8.0
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$218.00
Average Mileage:
73,650 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replaced right rear light assembly (4 reports)
- drill small hole in plastic light cover per my mechanic (1 reports)
lights problem
Helpful Websites About 2002 Chevrolet Malibu water in rear light assembly
2008Jan 08
Malibu
- Automatic transmission
- 120,000 miles
I kept getting water in my front and back light fixture. I had to replace them all!
2007Nov 14
Malibu V6
- Automatic transmission
- 51,750 miles
not much else to say , bought vehicle as 2nd car for my son, a bit disappointed to find out about all the vehicle problems listed on this web site. hope this is the only one i'll have
2007Sep 24
(reported on)Malibu Sedan 3.2L L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 42,500 miles
When I bought my Malibu, I noticed that the lights in the right rear tail lamp kept blowing and going out. Upon further inspection, I discovered a blown lamp base. There was also a significant build-up of moisture in the plastic light mount whenever it rained. I had to purchase and install a new lamp base, which now works with no problem. I still have to replace bulbs more often than the average. There are still moisture issues with the tail light, but the mechanics that I've seen about the problem don't seem to know where the problem is coming from. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
2007Feb 18
(reported on)Malibu 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
I wanted to register this complaint to see if others have experienced this problem. Since my car has never been in an accident, water getting into the light assembly seems to be the result of a manufacturing defect.
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2009Jan 08
Malibu ES V6
Water has been collecting in the rear light assembly off and on for almost two years now. I even received a ticket because both lights stopped working at the same time, and the law does not acknowledge the rear dash brake light. Luckily I have a cousin who has become quite handy in vehicle repair. He found an entire light panel in a junk yard that fit my car perfectly. So I'm not sure what the cost was because he covered it for me. I think though that after the replacement, water still collected in the light fixture basin whenever it would rain, causing the bulbs to stop working. With all of this typing and reading of so many complaints, I think it's time to get rid of this car. I refuse to pay for a car and then to pay for costly repairs on a regular basis. I've always wanted a Malibu. Now, my experience has me very disappointed.
2002chevyowner
Savannah, GA, USA
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