2002 Chevrolet Malibu: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Mar 11, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 74,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed Nov 10, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 75,000 miles · MI

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!!!!!!

Filed Feb 9, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 130,000 miles · OH

When the car is started, everything seems to be fine, but then the theft system light comes on. When the car is in park and reverse things seem to be normal. At the point the car is placed into drive, the fuel light comes on and says that there is no fuel in the car. At this point, the car will either stall out, while driving or we are able to continue driving. If we are able to continue driving, the car repeatedly shuts off all electrical systems, all gauges are maxed out and speed says 60mph. This happens repeatedly the whole time the car is being driven, but the car is still functional and still able to be driven. If the car system comes back on, the fuel light comes on and says empty and even the trunk pops open while driving. This is very dangerous for many reasons. If this happens at night, there are no headlights or any other lights or they're flickering on and off the whole time.

Filed Mar 28, 2011 · Engine · 82,414 miles · MI

Driving 2002 chevy malibu. Vehicle randomly shuts off everything. Engine, head lights, tails lights, dash lights, car just goes dark. This has happened several times in the last 30 days. So far car resets and restarts before rolling to a stop, but this happens at all speeds and conditions.

Filed Aug 19, 2010 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · WI

2002 malibu in for repair. Notice the last 12 months that at random times whether or not blinker was used, the clicking sound of the blinker stays on with no turn lights in the dash on. Could be driving down the road on a straight path and the clicking noise with just begin. Somedays it does not happen and somedays it wont stop. The shop said that it was a bad hazard switch and charge me 150. Dollars. Well guess what, I left the lot and it is still making noise. Also one out of ten times putting car in park the head lights will shut off but go back on once placed back into drive.

Filed Nov 20, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · 40,000 miles · NY

2002 chevy malibu, 80,000 miles brakes always noisy even when new..brakes and calipers have to be replaced every 2-3 months with minimal use......hazard light and turn signal failure...works intermittently.....ignition lock-out....could not start car or remove key from the ignition....lower intake manifold gasket failure......left headlamp field of vision narrow and short.

Filed Mar 4, 2008 · Lights · 120,000 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The hazard lights failed. They began working intermittently, but were blinking very fast. Currently, the hazard lights do not work at all. The dealer stated that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v107000 (exterior lighting:headlights) and investigation number pe05055 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch exterior lighting: turn signal:switch). The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 133,000 and failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 03/26/08. *lj the consumer has replaced bulbs and fuses in an attempt to correct the problem

Filed Nov 25, 2007 · Lights · 28,000 miles · PA

Turn signals and headlights work intermittently. Has been an on-going problem for the last 6 months. Have had car the dealer - they say that there is nothing wrong. I find lots of information that this has been a problem in many of these cars.

Filed Apr 11, 2007 · Electrical, Lights · 142,000 miles · NM

Tl*- the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu with a current and failure mileage of 142,000. The contact was driving at 60 MPH on a dry night when the interior lights turned off completely. The contact pulled over and checked exterior lights. The only lights that would work were the turn signal and headlights. The contact replaced the fuse, but the fuse blew instantly. The contact will take the vehicle to the dealer.

Filed Jul 25, 2005 · Airbags, Brakes · GA

In 2002, I bought a 2002 chevy malibu. Since then it's been giving me a lot of problems. The first problem was the water found in both tail lights; this was under warranty. Then there was water coming in the driver side window, the brakes, and the torque needing to be reprogrammed. Then it was the headlights going out and I got them replaced at a walmart; mind you, since the 1st problem, none of this has been under warranty. Now it's the airbag gone bad, cooling system gone bad, and the brakes again, along with a fuel pump. The calipers have to be replaced still, the airbag needs to be checked out, and the car is in the shop now to diagnose what is wrong within the fueling system that makes the car not start. Oh! I almost forgot, I purchased a battery 2 weeks ago because that went out. I always stay on top of my service for the car. This car is 3 years old and I bought it new off the lot. It sucks!

Filed Sep 29, 2004 · Lights · 47,000 miles · AZ

The turn signals worked intermittently.the consumer stated there was a recall on a previously owned vehicle, same make and model, for the existing problem. *jb the recall was for headlights.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Lights · 14,000 miles · WV

Consumer stated there were black spots when using the headlights. As a result visibility was impaired. *ak recall#2v107000