NHTSA Complaint #11528778 — 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11528778
Vehicle	2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	June 25, 2023
Date Filed	June 25, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

Passenger side low beam headlight wont work. Replace fuses relays and wiring harness. Ive read online where this is very common with these cars and even replacing the headlight assembky isnt a sure fix.

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