2010 Chevrolet Malibu: windshield wiper failure

Filed Dec 19, 2022 · Electrical · MI

Just Replaced Fuel Pump, Passenger Headlight Randomly Goes Out, Top Break Light Randomly Goes Out, Had To Replace Wiper Motor, & Fuel Pump Relay Wire Faulty. Wiring To Fuse Boxes Seem To Be Loose. Dealership or Any Other Certified Tech Will Listen or Touch To Fix The Car When Everything Is Working.

Filed Aug 13, 2020 · Visibility · 145,000 miles · NY

Was driving during a rain storm with my windshield wipers activated on the highway and the wipers abruptly stopped working. Dangerous situation to say the least. Can it get them to work again.

Filed May 5, 2020 · Driver assistance, Lights · 35,000 miles · TX

In 2012, we were driving along and attempted to back into a parking spot, when the car refused to reverse. It started going slower than the usual speed limit, so I didn't know what to do. I pulled out to head home, but the car didn't get much speed, nor would it reverse at all. I had it towed and the transmission was burned out. I'd only had the car less than 30,000 miles. Chevrolet repaired or rebuilt the transmission. A year later, I was pulled over due to the tail lights not working. 2016 the car wouldn't pick up speed again. I had it towed and the transmission had burned out again. We got it rebuilt a second time and now the lights, wipers, door locks, and windows aren't working again either. Obviously there's a manufacturer issue that needs reviewing on this year malibu.

Filed Apr 27, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · OH

The electrical randomly malfunctions sometimes the interior and exterior lights won't work and they randomly come on or go off while driving. While I was driving down the highway the headlights stopped working and it was almost dark out side I had to pull over and turn off the car and restart it a couple times before they came back on. There is a leak somewhere that causes the car to overheat. The motor blower for the heating and cooling will also randomly stop working. The windshield wipers broke and after replacing and fixing the part they broke again while I was driving down a crowded highway in the pouring rain. I fixed the windshield wipers 2 times and they still continue to malfunction and quit working. The exauhst has a leak. The transmission malfunctions and doesn't shift right while driving it takes forever to shift and one time while driving the vehicle started to lose power and would barely drive when I would give it gas and the brakes wouldn't work it was like that for about 8 minutes before it finally started to work properly. There is a piece that connects to the transmission that keeps coming undone causing the vehicle to not be able to shift gears. I started the vehicle and tried to put it in drive but it wouldn't work and I fixed the problem and upon arriving at my destination the vehicle went into park but continued to move I had to use the emergency brake to stop it. The warning light for the engine, traction control stability and the tires has been on for several months. The turn signals randomly quit working while driving when I first turn them on they don't work but after a couple seconds they start to work. The mid flap came off while I was driving 55 MPH down the highway and almost caused me to wreck. The parts affected is the electrical, body, power train, lighting, wheels, suspension, brakes, visibility/wipers and the engine.

Filed Sep 21, 2017 · Visibility · 75,000 miles · VA

In 2015 wiper trans failed at heavy rain and new one was installed by bob bell chevrolet dealer. In august 2017, on rainy day on I-95 toward wdc wipers stopped working and with life treating I drove the car to another dealership - pohanka chevrolet that said that wiper trans failed. I got failed trans - looked as a new, but it is life threatening situation when on freeway driver looses visibility completely. Looks like that is persistently failing gm part needed to be recalled in order to keep us drivers safe.

Filed Jun 15, 2017 · Visibility · 92,284 miles · MO

On 6/30/14, due to rain on the interstate highway, the wiper stopped working again, but due to this occurred over a year ago and 12,000 warranty expired, my wife and were told it had to be replaced again and we had to pay for it (mileage 92284). This has also been filed under this website under 10735008 and 10992948. This is a safety hazard and it needs to at least be thoroughly investigated.

Filed Jun 15, 2017 · Visibility · 113,245 miles · MO

Back in april of 2013, the wiper stopped working during heavy rain and heavy winds. Took car to lou fusz chevrolet of st. Peters, mo (which is where the car was first bought in june 2010). My wife and I were advised that wiper transmission/module loose at motor. The wiper module assembly was replaced. On 6/30/14, due to rain on the interstate highway, the wiper stopped working again, but due to this occurred over a year ago and 12,000 warranty expired, my wife and were told it had to be replaced again and we had to pay for it (mileage 92284). On 6/19/15, wiper again goes out due to heavy rain on the interstate highway (mileage 113245). It was then determined that the tech found the wiper transmission link bar was broken. My wife and I never had a problem with a car with wipers breaking down like this one has. Update on the problem: the windshield wiper motor occurred again to where it was taken to the lou fusz st peters, mo, location on 5/22/17 with a mileage of 158455. This time my wife and I first had to pay around $400.00 to repair it, again!! I have already contacted general motors about these issue(s) to no avail at this time. My case# with gm is under #[xxx]. This is now a total of four times the same issue(s) with the windshield wiper motor on the same car!!! This need to be investigated and/or a recall needs to occur. I have also submitted previous occurrences of this on this website under #10735008, #10992948, and #10995266. This is safety hazard!! Now I am asking someone from the federal safety agency to contact me by phone to discuss this situation. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 2, 2017 · Visibility · 158,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds in the rain, the windshield wipers failed to function. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and waited until the rain stopped to resume driving. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (lou fusz chevrolet located on 5120 n service rd, st peters, mo, 63376) where it was diagnosed that the wiper motor was working, but the wiper transmission module detached and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer did not offer further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000. Updated 07/27/17*lj

Filed Sep 28, 2016 · Driver assistance, Steering · 162,409 miles · MS

I was on my way to work and I had to stop to get gas. Everything was fine. I pulled away form the pump and proceeded to the end of the driveway. When I left the parking lot to pull into traffic, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. I was driving less than 5 MPH. The traction control light was on, ESC message, and service power steering system were activated. I drove back home and went to work in my other vehicle. 162,409 miles. I purchased the car brand new in february 2010. All oil changes and tire rotations have been completed at a chevy dealership. I've only purchased tires, two batteries, and windshield wipers for my car until last week. That was the engine coolant sensor. Until now I always bragged and said that my malibu was the best car ever because I never had any issues with it.

Filed Jul 12, 2016 · Visibility · 66,000 miles · CT

During a torrential downpour, I switched on my windshield wipers. I was traveling at 65 miles per hour on the highway. After slowing my speed, I switched the windshield wipers to the highest speed. After about 30 seconds, I heard a loud bang, and the wipers completely stopped working. The entire wiper assembly needed to be replaced. The car has only 66,000 miles on it. I'm lucky to be alive. I was able to pull to the side of the road, but it could have ended in tragedy. This is not a problem with the wiper motor, but the part that connects the motor to the wiper blades.

Filed Mar 14, 2016 · Visibility · 70,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the windshield wipers failed to function. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 05/03/16*lj

Filed Aug 9, 2015 · Visibility · 140,000 miles · WI

While driving 65 miles per hour in a severe thunderstorm on the i94 tollway headed to chicago the wipers came to a sudden stop. I was completely blinded and in the 3rd lane to the left. I immediately put on my blinkers and started beeping my horn. My daughter had to stick her head out the window to guide me to the right side of the road to pull over. We were struggling through heavy traffic and scared out of our minds! After we finally made it to the side, with my 18 month old granddaughter in the car we had to sit there for more than 2 hours to wait for the rain to stop. After researching the chevy forum website I realized this is a common problem on chevy malibu's of various years and a major safety issue! It appears there was a recall on previous years of chevy malibu windshield wipers and I believe there should be a recall on this before someone is seriously injured or worse!