Chevrolet Malibu owners have reported 4 problems related to rear window defogger (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the Malibu.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph with the front and rear defoggers activated, the contact heard a loud pop sound. The entire rear windshield shattered. The contact had to pull into a driveway and called the insurance company. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.
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The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the rear window defogger failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear fuse box and the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 72,000. The VIN was not available.
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The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the rear window defroster system malfunctioned and would not clear the windows. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where they informed the contact that the rear window defroster connecter was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.
Rear defroster failed to auto shutoff resulting in rear windshield shattering and needing full replacement.
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