2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, 5% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. The contact activated the left turn signal and it failed to turn off and continued blinking once the turn was completed. The contact had to manually turn off the blinker. One dealer was notified and was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The first dealer test drove the vehicle and was unable to provide a recommended repair solution. A second dealer indicated that the condition was normal. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 70.”
NHTSA complaint #10939907, filed 2017-01, 70 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014170Jan 27, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10236041May 3, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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