2007 Chevrolet Malibu Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 3%of 977 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, 3% of the 977 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am having issues with my transmission shift cable. Says its in park but the vehicle is not in park. I am also having issues with my brake lights go out when I step on the brakes and come back on when I let off the brake. Being told my vehicle is not part of the ongoing GM recalls for my model year and make.”
NHTSA complaint #10605408, filed 2014-06, 105,000 miles“Passenger low beam lights continue to turn off/burn out. This is the 4th time I have had to replace the passenger low beam light bulb. It sometimes come on when I drive on a bumpy road.”
NHTSA complaint #11316650, filed 2020-03, 112,000 miles“I took my car in to get repaired for all of the vehicle recalls. They had my car for about 6-7 months and then when I got it back I have had nothing but problems. My lights go out every couple of weeks and or work only when they want too, then my radio would only work when it wanted too and now my windows only work when they want too and it's driving funny. Yesterday I went to replace another dtr light and while doing so we noticed all the wires are melted. One of the recalls was for the transmission. …”
NHTSA complaint #10748874, filed 2015-08, 70,000 miles“In 2012, I was having issues with the cruise control disengaging and refusing to re-engage. I noticed that the brake lights would be lit without the brakes being activated, as long as the vehicle was not in park (automatic transmission). The Chevrolet dealer applied dielectric grease to a connector in november 2012, and the problem went away. The problem reappeared this year (2013), including an instance when the brake lights did not light when the brakes were activated! The dealer charged me over $250 in parts and over $300 in labor to replace two parts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10553346, filed 2013-11, 70,000 miles“I have a 2007 chevy Malibu and am having problems with my brake lights. Currently my brake lights don't illuminate when I step on the brake pedal, but will illumnate when I take my foot off the brake pedal. Sometimes brake lights will stay on during my entire drive whether or not I'm using the brake pedal. Happens randomly, with no discernable causes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10502790, filed 2013-03Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 9 | 1% |
| 2017 | 21 | 3% |
| 2016 | 19 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 28 | 3% |
| 2012 | 202 | 22% |
| 2011 | 130 | 13% |
| 2010 | 194 | 14% |
| 2009 | 172 | 11% |
| 2008 | 106 | 11% |
| 2007 | 29 | 3% |
| 2006 | 63 | 6% |
| 2005 | 153 | 16% |
| 2004 | 84 | 7% |
| 2003 | 28 | 5% |
| 2002 | 143 | 25% |
| 2001 | 108 | 15% |
| 2000 | 241 | 26% |
| 1999 | 58 | 7% |
| 1998 | 79 | 8% |
| 1997 | 40 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu
667 complaintsElectrical system
113 complaintsFuel system
87 complaintsAir bags
75 complaintsBrakes
51 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsElectronic stability control
22 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsSeats
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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