2002 Chevrolet Malibu Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch Problems

NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH · data through 07/12/2026

36Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch complaints

6.4%Of all 566 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM182 · 32.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE62 · 11%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING49 · 8.7%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL40 · 7.1%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH36 · 6.4%

Share of the 566 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HER TURN SIGNALS DO NOT FUNCTION. THE CONSUMER WAS AWARE OF A RECALL FOR THE 2001 MODEL FOR THE SAME ISSUE…”NHTSA complaint 10118813 — filed 05/02/2005

“THE RADIO SOMETIMES WORKED AND SOMETIMES DIDN'T. AFTER 7 TRIPS, IT WAS DETERMINED THE PROBLEM WAS THE AMPLIFIER. THE RADIO WORKED FOR ABOUT A YEAR…”NHTSA complaint 10118371 — filed 04/25/2005

“THE HAZARD SWITCH IS CUTTING OFF THE BLINCKER WHEN I TURRN THEM ON. IF I TOUCH OR MOVE THE HAZARD SWTCH THEN THE BLINKER WILL…”NHTSA complaint 10108044 — filed 01/27/2005

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Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu have exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch problems?

Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu: 36 of 566 complaints on file (6.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu have in total?

566 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 18 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 19 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.