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1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
98,110 miles

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2012 Chevrolet Malibu lights problems

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2012 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Comments

problem #6

Jul 172022

Malibu

  • 99,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the low-beam headlights failed to properly illuminate the roadway. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where both headlights were replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic on two other occasions, where both headlights were replaced. After the repair, the contact stated that she became aware that the passenger-??s side headlight again failed to properly illuminate. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

- Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #5

Feb 012020

Malibu

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, his headlights would intermittently fail to operate as needed without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to several independent mechanics and has had multiple headlight bulb replacements; however, the failure still persisted after each repair. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

- Miamisburg, OH, USA

problem #4

Jan 012018

Malibu

  • 90,000 miles
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.

- Wilmington, DE, USA

problem #3

Apr 152016

Malibu

  • 130,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Thomasville, AL, USA

problem #2

Dec 182015

Malibu

  • 47,661 miles
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.

- Lynnwood, WA, USA

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problem #1

Nov 062013

Malibu

  • 82,000 miles
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.

- Jarratt, VA, USA

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