14 problems related to headlights have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving down the interstate the headlights went out and would flash on and off. I could not get them to come back on. I had to pull off onto the shoulder and wait until they would come back on. If there had been any traffic around me at the time this could have caused me to collide with another vehicle.
I have owned my chevy Malibu for 2 years now and since I've had it I've had to replace the right rear brake light three times. After I took the bulb out the third time I have noticed that the unit is melted. I absolutely refuse to put another bulb in for the fear of a fire. I know quite a few people that own Malibu's and I know of 2 others with the same year that have had the same exact problem. I do think this needs to be investigated for a possible defect. I do not feel comfortable driving with one of my brake lights out, but I feel I have no choice.
Front brakes warped; headlight fogged/leaking water.
Fogging of headlights on mine and most of chevy Malibu cars. Gm knows of problem but refuses to answer any questions on what to do about it. It has to be a safety hazard due to loss of light output and premature lamp burnout.
Moisture buildup behind lens causes decreased illumination of lamps.
Inside headlights fog up really badly, and it is hard to see at night. They hardly put out any light. When taken to dealer, they stated it was a design problem. Consumer states in the fall of 1998 as the weather cooled, the headlights began to fog up on the inside of the lens, in the spring of 2000, the right side was replaced under warranty, the problem is occurring again and if repaired it will not be covered under warranty.
No summary.
Driver rented car from enterprise rental. Driver was going about 45 mph around a curve when the driver decided to adjust the tilt steering. When the driver tilted the wheel up, the headlights went out and the driver could not see anything. After stopping the vehicle, the driver tilted the wheel back down and the lights came back on.
Gm dealers admit both brakes and headlight designed poorly, but no fix for problems.
Water condensation is fogging up the inside of headlights, causing poor visibility.
The saftey belts are hard to fasten and come undone,ticking noise when cold then diminishes,headlights fogging up inside,low speed braking, car pulls to the left.
Headlights leak resulting in fogging up and poor visibility, not able to remedy.
Water is leaking into headlights, causing moisture and condensation, and resulting in poor visibility.
Moisture developed behind the headlight lens, causing the lights to become fogged up and dim. . Et.