Headlights problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu - part 2

My right hi-beam headlight has failed twice since Feb 2017. I read a recall of certain models and years in the columbus dispatch. . Is mine included?.

Powersteering keeps going in and out. Headlights go in and out. Ive gotten those replaced three times! I also had some of the wiring replaced for my lights. I forgot what those are called and my lights still went out. Lock buttons not working. Radio wasnt working until I replaced a fuse. Speakers go in and out. Cruise control does not work. My battery went dead ,so I replaced the battery and alternator and my car still didnt work.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed other vehicles flashing their headlights and blowing their horns. The contact realized that the driver side low beam headlight was out. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and repaired. Two weeks after the repair, the failure recurred. The vehicle was repaired again, but the failure recurred three weeks later. An independent mechanic stated that the wiring to the driver side low beam head lamp was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 179,500.

My passenger side low beam headlight works intermittently. I had the bulb replaced two months ago. I'd say it works about half the time. This is at all times, both moving and stationary and on city streets or highwys.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. While the vehicle was stopped at a red light, the check engine, traction control off, and stability control off warning lights illuminated. While the vehicle was parked on a hill, it independently rolled backwards without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The contact stated that the passenger side headlight failed to operate intermittently. The contact mentioned that the bulb was replaced multiple times, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness was burned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 09v073000 (power train) and 12v460000 (power train). The failure mileage was 95,000.

Rt front headlight became inoperative took vehicle to Chevrolet dealership for repair mechanic found headlight connector burned and melted--light bulb connector burned possibility of electrical fire.

My driver side headlight keeps going out I've replaced it many time. The wire harness gets really hot and melts the wires.

The passenger front headlight burned out. I took it to the dealership and had it replaced. Within a week or so, it had burned back out. At that time the dealership determined that the entire headlight assembly needed to be replaced.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The contact stated the headlights failed to illuminate while driving. The contact had to use the high beams to drive at night. The failure occurred for one month. Also, the vehicle failed to accelerate after a stop was made. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated, vibrated violently, and stalled. The deceleration failure began one week ago and the acceleration hesitation began two months ago. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

2009 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle headlight problems. The consumer stated over the last two years, the low beam headlights would go out. The passenger side light was replaced three times, and the driver side was replaced twice. Each time, the replacement cost was $100. 00.

This is the second time in two years the passenger headlight has went out. The first time was three weeks after purchasing the vehicle. Now again, this can not be a simple headlight just going out on the exact same side.

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that they would have to replace their headlights an excessive amount of time. The contact stated that a replacement is needed an average once or twice a year. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the wiring harness that was connected to the headlights were faulty and would overheat and burnout causing the headlights to fail. The vehicle's wiring harness had not been replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware the issue and informed the contact that there was no recall regarding the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA to file a complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 185,200. Gl.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the passenger's side headlight failed. The vehicle was taken to a body shop for inspection where the wires were adjusted. The contact stated that the driver¿s side headlight recently failed. The vehicle was not taken back to the body shop. The failure mileage was 139,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.

The passenger front headlight burned out. I took it to the dealership and had it replaced. Within a week or so, it had burned back out. At that time the dealership determined that the entire headlight assembly needed to be replace. I researched the problem on. Chevymalibuforum. Com and this is apparently very common.

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving various speeds that the passenger side headlight failed to work with out any warning. The contact stated that the bulb was changed, however the failure would recur. The contact also stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and would not recognize if someone was sitting in the passengers side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. Wh.

I had a headlight go out over a year ago, had to pay 300$ to get it replaced (new design. . . . Makes everything complicated, thanks gm!). Not even 3 months later, same headlight out again (passenger). My mechanic noticed water in the light compartment (condensation) which he says will cause them to overheat and die. Got the light changed again, hoping avoiding car-washes was the solution. Nope. Out again. And then on again! and now out again for the past 4 months. I haven't had the money to get it fixed and by the grace of god I have not gotten a ticket. The brights both work!!!! I believe it is a wiring problem, and judging from the internet this problem seems frequent enough to warrant a recall. Note: there have been numerous electrical problems on this car, but I would like to focus on this one getting recalled.

Since the 1st of March the headlights have been burning out. I have been replacing the headlights with regular oem replacements. I have noticed that the plugs are melting on the headlights. This is a great safety concern in my opinion. I can understand normal life of the bulb, but to have 4 sets of lights go out in just over a month is an issue. I think this may be happening due to no ventilation behind the headlight causing excessive heat therefore causing a possible fire hazard and possible accident during night driving. Please consider looking into this as a possible recall.