Table 1 shows seven common exterior lighting related problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The number one most common problem is related to the brake light (32 problems). The second most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (29 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Light problems | |
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Headlights problems | |
| Tail Light Switch problems | |
| Brake Light Switch problems | |
| Turn Signal problems | |
| Headlight Switch problems |
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the brake lights illuminated without the brake pedal being depressed. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the brake lamps failed to illuminate intermittently. Read details...
Brake lights automatically come on when you don't touch the brakes and go off when you do. Gm has had at least 2 recalls on this problem which this vehicle has gone through and now at 177,000 miles there was a 3 recall which gm won't honor due to high mileage. Read details...
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the gear shifter could be moved without depressing the brake pedal. The contact then stated that the vehicle had failed to start up after several attempts with the traction control and electronic stability control (esc) warning Read details...