Problems with 2012 Chevrolet Malibu EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the headlight bulbs failed numerous times. the bulbs were replaced several times; however, the failure was not corrected. the vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer for inspection, but a failure code for the headlight wiring system could not be located. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

My car can run for a certain amount of time and the battery will die randomly. my headlight constantly cut off and interior my hot an cold level stay down on a reglar day. the ac blows out cold air when on heat or it will just blow air. my car will just stifen up and not drive after restarting the battery.

My headlights keep going out, my car will not align and the electrical plug will not work

The low beam and running lights on driver's side keep going out the wiring harness and bulb has been changed 5 times now and still goes out ever other week . and to top it off this car has the most rediculous way to get at the headlights. so time consuming

The low beam headlight on the passenger continuously goes out after repairing. i had the bulb replaced 3 times, within a months time. i ended up getting an expensive diagnostic test, replaced the socket, as suggested. shortly thereafter, the bulb went out again. replaced, then it went out again. i drove around with my high beam on (so i can see) until i burnt that out too. i just got it replaced and not even a week later it's out again. i can't continue paying for this defect. can someone please advise of resolution? i see that this is a problem with a lot of the owners of this vehicle. please help.

The headlights have continuously shorted out. i have changed the headlights 3 times in a 3 week span and they keep going out. i have replaced fuses as well. the traction on the car is constantly slowing down. the esc light comes on. the car slows down on all streets and it has done so on the highway.

My low beams and now high beam headlights keep going out. replaced three times and two on the other side. costs over 150 each time. driving or when i go to start car is when they go out and only once after hitting bump it came on. there are thousands of people reporting same problem on car guru. type in your car make and model and year with headlight problems and you will see how many drivers are effected by this and have to keep paying. i also got pulled over 5 times in 2 months for headlights. this is a problem and needs the maker to take responsibility. i also can get records from dealership of all work paid for.

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.

I recieved a notice from gmconcerning the body control module (bcm) warning me that my brake lights could malfunction, but warning me not to take my car to the dealer because of this warning. now i have talked to an insurance representative a member of my family who happens to be a lawyer also a member of the police dept and i have been told that since i got thois warning that makes me aware of a serious, dangerous and possibly a deadly defect in this automobile, therefore if i was in an accident and some body got killed, not only would it be my fault, but in fact i would and/or copuld be charged and found responsible and charged with that death. not only that, but in fact my insurance company could leagally and therefore would possibly pay ffor any damages period. now, since i have had this car, i have recieved a simaliar notice about the steering machanism on this car to which i was told the same thing, a recall on the seat belts, a notice about the headlights on this car and if i am not mistaken an earlier notice about to headlights. so everytime i drive this car, i am not sure that i will accidently have a wreck,kill someone or even be killed myself; i have contacted the nhtsa about this problems previously about some of those deadly defects, yet this car is still allowed to be on the road, so why,why, why, why hasn't this company been forced to recall this dangerous safty hazzard vehicle ?? when even though on the top of this letter, it's dated "march 2017" yet i didn't recieve this letter until may 2017/

Driving and both low and high beams go out at night. days later it came back on, then a day later went out again.replaced lights bulbs and a week later it goes out again! this is dangerous and clearly a safety issue! i almost crash the first time they went out on the freeway.

On two occassions the power steering suddenly went completely out while on the highway. since i got the car 2 years ago i have had many issues with the lighting amd electrical. the brake light works when it chooses to even if k done push the brake and with new bulbs it may not work. the headlights do the same. they come on and go off when they choose to. i have replaced bulbs over 20 times in the past 2 years when i didn't actually have to. my sensors also don't work which i was told was an electrical issue. i have a front light that won't go off so each time i cut the car off i have to unplug my battery so it doesn't die. the date posted isnt the only date its happened it was the day it all started.

Headlamps constantly burning out fuzes blown dangerous when lights go out at night. safety hazard.

My dim headlight keeps burning out and i kept having to change my bulbs. to come to find out it was my wiring harness and i've had to change it twice. my bright lights do good. it's just the dim lights. please recall this. it's a headache trying to fix this problem once or twice a month. i've also read that several other people's chevy malibus headlights are messing up too. everytime i pass a malibu one of the headlights are burned out. please fix this problem. thank you.

Head lights been repaired 3 times costing 220 each time... seems to be no known fix for this possible electrical error....

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the passenger side headlamp failed without warning. the failure occurred six times. the contact stated that the wire harness and bulbs were replaced by independent mechanics approximatley six times. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 156,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that there was an electrical short with the wiring associated with the headlights. the low beams, high beams, running lights, and turn signals failed to function. the vehicle was inspected, diagnosed, and repaired by a mechanic. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Pulling out of a parking space, all of a sudden my steering wheel does a quick jerk, my traction light luminates and then service esc comes up on the display and then power steering shows on the display and at that point iost power steering assist and at this point i could not turn the wheel at all, i had no control over the car at this point. i put the car in park, turned it off for several minutes and then turned it back on and power steering was back. this is unexceptable...what if i had been on the free way going 70 miles per hour and lost power steering. this very issue was a recall on the recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 chevrolet malibu(s) and obviously it is still an issue with the 2012 model. i have had no issues with steering prior to ths day it happened 10/30/16 and no warring power steering assist was going to fail. fix it once and for all gm. do your customers have to be seriously injured or worse in order for you to get this right!!!! now we have to find the power steering unit and get it fixed because my car is literally a death trap. also, the interior lights (dome) and headlights start flickering after 10 mins to 60 mins into my drive like there is an electrical issue. also, the rear defrost stopped working and i can't see out the rear window, i have to drive with the windows down to try and hurry the process along and that is not fun when it is freezing out side!

Passenger side headlight (low beam) has had to be replaced 4 times in the last 2 years.

This is the fourth time i am put in a new head light on this driver side . i have also change the wiring on both side . the wiring keep burning out . have to change the wiring on the drivers side again burned out again. these bulb are $ 21.00 each title of $ 80.00 pluse wiring at $18.00 each =$ 36.00. all this in 3 months . this is crazy. i am on a fixed income . please tell me this is on the recall list . i can not keep putting lights and wiring in this car . i have to finish paying for it as well. recall no. is 13036.

I am an auto mechanic and the owner of a 2012 chevrolet malibu. the problem with my vehicle, 4 of my customers malibus (2009 to 2012) and many many other malibu owners is that while driving one or both headlights will cut off leaving the operator with little or no visibility while still in motion, this is what happened to me one night on a rural highway with no street lights. after much troubleshooting i have discovered the culprit to be that the headlight sockets overheat and melt causing a loose or open connection from the wiring harness to the headlight. since then i have replaced many sockets (including my own) and they have been 100% successful. in summation i believe driver and occupant safety is significantly reduced due to the poor manufacturing and the subpar integrity of the headlight sockets. thank you for your time and consideration.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. while driving at any speed at night, the headlights failed to work without warning. the contact stated that the headlights were changed three times within a few weeks; however, the full beams worked. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the bulbs were replaced each time. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure recurred. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. while driving at any speed, the headlights flickered off and on without warning. the vehicle was taken to tuscaloosa chevrolet in tuscaloosa, al, (205-758-4451) and the contact was informed that there was no recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. while driving at various speeds, the low beam headlights failed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the low beam headlights melted the halogen connectors. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

Low beams are to low for night time driving can they be adjusted? can't see very far so have to use brights very dangerous for oncoming traffic also. also the interior lights, instrument lights, get real dim either driving or stopped, so dim gauges are hard to read. after a while they come back on.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the headlights failed. the failure was persistent. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed the headlight assembly failed and needed to be repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 47,661.

Water inside headlights. right headlight assembly replaced 6 months ago, now have water inside left headlight, dims the light, will have to replace, will be serviced 12-17-15. i have noticed quite a few of the same model with the same problem. i believe that this is a safety problem that should be addressed by gm.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. while operating the vehicle, the low beam headlights suddenly shut off. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the wiring harness melted. the failure occurred on both the driver and passenger sides. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the low beam headlights failed to operate every three months. the vehicle was taken to valenti auto sales (399 n colony st, wallingford, ct 06492, 203-774-4035) where it was diagnosed, but no failure could be found. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the headlights failed. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the light socket needed to be replaced. the vehicle repaired however the failure recurred. the failure mileage was 88,000. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Do not remember when i brought my car in for campaign 14v252000 maybe approx. a year ago. the problems the car was having before i had the recall done have started again. up until now haven't had any problems. my dealer wants to charge me to fix it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. while operating the vehicle, the driver side headlight shut off. the failure occurred several times and the headlight bulb was replaced on several different occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. the manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 25,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. the contact had the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the failure recurred. while driving approximately 45 mph, the traction control warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the bcm module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 22,000. updated 02/12/16*lj the consumer has since sold the vehicle. updated 02/22/16.*jb

2012 chevrolet malibu. consumer writes in regards to body control module system/ brake apply sensor recall notice. *smd the consumer stated he waited for the details to restore the safety of the vehicle. however, unable to wait any longer, he was forced to sell the vehicle. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. while driving various speeds, the headlights failed to illuminate and the service engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was an electrical failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

The interior light panel went completely dark, after a few minutes it lit up again. this has been happening more frequently lately. the radio stops playing and the panel reads "auxillary mode"and then back to radio, then back to "auxillary mode". i have to turn the radio off and on for it to start playing again. it is happening more frequently. when i plug in my auxillary cord to listen to my ipod, it shorts out. the clicker to unlock/lock the car stopped working as well, so i went to get a new batery. they tested the battery and said it was fine. also my rear defroster does not work at all now. *js

2012 chevrolet malibu. consumer writes in regards to body control module recall notice. *smd the consumer stated while driving, the air bag deployed and caused him to have an accident. the consumer was injured. the consumer sent in a recall notice along with his complaint. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). however, the part needed was not available. the dealer indicated that it would take months before an appointment could be scheduled. the manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact did not experience a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the brake lights failed causing another vehicle to crash into the rear end of the contact's vehicle. a police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. the vehicle was destroyed. after the crash, the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 58,000.

Vehicle high mount third brake light failure after 60,000 miles. may affect visibility when stopping. *tr

Since september of 2014, the low beam headlights on my malibu have repeatedly gone out. the latest two incidents in march 2015 (passenger side) and june 2015 (drivers side) have resulted in the socket burning out. there is a forum where many drivers have noted this same issue. i was told it sounds like there is an electrical issue with the harness and that it is a very serious issue and could lead to a very bad situation. i've called and complained to chevy but they claim that they have no prior complaints which i find hard to believe. this is a very expensive issue because of how they have constructed the vehicle. please force them to fix this issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) had exceeded the reasonable amount of time for repair. the dealer stated the parts were not available for repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the delay. the vehicle was not repair. the contact had not experienced the failure. the vin was not available.

The interior light panel went completely dark, after a few minutes it lit up again. this has been happening more frequently lately. the radio stops playing and the panel reads"auxiliary mode". i have to turn the radio off and on for it to start playing again. it is happening more frequently. when i plug in my auxiliary cord to listen to my ipod, it shorts out. the clicker to unlock/lock the car stopped working so i went to get a new battery. they tested the battery and said it was fine. my rear defroster does not work at all. *tr

2012 chevrolet malibu. consumer wants to be reimbursement for repairs due to recall for vehicle. *ta

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated. the contact mentioned that the engine powering down and the low traction control warning lights illuminated. in addition, the contact mentioned that the headlights would stop working sporadically without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the throttle body sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 82,000 and the current mileage was 89,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the air bag and check engine warning indicators illuminated. the contact stated that the failures occurred on different occasions. the vehicle was taken to cox chevrolet (2900 cortez rd w, bradenton, fl 34207, (941) 348-6417), but the cause of the failures could not be determined. the contact stated that the dealer made unknown repairs to the vehicle, but the warning indicators remained illuminated. the contact also mentioned that the vehicle was taken to a local tire shop for the replacement of the exterior lighting. the contact stated that every three months a different exterior light would go out and had to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was unknown.

While driving on a state highway, i had a number of functions stop working. the problem could come and go for a week before it happened on all ignition cycles. note, the problem could even come and go on 1 ignition cycle. the following stopped working: windshield wipers, heated seats, power windows/sunroof, power doors, power mirrors, blue tooth interface, dome lights and mirror / compass. dealer has replaced body control module and vpm. fixes seem to work for approximately 10-12 weeks before issues resurface. *tr