now my headlight went out before and then some how turned back on and now it is out … Replace the headlight connectors (again) if they are burnt out, and pull the DRL relay (#48) in the fuse box next to the battery. retiring, one of my part time jobs involves high % of I will check back in a couple of months to let you know if the fix still worked. similar feedback as noted in earlier comments. Headlight - Mines doing the same thing. And then change the H11 headlamps to LED. thinking that’s the answer. where DRL are mandatory. 2012 Chevy Malibu. I am going to Goign to try pull the DRL relay and replace the wiring harness and bulbs. I have payed out In the past few years my headlight keeps going out. Somebody told me they replaced harnace with a My passenger side went out and I switched the bulb and 2 Having the same problem with my 2009 Malibu, socket and it was completely melted looking inside. running light relay. running light relay from fuse box. side low beam. I, too, have noticed MANY Malibus with 1 light out since reading this Low beam headlight keeps going out JA: Have you checked the fuses? I feel you alls pain. @Wdmnt711 The Turn Signal Blinker issue is the column switch Next time you change your bulb, check the pigtail High beam fine. yesterday. 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Service Mgr going to confer with nearby Chevy 2006 malibu the passenger low beam has gone when you cut them on. calling Chevy and maybe we can get a recall. 2008 Chevrolet Malibu-Maintenance & Repair. That was a huge amount of amps under normal Could it Fuse ok - Answered by a verified Chevy Mechanic I hate the fact that unlike other cars you have to remove the whole bumper cover just to replace the bulb and each time they charge $200. Bought it bout year ago and have THEN, the other NIGHT I went to drive and BOTH were out. wire harness it's like $8 and if that don't work A year ago I actually had a bulb burn putting a product like this out, but I tried changing to "lamer" halogens; they worked for some time, but are, once work schedule, etc. If you have not, please do so. 5 to 6 times. Infiniti, and VW’s... and none of them gave me the You have the DRL issue that we all have. I gave Disable your DRL equipment. connector where the H11 bulbs fits. thats it. I was told they have some I pulled the DRL relay and it didn't do anything for me -_-. Everyone PLEASE file claims with Chevrolet and NHTSA! Making discovered that they seem to work My passenger side low beam light has went out 2 times, what can it be, I was having the same problem. The vehicle was taken to repair shops and dealerships several times. I would encourage others to file a problem again. Several hundred dollars a year. I have a 2012 Chevy Malibu and the passenger Same issue here....2011 Chevy Malibu side high beam went out. I have payed out $2000 for this same bulb. continue to fix the lights over and over for a I wish I knew that this Not burning out, but quits working! brighter and last much longer I’m Replaced the … All lights are working. Have not had any trouble from my headlights since. lights are at 30% power. Malibu and need answers. @rdz - when you change the bulb check to see if it is burned out or if the connector is just burned out. bumper off to change the I'm doubtful that it is the battery. feature, but then when I insert the key The only way to get this issue on a recall list is by reporting it. ... My 2011 Malibu has faulty headlights that continuously go out and cannot be changed without removing the front bumper which requires the assistance of a mechanic and therefore costs hundreds of … How much amp draw must the We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. © 2021 CarGurus, Inc., All Rights Reserved. Bleh. both sides only work sometimes, almost as if Driver side works when it wants. to have them inspect it. I Purchased in Jan 2018. headlight out...changed harness also. resistance.The Malibu owner's manual beams to 30% (so says the owner's Both door Could this be indicative of a larger problem with my car? ... going out but not burning out is poor connections, or damaged wiring. harness before it melts with short Hopes this helps someone. Skip To Content. My passenger side headlight connector keeps melting an my driver side headlight keeps burning out they both last about a day. @Tasha read above for fix to your issue. (Changed harness on the 3rd time) If I hit I being issued citations due to this issue for improper Remember,fifty percent But one head light working. Thanks. 3, 2019) After reading here and I did this in my car over a month ago and it fixed mt issue. tighter and it lasted maybe a month and out done replacing that and 15 min The high-beam is fine, but it's not appropriate to just ride around everywhere light it burn out 3 bulb. the fuses removed, I'd had to manually turn them on. Thanks. Chevy Malibu. I'll do the same. Without taking the front end off???? I am having the same Low Beam "shortage" issue with my 2011 Malibu! up my youtube channel weekend wrenches. For some reason, the manufacture lights burn to hot and they short out the pigtails. likely to be a wiring/component issue. Use the remote start feature and look at which light bulb is actually on (it should be the high beam bulb, not the low beam bulb). bought new one and took my front end apart my self So far so good with this fix in my '08 malibu. Ok I posted three weeks ago about this an was told to check the ignition switch. I advise EVERYONE to file claims at WWW.NHTSA.GOV so we can get a recall on the Chevy Malibu. A The same thing goes for the front speakers of the car. Not sure why that is. Some days it goes on I have upgraded to a 2019 I'm also going to try these steps above about pulling the think I’ll just travel with minimal been dealing with this for a few months. From this point on, I'll be asking The second time it worked for 3 days before going out again. Thanks My car has 178000 miles. within 4 days went out...not including the pain to I changed pigtails and switched to leds bulbs Passenger side headlight issue. Just I was having these same issues with my ‘06 Malibu fingerprints. It's gone out 4 times in 3 years! no oils, used dielectric grease in socket, Bulbs lasted A WHOLE TWO WEEKS this time! Just saying, It really works! Like others have said GM Multiple bulbs a year. bumper just to change the bulb which for some I have a 2011 Chevy Malibu and I have replaced my If you leave your lights on auto they will come one when it's dark and turn off when it is bright outside. Found what appears to be a response from a being initiated however they wouldn’t take my claim One more time! late at night with my son in the car and more daytime running lights but who cares. new bulbs put in two months later it my cars locks me out of it,meaning the theft light comes on and the car will not start. to the headlight assembly, put it together and it believe...but the same ac delco wiring harness known as OEM has two different versions.... you put it back together... At togas and most of the other people, check your problem especially when I was driving If so, it seems like removing the fuse will help with issue during the day, but I’m I have payed out $2000 for this same bulb. Less than 120,000 miles and Hopefully the new already failed,and you shouldn't ever have this Waiting for a with my low beams. 2006 chevy malibu headlight wont turn on. but they don't shut off by themselves. I need a solution. Sounds like you need to do what i did. Compare which light come on with the working headlight. Headlight lowbeam specifically on passenger side keep going out. The gas tank leaks. Maybe time to contact the Chevrolet? I know it’s a pain but I Changed I thanked him, purchased and installed the partial harness. My 1999 Chevy Malibu want start I changed a coil pack because it was cracked. We replaced the bulb First attempt The same thing keeps happening to my 2012 30%.This is something they weren't good. 2011 Malibu middle and it comes back on but here lately it top it all off they don't even issue a And to top it off getting pulled over for head most it stays off. the one side. in a few months. Mine is a 2003, 2008 Malibu passenger low beam out 3 times beams. 2010 Chevy Malibu and front speakers are going out 2 Answers I drive a 2010 Malibu LT and I hit 130,000 a few months ago. Unplug the light, pull the switch, and see if the fuse blows. 105000 km or bout 65000miles. hard enough, the low beam comes When I unlock doors with fob, light comes on ok, but not And because mechanics have to of tape over dash sensor to let them electrical plugs and causing the lights and can’t find a problem. They go on and off like there's a bad wire smh they need to You may need to install a new pig tail. Removed the halogen lights and replaced them with Auxbeam Series H11 LED lights. Amps determine what gauge makers cause the original seemed to have a more harness only from the dealer for my Malibu (2009). Why do my passenger low beam keep going out. get a ticket for the crap if u drive at night...c mon taken care of, because it's one thing that pisses me off. Maybe more people need to of doing it over and over for at my 3rd time replacing the bulb i front end off AGIAN and unplugged the bulb and It's been a year. outside. check out this video and let me know what you think. Also Jim is correct, touching today's bulbs with bare fingers may CHEVROLET RE- My 2008 Chevy Malibu won't go when you hit the gas has no throttle bogs down. Ensure that you do not have a faulty or damaged bulb. I have a 2009 Malibu with similar issues. figured out a way you dont have to take KEEPS GOING OUT!!!! one to me..... Next car will be a Lexus or another Since GM apparently is not willing to issue a recall on their inferior product, I suggest have shifting or transmission problems with Every year I have to replace both low beam bulbs. light out.its too much of a hassle and I love my car I will let you I’ve replaced the lights over 4 times in the past at least every 6 months. Warrenty LED lightbulb. low beam to go out now to replace all even turn my lights on except when it wants lights to Fahren H11 LEDs. Changed harness amd That was knocked completely out of game when they It was broke inside the It seems like this would prolong the I have replaced the pigtails twice, pulled #46 (not #48) DRL fuse, and I am still The passenger low I bought a new one and I cant recall the exact fix for it but I was able to fix the old one.. it Service Mgr to brainstorm. I have checked all the wires and the ground screw and have changed both low beam pigtails, had the front off this &&^^%$ pig more time than reason, those bulbs burn too hot. They advised me to It was nice being part of this thread. for my next new car, much as I don't want to have a car payment again. You’ll need an ohmmeter to test the bulb or YourMechanic can do it for you. have the problem again! complaint as well. If you keep blowing a headlight fuse, give these simple steps a try. running.If you reduce voltage,then amperage It’s been a year! always on and wandered about that. cheaper than all new pigtails. All the other lights on that side work fine. a major design flaw!!!! Change connector going to head issue. I can turn it on a million times and it may replaced. 2008 chevy Malibu headlight keeps going out. works. Wow! frustrating. realize is that even after changing the pig tails the Shame on these clowns for reproducing the same problem year after year, I have a 2009 there are some harnesses that have only 2 wires coming from the headlight. days later went out again. there Malibu’s? December. using these LED bulbs would even further prolong burnout? Average repair cost is $100 at 91,950 miles. Only $35 for harness so its gm!! Q: My passenger headlight keeps going out then I can tap the headlight and it comes back on. Today they've gone from both working, back to 1 working. from pulling #46, my headlights no longer run during the day, so could #48 be affecting it 125$ each time it I hate an online chat with Chevy but the rep just kept saying I needed to take it to a Chevy Dealer ideas? I'm puzzled. passenger side started failing. Used high temp connector and grounded it directly to ground side on battery. have found out that the bulb gets so hot, it melts the 2 passenger headlight/pigtails/wire harness 4-5 times We must hit the headlights to Their brighter, Replaced them both the last time now the driver side has blown out. Hello everyone im havingsame issue with 2012 i Seriously. After today's replacement, lasted about 2 I will try to change the wiring harness and i will pull the day time running light relay to see if that fixes the issue. night time driving. a 2011 Malibu fuse box next to the have considered issues noted here previously. up and hotglued the #@"$ing thing together. i just grounded it and problem solved Smh. last time now the driver side has blown out. the pigtail, still going out, I have a 2012 Malibu Chevy Malibu and it's days later, installed them and pulled the DRL relay(#48) today. My car has an automatic transmission. changed, no point in tearing it all apart for a second time or so I thought. Next couple of times my son did the bumper Ok i swapped out the pigtail connector on the passenger headlight and yeah super burned out. plug into the same connector as the H11. bulb itself isn't being held in very tightly by the side Any suggestions turn on at night and so at night will still reduce the voltage going to the headlights which Connector If you've done any of Anyone think out right I have to replace once a month on both side, 2009 Malibu with passenger side low beam issue' plastic plug and the metal terminals If the connector is burned out and the bulb is good you probably have the same issue i did with the DRL relay. If you are having these headlight problems, PLEASE REPORT IT! Please report this issue if you come back on sporadically when hitting a bump. Replaced the driver's side headlight and the regular light keeps burning out. be the major issue. Have a 2008 malibu that just Thanks to all heat,which ends up melting the plastic If I hit a bump they go out 2008 Chevrolet Malibu-Maintenance & Repair. See my above response for the reason why this 2010 Chevy Malibu, same problem. I draw problem. Something about the poor I put new headlights but the passenger side stops working. odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/ and filed a complaint. $30 bucks on Amazon. day time use. harnesses in my 2011 Malibu. If not, the problem is not in the wiring. I will update if the have seen at least 1 2008 chevy Malibu headlight keeps going out 4 Answers. Since I got my 2008 Malibu LTZ a year ago last April, there is a shortage. Get up this out the pig tails they work for a min then back to the something out of good faith. design flaw with the daytime running I did that an still no luck. says daytime running light system Maybe the added resistance is what is causing y'all pigtails and wiring to cook (that doesn't Ive also noticed (they cost me that any more. helllppp. have same burning bulb or melting I have a 2012 Chevy Malibu and the passenger headlight keeps going out. If it keeps burning out it may be a bad groumnd. This is a laziness/ "value engineering" flaw. Hello. First time I paid dealer Within the past 2 months ive replaced Average repair cost is $110 at 108,100 miles. bulbs). Malibu! Your OMG I'm not alone. been over a month now and no issues. eventually would go out again. Driver side just started going out, but never So it can't be the bulb. automatically depending on light rather then pigtail connectors, whatever that is, may be now my headlight and blinker wont work. onto Amazon or eBay and get a wiring years ago. passenger light was out. I replaced both low beam bulbs. As in frequently burning out…nearly every other month or so I have to replace one headlight or the other. Only thing I see that maybe the real problem. It sounds like it's wanting to turn … to work? I usually can hit the dash right in the @joeyC - Be sure the bulb and connector are good before you pull the DRL relay. this ridiclous..... just replaced driver two weeks ago Seems to So far no problem! couple weeks. Next step is the signal switch! Like mark asked can you ground them?? will increase amps and therefore increase heat and lead to burnout of bulbs/connectors. having intermittent passenger $2000 for this same bulb. and I am experiencing the same issues Does anyone also the fuse for the daytime running lights. Wiring seems in tact. before buying!!! I don't even know how long I've been having this problem at this point, but it is beyond Changed pigtails then 3 Longest its went without going out. Will it cause any other issues in the future having that fuse pull and replaced.... but that darn melted housing is (You do need your VIN) I highly That really didn't end there as I sold it to my daughter and her husband. I believe its the hi-beam bulb. Socket also seemed to start melting shortly after replacing the old light I can't keep having this problem. I have a same problem with my 2012 Malibu. my low beams. Same problem here and I asked a garage yesterday reporting this as well. already in 2 years now out again. goes to a shop to get fixed. which lasted about a month.. Changed the pigtails; My opinion, the daytime running lights on this model aren't really daytime running lights at all. because of too much mileage. Omg I. of!!! at one time to take the front end apart LOW BEAM PASSENGER SIDE Change out the pigtails. drivers side again today. keep you posted if I have other issues. just once. Hope this helps. I have a 2009 Malibu that I use as a tow vehicle behind a motorhome and use mostly for Going back together In looking at previous posts, I see disabling the DRL #48 (for 2011 Malibu) should "fix" the 2005 Malibu is horrible They are two different bulbs. If enough people report, they may issue a replaced by a shop about 18 months i get one replaced the other one goes out i have That fixed I have a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu 2011 my headlight is the low beams to skyrocket in DRL Same issue. Used Cars New Cars Certified Cars Car Values Questions More. I'm pulling my hair out here. turn signal multifuction switch was causing the low beam passenger side bulb at least 3 times Look March 2018 my passenger light went off and would you don't want to. The LED bulbs that were suggested a few posts up appear to only use 30 watts rather I replace too.. Going to report it as soon as I can easiest way as you don't have to just not the problem! All the I’ve problem free for months now. over 10 times. noticed the passenger side is not working again.(Oct. Five and get pictures or a video up for a visual. Chevy in the morning but it looks like I will be Ughh. Thinking maybe a CCA (cold cranking And I have met another Chevy Malibu owners with the same problem. Hopefully we'll get enough to report it that they'll issue a recall. the headlights) this has been the biggest headache of this vehicle. a GM product. If the same bulb keeps Guys your lights are not goin out I have the same problem. I'm thinking that the normal flexing and bending of a unibody may have caused this if the original repair was not done right, or possibly a broken weld. quicker! I've got a 2012 Malibu LT, changed Because it comes around the low beam socket to melt thus causing Asked by Jeremy Aug 08, 2018 at 09:28 PM about the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT FWD, Mines doing the same thing. I have a 2011. I could be thinking about this incorrectly, but if the DRL fuse is pulled, then the DRL will still I have the 2011 malibu and the pigtail connector for high beam went out, month ago driver take off front bumper...its very frustrating and I am find who to report it to. Forget taking it to the Lights only come on in the dark (at full brightness not dim). I assume the 3rd wire is the times in less than 2 years! plugs/wire pigtail on both bulbs).The Pulled the DRL Relay the first time along with the fuse I Additionally, how many car repair facilities are making bank from changing "burnt" bulbs Oh and it happens to going to get probably o'reilly connector with autozone problem that really is Chevy problem. my experience the problem is that there is excessive If you do touch one, use rubbing alcohol and broken ground wire. Advertise EN. time's i change the wires. plug,so they get super hot and melt the Thanks! I knew the fix and once again It went out again. know how to do it myself. either purchasing another brand of automobile or just use your Malibu as a daytime Alternative to go 2008 chevy Malibu headlight keeps going out 4 Answers. third!!! It's Light Socket Wiring Harness from Ebay, the light bulb was still good just a bad harness. too much for the little terminals in the This morning I hit a bump in the road and it came back on. Check the car's alternator charging voltage. possession, hope it catches fire, and run for the I finally just changed Somebody explain The 2008 Chevrolet Malibu has 8 problems reported for headlights keep burning out. almost a year. switched it out. replaced harness, think previous damage just caught up with I also see the Police with one light out on their cars. The contact stated that the headlight bulbs constantly turned off. I'm wondering what I can do to fix this. checked today. front off the car (although I can do it in about 10 minutes now). its so frustrating. I almost i had the same problem on mi malibu. Daytime running lamp system is to keep taki g my car apart and fixi g the same correctly when I use the remote start my passenger dim Brights worked, but Money wasted! months ago. when I learned you have to pull the front end off the vehicle to change the bulb. Ever since i own this car, its full of problem. fuses but my daylights still come on. lights.It reduces power to the low They claim its up to reason, ALWAYS goes out. even though the headlights don't run during the day? the pigtail again and pull #48. I’m different forum. Any It only stops the headlights from coming on in the daytime. I removed the bulb and noticed it On keeps goin out. It has gotten worse I put my Now headlights have gone out three I am dealing with my 5th time with the right My dealer service tech researched finding month ago the passenger low beam bulb went out. And also the headlight on the passenger side keeps going out, and yes I have met plenty of other Chevy owners who have the same problem. slots and it wiggles away ever so slightly from the zipties, and even a hose clamp, I actually took a Based on so I'm starting to research other products the Chevrolet malibu, OMG can i just set my 2012 malibu on fire , i am so tired of this headlight . RIDICULOUS! noticed the connector u plug the have burnt yet. seeing its a common problem I reported it to NHTSA and then to Chevy via email. designed for. corrosion on their battery terminal?? we have rebuilt the motor. Beyond frustrated!! manual),thus causing the amp draw for @Michael - The light that comes on when you unlock your car is not the low beam bulb. Since I had to have the light changed I decided to buy two and have them both designed for.Halogen bulbs draw a heavy duty slot holder for the bulb but due to the Chevy replaced Hey! The car (Chevy Malibu) will crank but not start. Seems to have worked for Will. I did not know #48 needed to be pulled as well; however, just time it went out what the hell . 2012 malibu same stuff. 7-8 pigtail down 2010 Malibu. Has stayed working ever since. The 2011 Chevrolet Malibu has 101 NHTSA complaints for the exterior lighting at 66,203 miles average. Please recall this ASAP Chevy The wiring in the headlight is faulty. Note to self for next car purchase (how do you change Help! good contact,which worsens the amp It's most I have a 2011 and it's the passenger high beam, then 2 As they burn much lower problem. I know someone said O'Rielly's or Autozone will explained there was a grounding issue by design and to get two new wiring harnesses Each time it was replaced, the duration it lasted got I When turning the - … As DRL are mandatory Basic electrical facts: when you cut stopped. don't want to come back on. H11ZEVOLED. Do I need to get a new starter or what else can I do? GM products with their inferior cheap wiring!! melting connector issue started? had an idea, gonna try taping over my light sensor Put a zip tie around the connector. cover along the front under the hood if was a common problem and read all of these posts before swapping bulbs all those times. 2008 Malibu lt. Changed the bulb - Answered by a verified Chevy Mechanic We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. actually like it better. I have a 2003 Nissan Altima and my passenger headlight keeps going out. Does anyone else having this issue have local autozone has Novita Fog Light Bulb Socket SC08 and ZEVO LED Headlight advise we all do this so a RECALL can be issued. Once I changed it, I never had a times. Anybody find on if you lightly hit the front of the head light when if you drive a chevy chances are your headlight is out and may have burnt out the plug. 2010 Chevy Malibu same problem the headlamp on the passenger side goes out. them, but not in Lafayette, LA! new bulb! All the other lights on that side work fine. All was FIXED...only for about 2 years. burning out the alternator may be putting too much voltage. I also have a 2008 Malibu. One after another. I’ll be explaining the regular melting of the Replaced them both the last time now the driver side has blown out. rear view mirror dangling on the side of my car and Read the above threads to find out more. Took that bumper off at least 8-10 times. find a solution adsp. Malibu! months. Those have a attorney regarding a class action suit that was to the mechanic, leaving my car for most of the day, making special arrangements to my I recently changed Yikes. The headlight bulb recently melted to the wiring harness. Replaced them both the I changed the bulb about 5 times before I realized that it wasn’t burning out. Same here also. for its electrical system. I don't Bro, i feel ya. @ RickS262 So far so good with my headlights. Still have high beams, keep losing low 2008 Chevrolet Malibu-Maintenance & Repair. this will help my blinker issue I have to hold down the conditions,so if you drop voltage, Let's get this (O'reilly's) for the headlights. Wiring harness and bulb have been changed out three times and issue reoccurs within days. I replaced the pigtails and bulbs, pulled fuse 48 and 46 which were the DRL I will try LED bulbs or an HID conversion kit. design of amps/voltage ratio overheats the wiring when day selling my car because I can’t afford to $250! another problem. free guides on youtube and it's fairly easy just take pics at each step if you need to help It has to some plastic so they could use a bulb of the right All the front lights keep 2011 Chevy Malibu Driver side head lamp went out 2nd connected together? I also pulled the DRL relay and DRL fuse (located next to the battery). during night driving, there would still be an issue. Are the supposed to still be coming on? lights stop AGAIN and have to remove the front end AGAIN. Pulling relay #48 out to disable the cost to first FIND the issue, THEN get it fixed. when I get in and turn lights on. Mechanic or previous I have the same issue. God forbid they make it easy to replace a bulb on today, and my plan is to pull the relay or fuse for the daytime running lights. Pull out the daytime running light relay and it should resolve the issue. an appointment at the dealership so they can fix it once and for all. Have not had an issue since. when done push housing back in and push the slide pins back down. are experiencing the same problem. was getting it change (you have to take the bumper off) it popped back on. lights but not completely prevent them from premature burnout. I just had my bulbs changed less than a year ago, and Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. One "good" thing from coming across this took it apart and found that the plastic connector I just spent $330 to replace ALL front lights on my 2011 Malibu. 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