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2011 Chevrolet Malibu Exterior Lighting Problems

NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 09/08/2026

123Exterior Lighting complaints
12.6%Of all 977 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 ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM230 · 23.5%
STEERING212 · 21.7%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)174 · 17.8%
ENGINE160 · 16.4%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING123 · 12.6%

Share of the 977 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu overview page.

Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed

32014132016433201841232020132022322024332026

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu have exterior lighting problems?

Exterior Lighting is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu: 123 of 977 complaints on file (12.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu have in total?

977 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 40 involved a crash, 17 involved a fire, 41 reported injuries, and none 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 09/08/2026.