Headlights and high beams keep going out got the changed 6 times in less than 4 months came back on one time when I had the anti theft problem and had to jump my car but then back to being out again
2012 Chevrolet Malibu lights complaints
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The low-beam headlights keep burning out. A melted socket was the first issue. It was repaired a month ago and now the same problem is again at play. There must be an electrical short. This is a common problem with these vehicles that many have reported. It costs dearly to have a mechanic take apart the front of the vehicle and work on the lights since you must take off the whole front bumper to access the headlights. I have paid for repair and bulb replacement already in the past 2 months. To see it happening again is very discouraging.
My 2012 chevy malibu passenger side low beam has gone out for the second time in less than a year. After doing some research, I found this is a common issue for the chevy malibu. Entries stating similar issues specifically effecting the same passenger side low beam, totaled more than 300 on carproblemzoo.com this is not only a monetary issue, not only a resource issue, but a significant risk to operator and bystander safety. If gm does not acknowledge they have supplied a faulty product, as described by the hundreds of complaints listed online, they are complicit to any accidents or injury caused by their lack of action and concern. My own experience has been frightening, noticing a lack of power after I'm already on the road, only seeing one light from my car reflecting on another car or surface. The general public takes great care to make sure their vehicles can both safely operate and transport themselves and others. With this damaged part in chevy's malibu, making great strides for a safe vehicle could be for nothing if the light does not do its job. With this in mind, please consider the climate we live in today. The difference between a faulty headlight, and a reliable light, could mean life or death not only for those on the road, but for poc, targeted by police, for a faulty headlight. In 2015, darrius stewart was a passenger in a 2009 chevy malibu. He unjustly lost his life to a police officer after the driver was pulled over for what do you ask? A headlight out. Darrius stewart. General motors- recall. Http://chng.it/rpxwymbw9v
Headlights repeatedly go out, even after changing the low beam lights almost every month. Low beams will randomly go on and off, stationary or in movement. I live in the city, most times driving in darkness. Very dangerous.
The left headlight doesn't get power. The low beams to be exact. But now both low beams aren't getting power. The radio doesn't get power either. I believe it's a faulty wire harness. Please recall this vehicle. The lights go out at random times both moving and stationary. It's uncontrollable, also very unsafe for who ever is in the vehicle.
Upon starting my vehicle, the left lowbeam headlight was out, I tapped on the car next to the light and it came back on, the next day I started my vehicle it was out again but wouldn't work after tapping, got it repaired but less than a month it went out again along with the right side, they repaired it by installing multi purpose connectors and now the left low beam headlight is out again, this is getting way too pricey and time consuming.
Repeatedly fixing low beam headlight. Passenger side first now both low beam headlights. Switched to low beam on secondary road to have no lights. Pitch dark.
Passenger side headlight intermittently goes out for no apparent reason. The vehicle could be stationary or in motion and it does not matter. Sometimes the light will go out and back on when moving over a bumpy road.
Passenger side low beam headlight goes out intermittently. Bulb is not burnt out. Have replaced complete harness, usually solves problem for a month or so and then light goes out again. Have changed grounding also but problem still persists. This is a dangerous problem and have been pulled over by police for 'burnt out' headlight several times now and have to explain how it is a vehicle flaw, not a bad bulb. I know I'm not the only one experiencing this issue, it is all over the internet with others having the same exact problem.
I have had the same problem for months now. My headlight (both sides at different times) keep going out. I've probably changed my headlights at least 6 times in the past 6 months. I've had the headlight harness changed as well because that burned out. 2 months later the new one burned out!!! I've read so many complaints about the same issue, chevy needs to do something about this. I'm so sick of buying headlights, harnesses, and paying for service!! Its not like you just pop the headlight in on this stupid car.
Headlamps keep going out within months after service, lightbulb seems to have blown but then comes back on later. Harness replacement 2 times in 2 years, plastic connectors keep melting or heating. Bulb blown also one hour after leaving dealership servicing. Multiple dates of incident with most recent 1/29/2020
Vehicle would not start. Dealership changed fuse box and wiring in trunk due to melting. Now low beam headlights not working. Replaced one months ago, now both not working again. Noticed similar complaints on your website.
The headlights keep going out I have replaced the bulbs and connectors several times and they are currently out again for the 8th time
Driver side headlight kept going in and out until completely going out and not working. When getting a new bulb put it it did the same thing a week later. The wiring in the headlight is faulty. The same thing goes for the front speakers of the car. The front speakers will come on and off on their own as well.
Front headlight will go out like it is burned out - but then randomly turn on later - change the bulb and it will work for a few days then shut off
Passenger side low beam headlight connection between bulb and harness keeps melting causing headlight to not turn on. Have changed out wiring harness many, many times in a year.
The low beam headlights will stop working, but the bulbs are still good. This has happened while I was driving. Both lights do not work and replacing the bulb does not fix the problem.
The low beam light on the passenger side keeps going out I've changed it twice and its still going out as if there is a shortage
Three times in two months the passenger low beam has gone out. I work nights and each time it has gone out it has been while I am driving to work in the dark. I have researched the issue and no clear answer has been given on how to fix the issue.
The headlights on this vehicle go out but the bulbs are not blown. There is an issue with the connectors that cause the headlights to go out and come on sporadically. Sometimes the light will come off or on if it is hit or kicked, or if a bump in the road is hit. This causes the premature trashing of bulbs that seem to have blown. This is a problem unto itself but even more problematic since the entire bumper must be removed in order to replace (any component of) a headlight. Mechanics are familiar with this issue for several gm vehicles within a certain time frame. I have chatted with several owners of cadillacs, impalas, and malibus that experience the same problem.
I bought my 2012 malibu about 2years ago and after warranty expiration I started having codes saying to service air bags but the codes won't stay constant and no one knows why for some odd reason. On top of that the passenger side head light has been changed 5 time in less then a year and a half and once again no one knows why. I'm not the only person with constant issues the manufacturer needs to be held responsible for faulty equipment
Both low beam headlights go out too often. The lights are not burned out because they'll work for a few weeks and will not work for months at a time; individually or simultaneously. The passenger harness and bulb was replaced at winter chevy in pittsburg ca in 2018 and went out again a few months later. The low beam lights have been a consistent problem since I purchased the used car in 2015. Both low beam lights had bulb replacements 3 times each. Both low beam headlights have been out for months.
For nearly 4 years after purchase, I am constantly changing my passenger and driver side headlight bulbs. I have changed my bulbs more times than I can count. It is becoming very expensive. While driving; my driver side highbeam and low beam went out while it was raining yesterday. I live in a very mountainous area and without my headlights that work properly it is very feasible that I could get in an accident even driving under the speed limit without proper headlights. Many online car forums mention a daytime running lamp relay causes these issues. This needs to be investigated for I would love to let my newly licensed son drive it.
For months I been dealing with my low beams and high beams not working on my passenger side then one day the high beam work for a few minutes I have gotten pulled over by the police, I have changed the bulbs, I have took it to midas to get it checked out and they couldn't figure out the issue. I'm taking it to another mechanic tomorrow. I see I'm not the only one having this issue
Headlights burn out repeatedly! Happens randomly, on either side after car has been off. I am averaging 1 to 6 months after a headlight change, it is very costly on this model since the whole front bumper cover must be removed to change a bulb.
The passenger low-beam light has an issue. I'm not alone, thousands of other chevy malibu drivers have all reported the exact same issue. The wiring harness that connects to the low-beam bulb keeps over-heating and melting, causing the bulb to go out. I have replaced the pigtail three times now, and it keeps going out. I have even pulled the drl fuse, which many believe could have been the problem, and it still keeps happening. Please issue a recall for this issue as I am not alone.
Recently purchased 2012 chevy malibu july 13, 2019. Two weeks after purchase the passenger headlight went out. Changed it, and now its out again 5 weeks later. This seems to be a common problem with these cars. I have found online many people complaining of the very same problem. (passenger headlight) some say to change the wiring harness as they seem to get overloaded and melt (but that fix doesn't last long either from what I read) others say the daytime running light relay causes an issue and should be taken out of the car. It says in the owner's manual that drl reduces the light output of the headlights for daytime running by 30%. This seems to be what is causing the amp draw for the low beams to skyrocket in drl relay. The massive amp draw is too much for the terminals in the plug, so they get super hot and melt the plastic plug. The metal terminals relax from the heat and stop making good contact,which worsens the amp draw problem causing the light to not work. ( but not necessarily due to the bulb burning out, as some have posted they put the passenger bulb in drivers side and the bulb still works) this issue could potentially be very dangerous especially at night if both headlights go out at the same time due to the amp surge. I believe this is a design flaw. I don't know how many complaints you have to receive for this to be considered a safety recall but please consider it! Thanks
My passenger lowbeam light will not come on once the car is started. I have changed the bulb and wiring harness and the light will work for a few days and then will stop working. I have talked to other people who have the same issue with this car and chevrolet wants 160 dollars to even look at it.
Passenger side low beam keeps going out
Low beam lights continuously going out. Bulb is still good. Have replaced bulb. Took the vehicle to the chevy dealership. They replaced some wiring or harness. Now passwnger side low beam is out again!
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