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Problems with 2011 Chevrolet Malibu ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

On average, the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu starts to “feel” problems with the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and its various aspects after 79 655 miles.

Components Affected by ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Issues

We have classified the 164 complaints from 2011 Chevrolet Malibu about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.

WIRING 1 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 1

Recently reported ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems on 2011 Chevrolet Malibu

I have gotten my low beam headlights changed on both sides twice, costing me $150 each time due to having to remove the bumper, and they keep going out!!! i work at night in an area heavily populated with deer, among other issues with just needing to have my headlights working regularly. i don't have money to keep replacing them! and i just got it in october.

Numerous dash lights randomly come on service esc service traction control engine power reduced engine power reduced followed by engine disabled . at that point the engine dies and you are unexpectedly faced with the surprised horror of being at a roll un able to power out of the way of traffic .and at the mercy of the exact location of all these things suddenly happening at random all the warnings are quick so quick u have no time to pull over befor you are at a dead roll . today my mom n me as well as my girlfriend were all most killed by a semi truck carrying hot asphalt . i couldnt imagine having to be smashed to death with no chance to react and to top it off possibly even burned to death crushed all while haveing to hear my mothers screams in my last moments of life.please look into this problem i've researched online and ive found many forms where ppl arehaveibg simpler issue. the whole smashed burned by hot asphalt senerio was only a flash of images i imagined but the five foot of space between the truck that fact all most side ...

When i first purchased the vehicle the engine light would constantly come on and go off but now the engine light is always on. i just recently started having issues with the airbags on the passenger side not being engaged and the engine esc comes on whenever it pleases, even when the weather is good outside. last weekend, my battery died for the first time, i'm just glad that i had someone to jump me off. my primary concern is my headlights. i have gotten pulled over by the police 3 times due to my intermittent headlights. the first time my right side headlight went out, a officer pulled me over and informed me of the issue, so i got it fixed the very next day. a week goes by and i get pulled over again and the officer informed me but this time i informed the officer that i just changed the bulb a week ago and he mentioned that it could be the wiring. after the officer left, i got out my car and hit the headlight with my fist and it came back on just to go back out the next day. i went to my local ...

The front passenger headlights low beam keeps going out i have changed the socket 2 times and changed the wire harness 1 time and it's only the low beam burning out on repeat like every other month i change it and try fixing it with new sockets or lights and it keeps burning out i think this has to be an electrical issue from manufacturer because many people are experiencing the same issue on the passenger side headlight low beam please can we get this recalled and fixed please

Vehicle lights dim, loss of power, esc, traction control, illuminates on dash. car sputters with no acceleration. car is unable to turn. this happened as i began to leave my subdivision, luckily i was able to push it back. i have a new battery no car will not crank unless i have a jump.

Service esc light came on and disabled my engine twice! 1 time on february 14,2019 which i was told it was the throttle body got that replaces in march. come june samething happened service esc engine disabled and we had to be towed off of the expressway in june of 2019. after taking the car to the mechanic to get it serviced for the same issue again i was told that the body control module has a shortage in it and fuses in my fuse box had melted to the fuse box and caused a shortage ! the car stopping on the expressway could have killed me and my mom!!!

Every year had to get my connector replaced because my light bulb keeps going out. happening for the past 3 years.

Drivers side low beam headlight keeps going out, replaced it several times only to realize it's not the bulb itself

My 2011 chevrolet malibu has had 5 incidences over the last year of low beam headlights going out. never both at the same time. this is not only annoying and expensive each time i bring it in for repairs. it is also dangerous. particularly when one of the headlights goes out at night time driving on dark roads. additionally a headlight out is sufficient reason for law enforcement to issue a summons. i contacted general motors may 20th 2019 via phone regarding this safety issue. received a case number. i received a call back 6 days later. response was that the car is out of warranty. i did inform gm that there are literally over 300 listings on google for persons with the same problem. gm shows no interest in this expensive repair, in a repetitive problem, and an illegal situation that can result in law enforcement issuing a summons. apparently there are issues with the connectors at the bulbs not making contact. the replaced connectors exhibit overheating which may indicate overload of power, or connectors ...

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled as the immobilizer indicator warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the tim lally chevrolet dealer (440-359-8781, 24999 miles rd, warrensville heights, oh 44128) where the vehicle was kept for observation. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 82,000. the vin was not available.

My passenger headlight went out on the highway at night. i replaced the light and it went out the next day. i took the car to get serviced and found out that the headlight pigtail was melted.i believe the problem to be the drl relay switch because there are numerous chevrolet models having this problem.

While driving and stationary the inside lights blinks, the power steering cane on twice and i have my seatbelt on the light indicator comes on while the it's connected

My vehicle is at an auto shop been there for a week and a half to repair the clunking noise in the steering column but the motor and module for the electric steering assist is seizing up which would be dangerous to turn in traffic. i already spent enough time and money on parts and labor. this is nothing i have done to the car only had for a year. i need your help! this should be a recall issue! or send me a new motor and module for this car please. you guys can at least do that. i love the car but this is a problem. 2.4l electric assist. the steering column is fine just need the motor and module. thank you for your help!

3rd time passanger headlight has gone out in the last year. along with the previous issues i reported

Lights on panal come on go off when i stop the car and turn back on. i was driving maybe 30-35 mph on city street going straight. no we rain, pot holes or speed bumps