Both yellow daytime running light covers are melted. There is a burn mark surrounding the holes over each light bulb -- on both the right and the left side of the vehicle. The clear plastic shell around the headlight is discolored as a result of the excess heat.
2004 Chevrolet Malibu lights complaints
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My wife and bought a 2004 chevy malibu in july 2004. In march 2007 my turn signals began to fail, both the left and right sides. Also, the right side amber cover on the running lights has a hole burnt in the top of it and the left side is beginning to burn thru now. I replaced several bulbs and also took it the dealership that we purchased it from; the first time they replaced the bulbs and the turn signals worked for about 1 hour after leaving the dealership. I took the vehicle back and was told that I needed to have the sockets replaced, the sockets were replaced and everything worked fine for 2 months and the problem happened again, so back to the dealership I went and this time I was told that I needed to have both complete headlamp assemblies replaced. There's obviously a major problem with these vehicles. Sooner or later this situation will result in a fire and possibly bodily injuries and property damage. What is going to take before gm wake up? There are no recalls for this issue....
The left front turn signal had to be replaced around 9 times in the three years I have owned the car.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle's exterior front turn signal consistently fails. The vehicle purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 46,793 and failure mileage was 44,532.
Auto: 2004 chevrolet malibu ls - front turn signal-daytime running light melted a hole in the amber lens on both sides of the car. Grand prize chevrolet of miami replaced both headlight assembly's . Have seen other malibus with the same problem and I am trying to find out if this is going to be a recurring problem. I have noticed that on newer models the daytime running lights are now the headlights instead of the turn signal lamps.
2004 malibu customer has had problems with loss of electric power steering and wants out of the lease without penalty**cc the radio was inoperative, the cruise control was inoperative at times, it would turn off, but not engage. The PCM was replaced. The passenger side directional lights and brake lights were inoperative. The dealer replaced the bulbs. The heated seats came on by themselves. The intermediate shaft was replaced, because the consumer stated there was a noise when turning the steering wheel. The transmission cooling lines were leaking, the rear defogger on the passenger side was inoperative. When the windshield wipers were on intermittent, they would go full speed by themselves.
After one year of driving our 2004 malibu (about 20, 000 miles), the signal lights began failing. Replacement of the bulbs by a gm dealer solved each problem (4 incidents). Then about two weeks ago the right front signal revealed an electrical short in the wiring harness, which was replaced at our expense. Today the left rear signal socket and harness have the same problem. There appears to be a manufacturing or design defect in the signal light system.
I bought a 2004 chevy malibu in august of 2004. Since that time all 4 signal lights and one headlight assembly have burnt out and needed to be replaced. The left rear signal light is now inoperable. Making this the 5 time I have had problems with the signal lights. I have asked them (chevrolet service department) to check the entire electrical system every time and every time they tell me that the problem has been resolved. Several times the work invoice copy said, "replaced signal light bulb" there appears to be a more serious issue to this problem and I see that I am not the only one that it has happened to. Although no fire has occurred, I feel that there is definite safety hazard when it unexpectedly stops operating because you are unable to signal other drivers that you are turning.
Dt*: the contact stated the right front turn signal stopped working without warning. Upon initial inspection, the amber lens inside the headlight housing had visible damage on the headlight assembly as though it had burned. There were no visible flames or smoke to indicate a fire. The dealer was alerted, but no repairs were made.
Left turn signal inop. Replaced under warranty. Failure again within an hour of leaving dealership.
I bought the 2004 malibu in june 2004. In january 2005, the front driver's side turn signal and headlight stopped working. I took it to the nearest shop, and they replaced the bulbs. A few weeks later, it happened a second time. They replaced the bulbs again. When it happened the third time I asked for further investigation into the problem, including wiring. They discovered the whole light carriage needed to be replaced. Problem fixed. In march 2005, the rear driver's side light did the same thing. The entire carriage was replaced. It just seemed a bit excessive for a car less than a year old.
I have had many problems with my 04 malibu. Rough idle, power steering faliure many times took to dealer 3 times could not duplicate, brought in with power steering out at it was duplicated, but could not figure out for a while told me to continue to drive, no safety factor.finally thought they figured out put in a new steering column, 9,000 miles later back to having problems with power steering. Also problems with hard shifting,and also with ignition sticking or continuing to turn over after leeting go of the key. I would not recomend this car to anyone and they should all be crushed.my wife is terrified of the car and will not drive.car is at dealer right now we are driving a loaner. *jb ea04018_cat
While driving power steering pump failed . The consumer took the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. *ak ea04018_cat currently the vehicle still does not steer properly. The vehicle was taken four times before the service dealer to say it was okay. The headlights shined too high, there was a vibration when the vehicle was in motion and was unable to be duplicated.
Consumer complained about an electrical problem. Consumer took vehicle to dealership and had the work done on july 1, 2004. Vehicle had only 100 miles. On august 13,2004 the dashboard lights failed, and the tail lights were out. On august 23, vehicle had the same problem. Consumer parked the vehicle and the locks automatically unlocked while the vehicle was still running. Also, the air conditioner was running when the key was not in the ignition.
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