2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU Visibility Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibility Issues in the 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU

2 visibility complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Visibility Complaints

#10242867 | September 18, 2008

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 ON STATE ROUTE 2 WESTBOUND DURING A RAINSTORM AT APPROXIMATELY 5 PM. SUDDENLY, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING WHEN A SEMI-TRUCK PASSED. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE. SHE WAS VERY SCARED AND BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN. SHE THEN TURNED THE WIPER CONTROL LEVER TO EVERY SPEED SETTING UNTIL THE HIGH SPEED SETTING BEGAN TO WORK. WIPER MOTOR WAS DETERMINED TO HAVE FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *TR

#10043152 | October 18, 2003

MANY MAKES OF CARS NOW HAVE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID COMING OUT OF SMALL RUBBER TUBES ATTACHED TO THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE IN JANUARY THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID FROZE WITHIN THE TUBES AND WOULD NOT COME OUT. THIS CREATES A DANGEROUS SITUATION IN WHICH ROAD SALT SPLASHED FROM OTHER CARS FAIRLY QUICKLY BUILDS UP ON YOUR WINDSHIELD AND YOU CAN HARDLY SEE OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING OVER 60 MPH ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. THE DAY WAS COLD, PERHAPS 14 DEGREES, BUT NOT EXTREMELY COLD AND THIS WAS PENNSYLVANIA NOT MINNESOTA NOR CANADA. MY GUESS IS THAT THE 14 DEGREES WEATHER PLUS DRIVING AT 70 MILES PER HOUR CREATES A WINDCHILL THAT IS BELOW THE -20 DEGREES THAT THE WASHER FLUID IS GOOD FOR. BUT IT IS ON COLD WINTER DAYS THAT YOU SPECIFICALLY NEED THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID BECAUSE OF THE...

Other 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU Problem Areas

Electrical System 182 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 62 complaints Exterior Lighting 49 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 40 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 36 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 28 complaints Engine 22 complaints Unknown Or Other 19 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 17 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 15 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 13 complaints Air Bags 12 complaints Steering 12 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 11 complaints Service Brakes 11 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 10 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 9 complaints Tires 9 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 8 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 7 complaints Electrical Systemignition 6 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 5 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 5 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 5 complaints Seat Belts 5 complaints Structure 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 4 complaints Equipment 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 4 complaints Structurebody 4 complaints Suspension 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Power Train 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Service Brakes Air 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint

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