Chevrolet Recall 02V-107: Exterior lighting – headlights

Affected: 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. Filed with NHTSA on April 10, 2002, covering about 10,168 vehicles.

The problem

Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some of these vehicles were produced with a left low-beam headlamp that does not meet the photometric performance requirements of the standard.

The risk

Light intensities below the minimum intensity requirements cause reduction in visibility down the road for the driver of the vehicle and intensities above the maximum intensity requirements cause increase in glare for drivers ahead of, or approaching, the vehicle.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the left low-beam headlamp and replace it if it does not meet requirements. Owner notification began May 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign02V-107 (02V107000)
Manufacturer number02015
ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
ComponentExterior lighting › Headlights
Report dateApril 10, 2002
Owners notifiedMay 23, 2002
Vehicles affected10,168
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the lights

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 02V-107 repair free?

Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect the left low-beam headlamp and replace it if it does not meet requirements. Owner notification began May 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 10,168 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.