2015 Chevrolet Malibu: headlights failing or too dim

7 of the 270 complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu describe headlights failing or too dim.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 16 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 17, 2025 · Electrical, Fuel system · KY

My car has the auto shut off and when im driving it sometimes just dies while im driving with no warning and no power steering to pull over. Also when im at a red light and the auto shut off comes on when it starts back up all my head lights turning signals radio everything goes off and comes back on when the car restarts then when u go to take off it will die and everytime I push on the gas it hesitates to go if it dont die. I took my car to an independent car repair shop and they said they have tested everything and I have also replaced the front and back batteries and I was told it is the computer and he has had several of the same car come in with the exact problem.

Filed Mar 29, 2024 · Lights · MI

Headlight lowbeams going bad every 4 or so months. Always divers side first. My electrical auto guy said he couldn't locate a problem with the bulb being burnt out.

Filed Oct 3, 2022 · Airbags, Electrical · TX

Air bag sensor has been malfunctioning, misreading that there is a passenger in my car when there is not anybody present and the seat is clear. Check airbag light on dash is lit. The the screen display shows a blank green screen when put in reverse and has to be put in park to correct green screen. The auto shut off for the engine when the brake pedal is engaged turns the car completely off; including head lights, interior lights, and all capacities of the vehicle.

Filed Jan 30, 2021 · Electrical · 155,000 miles · TX

The check engine light came on. The code is p305f which means the battery control module is affected. This powers the accessories. When the auto stop feature triggers, the vehicle's accessories will turn off and headlights will turn off. Dangerous at night. There are no current solutions for this code and makes the car a failure for emissions.

Filed Nov 17, 2019 · Lights · 72,692 miles · VA

I have taken the car to numerous shops to get the matter fixed but no code shows up when being tested for and blown fuses. The complete right turn sing all and head lamps gouts out when I use it to turn right. Everything goes completely black as I am driving the car. Really am afraid to drive car at night. Can you tell me what could be wrong?

Filed Mar 31, 2016 · Lights · OK

I have felt from the beginning that this car had poor headlights. Since purchasing this car I have avoided driving it at night because the headlights are not sufficient for me to drive safely at night. I have commented as to this condition to my dealer and had the headlights adjusted and that may have improved the situation some. I have a gmc pickup that I drive at night. Iihs has rated this cars lighting as poor. Is there or will there be a retrofit to make this car safe??? I am considering trading for a different model, that is how serious this headlight deficiency is.

Filed Mar 25, 2015 · Electrical · 81 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet malibu. While at a complete stop, all of the electrical lights, including the headlights, powered off without warning. The contact powered the vehicle off and back on several times and all of the lights re-illuminated. The contact also stated that there was a strong smell of fuel in the vehicle. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81.