The turn signals work sometimes and sometimes they don't work. I researched this on the internet and it seams to be a serious problem with this car make. If there are no recalls on this there should be. This is a major safety hazard. I just bought this car for my teenage son.
2002 Chevrolet Malibu lights problems
143 complaints (25% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 143
- of this car's complaints
- 25%
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Turn signal40
- Hazard flashing warning lights: switch36
- Turn signal: switch13
- Turn signal: flasher unit10
- Hazard flashing warning lights9
- Headlights5
- Tail lights1
- Hazard flashing warning lights: unit1
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Malibu lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some of these vehicles were produced with a left low-beam headlamp that does not meet the photometric performance requirements of the standard.
- Risk
- Light intensities below the minimum intensity requirements cause reduction in visibility down the road for the driver of the vehicle and intensities above the maximum intensity requirements cause increase in glare for drivers ahead of, or approaching, the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the left low-beam headlamp and replace it if it does not meet requirements. Owner notification began may 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020.
Recall number 02V107000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Turn signal failures
In december 2004, gm issued a special policy for my 1999-2000 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles not covered under recall 03v327. The policy covered turn signal/hazard flasher failure for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles (whichever occurred first) to provide a no cost replacement of the hazard switch. Gm sent letters to owners starting december 30, 2004.in january 2006, gm will update the special policy to include my 2002 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles not covered under recall 03v‑327.the policy covers turn signal/hazard flasher failure for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles (whichever occurs first) to provide a no cost replacement of the hazard switch.gm will send letters to owners starting late april 2006.the actions taken by the manufacturer is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.
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What 2002 Chevrolet Malibu owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Headlights dim when brakes are applied such as coming to a stop or slowing down to negotiate turns. This creates a dangerous situation where visibility is compromised during night driving. It is very easy to miss turns, exit ramps, and road signs. Vehicle has been to gm service center, and was told this operation is normal. Battery, and charging system no problems found. New headlight bulbs installed no difference. Vehicle is like new condition; always garaged. No damage, rust, or modifications. It should be noted that there is a tsb #02-06-03-008a concerning the issue.
Turn signals work on occasion this car only has 42,000 original miles on it and turn signal problem began at 36,000
After reading other comments, I have to laugh. Why can't they fix this with so many complaints. The turn signals just stopped working one day. Three days later they worked. Then a few days after that they stopped working again and then just seemed to work when they wanted to. Took it in to jimmie johnson chevrolet when the signals were not working. Picked up the car to hear they could not find a problem. Sure enough the signals were working. That lasted about a week before the turn signals stopped working again. Since then, two more times to the dealership with pretty much the same result each time. Now I notice if the weather is very warm, the turn signals work more part time and while it is cool they don't work at all. Now, I have read your comments here and began playing with the hazard flashing button. If I press the button on the upper right, the turn signals work. I now have at least a little more information to take to jimmie johnson chevrolet. Maybe this will strike some sort of recognition to the problem. Thank you everyone for writing your comments.
Won't crank, interior lights flick on and off.
2002 chevrolet malibu. Consumer states a light sign is not working properly.
I turn the key to start my car. I drive to the corner to make a right turn onto the main street. The turn signal does not work. This has not happened before. I then turn on the turn signals left to change lanes and make a left turn and the signals don't work again. Then I come to a stop at a light and the horn goes of on its own and I had to pull over and tried to stop the horn by turning off the car. The horn is still going. I turn the car back on and the horn is still going and the lights still are not working. I hit with an open hand the horn twice and it stops, but the turn signals still doesn't work. Then a few weeks later, the headlights cannot be adjusted. The wheel that adjusts the lights from bright to dim doesn't work. You cannot adjust the lights and if you try, all the lights, inside and out go out. Also the turn signals on both sides(left and right) work when they want and I don't have a horn. Once a few months ago, the lights were blinking and the horn was going off in my car while the car was off and parked in my driveway. Help me!!!!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the rear driver side parking and turn signal blinker indicators failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the rear driver side lamp contained moisture. The failures occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as an electrical issue. The rear driver side lamp was replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000.
Antitheft system intermittently causing car to stall and fails to restart tail lights are failing fuel system cutoff.
I was driving at about 45 MPH when negotiating a turn and went to use the turn signal and it would not work. Since then it only works a quarter of the time and often the hazard relay is clicking in and out very fast like it is shorting out. If you push the hazard button in sometimes you can make the turn signals work and sometimes not. And often times the hazard will not work either. No fuses are blown?
Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu lights
Does the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu have lights problems?
Owners have filed 143 complaints about the lights of the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu, 25% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2002 Chevrolet Malibu lights problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu lights?
Yes, 1 recall: 02V107000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Malibu have the most lights problems?
The Chevrolet Malibu model years with the most lights complaints are 2000 (241 complaints), 2012 (202 complaints) and 2010 (195 complaints).
Other 2002 Chevrolet Malibu problems
Electrical 259Engine 85Brakes 55Fuel system 29Airbags 18Suspension 14Steering 13Visibility 13Body 12Tires 10Seat belts 9Acceleration 6Transmission 5Driver assistance 1Wheels 1
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