Wiper Problems of Chevrolet Malibu - part 1

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

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Water was leaking through the center high mount stop lamp and pooling into the spare tire well. Water was also soaking through the rear headliner. Condensation was building up inside the vehicle due to the pooled water and water soaked headliner. Condensation buildup inside the vehicle with numerous electrical components is not safe. The vehicle has been taken to the galleria Chevrolet dealership in dallas, texas for repairs. Galleria Chevrolet failed to repair the issue even after giving them notice of the service bulletin n192210570 center high mount stop lamp water leak.

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I was looking up some info and noticed that some 2012-2014 chevy Malibu had an issue with the front and rear defrost not properly working . How would I know if my car was involved in that recall or if it was fixed. Because right now I am having trouble with front windshield defrost and also the rear window defrost and I see that was a recall and I don’t know if my car was done.

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Back up camera display screen on the dashboard repeatedly fails to display a visual view of the vehicle when the vehicle is placed in reverse. The dashboard display screen only shows a solid blue image 90% of the time. (image attached).

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I purchased the vehicle in 2021 . It was running fine at first but recently . Been having alot of issues with the vehicle. When parking the vehicle and you put it in park it moves forward . Also been having alot of tire blow outs one after another for the past 8 months . Also sometimes it drives proper and at times it starts swarving . The ride gets bumpy. I already replaced the arm controls also aligned the car . I believe there mechanically defaulted. Also having issues with the exhaust . Fuel sensor also was replaced . Codes p0411 keep pooping up. Literally I have put more money then I paid for the car. Financially has drained me. When called the manufactor about recalls they said those recalls were expired . The car has become somewhat dangerous. Also I believe when purchased the vehicle the emmisons says 2013 on the bill of sale says 2012 . I just recently found the documents . Is there any way to find out right information for the vehicle . Thank you my name is maria cardoza phone number is 5054409206.

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Reduce engine power on dash I have received this message twice. Car goes to 60mph and it drops down dramatically to 20 mph this could case a big accident and gm needs to fix this problem immediately. This is a car I do not recommend it's been nothing but problems.

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Sudden and complete loss of windshield wipers while on the interstate in a intense rain storm. Driving the vehicle became impossible and stopping on the shoulder was dangerous because other drivers were dealing with poor vision because of the intense rain and came close to hitting me several times. This is a life threatening condition. My research found that this is not an isolated problem as multiple years and models (vans as well cars) are affected. The cause of the failure was caused by failure of the windshield wiper transmission, linkage and bushing that a part of or attached thereto.

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Just bought the car and it started acting funny. The windshield wipers haven't worked almost the whole time we've had the car. We have attempted to fix them and we think the problem is fixed all for them to stop working again. So needless to say we either can't drive while it's raining or we attempt to risk ours and others lives by driving with no windshield wipers at all. Now the temperature gauge, and ac are randomly deciding to stop working. Plus the check engine light would randomly come on and off. Found that there was a recall out for these exact problems. So we took it to the dealership and they told us there's nothing they can do the recall has expired almost 3 years ago. Now we just bought the car and all this stuff started and now we're being told it's pretty much our problem because the last owner didn't stay up to date on the car and it's recalls. So I'm trying to figure out how we can still get this fixed specially since we have kids and even grandkids that ride in this car. But now as of these last few days we haven't been able to drive it at all. So we're trying to figure out how we can get the problem that is now ours and shouldn't be fixed.

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Passenger and or driver side low beam headlight continues to go out. Mechanic has found connector keeps burning out the socket. Light is burnt out on bott sides. But connector is shorting out. Fire and safety issue. This issue is on a lot of Chevrolet Malibus and needs a recall initiated to correct these issues. I keep getting pulled over due to need to us high beams and not having low beams. This is reoccurring and getting expensive to be done over and over.

Issue 1: the rear backup camera is not viewable as the infotainment touch screen will not power on. The soft-reset procedure did not work. I am unsure I can avoid hitting an individual while backing up. Issue 2: the steering wheel is very hard to turn. I am unsure if I could avoid a collision with a car or person.

I have a 2013 chevy Malibu and the defrost is the worst never works when I need it. When the windows fog it won’t even cool them down allowing me to see forcing me to pullover.

Service electronic stability control light comes on and brake light comes on and off at times.

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The defrost control does not engage properly causing very poor visual conditions. Has been this way for a long time now and have not been able to get it fixed. If this problem does not get fixed soon I feel it will cause an accident. Thank you for your time.

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Car is stuck in heat. Sometimes the controls come on by themselves and hard to turn off. Heat does not defrost the window it sometime make it worse and hard to see while driving. Was told that it is not the compressor but the wiring and programming of the control system. A recall for other years have been issued for similar issues. This is the third report filed.

Driving through a sandstorm at 45mph( slow lane and speed sure to visibility) on interstate 10 from rancho mirage to desert hot springs, California, the vehicle windshield cracked nearly a foot. I was charged $400 by enterprise rentals since this was a rental vehicle. A small chip could be seen, size of a ball point pen tip, at beginning of crack. Enterprise has the photos and this was repaired by caliber auto glass in tustin, CA. Rental vehicle unit # 7t1dm2. 2021 chevy Malibu with 5,360 miles on odometer at the time. I feel this is a safety hazard, a defect in this windshield and should be investigated for public safety. Enterprise rent a car 32ua 78385 varner rd. Suite d palm desert, CA 92211.

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The back defroster quit working over a year ago. Front defroster is blowing out the front vents when set on full defrost or feet and defrost. Noticed it when I started my car and it wasn't working on the windows and it wouldn't change.

Front defroster does not work. Started to function improperly at intermittent intervals but is completely non functional now. Makes driving hazardous as windshield fogs up while driving during cold temperatures and no way to clear it.

The headlights keep breaking. The right side more often. I see these Malibu's on the road all the time with a headlight out. It's expensive to replace and shouldn't happen as often as it does.

Was driving during a rain storm with my windshield wipers activated on the highway and the wipers abruptly stopped working. Dangerous situation to say the least. Can it get them to work again.

The windshield wiper transmission / linkage seems to have a weak point in the plastic / nylon snaps. The linkage arm disconnects at the snap frequently during use of the wipers causing them to be completely unusable, which creates an extremely dangerous situation when driving in the rain or snow as you cannot see since the windshield is not able to be cleared.

I have had to change the passenger caliper and rotors twice because the bolts for the caliper keeps popping out and the bolts for the bracket keeps popping out. . My windshield wiper on the passenger side went out last month. . Last night the car wouldn't start up anymore when I do turn the key the lights come on but when I try to start the car up I get a clicking noise, the radio kept going in and out also. Now my O2 sensors and tripping. I've had to change the egr valve because it kept getting stuck in open position and I also changed the belt.

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I've replaced battery, head gaskets, overflow tank, air system connectors, water pump, pcv valve, evap canister, spark plugs, spark plug wires, radiator, camshaft sensor, coolant temp sensor, but my car is still leaking coolant from underneath lower intake manifold and isn't trying to start. I've spent over $2000 and still haven't seen results or got it to fully function. Last time I drove it was on regular georgia roads going to and coming home from work when it over heated twice going both ways.

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The bcm (body control module) on my 2009 chevy Malibu shorted out. . Chevy issue a recall for the same year, make on the hybrid model. I have no heat no defrosting no climate controls work at all. . All the fuses and relays are in good working condition.

Control panned for the 2014 chevy Malibu that controls heating a/c defrosting ect does not work . All of the lights went off and none of the controls are operational.

Passenger side low beam headlight keep going out I have replaced bulb and socket several times . . It work only for 2 weeks and problem keep coming . . This is fifth time I'm having to fix the issues.

Tl-the contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while the sunroof was open he was closing his driver window and the vehicle sunroof closed without warning while he was closing the driver side window. The dealer roger dean Chevrolet 101 sw pine island rd, cape coral, FL 33991 (239) 574-3326 was contacted about the issues and request that the contact bring the vehicle in for a diagnose test. The vehicle was not repaired. However, the failure recurred multiple time. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign: 15v164000 (visibility) as a possible solution to the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle is out of warranties and no recall wewre shown under the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000. Ck.

The vehicles brakes keeps popping where it makes it very hard to stop. Also the car is dying when the car does come to a stop so that you have to put it in park and start it again. The back glass is leaking. Check engine light is on and shows it being the turbo but have had it in the dealership and the continued to say it is this sensor or that sensor or a sensor is dirty but never fixed the problem. The antenna was replaced to fix the back glass from leaking. Now that the vehicle is out of warranty it comes that the problem is the most expensive issues that never was seen before on the car. I have bought several of new vehicles and the is by far the worst car. I have bought my family a death trap waiting to happen.

While in motion, the front defrost stopped working and all air started blowing from other vents. This caused the windshield to fog obstructing vision. Multiple attempts were made to turn the defrost back on without any success. Air continues to blow from all other vents. It appears as if a recall has been issued for the 2014 Malibu for the same problem.

The back rear window leaks around the top/third brake light. The drivers side lower fog light/daytime running light doesn't work randomly and there is condensation in the inside of the lens.

The trunk of the car is filled with water that has been dripping out all day. The rear roof of the car is soaked on both sides. The car smells musty & all of the inside windows had so much condensation it was dripping.

Windshield defrost does not work. Had diagnosed and has code of the hvac control module is bad.

Tl- the contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the defrost system was inoperable. The contact stated that the defrost system failed to clear the windshield. The vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 13v567000 (visibility). The quirk Chevrolet of portland 1000 brighton Ave, portland, me 04102 (207) 420-8968 was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The failure was approximately 80,000. Dr.

Vapor and smell come from vents when driving or stationary. When the defroster is on, it steams up the window so bad in some cases that I can no linger see out of the window safely. I have multiple videos, but are too large to attach.

Has a problem with cold start needs a jump alot, service esc comes on with lose of traction and power steering, sensor in wheels go out often wheels sound weird when turning, headlight goes out often windshield wipers are out ,gearshift linkage has broken while trying to shift gears problem occurs both non-stationary.

2012 chevy Malibu, windshield wiper transmission I was driving on the highway today, during a rainstorm, when the wipers failed to operate while driving 70 mph on mi 696. I was on a 4 lane highway and could not see at all do to the failed wiper transmission bushing. This not only put myself in danger but other drivers as well. I could not see at all and caused many other drivers to swerve out of their lanes at 70 mph. Plastic bushings are used on the wiper transmission (linkage) which has been a commonly reported event. This is a design flaw which is causing the wipers to fail, making visibility during inclement weather impossible. This is a safety hazard. Gm only offers a replacement wiper transmission with the same plastic bushings that keep failing. This is a design flaw that would have a minimal cost if they used metal bushings. This plastic bushing may eventually kill someone from failed wiper usage.