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2011 Chevrolet Malibu lighting problems

The 2011 Chevrolet Malibu has 130 lighting complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

130

Lighting complaints

9%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Lighting complaints by year

What owners report

There was a fire in the trunk on the way to work. Fire department was called to inspect the car and make sure that the fire was out. Fire melted fuse box located in the trunk along with wiring harness and wires, also causing all electrical items to stop working. Claim was attempted to be made, but…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · December 20, 2025 · fire

Common questions

How many lighting complaints does the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu have?

NHTSA has 130 complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu lighting — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.