2015 Chevrolet Malibu Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 270 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,346miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu, 1% of the 270 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,346 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.
“I have taken the car to numerous shops to get the matter fixed but no code shows up when being tested for and blown fuses. The complete right turn sing all and head lamps gouts out when I use it to turn right. Everything goes completely black as I am driving the car. Really am afraid to drive car at night. Can you tell me what could be wrong?”
NHTSA complaint #11280663, filed 2019-11, 72,692 miles“I have felt from the beginning that this car had poor headlights. Since purchasing this car I have avoided driving it at night because the headlights are not sufficient for me to drive safely at night. I have commented as to this condition to my dealer and had the headlights adjusted and that may have improved the situation some. I have a gmc pickup that I drive at night. Iihs has rated this cars lighting as poor. Is there or will there be a retrofit to make this car safe??? I am considering trading for a different model, that is how serious this headlight deficiency is.”
NHTSA complaint #10852704, filed 2016-03“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu. While parked and exiting the vehicle with the key disengaged, the interior lighting and radio remained on. Also, when the key was engaged in the ignition, the vehicle would fail to start. The contact would sometimes have to make several attempts to start the vehicle. The failures occurred on several different occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failures could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000. ..updated 06/08/17”
NHTSA complaint #10967761, filed 2017-03, 6,000 miles“Headlight lowbeams going bad every 4 or so months. Always divers side first. My electrical auto guy said he couldn't locate a problem with the bulb being burnt out.”
NHTSA complaint #11580166, filed 2024-03Related service bulletins
- 11014170Jan 27, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
- 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
| 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 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
70 complaintsElectrical system
68 complaintsAir bags
49 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
28 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsSeats
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
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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