Headlights problems of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu - part 2

49 problems related to headlights have been reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2010 Malibu.

36 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2018

Passenger side low beam headlight keeps going out. Replaced bulb multiple times, 100/hr shop labor just to take off bumper to get to bulb. At this point a ticket would have been cheaper.

37 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2017

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 35 mph, both of the low beam headlights shut off. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent over a period of time. The first time the failure occurred, the low beam headlights were replaced individually by an independent mechanic. When the low beam headlights shut off at once, the contact took the vehicle to jim browne Chevrolet of tampa, florida where it was diagnosed that the circuits in both of the low beam headlights were faulty. In addition, the dealer stated that there was a recall; however, the year and model of the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 131,000.

38 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2017

My 2010 Malibu headlights were replaced five times in a year. I paid over 1000. 00 just to have a 15. 00 light bulb replaced. Something is happening because it occurs only on the passenger side only. There should be some type of recall or reimbursement. As of today. I can not afford to spend 200. 00 just to go out again in a week. I am driving with one light because I refuse to fix it until gm do something about this problem. This is insane and something needs to get done immediately.

39 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2017

Headlight continues to go out, replace with new one only lasts a few days. Also if you shut off car to go gas car doesnt restart. This happens every time get gas.

40 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 11/13/2016

2010 Malibu with 108,xxx miles, headlights go out at various times, bulbs have been replaced and the issue continues. No help from dealer except offer to replace headlights again.

41 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2016

The headlights keep going out. Bulbs have been changed repeatedly, pigtail was changed in the wiring, fuse was changed and lights keep going out.

42 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 07/20/2016

I am constantly having to replace the ac delco headlight connector part number: 17833-05421850 brand: ac delco notes: professional -- new; low beam; black and blue; 2 terminal. Female about 4 times a year. It's not an easy job to get to the lights in the first place so I am forced to drive in the dark with one headlight. I work on the outskirts of town and drive through fields. It is very dangerous to drive with one headlight. I see so many Malibu's with one headlight once I get into the city so I know it's not just my car. I also see many people complaining in online car forums. What can be done? I just replaced this part on July 6th, 2018, and by July, 24th, 2018 the part has burned out again and I'm left with one headlight. Please help, I feel so taken advantage of. This has been happening for the past 2 years.

43 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 02/21/2015

The headlight of the car keep burning off, I have changed the bulb 5 or 6 times in each side, snd we change the connectors one time. So annoying. It is very hatd to replace tem and labor is so expensive. I have a power steering, electronic stability control (esc) issue with the same car. Very scary. The steering wheel locks and you can not steer. Thankfully there were no cars and nothing major happened. We got so scared. It has happen to times while driving it.

44 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 02/11/2015

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 25 mph, the headlights were activated, but failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic four times and the bulb was replaced each time. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

45 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 11/19/2014

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that headlights failed and only the high beams were working properly. Also, the contact mentioned that the air bag light continuously illuminated without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.

46 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2014

Low beam front passenger headlight out. Had headlight replaced at dealership where vehicle was purchased only for the light to go out 1 week later. Called dealership and they suggested I contact NHTSA/gm for this problem. Afraid for my families safety when driving at night in rain/fog and so fourth, as well as a traffic fine for driving with one headlight. Please refer to numerous forums online ( chevymalibuforum. Com & mototrend. Com/cars/2010/Chevrolet/malibu with drivers complaining about the same issue.

47 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2014

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the passenger side headlight randomly illuminated. The bulbs were replaced on numerous occasions but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

48 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2013

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the front driver's side low beam headlight failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where the failure was located at the low beam bulb. The failure was experienced several times. The bulb was previously replaced however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000 and the approximate current mileage was 26,000.

49 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 10/12/2011

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the headlights and instrument panel failed. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 23,555.



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