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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
97,667 miles

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2012 Chevrolet Malibu electrical problems

electrical problem

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2012 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Comments

problem #3

Sep 102018

Malibu

  • 93,000 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 that the vehicle's low beam headlamps failed to operate. Jeff wyler springfield Chevrolet (2237 w first street, springfield, oh) diagnosed that the wiring harness had melted and recommended it be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 93,000.

- Springfield, OH, USA

problem #2

Aug 062018

Malibu

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that smoke entered the vehicle near the front of the dashboard. The contact inspected the area and noticed that the failure was not coming from the area of the engine, but rather there was a strong odor of burning wires. The dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to schedule an appointment with ourisman Chevrolet of bowie (16610 governor bridge rd, bowie, md 20716, (301) 262-7600) for diagnostic testing. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

- Lanham, MD, USA

problem #1

Nov 012015

Malibu

  • 90,000 miles
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.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

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