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really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
66,900 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (3 reports)
- hazard light switch recall (2 reports)
lights problem
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2008May 13
Malibu LS V6
- Automatic transmission
- 50,000 miles
Took my car to my local car repairman with multiple problems. The fact that the turn signals work only about 5% of the time really got to me. He found out there was a recall which I never was informed about. I will be calling the dealership tomorrow to arrange replacement which is said to be free. It better be. It's a safety issue and I also always hated when other people didn't use their turn signals and then it happened to me.
2007Aug 15
Malibu
- Automatic transmission
- 83,000 miles
I'm driving in busy city traffic one day, and attempt to toss on my blinker to make a lane change. One problem, my blinker doesn't work. I drive about 10 minutes down the road, and they are working. Chevy has a recall out for this issue, definitely call them to see if you are eligible for the repair. I know they replace the hazard light switch because it overheats and melts an inner connection. If you are not eligible for the free repair, you can turn on the blinker, turn on the hazard lights, then turn them both off, and your blinkers should work fine after that.
2007May 01
Malibu LS V6
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
About a year ago the turn signals on my car started to fail. I noticed that if you hit the dash or pressed the Hazard lights button then the signals would function. So, every time I drive I am constantly hitting one of the two in order to make the turn signals function! Now, a year later the Hazard lights button is broken and the turn signals rarely work!
2007Jul 02
Malibu V6
- Automatic transmission
- 33,500 miles
I have had some very close calls where the flashers do not work, mainly when it is raining and if that is not enough when I call the chevy dealer where is live tells me that they are not sure what the problem is. The radio will not work when it is 75 degrees or more and the service person at the dealership just laughed at me and said that he has never heard such a thing. After a bad day a work or dealing with the dealer trying to get my car repaired I need to listen to some music when I am driving home. I also got a letter in the mail about the flashers but I feel the dealer puts it off for they will have to repair it at no charge.
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2008Mar 09
Malibu ES V6
I agree with other Chevy Owners...this problem can literally cause an accident. I usually have to signal with my arm, but that is very ineffective when it's dark and who wants a wet arm when it's raining? I never received a letter regarding a recall. I have had my Malibu for 20 months. I will check with the dealer here to see if I can somehow get an attempt at a repair for this vehicle. Reading other posts though suggests that this is a problem that the recall will not fix.
2002chevyowner
Savannah, GA, USA
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