2009 Chevrolet Malibu exterior lighting problems
172 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving at night with the lights on, the rear taillights are bright all the time. when you press the brake pedal, the rear taillights go dim or completely dark. brake lights are working opposite what they should be doing. Fixed once with local mechanic. Fixed second time at dealership with a…”
filed Oct 31, 2024
“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, and the lights became inoperable. When the brake pedal was released, the lights returned to normal functionality. The contact also stated that the cruise control failed to…”
filed Aug 5, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Malibu | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Malibu | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Malibu | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 Malibu | 9 | 1% |
| 2017 Malibu | 21 | 3% |
| 2016 Malibu | 19 | 2% |
| 2015 Malibu | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 Malibu | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 Malibu | 28 | 3% |
| 2012 Malibu | 202 | 22% |
| 2011 Malibu | 130 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.