Brake Light problems of the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu

Three problems related to brake light have been reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2011 Malibu.

1 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2018

Takata recall. Brake apply sensor fluctuates on and off also turning signal is not working on the left or right even though the bugs been changed and inside the vehicle it shows a turning signal, no rear brake lights when driving or at a complete stop. Even though fuses and new bulbs replaced, electrical shortage with radio and cigarette lighter, also replace bulbs and headlights and they continue to shorten out and blow.

2 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2017

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. While operating the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, the rear brake light would not illuminate; however, the brake light would remain illuminated when the brake pedal was not being depressed. The vehicle was taken to apple Chevrolet (1200 loucks rd, york, PA) where it was diagnosed that the electrical brake light wiring was faulty and corrosion was present. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously repaired in October 2014 per NHTSA campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, exterior lighting), but the failure recently recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 72,000.

3 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 04/18/2015

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the brake light failed to illuminate intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the high mount brake light needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000. The VIN was not available.


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