Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu has 11 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.
11
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The third break light above the rear windshield doesn't have proper rubber seals which cause water t... |
| Mar 18, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On March 18, 2024, I noticed that water began to enter the car when it was in the carwash. I opened ... |
| Jul 3, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I noticed some staining in my vehicle head liner and a nasty musky smell about an hour after I washe... |
| May 19, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I notice water leaking inside the trunk and roof, after carefully checking the outside car i have fo... |
| Mar 12, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that upon cleaning her rear windshield,... |
| Nov 7, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | My car should be included as part of special coverage since my car is leaking also: GLOBAL SAFETY FI... |
| Aug 24, 2020 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THERE IS WATER COMING INTO THE TRUNK. UPON LOOKING ONLINE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM CAUSED BY THE LOO... |
| Aug 1, 2020 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE NUTS USED TO FASTEN 3RD BRAKE LIGHT ARE NOT LOCKING NUTS THEREFOR LOOSEN CAUSING THE 3RD BREAK L... |
| Oct 29, 2019 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | THE BACK REAR WINDOW LEAKS AROUND THE TOP/THIRD BRAKE LIGHT. THE DRIVERS SIDE LOWER FOG LIGHT/DAYTI... |
| Sep 6, 2019 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | I HAVE NOTICED A FUNKY SMELL ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN AUGUST 2017. THE SMELL W... |
| Nov 1, 2017 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY POOR AND EVEN UNSAFE ON DARK WET NIGHTS. AS PURCHASED THE LIGHTS WERE TOO H... |