The brakes light keep going out they won’t blink the won’t turn on fuses are blowing
2012 Chevrolet Malibu lights complaints
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Passenger headlight caught fire while driving
Passenger side low beam headlight wont work. Replace fuses relays and wiring harness. Ive read online where this is very common with these cars and even replacing the headlight assembky isnt a sure fix.
Passenger headlight continues to go out, replaced bulb and wiring harness multiple times
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the low-beam headlights failed to properly illuminate the roadway. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where both headlights were replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic on two other occasions, where both headlights were replaced. After the repair, the contact stated that she became aware that the passenger’s side headlight again failed to properly illuminate. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.
I bought my chevy Malibu in 2018 from a used car dealership. A couple months after I bought it the radio blew. I tried replacing fuses it would not work. The lights keep blowing. I keep replacing them and have had a new pigtail that's been grounded. That replacement happened last Thursday. Right light has blown again. Short in electrical system. Cause battery to go down. Windows will only work sometimes and the same goes for the door locks. I currently waiting for a tow truck. The new battery will not start.
Passenger as well as driver side headlight continuously pop on and off, not blowing the bulbs but assuming there is a wiring issue
Right (passenger side) lo beam headlight continues to go out. You must remove the bumper to change headlamps, so, time consuming and expensive labor. I have changed this bulb 4 times just for it to go out within a couple hours. There is an entire forum of this same complaint. When you make a large purchase such as a vehicle, you should be assured that you can use your vehicle as intended without the stress and worry of malfunctions that can lead to costly tickets.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, his headlights would intermittently fail to operate as needed without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to several independent mechanics and has had multiple headlight bulb replacements; however, the failure still persisted after each repair. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving, the brake light was illuminated. The contact stated that at the time she was not depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that when she was switching gears from either drive or reverse the brake light only illuminates once in gear and does not turn off. The contact also stated that the traction control warning light also illuminates while driving, however the vehicle does not drive any differently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised her that there was a recall on the same year, make and model vehicle as her vehicle the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) . The contact said she was advised that her vehicle had to be taken to the dealer to have her vehicle reprogrammed. The contact stated that she has not yet contacted the dealer or the manufacturer at this time. The failure milage was 60,000.
I bought the car a year ago from a used car lot. Replaced the cam shaft positioning sensor as per diagnostic reading for check engine light. Since then, svc air bag light has stayed on. Traction control light stays on and is disengaged. When braking ESC warning goes on and off and sliding occurs. The low beam headlights go on and off intermittently and no way of knowing when it will happen. When turning cruise control on or off, the car will accelerate on its own and will increase speed until brake is applied. Regardless of whether cruise control was turned on or off. I have had it looked at at my local Mr.Tire and they cannot figure out what is happening.
Headlights (low beam)keep going out. Bulbs have been changed repeatedly but immediately go out. Sometimes it will go on when I drive over a bump but will be out next time I start my car. Researching message boards this is a known issue with this model.
I have a 2012 Chevy Malibu i bought it in 2014. I have had the Esc light come on in 2016 but no problem with it untill now of this year in 2022. Not knowing the problem i have already put ALOT into it. I took it to a machanic they told me it was the rack and pinion. So got that done . Apparently it wasn't it took it to another machanic they told me it was struts got that done too n still nothing so i looked it up online got CV joint, inner ,tie rod, wheel alignment. All those done n still nothing fix it. I didn't know what else to do until i made more scratch on my vehicle and i found that it could be a recall .
The center brake light doesn't work. I put in a new LED light assembly in and it still doesn't work.
I brought my vehicle into a chevrolet center near me to have a 'manufacturers warranty fix' done to my vehicle on 04/17/2021, as the power steering had failed and I was able to get this fixed for free. When I turned my vehicle on and noticed the power steering notification on my dash, I tried to back my car out of where I was parked and move my wheel, but could not move the wheel. When the part was replaced, I was told that there were still sensors on my dash indicating that I needed the ESC and stability traction control serviced for my car. According to the chevrolet dealership, this had 'nothing to do with the special policy fix' and not something they would be fixing for me. After checking the for any recalls on my 2012 chevy malibu, I found one from may 2014 that described exactly the problem I was having with my vehicle: loss of vehicle stability traction control, cruise control and random illumination of brake lights. I contacted chevy once again about this recall, to which they said there 'was no recall for the vehicle, and if there was it was already fixed'. Not only was this completely unprofessional and lacking concern of safety for my child and I, I do not know where to turn to for this to be remedied. Attached is the ticket for the initial fix I had done.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the headlight connectors were melted and had to be replaced 7 times within the past three months. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that there was too much volts going to the headlight wiring connectors causing the connectors to melt. The vehicle was taken to van chevrolet (100 nw vivion rd, kansas city, mo 64118, 816‑527‑8564) to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired however, a week later the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact emailed the manufacturer and received a response which stated that they were aware of the failure however, no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
I have changed my passenger headlight 3 times and pigtail once and it still keeps going out called chevy they know its a common problem but can't do anything about it unless I pay not fair to the consumer
My low beam headlights keep going out even after I change them. The driver side has been changed 3 times, everytime it went out immediately afterwards. This last time it went out within two hours after changing it. It doesn't help that I have to do take the entire bumper off to change the headlight; not making it the easiest task.
Having issue with passenger side low beam light after replacing it still see the light goes in and out I looked up the issue online and see many people are having the same issue on the same side of the vehicle with the passenger side light and everybody experiencing the same problem the light will go in and out even after you replace the bulb.
I've been seeing many complaints about headlight failure.low beam headlight on the right side ...plus you have to take off the front trim panel to access the bulb. Very bad design.
My passenger headlight wiring harness has a short in the wiring or from the headlight bulb to the short wiring harness to the main wiring harness. I sent general motors a message. They want me to pay for it. It is a factory fault. I only get social security for my funds.
The brake lights stay on while driving or they will not come on while stopping then the service ESC comes on along with service traction light it happens while driving at random times not always an issue there was a recall performed on vehicle in the past for same issue but now can't get service ţo relook at that problem because it doesn't come back brake lamp malfunction comes back brake apply sensor had replaced same issue 2 hours later
I've changed my passenger side low beam headlight 3 times and it keeps going out. I've had this done 3 times since september 2020. Also, my lock and unlock buttons do not work, except for on the passenger side, only the unlock side of the button works. I've had this car since september or october I believe of 2018. It's very frustrating and I've waisted over $500 getting it replaced.
While driving passenger side low beam stopped working, then came back on after a few days. Now both passenger and driver low beams are not working. High beams are fine. I always used the automatic lighting to have them turn on/off for anytime I drive. Low beams required new headlamps and melted relay, replaced that as well. Service ESC and traction control lights come on dash, then turn off, then come back on. It is intermittent and won't ever stay on long enough to have checked. Usually it happens when stopped at a stoplight and then when you start to accelerate again it goes off.
I've replaced low beam headlight bulbs 4 times (3 on passenger side) the past 13 months; the high beams 3 times (2 on passenger side). Had to run on high beams only for approx 2 months cause both low beams went out a couple of months after replacing them. Been buying the higher end bulbs and been careful to not touch them. Had to replace yet other bulb tonight cause high beam went out. Replaced 1 high beam and 2 low beams and the passenger side low beam went out on the way home about 15 miles.
The passenger side low beam light keeps going out. I've changed it 4 times in less than 2 years.
The right headlight keeps going out. I have changed the bulb 6 times in two weeks. I have changed the plug and it still keeps going out. It is the low beam light bulb that malfunctions. I have changed the switch for the lights and also took it to a car shop. Nothing is fixing it.
Passenger low beam headlight burned out 6 times and had to be replaced each time. Driver's side low beam burned out twice and replaced each time. Both headlights were replaced every time one went out. This was done to be safe as it is difficult and time consuming to replace. Currently driver's side is very dim and passenger side is out again and vehicle cannot be driven at night. Lights have gone out at random times and have caused very poor night vision. Luckily no accidents, but have been pulled over twice because of the issue. A couple incidents the headlights would go on and off when hit bumps in road. I read many reviews and believe this is a very common issue, gm is aware of the problem and has not recalled the vehicles to fix it.
In 2019, my vehicle's tail lights, blinkers, headlights, & interior lights went out. I began to receive dashboard notifications from my car about traction control in early 2018 and earlier this year I started receiving notifications of problems with my airbags. I bought new bulbs, but that didn't solve my lighting problems. I took my car to a chevy dealership and was charged/paid a large sum of money to be told I needed a new fuse panel and headlight bulbs. I was told the panel wasn't available due to a strike at the plant & to come back later to have the panel installed. I returned later to be told that the tech didn't record his findings on my profile so no one knew what was wrong with my vehicle and was asked to pay out more money. Therefore, I took my vehicle to a different dealership and it was documented that my vehicle required a substantial amount of wiring which includes, but not limited to, body control module (bcm), body harness, a new fuse block, labor, etc., the price tag is in the thousands. I conducted online research and learned of recalls on my vehicle. I contacted chevrolet and was told there was no recall on my particular VIN although there is a recall on the year, make and model of my car and there was nothing chevrolet could do to assist me. However, for every single issue I am experiencing with my car there is a recall for it. I am unable to drive my financed vehicle due to safety hazards and the possibility of being ticketed by the police or worse. I received notice for one recall after purchasing my car and that was for a seat belt. From my understanding 13036 is the bcm chevy recall number. Please let me know if more information is needed.
My headlights have been replaced 3 times in the past 2 years (twice in the past 6 months). I am a single mom and cannot afford to continuously pay $180 to have bulbs replaced. I have to take it to a mechanic shop because the front bumper has to be removed. This last time, the left low beam light, would go on and off and then it just finally went out. It did not matter if I was sitting still or if the car was in motion, however, I did notice it happened more when I would hit bumps. It is almost like their is a loose wire somewhere. This vehicle needs to be recalled to fix the faulty issues that myself and others are having.
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