The front passenger bulb stopped working. After attempting to replace the bulb, noticed that the lighting assembly was melted and inoperable. Was advised by a mechanic that the entire assembly needed to be replaced.
2004 Chevrolet Malibu lights complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the light bulbs of the headlight assembly were too high in voltage that they were leaving brown burn marks. The dealer was informed of the failure and they stated that they could not assist with the failure due to the mileage and age of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 114,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the headlight bulbs constantly turned off. The vehicle was taken to repair shops and dealerships several times. The bulbs were replaced but the failure continued. The headlight bulb recently melted to the wiring harness. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. Additionally, the contact stated that the fuel gauge would fluctuate between full and empty and did produce correct readings. On three occasions, the contact ran out of fuel because of the faulty gauge. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired for this problem at the time of the complaint. The contact called the manufacturer and was told , due to high mileage on the vehicle, they could not assist her. The current and failure mileages were approximately 60,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated the turn signal bulbs continuously failed. In addition, the amber lens of the headlight assembly was melted. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The dealer advised the vehicle was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000 and the current mileage was approximately 58,000.
2004 chevrolet malibu - both front headlights assemblies are melting from the heat coming off of the turn signal/marker light. The plastic bulb housing is actually melting enough to drip onto the bulb causing them to break and need replaced. This is definitely a fire hazard.
Purchased a used 2004 chevrolet malibu in april 2009 at a saturn dealer. A month after the purchase the front left turn signal stopped working. I replaced the bulb with the part number identified in the owners manual. A few weeks later it stopped working. I continued to remove and/or replace the light bulb until it worked for a few days or weeks. After several times of replacing the bulb I took the car to the saturn dealer in august 2009. They supposedly replaced the entire head light assembly which cost several hundred dollars. The issue seemed to have been resolved until june 1 2010 when the light bulb stopped working. After investigation I noticed the left turn light bulb was mostly white in color and the turn signal amber colored lens was melted with a hole in it. It seems that during the summer months when it is hot the lamp is overheating. My left turn signal light is currently not working. The saturn dealer went out of business and closed. After research I found this is a common problem with the 2004 malibu (url below). Please investigate to see if a recall exists for this problem and if this can be permanently fixed by a chevrolet dealer. Http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2004/chevrolet/malibu/?q=turn+signal.
The front yellow signal light seen to get very hot melting the inner cover which is locate inside the headlight in both of them it seen that most of these car has the same problem.
2004 chevy. Malibu turn signal bulb/daytime running lights melt through the plastic amber cover and constantly burn out the 3157 light bulbs. The company has several repair reports for this VIN; now I replace the bulbs myself. Gm does not want to recognize the problem. My headlights are ruined, the lens covering the entire headlamp has cracked from the heat and is stained from heat damage. This is a costly repair that gm will not perform.
Problem with our 2004 chevrolet malibu: both parking lights have burned through/melted the headlight covers. We have been advised that it's not possible to just replace the headlight cover; the entire headlight assembly must be replaced. This is an expensive repair for an apparent engineering defect.
Intermittent turn signal problems. Front and rear bulbs stop working, the bulbs are frequently replaced but the flashers still stop working. When we take the old bulb out the element in the bulb is intact.
I have had to replace all of the rear and front light bulbs in my 2004 chevy malibu in the past nine months. I bought this car used from a chevy dealer in 2006. Two weeks after owning it the little malibu emblem on the dash board fell into the dash and shredded when we tried to get it out to replace it. Little things that happen ad up and are very frustrating to an owner who thought they were getting a good quality car.
Rear light bulbs keep burning out on driver side have to replace bulbs everytime it rains or gets cold.
I am simply adding to an existing complaint.#pe08062 I am reporting my concern in hopes a decision will be made to proceed with a recall. I am sadly disappointed that not only did this occur with my 1997 malibu, this is now continuing with my 2004. I love chevy and I have enjoyed both my malibus, however an issue of this magnitude should be researched. I will also make a complaint on close #ea04018 & #pe04031 as I just experienced this issue today. Chevy has a name to uphold and I find it concerning that issues can go on occurring when customers truly have concerns. Please determine wisely if and when a recall will be issued for my chevy model. I believe that gm would be making a wise decision to secure their customer's trust in their company by looking into this issue. Thank you for your time.. Concerned chevy owner
Right rear turn signal bulb went out and was replaced. Rear went out a second time and then the front went out as well. Then the back went out a third time, all happening within two months. Now about a month later the left rear bulb has done the same thing. Mechanic looked at it and said was not normal. No parts were retained after repair, however will keep next time replaced.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. Immediately after purchasing the vehicle in february of 2007, the exterior and interior lights would lose power intermittently. While driving approximately 50-60 MPH, the exterior and interior lights lost power and caused the contact to pull over to the side of the road. She turned off and parked the vehicle for a while and eventually the lights illuminated again. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. Approximately a year later, she drove the vehicle back to the dealer due to the exterior and interior lights losing power intermittently. The mechanic replaced the entire instrument panel, but the failure recurred a month later. The vehicle has not been repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were notified and stated that they were not liable for the repairs. The VIN was unavailable. The current mileage was 112,000 and failure mileage was 47,000.
Front turn signals have burned out numerous times. The plastic housing for the bulbs has melted through. This is a very common problem for the 2004 malibu.
The turn signal on the front of the vehicle (driver's side) is not working properly. It was blinking faster than normal which usually means the bulb needs replaced. I replaced the bulb, but that did not resolve the issue. I took it to the dealer and they said the entire module needs to be replaced. The vehicle has 54000 miles and it is a chevrolet malibu ls v6 2004.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. While driving at any speed, the turn signals fail. The failure occurs intermittently. The vehicle has been diagnosed for the failure, but has not been serviced. The current mileage was 71,957 and failure mileage was 65,000.
The turn signal lens a part of the front headlamp assembly is apparently melting from heat caused by the turn signal light bulb. The lens is mounted inside of the clear headlamp lens and is made out of amber colored plastic. This melting is occurring on both sides of the vehicle and has caused several light bulb malfunctions to occur. This problem not only causes the failure of the turn signal bulb but also creates the potential for a fire to break out.
Left and right front turn signals/daytime running lights are overheating and causing the yellow plastic lens surrounding the bulb to overheat and melt. The melting plastic is dripping down onto the hot bulb were is it burning. Although I have not seen it smoke or flame the damage and cause is obvious. This is a major fire hazard yet when I contacted gm they refused to do anything about it. Citing the age and mileage on the vehicle. It is a 2004 with 55,000 miles on it. I have checked out many other malibu's and the problem is occurring on the majority of them. With molten plastic dripping down onto a hot bulb or its metal base it is only a matter of time until a fire occurs. I have the same problem on both sides. This is a design issue that needs to be corrected.
I recently purchased a used 2004 chevrolet malibu with 47,000 miles. After 2 weeks of driving the vehicle, the left turn signal went out. After replacing the bulb, I noticed that a hole has burned through the yellow, plastic lens.
I have owned this car approx. 12 months...recently took a long trip-11 hours driving straight through-upon returning I noticed the left front turn signal not working, I immediately purchased replacement bulb and upon replacing I noticed the internal amber lens cup for the signal had a hole melted/burned through it. Noticing this I immediately checked the right side and it also has a hole starting to come through. I traveled at night, outside temperature was 62-68 degrees fahrenheit for the better part of the travel. The base of the bulb that was replaced shows slight melt, their is no apparent damage to the socket. I have saved the old bulb.
Turn signal bulb burning through the plastic casing resulting in ineffective turn signals. Took to gm dealer in november 2007 and they said nothing was wrong. I replaced the headlights in december. Turn signal bulb burning through plastic casing on both headlights yet again resulting in ineffective turn signals.
We own a 2004 chevy malibu ls sedan with 66,000 miles on it. In march we had the front right turn signal light bulb replaced, and within a week we had to replace the rear left turn signal. Then on may 1st, we were on a trip when the rear right turn signal went out, so we replaced that. The next day the front left turn signal went out for four hours, started to work again for a while, and went on and off again for two days. We brought it into our dealership because we suspected that there might be an electrical problem. The service person called us to report that we had to replace the electrical harness which had been cut (somehow) and it would cost a large sum of money. As with any fear of major electrical problems in an automobile, we gave him permission to replace it. However on the bill it only states that the bulb was replaced for a lesser cost and said nothing about the electrical harness that he had mentioned (which we never even knew existed). We are going back in to talk with the head service manager about this. Our concern is that there are so many reports listed here about turn signal problems. We are reporting this to chevrolet and hope other people will contact chevrolet at so they will be aware of and look into these problems.
Multiple problems with this car - left turn signal does not work - car is aligned and still wants to go left (electrical steering issues I am told) - adjustable pedals do not adjust - visor mirror is broken -
Front left turning signal is not working. I have bought many light bulbs replacing light bulb after bulb. Everytime I change the bulb it would work but as soon as I drive for little and turn the signal it goes out again. Seem as though it may have a shortage.
Turn signal bulb does not work or works periodically in the front. Both sides have stopped working at times causing the driver to be unable to signal ongoing traffic of turn. Car has been back to dealer who at first replace bulb than when it failed again said it was a "short". Same thing of right and left sides.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. Both of the front turn signal lenses have a one half inch hole burned into the top of the plastic. The plastic has completely melted and turned brown. The shiny material has turned a dull white. The dealer stated that nothing could be done because the vehicle was out of warranty. The current and failure mileages were 82,000. Updated 02-14-08.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The turn signals and hazard lights work randomly, especially in changing weather conditions. The failure was noticed while driving 15 MPH. Whenever the contact activated the turn signal and hazard lights, he would hear the lights flicker, but they would not operate. The contact found a recall on the federal safety agency website and called the manufacturer. He was informed that his VIN was not included in the recall, even though the vehicle was experiencing the same failures. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 98,000 and current mileage was 122,000.
I have had several issues with my steering column that hopefully now have been repaired. My most recent problem is related to the headlights. The front marker lights have burned through the plastic casing. It has overheated my bulb resulting in turn signal going out. In the process of repairing.
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