Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Chevrolet Malibu has 81 NHTSA lights complaints and 1 lights-related recall.
81
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
09E012000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2020 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, TH... |
| Jan 2, 2019 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and the en... |
| Jul 20, 2015 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE DIM HEADLIGHT ON PASSENGER SIDE KEEPS GOING OUT. THE WIRES ARE MELTED WHERE IT PLUGS IN TO THE L... |
| Nov 11, 2014 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, BOTH TURNING S... |
| Jul 21, 2014 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT ... |
| Jun 19, 2014 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL FAILED... |
| Jun 18, 2014 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | MY VEHICLE DRIVERS SIDE LIGHT HAS GONE OUT VARIOUS TIMES. THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ON THAT SIDE HA... |
| Feb 17, 2014 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | CHEVROLET MALIBU LS 2004 V6. EXTERIOR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING AS EXPECTED. IN MY VEHICLE THE BRAKE ... |
| Nov 1, 2013 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | MY DRIVERS SIDE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY THE LIGHTBULB KEPT ON BURNING OUT AND FINALLY DEALERSHIP GOT ME A ... |
| Sep 18, 2013 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FRONT HEADLAMPS AND TURN SIGNAL BULBS ARE HAVING TO BE REPLACED AROUND EVERY 6 MONTHS. USING BULBS S... |
| Mar 15, 2013 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON FOR NO REASON , SHUT OFF CRUISE CONTROL. *TR |
| Apr 12, 2012 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGE... |
| Mar 1, 2012 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE BACKLIGHTING ON THE MAIN DASH (BEHIND THE ODOMETER, SPEEDOMETER, GAS GAUGE AND OTHER INDICATORS)... |
| Oct 8, 2011 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | RIGHT FRONT SIGNAL BULB SOCKET AND BULB OVER HEATING (MELTING) AND RESULTING IN INOPERATIVE FRONT T... |
| Sep 16, 2011 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | REAR TURN SIGNAL BULBS BURN TOO HOT AND MELT BULB CONNECTION. FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULBS BURN TOO HOT A... |
| Jul 15, 2011 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TURN SIGN... |
| Jun 20, 2011 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | HAZARD/TURN SIGNAL WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE INDICATOR PANEL WHEN NOT WORKING. ... |
| May 24, 2011 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT | 2004 CHEVY MALIBU LT FRONT LEFT & RIGHT AMBER HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES ARE MELTED. LEFT SIDE IS 9 MONTH... |
| Apr 14, 2011 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULBS MANY TIME WITH ORIGINAL PART NUMBERS USING STANDARD BULB... |
| Apr 1, 2011 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEATS,SERVICE BRAKES | THE DRIVER SEAT ON THIS CAR HAS COME OFF THE RAILS ON RIGHT SIDE CAUSING IT TO TILT. IF THE SEAT IS ... |