Seven problems related to fuses and circuit breaker have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle has sensor that automatically turns on headlights at dusk. Consumer feels this is a safety issue because headlights cannot be turned off without turning vehicle off. It could be blinding to other vehicles or persons in special situations.
Back up light went out. Consumer replaced light, and it won't come on. There was a burning smell coming from brake light. Consumer has no brake or back up lights. Consumer pulled brake light out and it was melted. Please provide any further information.
Back lights/brake lights melted out. Contacted dealer.
Headlights intermittently don't come on and go off when in use. Problem has to duplicate by itself for dealer to fined a solution.
Tail light keep blowing out, and consumer keep replacing the tail lights. Tail light's keep going out and the consumer can smell the wires burning and melting. There was a short within the tail lights.
Brakes lights totally went out twice within 6-8 months apart. Dealer said it was due to bad bulbs and poor wiring.
Severe brake pulsation at highway speeds, difficult to control car. Rotors replaced at 18000 mi, rotors turned at 33000 mi, need to replace again at 46000 mi. Rear stop lights keep burning out due to problems with printed circuit. Replaced light assembly twice, replace bulbs every 5-6 months.