like a short because it stopped working one night driving home from work which I drive a very busy highway at night and that next morning it was working just fine so me being the normal american person I think nothing of it but the following day it goes out fully and when I went to go change the light this time I noticed it had actually burned through the amber color cover of the bulb and also burned the socket up in the vehicle. But now get this about the same time last year my aux fuse began to blow over and over not thinking anything about it but now after reading all of these different situations I kinda wonder if the two situations could have anything to do with one another.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that while parked, he noticed that a hole was melted into the amber turn signal headlight lens, exposing the housing unit. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 04/30/13*lj the consumer stated the amber lenses on the left and front turn signals showed black burn marks; signs of overheating or lack of ventilation from heat generated by the lamps
Turn signals burning so hot they explode, and melt not only housing for bulb, but also the socket in order to replace bulb is melted too. There needs to be a recall on this as I have found over 200 other complaints of people having the same issue!
Both the front turn signal amber bulb housing keeps melting to the bulb and also the light sockets , oem and after market ones.
My 2005 malibu maxx indicated that a turn signal bulb was out and when I went to replace the bulb I noticed, not only that the bulb itself was significantly burned at the socket, but also that the blinker plastic was substantially melted. I checked the other side of the car and even though that bulb is still functioning, the plastic blinker housing is starting to melt on that side as well. Clearly the bulbs are burning way to hot to be melting the plastic housing and I would assume since the bulb itself was burned that this is a larger issue of both potential fire risk and now water damage since the blinker housing is compromised.
My cars headlights are dim at night and take a while to get brighter even though I have had the bulb replaced and the lighting components checked out. The windows won't roll down from any side of the car, a recurrence from two years ago. Also my doors won't unlock from the auto-unlock button that sits on the drivers side, this has been an issue for the past 2 years of my chevrolet car ownership.
2005 chevy malibu maxx front headlight turn signal bulb melted the housing surrounding the bulb with correct bulb replacement. Bulb keeps burning out and am concerned that this melting will result in safety issues or further damages to the headlight housing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side turn signals failed. The contact stated that the lenses were melted on both sides. The contact replaced the lenses three times in the last nine months. The contact stated that the connection for the light bulbs were burned out but the light itself continued working. The fuse for the light bulb had not failed. The failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the headlight bulbs melted and the headlight assemblies filled with smoke. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that there were no recalls or warranties addressing the failure. The contact had to purchase four different headlight assemblies and perform the repairs himself. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 103,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
I have owned my 2005 malibu maxx for just over a year and have had to replace the front turn signal sockets, both driver and passenger sides, three times now due to melted sockets and amber covers melting down to the bulbs. Even though they are vented they do not stay cool enough to prevent severe electrical damage to the components. In replacing these components I have to wait a week until the parts are shipped out and am forced to drive with faulty equipment. I am unable to just replace the bulbs and have to constantly change the bulbs out before they melt to the sockets. This is a huge hazard as they can go out on me in the middle of driving in rush hour traffic putting me at a greater risk of injury. Please force gm to issue an actual recall on this issue and not just skate free on the service bulletin that has been issued. Thank you,
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the turn signals failed intermittently. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact replaced the bulbs however, the failure continued to recur. The current mileage was 138,000 and the failure mileage was 108,000.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. While parked, the contact noticed that the front passenger side headlight was burned out. The contact replaced the bulb but the headlight burned out a second time. The contact later noticed that the turn signal light wires were melted into the bulb socket. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the mechanic advised the contact that the head lamp assembly would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000. Kmj
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the yellow plastic cover for the headlights was found burned on both the driver and passenger sides. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there were no recalls or for the failure. The dealer advised that the front headlight assembly would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 82,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated the headlight wiring harness melted causing the light bulb plastic covering to melt and the light bulb to fail. A local mechanic replaced the passenger headlight assembly, but the driver headlight also failed. The drivers headlight assembly was not replaced. The failure mileage was 86,000 and the current mileage was 92,000. Updated 10/14/11 *bf updated 10/28/11
Driver side day time running light/turn signal bulb socket causes bulb base to melt and cause a shortage. In one year bulb has had to be replaced 4 times. Bulb manufacturer sent me heavy duty replacement bulbs to help solve the problem they suggest that gm is aware of. Two heavy duty bulbs have also gone bad with most recent melting the base within two days. Problem is no day time running light or turn signal. Passenger side bulb was replaced once, likely under normal wear.
Complete and total lock up of power steering; battery light flicks on and then everything locks up until you replace the gas peddle for about 3 seconds. My lights randomly flash and rear bulbs on the driver side blow every 3 days. My turn signals will sporadically blink and the wiper blades go off with out warning or being prompted. Even with no keys near or in the car it will not turn over to start the car until you floor the gas peddle and hold it there for 3-5 seconds. My radio reads at -19* all the time and the cd player has never worked correctly. When going from 0 to 50 getting on the parkway (highway) the whole car locks up and loses power including the steering radio and lights unless you completely release the gas then start to go again. Im so highly frustrated and chevy refuses to fix it even though these are all recalled problems but my VIN doesn't fall in there "bracket".
Shortage in turn signals.
The steering has a heavy clunk sound when turning left in reverse, no sound when going to the right. Then at just over 50k miles, the steering on the vehicle started having issues with power while turning to the right under power, to the left was just fine. The head lamps also have gotten severely cloudy which limits visibility during night time driving. Front turn indicator lights also had a problem with loose sockets, causing the lights to short out and eventually fail because of sparking residue on the contacts. Also, for some reason the rear window wiper randomly turns on for no apparent reason. The vehicle also has a starting problem where at times, the vehicle will crank and not start. Looking around, quite a few folks have that problem as well, where some people have had to short out the hood safety switch to make the car work... Now that is crazy to have to short out something to start your car. Apparently though, the electrical system is severely sensitive to voltage issues in general, more so then most vehicles on the road.
2005 mailbu maxx. Consumer states intermittent problems with brake lights *tgw the consumer stated the brake lights would illuminate when the brake wasn't applied and would not illuminate when the brake was applied. The dealer replaced the brake lamp, but the problem continued.
The drivers side turn signal (inside the harness in the headlight) keeps melting the plastic snap in base of the turn signal light bulb and causes it to become inoperative. Almost causing other vehicles to crash in to me at 4 way stop signs. The harness assembly gets very hot. May one day cause a fire. I have replaced light bulbs 4 times in the last month. Will have to get serviced. This is becoming a real safety issue in the midwest because I have to stick my hand out when it -30 to use as a signal. The dealer charges $267 for replacement. 3 time so far and I am not sure what is next. I believe gm should own to this problem and fix as a recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the front running lights were overheating and melting the plastic covers. The failure first started on the passenger side but progressed to both lights. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The contact stated the amber cover on the driver side was melting and looked as if it was starting to melt on the passenger side as well. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 73,000. Updated 02/15/12*bf the consumer stated initially, he noticed the front signal lights were burning out at an alarming rate. Eventually, smoke began emitting from the plastic cover, followed by melting of the light and cover. A mechanic informed the consumer, that the bulbs or sockets were perhaps loose. After the bulb housing melted, both headlight assemblies were replaced. To date, the bulbs continue to function, with no burn outs. However, the lights seemed to bounce while driving. Updated 04/26/12
The drivers side turn signal (inside the harness in the headlight) keeps melting the plastic snap in base of the turn signal light bulb and causes it to become inoperative. Almost causing other vehicles to crash in to me at 4 way stop signs. The harness assembly gets very hot. May one day cause a fire. I have replaced light bulbs 4 times in the last month. Will have to get serviced.
Tl* the contact owns 2005 chevrolet malibu max. The contact stated the amber light reflector would become abnormally hot and burn the plastic housing, causing the headlights to fail. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer advised the contact that the light bulb and socket would need to be replaced. The contact did not replace the light bulb or the light socket. The contact stated there were numerous complaints online regarding the light bulbs burning through the housing and a recall should be issue. The failure mileage was 34,000.
Turn signal on my 2005 chevy malibu maxx. Just like several other complaint on this site I have had to replace bulbs monthly if not weekly. I have discoleration on the right front light housing from heat and sometimes smell the smell of something electric burning always coming from the recently burned out bulb. Dealer will do nothing because car is no longer covered under the warranty.
2005 chevy malibu maxx front turn signals burned out, but before that, they burned/melted the plastic globe around the bulb. Have replaced bulbs numerous times before, and replaced bulb socket (melted and shorted) this time around too. This melting and shorting is certainly a mfr. Defect and should be replaced or fixed by chevrolet. Currently I'm trying to find a way to run LED bulbs to avoid the heat, but can't find an economical way due to the need for resistors (creating heat) or new flashers in the line in addition to the new bulbs.
The light bulbs number 3057 in 2 of my cars have melted the base and damaged the light sockets. As a result the light will not illuminate properly. One vehicle is a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The bulb is used in the brake light. When it fails you get the running lights but not the brake light. There is no way to tell inside the vehicle that the brake light is not lighting. This has a serious risk of being hit from behind. The second vehicle is a 2005 chevrolet malibu max. Bulb 3057 is used in the front turn signals which double as the daytime running lights. On this vehicle not only does the base of the bulb melt breaking the electrical contact the plastic lens of the light is melting. Once failure occurs you may or may not get the extra fast turn signal indicator. On the driver side of the vehicle the bulb had to be replaced 4 times in six months. Both the factory bulbs melted and the sylvania replacement long life bulbs failed.
Turn signals stopped working for several weeks than began working again. I'm replacing turn signal bulbs every year. The bulb works infrequently.
2005 malibu maxx ls- ticking noise shaft went rod tire electrical problems engine on but nothing is registering car seem to lock up, same brake light goes out, car hesitates,replaced brakes after only 2yr, new tire. I filed a complain with attorney general bill mccollum. I have invoices of how many time my car has gone in to the shop for major problems and ever since it lock up and hesitate I don't feel safe driving it. I did found other consumer with the same complains that I have. They have had to repair tire rods, shaft and most dangerous is the steering column is locking up. I don't feel safe driving long distance or on the highway. Please help me. I wrote to gmac vp timothy lee with out no respond. Mr. Lee passed my complaint to a customer service rep that repeats himself and wont let you speak. Please if you want contact attorney office they have my complaint on file. I don't want to hurt myself or someone else should my car lock up.
Had to replace tail lamps after car was 1 year old and 10,000 miles on it.
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