2014 Chevrolet Malibu: headlights failing or too dim

5 of the 351 complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu describe headlights failing or too dim.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 15 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Headlights failing or too dim by model year

2022
1
2020
1
2019
3
2018
5
2017
2
2016
16
2015
7
2014
5
2013
16
2012
194
2011
128
2010
95
2009
94
2008
49
2007
4
2006
13
2005
60
2004
36
2003
7
2002
12
2001
6
2000
6
1999
6
1998
26
1997
17

What owners say

Filed Jun 30, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · IA

The headlights burn out frequently the air conditioner does not work the ignition had to be replaced there's always a code of p0171 the start/stop feature does not work the brakes make the car shake. When does stuff takes place I have to pull the vehicle over cousin me to put others in danger by being on the shoulder of the road broke down. Yes the car is available for inspection. The radio randomly turns on and off therefore the backup camera does not work as it should why this vehicle has not been recalled is beyond me.

Filed Feb 6, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 53,079 miles · LA

When start stop was engaged at light the car shut off everything on the dash and radio went blank. It auto started and AC was no longer working. Afterwards I smelled a slight burning scent (in louisiana traffic, I was unsure it was me) but car ran fine. When start stop engaged there was a longer than normal pause before would auto start would engage. It would intermittently fail to crank on occasion for a few key turns. Engine light came on. Trunk would mysteriously pop open. Started displaying two key fobs programmed, ABS stable track, reduced engine power, low battery and another thing I can't remember at start up. I changed the battery and alternator with new ones and the next day the instrument panel flickered as well as head lights. And when I was to take it in to dealership it had complete electrical failure. The dealership said it was the engine fuse block and replaced it. Now the engine light is still on and has a pause before it start. Will not send diagnostics to my chevy app. Remote start is not working with eng light on. I told them I thought is was battery control module but he insisted that it was just the engine fuse block. I cannot explain the anxiety. And have told my family that if I die in that car to sue gm. There should be nothing wrong with this car at 6 years old. 53000 miles and is driven less than 50 miles a week.

Filed Feb 17, 2020 · Lights · LA

On information panel I received a message that the blinker light was out I've changed the bulb an now no working headlights or taillight

Filed May 8, 2019 · Acceleration, Airbags · 45,000 miles · CA

I'm driving on a city street with a passenger in the passenger seat and suddenly the air bag light comes on and all of the gauges on the dash board stop working (speedometer/gas) and radio goes black. It happens intermittently and usually only when someone is in the passenger seat. I'm not sure if I lose my headlights as well because I haven't had it happen at night yet.

Filed Sep 16, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 3,500 miles · VA

On cloudless days when the sun is about 30 degrees or lower in the sky the automatic headlights turn on and the vehicle dims the instrument panel. It is too bright outside to drive without sunglasses and almost impossible to see the dimmed gauges. My other vehicles with automatic headlights do not turn on when it is so bright outside.