2008 Chevrolet Malibu lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 106 complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, 7% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 106 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 90,000 miles 71 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 12 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 71 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 90,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
2008 chevrolet malibu. Consumer states that the turn signal cannot be heard when the climate control or the radio are operating. *tgw
2008 chevy malibu passenger side headlight repeatedly has burnt out socket, melting inside. Wiring harness and bulb have been changed out three times and issue reoccurs within days. Bulb has not been touched. Wiring seems in tact. No one seems to be able to resolve this issue, even though this seems to be an extremely common issue on forums. We'd like to be able to use this vehicle and safely. Thank you.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
- Steering 463 complaints
- Electrical system 233 complaints
- Brakes 90 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 77 complaints
- Engine 74 complaints
- Latches & locks 71 complaints
- Stability control 68 complaints
- Air bags 65 complaints