2011 Chevrolet Malibu lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 130 complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 130 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 103,000 miles 78 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 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 | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 16 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 15 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 12 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 78 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 103,000 miles, and 12% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the passenger side low beam head lamp failed. The contact drove the vehicle with the high beams activated. The following day, the contact noticed that the harness to the low beams was burned. The contact stated that this was the second time the harness burned, and the driver's side harness was replaced one time also.
I have had to change my passenger low beam bulb 3 times in 2 years, drivers side twice and my drivers side just burnt out after two months. After researching numerous forms this seems to be a problem from 2008-2012 malibus
Other problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu
- Electrical system 235 complaints
- Steering 214 complaints
- Stability control 174 complaints
- Engine 172 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 110 complaints
- Air bags 93 complaints
- Cruise control 87 complaints
- Seat belts 53 complaints