HOW TO change 2016-2022 Chevy Malibu Headlight Bulbs! * Step-By-Step*
Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары
I created this video as a REAL step-by-step tutorial for changing the low-beam headlights on a 2016-2022 Chevy Malibu. There are shorter videos on youtube showing the same thing, but this is the only one that shows you every single step from start to finish without cutting out any important bits for beginners and those with little experience like myself. Disclaimer: Some amazon links on videos are used to support this channel.
If this helped you, please help me by hitting that thumbs up button! :)
*** IMPORTANT BULB SIZE INFORMATION*******
BULB SIZES ARE DIFFERENT DEPENDING ON THE MODEL-YEAR OF YOUR MALIBU
--- 2016-2018 MALIBU'S ARE SIZE 9005 FOR LOW-BEAM AND HIGH BEAM (The same bulb is used for both functions)
--- 2019-2022 MALIBU'S ARE SIZE H11 FOR LOW-BEAM AND 9005 IS HIGH BEAM (Two different bulbs are used in this headlamp design)
USE MY LINKS FOR DISCOUNTS WITH THE MANUFACTURERS :) (They change over time)
******9005 Bulbs Start Here********
Shop LASFIT (brand used in this video) and snag yourself a nice discount using my link: [Link is having problems. Will contact LASFIT and update with discount link ASAP]
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*****H11 Bulbs Start Here*******
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You don't need to remove the top from the bottom piece of the air filter box. It'll all just pop out as one piece. Saves some time
@birdman3003
2 жыл бұрын
thanks for that tip....saved 5 mins
@TrippyJV
Жыл бұрын
Thankssss
@scottscali
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@calebwhite3788
Жыл бұрын
That’s what I was thinking
@jesusischrist2485
Жыл бұрын
There 3 clips pull on both side and lastly the hose and should come right off
My first time replacing headlight bulbs. Thank you so much for this video! ❤
Excelent teacher, liked the fact that you were very detailed while explaining….thank you!
Ayo! Thanks so much man! I installed these Thursday. SUPER HELPFUL from beginning to end. Keep up the great work 👊🏾
Thank you for the very detailed video! And the lights look way better now.
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Congrats on the new lights and look!
Thank you so much for this video; I only used the 9500 halogen bulbs fir my 2018 Malibu but it worked out perfectly. You made it look so easy!
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
You just made my day! Haha That’s awesome!! Thank you for the kind words 🙂 I’m glad everything worked out nice and easy for you! I wish you and your Malibu many trouble free miles ahead!!
Thank you! Got my lights changed very easily
Thank you! This helped me save so much money and was super easy!
Thank you for a great job of professionally explaining this. I am now a subscriber.
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and support! 🙏🏾 Welcome aboard 🥳
Really good video! Very thorough. Thanks!
It's great you do real time. I can't tell how many times I drop a tool while working on anything. It's cool that you check in throughout the video, that let's us know it's difficult sequence. You cover the details that are easy to miss or that can make you're life difficult if they're missed. I want to add something my uncles taught( no father figure in my life), righty tighty, lefty loosey.
@SaraiGarage
10 ай бұрын
Glad you found the video helpful! Thank you for the kind words and advice for others!
Cool review, helped me install new led step by step 🔥
I have yet to install the bulbs but I just ordered the same pair for my 2017 chevy Malibu! I appreciate the step by step instructions. You got yourself a new subscriber
@SaraiGarage
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review. It makes my day! I’m glad you found the video helpful. Hope everything goes well for you! 🙌🏾
Thanks. Needed to change my left side and you helped me with this video.
Just did my first headlight change thanks to this video 😂😂 thank you for the steps!!
@SaraiGarage
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations!! 🥳 Glad everything went well my man!
Thank you so much for making this video so crystal clear
@SaraiGarage
Жыл бұрын
Not a problem! Thank you for the kind comment! It makes my day! I wish you and your Malibu all the best! 🙌🏾
Thanks man, like the way you broke everything down and simplified it. Im feeling like a pro right now👍🏾
Great Job of explaining the process Thank You very much
Great video my headlights just blew & I came across this video Thank you for the info I’m subscribing now !
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! I’m glad I was able to help out!! And welcome aboard! 🥳
Thank you this video was clutch 🙌 i just installed my led lights it worked great 👍 thank you again
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support! Glad everything went well for you! 🙌🏾
I absolutely agree with the comment on being a great teacher, amazing job on being very detailed and giving great directions 👏👏
This is EXACTLY what I've been looking for! Thank you for making it so easy to follow.
@SaraiGarage
Жыл бұрын
Glad the video helped!! 🙂
@Mander4665
Жыл бұрын
B. K .,......
Thanks real informative on the simplest yet useful repair
thank you for this video!!! very good explanation
Very thorough and detailed, thank you. I have the same car, same color too lol. I have to change mine later.
Nice video. I like the way everything was explained. Good job.
Great video. About to order my bulbs and use this as a guide! 💪🏾
@SaraiGarage
6 ай бұрын
Glad it helped! Goodluck with the install! 🙌🏾
Thanks brother for the tutorial. I was just thinking about switching my headlights. The ones that come with the Malibu are dull so I wanted to get bulbs a lot brighter.
Thank you and great detail, really appreciate people like you
@SaraiGarage
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind comment! Made my day!I wish you and your Malibu the best! 🙏🏾🙌🏾
Thanks my brother it perfect just like you said in under 25 minutes
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Glad everything worked out well for you!! Thank you for the kind words!
OMG thank you I just did it perfectly. Amazing instructions
@SaraiGarage
4 ай бұрын
Glad the video helped out! Thanks for the support!
Thank yu for this video, simple and easy instructions and I was thinking I would have to assemble the bumper to get to passenger side headlights did it in 5 mins and back on the road
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind comment!! And yes fortunately Chevy made it super simple on this generation Malibu! Glad you were able to get back on the road so quick! I wish you and your Malibu the best!
Great video, helped me alot. Thanks
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! 🙌🏾
thanks brother. worked perfectly.
@SaraiGarage
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear!
Very helpful just used this clip to change my headlight that was out 🙏🏽🙌🏽💯💪🏾
@SaraiGarage
5 ай бұрын
Glad it helped you out bro!
Any information about fixing the hyper flashing on a 2016 Chevy Malibu lt would be greatly appreciated 😊
Really really helpful video ty
Dude this was an awesome video!! I’m a new subscriber
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and welcome!! 🥳
Thanks bro! Gonna try this soon as they come in
@SaraiGarage
Жыл бұрын
Wish you the best my man. Hope everything goes nice and easy!
Just changed my own headlight and I’m so proud of myself 😎
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! 🥳
@lashellpierre
2 жыл бұрын
@@SaraiGarage Thank you so much for this video. It really helped me.
Thanks for the amazing video
@SaraiGarage
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
Greetings from Alaska. Thank you for the video, I was able to change the headlights to LED lights in my 2019 Malibu. I have a little problem and I hope I can an answer here. The LED lights blink every time I stop and the auto-stop kicks in, it makes it look like I am flashing the lights. Is there anything to fix that problem? Thank you in advance.
That makes sense! 👍🏽
Great Video!!!
@SaraiGarage
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I’m glad I was able to help! 🙏🏾🙌🏾
@missd5658
3 жыл бұрын
@@SaraiGarage you're welcome 😊
The part that makes it hard is my high beams on my 2020. I had to take the battery bracket out. But thank you so much!
Great video. I did make the mistake of removing the high beam on the driver side after replacing the passenger side and not knowing why the bulb would not go in. It wasn’t until I talked to the parts store and they mentioned that the high beam had the wider plug I realized I must have removed the wrong cap. Once I looked inside I could see how the low beam bulb was tucked further in against the car. For those of you reading the comments make sure you don’t remove the high beam cap. 😂 The video was simple and thorough.
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
That's so interesting that you bring up accidentally pulling out the high beam. Many others have asked about the highbeam bulb, i.e. how to replace, the bulb size, etc. I'm more familiar with Lexus and on those vehicles, there is always a separate cap that is the same size as the low beam. When I made this video, I only saw one cap (for low-beam), and all the sites I checked said this car uses 1 bulb for both high beam and low beam (I've never worked on something like this before). This isn't my car so I never got a chance to look at it again to do a follow-up, but after reading your comment I'm even more confused. When my friend brings the car back from Florida during a school break I'll definitely have to open it up to investigate further and try to find it. I appreciate the comment and I'm glad the video was able to help you! I'm sure your comment will go on to help many others as well. Thank you!
@brittneyvalenzuela5411
2 жыл бұрын
I know this may seem simple but from a female standpoint, I know Jack about cars. This was simple, to the point and I'm honestly, super proud of myself! Thank you for this video! 🙏🏽
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
@@brittneyvalenzuela5411 Comments like these mean so much to me. That’s awesome! I’m glad I was able to help! I wish you and your Malibu the very best! 🙏🏾🙌🏾
@wispaflutes
Жыл бұрын
Just got the 22 impala. Halogen stock lights aren't good. My profile pic is my previous car. Good video. Time for the upgrade. Thanks!
Great video
Thank you so much bro 🙏🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped my man 🙌🏾
Great video bro!!!
@SaraiGarage
Жыл бұрын
Thank you my bro 🙏🏾
Great Vid… my son loves ‘em!!
@SaraiGarage
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear the job went well! Even happier to hear it made your son happy! I wish both of you and your Malibu the best! 🙌🏾
Quick question. The bottom L shaped light below my head light has gone out. How would I replace that light?
Really thorough process and explanation. Good job. Was thinking of swapping my halogens for LEDs, Is there anything I need to take into consideration in terms of type of bulbs, bulb voltage/size, warranty getting voided as they would not be original parts?
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Not really. New bulbs shouldn’t void any warranty. Just order some bulbs following the directions I put in the description. The size of bulb changes depending on the model year of your car. Goodluck with everything! 🙌🏾
Hey, whats the process to change the high beam headlights on the 2020 Malibu? Same as the headlights? Thanks
Great video bro!
@SaraiGarage
Жыл бұрын
Thank you my man 🙏🏾
Thank you sooo much! It was easy (driver light) I'm no longer one eyed lol
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped. Wish you and your car the best 🙌🏾
Thank You Very Very much
Great vid. Your very clear on direction! A tip to think of. If you remove the air intake hose off the housing you dont need to remove the filter. You can remove the whole air cleaner housing in one piece due to the 3 pop out grommets, and then flip the whole housing over.
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Yes that's a very good idea! A few other people mentioned that in the comments as well. I just never thought of doing it that way when I first attempted this. Thank you for the kind words! Wish you and your Malibu the best!
@titansdevaiam8269
Жыл бұрын
This was going to my question after the video but you answered it
thank you bro just changed mine!!
@SaraiGarage
4 ай бұрын
Glad it helped! 🙌🏾
Thank you brother👍
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help Veer 🙏🏾
I have been watching your video and looking on Amazon to try and get these. I have a 2019 Chevy Malibu and when I click for the Lasfit it’s saying that they do not fit my model. Can you help please?
Question, video & instructions are great, but I do have an issue/problem, trying to change the driver side headlamp, I can take the cover off but I cannot get the headlamp out because I cannot get a good enough grip on the headlight. Is there a tool that one can use the grasp and turn the socket that holds the headlight ?
Got a question if anyone can answer should I add a load equalizer on this or shouldn’t have to worry about it burning my wires?
Great video.
@SaraiGarage
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you found it helpful!
Hey so I saw another video showing how to insert led bulbs. On the left side, the guy only too off hose and then he just pulled the whole unit up without unscrewing bolts. Just a heads up for next video.
can i use HB3 9005 for malibu 2017?
My Malibu headlight won’t turn on till night? I have a 2016 Premier is that an issue? Because it doesn’t work even when I turn on the headlights
Good job 👏
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙌🏾
Any tips on how to actually and easily remove dust cover caps? They are tearing me and my dad’s hands up because they’re hard to grip and they just won’t come off no matter how hard we turn counterclockwise. I have a 2020 Malibu. Any suggestions help.
Do you have any issues with glare on high beam and does the beam stay smooth I’ve been trying to choose between led makes carfx has a new one that is made like the oem don’t have the wires?? But thanks for the very informative video. Car looks great.
Definitely made it a simplified process for me! O’ Reilly auto parts wouldn’t install the bulb for me after purchase, so I came running to you tube! 😂 And yes you don have to remove the air filter cover! U can just pop the unit off! Thank you for saving me 😂🙌🏽
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Glad everything went well for you!
how to replace the FOG LED light?
Can you tell me if the same bulb is for high and low beam?
Thanks !! 🍻
I have a 2020 so which bulp do I need to buy
Well done. TY
@SaraiGarage
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Can you do a video to change the daytime running lamps on a 2018 malibu
So I just bought a 2022 chevy malibu rs do I need both h11 and 9005 it says it doesn't fit this model 🤔 need help anyone
Appreciate you man 🙏🏽 we need more people like you 🗣
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you my bro, I appreciate it 🙏🏾 Glad I was able to help out!
@JeremyREdwards
2 жыл бұрын
@@SaraiGarage Life saver bro! Excellent video!
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
@@JeremyREdwards Thank you my bro 🙏🏾 Glad it helped out! 🙌🏾
Great video!..just want to ask, did your LEDs blink when your Malibu does the auto stop and start?.
@richgallo90
Жыл бұрын
I had a 2017 cruze I installed DDM sabers and yeah they would blink every time
Is it easy to remove that cover?
@14:50 you said to twist it counterclockwise or to the left but I believe you pointed to the right which was actually clockwise or to the right of the vehicle. Correct me if wrong.
Do you have any suggestions for interior lights for the 2020 Malibu? The color changing lights throughout the dash etc
@SaraiGarage
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I don’t. I’ve never installed kits like that on any of our cars. I know Amazon sells some DIY kits like that. They plug into the cigarette lighter/ 12V for power and are universal fit, just cut the lights to the length you want. Those will probably be your best bet! Or if you want something really professional and custom I would talk to an automotive speciality shop. Goodluck!
The video was so informative Thank You…but I have a 2020 Malibu…what lights should I use? Can anyone help PLZ and TY
@SaraiGarage
Жыл бұрын
Light sizes, recommendations, and links to specific bulbs are all in the description 😁
Abt to change my headlights wish me luck guys, and im happy to finally get rid of these halogens bulbs, you are right they make ur car look cheap lol
Did those daytime running lights come stock or aftermarket?
LED is a night and day difference. Consumes less power too. It’s very dark in the country side at night
I noticed in your description the bulbs are the high-beam ones and the h-11 are the low beams is it okay if we use the high beam bulbs the 9005 as low beam
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
This 2017 Chevy Malibu LT uses a single 9005 bulb for both high-beam and low-beam. You may have a different headlamp due to your trim level (Although everything I am seeing online says all malibus of this generation only use 9005 for both unless you have the LED upgraded headlamps?) If your lowbeams actually are H11, I would just buy the LASFIT bulbs in size H11. Again though, every source I check including autozone and different chevy dealer part sites are all saying the high and low beam bulb size for the LT trim is 9005. Are you sure your car has H11? Try using autozone's website, enter your trim, and see what they say. Hope this helps!
How are the led headlights holding up still? I was thinking about buying the same ones for my 2016 Malibu. Just want to make sure they’re worth the money and no issues have come up with the car.
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
No problems and works great since install. LASFIT bulbs are great!
Was there a specific reason you took the air filter box apart? They took the whole box out on the Lastfit video
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
I think it's easier to remove it like that. Plus with my way, you keep the top half still connected to everything which makes it easier and less steps when putting it all back together. It's just personal preference at the end of the day!
Thanks fam ✌🏿
@SaraiGarage
4 ай бұрын
🙏🏾🙌🏾
Is there a wrench to turn the light receptor it’s pretty hard to turn and feel extra strength can break something in there
@SaraiGarage
Жыл бұрын
I don’t understand what you mean by light receptor
Nicely explained bro.. jus need the name of the lightbulbs again..?
Gonna try to get this done today been sitting on these new bulbs I bought like 3 months ago 🤣
@SaraiGarage
2 ай бұрын
Goodluck!
how you leave your drl on , in the night? Mine just stay on in the day but in the nights the turn off can you help me please
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
To be honest, this is not my car, this is my friends car, so I’m not very familiar with the buttons inside. It’s nothing crazy though. I just flipped every light switch to “ON” instead of “auto”. This car doesn’t even have fog lights. I’m pretty sure it’s just 1 switch that controls them all. Just switch it to “ON” and everything should turn on. Maybe they changed it on the newer years to not do that?? But this is a 2017 and that’s all we did!
So I have a 2022 Malibu. Which headlight bulb do I need for normal night driving? H11 or 9005?
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
H11
Hey i got some led but they won’t go In…they are the right size too, anything that could help?
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Whatever brand you bought might have a bulb design that is too long or wide. Rare, but I’ve seen it happen before with all these LED brands. I’d say: 1.) Double check and make sure you bought the correct size bulb and that it atleast plugs into the connector and turns on. 2.) If it does and design is your issue, just return those bulbs and order the same size and color from a different brand! Best of luck 🙏🏾
Hey man I order the light from the link, i put it in and it works but the lid to access the bulb isn't closing. The led bulb back end sticks out too much. Did you have this problem?
@SaraiGarage
2 жыл бұрын
No I did not have any problems. Are you sure it’s aligned correctly and locked in place correctly? Maybe one of those tabs is not correct and causing it to tilt. Worst case scenario return it and buy a different brand but you should not be having this problem. I would double check the fitment on both sides! Sorry you’re dealing with this! Hopefully you get it figured out quick!
Thanks bro
@SaraiGarage
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped my man 🙏🏾
Hey did your battery start to go bad or drain after installing these headlights I have the auto stop start feature as well & every time the cars starts back up the lights flicker each time upon starting up
@SaraiGarage
Ай бұрын
Lights flickering at start doesn’t seem like a problem but the battery drain is very concerning. I did not have any problems. Get your car checked! You’ve got a loose connection somewhere!
My cap hard to come off on drivers side
@MzBeautiful012
3 ай бұрын
I used a knife it was hard for me to . Jam the knife in and pop it out