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Chevrolet Malibu 2001 Lighting Problems

121 distinct owners reported a lighting problem on the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu - 17% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage121 complaints

121 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

03V327000Reported August 28, 2003 - 670,740 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on August 28, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 670,740 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System303Engine196Brakes105Fuel and Propulsion System42Steering41Vehicle Speed Control25
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.