2008 Chevrolet Malibu Exterior Lighting Problems

NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/12/2026

95Exterior Lighting complaints

9.6%Of all 987 complaints

#3Most-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 ranks on this vehicle

STEERING451 · 45.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM224 · 22.7%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING95 · 9.6%

POWER TRAIN75 · 7.6%

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)68 · 6.9%

Share of the 987 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED BOTH WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND EVEN…”NHTSA complaint 10359452 — filed 10/06/2010

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Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu have exterior lighting problems?

Exterior Lighting is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu: 95 of 987 complaints on file (9.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu have in total?

987 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 30 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 19 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's exterior lighting category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING 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.