2004 Chevrolet Malibu lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 92 complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu, 6% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 92 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 75 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 15 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 16 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 75 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 43% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 4 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated the turn signal bulbs continuously failed. In addition, the amber lens of the headlight assembly was melted. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The dealer advised the vehicle was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000 and the current mileage was approximately 58,000.
Left and right front turn signals/daytime running lights are overheating and causing the yellow plastic lens surrounding the bulb to overheat and melt. The melting plastic is dripping down onto the hot bulb were is it burning. Although I have not seen it smoke or flame the damage and cause is obvious. This is a major fire hazard yet when I contacted GM they refused to do anything about it. Citing the age and mileage on the vehicle. It is a 2004 with 55,000 miles on it.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
- Steering 933 complaints
- Electrical system 154 complaints
- Seats 69 complaints
- Brakes 64 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 56 complaints
- Engine 36 complaints
- Fuel system 31 complaints
- Suspension 31 complaints