Headlights problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu - part 1

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, occasionally when the vehicle impacted into a pothole or an object on the road the front driver-side headlight darkened. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who did not give a diagnosis however, informed the contact that there was an issue with the wiring in the front driver-side headlight. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure still occurred. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic once again where it was diagnosed that the harness wiring in the front driver-side headlight needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure still occurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, both low-beam headlights were failing to illuminate. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where both headlights were replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that the failure had reoccurred and that the vehicle was taken back to the mechanic on two other occasions, where both headlights were replaced. After the repair, the contact stated that she then noticed that the passenger-side headlight was failing to illuminate again. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

I have changed my passenger headlight 3 times and pigtail once and it still keeps going out called chevy they know its a common problem but can't do anything about it unless I pay not fair to the consumer.

My low beam headlights keep going out even after I change them. The driver side has been changed 3 times, everytime it went out immediately afterwards. This last time it went out within two hours after changing it. It doesn't help that I have to do take the entire bumper off to change the headlight; not making it the easiest task.

I've been seeing many complaints about headlight failure. Low beam headlight on the right side . . . Plus you have to take off the front trim panel to access the bulb. Very bad design.

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the headlight connectors were melted and had to be replaced 7 times within the past three months. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that there was too much volts going to the headlight wiring connectors causing the connectors to melt. The vehicle was taken to van Chevrolet (100 NW vivion rd, kansas city, mo 64118, 816-527-8564) to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired however, a week later the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact emailed the manufacturer and received a response which stated that they were aware of the failure however, no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

I've replaced low beam headlight bulbs 4 times (3� on passenger side) the past 13 months; the high beams 3 times (2� on passenger side). Had to run on high beams only for approx 2 months cause both low beams went out a couple of months after replacing them. Been buying the higher end bulbs and been careful to not touch them. Had to replace yet other bulb tonight cause high beam went out. Replaced 1 high beam and 2 low beams and the passenger side low beam went out on the way home about 15 miles.

I've changed my passenger side low beam headlight 3 times and it keeps going out. I've had this done 3 times since September 2020. Also, my lock and unlock buttons do not work, except for on the passenger side, only the unlock side of the button works. I've had this car since September or October I believe of 2018. It's very frustrating and I've waisted over $500 getting it replaced.

Passenger low beam headlight burned out 6 times and had to be replaced each time. Driver's side low beam burned out twice and replaced each time. Both headlights were replaced every time one went out. This was done to be safe as it is difficult and time consuming to replace. Currently driver's side is very dim and passenger side is out again and vehicle cannot be driven at night. Lights have gone out at random times and have caused very poor night vision. Luckily no accidents, but have been pulled over twice because of the issue. A couple incidents the headlights would go on and off when hit bumps in road. I read many reviews and believe this is a very common issue, gm is aware of the problem and has not recalled the vehicles to fix it.

My headlights have been replaced 3 times in the past 2 years (twice in the past 6 months). I am a single mom and cannot afford to continuously pay $180 to have bulbs replaced. I have to take it to a mechanic shop because the front bumper has to be removed. This last time, the left low beam light, would go on and off and then it just finally went out. It did not matter if I was sitting still or if the car was in motion, however, I did notice it happened more when I would hit bumps. It is almost like their is a loose wire somewhere. This vehicle needs to be recalled to fix the faulty issues that myself and others are having.

The low-beam headlights keep burning out. A melted socket was the first issue. It was repaired a month ago and now the same problem is again at play. There must be an electrical short. This is a common problem with these vehicles that many have reported. It costs dearly to have a mechanic take apart the front of the vehicle and work on the lights since you must take off the whole front bumper to access the headlights. I have paid for repair and bulb replacement already in the past 2 months. To see it happening again is very discouraging.

The left headlight doesn't get power. The low beams to be exact. But now both low beams aren't getting power. The radio doesn't get power either. I believe it's a faulty wire harness. Please recall this vehicle. The lights go out at random times both moving and stationary. It's uncontrollable, also very unsafe for who ever is in the vehicle.

My 2012 chevy Malibu passenger side low beam has gone out for the second time in less than a year. After doing some research, I found this is a common issue for the chevy Malibu. Entries stating similar issues specifically effecting the same passenger side low beam, totaled more than 300 on carproblemzoo. Com this is not only a monetary issue, not only a resource issue, but a significant risk to operator and bystander safety. If gm does not acknowledge they have supplied a faulty product, as described by the hundreds of complaints listed online, they are complicit to any accidents or injury caused by their lack of action and concern. My own experience has been frightening, noticing a lack of power after I'm already on the road, only seeing one light from my car reflecting on another car or surface. The general public takes great care to make sure their vehicles can both safely operate and transport themselves and others. With this damaged part in chevy's Malibu, making great strides for a safe vehicle could be for nothing if the light does not do its job. With this in mind, please consider the climate we live in today. The difference between a faulty headlight, and a reliable light, could mean life or death not only for those on the road, but for poc, targeted by police, for a faulty headlight. In 2015, darrius stewart was a passenger in a 2009 chevy Malibu. He unjustly lost his life to a police officer after the driver was pulled over for what do you ask? a headlight out. Darrius stewart. General motors- recall. . Read more...

Headlights and high beams keep going out got the changed 6 times in less than 4 months came back on one time when I had the anti theft problem and had to jump my car but then back to being out again.

Passenger side headlight intermittently goes out for no apparent reason. The vehicle could be stationary or in motion and it does not matter. Sometimes the light will go out and back on when moving over a bumpy road.

Headlights repeatedly go out, even after changing the low beam lights almost every month. Low beams will randomly go on and off, stationary or in movement. I live in the city, most times driving in darkness. Very dangerous.

Passenger side low beam headlight goes out intermittently. Bulb is not burnt out. Have replaced complete harness, usually solves problem for a month or so and then light goes out again. Have changed grounding also but problem still persists. This is a dangerous problem and have been pulled over by police for �burnt out� headlight several times now and have to explain how it is a vehicle flaw, not a bad bulb. I know I'm not the only one experiencing this issue, it is all over the internet with others having the same exact problem.

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, his headlights would intermittently fail to operate as needed without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to serval independent mechanics and has had multiple head light bulb replacement; however, the failure still persisted after each repair. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to diagnose the cause of failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

I have had the same problem for months now. My headlight (both sides at different times) keep going out. I've probably changed my headlights at least 6 times in the past 6 months. I've had the headlight harness changed as well because that burned out. 2 months later the new one burned out!!! I've read so many complaints about the same issue, chevy needs to do something about this. I'm so sick of buying headlights, harnesses, and paying for service!! its not like you just pop the headlight in on this stupid car.

Vehicle would not start. Dealership changed fuse box and wiring in trunk due to melting. Now low beam headlights not working. Replaced one months ago, now both not working again. Noticed similar complaints on your website.

Driver side headlight kept going in and out until completely going out and not working. When getting a new bulb put it it did the same thing a week later. The wiring in the headlight is faulty. The same thing goes for the front speakers of the car. The front speakers will come on and off on their own as well.

The headlights keep going out I have replaced the bulbs and connectors several times and they are currently out again for the 8th time.

Upon starting my vehicle, the left lowbeam headlight was out, I tapped on the car next to the light and it came back on, the next day I started my vehicle it was out again but wouldn't work after tapping, got it repaired but less than a month it went out again along with the right side, they repaired it by installing multi purpose connectors and now the left low beam headlight is out again, this is getting way too pricey and time consuming.

Front headlight will go out like it is burned out - but then randomly turn on later - change the bulb and it will work for a few days then shut off.

The low beam headlights will stop working, but the bulbs are still good. This has happened while I was driving. Both lights do not work and replacing the bulb does not fix the problem.

For nearly 4 years after purchase, I am constantly changing my passenger and driver side headlight bulbs. I have changed my bulbs more times than I can count. It is becoming very expensive. While driving; my driver side highbeam and low beam went out while it was raining yesterday. I live in a very mountainous area and without my headlights that work properly it is very feasible that I could get in an accident even driving under the speed limit without proper headlights. Many online car forums mention a daytime running lamp relay causes these issues. This needs to be investigated for I would love to let my newly licensed son drive it.

Headlights burn out repeatedly! happens randomly, on either side after car has been off. I am averaging 1 to 6 months after a headlight change, it is very costly on this model since the whole front bumper cover must be removed to change a bulb.

Recently purchased 2012 chevy Malibu July 13, 2019. Two weeks after purchase the passenger headlight went out. Changed it, and now its out again 5 weeks later. This seems to be a common problem with these cars. I have found online many people complaining of the very same problem. (passenger headlight) some say to change the wiring harness as they seem to get overloaded and melt (but that fix doesn't last long either from what I read) others say the daytime running light relay causes an issue and should be taken out of the car. It says in the owner's manual that drl reduces the light output of the headlights for daytime running by 30%. This seems to be what is causing the amp draw for the low beams to skyrocket in drl relay. The massive amp draw is too much for the terminals in the plug, so they get super hot and melt the plastic plug. The metal terminals relax from the heat and stop making good contact,which worsens the amp draw problem causing the light to not work. ( but not necessarily due to the bulb burning out, as some have posted they put the passenger bulb in drivers side and the bulb still works) this issue could potentially be very dangerous especially at night if both headlights go out at the same time due to the amp surge. I believe this is a design flaw. I don't know how many complaints you have to receive for this to be considered a safety recall but please consider it! thanks.

Passenger low beam headlight keeps failing every couple of months this is a big problem with all chevy Malibus. Driver seat back breaks and causes the seat to be unsafe.

My 2012 chevy Malibu passenger headlight has gone out 4 times in a year and a half. It is rediculous that it costs a minimum of 80. 00 to have this work done and it is a safety hazard because the owner cannot perform the bulb replacement without removing the entire front of the car.

Headlights continue to burn out regularly (requiring replacement of bults multiple times per year) and the wiring harness continues to melt. Because of the design of the car, the whole front bumper has to be pulled off to get access to light to replace--often at a high cost at the repair shop. This is unsafe,as the frequency of the burnouts result in having to drive with brights on at night when both lights unexpectedly go out. Reading the manual, the drl reduces the voltage to the low beams, which drives up the amps causing the extra heat to melt the wiring harness. This is a design flaw that needs to be remediated by a recall.

I have a 2012 chevy Malibu. Thus is my everyday vehicle and when I have headlight problems it is very frustrating. We have had the bumper off this car multiple times which is a real pain. We have changed headlights, wiring harness and even undoing the battery. The passenger light comes on for a bit them will go off and not come back on. I have a loan on this car and can't even get rid of it cause I can't keep the lights on. Worse chevy car I have ever owned. I have been pulled over for it being out and how am I supposed to explain it. Reading the reviews of this car online I am not the only person that has headlight problems.

Takata recall when I'm driving my vehicle, the headlights flicker as if I'm the police. I took it to firestone and they told me to take it to a dealer the car only has 160,000+ and it just started every time I accelerate or drive it does this and I'm afraid that I will either get pulled over by the police, hit someone or someone hits me or/and the lights go completely out while driving at night. Is this due because whenever you have to change the build, the whole bumper has to come off to replace it? I like my car but this is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. I see a lot of complaints regarding this.

Ive had to drop the car of 8 times now to try and repair the right front headlight which keeps going out. Pigtails connectors and bulb all replaced multiple times now.

I have changed my passenger headlight bulb several times and it still does not work every time I have to fix it I am charged $100. 00 or more. Also I have had to change the motor to my drivers side window twice. This also also happened to my 2000 chevy Malibu. It seams like this model has many issues.