Malibu Maxx 3.5L V6

• Automatic transmission
• 25,000 miles

It is illegal to sell something that is known to be faulty. It is illegal to not inform someone of a known danger. When the lights go out, oncoming cars don't know you are turning in front of them and an electrical fire will start once water gets into the socket after the amber encasement of the front directionals melt a hole in it because of a design defect known by the manufacturer.
The original equipment-bulb 3157 (for its front turn signals) has a design flaw. It burns so hot that it melts the plastic in the fixture housing it. A 12 year, former GM mechanic told me that, "the bulb gets so hot it melts the amber casing. After melting this amber casing, water can get in and create an electrical short circuit and then a fire by the shorted out wiring." How many people must die because GM will not take accountability for a known design flaw hidden from the people who will or would have purchased a 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx?
GM's bulletin (document I. D. 2006952 date 8/28, 2007) acknowledges prior knowledge to this design flaw regarding the 3157 lights used in directionals for the 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx. GM didn't notify owners of the light's faults (for the front directional light # 3157) which, when it is not replaced with the 3157 LCP, the light fixture will melt and create a fire hazard. I was told 3/4/10, this type of information is not reported to affected vehicle owners. Nor does GM inform parts houses about the new bulb type that was designated on the maintenance memo as the light to put in the sockets of 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx. I have gotten many replacement bulbs for my 2005 Maxx. Parts houses and the dealerships have always given me the 3157. This is what GM's (Chevy) and all parts catalogs from well known car parts facilities indicate is the replacement bulb for the front turn signals in my 2005 Malibu Maxx.
The latest GM dealer that I went to, in February of 2010, was not aware of the new part for my Maxx until I told him about the document number. No one knows that the 3157 should only be replaced with the 3157 LPC [by Osram], according to document I.D. 2006952 circulated by GM and known by non of the GM/Chevy dealerships where I went for replacements (more than 20 times for one socket).
My Malibu Maxx is out of warranty, but, it is not a warranty issue. It is a liability issue when prior knowledge of a design flaw exists that will cause bulbs to burn out at anytime and to damage the light fixture. All customers should be made aware. When the customer is not informed of faulty equipment, this is neglect by the manufacturer. The manufacturer should repair any damage caused by this neglect.
Without knowing the bulb is at fault, replacing the fixture will not correct it. The new fixture will also burn because the designated 3157 bulb will be installed not the required 3157 LCP by Osram, which GM indicates is the "only" replacement light that will be installed on 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx s.
GM concealed this knowledge and should be responsible for replacement of my directional lights, replacement of my light fixtures and the cost to replace these fixtures. GM/Chevy should replace all the known faulty equipment on all the Malibu Maxx line from 2004-2006. GM should also be mandated to inform customers in the future of available service memos like document 2006952 on any cars they manufacturer, even if it is out of warranty.