Visibility Problems of Chevrolet Malibu

Chevrolet Malibu owners have reported 316 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 21 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (157 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's windshield wiper/washer linkages (26 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of Chevrolet Malibu

The Wiper problem

No airflow or heat from the windshield defroster. Happened on a cold morning and the windshield fogged up and blocked vision of the road.   Read details...

The Windshield Wiper/washer Linkages problem

2010 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle windshield wipers failure. The consumer stated the plastic grommet and wiper linkage failed.   Read details...

The Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Windshield wipers stop part way through the cycle when set on intermittent setting. They do not move again unless I set them for (slow or fast) continuous operation. This problem is consistent when the wipers are first turned on. This malfunction occurs on a daily basis.   Read details...

The Defogger problem

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the defrost button failed to function, which prevented her from viewing the road. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electronic climate control module defrost was the cause of the failure.   Read details...

The Power Window problem

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu classic. The contact stated that the front driver side window failed to roll down. In addition, the instrument panel gauges, air conditioning, and radio failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...




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