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Chevrolet Malibu 2002 Lighting Problems

166 distinct owners reported a lighting problem on the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu - 29% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage166 complaints

166 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

02V107000Reported April 10, 2002 - 10,168 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 10,168 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System270Engine89Brakes63Fuel and Propulsion System29Unknown Or Other19Air Bags18
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.