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2017 Chevrolet Malibu Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu has 11 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu

Electrical
137
Powertrain
135
Other
120
Speed Control
96
Engine
80
Steering
46
Brakes
38
Structure
15
Lights
11
Airbags
8
Suspension
8
Seat Belts
6
Wheels
5
Fuel System
3

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 19, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe third break light above the rear windshield doesn't have proper rubber seals which cause water t...
Mar 18, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHEROn March 18, 2024, I noticed that water began to enter the car when it was in the carwash. I opened ...
Jul 3, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI noticed some staining in my vehicle head liner and a nasty musky smell about an hour after I washe...
May 19, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI notice water leaking inside the trunk and roof, after carefully checking the outside car i have fo...
Mar 12, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that upon cleaning her rear windshield,...
Nov 7, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMy car should be included as part of special coverage since my car is leaking also: GLOBAL SAFETY FI...
Aug 24, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHERE IS WATER COMING INTO THE TRUNK. UPON LOOKING ONLINE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM CAUSED BY THE LOO...
Aug 1, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE NUTS USED TO FASTEN 3RD BRAKE LIGHT ARE NOT LOCKING NUTS THEREFOR LOOSEN CAUSING THE 3RD BREAK L...
Oct 29, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPERTHE BACK REAR WINDOW LEAKS AROUND THE TOP/THIRD BRAKE LIGHT. THE DRIVERS SIDE LOWER FOG LIGHT/DAYTI...
Sep 6, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTUREI HAVE NOTICED A FUNKY SMELL ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN AUGUST 2017. THE SMELL W...
Nov 1, 2017EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY POOR AND EVEN UNSAFE ON DARK WET NIGHTS. AS PURCHASED THE LIGHTS WERE TOO H...

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