2012 Chevrolet Malibu Exterior Lighting Problems
NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/12/2026
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
Share of the 904 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE…”NHTSA complaint 10655047 — filed 11/14/2014
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES…”NHTSA complaint 10641318 — filed 10/03/2014
“VEHICLE HIGH MOUNT THIRD BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE AFTER 60,000 MILES. MAY AFFECT VISIBILITY WHEN STOPPING.”NHTSA complaint 10637934 — filed 09/22/2014
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu have exterior lighting problems?
Exterior Lighting is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu: 195 of 904 complaints on file (21.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu have in total?
904 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 50 involved a crash, 13 involved a fire, 35 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.
